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[SOLVED] Help needed: Unbrick zenfone 2 551ml

Hi a friend gave me her phone. Only thing I can do is load bootloader. No recovery and no OS. Just bootloader.
I can get it recognized by fastboot devices on my pc. I can get it to reboot into fastboot
When I try to flash recovery.img I get message FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
Anyone have any ideas what can be done?

Try Asus flash tool and a raw image. I believe you can find what you need in the resources thread.
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kenbo111 said:
Try Asus flash tool and a raw image. I believe you can find what you need in the resources thread.
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Thanks I just finished trying it. I got the same message that permission denied.
Maybe I need to unlock bootloader? But can't get into the OS.

lollyjay said:
Thanks I just finished trying it. I got the same message that permission denied.
Maybe I need to unlock bootloader? But can't get into the OS.
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extract raw file. place adb fastboot in same folder. open command prompt in same folder and run following commands
1. fastboot devices ( see if it is recognized: else plug out usb and plugin again)
2. fastboot oem erase_osip_header
3. fastboot oem erase_token
4. fastboot oem start_partitioning
5. fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl
6. fastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tbl
7. fastboot erase system
8. fastboot erase cache
9. fastboot erase data
10. fastboot erase APD
11. fastboot erase ADF
12. fastboot oem wipe splashscreen
13. fastboot oem stop_partitioning
14. fastboot flash fastboot droidboot_sign.bin
15. fastboot flash token PROD_BOM_Full.bin
16. fastboot flash ifwi ifwi-prod.bin
17. fastboot flash splashscreen splash_sign.bin
18. fastboot flash boot boot_sign.bin
19. fastboot flash recovery recovery_sign.bin
20. fastboot flash APD APD.img
21. fastboot flash system system.img
22. fastboot reboot

Thanks @sukhwant717 I will try this today and report back.

@sukhwant717 I don't know how to extract a .raw file
Nvm I just remembered that I just change raw to zip :silly:

OK here's what happened :
2. fastboot oem erase_osip_header OKAY
3. fastboot oem erase_token FAILED (remote: unknown OEM command)
4. fastboot oem start_partitioning OKAY
5. fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl FAILED
(remote: Permission denied)

lollyjay said:
OK here's what happened :
2. fastboot oem erase_osip_header OKAY
3. fastboot oem erase_token FAILED (remote: unknown OEM command)
4. fastboot oem start_partitioning OKAY
5. fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl FAILED
(remote: Permission denied)
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Are you running these commands as administrator?
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kenbo111 said:
Are you running these commands as administrator?
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Derp!

lollyjay said:
Derp!
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Is that derp on me or you? Lol
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kenbo111 said:
Is that derp on me or you? Lol
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Me. Hopefully I can blame it on my age

lollyjay said:
Me. Hopefully I can blame it on my age
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Lol. I'm not a youngin myself.
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kenbo111 said:
Is that derp on me or you? Lol
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Still getting unknown oem command after "fastboot oem erase_token"

Bottom line: Even as Administrator Still getting "Permission denied"
Looks like I'm screwed :crying:

I tried placing a twrp backup on the sd card, then fastboot boot twrp.img and got into twfp recovery.
When I tried to restore the backup I get message "Cannot restore System - - mounted read only" Dammit

Also tried adb sideload of stock firmware. Proceeds to writing splashscreen image, but then gives:
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/by-name/system at /system: Device or resource busy
symlink: some symlinks failed
Updater process ended with ERROR: 7

lollyjay said:
Also tried adb sideload of stock firmware. Proceeds to writing splashscreen image, but then gives:
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/by-name/system at /system: Device or resource busy
symlink: some symlinks failed
Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
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have smoke n make a brew
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/unbrick-vid-tutorial-restore-serial-t3411064

timbernot said:
have smoke n make a brew
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/unbrick-vid-tutorial-restore-serial-t3411064
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I'm having both :crying:
The phone was free and worth every penny

lollyjay said:
I'm having both :crying:
The phone was free and worth every penny
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Try flashing .184 raw file in your bootloader from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/z008-z00a-z00d-z00x-raw-fw-collection-t3448966
or quicker ,this one > .184 > 5th one down https://yadi.sk/d/FijRoAVJtvRiG
and with the flashtool in above my first link,with mediafire links , fastforward in video to 2:17 mins in to flashing in flashtool procedure in bootloader - remember to tick erase data ....
if doesnt work - remove flashtools and try the xFSTK in above link and full procedure

Thanks @timbernot but now all I get when I press the power button is two vibrates and totally blank screen.

Bad Key written in Bootloader warning screen.

I have unlocked bootloader. And flash the official recovery to get Naugat OTA but after updating. I am seeing "ID : bad key " instead of "ID : N/A" which is written in previous version of OS.
Any one know what it really meant.?

Try to boot in qcom or bp tools mode via menu fastboot, then restart the device. In my case, at the restart it shows "ID: N/A" Again. Another Theory is that you can get the "N/A" message after a hard reset o format data vía TWRP. I do both with the same results. Maybe a encryption mismatch.

GuzXT said:
Try to boot in qcom or bp tools mode via menu fastboot, then restart the device. In my case, at the restart it shows "ID: N/A" Again. Another Theory is that you can get the "N/A" message after a hard reset o format data vía TWRP. I do both with the same results. Maybe a encryption mismatch.
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I tried but still it shows bad key.. but it's ok until my device boots in system succesfully
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GuzXT said:
Try to boot in qcom or bp tools mode via menu fastboot, then restart the device. In my case, at the restart it shows "ID: N/A" Again. Another Theory is that you can get the "N/A" message after a hard reset o format data vía TWRP. I do both with the same results. Maybe a encryption mismatch.
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Has the same ID: N / A
unlocked bootloader on Android 7
Any ideas ?

S3V3N said:
Has the same ID: N / A
unlocked bootloader on Android 7
Any ideas ?
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Pretty sure everyone has this with an unlocked bootloader.

ok thx

xxBrun0xx said:
Pretty sure everyone has this with an unlocked bootloader.
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definitely not.

Am facing same problem. Bad boot image.. Looking for stock boot image

kdagia said:
Am facing same problem. Bad boot image.. Looking for stock boot image
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did you find the solution iused twrp and i had no problem after installing the Russian ROM im getting this message

kdagia said:
Am facing same problem. Bad boot image.. Looking for stock boot image
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Do you mean bad boot image in the sense of it won't boot or just the warning screen every time you boot. If its the second one you can fix it (almost) completely by flashing a modified logo.bin. I got those in my signature second thread if you are searching for that. Would be strange if your boot image couldn't boot up.

G4liant said:
Do you mean bad boot image in the sense of it won't boot or just the warning screen every time you boot. If its the second one you can fix it (almost) completely by flashing a modified logo.bin. I got those in my signature second thread if you are searching for that. Would be strange if your boot image couldn't boot up.
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I mean 'bad key' instead of showing "N/A"

kdagia said:
I mean 'bad key' instead of showing "N/A"
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You need to flash modified logo.bin ...That's it

Same, and cant seem to flash at all
I'm having the same trouble here.
The main problem is that it seems to be related to the impossibility to flash again or install new rom on the device.
When i try to follow the typical procedures on cmd, i get messages like:
>> writing 'partition'...
>> (bootloader) Security version downgrade
>> (bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
>> (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
>> FAILED (remote failure)
And then I can't seem to move on to another rom (and relocking the device, as I wish to do after all this).
(when i said typical procedures is that i found on many places, such as the motorola official website, https :// motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images#)
FLASH AND RELOCK YOUR DEVICE
After downloading the image for your device:
Make sure you have a Moto Pure Edition or a Developer Edition device.
Make sure you download the corresponding recovery image from the above portal.
To flash, put the phone in fastboot mode:
1. Power OFF your device
2. Then Power ON + Volume Down
Alternatively, you can reboot into fastboot mode if you have adb...adb reboot bootloader.
Next flash the images using fastboot:
$ fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
$ fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
$ fastboot reboot-bootloader
$ fastboot flash logo logo.bin
$ fastboot flash boot boot.img
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
$ fastboot flash system system.img
$ fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
$ fastboot erase modemst1
$ fastboot erase modemst2
$ fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
$ fastboot reboot
You also have the option to erase all the data on your device with
$ fastboot erase userdata
$ fastboot erase cache
After performing this sequence, you can relock your device with
$ fastboot oem lock

[email protected] said:
I'm having the same trouble here.
The main problem is that it seems to be related to the impossibility to flash again or install new rom on the device.
When i try to follow the typical procedures on cmd, i get messages like:
>> writing 'partition'...
>> (bootloader) Security version downgrade
>> (bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
>> (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
>> FAILED (remote failure)
And then I can't seem to move on to another rom (and relocking the device, as I wish to do after all this).
(when i said typical procedures is that i found on many places, such as the motorola official website, https :// motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images#)
FLASH AND RELOCK YOUR DEVICE
After downloading the image for your device:
Make sure you have a Moto Pure Edition or a Developer Edition device.
Make sure you download the corresponding recovery image from the above portal.
To flash, put the phone in fastboot mode:
1. Power OFF your device
2. Then Power ON + Volume Down
Alternatively, you can reboot into fastboot mode if you have adb...adb reboot bootloader.
Next flash the images using fastboot:
$ fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
$ fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
$ fastboot reboot-bootloader
$ fastboot flash logo logo.bin
$ fastboot flash boot boot.img
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
$ fastboot flash system system.img
$ fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
$ fastboot erase modemst1
$ fastboot erase modemst2
$ fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
$ fastboot reboot
You also have the option to erase all the data on your device with
$ fastboot erase userdata
$ fastboot erase cache
After performing this sequence, you can relock your device with
$ fastboot oem lock
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I have exactly the same problem, has it been able to solve it?
How to solve it?

Same problem here
Can do nothing, phone always boots to fastboot no matter what I do/flash. It also states ID: bad key.

thoros1179 said:
Same problem here
Can do nothing, phone always boots to fastboot no matter what I do/flash. It also states ID: bad key.
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Try typing "fastboot oem fb_mode_clear" inside the bootloader.

Moto E4 Guide To Full Stock Firmware Restore and Re-lock Bootloader Any Variant

Note :
Do not erase/flash Bootloader file preloader.img or preloader.bin
fastboot erase preloader
fastboot flash preloader preloader.img
Do not erase/flash partition table file pgpt.img/gpt.img or pgpt.bin/gpt.bin
fastboot erase pgpt or gpt
fastboot flash pgpt or gpt pgpt.img or gpt.img​
About :
With this guide you will restore stock firmware and re-lock your device bootloader.This guide is from Moto E4 Mediatek variant SKU XT1760 but can work with any Moto E4 Variant. Just grab the partition info and partition name in fastboot mode with fastboot command "fastboot getvar all". But this step isn't necessary if you take backup with miracle tool. It will dump whole firmware in scatter format. So, no need to worry if you have a different variant of Moto E4
This guide will give you the following :​
PHP:
<bootloader> : warranty (YES)
<bootloader> : unlocked (NO)
<bootloader> : secure (YES)
>> device unlocked (we cannot remove this warning !)
Requirement :
• Place all the firmware files here:
C:\Program Files\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\HERE
• A laptop/Desktop
• Unlocked Bootloader
• Enabled USB Debugging
• Moto E4 Any Variant
• USB Cable
• Minimal Adb & Fastboot Tool
• Miracle Tool
• Adb & Fastboot Commands
Step 1 : Boot into bootloader mode
Switch off your device
Hold power button and volume down button
When you see START release buttons
This is fastboot mode
Step 2 : Reboot into bootloader
Note : i recommended you to use a laptop than that of desktop. For continuous power supply. Fully charge your laptop battery.
Connect with USB Cable
Open fastboot command window
Type fastboot command:
PHP:
fastboot reboot bootloader
Now your device in fastboot mode
--- Do not disconnect ---
Step 3 : Flashing stock factory images
Type these fastboot commands:
Erasing partitions first
if you have a different variant of Moto E4, just write all the partitions name except bootloader(preloader) in a text file and replace them with the below partition names.​
PHP:
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase efuse
fastboot erase expdb
fastboot erase flashinfo
fastboot erase frp
fastboot erase hw
fastboot erase keystore
fastboot erase lk
fastboot erase logo
fastboot erase metadata
fastboot erase nvdata
fastboot erase nvram
fastboot erase oem
fastboot erase oemkeystore
fastboot erase otp
fastboot erase para
fastboot erase persist
fastboot erase proinfo
fastboot erase protect1
fastboot erase protect2
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot erase seccfg
fastboot erase secro
fastboot erase tee1
fastboot erase tee2
fastboot erase utags
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase userdata
--- Do not disconnect ---
Now flash stock factory images
PHP:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash efuse efuse.img
fastboot flash expdb expdb.img
fastboot flash flashinfo flashinfo.img
fastboot flash frp frp.img
fastboot flash hw hw.img
fastboot flash keystore keystore.img
fastboot flash lk lk.img
fastboot flash logo logo.img
fastboot flash metadata metadata.img
fastboot flash nvdata nvdata.img
fastboot flash nvram nvram.img
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash oemkeystore oemkeystore.img
fastboot flash otp otp.img
fastboot flash para para.img
fastboot flash persist persist.img
fastboot flash proinfo proinfo.img
fastboot flash protect1 protect1.img
fastboot flash protect2 protect2.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash seccfg seccfg.img
fastboot flash secro secro.img
fastboot flash tee1 tee1.img
fastboot flash tee2 tee2.img
fastboot flash utags utags.img
fastboot flash system system.img
--- Do not disconnect ---
Step 4 : Re-lock bootloader
Type this fastboot command
PHP:
fastboot oem lock
Hit volume up button
Again type fastboot command
PHP:
fastboot reboot
Step 5 : Fix for system image sparse chunk
Used only when fastboot command failed to write system in system partition else when you see "sparse chunk error" wait for 10 minutes. you will see 1/20 or something operations. if not or command ended up with chunk error than use this command.​Use this fastboot command:
PHP:
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.10
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.11
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.12
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.13
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.14
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.15
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.16
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.17
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.18
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.19
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.20
Step 6 : Do not use this fastboot command
PHP:
fastboot erase preloader
This will wipe bootloader from bootloader partition and your device ended up with permanent Hard brick.
Step 7 : Fix for bootloader(fastboot) drivers
if your device isn't recognized in fastboot mode, Download USB Drivers from below attachment. Select manually "android_winusb.inf" file while updating driver software.
Download Link :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Oo-yXGY-zUMG1XRG52dFZpV1k/view
Step 8 : How to dump stock firmware
Thread link below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/how-to-backup-stock-rom-moto-e4-variants-t3654976
Guide to fix boot_dataerr in miracle tool if it failed to dump stock rom
Look at the log window in miracle tool there in driver part you will see MTK preloader USB COM PORT#7. We don't need Preloader driver right now, we need MTK Android DA USB COM PORT#7. The solution is update your device driver software to fix this problem else you won't able to dump firmware in scatter format also we don't have official factory images. This is the only method to revert on purely unrooted stock firmware.
Step 9 : Minimal Adb & Fastboot download link
https://androidmtk.com/download-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool
This is my last thread in Moto E4 forum and i won't support this device anymore.​

Does this work for all variants?

andMego said:
Does this work for all variants?
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yes, work with all variants.
already mentioned in OP.

kartik verma said:
This is my last thread in Moto E4 forum and i won't support this device anymore.​
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After you came here and cluttered the forum with a crap load of pointless threads and posts? I love it! Thanks.

amarc78 said:
After you came here and cluttered the forum with a crap load of pointless threads and posts? I love it! Thanks.
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pointless threads and posts
so my posts are useless. sorry if my posts aren't fit into your expectation.

kartik verma said:
pointless threads and posts
so my posts are useless. sorry if my posts aren't fit into your expectation.
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Personally I'm very thankful for this post, as I couldn't figure out how to do it myself. I was able to reflash stock and lock the bootloader but it wouldn't boot since it always said it was modified, so I just returned my previous e4 with the bootloader unlocked and the noverify thing flashed.

my phone refuses to verify boot.img

KyleBryant said:
my phone refuses to verify boot.img
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will it asks for boot.sig or anything else. let me know

I figured it out

KyleBryant said:
I figured it out
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How?

Motorola doesn't release verified boot images. The reason it wouldn't boot for me is because I forgot to flash the no verity file lol

KyleBryant said:
Motorola doesn't release verified boot images. The reason it wouldn't boot for me is because I forgot to flash the no verity file lol
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How do I lock the bootloader and get it to verify the boot image?

No idea

andMego said:
How do I lock the bootloader and get it to verify the boot image?
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fastboot oem lock (relock the bootloader)
their is nothing to do with boot image. verification is for system if you changed something and didn't disable verity " MOUNT FLAG /system ro wait,verify" your device ain't gonna boot into system.
dm-verity can be disabled by two ways either remove "verify" or change the default.prop values "ro.secure=0".

kartik verma said:
fastboot oem lock (relock the bootloader)
their is nothing to do with boot image. verification is for system if you changed something and didn't disable verity " MOUNT FLAG /system ro wait,verify" your device ain't gonna boot into system.
dm-verity can be disabled by two ways either remove "verify" or change the default.prop values "ro.secure=0".
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Before I returned my other e4 I flashed the stock images with rsdlite and then did fastboot oem lock but then the phone wouldn't boot since it said it was modified so I had to unlock the bootloader again and flash the noverify thing in TWRP. How should I have done it to be able to return the phone with the bootloader locked?

andMego said:
Before I returned my other e4 I flashed the stock images with rsdlite and then did fastboot oem lock but then the phone wouldn't boot since it said it was modified so I had to unlock the bootloader again and flash the noverify thing in TWRP. How should I have done it to be able to return the phone with the bootloader locked?
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" it said it was modified"
First of all remove all the changes you have done in system else if you don't know where you have done changes wipe system partition and reflash system image in system partition.
don't flash gpt.img, pgpt.img, bootloader.img in fastboot mode also do not erase data in fastboot mode "fastboot erase userdata". your device must be charged upto 80% if you want your device boot after a clean flash.
as i am also facing over discharged problem.

kartik verma said:
" it said it was modified"
First of all remove all the changes you have done in system else if you don't know where you have done changes wipe system partition and reflash system image in system partition.
don't flash gpt.img, pgpt.img, bootloader.img in fastboot mode also do not erase data in fastboot mode "fastboot erase userdata". your device must be charged upto 80% if you want your device boot after a clean flash.
as i am also facing over discharged problem.
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Kartik dude tell me if this is possible....
To roll back I flash unmodified stock boot image and flash stock recovery through fastboot - reboot system - reset -relock bootloader.....can I able to do this?

drganbds said:
Kartik dude tell me if this is possible....
To roll back I flash unmodified stock boot image and flash stock recovery through fastboot - reboot system - reset -relock bootloader.....can I able to do this?
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follow this method :
erase partitions only if you have factory images
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase boot
fastboot flash boot boot.img
erase system if you done changes in system partition. if not leave this step
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system system.img

kartik verma said:
follow this method :
erase partitions only if you have factory images
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase boot
fastboot flash boot boot.img
erase system if you done changes in system partition. if not leave this step
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system system.img
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Excellent then do me a favour buddy I need stock recovery and unmodified boot images of Moto e4 mediatek variant.

drganbds said:
Excellent then do me a favour buddy I need stock recovery and unmodified boot images of Moto e4 mediatek variant.
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i will upload official factory images when i get free time

Solution to flash stock rom(factory image) via fastboot and locking the bootloader..

Hey Guys,
I recently had hardbricked my potter device.. Was unable to flash any rom, not even stock rom and I didnt find any thread in this forum which could have helped me.
I unbricked my device, flashed the stock rom and locked the bootloader,
The following steps will also get you unbrick your device... So, I would like to share the steps with all of you.
Note that this isnt only for unbricking, this can be done by any user who wants to flash stock rom and lock their bootloader.
Step 1: Download your potter rom from the following link: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
"POTTER_RETAIL_7.0_NPNS25.137-33-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" download the following zip file.
Step 2: Download Minimal adb and fastboot from the following link: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698566
Step 3: Install Minimal adb and fastboot and extract the downloaded rom to the same folder where you have installed Minimal And fastboot package.
Step 4: After extracting open command prompt in that folder (where you have extracted the rom/ the adb and fastboot folder)
Step 5: Now boot your phone into your bootloader by pressing volume down+ power button at the same time.
Step 6: Type the following in your command prompt: fastboot devices
If it detects your device move to the next step, if it does not then you will have to install drivers for your device.
Step 7: Now Copy the following code and paste it to your command prompt:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Step 8: This will completely wipe your data and install stock 7.0 OS on your potter device. Note that this does not lock your bootloader.
Step 9: Boot your device to check if it boots and if it works.... now if you want to lock your bootloader move to the next step.
Step 10: Reboot again into your bootloader.
Step 11: Again follow the step 4, step 5 and step 6.
Step 12: Now paste the following commands in the command prompt:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot oem lock
Step 13: Reboot your device...
In this way you will be able to move to stock rom and lock your bootloader..
Please do comment if this works for you too and if you find any issues...
Thank you!!
All the Best!!:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good:

rishivg said:
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
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The quoted lines are redundant (surely they gave you an error since they don't exist in the G5+ firmware)
Otherwise, pretty standard Moto stuff... interesting that in 5th gen stuff you can lock after only flashing system sparsechunks, almost all previous devices required a complete flash with wipe to relock. https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto G5 Plus/Stock/ is another good source for stock factory ROM's (it is the official repo of FirmwareTeam), and Minimal ADB and Fastboot has a lots of "hacks" out there, so it is best to only reference the original source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
I am extremely familiar with previous Moto device, but am curious on this device what is the bootloader status number after relocking with this method and do you still get the unlocked warning screen after relocking like on previous Moto devices?

Hi,
Great if this guide works (not tested by me). However, it sounds viable. :good:
In any case, I suggest to put the original device and retail versions witht the link of the firmware. For example:
- XT1680 & retus: "POTTER_RETAIL_7.0_NPNS25.137-33-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip"
This is necessary. For example my is XT1685 and RETEU, then this file is not for me!

Not working. Its says cant be downgrade.

No does not work with the XT 1685 and reteu

surjeet.vishwas said:
Not working. Its says cant be downgrade.
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what is your model number?

rishivg said:
what is your model number?
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Xt1686 but i download another stock rom

surjeet.vishwas said:
Xt1686 but i download another stock rom
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okay that is why it gave you error, try with the file that is mentioned in the post

This only works if you are on a previous or the exact same build. If you have already installed the August ota atm you can't relock the bootloader.

Gingernut78 said:
This only works if you are on a previous or the exact same build. If you have already installed the August ota atm you can't relock the bootloader.
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yes exactly! you ll need to flash the whole previous build again...

rishivg said:
yes exactly! you ll need to flash the whole previous build again...
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You can flash a previous build but it won't lock the bootloader that is the problem.

Gingernut78 said:
You can flash a previous build but it won't lock the bootloader that is the problem.
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it will

rishivg said:
it will
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The firmware will only re-lock your bootloader in that case if it's of the same or newer patch level as your bootloader. Older firmwares, as Gingernut78 pointed out, will get you back to stock, but if you're on the August 2017 patch level (and your bootloader is at the August 2017 patch level as well), you need a August 2017 or later stock ROM to re-lock your bootloader.

rishivg said:
Hey Guys,
I recently had hardbricked my potter device.. Was unable to flash any rom, not even stock rom and I didnt find any thread in this forum which could have helped me.
I unbricked my device, flashed the stock rom and locked the bootloader,
The following steps will also get you unbrick your device... So, I would like to share the steps with all of you.
Note that this isnt only for unbricking, this can be done by any user who wants to flash stock rom and lock their bootloader.
Step 1: Download your potter rom from the following link: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
"POTTER_RETAIL_7.0_NPNS25.137-33-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" download the following zip file.
Step 2: Download Minimal adb and fastboot from the following link: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698566
Step 3: Install Minimal adb and fastboot and extract the downloaded rom to the same folder where you have installed Minimal And fastboot package.
Step 4: After extracting open command prompt in that folder (where you have extracted the rom/ the adb and fastboot folder)
Step 5: Now boot your phone into your bootloader by pressing volume down+ power button at the same time.
Step 6: Type the following in your command prompt: fastboot devices
If it detects your device move to the next step, if it does not then you will have to install drivers for your device.
Step 7: Now Copy the following code and paste it to your command prompt:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Step 8: This will completely wipe your data and install stock 7.0 OS on your potter device. Note that this does not lock your bootloader.
Step 9: Boot your device to check if it boots and if it works.... now if you want to lock your bootloader move to the next step.
Step 10: Reboot again into your bootloader.
Step 11: Again follow the step 4, step 5 and step 6.
Step 12: Now paste the following commands in the command prompt:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot oem lock
Step 13: Reboot your device...
In this way you will be able to move to stock rom and lock your bootloader..
Please do comment if this works for you too and if you find any issues...
Thank you!!
All the Best!!:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good:
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thank you so much you safe my life:good

rishivg said:
yes exactly! you ll need to flash the whole previous build again...
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Please let me know how. I'm on August security patch. Xt1686 67 5 build indian version. I can flash only 67 5 build stock rom. When i try flashing older stock roms, it says bootloader version downgrade. Please please tell me how i can fully go back to stock.

ksvirdi105 said:
Please let me know how. I'm on August security patch. Xt1686 67 5 build indian version. I can flash only 67 5 build stock rom. When i try flashing older stock roms, it says bootloader version downgrade. Please please tell me how i can fully go back to stock.
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dont flash the bootloader! ignore that command and report!:fingers-crossed:

rishivg said:
dont flash the bootloader! ignore that command and report!:fingers-crossed:
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Are you sure it will work perfectly. No bricking and stuff?? which commands should i skip.
And once i flash it will i be able to get ota to august patch and relock?

ksvirdi105 said:
Are you sure it will work perfectly. No bricking and stuff??
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it wont brick your device.. try it out:good:

rishivg said:
it wont brick your device.. try it out:good:
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Once i flash it will i be able to get ota updates.

ksvirdi105 said:
Once i flash it will i be able to get ota updates.
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lock your bootloader, you ll get updates but not security updates.. I dont know why? Need some help from developers

[Flashing STOCK ROM from Custom Rom] [No Recovery Mode, Fastboot accessible]

I followed these steps and now my Asus zf2 (ze551ml) is back alive! For the issue mentioned below, I didn't find much anywhere so I thought I'd put here what helped me.
Issue: Only fastboot mode accessible, can't enter recovery. (Also my bootloader was locked, MM bootloader, No OS). After selecting recovery mode from bootloader, again it enters fastboot, i.e the process in video above couldn't install the recovery (This must be because my bootloader was locked). I tried unlocking the bootloader by the .bat files available on XDA but since I'd not enabled OEM unlocking, unlocking failed everytime. My OS got wiped out, so only fastboot mode was accessible.
Solution:
I believe you have installed Minimal ADB and fastboot on your PC.
Download the raw file from the XDA thread.
Now first of all, change extention of the .raw firmware file to .zip.
Then just extract all files from it into adb and fastboot folder.
Now in folder (where you placed files from raw firmware and adb and fastboot tool folder) at empty place anywhere in folder hold Shift on computer keyboard and right click with mouse. Now click open command window here.
Perform the following commands one after another:
1. fastboot devices ( see if it is recognized: else plug out usb and plugin again, if USB debugging was on then this will definitely work)
2. fastboot oem erase_osip_header
3. fastboot oem start_partitioning
4. fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl
5. fastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tbl
6. fastboot erase system
7. fastboot erase cache
8. fastboot erase data
9. fastboot erase APD
10. fastboot erase ADF
11. fastboot oem wipe splashscreen
12. fastboot oem stop_partitioning
13. fastboot flash splashscreen splash_sign.bin
14. fastboot flash token MFG_BOM_Full.bin
15. fastboot flash ifwi ifwi-prod.bin
16. fastboot flash boot boot_sign.bin
17. fastboot flash recovery recovery_sign.bin
18. fastboot flash fastboot droidboot_sign.bin
19. fastboot flash APD APD.img
20. fastboot flash system system.img
21. fastboot reboot
Phone will successfully reboot into system. Don't worry, first boot gonna take a little longer time.

Download raw file
Hello,
From where I can download raw file? Can you please provide a link?
Thanks in advance

bb04 said:
Hello,
From where I can download raw file? Can you please provide a link?
Thanks in advance
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OP forgot to post link from he copied commands.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/thead-bricked-phone-updating-to-mm-tips-t3452785

sukhwant717 said:
OP forgot to post link from he copied commands.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/thead-bricked-phone-updating-to-mm-tips-t3452785
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FYI, I didn't add the links because one can't add external links in their first posts.

mukunds11 said:
FYI, I didn't add the links because one can't add external links in their first posts.
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it could be better if you would have removed or edited last line while copying commands

help. my phone condition is just like this. at first when i connected my phone to computer, powershell detected it, but then after a while, my phone disappeared from powershell. can someone help me ?
edit, i just did the thing and its doing fine even though my phone look like it is not detected