Hello, the last update to any of the recovery threads go months back so bare with me
As the title implies, I am wondering about recovery options for E-98x. Fully aware of their availability, I still have questions about their functionality, installation instructions, and issues (like bootloops .etc). If you are a user of CWM/TWRP/Philz recovery, please give me some feedback on its status: is it stable, did you face any issues? And If you are happy and satisfied with your choice could you share how you've got it installed on your device.
Don't no one get mad. For I have read the recovery threads. However, my concerns are general and non-development related and concerns more than one recovery. Thanks to all developers who worked on these recoveries and to you for sharing your valuable experience.
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Hello fellow XDA members and viewers. I have created this thread for people who are stuck or just cannot decide which rom would fit their liking. There are certain questions to be answered regarding your favorite rom that should be included for each post.
1. Name of rom
2. TW/AOSP/AOKP/Google Play Edition, etc.
3. Firmware (4.3/4.2.2/4.4,etc.)
4. Daily Driver (Yes or No)
5. Best features (native tethering, 3minit, etc.)
6. Pros and cons (bugs, things missing, no lag, etc.)
7. What do you look for in a rom?
8. Reasons why you like this rom?
9. Does the developer update or add new features often?
10. Link to rom thread
roote223 said:
Hello fellow XDA members and viewers. I have created this thread for people who are stuck or just cannot decide which rom would fit their liking. There are certain questions to be answered regarding your favorite rom that should be included for each post.
1. Name of rom
2. TW/AOSP/AOKP/Google Play Edition, etc.
3. Firmware (4.3/4.2.2/4.4,etc.)
4. Daily Driver (Yes or No)
5. Best features (native tethering, 3minit, etc.)
6. Pros and cons (bugs, things missing, no lag, etc.)
7. What do you look for in a rom?
8. Reasons why you like this rom?
9. Does the developer update or add new features often?
10. Link to rom thread
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The ONLY way for someone to decide if any rom is to their liking is to flash it and try it out.
There is no other way.
Threads like this just become popularity contests for which rom is 'best' when there is no correct answer. So threads like this comparing roms are not permitted on XDA.
Skipjacks said:
The ONLY way for someone to decide if any rom is to their liking is to flash it and try it out.
There is no other way.
Threads like this just become popularity contests for which rom is 'best' when there is no correct answer. So threads like this comparing roms are not permitted on XDA.
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This....thread closed
I checked several of the threads in the various subforums but since I am currently really busy (have the phone for 3 weeks and I am not using it cause had no time to check XDA ) if you are kind enough I have some questions that spending more time in the threads would probably answer themselves but alas...
A: If I root the G3 can I bring it back to stock without any indication it got rooted (I heard some phones have special logs that show if a phone has been rooted that survive the various flashes), in case I need to send it for service?
B: Should I go with the root method shown on XDA TV (which doesn't show how to install a custom recovery) or one of the one click auto batch scripts?
C: I think generally this question is not allowed cause it can lead to flame but which ROM would you recommend I try first? I need just a clean, smooth running ROM. Disclaimer: Avoid arguing with other users if you disagree with something they said, just state the ROM and if you want your reason for picking it and I will scroll through them and decide.
Much obliged if you care to answer them and apologies to mods if this breaks any rules.
Nihim said:
I checked several of the threads in the various subforums but since I am currently really busy (have the phone for 3 weeks and I am not using it cause had no time to check XDA ) if you are kind enough I have some questions that spending more time in the threads would probably answer themselves but alas...
A: If I root the G3 can I bring it back to stock without any indication it got rooted (I heard some phones have special logs that show if a phone has been rooted that survive the various flashes), in case I need to send it for service?
B: Should I go with the root method shown on XDA TV (which doesn't show how to install a custom recovery) or one of the one click auto batch scripts?
C: I think generally this question is not allowed cause it can lead to flame but which ROM would you recommend I try first? I need just a clean, smooth running ROM. Disclaimer: Avoid arguing with other users if you disagree with something they said, just state the ROM and if you want your reason for picking it and I will scroll through them and decide.
Much obliged if you care to answer them and apologies to mods if this breaks any rules.
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A: You can always go back to stock using LG flash tool with no evidence of rooting nor like samsung's knox
B: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3072767
C: I personally use resurrection remix rom based on CM12 due to performance but if you want fully working G3 with no bugs at all I recommend my favorite rom CupaChups 4.2. Super fast stock base rom with some extra features.
P.S. I recommend you to instal Kernel Adiutor from the play store after you root your G3 and change the governor from default Interactive to Conservative. Cos from some unknown reasons the Interactive governor is bugged on all G3 and changing that will highly increase your performance speed and feel. This works with base and aosp roms also.
Hope this helps
via LG G3 @ Resurrection Remix
Thank you, is there a problem if the phone is already on stock 5.0? Can I still root it with the same methods or must I restore it to 4.4.x? (A simple restore to factory blabla does it?)
Cheers
Nihim said:
Thank you, is there a problem if the phone is already on stock 5.0? Can I still root it with the same methods or must I restore it to 4.4.x? (A simple restore to factory blabla does it?)
Cheers
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If you have a look around there's a one click method that works for all G3 variants regardless of software version that is here on the forums. You can use that, download the zip for your desired custom rom, install a custom recovery and then flash the ROM and you should be good to go. There's plenty of guides for you to use, and each custom rom thread should have it's own installation guide
iDefalt said:
If you have a look around there's a one click method that works for all G3 variants regardless of software version that is here on the forums. You can use that, download the zip for your desired custom rom, install a custom recovery and then flash the ROM and you should be good to go. There's plenty of guides for you to use, and each custom rom thread should have it's own installation guide
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Thanks, guess will have to grab the first tutorial / ROM I see and go for it
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Asus Zenfone 2[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: What are the variants of this phone and also the differences between them?[/SIZE]Here is a complete comparison between all the variants:
[SIZE=+1]Q2: I want to ask a question, where can i do that?[/SIZE]Before making a thread,take a look here and see if there is an already answer to your question.
If not then you can freely ask over here: ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
[SIZE=+1]Q3: How to unlock my bootloader?[/SIZE]To unlock your bootloader just follow up this link: and the thread is made for both variants which means Z00A & Z008
[SIZE=+1]Q4: How to lock again my bootloader?[/SIZE]For now there isn't a method to lock again the bootloader so for now you can't.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Where can i find the GApps?[/SIZE]Here: .
[SIZE=+1]Q6: How to root my device on stock ROM?[/SIZE]To Root your device first you need to have the bootloader unlocked to do this just check out the previous questions.
Well to do it, it's very simple, if you're on Windows just follow up this link:
If you are running Ubuntu or an Ubuntu based distro on your machine the process is different,and it's more complicated for a new comer.
So in order to make it simply for the user i released this zip containing an automate script so just run Zenfone2Root.sh into a terminal window and leave it work.
Download link here
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do i install Xposed over my device?[/SIZE]
**Warning** From the latest update(The one from 04 November) Xposed Framework is not working anymore, by installing it you will result into a bootloop
If you're not on the latest one and your computer is running Windows just head over here:
But if you are running Ubuntu or an Ubuntu based distro on your machine the process is different,and it's more complicated for a new comer.
So in order to make it simply for the user i released this zip containing an automate script so just run InstallXposedFramework.sh into a terminal window and leave it work.
Download link here
[SIZE=+1]Q8: I heard there is a WhatsApp group and a Telegram one,which one is the best?[/SIZE]There isn't a best one here, but a more secure one yes there is one, and that one is Telegram of course. Me and some developers are on the Telegram group. We don't use Whatsapp because our numbers would be exposed to all the users and sincerely i and the others don't want that.
Here is the thread for the Telegram Group.
In case you still want to join the WhatsApp group here is the thread
[SIZE=+1]Q9: I rooted my Zenfone, i'm on stock and i want to update it. What to do?[/SIZE]Don't worry your answer is covered entirely here
[SIZE=+1]Q10: I have unlocked bootloader and i want to upgrade my stock ROM[/SIZE]If you are on stock ROM and you got unlocked bootloader you are able to update your phone only and only if you didn't touched any system files, like xposed, root etc.. In that case yeah you will end into a bootloop or the installation will even fails.
[SIZE=+1]Q11: We will have Android M?[/SIZE]Ok so, this was and it's still talked very much by the whole community... Nothing is confirmed for sure,we're hearing some news about the fact that Asus is actually working on it,but officially nothing was announced yet. But don't drop your hopes guys cause Zenfone 2 got released this year so normally the Android M upgrade will be for sure confirmed, but we don't just know when. A talk thread about this can be found here
[SIZE=+1]Q12: What's the difference between dirty and clean flash?[/SIZE]Maybe you will be heard this many times on the forum,or if you didn't heard well i will tell you what's this all about:
Basically dirty flash is when you flash a ROM by cleaning only cache and dalvik and by complete flash we're intending to have besides the wipe cache and dalvik also the wipe data. .
[SIZE=+1]Q13: I saw Asus also released a tool to unlock the bootloader what to do?[/SIZE]Yeah, this thing was also discussed by some users. Well if you're unlocking your bootloader by the "Unofficial method" made by us on XDA Asus will not have the possibility to track your phone (Warranty things), so if you're unlocking the bootloader with the Unofficial method Asus will not directly know that your warranty is lost but if you're doing it with the official method then yes.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: I'm on CyanogenMod but i want to go back on stock[/SIZE]No problem if you want to go back on stock, just pick up the latest stock factory ROM from here: but for the fact that you're using the TWRP you will also need to modify the updater-script of your zip in order to fit and make you flash correctly the stock ROM so for that just head over here
[SIZE=+1]Q15: The stock ROM is full of apps that i don't use, how to get rid of some of them?[/SIZE]Try looking here:
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A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this FAQ
This is an informative thread in order to don't make threads for already answered questions, and to maintain a bit the order around.
I will continue to update this thread as much as i can for all the users.
Hope that's help a bit the new comers with this device
Regards
Stock android on ZF2
Hi.
Thank you very much for the super informative post. I am going to buy a ZF2 and I want to check if it is possible to run stock Android in this device. This is more an option for me and not a necessity. I just do not like customizations such as ZenUI, HTC Sense, TouchWiz and so. I have chosen this model for the price vs functionality otherwise I know that I could go for a Nexus model or a Motorola device that run on near stock android.
Thank you again.
P. S. I have never rooted any of my android devices so far. I am not familiar with the process and I always have the fear that I may brick my device.
nilac said:
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Asus Zenfone 2[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: What are the variants of this phone and also the differences between them?[/SIZE]Here is a complete comparison between all the variants:
[SIZE=+1]Q2: I want to ask a question, where can i do that?[/SIZE]Before making a thread,take a look here and see if there is an already answer to your question.
If not then you can freely ask over here: ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
[SIZE=+1]Q3: How to unlock my bootloader?[/SIZE]To unlock your bootloader just follow up this link: and the thread is made for both variants which means Z00A & Z008
[SIZE=+1]Q4: How to lock again my bootloader?[/SIZE]For now there isn't a method to lock again the bootloader so for now you can't.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Where can i find the GApps?[/SIZE]Here: .
[SIZE=+1]Q6: How to root my device on stock ROM?[/SIZE]To Root your device first you need to have the bootloader unlocked to do this just check out the previous questions.
Well to do it, it's very simple, if you're on Windows just follow up this link:
If you are running Ubuntu or an Ubuntu based distro on your machine the process is different,and it's more complicated for a new comer.
So in order to make it simply for the user i released this zip containing an automate script so just run Zenfone2Root.sh into a terminal window and leave it work.
Download link here
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do i install Xposed over my device?[/SIZE]
**Warning** From the latest update(The one from 04 November) Xposed Framework is not working anymore, by installing it you will result into a bootloop
If you're not on the latest one and your computer is running Windows just head over here:
But if you are running Ubuntu or an Ubuntu based distro on your machine the process is different,and it's more complicated for a new comer.
So in order to make it simply for the user i released this zip containing an automate script so just run InstallXposedFramework.sh into a terminal window and leave it work.
Download link here
[SIZE=+1]Q8: I heard there is a WhatsApp group and a Telegram one,which one is the best?[/SIZE]There isn't a best one here, but a more secure one yes there is one, and that one is Telegram of course. Me and some developers are on the Telegram group. We don't use Whatsapp because our numbers would be exposed to all the users and sincerely i and the others don't want that.
Here is the thread for the Telegram Group.
In case you still want to join the WhatsApp group here is the thread
[SIZE=+1]Q9: I rooted my Zenfone, i'm on stock and i want to update it. What to do?[/SIZE]Don't worry your answer is covered entirely here
[SIZE=+1]Q10: I have unlocked bootloader and i want to upgrade my stock ROM[/SIZE]If you are on stock ROM and you got unlocked bootloader you are able to update your phone only and only if you didn't touched any system files, like xposed, root etc.. In that case yeah you will end into a bootloop or the installation will even fails.
[SIZE=+1]Q11: We will have Android M?[/SIZE]Ok so, this was and it's still talked very much by the whole community... Nothing is confirmed for sure,we're hearing some news about the fact that Asus is actually working on it,but officially nothing was announced yet. But don't drop your hopes guys cause Zenfone 2 got released this year so normally the Android M upgrade will be for sure confirmed, but we don't just know when. A talk thread about this can be found here
[SIZE=+1]Q12: What's the difference between dirty and clean flash?[/SIZE]Maybe you will be heard this many times on the forum,or if you didn't heard well i will tell you what's this all about:
Basically dirty flash is when you flash a ROM by cleaning only cache and dalvik and by complete flash we're intending to have besides the wipe cache and dalvik also the wipe data. .
[SIZE=+1]Q13: I saw Asus also released a tool to unlock the bootloader what to do?[/SIZE]Yeah, this thing was also discussed by some users. Well if you're unlocking your bootloader by the "Unofficial method" made by us on XDA Asus will not have the possibility to track your phone (Warranty things), so if you're unlocking the bootloader with the Unofficial method Asus will not directly know that your warranty is lost but if you're doing it with the official method then yes.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: I'm on CyanogenMod but i want to go back on stock[/SIZE]No problem if you want to go back on stock, just pick up the latest stock factory ROM from here: but for the fact that you're using the TWRP you will also need to modify the updater-script of your zip in order to fit and make you flash correctly the stock ROM so for that just head over here
[SIZE=+1]Q15: The stock ROM is full of apps that i don't use, how to get rid of some of them?[/SIZE]Try looking here:
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I want multiboot in my zenfone 2 is there any feature to boot multirom at same
Tarunim Patel said:
I want multiboot in my zenfone 2 is there any feature to boot multirom at same
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That's a Work in progress now
Hi, please give me an instruction flash stock recovery to my zen2 Z00A 4GB/ 32GB, now my zen2 is on firmware 2.20.40.168 unlock bootloader + root + twrp.
Thanks
[q] [official howto] complete guide to root & unlock bootloader for verizon note 4
Gents,
As the title says: This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. The thing is that after looking and searching throughout this XDA section, here's what I've found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/noob-how-unroot-phone-t3418431
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/note-4-verizon-bootloader-unlock-t3358913
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...t/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144
I would normally have no problem diving in head first into any of these threads. The issue is that even as I begin to read them, in each of these threads there's a handful of individuals claiming something like: 'Oh, you left this step out' or 'You forgot to include' this, or 'This only applies to this, but not that' and so forth.
I'm not really knew to the world of modding, rooting, theming, unlocking and so forth...but it does scare me a bit when there's so much information that seems to contradict other information or at the very least appears to be incomplete.
If possible, can someone with a solid understanding of the Verizon Note 4 and all things Permanent Root/BootLoader Unlock/Custom Recovery/Custom ROM installation please shed some light and provide some guidance for me on this thread?
I'm sure it would benefit many.
Just trying to get this Note 4 permanently rooted, with a kick-ass recovery...a snappy kernal and an awesome custom rom for my daily driver...all without bricking the poor guy.
Not sure how much it matters, however Just FYI here is some specifics on my particular Verizon Note 4:
Model Number: SM-N910V
Android Version: 5.0.1
Hardware Version: N910V.06
Please advise if possible.
Thank you,
BJ
You got here late............................
You need a History lesson. but I don't have time to give it to you. This thing has evolved. All the threads you mentioned have contributed to the testing and understanding.
Some of the OP in some of the threads have changed and no longer list the ROM's that first came out for Newly rooted Verizon Note 4. ( I wish they would bring back the custom 5.1.1 ROM's but they have moved on to Marshmallow )
I can tell you this. The first time you permanently root your phone, it should be on stock 5.1.1.
I created a thread mostly for my own use here http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...bilized-process-to-unlock-bootloader-t3375527
My thread can get you to a rooted stock Note 4 on stock 5.1.1 but my thread was not created for a newbie. You need a basic understanding of what you are doing.
doctor-cool said:
I wish they would bring back the custom 5.1.1 ROM's but they have moved on to Marshmallow.
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You said it all right there!
I have tried several Marshmallow ROMs and I always come back to 5.11. In my opinion it is just a better operating system!
All of my apps are able to write to the SD card with no issues and that is important to me.
doctor-cool said:
You need a History lesson. but I don't have time to give it to you. This thing has evolved. All the threads you mentioned have contributed to the testing and understanding.
Some of the OP in some of the threads have changed and no longer list the ROM's that first came out for Newly rooted Verizon Note 4. ( I wish they would bring back the custom 5.1.1 ROM's but they have moved on to Marshmallow )
I can tell you this. The first time you permanently root your phone, it should be on stock 5.1.1.
I created a thread mostly for my own use here http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...bilized-process-to-unlock-bootloader-t3375527
My thread can get you to a rooted stock Note 4 on stock 5.1.1 but my thread was not created for a newbie. You need a basic understanding of what you are doing.
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Is it possible to get permanent root on the Verizon Note 4 coming from Stock 6.0.1 ? If not, is there a downgrade procedure, coupled with a perm root guide?
Thx.
BJ.
Team,
So after some more searching...it looks like this may be what I'm looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-step-step-stock-n910v-6-0-1-to-t3426905
So, here's the last question (I know, I know)...but BESIDES CM13...are there any other recommended ROMS for Verizon Note 4 on Marshmallow?
Thx.
BJ
Perhaps this questions appears a couple of time, but I do not find an answer:
Some Apps are the opinion I am using a jailbreaked or rooted mobile. My mobile device is for shure not rooted or something.
What I did:
I have the good old oneplus one. Until last Friday it was working with the last stock CM 13.1. And with this it was working since years.
But I want to have an update to the latest release, to go technically on latest OS. So I installed LineageOS nightly 15.1.
First of all: great work. It is running fluidly with no problems.
Only some issues with rooting?!
My OpO is not rooted. Some apps I need for my daily work can not be installed like the ServiceNow. Some other apps say: no support, because of a rooted mobile like Mercedes me.
I tried to root it for afterwards to unroot. But our companies policy app immediately factory resets my phone after installing SuperSU. From this issue I know, it is not rooted. I checked with RootChrcker as well: unrooted.
Why some specific apps mean: rooted?
Lowrider39 said:
Perhaps this questions appears a couple of time, but I do not find an answer:.....
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Official LineageOS thread that's specific to your device for member guidance and support.
(Though, the title states 14.1, the threads title just wasn't changed yet to reflect the 15.1.)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3543489
If all else fails, and you don't receive any responses from the above thread, you can always try to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731638
Just an FYI... In general, all of the Official LineageOS builds are not rooted by default. This is why the Lineage Team provides flashable Root Addons located at the bottom of the device listing on their downloads page that's labeled "Extras".
SuperSU and others alike are just optional choices and should not be flashed together.
Good Luck!
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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
@Lowrider39, did you flahsed addonsu zip?
In you have, please go to the Setting >> Developer Options >> Root Access.
Select 'Apps and ADB' if you haven't done so.
Maybe this helps. (this whined me, too for a while).