Flash Lenovo k5 play question

limiteddata

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Hello,

First of all sorry if this is not the correct category. I have a lenovo k5 play from which I forgot the unlock pattern. Normally I go in recovery mode and do a Hard reset. Unfortunately this phone does not have any Hard reset option, and I can use only the fastboot but the bootloader is locked and OEM also. I found this article which explains how to flash a qualcomm device with an EDL cable. Using an improvised EDL cable I was able to connect the device in qualcomm mode and got recognized by QFIL. Selecting the files and hitting download, the flash process fails with this error: "Download Fail:FireHose Fail FHLoader Fail:The system cannot find the file specified". I suspect that the firmware is not good, is my first time doing this. Is there anything I can do, maybe a firmware that is compatible with this device or another flashing software?'

This is the full log from QFIL:
Code:
Validating Application Configuration
Load APP Configuration
COM:-1
PBLDOWNLOADPROTOCOL:0
PROGRAMMER:True
PROGRAMMER:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
SEARCHPATH:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst
RAWPROGRAM:
rawprogram0.xml
PATCH:
patch0.xml
ACKRAWDATAEVERYNUMPACKETS:False
ACKRAWDATAEVERYNUMPACKETS:100
MAXPAYLOADSIZETOTARGETINBYTES:False
MAXPAYLOADSIZETOTARGETINBYTES:49152
DEVICETYPE:eMMC
PLATFORM:8x26
VALIDATIONMODE:0
RESETAFTERDOWNLOAD:False
MAXDIGESTTABLESIZE:8192
SWITCHTOFIREHOSETIMEOUT:30
RESETTIMEOUT:200
RESETDELAYTIME:2
FLATBUILDPATH:C:\
FLATBUILDFORCEOVERRIDE:True
QCNPATH:C:\Temp\00000000.qcn
QCNAUTOBACKUPRESTORE:False
SPCCODE:000000
ENABLEMULTISIM:False
Load ARG Configuration
Validating Download Configuration
Image Search Path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst
RAWPROGRAM file path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\rawprogram0.xml
PATCH file path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\patch0.xml
Programmer Path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
Process Index:0
Image Search Path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst
RAWPROGRAM file path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\rawprogram0.xml
PATCH file path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\patch0.xml
Start Download
Program Path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
Binary build date: May 13 2015 @ 14:41:37
QSAHARASERVER CALLED LIKE THIS: 'C:\Users\User\Desktop\Qualcomm_Flash_Image_Loader_v2.0.0.5\QSaharaServer.exe -p \\.\COM3 -s 13:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn 'Current working dir: C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Qualcomm\QFIL
Sahara mappings:
2: amss.mbn
6: apps.mbn
8: dsp1.mbn
10: dbl.mbn
11: osbl.mbn
12: dsp2.mbn
16: efs1.mbn
17: efs2.mbn
20: efs3.mbn
21: sbl1.mbn
22: sbl2.mbn
23: rpm.mbn
25: tz.mbn
28: dsp3.mbn
29: acdb.mbn
30: wdt.mbn
31: mba.mbn
13: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
16:02:07: Requested ID 13, file: "C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn"
16:02:07: 401572 bytes transferred in 0.234000 seconds (1.6366MBps)
16:02:07: File transferred successfully
NOTE: Target requested image 13 which is DeviceProgrammer. Forcing QUIT. This is by design, ** All is well ** SUCCESS!!
16:02:07: Sahara protocol completed
Sending Programmer Finished
Switch To FireHose
Wait for 3 seconds...
Max Payload Size to Target:49152 Bytes
Device Type:eMMC
Platform:8x26
Disable Ack Raw Data Every N Packets
Skip Write:False
Always Validate:False
Use Verbose:False
Download Fail:FireHose Fail FHLoader Fail:The system cannot find the file specified
Finish Download
Thanks.

Solved! I used another version of QFIL and it flashed successfully the firmware. I followed this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/how-to/guide-hard-brick-fix-qualcomm-hs-usb-t3492949
 
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Obing

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May 13, 2010
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Hello,

First of all sorry if this is not the correct category. I have a lenovo k5 play from which I forgot the unlock pattern. Normally I go in recovery mode and do a Hard reset. Unfortunately this phone does not have any Hard reset option, and I can use only the fastboot but the bootloader is locked and OEM also. I found this article which explains how to flash a qualcomm device with an EDL cable. Using an improvised EDL cable I was able to connect the device in qualcomm mode and got recognized by QFIL. Selecting the files and hitting download, the flash process fails with this error: "Download Fail:FireHose Fail FHLoader Fail:The system cannot find the file specified". I suspect that the firmware is not good, is my first time doing this. Is there anything I can do, maybe a firmware that is compatible with this device or another flashing software?'

This is the full log from QFIL:
Code:
Validating Application Configuration
Load APP Configuration
COM:-1
PBLDOWNLOADPROTOCOL:0
PROGRAMMER:True
PROGRAMMER:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
SEARCHPATH:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst
RAWPROGRAM:
rawprogram0.xml
PATCH:
patch0.xml
ACKRAWDATAEVERYNUMPACKETS:False
ACKRAWDATAEVERYNUMPACKETS:100
MAXPAYLOADSIZETOTARGETINBYTES:False
MAXPAYLOADSIZETOTARGETINBYTES:49152
DEVICETYPE:eMMC
PLATFORM:8x26
VALIDATIONMODE:0
RESETAFTERDOWNLOAD:False
MAXDIGESTTABLESIZE:8192
SWITCHTOFIREHOSETIMEOUT:30
RESETTIMEOUT:200
RESETDELAYTIME:2
FLATBUILDPATH:C:\
FLATBUILDFORCEOVERRIDE:True
QCNPATH:C:\Temp\00000000.qcn
QCNAUTOBACKUPRESTORE:False
SPCCODE:000000
ENABLEMULTISIM:False
Load ARG Configuration
Validating Download Configuration
Image Search Path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst
RAWPROGRAM file path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\rawprogram0.xml
PATCH file path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\patch0.xml
Programmer Path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
Process Index:0
Image Search Path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst
RAWPROGRAM file path: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\rawprogram0.xml
PATCH file path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\patch0.xml
Start Download
Program Path:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
Binary build date: May 13 2015 @ 14:41:37
QSAHARASERVER CALLED LIKE THIS: 'C:\Users\User\Desktop\Qualcomm_Flash_Image_Loader_v2.0.0.5\QSaharaServer.exe -p \\.\COM3 -s 13:C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn 'Current working dir: C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Qualcomm\QFIL
Sahara mappings:
2: amss.mbn
6: apps.mbn
8: dsp1.mbn
10: dbl.mbn
11: osbl.mbn
12: dsp2.mbn
16: efs1.mbn
17: efs2.mbn
20: efs3.mbn
21: sbl1.mbn
22: sbl2.mbn
23: rpm.mbn
25: tz.mbn
28: dsp3.mbn
29: acdb.mbn
30: wdt.mbn
31: mba.mbn
13: C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn
16:02:07: Requested ID 13, file: "C:\Users\User\Documents\k5play_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST\L38011_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.033_ST_180413_qpst\prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn"
16:02:07: 401572 bytes transferred in 0.234000 seconds (1.6366MBps)
16:02:07: File transferred successfully
NOTE: Target requested image 13 which is DeviceProgrammer. Forcing QUIT. This is by design, ** All is well ** SUCCESS!!
16:02:07: Sahara protocol completed
Sending Programmer Finished
Switch To FireHose
Wait for 3 seconds...
Max Payload Size to Target:49152 Bytes
Device Type:eMMC
Platform:8x26
Disable Ack Raw Data Every N Packets
Skip Write:False
Always Validate:False
Use Verbose:False
Download Fail:FireHose Fail FHLoader Fail:The system cannot find the file specified
Finish Download
Thanks.

Solved! I used another version of QFIL and it flashed successfully the firmware. I followed this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/how-to/guide-hard-brick-fix-qualcomm-hs-usb-t3492949
Do you mean using the "FlashOne1.9" instead of QFil ? But it only accept .zip file !?
I have been using QFil V2019, V2011 and V2005 but still failed !
Thanks
 

Obing

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May 13, 2010
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Qualcomm_Flash_Image_Loader_v1.0.0.2 did the job !
The shared ROM is CN (Chinese) version and the no GSM connection.
Still cannot find a global version after a lot googling...........
 

Zen Ahmad

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Apr 19, 2019
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Switch To EDL fail

When the flashing process, there was an error
"Download Fail: Switch To EDL FailFailed to Switch to Emergency Download mode"
What should I do?
 

Obing

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May 13, 2010
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cwm/twrp for K5 play

I had the bootloader being unlocked after receiving the unlock_bootloader.img file from Lenovo recently.
But I still cannot find a usable custom recovery (CWM or Twrp) from twrp.me nor unofficialtwrp.com.
Too bad..................
 

Obing

Senior Member
May 13, 2010
113
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sorry, bad news

the machine became bricked after restoring by twrp..
I sent it back to service center (still under warranty period) :eek:
I had the phone back after a month with new IMEI :eek:
Will try to root it again at a later time :eek:
It's rather difficult to find much info for this phone except bad comments from users.
 
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