Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) errors & fixes

[Error Codes] Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) errors & fixes

hovatek
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18-09-2019, 10:13 AM

#1

Below is a comprehensive list of Qfil errors and how to fix them. We'll keep building this list to ensure it captures all errors and proffers effective solutions. Ensure to see the tutorial on how to use Qfil to be sure you're doing it right else you'll keep running into error after error. Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) is a windows software for flashing firmware to qualcomm devices.

List of Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) error messages and their solutions

No Port Available

Solution:
Launch device manager and ensure that your phone is booted to EDL mode properly. It should get detected as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" before Qfil will be able to detect & flash without problems

Download Fail: FireHose Fail: FHLoader Fail: Process Fail

Solution:

Try using Qfil tool from within QPST; download QPST @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-22467.html
Try a different version of Qfil @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-25314.html ; you can specifically try v1.0.0.2

Download Fail: FireHose Fail: FHLoader Fail: FHLoader Fail: The system cannot find the specified file

Solution:
Use Qfil tool from within QPST; download QPST @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-22467.html

Download Fail: Sahara Fail: QSaharaServer Fail: Process Fail

Solution:

Use a different firehose programmer file. You can try the collection @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-25696.html
Ensure no space in folder / path name
Ensure to use QPST instead of qfil standalone ; download QPST @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-22467.html
Load all files before before entering EDL then click download immediately in EDL (i.e 9008 is displayed)
Try using the latest version of QFIL

Download Fail:FireHose Fail:FHLoader Fail:Flash Information is not filled

Solution:
Use Qfil tool from within QPST v2.7.460; download @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-22467.html

ERROR: ReadPort: Could not read from '\\.\COM', Windows API ReadFile failed! Your device is probably not* on this port

Solution
Try a different PC

This post was last modified: 04-10-2021, 08:47 AM by hovatek.

bobbyr01
Newbie

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12-08-2021, 12:19 PM

#2

These tips are really good and solved my problem.
I was struggling for 2 days before seeing this forum.

I have used Driver and latest QPST from the given links & connected phone just before entering EDL then click download immediately in EDL (i.e 9008 is displayed).
Thanks for your post.

Sgnoogle
Newbie

2

12-08-2021, 04:23 PM

#3

(12-08-2021, 12:19 PM)bobbyr01 These tips are really good and solved my problem.
I was struggling for 2 days before seeing this forum.

I have used Driver and latest QPST from the given links & connected phone just before entering EDL then click download immediately in EDL (i.e 9008 is displayed).
Thanks for your post.

Glad to hear that man!

How was your "prog" file called?
I'm having a really bad time trying to unbrick my Nubia Redmagic 6.

Thank you,
Francesco

hovatek
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13-08-2021, 09:28 AM

#4

(12-08-2021, 04:23 PM)Sgnoogle Glad to hear that man!

How was your "prog" file called?
I'm having a really bad time trying to unbrick my Nubia Redmagic 6.

Thank you,
Francesco

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alemorsan
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11-09-2022, 07:31 PM

#5

não funcionou...... o erro persiste....

hovatek
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13-09-2022, 07:47 PM

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(11-09-2022, 07:31 PM)alemorsan não funcionou...... o erro persiste....

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alemorsan
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13-09-2022, 07:54 PM

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(13-09-2022, 07:47 PM)hovatek
(11-09-2022, 07:31 PM)alemorsan Not function...... Error persist

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hovatek
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16-09-2022, 06:26 AM

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(11-09-2022, 07:31 PM)alemorsan Not function...... Error persist

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Bugmenot
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10-03-2023, 08:27 PM

#9

Thank you for this, it really solved my problem with my Alcatel 9022x.

wredniak1
Newbie

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17-06-2023, 07:17 AM

#10

Thank You!
I have Download Fail:FireHose Fail:FHLoader Fail:Flash Information is not filled in the QPST 2.7.465.
When I use v2.7.460 all is OK! Smile

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List of Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) error messages and their solutions

No Port Available

Download Fail: FireHose Fail: FHLoader Fail: Process Fail

Download Fail: FireHose Fail: FHLoader Fail: FHLoader Fail: The system cannot find the specified file

Download Fail: Sahara Fail: QSaharaServer Fail: Process Fail

Download Fail:FireHose Fail:FHLoader Fail:Flash Information is not filled

ERROR: ReadPort: Could not read from '\\.\COM', Windows API ReadFile failed! Your device is probably not* on this port

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List of Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) error messages and their solutions

No Port Available

Download Fail: FireHose Fail: FHLoader Fail: Process Fail

Download Fail: FireHose Fail: FHLoader Fail: FHLoader Fail: The system cannot find the specified file

Download Fail: Sahara Fail: QSaharaServer Fail: Process Fail

Download Fail:FireHose Fail:FHLoader Fail:Flash Information is not filled

ERROR: ReadPort: Could not read from '\\.\COM*', Windows API ReadFile failed! Your device is probably *not* on this port

ERROR: ReadPort: Could not read from '\\.\COM', Windows API ReadFile failed! Your device is probably not* on this port