Aircove AX1800 completely dead — stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (EDL) mode

[alex4444]

Hi everyone,

My **ExpressVPN Aircove AX1800** (based on GL-AX1800) is completely dead.

Current situation:

• No LED at all
• Router does not power on
• When connected to PC via USB A-A cable, it shows up as **Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008**

I previously tried recovering via UART and U-Boot, but ended up in a deep brick.

The device is now in 9008 (EDL) mode. Is it possible to recover it using QFIL?

I need help with the firehose loader and XML files for IPQ6018.

Any information or files would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[will.qiu]

Hi

Please refer to the following guide:

GL-iNet AX1800 debricking by USB and TFTPD

You're excited to upgrade to a custom firmware and ended up overwriting uboot with the wrong file. Router LED no longer lighting up when power is applied. Router no longer work as expected, no network and nothing you can do. Reset and debricking procedure using uboot not applicable at this state. When people say your router is bricked, generally it means it no longer function. The following procedure is provided by the helpful and kind GL-iNet staff (hansome). Text instructions were in Chine…

After that, please send us the router's MAC address via private message so that we can provide you with the art.bin file.