Flashing is a tricky process and even the most experienced developers are no stranger to bootloops, device bricks and the occasional panic and heartbreak that accompany them.
While most devices can be brought back from dead with varying levels of difficulty, an official unbrick tool can generally solve all your problems without worrying about the authenticity of the software
The OnePlus 5 Unbrick Tool was posted on online a few days ago on Chinese OnePlus Forum which they received via a OnePlus staff member. The tool is in many ways similar to the one provided for OnePlus 3/3T with the only difference being that it downloads, installs, and flashes HydrogenOS firmware exclusively.
Needless to say, the unbrick tool wipes your device and installs a stock HydrogenOS based ROM on it. Since most of OnePlus 5 users prefer the OxygenOS firmware, refer to the guide here to safely flash OOS over H2OS.
Download Official Unbrick Tool For OnePlus 5
- Unbrick Tool V1 | Download
How To Unbrick OnePlus 5 Using Unbrick Tool
Prerequisites
- Unbrick Tool For OnePlus 5
- ADB Drivers | Download
Installation and Unbrick Procedure
Extract Drivers and Recovery Tool files on Desktop.
Shut Down your device (If the device is bricked, ensure that it has sufficient charge)
Hold the Volume Up button and connect device to PC
Open Device Manager on PC and find QHUSB_BULK under Unknown Devices
Hit right click on the device and update device software. Refer to locally installed drivers if automatic installation fails
Your device should now be mentioned as Qualcomm 9008
Open the Unbrick tool with elevated privileges (as an Administrator) and hit Start on top left corner
Wait until you see a green text flashing. This ensures that the device has successfully been restored
Disconnect OnePlus 5 and reboot your unbricked device
(Optional) Flash OOS 4.5.6 over the H2OS from our official guide
Your OnePlus 5 should now be fully functioning and running stock software. Although the explanation should be simple enough to follow, there’s always a chance of something going wrong.
Feel free to voice your opinions and queries in the comment section for further troubleshooting and guidance.