Nothing Phone 2 is a remarkable device known for its advanced features, but like any other smartphone it can encounter issues that result in a bricked state. Whether you are facing a soft brick or a more challenging hard brick situation this guide will walk you through the process of unbricking your Nothing Phone 2 using the Emergency Download Mode (EDL) Firmware and Flash Tool. Follow the steps below to recover your device and restore its functionality.
Unbricking a device involves flashing the firmware via specialized tools to restore its functionality. This guide is specifically tailored to the Nothing Phone 2, which features a Qualcomm chipset and EDL mode for recovery.
Important Note: Proceed with these steps at your own risk ensuring that there is no other solution to your device’s issue.
How to Unbrick Nothing Phone 2 via EDL Firmware and Flash Tool
Step 1: Install Android SDK
- Download the official Android SDK Platform Tools from Google.
- Extract the downloaded files to a convenient location on your PC to obtain the platform-tools folder.
Step 2: Install Qualcomm USB Drivers
- Download and install the Qualcomm USB Drivers, essential for identifying the device in EDL Mode.
- It is recommended to also install the Qualcomm MTK Signed Drivers.
Step 3: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
Disable driver signature enforcement on your PC to prevent conflicts with the EDL Drivers (Qualcomm HS USB Drivers).
Step 4: Download Nothing Phone 2 Unbrick Flash Tool
- Download the Unbrick Flash Tool for the Nothing Phone 2.
- Extract the tool using 7ZIP with the password nothingphone2.
- Note that the tool currently supports only the Global firmware.
Step 5: Boot Nothing Phone 2 to EDL Mode
- Power off your device.
- Press and hold the Volume Up and Down keys.
- Using a USB cable connect your device to PC .
- Verify that the device is in EDL Mode by checking the Device Manager for Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
Step 6: Unbrick Nothing Phone 2 via EDL Firmware and Flash Tool
- Launch the NothingFlashTool.exe by double clicking on it.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2 from the drop down menu and click OK.
- Your device should be visible in the tool interface. Click on Flash.
- The flashing process will commence and once completed your device will boot to the operating system.
Unbricking your Nothing Phone 2 using EDL Firmware and the Flash Tool is a comprehensive process that requires careful execution. Remember to proceed with caution, as these steps involve flashing firmware and could result in data loss.
