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Hi!
There is a chance to reinstall HTC stock ROM 2.3.5? Already I have the newest hboot and s-off.
I'm asking because RUU shows me error 155 and on phone screen shows me: Security fail! Update fail!
Thx for reply!
use fastboot.exe with the following commands and extracted files from ROM.zip?
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
Okay, thanks, but how can I extract this files from RUU? Already i have only recovery.img and how I can get the rest of needed files?
Or maybe anyone can send me a link to download this files from stock 2.2.5 ROM EU?
Thx for reply!
if you goto that thread, i think it's called "s-on gsm how to upgrade to 2.3.5", or something like that, download that package and it will be "Gingerbread 2.3.5 (v2.13.401.2).zip", extract that and you will have ROM.zip, extract that and you will have all 3 .img files
Thanks very much, I have last question ( maybe ) Can I flash PG76IMG.zip with 2.3.5 throught hboot, or I must extract all 3 files from this .zip and flash trought fastboot?
you can try that way yes, but if it gives you error (like CID error or similar) then use fastboot to flash manually.
also, don't forget to do factory reset from recovery first if you can and clean all cache etc.
Thanks, I Remember that
unbranded rom
my phone is US Tmobile. I saw that because of the CID I can't flash european rom, but also I can't find unbranded US rom? Any suggestions?
Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available. (boot to fastboot mode and type the following command "fastboot getvar version-main", This is the true version of your phone!)
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
Those with ICS hboot should works without any problem, someone had test it on JB hboot and works(updated in step 6, 7). but we need more testers.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost. Then wipe all data (including SD) using your custom recovery. (important! Otherwise, you may not be able to receive OTA).
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here.
http://db.tt/z8ajRTuH
Feel free to give a thanks to billd2439, he provide this working link to download the custom RUU.
Just go to #115 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35139501#post35139501 and give him a thanks
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
you may want to find RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. type the following command to get the information from your phone.
fastboot getvar all
you should pay attention to the following information
modelid:
cidnum:
mainver:
hbootpreupdate:
7. edit the value of "modelid", "cidnum", "mainver" and "hbootpreupdate" to match the information you get from step 6.
by doing this your will try to fool the RUU to belive that you are going to flash a newer version e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me to modify hbootpreupdate to makes JB downgrade works
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock", remember to turn on USB Debugging, unplug the USB cable and reboot your phone, then goto fastboot mode and connect the USB cable.
(important, do the above to avoid error messages in RUU)
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU" (see the Attached Readme_Eng.pdf if the customRUU cannot display in correct language)
You can change the customRUU to English version by just delete or rename the language file "ARUWizard_Eng.lng" (Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me this :good
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot up with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
If you can return stock with this method, please reply and list the version here. And you can give me a "thanks" :good:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
There's NO way to downgrade hboot unless you have s-off.
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ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.
HebeGuess said:
They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.
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What if we hex edit the 0.95.0000 before we put it into the rom.zip to make it think that it's a newer version, will that brake the signature?
Sorry but I don't have the guts to try it myself
a good link
hokoonho said:
Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available.
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost.
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here (you can also found a rom that for One X for HK only).
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=64762&uk=1042525484
If your phone is from other region, you may want to find the rom or RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. edit the value of"cidnum" to match your phone, e.g. ("HTC__622" for HK, "HTC__621" for Taiwan)
7. edit the value of "mainver" to the current software version your phone. e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock"
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU"
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
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link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?
ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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No, if you include the old hboot, the process will be fail.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
darckreign1984 said:
link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?
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link updated, enjoy
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or you could just cook yourself a flashable zip from the rom.zip. Then fastboot flash rec and boot. Chances are ics wont boot on the newer hboots. Still the ota can be flashed as update.zip maybe.
usefull for some case
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BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2
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speedofheat said:
BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2
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arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time
darckreign1984 said:
arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time
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The method works well with ICS, even with other HTC model as well, but I am not sure if it still work will JB and latest hboot. But it won't kill your phone.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
A brief translation was made for those cannot Open the customRUU in correct language. go to OP for the pdf file
hokoonho said:
It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
I am translating the Text to English and will upload a guide, just follow the guide to click the buttons... wait for a few minutes please.
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No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Could you provide a ling to the English version you've got ? Thanks
lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
hokoonho said:
Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
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Ok will try now.
Edit: I am now waiting for it to finish... we will see soon enough if it works.
Screenshot showing upgrade screen uploaded.
Edit 2: It completed successfully
build downgraded from 2.17.401.2 to 1.28.771.9
lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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lukems said:
Ok will try now.
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I have updated step 11. should disconnect the USB cable during reboot. If it still not work, restart both your phone and PC.
Hi, I was wondering if someone could make a stock img file of ww 2.13.40.13. I seem to get system errors with the pre-rooted version and it stops me from flashing back to stock with the downloaded stock files (they come as a zip file).
Even if you could send me in the right direction to make one myself, that would be helpful.
Fixed it without the image file.
Just to let others know how,
Connected via ADB and erased system, boot.img and droid_boot.img then reflashed WW versions... All working fine now but was a few hours of frustration and hair pulling... Honestly, I look like Lex Luthor...
Same problem but didn't understand your procedure
Thank you for your solution but I didn't understand
I had the same problem : I rooted my phone by flashing pre-rooted system.img. It worked but now I want to be able to update OTA. So I need to replace pre-rooted system.img with stock one.
Can you please explain how you "erased system, boot.img and droid_boot.img then reflashed WW versions"?
I tried the following : fastboot erase system, fastboot erase cache, and then adb sideload UL-Z00A-WW-2.13.40.13-user.zip with official firmware downloaded from asus.com. But now my phone is blocked on black boot screen "ASUS in search of incredible, powered by android". I can only boot to recovery. Can you repair my phone without wiping data? Thank you.
Not even any clue
So after hours of searches, the only solution I found was to flash a pre-rooted system.img back. My phone boots again normally.
But I don't have any solution to my first problem.
When I try to flash official firmware, I do:
1. In phone recovery menu : apply adb update
2. In PC terminal : adb sideload UL-Z00A-WW-2.13.40.13-user.zip
3. At around 52% transfer, error displayed on phone :
Can't install this package (Wed Apr 1 00:14:20 CST 2015) over newer build (Fri May 29 00:14:18 CST 2015)
E:Error in sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Has anyone succeeded in getting back to a stock system after flashing a pre-rooted one? I searched in many thread and did not found any solution.
remidem said:
So after hours of searches, the only solution I found was to flash a pre-rooted system.img back. My phone boots again normally.
But I don't have any solution to my first problem.
When I try to flash official firmware, I do:
1. In phone recovery menu : apply adb update
2. In PC terminal : adb sideload UL-Z00A-WW-2.13.40.13-user.zip
3. At around 52% transfer, error displayed on phone :
Can't install this package (Wed Apr 1 00:14:20 CST 2015) over newer build (Fri May 29 00:14:18 CST 2015)
E:Error in sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Has anyone succeeded in getting back to a stock system after flashing a pre-rooted one? I searched in many thread and did not found any solution.
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Apparently you can unroot through supersu. This should then allow OTA updates...
Already tried
ultramag69 said:
Apparently you can unroot through supersu. This should then allow OTA updates...
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No I already tried to unroot via supersu, I have the same issue. As said in thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
"If you root via*METHOD 1*you can update SuperSu app as well as update binaries but*PLEASE DON'T apply any OTA updateas the phone*WILL GET STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP...Manually flash the firmware via adb..."
But it is not written how to revert METHOD 1 root.
remidem said:
No I already tried to unroot via supersu, I have the same issue. As said in thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
"If you root via*METHOD 1*you can update SuperSu app as well as update binaries but*PLEASE DON'T apply any OTA updateas the phone*WILL GET STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP...Manually flash the firmware via adb..."
But it is not written how to revert METHOD 1 root.
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From what I did, the pre-root.img was fine to OTA with as long as you don't update supersu... I flashed a pre-root.img on then applied the OTA through a 32gb or FAT32 formatted sd card and it worked fine, also took out root so you will need to put back in there if you want it....
Impossible to update with sdcard
ultramag69 said:
From what I did, the pre-root.img was fine to OTA with as long as you don't update supersu... I flashed a pre-root.img on then applied the OTA through a 32gb or FAT32 formatted sd card and it worked fine, also took out root so you will need to put back in there if you want it....
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Thank you for your reply. I tried OTA update with sdcard:
1) In Settings/About/Software information, my current version is 2.13.40
2) I dowloaded, from http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/ota-links-stock-rom-t3093999 update from 2.13 to 2.14
3) Copied to external sd, in root folder, and renamed zip to MOFD_SDCARD.zip
4) Rebooted in recovery
5) Update failed. Here is my log:
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /sdcard/MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
Opening update package...
E:file path:/sdcard/MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
Installing update...
script aborted: Package expects build fingerprint of asus/WW_Z00A/Z00A:5.0/LRX21V/2.13.40.13_20150401_8390_user:user/release-keys or asus/WW_Z00A/Z00A:5.0/LRX21V/2.14.40.19_20150415_9660_user:user/release-keys; this device has asus/WW_Z00A/Z00A:5.0/LRX21V/2.18.40.12_20150529_9543_user:user/release-keys.
Package expects build fingerprint of asus/WW_Z00A/Z00A:5.0/LRX21V/2.13.40.13_20150401_8390_user:user/release-keys or asus/WW_Z00A/Z00A:5.0/LRX21V/2.14.40.19_20150415_9660_user:user/release-keys; this device has asus/WW_Z00A/Z00A:5.0/LRX21V/2.18.40.12_2015
E:Error in /sdcard/MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
(Status 7)
SD Installation aborted.
This is because the version of system.img is 2.18 and the fimware version is 2.13.
Indeed I have 2 choices:
- override system with a system.img in version 2.13, but I cannot find any.
- try to apply OTA update 2.17 to 2.18 or 2.18 to 2.19 but it seems risky.
Finally I found!!! I think that a version of the firmware is tagged in system partition and another version (classically the same) is tagged in data partition (this is the one you see in Parameters -> About -> Firmware version). When I wanted to flash a firmware the same version as the one written in parameters (2.13), my phone refused to downgrade because the version of system was higher (2.18). So I had to format the system partition, apply update with official 2.18 firmware. And it worked! My phone was unrooted and I could apply method 3 root.
My issue occurred because I made the following:
1) bought a phone with a 2.13 firware
2) used it for months, applied OTA updates until 2.18
3) flashed a 2.18 pre-rooted system.img
4) used it for weeks until a made an update of supersu
5) my phone couldn't boot any more, so I wiped data (I could avoid that, if I knew!). It made a factory reset, ie get back firmware to 2.13, but system was still in 2.18
Here is the procedure to revert a phone flashed with a pre-rooted system.img (to sell it, send back to warranty, or root with another method):
1) Download official firmware from asus website in the same or higher version of your pre-rooted system.img. Do not rely on version in Parameters -> About -> Firmware version. Or simply download the latest version.
2) In your phone bootloader, enter the following commands with your PC:
fastboot erase system (I'm not sure it is necessary)
fastboot format system
3) With your phone, go into recovery menu, then to "Update with adb"
4) With your PC, go to the directory where you downloaded the firmware as zip, and enter the following command: adb sideload nom_du_fichier_teléchargé.zip
5) It takes about an hour
6) You can reboot
After that I used method 3 to root again, so that I can now OTA update exactly the same way I used to do before rooting. Moreover, I think I can update supersu as well.
tried this method, and it fails with a /sideload/package.zip error using the .18 zip. Trying to unlock as i took the .22 update... root works fine though
wrecklesswun said:
tried this method, and it fails with a /sideload/package.zip error using the .18 zip. Trying to unlock as i took the .22 update... root works fine though
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Someone said you need to use fastboot to flash droidboot.img, boot.img, system.img and recovery.img to go back to an older version. Not sure if this works as I unlocked bootloader when I had the chance.
If you can't then you might have to wait for the "Official" unlock tool but ASUS will know and you will be out of warranty.
ultramag69 said:
Hi, I was wondering if someone could make a stock img file of ww 2.13.40.13. I seem to get system errors with the pre-rooted version and it stops me from flashing back to stock with the downloaded stock files (they come as a zip file).
Even if you could send me in the right direction to make one myself, that would be helpful.
Fixed it without the image file.
Just to let others know how,
Connected via ADB and erased system, boot.img and droid_boot.img then reflashed WW versions... All working fine now but was a few hours of frustration and hair pulling... Honestly, I look like Lex Luthor...
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Can you please post the complete steps for the fix! Stuck here for hours, you wouldn't want to look let Lex Luthor
kamranyusuf said:
Can you please post the complete steps for the fix! Stuck here for hours, you wouldn't want to look let Lex Luthor
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VERY IMPORTANT - Make sure you have checked the MD5 checksum on the boot, droid_boot and recovery image files as these are definitely needed to boot phone. If these are corrupt then you can brick your phone... You have been warned...
Download firmware from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/orig-development/rom-pre-root-img-t3079590
It is pre-rooted but the other files needed are included in the folder.
2. Put phone in fastboot mode and erased droid_boot.img, boot.img, recovery.img and system.img using command "fastboot erase (put choice here)"
3. Flash the files I just erased back on using fast boot - "
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
This got me the pre-rooted 2.13.40.13. As the supersu has been inserted it is fine to use OTA to update, just make sure you don't update supersu before the OTA flash.
Good luck....
And may you retain a strand or 3 of hair like Homer Simpson....
Can someone please help me out with adb firmaware sideload. i have tried to flash a new firmware without root by adb sideload , but the problem am having is how to rename the stock firmware zip . for example UL-Z00A-WW-2.12.40.11-user. so that the command window will recognise it . i have tried many ways to rename the the zip , but all i get in the command window is zip not recognised.
C:\Users\MICHAEL\Desktop\FLASHTOOL>adb sideload
loading: 'UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.13-user.zip'
* cannot read 'UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.13-user.zip' *
segunmichaelolu said:
Can someone please help me out with adb firmaware sideload. i have tried to flash a new firmware without root by adb sideload , but the problem am having is how to rename the stock firmware zip . for example UL-Z00A-WW-2.12.40.11-user. so that the command window will recognise it . i have tried many ways to rename the the zip , but all i get in the command window is zip not recognised.
C:\Users\MICHAEL\Desktop\FLASHTOOL>adb sideload
loading: 'UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.13-user.zip'
* cannot read 'UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.13-user.zip' *
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You cant sideload a zip file. You need to sideload the pre-rooted image then update to go back to stock...
ultramag69 said:
You cant sideload a zip file. You need to sideload the pre-rooted image then update to go back to stock...
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My Asus zenfone 2 ze551mi was on CN firmware before . I decided to flash the pre-rooted system img on this website and ended up with WW firmware , i followed the instructions by downloading the OTA and then i put it in the root of the phone storage , but it starts update and end up with an error. i just want to have a non rooted and stock ww firmware on the device . is there a way out?
segunmichaelolu said:
My Asus zenfone 2 ze551mi was on CN firmware before . I decided to flash the pre-rooted system img on this website and ended up with WW firmware , i followed the instructions by downloading the OTA and then i put it in the root of the phone storage , but it starts update and end up with an error. i just want to have a non rooted and stock ww firmware on the device . is there a way out?
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I also have a CN version flashed to WW.
I erased the boot image, recovery and system images using ADB then replaced them with WW version. I installed the pre-root img. for the sysem then updated. Once you update it will remove root for you, unless you find the latest pre-root files and ADB sideload that.
I believe the latest WW firmware is 2.15.40.13...
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i have this problem too. may i know how to flash the firmware? anyone know?
Have you tried an alternative method of "firmware flashing" using a MicroSD card?
segunmichaelolu said:
i followed the instructions by downloading the OTA and then i put it in the root of the phone storage , but it starts update and end up with an error. i just want to have a non rooted and stock ww firmware on the device . is there a way out?
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segunmichaelolu said:
i have tried to flash a new firmware without root by adb sideload , but the problem am having is how to rename the stock firmware zip . for example UL-Z00A-WW-2.12.40.11-user. so that the command window will recognise it . i have tried many ways to rename the the zip , but all i get in the command window is zip not recognised.
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I know this is a long past due thread never seeing a presentable solution and possibly not even needing one anymore, but I came across it and thought I might add to it if I can, in the event that it's found by someone else having a similar issue.
Rather than attempting to flash using adb/fastboot or using the command window or placing the update in the internal storage of the device for that matter; to apply the update try using this alternative method:
First rename the firmware zip file to the following:
MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip - No need for version numbers, world codes, region codes, etc.
Then, load the newly renamed .zip file onto a microSD card (again, not internal memory, but external) and then boot the Zenfone the same way you would when trying to get into recovery. The system should automatically recognize the .zip and on it's own, begin applying the update WITHOUTthe need of being connected to a computer. It's, in a way that's oversimplified and not to be taken literally, essentially tricking the system into thinking it's an OEM applied update and allows extraction and execution/flashing of the zip file more freely then say, through fastboot without properly set permissions and needing to be a .img file specified to a partition table address.
Hope this helps or somehow makes its way back a couple of years to the you who needed it xD If it doesn't, then simply DON'T hit the Thanks button and let me know what happens instead and I'll try to better assist you.
hello every one,i have desire 816 w (a5 dug j__15)
the problem is that i have downloaded ota official android update( 5.0.2) but because of having custom recovery,i couldnt use it,i simply copy the zip file to pc then flashed the stock recovery and put the update zip file back to download folder(where it has been before) on phone storage,then rebooted the phone,but it does not find update and when i check for new software update it says you have to download it,(it is already placed on download folder on phone storage)what should i do to not to download 839MB again?
i also tried updating from stock recovery but it says failed to map file
i flashed twrp and tried installing zip but it has error too,i'm really confused
thanks
That's easy you need a handy file manager on your phone (I personally use ES file explorer); put the complete OTA.zip somewhere else first. then hit download update, after a couple of minutes turn off your Wifi and mobile data, the download will be paused. now simply delete the small file in your file manager and replace it with your own complete file (names will naturally be the same, so no problem there). then turn on your internet again, it will recognize the file and proceed with update without further download.