A specialized USB cable with a built-in button to force EDL mode. Flashing Tools:
To flash factory firmware, recover bricked devices, revert from custom ROMs, or bypass security, often appearing in device manager as a "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" port. qualcomm-edl-mode-flash-tool
Part of the QPST toolset, it provides a GUI for flashing .mbn or .elf files. MiFlash Tool: Used primarily for Xiaomi devices. MSM Download Tool: Commonly used for OnePlus devices. A specialized USB cable with a built-in button