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Need EDL firehose files for SM-G988U (VZW) — hard bricked, 9008 only

Need EDL firehose files for SM-G988U (VZW) — hard bricked, 9008 only

Vicgao82
Vicgao82
Vicgao82
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22-07-2026, 07:00 PM
#1



Hi all,

My Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988U, Verizon/VZW, Snapdragon) is hard bricked — device shows no signs of life (no logo, no fastboot/download mode), only enumerates as 9008 EDL/COM port when connected to PC.

I've identified my firmware version as:

AP: G988USQS2FVE6
CSC: G988UOYN2FVE6
Carrier/Region: VZW (Verizon, USA)
Android: 12

I'm looking for the matching EDL/QFIL package for this exact build:

prog_firehose_ddr.elf
rawprogram*.xml
patch.xml

Does anyone have this set for FVE6, or can point me to where I can source files that match this exact CSC/AP combo? Want to avoid using a mismatched rawprogram/patch that could damage EFI/EFS partitions further.

Also open to guidance on the QFIL flashing process itself if there are S20 Ultra-specific gotchas (test point method, COM port drivers, etc.).

Thanks in advance.
hovatek
hovatek
hovatek
Administrator
51,035
03-08-2026, 10:22 AM
#2
(22-07-2026, 07:00 PM)Vicgao82 ..
I'm looking for the matching EDL/QFIL package for this exact build:

prog_firehose_ddr.elf
rawprogram*.xml
patch.xml
..

Here are some loader and xml files for your model @ https://mega.nz/file/JgwmUYbD#1DSAcSzgEb...nM68T8ehNs
Hope they help

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