- A Windows PC and a USB cable are required.
- Download and install all necessary drivers and tools on your computer.
- Charge your device battery to at least 50%.
- This tool is designed exclusively for Nubia smartphones.
To use the Nubia Emergency Flash Tool, you must first boot your device into Qualcomm Download Mode (EDL Mode). You can do this using any of the methods below.
Method 1: Using the Dialer Code
This is the easiest method if your device is still operational.
- Open the Phone Dialer app on your Nubia device.
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Dial the following code:
*#7678#
- Enable the FactoryPort option.
Your device should now be ready for communication with the Nubia Emergency Tool.
Method 2: Using ADB Commands
If USB Debugging is enabled on your device, you can use ADB commands to enter the required mode.
- Connect your Nubia device to the PC using a USB cable.
- Navigate to the ADB installation folder.
- Hold Shift and right-click on an empty area inside the folder.
- Select Open Command Prompt here or Open PowerShell window here.
- If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes.
- Execute the following commands one by one:
adb shell
su
getprop persist.sys.usb.config
setprop persist.sys.usb.config nubia,adb
Once completed, your device will be ready for flashing operations.
Method 3: Using Stock Recovery (For Bricked Devices)
If your Nubia smartphone is bricked and unable to boot normally, follow these steps:
- Power off the device completely.
- Press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously.
- While holding the buttons, connect the device to your PC using a USB cable.
- Do not release the buttons until the device is detected by the computer.
- Launch the Nubia Emergency Flash Tool.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to flash the recovery image on your device.
After the recovery has been successfully flashed:
- Download the latest full ROM package for your specific Nubia model from the official Nubia website.
- Copy the downloaded ROM ZIP file to the device’s internal storage or a microSD card.
- Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons.
- Select Install from the recovery menu.
- Browse and select the downloaded ROM ZIP file.
- Confirm the installation and wait for the flashing process to complete.
- Once finished, perform a Wipe Data/Factory Reset from the recovery menu.
- Reboot your device.
The first boot may take several minutes, so be patient while the system initializes.
Final Words
The Nubia Emergency Flash Tool is a useful utility for Nubia smartphone users who want to manually update firmware, restore software, or recover a bricked device. With support for multiple Nubia models and Qualcomm EDL recovery functionality, it provides a reliable way to bring your device back to working condition.
We hope this guide helped you successfully use the Nubia Emergency Flash Tool. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, feel free to leave a comment below.
Hi, Abhinav, Can i install google play through this way in my Nubia Z18. Its being a while i got the set, but cannot use it because of google play.