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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.
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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.
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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...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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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.
I bought Zenfone 2 that initially had a WW firmware but a CN recovery. When I tried updating the firmware to UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user, it threw an assertion failure because the device image SKU is CN while the OTA image SKU is WW. I wanted to update the firmware because of the persistent permission bug that was claimed to be solved by just updating the firmware. Since there is an assertion failure, I tried installing UL-Z00A-CN-2.14.40.22-user and it installed successfully. Unfortunately, google play store is now gone.. And I wanted to install WW OTA but it continually fails.
How do I fix this? Help.
Xegara said:
I bought Zenfone 2 that initially had a WW firmware but a CN recovery. When I tried updating the firmware to UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user, it threw an assertion failure because the device image SKU is CN while the OTA image SKU is WW. I wanted to update the firmware because of the persistent permission bug that was claimed to be solved by just updating the firmware. Since there is an assertion failure, I tried installing UL-Z00A-CN-2.14.40.22-user and it installed successfully. Unfortunately, google play store is now gone.. And I wanted to install WW OTA but it continually fails.
How do I fix this? Help.
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1) Download recovery image file (https://app.box.com/s/ohk0aki3nfxjqyuygbl629612tfmi6d9)
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file (http://www.mediafire.com/download/xf...oot_system.zip)
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
I followed your procedure from a previous thread and it worked perfectly! Thank you.
Broken link
Link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
smartbuddy said:
1) Download recovery image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge. But the link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
Can I ask for another download link?
Xegara said:
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. But the link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
Can I ask for another download link?
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Will upload tommorrow. Sorry for the delay.
Same Problem. Now with CN Version and no google play etc
rootcron said:
I followed your procedure from a previous thread and it worked perfectly! Thank you.
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Hi.. it seem that you were able to fix it.. to me its the first time trying to root or flash a phone.. what can i do in order to fix this? do you have like a step by step way .
I already download all the files and IMG files.. also i have the firmware downloads from asus support page.. i hope you can help me... thanks
Xegara said:
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. But the link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
Can I ask for another download link?
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Here you go for system.img :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1nwpoqo8rpi1kur/Z00A_2.13.40.13_preroot_system.zip
smartbuddy said:
Here you go for system.img :
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com download/1nwpoqo8rpi1kur/Z00A_2.13.40.13_preroot_system.zip
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Thanks a lot! It worked! You just saved my zenfone 2! By the way, I was wondering why I needed to flash the pre-root system image if I already flashed the firmware? What is their difference aside from the pre-root system image being pre-rooted?
I installed the firmware which is UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user. But now, the version was 2.13.40.13, same as the system.img.
So either of the images (firmware or pre-rooted system) is sufficient enough after installing the recovery image?
Xegara said:
Thanks a lot! It worked! You just saved my zenfone 2! By the way, I was wondering why I needed to flash the pre-root system image if I already flashed the firmware? What is their difference aside from the pre-root system image being pre-rooted?
I installed the firmware which is UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user. But now, the version was 2.13.40.13, same as the system.img.
So either of the images (firmware or pre-rooted system) is sufficient enough after installing the recovery image?
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Yes either of them should be ok. Some people are unable to update to latest ww firmware even after installing ww recovery hence need to flash pre root system.img.
Once u have installed ww recovery and ww system you have converted to ww phone and can update to any ww firmware in future.
smartbuddy said:
Yes either of them should be ok. Some people are unable to update to latest ww firmware even after installing ww recovery hence need to flash pre root system.img.
Once u have installed ww recovery and ww system you have converted to ww phone and can update to any ww firmware in future.
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I see. I was wondering where did you find the recovery.img? The recovery.img cannot be found on asus official website. Is there a tool to extract the recovery.img of an existing android phone?
smartbuddy said:
1) Download recovery image file ...
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file ...
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
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I get error, when try to flash system.img
C:\fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21>fastboot flash recovery system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending sparse 'recovery' (524257 KB)...
OKAY [ 18.063s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash_cmds error!)
finished. total time: 19.015s
there is any clue ?
sonic2epix said:
I get error, when try to flash system.img
C:\fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21>fastboot flash recovery system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending sparse 'recovery' (524257 KB)...
OKAY [ 18.063s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash_cmds error!)
finished. total time: 19.015s
there is any clue ?
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Your command is wrong, fastboot flash recovery system.img (You are giving command to flash recovery and giving system.img )
Use the command fastboot flash system system.img
If you still get the error, try after restarting the PC.
smartbuddy said:
Your command is wrong, fastboot flash recovery system.img (You are giving command to flash recovery and giving system.img )
Use the command fastboot flash system system.img
If you still get the error, try after restarting the PC.
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Oops, sorry .. my command is wrong, thanks ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
help with zenfone 2
I ordered a zenfone 2 from Taiwan but its the ww version. My question is....I ordered it because it says that it supports 1700mhz/2100mhz and aws band 4...I am with Mobilicity in Canada...For the life of me I cannot get this stupid phone to recognize my sim card. Ive messed around with the settings, changed sim card slots...tried everything I can think of, and its still not working. Will this method (or any you know of) get it working?
Are 2nd Set of Steps Necessary?
smartbuddy said:
1) Download recovery image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
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First of all, thanks so much smartbuddy for taking the time to write up these steps and provide the necessary files. I've been working on this issue for 12+ hours and am now finally resolving with your information. I just have a couple of questions.
I completed the first set of steps without issue and ended up right where I wanted to be - with the most recent firmware version and the ability to check for software upgrades OTA (finally had the button now!). I then went through the second set of steps without issue until I booted my phone after clearing the cache - it hung while booting. I waited for like 15-20 min. and then rebooted, but it hung again. No errors or anything, just booting. So when this happened, I went back through the first set of steps and am now again right where I want to be - with the firmware I want and the ability to check for upgrades OTA.
So do I have to attempt to go through the second set of steps again? And if so, do you have any idea why my phone hung while doing so the first time? Also, with my phone in it's current state, if I were to do a factory reset in the future, would it take me all the way back to square one without any of these updates? Sorry if this is a nube question, I'm still learning.
Thanks again for all your help. You da man! :good:
tapierce said:
First of all, thanks so much smartbuddy for taking the time to write up these steps and provide the necessary files. I've been working on this issue for 12+ hours and am now finally resolving with your information. I just have a couple of questions.
I completed the first set of steps without issue and ended up right where I wanted to be - with the most recent firmware version and the ability to check for software upgrades OTA (finally had the button now!). I then went through the second set of steps without issue until I booted my phone after clearing the cache - it hung while booting. I waited for like 15-20 min. and then rebooted, but it hung again. No errors or anything, just booting. So when this happened, I went back through the first set of steps and am now again right where I want to be - with the firmware I want and the ability to check for upgrades OTA.
So do I have to attempt to go through the second set of steps again? And if so, do you have any idea why my phone hung while doing so the first time? Also, with my phone in it's current state, if I were to do a factory reset in the future, would it take me all the way back to square one without any of these updates? Sorry if this is a nube question, I'm still learning.
Thanks again for all your help. You da man! :good:
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No you can skip that if you wish. I have moved to Oneplus 2 so dont have a zenfone 2 anymore.
Hello guys ,
i hope some one can help me in that case . i just a m8 one mobile from an online site
it's good but when i have tried to update it this message appeared :
'Variant system version - We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software. For your protection, we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC system software to update your phone. If you did not modify your system software or would like help reverting your system please contact us via the support section at HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, Tablets'
And that some of information what i can got .
***Software status: Modified***
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-4.18.708.12
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 15 2015, 23:49:38.0
Software number : 3.28.709.5
Baseband Version : 1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F
Build number : 3.28.709.5 CL389838 release-keys
So If you want more information tell me how i can get it to you
So please help me guys
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
Mike Smaan said:
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
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Install Terminal Emulator for Android from Google Play Store. Run commands:
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
rv_30 ! Thank you man
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
shirreer said:
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
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i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
Mike Smaan said:
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
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Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
shirreer said:
Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
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Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
Mike Smaan said:
Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
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It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
shirreer said:
It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
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that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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Here's a thread with a link for the firmware you need. Follow the instructions on how to properly install your firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
The firmware you tried to install is not the correct one for your phone. Scroll down to the firmware for your CID: HTC__622 and MID: 0P6B63000 and you should be fine.
Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
shirreer said:
You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
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Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
Jared89 said:
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
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@Mike Smaan problem is a bit different from yours and he has a S-On device.
His problem is his device is running a Taiwan ROM on a Hong Kong variant device.
He needs to run a Hong Kong ROM to solve his problem and the right ROM version (4.18.708.12)
then he can OTA to the latest Marshmallow 6.16.708.1
Should he followed the link provided by @Jerrel7 on post #11, he should be able to fix his problem as simple as ABC.
Mike Smaan said:
Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
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Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
shirreer said:
Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
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I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
Mike Smaan said:
I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
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Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
shirreer said:
Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
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I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
Mike Smaan said:
I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
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I know that you ignored my previous posts and other people post who tried to help you with proper method .. but I still pity you and I don't want to see you'll end up in a brick or soft brick due to wrong commands/instructions.
You get error when flashing firmware - reasons :
1. That command given to you to flash firmware - fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip - is wrong.
The right command is fastboot flash zip M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Running a wrong command may brick your device but you are lucky because your device is S-On, so no harm just error.
2. Being a S-On device, you won't be able to install a very low version firmware 1.60.708.2 when your current one is 4.18.708.12
Only S-Off device can do that. To have S-Off you need to spend USD25 for the app .. and are you willing to spend USD25 to S-Off when you can fix your problem with proper method free of charge and needs only 2 main steps : ?
1. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
2. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery.img
then you can update to the latest - 6.16.708.1
Mike Smaan said:
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
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You can try these B., C., and D.
But, again using a very low version 1.60.708.2 backup on a Lollipop firmware 4.18.708.12, you may have one of these :
1. It will be successful updates but you need to do many OTAs
1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 --> 4.18.708.12 --> 6.16.708.1
If it is successful then it's good but if it is not, you'll get below.
2. You may have a blank screen either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4
3. You may lost your wifi connectivity either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 but you can proceed further with your mobile data or use a Internet Pass through on your PC
One last note ... never use a 2.7.0.2 TWRP recovery as that is the most buggiest TWRP which will remove your OS version on your bootloader.
Good luck.
I got a ZF3 Deluxe from Italy, is TIM branded, and stuck on MM 6.0, no updated released for this brand, so a friend of mine told me there is of course android 7 for ZF3Deluxe, so i wanted to manually upgrade system to 7.0 Nougat, i downloaded the Stock ROM from asus (2.15ghz cpu, i've checked of course) but when i try to flash it from the Stock Recovery i get this error (see the attachment) i also attach the software informations, (looking at the error i receive it may see the archive is corrupted, but i've tried to download it from Asus many and many times)
You have a carrier rom on your phone and the international version fails the upgrade check.
If you could get your bootloader unlocked that would be a way around it but you need to upgrade to a certain rom version to do that and the carrier hasn't supplied that rom...
You're essentially screwed until the carrier either releases the bootloader unlockable rom or upgrades the rom to nougat...
LeGrim said:
I got a ZF3 Deluxe from Italy, is TIM branded, and stuck on MM 6.0, no updated released for this brand, so a friend of mine told me there is of course android 7 for ZF3Deluxe, so i wanted to manually upgrade system to 7.0 Nougat, i downloaded the Stock ROM from asus (2.15ghz cpu, i've checked of course) but when i try to flash it from the Stock Recovery i get this error (see the attachment) i also attach the software informations, (looking at the error i receive it may see the archive is corrupted, but i've tried to download it from Asus many and many times)
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You should try to flash stock recovery of WW in fastboot.
And then flash 6.0 WW rom by WW recovery.
Even though ,I didn't sure that if it will work(because I don't have Z016S),but you can try it.
samson1357924 said:
You should try to flash stock recovery of WW in fast boot.
And then flash 6.0 WW rom by WW recovery.
Even though ,I didn't sure that if it will work(because I don't have Z016S),but you can try it.
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Ok thanks, i can give a try, but where i can download the WW stock recovery? There is no recovery.img inside the WW_user.zip ROM
LeGrim said:
Ok thanks, i can give a try, but where i can download the WW stock recovery? There is no recovery.img inside the WW_user.zip ROM
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Here it comes~
ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL_WW stock recovery
Ok guys, i think i've found a way to debrand my Zenfon 3 Deluxe, im testint the procedure right now, i will post the whole procedure if i succeed
Install : ADB & Minimal Fastboot.
Install : pyton 3.6 https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download the latest WW-4.12.40.1698 (For 2.15GHz CPU or 2.40GHz CPU) from Asus WebSite.
Download "Dat to img by stupdroid.com" (search it with google).
Extract Dat to img by stupdroid.com in a Folder.
Open the Firmware ZIP and copy system.new.dat, system.transfer.list e file_contexts in the Dat2IMG's folder.
Execute system.new.dat 2 flashable img converter.exe and just press ENTER and wait till the end of procedure, you will receive 2 files : system.raw.img e system.new.img.
Copy system.new.img in your Fastboot's folder.
Put the Phone into Fastboot mode.
Open fastboot and put this command: " fastboot flash system system_new.img "
Wait the end of flash procedure and type : Fastboot Reboot.
Enter recovery wipe data and cache.
Done.
LeGrim said:
Install : ADB & Minimal Fastboot.
Install : pyton 3.6 https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download the latest WW-4.12.40.1698 (For 2.15GHz CPU or 2.40GHz CPU) from Asus WebSite.
Download "Dat to img by stupdroid.com" (search it with google).
Extract Dat to img by stupdroid.com in a Folder.
Open the Firmware ZIP and copy system.new.dat, system.transfer.list e file_contexts in the Dat2IMG's folder.
Execute system.new.dat 2 flashable img converter.exe and just press ENTER and wait till the end of procedure, you will receive 2 files : system.raw.img e system.new.img.
Copy system.new.img in your Fastboot's folder.
Put the Phone into Fastboot mode.
Open fastboot and put this command: " fastboot flash system system_new.img "
Wait the end of flash procedure and type : Fastboot Reboot.
Enter recovery wipe data and cache.
Done.
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I forgot to say, after this procedure, just flash the stock WW recovery via Fastboot, then download from asus the lastest 7.0 firmware SKU WW, all perfect. tested by me.
Ok I already have system.new.img, I copied it to the root folder of the SD. Device restart in Fastboot mode (power + vol.up key). Exit screen with message Fastboot mode and does nothing.
Install in the computer the pyton 3.6, I suppose that it serves for the process of generating system.new.img.
I do not know how to do the first step "Install: ADB & Minimal Fastboot.".
Thank you and forgive my translator
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
Ryder. said:
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
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What version is your phone right now??
Now only have official unluck
For 2.15GHz:8996(None-PRO) UnlockTool
For 2.4GHz:8996P(PRO) UnlockTool
If you are WW version right now,try these tools.
samson1357924 said:
What version is your phone right now??
Now only have official unluck
For 2.15GHz:8996(None-PRO) UnlockTool
For 2.4GHz:8996P(PRO) UnlockTool
If you are WW version right now,try these tools.
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It's not WW. I'ts from italy and it's tim branded
Ryder. said:
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
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Try this
or try flash ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL_WW stock recovery of 4.12.40.1698 and flash UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip in recovery (by micro sd or adb sideload)not sure if it work(need verification,I wish you to try first).
Please help me, my model is the Z016S
I can convert UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip img and flash with fastboot.
Reboot and it works, but I do not know how to get into recovery.
I have also installed the Z016-WW-4.11.40.1085_recovery.img. The TIM DISAPPEARED
Then I copied the UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip into the internal memory and it does not install well.
I have proven the same with UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip and it does not work me it stays in a non-comands and will not boot.
greetings and thanks
P.S. At least you do not see the TIM anywhere.
barbapapa said:
Please help me, my model is the Z016S
I can convert UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip img and flash with fastboot.
Reboot and it works, but I do not know how to get into recovery.
I have also installed the Z016-WW-4.11.40.1085_recovery.img. The TIM DISAPPEARED
Then I copied the UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip into the internal memory and it does not install well.
I have proven the same with UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip and it does not work me it stays in a non-comands and will not boot.
greetings and thanks
P.S. At least you do not see the TIM anywhere.
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So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
samson1357924 said:
So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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This is my situation
samson1357924 said:
So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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I have done this and it installs,
fastboot flash recovery Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698_recovery.img
reboot, boot system, detect update file is installed, reboot and then gives error (3) unknown.
barbapapa said:
I have done this and it installs,
fastboot flash recovery Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698_recovery.img
reboot, boot system, detect update file is installed, reboot and then gives error (3) unknown.
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Tow solution you can try
1.install the rom of 4.12.40.1698 again(some of tile,such as xbl,devcfg,devcfgbak..... may be still TIM versio.install it in recovery may turn it into WW version)
2.If fail, try flash these files in fastboot.(I will upload these files for you to flash,also you can draw by yourself)
Ok already worked, the solution is to unlock as you put in # 11.
Thank you
barbapapa said:
Ok already worked, the solution is to unlock as you put in # 11.
Thank you
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Good!
Can you share what step did you do? Which might help another TIM user.
The title should be "with s-on"
Hello. I have been searching for awhile. I have Sprint variant, sim-unlocked, running a clean de-odexed rom I found here. But I am looking to run a rom even closer to stock us unlocked version, without having to s-off and change CID. Is there any way to do it, and hopefully be able to recieve OTA's? I have tried extracting the rom.zip from a RUU, but it is filled with more zips, non of them containing the usual files (rom.img, modem, etc..). I know I have to keep my radio.img. Thats why there is no sense in paying to s-off.
Sorry my previous advice has not gotten you where you need to be. I have tried to go through the process again so as to not leave anything out this time. You indicate you wish to be able to take OTA's. I don't think you will ever be able to do that while you are S-On as you will need to change your CID and MID to take the OTA. You can't do that while S-On.
Here are your steps:
1. A new US Unlocked RUU was released this week. It included a new aboot. Therefore, this rom MAY not boot on an older aboot. To have the highest chance of it booting be sure you have at some point in time run the most recent Sprint RUU or taken all available Sprint OTA's so that your firmware is as upgraded as you can get while S-On.
2. Unlock or reunlock your sim if needed. If you run the official RUU in step 1 you will need to complete this step. Some of my previous replies have talked about backing up radio, modemst1, and modemst2. However since you are S-On you will not be able to flash the backups so this is unnecessary.
3. Download the most recent RUU.EXE for US Unlocked. It is available in that [stock] thread by @Kisakuku and was posted yesterday. It may also be available on the official htc download page. I know I pointed you to the .zip file last time but this time get the .exe.
4.Download the RUU decrypt tool here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android/tool-universal-htc-ruu-rom-decryption-t3382928
5. Extract the tool and place the RUU you downloaded in step 3 in the folder. For simplicity rename that long RUU name to something shorter like ruu.exe
6. Open a command window and navigate to the folder where the decrypt tool and the ruu.exe are stored
7. At the command prompt type: ruu_decrypt_tool ruu.exe
8. A few minutes later you will have a folder called OUT_2PS[version]
9. Under that folder will be three subfolders - firmware, romzip, and system. Under system folder will be boot.img and system.img. Copy these files to your sd card - either internal or external.
10. Install twrp if not already done
11. In twrp flash boot.img then system.img and reboot. I don't have twrp installed right now as I currently have stock recovery so I can't tell you exactly where but there is a checkbox to install an image instead of a zip.
12. If this most updated rom will not boot on the older sprint aboot, download an older RUU and try again.
Again, apologize for the bad advice earlier - that zip I pointed you to was in a different format than the one I used when I initially did this.
To stay up to date just download the new RUU exe anytime another one comes along, run the decrypt tool on it and flash the 2 files mentioned.
Flashing boot and system should not affect your simlock.
Thanks again. I will try it that way. I wanted to see if more people outsinde the sprint variant had success in doing what I want. Ill try it this way now.