What is EDL mode in an andoid?

EDL ( Emergency download mode)

In android EDL mode is generally used by developers.
This type of download mode used by developers for downloading system to your device.
Each device has different types of accessing modes to EDL.

Discussion about EDL mode in android:

Devices with Qualcomm chipsets have a Primary Bootloader (PBL) which typically boots the Android system, but also houses an alternative boot mode known as EDL mode. EDL mode is Qualcomm’s Emergency Download Mode and allows an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to force flash software on a device. This cannot be modified (read-only mode) and has full control over the device’s storage. Many OEMs including OnePlus and Xiaomi have released tools (known as programmers) which utilize EDL mode and a protocol known as Firehorse to unbrick device.

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