If you are still running v1.x or an early v2 beta, you are missing out.
The console output in v2.0.9 has been overhauled. It now features colored log levels (INFO, WARN, ERROR, RAW) and optional millisecond timestamps. For reverse engineers, the --hex-dump flag now prints DIAG packet headers in a cleaner, Wireshark-friendly format.
Usage: qcdma-tool [global options] [options]
Subcommands: ingest Run pipeline to move data from sources to sinks. validate Run QC checks against dataset or manifest. transform Apply transforms and produce outputs. serve Run as long-lived ingestion daemon. inspect Show dataset / manifest metadata. compact Consolidate chunked outputs into an archive. monitor Stream runtime metrics. qcdma-tool v2.0.9
Global options: --config FILE Config YAML/JSON --threads N Worker threads (default 4) --chunk-size SIZE Chunk size (default 8M) --log-level LEVEL info|debug|warn|error --log-format FMT text|json --dry-run Validate config without transferring data
See in-tool help for subcommand-specific options: qcdma-tool ingest --help
We tested v2.0.9 on a Snapdragon X65 modem that lost its IMEI after a failed firmware flash. Using the new batch script feature, we were able to: If you are still running v1
The process took 47 seconds. In v2.0.5, the same process required manual copy-pasting of 15 separate NV writes.
If you work in mobile forensics, RF engineering, or cellular network testing, you know that the Qualcomm DIAG port is a goldmine of information. But accessing and parsing that data? That’s often the hard part.
Enter QCDMA-Tool v2.0.9. This latest release isn't just a minor patch; it’s a significant leap forward for anyone who needs granular control over Qualcomm-based devices. Tracing: OpenTelemetry spans for pipeline stages useful to
In this post, we’ll break down what QCDMA-Tool does, what’s new in version 2.0.9, and why you should update immediately.
For the uninitiated, QCDMA-Tool is a powerful utility designed to communicate with Qualcomm chipsets via the DIAG (Diagnostic) port. Think of it as a Swiss Army knife for low-level modem interaction.
It allows you to:
While the tool has been a staple in the community for years, v2.0.9 introduces critical refinements that address stability, compatibility, and feature depth.