I think this device has a locked bootloader (as some other's do). The sourcode is not yet available on ASUS, although I did find the Kernel source there.
Can someone please help us get this device rooted?
I am willing to fully offer my device as support and help to get this tested and working.
Thanks!
Is your device is a plain ZenFone 2 5,5" or a Laser one?
From what I know as of right now I do not believe there is root or unlocked bootloader at this time for the ZE551KL Laser version.
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Hi Guys,
Is there any way to install TWRP/Custom ROMs, on the H815 TWN variant? I tried today to unlock the bootloader today, but it still says not supported (screenshot attached), let me know if any one has found a way to Bump the kernel like on the old G2/G3 models.
Thanks everyone =D
I have exactly the same issue unfortunately. I'd be happy with ROOT for now.
I hope someone in the community can help us out.
EDIT: root (and downgrade from MM if needed) for TWN: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/twn-root-question-downgrade-root-t3328465
Sorry but it's not possible now. There's lots of us waiting for Bootloader to be unlocked for TWN model H815... but currently impossible.
Luckily we can still have Lollipop with root.
Vice83 said:
Sorry but it's not possible now. There's lots of us waiting for Bootloader to be unlocked for TWN model H815... but currently impossible.
Luckily we can still have Lollipop with root.
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And luckily phones like the Nexus 6P or almost any other competitor allows for bootloader unlocking unlike LG.
So if you get pissed off enough, that's an option
Hey There Guys,
Can anyone please guide me how can I rebrand my Honor 7x (BND-L31) to international variant....
Please Help as I haven't got a single update on BND-L31...
Rebranding is not recommended. Lots of things can go wrong in the process. I say you should flash a ROM, it will always have the latest updates.
I recommend OpenKirin's ROMs, especially LOS.
crayonicle said:
Rebranding is not recommended. Lots of things can go wrong in the process. I say you should flash a ROM, it will always have the latest updates.
I recommend OpenKirin's ROMs, especially LOS.
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I surely understand the dangers of rebranding as I've done it before to my P8 Lite but I want updated EMUI on my phone and the variant I own [BND-L31C185D002] didn't even got EMUI 8....
I'm in a similar situation. I just got a BND-AL10 that I'm trying to turn into something I can use in the US. Can't get a bootloader unlock code apparently, I missed it by like 3 days. Am I the proud owner of a $200 brick?
M00rty said:
I'm in a similar situation. I just got a BND-AL10 that I'm trying to turn into something I can use in the US. Can't get a bootloader unlock code apparently, I missed it by like 3 days. Am I the proud owner of a $200 brick?
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Well, I have my bootloader unlock code. As soon as I knew about discontinuation of unlock codes from Huawei, I requested mine but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet.
hbilalshah said:
Well, I have my bootloader unlock code. As soon as I knew about discontinuation of unlock codes from Huawei, I requested mine but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet.
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This hwota-bnd has rebranding process in it. Don't remember which oeminfo files are included. Take a look. If other oeminfo files are needed perhaps we can get them.
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Just looked again, the eominfo file for c185 is not there
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77134788&postcount=6
But maybe before rebrand, try to install the c185D001 version
http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=Bnd-l31c185&firmware_page=0
Same here no uodates for bnd l31 in pakistan.., [emoji22]
Sent from my BND-L31 using Tapatalk
M00rty said:
I'm in a similar situation. I just got a BND-AL10 that I'm trying to turn into something I can use in the US. Can't get a bootloader unlock code apparently, I missed it by like 3 days. Am I the proud owner of a $200 brick?
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I'm also in the same boat. Bought a BND-AL10 from India and not even the 3G or 2G bands of Tmobile is working here in US. I contacted Hawaii several times asking for the unlock code but they don't bother even to listen (for obvious reasons). I managed to unlock the boot loader by paying $5 in dc-unlocker. (google and you will find it but I'm not authorized to post the link here). Now I have the unlocked bootloader but I'm still searching for a solid answer if I can flash another ROM (such as the US version of 7X, Mate SE) on my device without bricking it. Please let me know if you have any update.
Dear VIVO engineers ,
as you know many of us got Chinese variant of VIVO NEX 3, because we think generally is the best variant cause a lot of reasons.
Now we have problems to use device in normal life because :
1) Google Pay is not licensed so we can't add cards to pay in stores
2) FM Radio is disabled ( meanwhile you have enabled and supported on Malaysian variant of device )
3) Bootloader is heavy closed. We can't root device and we can't fix by ourself Google Pay problem
Please VIVO,
follow your customer suggestions .
wolfgart said:
Dear VIVO engineers ,
as you know many of us got Chinese variant of VIVO NEX 3, because we think generally is the best variant cause a lot of reasons.
Now we have problems to use device in normal life because :
1) Google Pay is not licensed so we can't add cards to pay in stores
2) FM Radio is disabled ( meanwhile you have enabled and supported on Malaysian variant of device )
3) Bootloader is heavy closed. We can't root device and we can't fix by ourself Google Pay problem
Please VIVO,
follow your customer suggestions .
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Please unlock the bootloader for vivo z1 pro
Nice you sent it to Vivo. Hopefully they will pay attention. At least the bootloader unlocking.
We should all send it.
It is usless they will never add this feature . It is not made for global use ... it is for China market.
For anyone who has a Fitbit -> FitbitPay works. I use it as a workaround for now.
Did this work with the original Vivo Nex?
Maybe magisk can be installed somehow? Fitbit is for smartwatch so another hardware.
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
I can root in my device in vivo y15
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I can root in my device in vivo y17/QUOTE]
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gregor1230 said:
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
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Have they answered yet? Is it possible to flash global rom to a Nex 3 that has Chinese rom?
Saya ingin membuka bootloader please
Vivo answered to my email. We cannot flash global rom to Chinese rom phone.
Dear vivo user,
Thanks so much for your email and we are sorry for the delay. In order to satisfy the needs of our users from different regions, some of our phones have two versions( Chinese version and Global version). The Chinese version is designed for Chinese Mainland users and has made some changes to meet the Chinese market, which differs much from the global version. Currently, the phones with the Chinese version cannot install the Global version. Your understanding will be highly appreciated.
gregor1230 said:
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
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Thanks
I am interested in getting a used s9/s9+ unlocked. (probably a korean variant)
I want to unlock the bootloader (and maybe root if it does not block payment apps) to be able to install TWRP and custom roms if needed in the future.
I want to be able to use gcam
I want the one with most up to date firmware.
So my questions are:
is both variant bootloader unlockable? and as easy?
is both rootable?
does gcam work on both variants?
which variant is kept most up to date by samsung?
it's my understanding that exynos is pretty much always easier to get into, but maybe I'm misunderstanding what I've been reading myself. I have a s9 with a snapdragon (which I think ended up being a slow break into the bootloader) AND it's a US market one, which is disgustingly difficult to even glimpse the bootloader, let alone unlock. That's the extent of my knowledge, I hope it helps some
HI friends, I have made a mistake buying iqoo9 from Aliexpress without reading the OS description. I read somewhere that vivo is supposed to be offering the option for owners to switch to funtouch is that true will I be able to do that or was that just a rumor?
Thanks in advance
Hi guys,
same situation for me. I have bought the IQOO 9 pro PD2172A and I would try to flash PD2172F ROM but I don't want to brick my phone.
I hope there is someone expert who can help.
Thank you
Same situation for me!
Bad news guys I contacted Vivo. Switching is not possible as the Chinese version is made for Chinese audience and won't let you flash funtouch. At this point all I can hope for is to be at least able to access USB debugging and remove vivos bloatware.
moe990 said:
Bad news guys I contacted Vivo. Switching is not possible as the Chinese version is made for Chinese audience and won't let you flash funtouch. At this point all I can hope for is to be at least able to access USB debugging and remove vivos bloatware.
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Hi mate, can you post us the link please? I would try to convince them to give us the possibility to switch to Global rom. At the end we have spent a lot of money for this flagship and if they don't want to lose customers in the future, they should make us happy in someway.
So there's no single way for us now to be able to flash something different onto it? Nobody tried?
the main problem is to find the original ROM so in case of problems you can revert back.
Hi there,
I've got 9 Pro version and I am interested too. is it possible to unlock bootloader? Developer options are very limited - most of functions are grayed.
PanNet said:
Hi there,
I've got 9 Pro version and I am interested too. is it possible to unlock bootloader? Developer options are very limited - most of functions are grayed.
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Unfortunately you can't. They won't even let you use root account to use adb debugging mode to remove their crap bloatware. Unfortunate that an incredible phone like this with amazing specs is locked. I would be happy if they let me at least use adb
Do you think it's possibile at least to flash the Global version over the China version?
warrio said:
Do you think it's possibile at least to flash the Global version over the China version?
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No the Chinese phone are branded with different model code even if we assume you manage to get to bootloader which they already have locked and when I asked them they said no. We don't allow bootloader access for phones made for Chinese markets
Traying to find the correct stock software to the Chinese version of Iqoo 9 Pro I found instead software to F model not A. I didn't know the F model does exist at all. Recently Vivo released this model (9 Pro) to India market but I am not convinced it is V2172F. Possibly this software could be downloaded to ours 9 Proses after bootloader unlocked. Am I right?
Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
If you're a Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check
www.getdroidtips.com
Regards'
PanNet said:
Traying to find the correct stock software to the Chinese version of Iqoo 9 Pro I found instead software to F model not A. I didn't know the F model does exist at all. Recently Vivo released this model (9 Pro) to India market but I am not convinced it is V2172F. Possibly this software could be downloaded to ours 9 Proses after bootloader unlocked. Am I right?
Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
If you're a Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check
www.getdroidtips.com
Regards'
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I don't know about the Indian version I looked for the model number but don't seem to find it. Either way there is no point of that. I already tried to do extract the boot file and attached it to magisk here is the catch you can't run that without bootloader unlocked
If you looking for chiness file, you may find on PAID website, such as ROMDevelopers ETC
Quick update I managed to remove a lot of vivos bloatware, not all but most of them using adb appcontrol just wanted to leave this here in case someone may find use of this info
Hi Moe990
I am doing the same and building a list of what is safe to remove.
A few weeks ago I removed an APP that disabled my NFC (Google Pay) - I had to factory reset my phone
Have you managed to remove :
- Music and Video players
- Phone / SMS / Contact APP
Thanks
Nah not everything is removable. But I'm glad with what I removed so far
I noticed I cannot google back up my phone. its greyed out ... so annyoing
Hello I'm new member who also buy Chinese version I very like this smart phone.
I found on the internet this method https://vivogeek.com/root-vivo-iqoo-9-pro/
but I don't have usb c to normal usb to try....
maybe somebody who can connect original cabel will check this method...
IguanaX said:
Hello I'm new member who also buy Chinese version I very like this smart phone.
I found on the internet this method https://vivogeek.com/root-vivo-iqoo-9-pro/
but I don't have usb c to normal usb to try....
maybe somebody who can connect original cabel will check this method...
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If something looks so easy it cannot be true. This metod simply does not work.