In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the VIP Initialization Failed error in the Oppo Flash Tool. With the tenth iteration of the device, OnePlus took one of the most controversial decisions to date by incorporating numerous components of Oppo ColorOS into the beloved OxygenOS, well it now looks more like Oppo’s underlying OS skin more than OnePlus’]. But this isn’t where the misery ends.
The tech enthusiasts were in for a rude shock when they realized that they could no longer use the MSM Download Tool to unbrick their devices. As a result of this, the OnePlus 10 was a strict no for the tech geeks and things weren’t looking great for the future devices either. However, thanks to a nifty Man In the Middle Attack by one of the developers, we managed to get hold of the Oppo Flash Tool using which you can easily flash the OFP [EDL] EDL firmware and bring your device back to life.
While the flashing process usually takes around 5 minutes and comes with the added advantage that it doesn’t relock the bootloader, but the initial setup is somewhat complicated. Whether it’s the issue with MITM or the Proxifier or the tool being stuck at the 3% mark, there are quite a few issues that you might come across while flashing the EDL firmware.
If we focus on the later on, then a bunch of users have voiced their concern that they are getting bugged with the VIP Initialization Failed error as soon as they try to flash an OFP package via the Oppo Flash Tool. The issue tends to appear as soon as the flashing starts, which is at the 3% mark in the tool. While this is definitely quite an infuriating issue, fortunately, we do have a couple of nifty workarounds that should help you rectify this bug. So without further ado, let’s check them out.
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Fix Oppo Flash Tool VIP Initialization Failed
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. Moreover, if possible, please take a backup of all the data on your device. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
FIX 1: Use a Different Oppo Flash Tool
Your first course of action should be to switch over to a different version of the Oppo Flash tool and then check if it does any good when it comes to rectifying the underlying issue. Moreover, make sure to add that very same version to the Proxification Rule as well [you may refer to this guide on how this could be done: How to Flash Firmware on OnePlus using Oppo Flash Tool].
FIX 2: Use a Different OFP Firmware
Next up, consider using a different version of the EDL firmware package, but it is still recommended that you stay on the same region instead of doing a cross flashing [as it might mess up the ocdt partition]. You may download a different version of the firmware for your device from here: Download OnePlus EDL Firmware for Oppo Flash Tool.
FIX 3: Reboot to EDL Mode
You should also consider rebooting your device to EDL mode and then reflashing the firmware from scratch once again. Here’s how it could be done:
- First off, click on Stop Flashing and disable Default NV.
- Now go to Software Package and re-upload the OFP firmware.
- Once the verification is complete, click on Stop Flashing at the top right.
- Then enable Default NV and click Start Flashing.
- Now unplug your device from the USB cable.
- Then press and hold the Volume Up and Down keys and connect it to your PC.
- The tool will recognize the device in EDL Mode and the flashing will now start.
That’s it. These were the various methods that should help you fix the VIP Initialization Failed error in the Oppo Flash Tool. If you still have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, then do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.
