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[Q] updating firmware on a rooted att M8?

Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters..... also i flashed twrp cause there was no OTA att update found (checked twice)

Dragonmaster0430 said:
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters.....
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1) Mods won't like you posting a question in the Dev thread... there are specific sections (general, firmware, etc) where you can post it...
2)Considering that your phone is practically new, if you only rooted it and haven't installed a custom recovery, you will be able to update your firmare (OTA) through the built in upgrade process on your phone. Once, that is done, root your phone and install a custom recovery like TWRP.
good luck

Deathsting_50cal said:
1) Mods won't like you posting a question in the Dev thread... there are specific sections (general, firmware, etc) where you can post it...
2)Considering that your phone is practically new, if you only rooted it and haven't installed a custom recovery, you will be able to update your firmare (OTA) through the built in upgrade process on your phone. Once, that is done, root your phone and install a custom recovery like TWRP.
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1. SH!t sorry! I didn't realize ?
2. ...i already flashed TWRP,cause i checked twice for a OTA before hand and therr was no update found

Anyone got any ideas?

Dragonmaster0430 said:
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters..... also i flashed twrp cause there was no OTA att update found (checked twice)
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Yes, I sure do.
First of all, if you want the newest ViperOne, you'll want 5.0.1 firmware, at least.
Hook up to you PC. Get into ADB/fastboot, and issue the command fastboot getvar all.
Post the readout here, and I, or someone else, will point you in the proper direction to update your firmware.
Please make sure to delete the serial# and IMEI from the readout. Never post those in a public forum.

xunholyx said:
Yes, I sure do.
First of all, if you want the newest ViperOne, you'll want 5.0.1 firmware, at least.
Hook up to you PC. Get into ADB/fastboot, and issue the command fastboot getvar all.
Post the readout here, and I, or someone else, will point you in the proper direction to update your firmware.
Please make sure to delete the serial# and IMEI from the readout. Never post those in a public forum.
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Ok sure!....how do I issue a command?

Dragonmaster0430 said:
Ok sure!....how do I issue a command?
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Have you never used ADB or fastboot before?
Okay. This will update your firmware. Backup anything important to you, because this will wipe your phone.
Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
Scroll down to where it says "Manual system update instructions". Read what it says, then click the download link at the bottom.

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Have you never used ADB or fastboot before?
Okay. This will update your firmware. Backup anything important to you, because this will wipe your phone.
Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
Scroll down to where it says "Manual system update instructions". Read what it says, then click the download link at the bottom.
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Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?

Dragonmaster0430 said:
Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
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Yes, but that's easy. Unlock your bootloader, flash TWRP, and flash a rooted ROM, such as ViperOne.
Also, I recommend not using one click toolkit methods. They often cause problems, plus doing it manually is easy and gives you an introduction to ADB and fastboot, making it less intimidating.

I don't know how to do it manually =( last time I tried I hard bricked my m7

Dragonmaster0430 said:
Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
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I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...

Dragonmaster0430 said:
I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
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what should i do now?

Dragonmaster0430 said:
I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
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You need to re-lock your bootloader first if you are not S-Off.
Get back into fastboot and do fastboot oem lock, then leave your phone connected, and run the RUU again.

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You need to re-lock your bootloader first if you are not S-Off.
Get back into fastboot and do fastboot oem lock, then leave your phone connected, and run the RUU again.
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ok I did that my bootloader now shows
"*** TAMPERED***
*** RELOCKED ***
and i still am get the same error message that I posted the screenshot of before

Dragonmaster0430 said:
ok I did that my bootloader now shows
"*** TAMPERED***
*** RELOCKED ***
and i still am get the same error message that I posted the screenshot of before
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You have an AT&T phone, right? That's what it says in the title. And that download link I gave you is from HTC's official website for the latest AT&T RUU.

xunholyx said:
You have an AT&T phone, right? That's what it says in the title. And that download link I gave you is from HTC's official website for the latest AT&T RUU.
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Yup It is at&t

Dragonmaster0430 said:
Yup It is at&t
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I don't know.
Maybe you don't have the drivers installed on your PC.
Go to Device Manager with your phone connected. You should see that your M8 is connected.
If you don't see it in Device Manager, download HTC Sync Manager and run it to install the drivers. After that, uninstall HTC Sync. It doesn't play nice with ADB and fastboot. The drivers will remain.
Then go to Device Manager and confirm that your phone is listed there when connected..

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I don't know.
Maybe you don't have the drivers installed on your PC.
Go to Device Manager with your phone connected. You should see that your M8 is connected.
If you don't see it in Device Manager, download HTC Sync Manager and run it to install the drivers. After that, uninstall HTC Sync. It doesn't play nice with ADB and fastboot. The drivers will remain.
Then go to Device Manager and confirm that your phone is listed there when connected..
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mine shows up under device manager as "MTP"

Dragonmaster0430 said:
mine shows up under device manager as "MTP"
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I really don't know what's going on here.
I do know that if you were to go S-Off, updating your firmware is a piece of cake. You just need to find the firmware.zip and flash it.

xunholyx said:
I really don't know what's going on here.
I do know that if you were to go S-Off, updating your firmware is a piece of cake. You just need to find the firmware.zip and flash it.
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how do i do all that?

[Q] ATT ZE500CL/Z00D Bricked After OTA Update - HELP (ZenFone 2E)

I have an ATT ZenFone 2E that I rooted successfully with this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3116531). Due to an error on my part(fat finger) I accidentally started the OTA update. Now when I try to boot the phone all I get is the AT&T logo/splash screen. I can get it to go into recovery mode and it also will connect via ADB. I have tried flashing the UL-ASUS_Z00D-WW-12.16.5.30-user.zip firmware via ADB fastboot but I get an error saying firmware is wrong carrier ATT (WW). Am I using the wrong firmware for AT&T? I have searched all over and cannot find any ZenFone 2 firmware other than WW, TW, and CN. Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

JRSouth said:
I have an ATT ZenFone 2E that I rooted successfully with this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3116531). Due to an error on my part(fat finger) I accidentally started the OTA update. Now when I try to boot the phone all I get is the AT&T logo/splash screen. I can get it to go into recovery mode and it also will connect via ADB. I have tried flashing the UL-ASUS_Z00D-WW-12.16.5.30-user.zip firmware via ADB fastboot but I get an error saying firmware is wrong carrier ATT (WW). Am I using the wrong firmware for AT&T? I have searched all over and cannot find any ZenFone 2 firmware other than WW, TW, and CN. Any help or suggestions much appreciated.
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i have the exact problem since saturday, you have to use the ATT firmware but i couldnt find it anywhere

also
please pm me if u fixed yours

Lactaid said:
please pm me if u fixed yours
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Still no luck. I'm sure if we could find the AT&T firmware we would be able to recover. Unfortunately it appears it is not available on ASUS support and AT&T doesn't even provide firmware. Our only hope may be from a backup of another device that isn't bricked.
Does anybody know if we could possibly use the temporary CWM recovery used in the root method to flash to another ROM that is compatible with this device? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Are there any details I can provide that would be helpful in finding a solution to recover this device? I've seen a few other people are having the same issue as I am and I would like to help them as well if I can get mine fixed. Thanks

JRSouth said:
Are there any details I can provide that would be helpful in finding a solution to recover this device? I've seen a few other people are having the same issue as I am and I would like to help them as well if I can get mine fixed. Thanks
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ive literally tried everything, my device has been bricked for like 3 weeks now

Lactaid said:
ive literally tried everything, my device has been bricked for like 3 weeks now
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Just out of curiosity have you tried running the xoa_unroot.bat while your device is in recovery/fastboot mode? Im not sure if it will help but I've found in other threads that to avoid soft bricking your device you must run the unroot prior to applying the OTA update. I'm sure it's probably too late but maybe worth a shot. I'm going to try it when I get home from work today.

JRSouth said:
Just out of curiosity have you tried running the xoa_unroot.bat while your device is in recovery/fastboot mode? Im not sure if it will help but I've found in other threads that to avoid soft bricking your device you must run the unroot prior to applying the OTA update. I'm sure it's probably too late but maybe worth a shot. I'm going to try it when I get home from work today.
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i havent tried it yet, do you have a tutorial of it?

The truth hurts, your screwd. This is a budget phone. At&t will not support it. Throw away device my their standards.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505774&d=1444776691 here the system image for the file maybe try to flash it to see if it helps

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63323103&postcount=118
^^^This worked for me successfully!
Make sure to only restore system and disable MD5 Checksum Verification.

I have the same problem, what do I do with that file? How do I apply it through the SD, so I can apply update from SD? I forgot pin code to phone so i need to restore

need help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505774&d=1444776691 here the system image for the file maybe try to flash it to see if it helps
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how do I flash this?

Hola, alguien lo consiguió hacer..???

Lactaid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505774&d=1444776691 here the system image for the file maybe try to flash it to see if it helps
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Im getting an error that day footer is wrong :/

m1chb3ltr3 said:
Im getting an error that day footer is wrong :/
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Wait, are you bricked and tried using that as the fix? I cant post links but Check out Asus, They have Firmware, Kernel (havent checked but read it earlier today), and Boot Unlock that you can get right from (assuming you have an account) My Products.
Also... Has anyone used that method recently?
Cathaterfish said:
Sorry I will give credit to DavePmer for his guide in minute, but qouting him for some reason wouldnt let me post, even when I removed the links? anyways I'll edit and give credit I promise
So my phone is stuck on the Asus Logo, I downloaded all of this and followed the instructions all the way up to:
11) now the fun part. open your microsd card and check the folder TWRP\BACKUPS see if it has a folder named
01234567890123456789 if it does great if not, not a problem just copy all the system files from the folder
you extracted TWRP-zf2e-ATT_12.16.10.7 to your microsd card TWRP\BACKUP\01234567890123456789\ whatever folder you have next\ in other words, replace your system.ext4.win000 files with my system.ext4.win000 file.
Replace your system.ext4.win001 with mine, and replace system.ext4.win00.md5 with mine as well as system.ext4.win001.md5 when done safely dismount the microsd card.
It then occurred to me that i should be more careful this time around... This was from October and although I ran across links saying for the most part that this was a good shot for fixing my ZE500CL, Z00D or whatever. But things have changed since then and I was wondering if this is still the best/easiest/safe route. I learned pretty quick that over looking things like OTA/Root or in my case Making assumptions is a fast path to really doing a number on your phone. (Honestly I just started even giving thought to rooting my phone, just considered them back ups I kept in a box). I now have the itch to do this right so hoping to fix this and go about this the right way.
Thanks for any input.
Currently DLing RussaiNBeaR, went and bought a card reader/writer. I was going to Download the firmware, kernel and boot unlock tool but currently staying at a place where im getting 160kbs on my DL's. So if I can get away with davepmer's guide that would be great, or something other or smaller than downloading 4gbs on this Internet Connection.
EDIT: Forgot to add that I haven't completed this step yet because the wording kind of tripped me up. And I want to do this right. When he says "in other words replace your system.ext4.win000 files with my system.ext4.win000 file." and then goes on and 3 more to the list. Does that mean only copy and replace those 4? or does that include all system.(whatever).(extension) files? Im sure it sounds really dumb or noobish but the fact that the next step is using twrp to restore using system only makes me afraid to do this part wrong.
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ayuda
ATT ZE500CL/Z00D rom

New HTC One M9 Verizon Update?

Anyone know what this is for?

Jrocker23 said:
Anyone know what this is for?
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Hm. 612 megs. That could be....well let's see.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Installed and currently on the Android is upgrading/Optimizing apps screen...... Hopefully won't take too much longer.

software repair patch for 5.1 as told by vzw customer service. what it is repairing i dont know
3.10.605.7 / Base: 2.12.C1144073

Nothing different.... Seems just like a security patch.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/htc-one-m9-update/

SnoStorm said:
Nothing different.... Seems just like a security patch.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/htc-one-m9-update/
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One can only wonder what the heck verizon does to their software such that it requires a 612meg security patch huh?
Anyhow.. Time to use that nandroid i posed in the dev section to accept the OTA.. -or- I will post an updated one later this evening.

Probably 600mb of updated NFL bloatware included and the rest just the security update.

Any word yet on whether this is really just a 612Meg security patch?

jtommyj said:
Any word yet on whether this is really just a 612Meg security patch?
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yup, nothing special

Anyone know if letting this thing run and update will break root? I'm stock, rooted. Don't want to lose that and not be able to get it back myself.

baune7 said:
Anyone know if letting this thing run and update will break root? I'm stock, rooted. Don't want to lose that and not be able to get it back myself.
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are you SOFF? if so, you will be fine

Yes.. I'm s-off and unlocked. So after it updates, will it still be rooted? Or would I havery to re-root it? I'm just worried because my cable Internet isn't working for a few days and I need my wifi tether. Thanks

Ran into an issue with this update. It failed to install on 11/3 with a error code 409, but when I try to download it again by selecting "Check for new system updates" it says I have the latest update. I've rebooted a number of times and it shows up every time. From what little information I can find online, I have to reset my phone to factory then attempt to update again. I want to avoid this so here I am.
I'm on my phone so I can't properly upload the screenshots. I posted Google Drive links for now
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B__V8WYcxeW8dkVxOXktZXZHcVU/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B__V8WYcxeW8YWdsU1kyMmZOcFk/view?usp=sharing

gumbyx84 said:
Ran into an issue with this update. It failed to install on 11/3 with a error code 409, but when I try to download it again by selecting "Check for new system updates" it says I have the latest update. I've rebooted a number of times and it shows up every time. From what little information I can find online, I have to reset my phone to factory then attempt to update again. I want to avoid this so here I am.
I'm on my phone so I can't properly upload the screenshots. I posted Google Drive links for now
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B__V8WYcxeW8YWdsU1kyMmZOcFk/view?usp=docslist_api
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B__V8WYcxeW8dkVxOXktZXZHcVU/view?usp=docslist_api
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Flash the custom firmware zip and restore the nandroid I posted of the update. Then wipe data for the app htcdm. Flash supersu.zip and you're done.
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dottat said:
Flash the custom firmware zip and restore the nandroid I posted of the update. Then wipe data for the app htcdm. Flash supersu.zip and you're done.
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I'm not rooted.
Update: I decided to just to a factory reset. Thankfully it worked and I am at the latest firmware.

So I've tried letting this update run a couple times. Downloading for the third time as I write this. When it tries to install, it just reboots into TWRP recovery and does nothing. Then I restart the phone and basically start the process all over again. Any guidance on how to get this squared away?? I met one of the members here with a card who S-offed, unlocked, rooted, my phone which I'm thankful for. Just want to be stock rooted is all. Don't really do much with custom roms on this phone. Thanks.

baune7 said:
So I've tried letting this update run a couple times. Downloading for the third time as I write this. When it tries to install, it just reboots into TWRP recovery and does nothing. Then I restart the phone and basically start the process all over again. Any guidance on how to get this squared away?? I met one of the members here with a card who S-offed, unlocked, rooted, my phone which I'm thankful for. Just want to be stock rooted is all. Don't really do much with custom roms on this phone. Thanks.
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I'm pretty sure you need stock recovery to take an OTA.

SigLover21 said:
I'm pretty sure you need stock recovery to take an OTA.
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Ok.. Thanks.. I'll have to check into that

Marshmallow on zenwatch 1

Did anyone receive Marshmallow update on zenwatch 1.

nothing at this time... probably next year depending on asus....

not yet, I'm confident there will be the update sooner or later....

I think Asus have just forgotten first Gen users, they're so slow at releasing updates

I asked on their official forum, and an Asus rep did say that they are working on the update for the 1st gen Zenwatch, which means we'll just have to wait.

Thanks for letting us know that...atleast its coming to us.
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itechnoguy said:
I asked on their official forum, and an Asus rep did say that they are working on the update for the 1st gen Zenwatch, which means we'll just have to wait.
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I saw in that thread that somebody's been told the end of March. I guess we'll get it when we get it.

Mm ota started for zenwatch 2
Today asus has started MM OTA s for zen watch 2........so we could expect this on Zenwatch 1 soon...

mpt123 said:
Today asus has started MM OTA s for zen watch 2........so we could expect this on Zenwatch 1 soon...
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It started today.......see the attachment
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mpt123 said:
It started today.......see the attachment
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@mpt123 can you try to extract OTA link using ADB?

Harsh said:
@mpt123 can you try to extract OTA link using ADB?
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The update was successfully downloaded and then it was going to install by rebooting.
unfortunately then it remained in the recovery screen for some time and then it restarted back to 5.1
Till then iam trying to get the update back by resetting device and clearing memory but no success.

mpt123 said:
The update was successfully downloaded and then it was going to install by rebooting.
unfortunately then it remained in the recovery screen for some time and then it restarted back to 5.1
Till then iam trying to get the update back by resetting device and clearing memory but no success.
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Are you running the update with the watch in it's charging cradle and charging?.. This is the best (recommended) way to get a successful update.

Combat Gerbil said:
Are you running the update with the watch in it's charging cradle and charging?.. This is the best (recommended) way to get a successful update.
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Thanks, the update is downloading while its charging....but again installation is failing in recovery......if anybody knows how to copy this update file through adb or some other means then i could post it here and see hw it performs

Extracting OTA link from watch, instructions as follows.
It will only work if you have not yet downloaded update.
First you will need to enable Developer Mode on your watch (Settings>About>Build Number)
Keep on tapping BUILD NUMBER it until says that you are now developer.
After that in Settings > Developer options > Enable ADB Debugging
And connect your watch to computer via usb and accept/agree. (Hope you have adb installed in your PC/MAC)
This only works if you have not updated already. After that follow this steps in below link.
http://ausdroid.net/howto/capture-ota-update/
Line you are looking would contain folling at end " MEC23S-from-LCA43.zip"

Harsh said:
Line you are looking would contain folling at end " MEC23S-from-LCB51.zip"
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For us shouldn't that be "...-from-LCA43.zip"?

CSX321 said:
For us shouldn't that be "...-from-LCA43.zip"?
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Thanks man, Fixed now.

CSX321 said:
For us shouldn't that be "...-from-LCA43.zip"?
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Depends what version you are currently running..?

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Depends what version you are currently running..?
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There is normally only an OTA from the current version, which is LCA43.

Here's the link: https://android.googleapis.com/pack...a.signed-signed-anthias-MEC23S-from-LCA43.zip

Zenwatch OTA Guys
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota/asus_anthias_anthias/2131c29cee59d8a1aee01f5165c3cc875b7d0c9a.signed-signed-anthias-MEC23S-from-LCA43.zip
Credit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/48yc4u/ota_linkasus_zenwatch_v1_marchmallow_update/

[Q/A] How do i downgrade from 6.0 to 5.0??

i want to downgrade 6.0 to 5.0 for xposed and something.
please help me.
ze550ml

you can follow steps on this link, it works for me
MOD Edit:
This has the potential to brick your device. Use at you're own discretion.
http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=79480&highlight=downgrade

on ze551ml I just followed the unbricking guides (xFSTK, AFT)

luthfanos said:
you can follow steps on this link, it works for me http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=79480&highlight=downgrade
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dont know why. but i tried this and dont work. when reboot to bootloader. my phone have blank screen.

VinzNguyen said:
dont know why. but i tried this and dont work. when reboot to bootloader. my phone have blank screen.
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did you flash the dnx and the ifwi also the droidboot for ze550ml?

This title is misleading. It's not a "how-to" thread. And it doesn't even belong to the general section, but rather in the questions section.
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luthfanos said:
did you flash the dnx and the ifwi also the droidboot for ze550ml?
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yesss

VinzNguyen said:
dont know why. but i tried this and dont work. when reboot to bootloader. my phone have blank screen.
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Unlock with ZF2_one_click_unlock_by_sorg_v2

Just adb sideload rom.zip dont work to downgrade to .184 firmware?

VinzNguyen said:
dont know why. but i tried this and dont work. when reboot to bootloader. my phone have blank screen.
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same issue for me too, after restarting to bootloader, stuck at black screen. dont know what to do

This MAY brick your phone. DO NOT USE you can unbrick with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-brick-soft-hard-bricked-zenfone-2-t3284256

OP be careful of what you do to your device. I would research it more before jumping into anything, because you do have a potential to brick the device.
Thanks
Wolf

Why return to 5.0 só fast...is more easy wait for oficial ota of 6.0.1 and do adb sideload!

I want to downgrade as well, I've found several guides, but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone.
I saw in one place that sideloading the stock 5.0 firmware from the asus website could work... would this be a valid solution? Would it be as simple as sideload with adb the stock 5.0 firmware, if I'm in the 6.0 already?

zch_fernando said:
I want to downgrade as well, I've found several guides, but I'm afraid I'll brick my phone.
I saw in one place that sideloading the stock 5.0 firmware from the asus website could work... would this be a valid solution? Would it be as simple as sideload with adb the stock 5.0 firmware, if I'm in the 6.0 already?
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BlackForward said:
Hi, I do not speak English very well, but I'll try.
First go to the website of Asus, and download the firmware .. 184 or this link (http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...user.zip?_ga=1.147549438.850793534.1463019251) and put the external SD Card!!!
NOTE: If your bootloader is similar to the image (with the blue letters ..), you just need to step 3 of this my turorial
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1. Go to this page (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/) and follow the steps of the second method..
1.1 Download Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184 version (https://mega.co.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw)
1.2 Download and extract FlashTools (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3301263&d=1431011927)
1.3 Extract Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184_system_w_root.zip (for step 1.1) and put the "system.img" in the folder of FlashTools together with "boot.img", "droidboot.img" and "recovery.img"
2. Now follow the steps of the second method (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/), from step 7 to 11;
3. Also I was stuck in the bootloader after this procedure... BUT, you need to download this file (the first method): http://www.mediafire.com/download/v6m7n9j0gqins9b/CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel.zip;
3.1 And follow the steps from 1 to 9 (the first method): https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/... EXCEPT: The steps include the root (you do not need the root ..)
3.2 When you are already in CWM recovery, only install the firmware 184 (of start.. of Asus) which is in the external SD Card ... and end ^^.
3.3 I recommend wipe data / factory after starting the device first time...
I have helped
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Try this one ^ It did worked for me, just make sure you read the tutorial carefully so you won't mess up your phone.

Flynhx said:
Try this one ^ It did worked for me, just make sure you read the tutorial carefully so you won't mess up your phone.
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Thank you!!! This worked!
I got into boot loop, but I did factory reset, and everything is good as new!
The only weird thing... the Mail app (Asus email) is missing. I found somewhere the apk file, and I did a sideload of it, and it works. But if I check on the computer the Google Play store, it says that the app is incompatible with my device...

zch_fernando said:
Thank you!!! This worked!
I got into boot loop, but I did factory reset, and everything is good as new!
The only weird thing... the Mail app (Asus email) is missing. I found somewhere the apk file, and I did a sideload of it, and it works. But if I check on the computer the Google Play store, it says that the app is incompatible with my device...
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Glad that it worked for you too!
Bootloop is normal as seen on the tutorial.
I think that's normal since Asus will replace their default mail app to Gmail once MM final is release. same goes for my phone, Asus Mail doesn't come preinstalled.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA-Developers mobile app

Flynhx said:
Try this one ^ It did worked for me, just make sure you read the tutorial carefully so you won't mess up your phone.
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Wasted two hours trying to figure how to combine the .bin files into system.img file and still didn't find it.
They were not combined automatically upon extracting them. Used Winrar and 7-zip.
I'm on beta. I only wanted to move to CyanogenMod.
Someone please show me the way.