You have the correct firmware. You have the proper drivers. You’ve held Volume Down and plugged in the USB cable at exactly the right moment. The device manager even shows “Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.” Yet, QFIL stares back at you with the dreaded red text:
Disconnect the device, hold the power button for 15 seconds to force a reset, and then re-enter EDL mode using your device's specific button combo (e.g., Vol Up + Vol Down while plugging in). qfil failed to open com port handle
to ensure QFIL has the necessary permissions to access system COM ports. 2. Hardware & Connection Checks Cable Integrity You have the correct firmware