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No valid trg ID Error in MSM Download Tool: How to Fix

In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the No valid trg ID error in MSM Download Tool. Inspite of all the fiasco currently going on around OnePlus in relation to the incorporation of the ColorOS elements in its in-house OxygenOS, there’s no denying the fact that these devices are still among the most active players in the custom development. Be it for flashing custom ROMs, installing custom recovery, or gaining administrative access via Magisk, there’s a lot to look forward to.

Moreover, the fact that most OnePlus devices come with an underlying Qualcomm chipset only makes the matter easier for us. Using its Emergency Download Mode, you could flash the OPS unbrick firmware in just a few clicks using the MSM Tool. However, this is proving to be easier said that done for many users. They have voiced their concern that they are being greeted with the No valid trg ID error in MSM Download Tool. If you are also in the same boat, then fret not. This guide shall help you rectify this issue once and for all.

How to Fix “No valid trg ID” Error in MSM Download Tool

No valid trg ID Error in MSM Download Tool

The below process will show you the steps to fix the underlying error. However, if you also wish to know other related flashing instructions then check out the guides on How to Boot any OnePlus Device to EDL Mode and How to Unbrick any OnePlus Device via MSM Tool.

  1. To begin with, launch the MSM tool using its EXE file.No valid trg ID Error in MSM Download Tool
  2. Then select Other in the User Type and click Next.No valid trg ID Error in MSM Download Tool
  3. After that, click on the drop-down menu next to Target and select “tmo” from the list.
    No valid trg ID Error in MSM Download Tool
  4. That’s it. You may now start flashing without any error.

These were the steps to fix the No valid trg ID error in MSM Download Tool. If you cannot see the Target menu, then it could be because you are using a newer version of the tool. For example, if you are using MSM Tool based on Android 12 but your device came with Android 11 out of the box, then you wouldn’t be able to interact with the Target option.

So you should use the MSM Tool that corresponds to the OS that your device first came with [Android 11 in our case]. On that note, we round off this guide. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.


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