[X3non]

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

[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.

[Sgnoogle]

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]

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]

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

[hovatek]

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

Please post in English

[alemorsan]

Not function...... Error persist

Please post in English

[hovatek]

Not function...... Error persist

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[Bugmenot]

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