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Wondering if any of you guys can advise me - having strange problems with fastboot (windows 8.1 and Zenfone 2 ze550ml). Wanted to flash the pre-rooted image to my device so downloaded it and extracted to the flashtools folder and renamed system.img then hooked up my phone. Checked adb drivers were installed and adb devices command returns a code string, so assumed all was good to go with flashing. However, on entering any fastboot command it just sits at "waiting for device". Tried manually starting the phone in fastboot and then connecting it, and this did enable me to execute fastboot commands (reboot or reboot-bootloader work). However, fastboot flash system system.img just results in a message about file size and then "failed to load system.img"
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Wondering if any of you guys can advise me - having strange problems with fastboot (windows 8.1 and Zenfone 2 ze550ml). Wanted to flash the pre-rooted image to my device so downloaded it and extracted to the flashtools folder and renamed system.img then hooked up my phone. Checked adb drivers were installed and adb devices command returns a code string, so assumed all was good to go with flashing. However, on entering any fastboot command it just sits at "waiting for device". Tried manually starting the phone in fastboot and then connecting it, and this did enable me to execute fastboot commands (reboot or reboot-bootloader work). However, fastboot flash system system.img just results in a message about file size and then "failed to load system.img"
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You need to rename the system image to system.img and put it where the fastboot file is. It's looking for it but can't find it.
No, don't think that is my problem - as I said I extracted it to the flashtools folder, so it is already where the fastboot file is. And anyway, though I'd like to solve the problem of flashing the system.img, I am kind of more interested in why I can't get past "waiting for device" without first manually entering the fastboot mode.
Cause Windows sucks. I'm on Linux and no issues. Maybe someone on Windows can chip in?
I can easily do a quick ubuntu install and try it that way if you think it might work better. At the weekend maybe. Could you give me some pointers on how to do it in linux if I do? Would be much appreciated!
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No, don't think that is my problem - as I said I extracted it to the flashtools folder, so it is already where the fastboot file is. And anyway, though I'd like to solve the problem of flashing the system.img, I am kind of more interested in why I can't get past "waiting for device" without first manually entering the fastboot mode.
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I have encountered that problem with the "waiting for device" while I was flashing pre root rom.
Try the cmd adb devices
Then it will list the device connected to the computer...if it says not authorized, then you need to check the phone which is turned on and a pop up window with the RSA key and tap on trust this computer or something..
Then repeat adb devices and it should say allow or something..then it will allow you to flash.
(double check the commands online, I might missed something)
Nah, don't blame Windows... I flashed mine with Windows 10 and worked wonders.
Also... could it be that PC isn't USB 3.0? Perhaps system.img transfer is stopped somewhere during the copying phase?
Thanks, but actually the first time I tried it I did the adb devices command and authorised my pc on the phone. When I connect and do adb devices now it shows the string of numbers code for the device. However, still can't get past "waiting for device"
My pc has both usb 3 and usb 2 ports. Tried on all of them and with various different cables including the asus issued ones, all to no avail.
Can u post a pic of your flashtool folder?
Sent from my Nexus 7
Here is a snap of my platform-tools folder and cmd window
Did you manage to find a solution to this?
I updated the zenfone 2 via OTA to the latest system update.
Ive read and downloaded all relevant files to install the pre root img from the correct sources.
Now when I hold power + vol up. I can see the droid on its back. I choose the RECOVERY option and press power button to select.
When phone reboots it goes to droid icon and says installing system upgrade.................then error appears! No recovery mode!
All the correct drivers are installed into Windows 7, the phone asks me to allow RSA key connection to laptop.
Ive tried the flash tool installer 1.0.7 with phone connected and system img (renamed) and still nothing.
Anyone got any ideas?
Ive factory reset twice in a row and allowed debugging.
Ive placed the (renamed) system.img into the fastboot folder and tried the open command with line ' fastboot flash system system.img' and the reply is usually unable to read system.img or device waiting.
Ive installed the latest android sdk develppment kit and still unable to root using this pre root image.
Im familiar with android and how to follow instructions on rooting, but this zenfone 2 is mind boggling.
Thanks for reading. I know its someone else post. I didnt want to start a fresh post with the same dilemma.
Any advice on whats going wrong would be appreciated.
tsam19 said:
When phone reboots it goes to droid icon and says installing system upgrade.................then error appears! No recovery mode!
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Hit power and vol up again, just really quickly. Don't hold it, just press and let go. Sometimes it takes several attempts.
hkdmjack, yes your right managed to do it at last.
Cheers
Hi guys, I am facing quite a difficult problem at the moment.
My friend has "accidentally" attempted to use an Asus Zenfone 5 rooting method to root his zenfone 2 550ML.
When I received it to take a look at it, I instantly noticed that I could not get into fast boot (or droidboot). I expected to see usual droid with text on the left side and also expected to be able to select from a number of options using the volume keys (i have some past experience), but instead am met with this solid usb logo. One like this: h ttp://zenfo ne-blog-forum.2 8820.n7.nabble.c om/file/n4 5/P_20140728_051139 .jpg (remove spaces)
I did some research, and found that there were many "bricked" zenfone 5's which were stuck on this usb logo, however this zenfone 2 can start up normally and be used throughout the day normally. Only when I try to enter fast boot, by either ADB commands or by power + volume up, I cannot get past the usb logo.
I have linked up the ZenFone to my computer, and confirmed that ADB devices correctly lists the device (I have usb debugging enabled), however, when I try to go to fast boot and am met with the usb logo, my computer does register and detect the phone, however, under device manager it has a yellow triangle with the device named "" MOOREFIELD". When the ZenFone 2 is in this usb logo state, I cannot access any fast boot commands. I am quite stumped at the moment.
Any help please? By the way, I use a windows 8.1 computer with usb 3 ports. However, I have tested using different cables, and on a windows 7 laptop with usb 2 ports, still to no avail. Should I try and update the firmware using Asus' software? Or is there a better solution?
Thanks
Edit: My friend claims that he did not see at any point in time, the flashing on the zenfone 2 start. He was faced with a "<waiting for devices>" or something similar message, telling me that the phone was not fully in fast boot yet. If I can get it into fast boot, I am sure I can reflash the custom stock onto the phone, and most issues will be resolved.
same error
i have the same error by my zenfone2 after update
please help
amohammadiazar said:
i have the same error by my zenfone2 after update
please help
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Could you specify which update you did? From your computer? Or via Asus update on ur phone?
pkvk9122 said:
Could you specify which update you did? From your computer? Or via Asus update on ur phone?
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my orginal firmware is CN and i wanted to change to WW mode i tried by pc .... now when i conect phone t pc it want moorefeild driver for conection and i dont have those ,,
Whenever I try to flash system.img it gets stuck on "writing 'system'..." and just hangs there. I have left it for over half an hour and it still didn't work. Does anyone know a solution to this problem?
Hey guys,
So after a while without any responses, I headed over to Asus customer service to receive a very unhelpful reply.
I gave up hope of finding an answer online and so I decided to take a leap of faith by updating the firmware via the Asus Update app on the phone.
I upgraded from 2.14 to 2.15 and miraculously fastboot seemed to have restored itself. I am not sure whether or not every single update restores fastboot, or whether the update to 2.15 does, but I'm glad that it has been fixed.
My previous problems of being unable to detect fast boot devices has been resolved. Hopefully others who have experienced the same issue can find this post helpful.
Hello my dear xda community,
today my zenfone 2 ze551ml 2,3ghz 4gb WW just died.
heres the story:
i plugged it in to charge, then i unplugged it for about 10 minutes and plugged it in again but it didnt charge.
so i tried to reboot and then strange bootloops occured. after a few tries i managed to boot again. after the next reboot it got stuck in bootloop completely.
next i tried to boot into fastboot. sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt. when i want to boot into recovery a dead blinking bot appears and i cannot enter the options.
also sometimes my fastboot shows the serialnumber "0123456789abcdef" and sometimes it shows it correct. another thing is that when im in fastboot mode my pc does not recognize my phone.. no connection sound nothing. not on windows (yes drivers are installed) and not on linux.
only thing i managed was to establish a connection when i restored my bootloader with xfstk downloader. (did not change a thing)
so now when i boot there are 3 things that can happen:
1. dead bot blinking
2. asus boot screen (stuck)
3. bootloop
im having this problem for about 6 hours now and i have no further ideas how to possibly reflash stock firmware without being able to use fastboot (i can enter it but pc wont recognize) and without being able to properly start recovery mode (dead bot BLINKING)
yes my phone was rooted
and no i did not do any updates it just happened
EDIT: forgot to tell you.. when all this started i was able to boot a few times into my os (stock os just debloated) but was not able to charge or connect to pc. also when my phone is turned off and i connect it via usb to the charger or pc, the phone all of a sudden tries to boot
thanks in advance
cheers
Dulu93 said:
Hello my dear xda community,
today my zenfone 2 ze551ml 2,3ghz 4gb WW just died.
heres the story:
i plugged it in to charge, then i unplugged it for about 10 minutes and plugged it in again but it didnt charge.
so i tried to reboot and then strange bootloops occured. after a few tries i managed to boot again. after the next reboot it got stuck in bootloop completely.
next i tried to boot into fastboot. sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt. when i want to boot into recovery a dead blinking bot appears and i cannot enter the options.
also sometimes my fastboot shows the serialnumber "0123456789abcdef" and sometimes it shows it correct. another thing is that when im in fastboot mode my pc does not recognize my phone.. no connection sound nothing. not on windows (yes drivers are installed) and not on linux.
only thing i managed was to establish a connection when i restored my bootloader with xfstk downloader. (did not change a thing)
so now when i boot there are 3 things that can happen:
1. dead bot blinking
2. asus boot screen (stuck)
3. bootloop
im having this problem for about 6 hours now and i have no further ideas how to possibly reflash stock firmware without being able to use fastboot (i can enter it but pc wont recognize) and without being able to properly start recovery mode (dead bot BLINKING)
yes my phone was rooted
and no i did not do any updates it just happened
EDIT: forgot to tell you.. when all this started i was able to boot a few times into my os (stock os just debloated) but was not able to charge or connect to pc. also when my phone is turned off and i connect it via usb to the charger or pc, the phone all of a sudden tries to boot
thanks in advance
cheers
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hard bricked my phone recently and have the same 123456etc serial. This happened when I flashed boot.img without doing Androidboot.img first. It was a long recovery process,but I did get it recovered; however, I don't think I can fast boot from the bootloader anymore. If you want details for that route I can give them. Basically just search for hard brick. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're desperate. My phone is up and rooted again tho, so I'm happy.
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hard bricked my phone recently and have the same 123456etc serial. This happened when I flashed boot.img without doing Androidboot.img first. It was a long recovery process,but I did get it recovered; however, I don't think I can fast boot from the bootloader anymore. If you want details for that route I can give them. Basically just search for hard brick. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're desperate. My phone is up and rooted again tho, so I'm happy.
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yeah would be nice if you would guide me how to "recover" my phone again.
i tried flashing an os image via xfstk downloader but it failed probably due to the lack of proper files.
Sounds like you might need a new cable too
Sent from my ASUS_Z00A using Tapatalk
kenbo111 said:
Sounds like you might need a new cable too
Sent from my ASUS_Z00A using Tapatalk
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i dont think so.. tried a few different cables
Dulu93 said:
yeah would be nice if you would guide me how to "recover" my phone again.
i tried flashing an os image via xfstk downloader but it failed probably due to the lack of proper files.
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What I did was found a raw image that was supposed to flash the whole phone. With Asus flash tool. You need the x.14 version. I couldn't get it to flash my phone but I could see it repartitioning . I pulled the cable after that. Don't reboot. Then flash all the .IMG files from the temp folder. After that, it was stock and took some work getting it unlocked then rooted. After that and having twrp I just reloaded my last saved image.
k0rax said:
What I did was found a raw image that was supposed to flash the whole phone. With Asus flash tool. You need the x.14 version. I couldn't get it to flash my phone but I could see it repartitioning . I pulled the cable after that. Don't reboot. Then flash all the .IMG files from the temp folder. After that, it was stock and took some work getting it unlocked then rooted. After that and having twrp I just reloaded my last saved image.
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i can only find die x.15 version but i think it should be enough. the problem is that ze2 is not reacting to pc commands when in bootloader.. so i can not operate in with fastboot commands and asus flash tool requires fastboot mode
maybe my last option is to flash my phone via intel phone flash tool which operates via the soc. but i dont have the necessary files. as i remember i would need some flash.xml and image
maybe there is someone who is able to provide files i would need for the intel phone flash tool. i searched but i only could find the flash.xml file for other zenfone models then zenfone 2
Dulu93 said:
maybe there is someone who is able to provide files i would need for the intel phone flash tool. i searched but i only could find the flash.xml file for other zenfone models then zenfone 2
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tried to flash a raw file via intel phone flash tool but it says that automatic reboot is not supported on this devices and failed to reboot.
any solutions?
Dulu93 said:
tried to flash a raw file via intel phone flash tool but it says that automatic reboot is not supported on this devices and failed to reboot.
any solutions?
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When using xfstk did it confirm it was able to write the bootloader? Also, what version of Windows? I have 10 and it took booting the Os into a recovery mode and accepting the drivers even though they weren't signed. In the offset or write settings in xfstk I had five zeroes. I heard someone use 4, but the majority said 5. I used 5. Are you able to see the boot screen as a 4 color box?
Dulu93 said:
tried to flash a raw file via intel phone flash tool but it says that automatic reboot is not supported on this devices and failed to reboot.
any solutions?
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OK, I think I've figured it out. Realized my phone was crashing when I went to make a call. RessurectionRemix formatted my SD card and wasn't readable anymore, so frustrated I said f**k it, let's start over.
1) it's 4 zeros, not 5.
You'll notice when you're flashing with xFSTK Downloader it attempts to flash twice. It appears the first flash is for the bootloader, and the second is for OS. It needs to flash both. I could not get it to flash both until I updated the GP Flag Override Value to 0x80000807. Then it went without a hitch.
2) install fastboot and adb with the driver package.
It's on the site here. Once I did that the ASUS Flash tool did its thing. For those wondering if it's doing something or not - the answer is, if the phone looks like it's not doing anything - it's not doing anything. After I installed adb and fastboot, along with the drivers, it took about 5 minutes to flash end to end without a hitch.
So the takeaway is - if it's flashing the first portion, you have connectivity to the phone - but that does NOT mean adb/fastboot will have connectivity like it should. That takes the special google drivers. Also, it needs to flash TWICE for xFSTK. If it doesn't do both, things will be broken.
I found a raw image that was quite old 2.15.40.13 on asus-zenfone.com. password for zip is asus-zenfone.com. I've flashed that, and about to update to 2.19.40.20 to do the unlock. Rooting with one click root worked fine, but unlock I don't know did. So I'm getting the specific version it says it works for. I'll post an update when that's done.
Cheers
Unfortunately that didn't resolve my phone dialing, crashing the phone problem. :L
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k0rax said:
Unfortunately that didn't resolve my phone dialing, crashing the phone problem. :L
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This did:
Make sure you go to settings-->apps-->default apps and select the dialer as your default application to make calls.
k0rax said:
OK, I think I've figured it out. Realized my phone was crashing when I went to make a call. RessurectionRemix formatted my SD card and wasn't readable anymore, so frustrated I said f**k it, let's start over.
1) it's 4 zeros, not 5.
You'll notice when you're flashing with xFSTK Downloader it attempts to flash twice. It appears the first flash is for the bootloader, and the second is for OS. It needs to flash both. I could not get it to flash both until I updated the GP Flag Override Value to 0x80000807. Then it went without a hitch.
2) install fastboot and adb with the driver package.
It's on the site here. Once I did that the ASUS Flash tool did its thing. For those wondering if it's doing something or not - the answer is, if the phone looks like it's not doing anything - it's not doing anything. After I installed adb and fastboot, along with the drivers, it took about 5 minutes to flash end to end without a hitch.
So the takeaway is - if it's flashing the first portion, you have connectivity to the phone - but that does NOT mean adb/fastboot will have connectivity like it should. That takes the special google drivers. Also, it needs to flash TWICE for xFSTK. If it doesn't do both, things will be broken.
I found a raw image that was quite old 2.15.40.13 on asus-zenfone.com. password for zip is asus-zenfone.com. I've flashed that, and about to update to 2.19.40.20 to do the unlock. Rooting with one click root worked fine, but unlock I don't know did. So I'm getting the specific version it says it works for. I'll post an update when that's done.
Cheers
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thank you very much for your help.
the first point chaning it to 4 zeros did the trick. i was able to reinstall the bootloader.
but i still dont have connectivity via fastboot. im sure all drivers are installed and even on linux i cant see my phone. what is that special google driver?
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When using xfstk did it confirm it was able to write the bootloader? Also, what version of Windows? I have 10 and it took booting the Os into a recovery mode and accepting the drivers even though they weren't signed. In the offset or write settings in xfstk I had five zeroes. I heard someone use 4, but the majority said 5. I used 5. Are you able to see the boot screen as a 4 color box?
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with 5 zeros it only loaded the firmware but skipped the os. with 4 zeros it loaded both. and yes i was able to see the colorbox.
im using windows 10 and what drivers do you mean? i installed the 15s driver package from xda
Dulu93 said:
with 5 zeros it only loaded the firmware but skipped the os. with 4 zeros it loaded both. and yes i was able to see the colorbox.
im using windows 10 and what drivers do you mean? i installed the 15s driver package from xda
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This did it for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118
After installing that, Asus flash tool worked for me
Also I found it will sometimes stall during flash. After partition and before flashing. If it doesn't show anything changing on the phone for 2-3 minutes, (except when it's flashing system), cose the app, make sure fastboot, fastboot2, and adb are all closed, and try again. Make sure to launch AFT as administrator.
Don't forget to catch the first boot before it loads the OS - AFT reboots once complete - and run unlock tool right then. if you miss it you have to start over.
k0rax said:
This did it for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118
After installing that, Asus flash tool worked for me
Also I found it will sometimes stall during flash. After partition and before flashing. If it doesn't show anything changing on the phone for 2-3 minutes, (except when it's flashing system), cose the app, make sure fastboot, fastboot2, and adb are all closed, and try again. Make sure to launch AFT as administrator.
Don't forget to catch the first boot before it loads the OS - AFT reboots once complete - and run unlock tool right then. if you miss it you have to start over.
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installed this package but still no luck.. even tried with freshly installed win7 but no luck. my fastboot mode is not being recognized
Dulu93 said:
installed this package but still no luck.. even tried with freshly installed win7 but no luck. my fastboot mode is not being recognized
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Try a different USB port. On the back of the computer. For whatever reason that made a difference for me. I couldn't use the front ones.
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Dulu93 said:
installed this package but still no luck.. even tried with freshly installed win7 but no luck. my fastboot mode is not being recognized
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-brick-soft-hard-bricked-zenfone-2-t3284256
1.1 - Install IntelSocUSB
-First, Please disconnect the machine Zenfone your 2.
-Download Driver IntelSocUSB here:
http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oM...ew?usp=sharing
If you're using Windows 7:
Right-click the file -Click iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0 choose "Run as Administrator".
-Make The installation steps as usual until you see a small window "Windows Security" requires authentication settings then click on the "install this driver software anyway"
-After This step, the driver installation is finished, continue to section 1.2 for connecting IntelSoc regime
Also iV you're using a virtualized environment I've heard people have had trouble. Try native if you can. The second part of the flash is fastboot. I don't remember the version I used. I'll check when I get home
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Try a different USB port. On the back of the computer. For whatever reason that made a difference for me. I couldn't use the front ones.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-brick-soft-hard-bricked-zenfone-2-t3284256
1.1 - Install IntelSocUSB
-First, Please disconnect the machine Zenfone your 2.
-Download Driver IntelSocUSB here:
http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oM...ew?usp=sharing
If you're using Windows 7:
Right-click the file -Click iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0 choose "Run as Administrator".
-Make The installation steps as usual until you see a small window "Windows Security" requires authentication settings then click on the "install this driver software anyway"
-After This step, the driver installation is finished, continue to section 1.2 for connecting IntelSoc regime
Also iV you're using a virtualized environment I've heard people have had trouble. Try native if you can. The second part of the flash is fastboot. I don't remember the version I used. I'll check when I get home
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ok.. lets summarize what i did:
1. installed adb/fastboot driver package
2. installed intel dnx driver (with isocusbdriver iwasnt able to open xfstk)
3. installed asus flash tool
4. installed xfstk downloader
5. loaded fw + os with xfstk downloader (successful)
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6. while in bootloader i connected my phone to the pc and tried to use asus flash tool (as admin) - not listing devices
i tried every usb port i have and several different cables, nothing helps
im slowly giving up... in the attachments you have snapshots how it looks like when im connected and in fastboot mode. to make sure no dead drivers are in my way im on a freshly installed win10
EDIT: now something happened. i flashed bootloader via xfstk, then i powered off my phone and connected it again. then for a second AFT showed my serial number, but the state was a red X
after i restore my bootloader via xfstk. what do i have to do so AFT can see my phone? what you can see in the attachments is all i get from AFT.. but i dont know how to stay connected
Dulu93 said:
ok.. lets summarize what i did:
1. installed adb/fastboot driver package
2. installed intel dnx driver (with isocusbdriver iwasnt able to open xfstk)
3. installed asus flash tool
4. installed xfstk downloader
5. loaded fw + os with xfstk downloader (successful)
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6. while in bootloader i connected my phone to the pc and tried to use asus flash tool (as admin) - not listing devices
i tried every usb port i have and several different cables, nothing helps
im slowly giving up... in the attachments you have snapshots how it looks like when im connected and in fastboot mode. to make sure no dead drivers are in my way im on a freshly installed win10
EDIT: now something happened. i flashed bootloader via xfstk, then i powered off my phone and connected it again. then for a second AFT showed my serial number, but the state was a red X
after i restore my bootloader via xfstk. what do i have to do so AFT can see my phone? what you can see in the attachments is all i get from AFT.. but i dont know how to stay connected
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You can leave flash tool and xfstk open same time. I flashed with xfstk, waited some time and moves between the bootloader options. Make sure no residual adb or fastboot exes are running. Then unplug the phone and plug it back in. Then it will show up. Select the option you have and click start. See if the bootloader shows any life or incoming partitioning happening . If that doesn't work reboot to bootloader scroll around in it to make sure it's loaded , it brings in the correct serial intermittently. But I don't think it's necessary.
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So xfstk reboots
Xfstk round two no reboot scroll around
AFT
Unplug USB from phone and reconnect
Should show up .
Then click start. Did it give an error with that X?
Look at processes and see if it's launched adb or fastboot
Dulu93 said:
ok.. lets summarize what i did:
1. installed adb/fastboot driver package
2. installed intel dnx driver (with isocusbdriver iwasnt able to open xfstk)
3. installed asus flash tool
4. installed xfstk downloader
5. loaded fw + os with xfstk downloader (successful)
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6. while in bootloader i connected my phone to the pc and tried to use asus flash tool (as admin) - not listing devices
i tried every usb port i have and several different cables, nothing helps
im slowly giving up... in the attachments you have snapshots how it looks like when im connected and in fastboot mode. to make sure no dead drivers are in my way im on a freshly installed win10
EDIT: now something happened. i flashed bootloader via xfstk, then i powered off my phone and connected it again. then for a second AFT showed my serial number, but the state was a red X
after i restore my bootloader via xfstk. what do i have to do so AFT can see my phone? what you can see in the attachments is all i get from AFT.. but i dont know how to stay connected
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I think you're close - it's flashing what's needed, and recognized the phone, although it did for me also but fastboot didn't work until the drivers with adb and fastboot. The last things I would think is reinstall the Google adb fastboot drivers with the phone connected to the USB port that got you this far, and if there is some serial no verification, look for .14 version of AFT.
First I must say, I searched all over the internet for answer to this problem. None of the topics I read had matched my problem.
I want to unlock my bootloader so I can flash custom recovery and get root access.
When I want to access the bootloader ("adb reboot bootloader"), in my phone all goes fine (I see on my phone the Fastboot instructions, etc). The problem is in my computer that fastboot won't recognise my phone anymore. When I want to get the device-id, fastboot is stuck on "waiting for all devices". When I want to see the list of devices, ("fastboot devices"), I get nothing, wether my phone is on bootloader mode or not.
I installed all the LG drivers, including the ADB one. I am in USB debugging mode, and I disabled OEM protection.
Android version is Lollipop.
I need help on this matter, thanks in advance.
notrium dweller said:
First I must say, I searched all over the internet for answer to this problem. None of the topics I read had matched my problem.
I want to unlock my bootloader so I can flash custom recovery and get root access.
When I want to access the bootloader ("adb reboot bootloader"), in my phone all goes fine (I see on my phone the Fastboot instructions, etc). The problem is in my computer that fastboot won't recognise my phone anymore. When I want to get the device-id, fastboot is stuck on "waiting for all devices". When I want to see the list of devices, ("fastboot devices"), I get nothing, wether my phone is on bootloader mode or not.
I installed all the LG drivers, including the ADB one. I am in USB debugging mode, and I disabled OEM protection.
Android version is Lollipop.
I need help on this matter, thanks in advance.
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not all phones can be unlocked.. search for g4 list of bootloader unlock youll see the list if yours isnt there you cant . only root 5.1 no twrp.
raptorddd said:
not all phones can be unlocked.. search for g4 list of bootloader unlock youll see the list if yours isnt there you cant . only root 5.1 no twrp.
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I know mine can be unlocked. I actually can get to the bootloader via ADB. The problem is that fastboot won't recognise my phone afterwards. (I believe it's the european version of the H815 model, and according to one-click-root app, my phone can be safely rooted. Also my Lollipop version is 5.1.)
There are other few issues also:
Fastboot won't recognise my phone, even if the phone is not in bootloader mode.
Windows will recognise all of the LG related drivers including the ADB related driver, while the phone is powered on normally.
However, it fails to do so, in bootloader mode. I see non working driver in Windows 7 Device Manager, under "Other Devices" by the name "Android" with yellow exclamation mark. Nothing else.
Still looking for advice...
notrium dweller said:
I know mine can be unlocked. I actually can get to the bootloader via ADB. The problem is that fastboot won't recognise my phone afterwards. (I believe it's the european version of the H815 model, and according to one-click-root app, my phone can be safely rooted. Also my Lollipop version is 5.1.)
There are other few issues also:
Fastboot won't recognise my phone, even if the phone is not in bootloader mode.
Windows will recognise all of the LG related drivers including the ADB related driver, while the phone is powered on normally.
However, it fails to do so, in bootloader mode. I see non working driver in Windows 7 Device Manager, under "Other Devices" by the name "Android" with yellow exclamation mark. Nothing else.
Still looking for advice...
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am sorry i cant help ive nver unlocked mine..
Still looking for suggestions, people...
I have the same problem, adb detects my phone but fastboot does not. Same Phone btw
Still no solution until now ? I have the same problems
My device is H815
Hi !
I have had this problem too...solved with strong battle to understand myself...
My solution : when you have installed driver ,when your phone go to fastboot mode and the pc don't want to reconize the phone : on the pc on windows go to harware manager (config panel) and you can see in theory "android" with a "?" ==> you have to install manually the driver by searching somewhere on the harware list "android adb interface " (i don't remember where it is) ==> your phone wil be reconized ! And you will have the 2 lines of ID on the adb comand interface....and follow the tutorial...
I have read hundreds of issues with driver problems when it comes to windows.
Please try Linux instead. There are live distributions like Ubuntu available. Install it on USB stick and start from there.
No driver issues anymore. Just works.
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@steadfasterX it need some knowledge for to use Linux OS for adb thingsv (unlock bootloader ,instal TWRP,rom,apps...etc...) ? maybe you can do a small tutorial for to help ?
For windows i have found these pictures for an eventual help (see ZIP on attach file)
@Loulou-13 , now i can see my device-id - solved -
but now have another problems, my imei is not match with my device-id ...
my device is H815
yes...i know i have sent an answer too late ... but my solution is one of this problem and eventualy can be useful for other people.
for your new problem ,what happen ? .......have you enter the corect number ,without space or other ?
Loulou-13 said:
@steadfasterX it need some knowledge for to use Linux OS for adb thingsv (unlock bootloader ,instal TWRP,rom,apps...etc...) ? maybe you can do a small tutorial for to help ?
For windows i have found these pictures for an eventual help (see ZIP on attach file)
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Well there are hundreds of guides out there just use google...
adb and fastboot working the same way under Linux so there is no need to have a specific guide for linux.
I haven't tested that guide here but it looks very good as a starting point:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44739402&postcount=1
As said there are other maybe better guides but Google will tell you.
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@steadfasterX thank for your link ,it's useful for people who have problem and read this thread
It's not for me .... i have my bootliader unlocked ,twrp...( and this fabulous Imperium MM rom !!!! )
Sadly i had to come to the painful conclusion that my problem relies at this point on the data detection of the phone itself.
I have read tons of tutorials pointing to adb or fastboot upgrades and different stuff and methods to update. I'm stuck in 2.20.40.139 and cannot find an update within the OS. I will enumerate now the things i see in order to clarify this situation.
_USB debugging on or off makes no difference.
_MTP or the other mode returns nothing. No detection on device manger in windows.
_Phone always charges when plugged to USB ports.
_Tried 4 cables and 3 pc's all of them tested with other phones and tablets.
_On fastboot mode nothing happens and device is nowhere to be found.
_ADB is the same. adb devices shows nothing for this.
_Recovery returns an error as if it tries to update something that isn't there MOFD_SUPDATE.zip
_after that error i get into recovery pressing power+vol up for a few seconds.
_did a factory reset on the phone and wipes in recovery.
_copied file in root of the phone. Detected the update. failed when trying to apply.
_bootloader in fastboot shows unknown. serial is 0123456789ABCDEF or something like that (serial was ok before i used the bootloader unlocker from ASUS website)
i can't think anything else for this right now... it's really driving me crazy since android works without an issue. Phone is not rooted or even has been tried to root.
If someone knows or can think anything regarding this please help me out. There's nothing i like more to share thoughts and ideas to have this updated.
Thanks in advance,
see thread about unbrick soft/hard bricked zf2
Hello,
today I have a problem with my g4. When I first got this phone 2 years ago I instantly unlocked bootloader, installed supersu, xposed etc and I had no problems at all with this.
But couple weeks ago somethings happened to my snapchat so today I tried to unroot to login to my account on sc. Then i checked that I have to uninstall xposed framework too, but to do this from xposed installer app, root is needed. I thought "no problem, I will install root briefly, uninstall xposed, unroot and login to snapchat". Then I met first obstacle. I don't have recovery mode in phone. when I connect g4 by usb to pc and use adb (by typing adb reboot recovery) my phone reboots and shows green dead android with red triangle. I have to remove the battery to get phone back to life. I remembered that i always used fastboot commands to boot into custom recovery instead of installing TWRP, because flashing it never worked. But now when I try to execute any fastboot command, it only shows me "waiting for any device" in cmd. what do I have to do now? all essential drivers are installed on my pc. phone is showed as "LGE Mobile adb interface" in device manager. when I enter "adb reboot fastboot" it only reboots my phone and nothing else. Does anybody know a solution? I wouldn't like to wipe my g4 from all data. I have read many pages on google and nothing helps. I've tried fastboot on 2 different computers, one with usb 3.0 and one with 2.0 and results are the same. If someone could help me, thanks in advance.
dziedziol said:
Hello,
today I have a problem with my g4. When I first got this phone 2 years ago I instantly unlocked bootloader, installed supersu, xposed etc and I had no problems at all with this.
But couple weeks ago somethings happened to my snapchat so today I tried to unroot to login to my account on sc. Then i checked that I have to uninstall xposed framework too, but to do this from xposed installer app, root is needed. I thought "no problem, I will install root briefly, uninstall xposed, unroot and login to snapchat". Then I met first obstacle. I don't have recovery mode in phone. when I connect g4 by usb to pc and use adb (by typing adb reboot recovery) my phone reboots and shows green dead android with red triangle. I have to remove the battery to get phone back to life. I remembered that i always used fastboot commands to boot into custom recovery instead of installing TWRP, because flashing it never worked. But now when I try to execute any fastboot command, it only shows me "waiting for any device" in cmd. what do I have to do now? all essential drivers are installed on my pc. phone is showed as "LGE Mobile adb interface" in device manager. when I enter "adb reboot fastboot" it only reboots my phone and nothing else. Does anybody know a solution? I wouldn't like to wipe my g4 from all data. I have read many pages on google and nothing helps. I've tried fastboot on 2 different computers, one with usb 3.0 and one with 2.0 and results are the same. If someone could help me, thanks in advance.
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Try another Cable. Even my original LG cable isnt working with fastboot/adb.
have you tried: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-how-to-enter-fastboot-mode-t3239537
some more Information about Your Phone. usu´d or nornmally unlooked. Stock rom?
uweork said:
Try another Cable. Even my original LG cable isnt working with fastboot/adb.
have you tried: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-how-to-enter-fastboot-mode-t3239537
some more Information about Your Phone. usu´d or nornmally unlooked. Stock rom?
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Tried with another cable and nothing changes.
I tried to do this method you sent. So when I enter download mode it goes into "firmware update" after couple of seconds, my phone isn't detected on pc and the first command in console "Send_Command.exe \\.\COMx" returns "FAIL".
My G4 (H815) is stock rom, bootloader unlocked normally, didn't do any usu or anything like this. I have only rooted it with supersu 2 times (one time maybe a 1,5year ago i log out from snapchat and had to unroot and root again), installed xposed framework and did nothing else. I don't know how is it possible that I used fastboot on this phone then and now I can't do it. Half a year ago I've installed custom rom on friend's G2 and installed some programs etc. on my pc (because installing this rom didn't went that well and I had to flash stock .kdz or something like that through LGUP/LG bridge/lg flash tool, I don't remember) and I thought that it did some mess but when I tried to use fastboot on another PC, where I've installed drivers freshly, the result was the same.
So what is about "firmware update"? It is obviously stuck on 0% and I have to remove the battery to leave this mode.
dziedziol said:
Tried with another cable and nothing changes.
I tried to do this method you sent. So when I enter download mode it goes into "firmware update" after couple of seconds, my phone isn't detected on pc and the first command in console "Send_Command.exe \\.\COMx" returns "FAIL".
My G4 (H815) is stock rom, bootloader unlocked normally, didn't do any usu or anything like this. I have only rooted it with supersu 2 times (one time maybe a 1,5year ago i log out from snapchat and had to unroot and root again), installed xposed framework and did nothing else. I don't know how is it possible that I used fastboot on this phone then and now I can't do it. Half a year ago I've installed custom rom on friend's G2 and installed some programs etc. on my pc (because installing this rom didn't went that well and I had to flash stock .kdz or something like that through LGUP/LG bridge/lg flash tool, I don't remember) and I thought that it did some mess but when I tried to use fastboot on another PC, where I've installed drivers freshly, the result was the same.
So what is about "firmware update"? It is obviously stuck on 0% and I have to remove the battery to leave this mode.
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Try installing "adb universal drivers".
Also in your computer device manager, with the phone connected, uninstall the device, adb device, modem everything related with the phone. Reinstall and try it after install the universal drivers.
Hope it works, good luck!
RuedasLocas said:
Try installing "adb universal drivers".
Also in your computer device manager, with the phone connected, uninstall the device, adb device, modem everything related with the phone. Reinstall and try it after install the universal drivers.
Hope it works, good luck!
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Uninstalled everything lg-related from device manager, uninstalled everything lg/android-related through revo uninstaller, installed adb universal drivers, lg usb drivers, everything seems fine, when I type "adb devices" in cmd it shows my phone but, again, when I enter something related to fastboot, it only shows <waiting for any device>.
Is it even possible?? I have not seen any cases like mine in internet - somebody's phone every time was else bricked or somebody would try to flash something and errors like that happened, but I have used fastboot many times on G4 and G2, didn't reinstall windows and everything worked! Why I can't access recovery mode (dead android with red triangle) or enter fastboot or do something in download mode? What could happened?! Is it possible to fix this without wiping data from my G4? I haven't done factory reset for very long time and copying tens of thousands of photos and videos, quickmemo notes, music, voice recordings, chrome bookmarks and everything else to my PC would be a big pain for me.
After all, thanks for replies, and I hope that we will find solution for this.
dziedziol said:
Uninstalled everything lg-related from device manager, uninstalled everything lg/android-related through revo uninstaller, installed adb universal drivers, lg usb drivers, everything seems fine, when I type "adb devices" in cmd it shows my phone but, again, when I enter something related to fastboot, it only shows <waiting for any device>.
Is it even possible?? I have not seen any cases like mine in internet - somebody's phone every time was else bricked or somebody would try to flash something and errors like that happened, but I have used fastboot many times on G4 and G2, didn't reinstall windows and everything worked! Why I can't access recovery mode (dead android with red triangle) or enter fastboot or do something in download mode? What could happened?! Is it possible to fix this without wiping data from my G4? I haven't done factory reset for very long time and copying tens of thousands of photos and videos, quickmemo notes, music, voice recordings, chrome bookmarks and everything else to my PC would be a big pain for me.
After all, thanks for replies, and I hope that we will find solution for this.
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You could Check if FWUL from SteadfasterX is helping You out with your Problem.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an.../live-iso-adb-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755
With the Installed Salt You cann Backup your Device.
dziedziol said:
Uninstalled everything lg-related from device manager, uninstalled everything lg/android-related through revo uninstaller, installed adb universal drivers, lg usb drivers, everything seems fine, when I type "adb devices" in cmd it shows my phone but, again, when I enter something related to fastboot, it only shows <waiting for any device>.
Is it even possible?? I have not seen any cases like mine in internet - somebody's phone every time was else bricked or somebody would try to flash something and errors like that happened, but I have used fastboot many times on G4 and G2, didn't reinstall windows and everything worked! Why I can't access recovery mode (dead android with red triangle) or enter fastboot or do something in download mode? What could happened?! Is it possible to fix this without wiping data from my G4? I haven't done factory reset for very long time and copying tens of thousands of photos and videos, quickmemo notes, music, voice recordings, chrome bookmarks and everything else to my PC would be a big pain for me.
After all, thanks for replies, and I hope that we will find solution for this.
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<waiting for any device> because if windows don't recognizes the device as it should adb will never "see" it.
While on the process, pay attention to the device manager. When you get the message in cmd of <waiting for any device>, uninstall your device and make device manager search for devices.
If still shows you as the same device and adb still waiting, you might have to uninstall the device and install it manually choosing from a list. Now I don't remember how it is suppose to be detected...
During install and uninstall don't disconnect the device from the computer, and remember, use a USB2 port.
I already got that several time. Took me time but that's how I managed to fix it.
okay, guys, it is a shame for me... but I worked out what is wrong with my phone.. maybe not with my phone, but what is wrong with me.
all I needed to do to launch a fastboot was type "adb reboot bootloader" and everything is fine now.
Sorry that you had to give me so much tips and this problem turned to be my stupid mistake, but I'm glad that i won't have to install linux and play with virtual machines to repair my phone
Anyway, thanks for your kindness and will to help, greetings for everyone!
@edit: Turns out that i have one more question. I want to uninstall xposed framework. But there are many versions of uninstaller on their site. Is there any risk that i will "break" my G4 if I use the newest one? I have xposed version 87 and I don't want to do something stupid. thanks in advance.
somebody knows? if I can use the newest version of uninstaller no matter which version of xposed framework im using?