# "weird" error response trying to QDL VOLX2 (unbricking)

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/4167/weird-error-response-trying-to-qdl-volx2-unbricking
Category: VOXL 2 and VOXL 2 Mini (https://forum.modalai.com/category/26/voxl-2-and-voxl-2-mini)
Tags: voxl-2
Posted: 2025-02-11 17:25:19 UTC by brianaustin
Replies: 1 · Views: 619

## brianaustin · 2025-02-11 17:25:19 UTC

Hello,

I have tried the web based interface for unbricking my VOXL2 device but no success. It fails on CDT flashing.

Device shows up in QDL mode
Qualcomm, Inc. Gobi Wireless Modem (QDL mode)

I am familiar with using QDL so tried my own install I use for my work devices and this is the output of flashing which I find very strange

```
LOG: INFO: benchmark
LOG: INFO: emmc
LOG: INFO: ufs
LOG: INFO: fixgpt
LOG: INFO: getsha256digest
LOG: INFO: End of supported functions 15
LOG: INFO: Calling handler for configure
LOG: INFO: Storage type set to value UFS
LOG: INFO: Calling handler for program
LOG: ERROR: Failed to open the UFS Device slot 0 partition 3
LOG: ERROR: Failed to open the device:3 slot:0 partition:3 error:0
LOG: ERROR: OPEN handle NULL and no error, weird 344481268
LOG: ERROR: Failed to open device, type:UFS, slot:0, lun:3 error:3
[PROGRAM] failed to setup programming

```

I have never seen this "weird" error before. I get this trying to run the same commands that the python scripts do in the web interface.
Are there any suggestions on how to proceed to unbrick this unit?

Thanks,
Brian

## Reply by brianaustin · 2025-02-11 22:13:29 UTC

After trying the web interface as well as command line I am still not able to successfully flash the image. I keep getting the same error above. Regardless of what position the switch is on the device only shows up in QDL mode.

If there is no other method for force flashing the device (There does not appear to be any physical switch or button other then the one) do I need to submit an RMA?

This device worked fine and was finally able to get the cameras and everything working and it just stopped allowing adb and not showing up on my Linux PC. bummer