Note: Ensure you have "File name extensions" enabled in Windows Explorer so you aren't actually naming it server.png.txt . Restart as Administrator. Method 2: Re-registering the Automation Server
Without the server running, (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader) cannot communicate with your phone's COM port. Method 1: The "Dummy File" Patch (Easiest Fix) qpst serverpng file is missing patched
How to Fix "QPST Server.png File is Missing" (Patched & Working) Note: Ensure you have "File name extensions" enabled
The server.png file is typically part of the graphical user interface (GUI) assets for the QPST executable. In some versions (especially 2.7.496 and certain builds of 2.7.453), a registry mismatch or a corrupted installation path causes the software to look for this asset and fail to launch the background server if it isn't found. Method 1: The "Dummy File" Patch (Easiest Fix)
If you are trying to unbrick a device, flash firmware, or use the Configuration, you might have run into a bizarre error stating that a .png file—specifically server.png —is missing.