with old exploits; they won't work. Update your drivers (specifically the LibUSB filters).
When you see this error, the device is essentially saying: "I refuse to enter the low-level BROM state because the hardware security fuse tells me it is forbidden." Why is this happening? brom disabled by efuse 0x146
More importantly, in many newer Oppo, Realme, and Vivo devices, this fuse indicates that in favor of "Preloader" mode only. with old exploits; they won't work
To counter this, manufacturers (specifically on MT6765, MT6833, and newer chips) began blowing the . This forces the device to only communicate via the Preloader , which is much easier for manufacturers to secure via digital signatures. Can You Fix "BROM Disabled by efuse 0x146"? More importantly, in many newer Oppo, Realme, and
For some high-security devices (like newer Xiaomi or Oppo models), the only way to bypass this is using an . The tool connects to the manufacturer's server, verifies a digital signature, and "unlocks" the path for the flash tool to proceed despite the fuse status. Summary for Technicians If you see 0x146 :