How to Install Qualcomm EDL Driver on Windows

Instructions for installing Qualcomm EDL 9008 driver on computers running the latest Windows 7/8/10 and 11 and fixing some errors that prevent driver installation on Win 10 and 11

What is driver Qualcomm EDL 9008 driver?

The Qualcomm EDL 9008 driver is a crucial piece of software that enables communication between your computer and a Qualcomm-powered device in Emergency Download Mode (EDL).

What is EDL Mode?

• EDL Mode is a special boot mode on Qualcomm Snapdragon-based devices. 
• It provides the lowest level of access to the device's hardware and firmware.
• This mode is often used for:
  • Flashing stock firmware: Reinstalling the original operating system (OS) of the device.
  • Unbricking devices: Fixing software issues that prevent the device from booting normally.
  • Repairing partitions: Recovering corrupted partitions on the device's storage.

Install Qualcomm EDL Driver on Windows

1. Download the driver installer below the article.
2. Unzip file
3. Double click on the .exe file to install