Vivo V7 Plus has one of the best selfie cameras on the market, so that might be one of the reasons why you own it. You must have also heard about another amazing feature of it: the EDL Mode. In this article, we will explore Vivo V7 plus EDL point in detail.
What is EDL Mode?
Emergency Download Mode, shortly called EDL Mode, is a diagnostic mode available in Android devices that run on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. In this mode, a device can communicate with a computer through a specialized USB cable or a compatible flashing tool. It is most commonly used to unbrick or recover a device that cannot be booted normally or to upgrade software. For that, specific points called EDL points are used.
What exactly happens in EDL Mode?
You know what an EDL mode is now, but it must be hard to visualize how this mode works. The following breakdown will clear it up:
Accessing Emergency Download (EDL) Mode
In order to enter EDL mode, users typically employ a combination of hardware keys. Some devices are equipped with an EDL button, which can prompt them to enter EDL mode immediately while connected to a computer. For devices lacking this button, you need to find out specific test points, as in the EDL points, on the circuit board to make it go into EDL mode.
Specialized USB Cable Connection
You will need a specialized USB cable to establish a connection between the device and a computer in EDL mode. The cable must come with certain pin connections and be designed with specific resistors to facilitate communication with the Vivo V7 in EDL mode.
Activation of Flashing Tool
Once EDL mode is accessed, a compatible flashing tool will be used for communicating with the device and executing various operations. Prominent among these flashing tools are Qualcomm’s QPST (Qualcomm Product Support Tool) as well as QFIL (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader).
Firmware Flashing
Primarily used for rebooting devices that fail to boot into the regular operating system, EDL mode is very effective for fixing software glitches or failed firmware updates. By utilizing this mode, users can flash the device with a fresh firmware copy. As a result, it can be restored to a functional state.
Can you use EDL Mode in Vivo V7?
As mentioned earlier, EDL mode is unique to devices that have Qualcomm processors. It’s not possible for devices that are not built with this processor. Moreover, there are devices with this specific processor where the EDL point does not exist directly, so entering EDL mode requires extra steps.
Luckily, if you’re a user of the Vivo V7 Plus, you can access EDL mode normally, as it is built with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and hence comes with an EDL point. So you can connect your Vivo V7 to the PC with the help of the Qualcomm HD-USB QDLoader Interface. Once you do that, you can carry out multiple operations in the mode, such as flashing firmware, unlocking the bootloader, or recovering the device.
How to access EDL Point in Vivo V7 Plus
Now that you know how EDL mode works, you are ready to configure your Vivo V7 into it. The process is short but a bit complex for first-timers, so you need to be careful not to make any mistakes. Otherwise, there is the risk of damaging your phone and and violating some Terms of Service. Here are the steps to follow:
- Step-1: Open the back cover of your Vivo V7 Plus after turning off your phone.
- Step-2: Remove the battery to reveal the full circuit board. However, for Vivo V7 in particular, you can find the EDL points without taking out the battery, too.
- Step-3: Right above the battery, you will see two rows of circular dots side by side, one row containing four dots and the other two. Your targets are the two dots in a row. These circles are called the Dot Point, Test Point, or EDL Point. Using smooth tweezers, carefully shorten the dot points.
- Step-4: Connect one end of the USB cable to your phone and the other to the computer.
- Step 5: Your Vivo V7 has now entered EDL mode. Your computer will detect it as the Qualcomm USB QDLodar 9008 port after you run the Qualcomm USB Driver.
In conclusion, entering EDL mode is not that difficult as long as you’re careful. Once you’re in the mode, you can accomplish your requirements accordingly.
