Itel A60s (A662LM) Dead Boot Repair + EMMC Change Without EMMC Dump File
The Itel A60s (model A662LM) is a budget Android smartphone that many people use around the world. However, sometimes the phone may stop working due to software issues, hardware problems, or bad flashing. This situation is called a "dead boot". It means the phone does not turn on, does not charge, and is not detected by the computer.
The Itel A60s (model A662LM) is a budget Android smartphone that many people use around the world. However, sometimes the phone may stop working due to software issues, hardware problems, or bad flashing. This situation is called a "dead boot". It means the phone does not turn on, does not charge, and is not detected by the computer.
Topic 1: Check the Problem
Before doing any repair, check the phone carefully:
- Press and hold the power button for 30 seconds – if no response, it is likely a dead boot.
- Connect the phone to a PC using a USB cable – check if it is detected in Device Manager.
- Try to put the phone into EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode) using test points.
- If the phone is detected as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, it can be fixed without hardware changes.
- If the phone is not detected at all and test points do not work, the EMMC might be dead.
Topic 2: Enter EDL Mode (If Possible)
For Qualcomm devices like Itel A60s, EDL Mode is used to recover the phone. Use the following steps:
- Remove the back cover and battery.
- Locate the test point on the motherboard. You can find the image online by searching “Itel A60s test point”.
- Short the test point to ground using tweezers.
- Connect the USB cable while holding the test point.
- Check Device Manager on your PC – if it shows Qualcomm 9008, the phone is now in EDL mode.
- From here, you can flash the correct firmware using tools like QFIL or UMT QcFire.
Topic 3: Flash Fi
Many people use EMMC dump files to repair dead phones. But this is not always necessary. If your phone enters EDL mode, you can:
- Open UMT QcFire or QFIL Tool.
- Load the official firmware for Itel A60s (A662LM). It should be in .mbn or .xml format.
- Click Flash to write the firmware.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Reboot the phone.
- This will bring your phone back to life if the EMMC is working fine and only the software was corrupted.
Topic 4: When to Replace EMMC Chip
If the phone does not enter EDL mode, and is not detected at all in any software or PC, then the EMMC chip may be damaged. You need to:
- Remove the motherboard from the phone.
- Use a hot air station to remove the EMMC chip carefully.
- Clean the EMMC pads with flux and soldering wick.
- Install a new blank EMMC chip of the same size or higher (example: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB).
- Reball the new EMMC or use a pre-balled chip.
Topic 5: How to Program a New EMMC Without Dump File
Normally, a new EMMC chip needs to be programmed using a full dump file, but if you don’t have it, follow this method:
Use UFI Box or Easy JTAG Box:
- Connect the new EMMC to the box using an adapter.
- Go to Identify EMMC – make sure the chip is detected.
- Format the chip or erase all partitions.
- Write a custom loader firmware (or stock firmware) using UFI Box.
- Create partitions: GPT, Boot1, Boot2, RPMB, Userdata.
- Write the raw firmware files (like prog_emmc_firehose, NON-HLOS.bin, system.img, etc.)
Use QFIL After Programming EMMC:
- Reinstall the EMMC on the motherboard.
- Enter EDL mode using test points.
- Flash the firmware using QFIL.
- This method allows you to bring the phone back without a full EMMC dump file.
Topic 6: Important Tips
- Always use the correct firmware for Itel A60s A662LM model.
- Never interrupt the flashing process – it can corrupt the bootloader again.
- After changing EMMC, you may lose the IMEI number. Use tools like Miracle Box, UMT, or QcFire to repair IMEI.
- Backup QCN or NV data before flashing, if possible.
- Use a heat-resistant mat and good lighting while working on hardware.
Topic 7: IMEI Repair After EMMC Change
After changing the EMMC and flashing the firmware, your IMEI may show as “Invalid” or “Null”. To fix this:
- Use UMT QcFire, Miracle Thunder, or MRT tool.
- Put the phone in Diag Mode using ##13491## or ADB command.
- Connect the phone and read/write IMEI using the tool.
- Always use the original IMEI from the back sticker of the phone.
Topic 8: Final Testing After Repair
After successful boot and firmware installation:
- Check if the phone turns on normally.
- Check IMEI: Dial *#06#
- Test calling, Wi-Fi, and camera.
- Charge the battery and test USB data transfer.
- If everything works fine, the dead boot repair or EMMC change is successful.