Qualcomm Tool V30 Rc5 -

The v30 RC5 features an updated EDL loader library. This allows for faster handshaking between the PC and the device, reducing the common "Sahara protocol" errors seen in older tools. Users report significantly fewer connection timeouts, even with locked bootloader devices.

With Google’s push for hardware-backed security (StrongBox Keymaster), Samsung’s Vaultkeeper, and Apple’s Secure Enclave (irrelevant here), the low-level exploits that RC5 relies on have been patched. Attempting to run RC5 on a Samsung Galaxy S23 or Xiaomi 13 will likely result in a "Sahara Protocol Error" or "Unsupported Chipset ID." qualcomm tool v30 rc5