How to flash MBN File using QPST tool (Qualcomm)

Qualcomm CPU or Chipset can be flashed using QPST tool. Stock ROM comes in MBN extension.

QualComm CPU Flashing is carried out in two phases:-

1- Driver Installation

2- Software Upgrade

Driver Installation:

1- Download and install Qualcomm driver. While installing driver avoid using cable for successful installation.

2- After installation, connect Phone to PC using USB cable.

3- While connecting to PC, phone should be switched off and press volume up & down as boot key.

4- If it makes Qualcomm port, then driver has been successfully installed.

Software Upgrade:

1- Download the QPST tool & driver.

2- Make sure your device has the Power to support flashing.

3- Run QFIL tool.

 

4- Click on Browse under the Programmer path to select MBN File.

MBN File Format:

5- As soon as the MBN file is selected, Select Build will automatically select the Update or Stock ROM.

6- Click on Load XML, select rawprogram_unsparse_without_qcn.xml and then choose Patch0.xml

Load XML comes with two option:

a- rawprogram_unsparse_without_qcn.xml : On choosing this file, data will not be lost.

b- rawprogram_unsparse.xml : Will lose RF Calibration data, IMEI and WiFi/Bluetooth Address.

7- Switch off the device and connect it to PC by pressing Volume up & down key.

8- Click on Select Port and choose the port.

9- Click on Download to start flashing.

10- Unplug USB cable, when Finish Download appears.

Note: Do not unplug cable when Reset Phone or waiting for Reset Phone is in the process.