Unrooting Zenfone 2 - ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have recently bought a 2nd hand ZenFone 2 deluxe and have found that it is rooted so there are some apps that won't run. I've tried a hard reset, but that didn't work so wondered if anyone could help me through another methods to get back to an inspired phone. Help please!

NumptyAndroidVirgin said:
I have recently bought a 2nd hand ZenFone 2 deluxe and have found that it is rooted so there are some apps that won't run. I've tried a hard reset, but that didn't work so wondered if anyone could help me through another methods to get back to an inspired phone. Help please!
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Flash a clean, factory stock ROM.
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krasCGQ said:
Flash a clean, factory stock ROM.
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Thankks for your reply krasCGQ. How do I do that? As you can tell from my user name, I'm a little green.

NumptyAndroidVirgin said:
Thankks for your reply krasCGQ. How do I do that? As you can tell from my user name, I'm a little green.
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1. Is the bootloader unlocked? If yes, flash TWRP and wipe everything. Flash back stock recovery and flash stock firmware via ADB Sideload.
2. If no, just reflash stock firmware via stock recovery using ADB Sideload.
There's many guides about these around XDA. You're better to use search function to search on how to do bla bla.
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krasCGQ said:
1. Is the bootloader unlocked? If yes, flash TWRP and wipe everything. Flash back stock recovery and flash stock firmware via ADB Sideload.
2. If no, just reflash stock firmware via stock recovery using ADB Sideload.
There's many guides about these around XDA. You're better to use search function to search on how to do bla bla.
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Thank you. I'll have a look. To be honest I'm not sure how to "flash" but hopefully some of the "how to" guides will help. Thanks again.

NumptyAndroidVirgin said:
Thank you. I'll have a look. To be honest I'm not sure how to "flash" but hopefully some of the "how to" guides will help. Thanks again.
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Instead of saying thanks, pressing Thanks button actually 'the best' lol
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Easiest way is:
Open SuperSu
Goto Settings->Full Unroot
Reboot after unrooting. Then do hard reset after rebooting

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[Q] how to remove clockworkmod

hi guys.. i just flash clockworkmod on my galaxy w I8150 and now i want to remove it..
is anyone know how to remove it? thanks
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593&page=6 here you will find the stock recovery file. You flash it the same way you flashed the custom recovery.
robin0800 said:
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593&page=6 here you will find the stock recovery file. You flash it the same way you flashed the custom recovery.
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If you need an instruction as well, use this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467128
you will have to scroll down to Other.
greets
THE-E
robin0800 said:
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593&page=6 here you will find the stock recovery file. You flash it the same way you flashed the custom recovery.
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thanks... really help me..
Here is a n00b question !
Why flash Clockworkmod from links
here and not trough RomManager app from Market ?
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polifemo said:
Here is a n00b question !
Why flash Clockworkmod from links
here and not trough RomManager app from Market ?
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last time I checked Rom Manager did not support our phone!
Thanks robin0800
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If i wanna flash the stock recovery, do i need to include the ancora.ops?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
If i wanna flash the stock recovery, do i need to include the ancora.ops?
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yes you do though feel free to drop the reboot time to 60 seconds for recovery and 120 seconds for a rom flash
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
If i wanna flash the stock recovery, do i need to include the ancora.ops?
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Only if you flash with ODIN.....
If adb, using "dd" command, not necessary.
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irishpancake said:
Only if you flash with ODIN.....
If adb, using "dd" command, not necessary.
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True but I thought you did not like the "Data Destroying" command?
robin0800 said:
True but I thought you did not like the "Data Destroying" command?
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Of course it can be used, but with care!!!
I agree....
there should always be a warning
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dd_(Unix)
It is jokingly said that dd stands for "disk destroyer", "data destroyer", "death and destruction", or "delete data", since when used for low-level operations on hard disks, a small mistake, such as reversing the if and of (input and output) parameters, could result in the loss of some or all data on a disk.
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We already had one poor guy "brick" with "dd" misuse:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22031410&postcount=1
I think he returned his phone under warranty, and hopes for the best.....
If you see this nemesis.sisemen.... I hope you got it sorted, man
thanks
This forum is great it helped me to learn so much about my phone
robin0800 said:
yes you do though feel free to drop the reboot time to 60 seconds for recovery and 120 seconds for a rom flash
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Where do i edit the reboot time? And why is the time must be different dude?
irishpancake said:
Only if you flash with ODIN.....
If adb, using "dd" command, not necessary.
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You mean in any version of Odin? Btw, is using adb method dangerous?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
You mean in any version of Odin? Btw, is using adb method dangerous?
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Man, you gotta do some reading......THE-E has a good guide to flashing with ODIN here
"dd" is only dangerous, like an auto-mobile, in the hands of those who cannot drive!!!
irishpancake said:
Man, you gotta do some reading......THE-E has a good guide to flashing with ODIN here
"dd" is only dangerous, like an auto-mobile, in the hands of those who cannot drive!!!
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I read the forum before as i have made a bookmark of it in my browser. Actually, i'm confused because there's Odin Multi Downloader and the older one, right?
Sorry ,
but why would one want to remove
CWM ? Is there some issue with the software or is it a warrenty thing?
Apart from personal gusto, of course.
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polifemo said:
but why would one want to remove
CWM ? Is there some issue with the software or is it a warrenty thing?
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Because updating via OTA(OverTheAir) is (yet) only possible with the stock recovery.
greets
THE-E
sorry guys for this question, but the reason why i want to remove cwm because, if someday i had to sent my phone to the service center i must remove cwm, if they found out, maybe they will decline my phone..
Flash back stock FW...everything will be restored....
What's the point Binary count to show phone is rooted is there as I know Samsung don't bother if you have rooted in Malaysia.....
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[Q] Where can i find Stock 4.0.4

Where can i find a really stock 4.0.4, only with root and flashable with clockworkmod?
I was using the rom on the link below, but the dev startd to mess with colours and battery mods so this is a no go for me since i really want a stock 4.0.4 with root and a custom recovery
link from the rom i was using: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582516
Sorry for my bad english
Just flash the google images, and download cwm recovery, after you've flashed the google images flash recovery and then download SU.zip and install it via recovery. Its very easy, its how I did it but I'm back to custom now
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bendirkss said:
Just flash the google images, and download cwm recovery, after you've flashed the google images flash recovery and then download SU.zip and install it via recovery. Its very easy, its how I did it but I'm back to custom now
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Tks for your response! but should i flash the google images throug clockwork?
Nono. Enable USB debugging and flash via command prompt on your pc
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bendirkss said:
Nono. Enable USB debugging and flash via command prompt on your pc
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Could you give a quick tutorial or point to one?
I know it should be almost the same as when i rooted and instaled my custom recovery, but i am a noob at flashing so i am a litle afraid..
7unk3r said:
Could you give a quick tutorial or point to one?
I know it should be almost the same as when i rooted and instaled my custom recovery, but i am a noob at flashing so i am a litle afraid..
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Nexusshacks.com (google it, that may not be the exact URL) you should be able to find it there. Sorry I can't walk you through right now, I'm very busy. When I get home I will look for a good video or something if you still need help. Nexusshacks has awesome tutorials.
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7unk3r said:
Could you give a quick tutorial or point to one?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21308202&postcount=195
Thanks, i really apreciate your help!

[Q] what is lgnspt?

I tried a search and failed.
What is lgnspt and what does it do? Is it a needed tool if I choose to root? If so, where can I find it?
Sorry if this has already need answered.
sanity29 said:
I tried a search and failed.
What is lgnspt and what does it do? Is it a needed tool if I choose to root? If so, where can I find it?
Sorry if this has already need answered.
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Lgnpst is a tool to flash stock firmware after you flash a custom roms. It will restore the locked bootloader and stock recovery as well. Similar to samsung's odin. This is useful if you need to take it back for repair since they don't always repair if you have custom firmware.
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Thanks for the reply. Where can I find it? Is there a specific version I need for this phone?
sanity29 said:
Thanks for the reply. Where can I find it? Is there a specific version I need for this phone?
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Its available at the irc ( webchat.freenode.net in the #lg-optimus-g channel). Type !info lgnpst to get the lgnpst application and click the link by stock firmware in the top of the page.
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Tab 3 7" T210R is slow and won't root!!! HELP?

Gentlemen,
This tab is slow....keyboard is very laggy. So I figured I'd root it and load a ROM to it.... I flashed the file listed in the thread,
however, power, home and up won't go.... upon ocsassion, it wil bring me into factory mode..... wierd. My s3 and 4 rooted just fine,
so I'm no stranger to that......
Suggestion? Is there something I'm missing?
Other suggested in antother thread to reload factory firmware from sammobile...... I don't believe it would solve anything......
Thanks guys
You should try to flash the original firmware and see if it would fix it. Before doing it backup your data in case it doesn't fix
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Will do...........sammobile and odin........Correct????
Riir said:
You should try to flash the original firmware and see if it would fix it. Before doing it backup your data in case it doesn't fix
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When flashing recovery, do not check auto reboot on odin and when it says pass after a successful flash, do the three combos then flash universal root.zip thing then qualla, your device has been rooted
Source: it happened to me
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Well that makes perfect sense........ I'll do that. Might you have a RELIABLE link to the steps for rooting this donkey??
Thanks man
Ripshock said:
When flashing recovery, do not check auto reboot on odin and when it says pass after a successful flash, do the three combos then flash universal root.zip thing then qualla, your device has been rooted
Source: it happened to me
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dssking said:
Well that makes perfect sense........ I'll do that. Might you have a RELIABLE link to the steps for rooting this donkey??
Thanks man
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this is the method I chose but instead I flashed philz touch advanced cmw edition Edit: for philz go here
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dssking said:
Will do...........sammobile and odin........Correct????
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Yes, download the firmware and flash it via Odin.
Just did it
dssking said:
Gentlemen,
This tab is slow....keyboard is very laggy. So I figured I'd root it and load a ROM to it.... I flashed the file listed in the thread,
however, power, home and up won't go.... upon ocsassion, it wil bring me into factory mode..... wierd. My s3 and 4 rooted just fine,
so I'm no stranger to that......
Suggestion? Is there something I'm missing?
Other suggested in antother thread to reload factory firmware from sammobile...... I don't believe it would solve anything......
Thanks guys
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I used this link - Worked just like the video showed except I found that after flashing the TWRP recovery tool, I had to hold volume up & home for an extended period before the tool would boot. Watch the screen. After the Samsung logo dissapears, there is a slight glow on the screen. When that glow disappears, release the keys and you should see a lock screen. Swipe and you're in. Good luck.
Heres the link:
sites.google.com/site/tomsgt123/all-videos/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-7in

Custom Recovery and Rom

If you want a custom recovery and rom and you just unlocked your bootloader go here:
http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/
Download and Flash:
XT901-XT907-TWRP-2.6.3.0-recovery.img
and
cm-11-20140615-UNOFFICIAL-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT-TEST
and enjoy.
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ERK
Any way to flash the recovery without a PC?
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ezknives said:
Any way to flash the recovery without a PC?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
As always thank you kindly ATTACK...
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Wich one of those did you use?
And did it work? Can we use rom manager?
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The first one with twrp 2.7... Worked fine for me...
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I can't seem to reboot into recovery correctly. Every attempt just lands me back in the stock firmware. Rebooting from there to recovery via adb just gives me the Motorola warning.
Strife89 said:
I can't seem to reboot into recovery correctly. Every attempt just lands me back in the stock firmware. Rebooting from there to recovery via adb just gives me the Motorola warning.
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This is what I use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot
ATTACK said:
This is what I use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot
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No dice. Rebooting to recovery even with that just leaves me staring at the boot image.
EDIT: I remember reading that those who took the KitKat OTA got a different boot image that makes going back to Jellybean difficult, if not impossible. Could that have anything to do with this?
Strife89 said:
No dice. Rebooting to recovery even with that just leaves me staring at the boot image.
EDIT: I remember reading that those who took the KitKat OTA got a different boot image that makes going back to Jellybean difficult, if not impossible. Could that have anything to do with this?
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Which recovery are you flashing? It should read TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT.img.
ATTACK said:
Which recovery are you flashing? It should read TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT.img.
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Bah, pay me no mind. I was trying to flash a CWM recovery because that's what I'm familiar with. I tried the one you just named and it works fine.
Sorry about that!
Just an FYI I couldn't get rashr to even look for the file so I tried flashify and it installed recovery with ease.
Thanks for the links attack. I don't like to try these flashing apks without a recommendation.
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Strife89 said:
I can't seem to reboot into recovery correctly. Every attempt just lands me back in the stock firmware. Rebooting from there to recovery via adb just gives me the Motorola warning.
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Are you Fastboot flashing?
Guys KEEP IN MIND:
These are not officials, these are fairly beta builds. You will get errors, I was hoping this would reach some crack-flashers.
That's basically who this is for.
ericerk said:
Guys KEEP IN MIND:
These are not officials, these are fairly beta builds. You will get errors, I was hoping this would reach some crack-flashers.
That's basically who this is for.
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How can we get onto official CM then?
I know it has something to do with the kernel. We can't downgrade the kernel to the one CM is using? Or we have to wait until CM move up to kernel 3.4?
gtmaster303 said:
How can we get onto official CM then?
I know it has something to do with the kernel. We can't downgrade the kernel to the one CM is using? Or we have to wait until CM move up to kernel 3.4?
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The latest Nightly is from February, which is 4.4.2.
Honestly keep checking that website, and check XDA.
Since the bootloader has been unlocked there should be a lot of movement / action in the dev section.
I would honestly not flash anything older, I mean feel free to mess around w/ kernel that are newer than 4.4.2 on CM.
I can't promise anything if you're on stock. I hope that helped at least a bit.
Didn't think this deserved its own thread, but could someone on 4.4.2 upload their systemui.apk real quick?
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Leraeniesh said:
Didn't think this deserved its own thread, but could someone on 4.4.2 upload their systemui.apk real quick?
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Odexed or Deodexed?
Here's a Deodexed SystemUI
I'm unable to boot official CM 11, yes i flashed it with TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT recovery i also try mokee 4.4.3 but same stuck on bootloader.
ericerk said:
Are you Fastboot flashing?
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I was, but in the end I followed @ATTACK 's advice and used the apps from the Play Store. My impatience and forgetfulness caused me to butt my head against a metaphorical brick wall a few times, but I managed.

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