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[Q] How to install WW firmware in a CN recovery?

I bought Zenfone 2 that initially had a WW firmware but a CN recovery. When I tried updating the firmware to UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user, it threw an assertion failure because the device image SKU is CN while the OTA image SKU is WW. I wanted to update the firmware because of the persistent permission bug that was claimed to be solved by just updating the firmware. Since there is an assertion failure, I tried installing UL-Z00A-CN-2.14.40.22-user and it installed successfully. Unfortunately, google play store is now gone.. And I wanted to install WW OTA but it continually fails.
How do I fix this? Help.

Xegara said:
I bought Zenfone 2 that initially had a WW firmware but a CN recovery. When I tried updating the firmware to UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user, it threw an assertion failure because the device image SKU is CN while the OTA image SKU is WW. I wanted to update the firmware because of the persistent permission bug that was claimed to be solved by just updating the firmware. Since there is an assertion failure, I tried installing UL-Z00A-CN-2.14.40.22-user and it installed successfully. Unfortunately, google play store is now gone.. And I wanted to install WW OTA but it continually fails.
How do I fix this? Help.
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1) Download recovery image file (https://app.box.com/s/ohk0aki3nfxjqyuygbl629612tfmi6d9)
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file (http://www.mediafire.com/download/xf...oot_system.zip)
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.

I followed your procedure from a previous thread and it worked perfectly! Thank you.

Broken link
Link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320

smartbuddy said:
1) Download recovery image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge. But the link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
Can I ask for another download link?

Xegara said:
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. But the link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
Can I ask for another download link?
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Will upload tommorrow. Sorry for the delay.

Same Problem. Now with CN Version and no google play etc
rootcron said:
I followed your procedure from a previous thread and it worked perfectly! Thank you.
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Hi.. it seem that you were able to fix it.. to me its the first time trying to root or flash a phone.. what can i do in order to fix this? do you have like a step by step way .
I already download all the files and IMG files.. also i have the firmware downloads from asus support page.. i hope you can help me... thanks

Xegara said:
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. But the link for the system.img is dead.
The link redirects to...
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com/error.php? errno=320
Can I ask for another download link?
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Here you go for system.img :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1nwpoqo8rpi1kur/Z00A_2.13.40.13_preroot_system.zip

smartbuddy said:
Here you go for system.img :
HTTP WWW mediafire DOT com download/1nwpoqo8rpi1kur/Z00A_2.13.40.13_preroot_system.zip
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Thanks a lot! It worked! You just saved my zenfone 2! By the way, I was wondering why I needed to flash the pre-root system image if I already flashed the firmware? What is their difference aside from the pre-root system image being pre-rooted?
I installed the firmware which is UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user. But now, the version was 2.13.40.13, same as the system.img.
So either of the images (firmware or pre-rooted system) is sufficient enough after installing the recovery image?

Xegara said:
Thanks a lot! It worked! You just saved my zenfone 2! By the way, I was wondering why I needed to flash the pre-root system image if I already flashed the firmware? What is their difference aside from the pre-root system image being pre-rooted?
I installed the firmware which is UL-Z00A-WW-2.15.40.10-user. But now, the version was 2.13.40.13, same as the system.img.
So either of the images (firmware or pre-rooted system) is sufficient enough after installing the recovery image?
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Yes either of them should be ok. Some people are unable to update to latest ww firmware even after installing ww recovery hence need to flash pre root system.img.
Once u have installed ww recovery and ww system you have converted to ww phone and can update to any ww firmware in future.

smartbuddy said:
Yes either of them should be ok. Some people are unable to update to latest ww firmware even after installing ww recovery hence need to flash pre root system.img.
Once u have installed ww recovery and ww system you have converted to ww phone and can update to any ww firmware in future.
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I see. I was wondering where did you find the recovery.img? The recovery.img cannot be found on asus official website. Is there a tool to extract the recovery.img of an existing android phone?

smartbuddy said:
1) Download recovery image file ...
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file ...
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
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I get error, when try to flash system.img
C:\fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21>fastboot flash recovery system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending sparse 'recovery' (524257 KB)...
OKAY [ 18.063s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash_cmds error!)
finished. total time: 19.015s
there is any clue ?

sonic2epix said:
I get error, when try to flash system.img
C:\fastboot_adb(1.0.32)_071114_r21>fastboot flash recovery system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending sparse 'recovery' (524257 KB)...
OKAY [ 18.063s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash_cmds error!)
finished. total time: 19.015s
there is any clue ?
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Your command is wrong, fastboot flash recovery system.img (You are giving command to flash recovery and giving system.img )
Use the command fastboot flash system system.img
If you still get the error, try after restarting the PC.

smartbuddy said:
Your command is wrong, fastboot flash recovery system.img (You are giving command to flash recovery and giving system.img )
Use the command fastboot flash system system.img
If you still get the error, try after restarting the PC.
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Oops, sorry .. my command is wrong, thanks ..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556

help with zenfone 2
I ordered a zenfone 2 from Taiwan but its the ww version. My question is....I ordered it because it says that it supports 1700mhz/2100mhz and aws band 4...I am with Mobilicity in Canada...For the life of me I cannot get this stupid phone to recognize my sim card. Ive messed around with the settings, changed sim card slots...tried everything I can think of, and its still not working. Will this method (or any you know of) get it working?

Are 2nd Set of Steps Necessary?
smartbuddy said:
1) Download recovery image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash recovery by using command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4) reboot to fastboot again
5) launch recovery from fastboot
6) Flash the latest WW firmware same way u flashed latest CN firmware
7) wipe cache
8) reboot
Then Flash system.img directly like you flashed recovery.img :
1) Download system image file
2) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
3) Using ADB command prompt flash system by using command : fastboot flash system system.img
4) wipe cache
5) reboot
This will make ur phone WW and you can simply update with any ww firmware ota or by downloading zip from Asus site.
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First of all, thanks so much smartbuddy for taking the time to write up these steps and provide the necessary files. I've been working on this issue for 12+ hours and am now finally resolving with your information. I just have a couple of questions.
I completed the first set of steps without issue and ended up right where I wanted to be - with the most recent firmware version and the ability to check for software upgrades OTA (finally had the button now!). I then went through the second set of steps without issue until I booted my phone after clearing the cache - it hung while booting. I waited for like 15-20 min. and then rebooted, but it hung again. No errors or anything, just booting. So when this happened, I went back through the first set of steps and am now again right where I want to be - with the firmware I want and the ability to check for upgrades OTA.
So do I have to attempt to go through the second set of steps again? And if so, do you have any idea why my phone hung while doing so the first time? Also, with my phone in it's current state, if I were to do a factory reset in the future, would it take me all the way back to square one without any of these updates? Sorry if this is a nube question, I'm still learning.
Thanks again for all your help. You da man! :good:

tapierce said:
First of all, thanks so much smartbuddy for taking the time to write up these steps and provide the necessary files. I've been working on this issue for 12+ hours and am now finally resolving with your information. I just have a couple of questions.
I completed the first set of steps without issue and ended up right where I wanted to be - with the most recent firmware version and the ability to check for software upgrades OTA (finally had the button now!). I then went through the second set of steps without issue until I booted my phone after clearing the cache - it hung while booting. I waited for like 15-20 min. and then rebooted, but it hung again. No errors or anything, just booting. So when this happened, I went back through the first set of steps and am now again right where I want to be - with the firmware I want and the ability to check for upgrades OTA.
So do I have to attempt to go through the second set of steps again? And if so, do you have any idea why my phone hung while doing so the first time? Also, with my phone in it's current state, if I were to do a factory reset in the future, would it take me all the way back to square one without any of these updates? Sorry if this is a nube question, I'm still learning.
Thanks again for all your help. You da man! :good:
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No you can skip that if you wish. I have moved to Oneplus 2 so dont have a zenfone 2 anymore.

Please Help me ' Variant system version ' M8

Hello guys ,
i hope some one can help me in that case . i just a m8 one mobile from an online site
it's good but when i have tried to update it this message appeared :
'Variant system version - We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software. For your protection, we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC system software to update your phone. If you did not modify your system software or would like help reverting your system please contact us via the support section at HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, Tablets'
And that some of information what i can got .
***Software status: Modified***
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-4.18.708.12
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 15 2015, 23:49:38.0
Software number : 3.28.709.5
Baseband Version : 1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F
Build number : 3.28.709.5 CL389838 release-keys
So If you want more information tell me how i can get it to you
So please help me guys

Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers

I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !

Mike Smaan said:
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
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Install Terminal Emulator for Android from Google Play Store. Run commands:
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid

rv_30 ! Thank you man
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000

shirreer said:
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
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i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000

Mike Smaan said:
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
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Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck

shirreer said:
Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
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Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir

Mike Smaan said:
Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
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It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!

shirreer said:
It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
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that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?

Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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Here's a thread with a link for the firmware you need. Follow the instructions on how to properly install your firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
The firmware you tried to install is not the correct one for your phone. Scroll down to the firmware for your CID: HTC__622 and MID: 0P6B63000 and you should be fine.

Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.

shirreer said:
You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
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Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time

Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581

Jared89 said:
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
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@Mike Smaan problem is a bit different from yours and he has a S-On device.
His problem is his device is running a Taiwan ROM on a Hong Kong variant device.
He needs to run a Hong Kong ROM to solve his problem and the right ROM version (4.18.708.12)
then he can OTA to the latest Marshmallow 6.16.708.1
Should he followed the link provided by @Jerrel7 on post #11, he should be able to fix his problem as simple as ABC.

Mike Smaan said:
Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
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Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.

shirreer said:
Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
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I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step

Mike Smaan said:
I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
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Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.

shirreer said:
Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
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I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.

Mike Smaan said:
I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
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I know that you ignored my previous posts and other people post who tried to help you with proper method .. but I still pity you and I don't want to see you'll end up in a brick or soft brick due to wrong commands/instructions.
You get error when flashing firmware - reasons :
1. That command given to you to flash firmware - fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip - is wrong.
The right command is fastboot flash zip M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Running a wrong command may brick your device but you are lucky because your device is S-On, so no harm just error.
2. Being a S-On device, you won't be able to install a very low version firmware 1.60.708.2 when your current one is 4.18.708.12
Only S-Off device can do that. To have S-Off you need to spend USD25 for the app .. and are you willing to spend USD25 to S-Off when you can fix your problem with proper method free of charge and needs only 2 main steps : ?
1. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
2. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery.img
then you can update to the latest - 6.16.708.1
Mike Smaan said:
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
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You can try these B., C., and D.
But, again using a very low version 1.60.708.2 backup on a Lollipop firmware 4.18.708.12, you may have one of these :
1. It will be successful updates but you need to do many OTAs
1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 --> 4.18.708.12 --> 6.16.708.1
If it is successful then it's good but if it is not, you'll get below.
2. You may have a blank screen either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4
3. You may lost your wifi connectivity either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 but you can proceed further with your mobile data or use a Internet Pass through on your PC
One last note ... never use a 2.7.0.2 TWRP recovery as that is the most buggiest TWRP which will remove your OS version on your bootloader.
Good luck.

[Guide] Return to Stock and Re-lock Bootloader

You may find that you need to return to stock/locked bootloader for various reasons. You can find how to do this by digging throughout various threads on this forum. decided to simplify things and bring it together in a single thread. After restoring you will be able to do OTA updates as well.
FLASHING FACTORY 5.8.019S
STEP 1: Download the backup
-- Source Thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/le-pro-3-lex727-twrp-backup-eui-5-8-019s-t3504761
-- FILE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5xyvHc4wgEVWHFKMWZqLWEyTTg/view?usp=sharing
Note: There is a TWRP backup for 20s currently on this forum. I do not recommend using it. Many have had issues booting after restoring it (me included).
STEP 2: Setup TWRP Backup Directory
If you download it to your PC use adb to push it to your device. You should have an existing directory within /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/ that holds your backups. I believe the directory is your device id.
If the directory does not exist, you need to get the info from your device.
Code:
Run adb devices
It will be the hash listed by your device. Make a directory in TWRP/BACKUPS/ with the device id. Mine is "6293eaef".
For example, any backups that I want to restore to my device from TWRP need to be located in a sub-directory within: /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/6293eaef/
At that point you should have the directory you need to copy the backup into.
STEP 2: Copy the Backup (originally named TWRP.zip) to /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/6293eaef/stock
Do the following if you downloaded it to your computer:
Code:
adb push TWRP.zip /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/DEVICE_ID/stock/
adb shell
cd /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/DEVICE_ID/stock/
unzip TWRP.zip
If you downloaded to your device, you just need to move the zip file to the TWRP backups directory and extract it.
STEP 3: Restore in TWRP
Boot into TWRP recovery (if not already there).
Code:
adb reboot recovery
OR
Code:
hold volume up and press power button
RESTORE the backup.
I selected everything. This will install default recovery and remove TWRP.
Do a FULL wipe AFTER flashing. Be sure to wipe the data partition to clear any encryption.
[OPTIONAL] RESTORE LOCKED BOOTLOADER X727
This should not be necessary for X720 devices because the bootloader comes unlocked. I would only suggest re-locking if you need to return your device for warranty support.
To lock the bootloader you need to flash emmc_appsboot.mbn and xbl.elf from an OTA
Step 1: Get 5.8.020s OTA
-- File: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767124419
After downloading extract 5.8.020S_sta.zip.
Inside the firmware-update folder are 2 files: xbl.elf, and emmc_appsboot.mbn. You need to flash both of these files in the bootloader to relock it.
Step 2: Boot to fastboot
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
OR
Code:
From power off, hold volume down and then press the power button.
Step 3: Flash stock bootloader from OTA zip
Run the following commands while in the firmware-update folder you extracted from 5.8.020S_sta.zip
Code:
fastboot flash xbl xbl.elf
fastboot flash aboot emmc_appsboot.mbn
The bootloader is now locked again.
Run
Code:
fastboot reboot bootloader
and then
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
to verify.
NOTE: I found that after using this method to re-lock the bootloader I could no longer use the guide for persistent bootloader unlocking.
If you want to unlock the bootloader again later, you need to manually flash the emmc_appsboot.mbn from the file in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...7-model-persistent-bootloader-unlock-t3500388
FILE: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=313042859668275431
I hope that some of you find this helpful. Please let me know if there is any additional information that I should add to this thread. I will update it as needed.
Cheers!

STEP 1
file in google drive not found
Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist.
Make sure that you have the correct URL and the file existed.

ajegile said:
STEP 1
file in google drive not found
Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist.
Make sure that you have the correct URL and the file existed.
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Fixed! That's what I get for copy/pasting the text vs the actual URL.

Hi, sorry to bring up an old thread. I plan to restore my leeco (US version ) running lineage back to stock. Will this method still work?

neozengar said:
Hi, sorry to bring up an old thread. I plan to restore my leeco (US version ) running lineage back to stock. Will this method still work?
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Yes, this method will still work. It should also work for restoring to newer versions of stock (if needed).

Thank you so much. I notice the boot loader file is for le1. Are they same as that for Le eco pro 3?

neozengar said:
Thank you so much. I notice the boot loader file is for le1. Are they same as that for Le eco pro 3?
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Yes

Will this work with Lineage 14.1?

Cuvillier said:
Will this work with Lineage 14.1?
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This will take you back to stock regardless of what ROM you are currently running.

Ok, do you will update the tutorial with new files ? As newer firmware is now 23s version.

Cuvillier said:
Ok, do you will update the tutorial with new files ? As newer firmware is now 23s version.
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Ill try to get some time to find links for the newer firmwares and update for those. We just had a new little one join the family so I'm pretty busy and tires nowadays .
Regardless, you can always update once you get back to stock in this guide.

Ok thank you.

This will work on x720 too ?

new small ota update for x720 just came out

Cuvillier said:
This will work on x720 too ?
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Yes

slgooding said:
Yes
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bootloader in x720 is already unlocked from LeEco

Hello folks,
I am using T.A.R.S. 21S EUI 5.8 USA version and TWRP 3.1.0
How do I return to stock? stock recovery, locked bootloader, and stock ROM so that I can get OTA updates?
I already tried:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-...oader-t3539513
I am able to restore successfully, but I am not able to install any OTA update with this and device is stuck with 19S only. I tried both local update and OTA update. UE boots into EUI recovery and says "Installation failed". I tried both 20S and 21S updates.
I think latest is 23S now.
Thanks
Brar

What device?

Hello. I want to return to stock x720 ROM. I won't to flash US version, so I need CN backup? Or how to do?
I flashed custom Recovery (TWRP), Kernel (BlackScreen), OS (AICP) and Root (Magiskv12). Should I flash trough recovery lastest official OS version?

I had to send the phone back to LeEco for repair, so needed to go stock.
Glad I found this post, thanks OP.
I tried the steps, all seemed to work okay, but now I am stuck at the leeco boot logo.
I can get to bootloader:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device product name: [le_zl1_oversea]
(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(bootloader) Serial console enabled: false
(bootloader) Serial hw output enabled: false
I can also get to stock recovery, wipe data and update with update.zip
I think the phone is missing OS or something.
Please help.

HwOTA7 and HwOTA8 for Huawei P10 Lite

HwOTA7 + HwOTA8 for Huawei P10 Lite​1. On the phone, make a backup of all data (since during the upgrade all data will be erased). This is an obligatory condition.
2. Unlock your bootloader: (There´s no way around it (unfortnuately), but after the procedure your device will be locked again, so don´t worry!). The device will make a factory reset, so once again, BACKUP your files!!!!!!!!!!
3. Enable ‘USB debugging’ and ‘OEM Unlock’ option from setting>developer option>. To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times.
4. You must download three zip-archives with a full "Full OTA" firmware on which you want to flash (If you look through in the FF (FirmwareFinder), you see there are 4 archives for China and 3 for other locations. You must to download for the version what model and location you will have after the firmware);
5. Add the downloaded files to the folder "HWOTA\Update" and run the .cmd file, it will rename them automatically according to the template:
- update_data_full_public.zip to update_data_public.zip
- update_full_....zip to update_all_hw.zip
- update.zip don't rename
and will be repack firmware (only HwOTA8)!!!
6. After run the universal batch file update.bat in the "HWOTA" folder, which will provide an opportunity to choose the required work option (change firmware/rebranding (change location)). FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SCREEN OF THE MONITOR - the entire process is accompanied by prompts.
At the end of the process, everything should work fine... Be prepared, the bootloader will be locked after changing the location or firmware as a FullOTA.
7. If suddenly it turned out "bootloop" - go into the stock Recovery and make wipe.
PS: To change the firmware using the SD card, you need to create a folder "HWOTA" on the SD card and copy three firmware archives with the changed names (see above). In the batch file select item 1 "SDCard HWOTA directory"
HwOTA_WARSAW.zip
Short video tutorial for upgrade of any version authorized or unauthorized in phone P10 Lite Thanks @Alexxxx1
HwOTA8 method for rollback from EMUI 8 to Emui 5 - Huawei P10 lite Thanks @Alexxxx1
If you like my work, you can thank TeamMT PayPal
PPS: Sorry for my English!!!

used this to update my phone, to oreo... but no twrp works now, recovery fails to boot! so... no way to get root xD

Locked Bootloader
GizmoTheGreen said:
used this to update my phone, to oreo... but no twrp works now, recovery fails to boot! so... no way to get root xD
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If you read the instructions, the bootloader will be locked after the process is completed, therefore, you're gonna have to unlock it and reflash the custom recovery that you had before
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vovan1982 said:
HwOTA for Huawei P10 Lite​1. On the phone, make a backup of all data (since during the upgrade all data will be erased). This is an obligatory condition.
2. Unlock your bootloader: (There´s no way around it (unfortnuately), but after the procedure your device will be locked again, so don´t worry!). The device will make a factory reset, so once again, BACKUP your files!!!!!!!!!!
3. Enable ‘USB debugging’ and ‘OEM Unlock’ option from setting>developer option>. To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times.
4. You must download three zip-archives with a full "Full OTA" firmware on which you want to flash (If you look through in the FF (FirmwareFinder), you see there are 4 archives for China and 3 for other locations. You must to download for the version what model and location you will have after the firmware);
5. Add the downloaded files to the folder "HWOTA\Update" and run the .cmd file, it will rename them automatically according to the template:
- update_data_full_public.zip to update_data_public.zip
- update_full_....zip to update_all_hw.zip
- update.zip don't rename
6. After run the universal batch file update.bat in the "HWOTA" folder, which will provide an opportunity to choose the required work option (change firmware/rebranding (change location)). FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SCREEN OF THE MONITOR - the entire process is accompanied by prompts.
At the end of the process, everything should work fine... Be prepared, the bootloader will be locked after changing the location or firmware as a FullOTA.
7. If suddenly it turned out "bootloop" - go into the stock Recovery and make wipe.
PS: To change the firmware using the SD card, you need to create a folder "HWOTA" on the SD card and copy three firmware archives with the changed names (see above). In the batch file select item 1 "SDCard HWOTA directory"
HwOTA.zip
PPS: Sorry for my English!!!
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Hello!
I need your help with the update.bat file
When I try to execute the file, it just shows a cmd screen for a couple of seconds and nothing happens
what am I possibly doing wrong?
Plus, theres no instrutions for pluggin the phone into the PC, what I being doing its plug in it on bootloader mode
I hope you can understand me, english is not my mother language.
And thank you in advance
EDIT: Forget it man, I make it work, I just copied the HWOTA directory to C: and it works
So far i just used the update firmware option and everything is working

GizmoTheGreen said:
used this to update my phone, to oreo... but no twrp works now, recovery fails to boot! so... no way to get root xD
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Hi, of couse, on Oreo not TWRP. TWRP from Nougat does not work.

kristoff_andxp said:
If you read the instructions, the bootloader will be locked after the process is completed, therefore, you're gonna have to unlock it and reflash the custom recovery that you had before
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Hello!
I need your help with the update.bat file
When I try to execute the file, it just shows a cmd screen for a couple of seconds and nothing happens
what am I possibly doing wrong?
Plus, theres no instrutions for pluggin the phone into the PC, what I being doing its plug in it on bootloader mode
I hope you can understand me, english is not my mother language.
And thank you in advance
EDIT: Forget it man, I make it work, I just copied the HWOTA directory to C: and it works
So far i just used the update firmware option and everything is working
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Yes, I can understand you. You did the right thing, way to HwOTA as short as possible.

vovan1982 said:
Hi, of couse, on Oreo not TWRP. TWRP from Nougat does not work.
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so need to wait for twrp port... ok ^^
kristoff_andxp said:
If you read the instructions, the bootloader will be locked after the process is completed, therefore, you're gonna have to unlock it and reflash the custom recovery that you had before
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1. it was not locked. and even if it was I can easily unlock it.
2. I flashed the recovery succesfully, it just gives an error when trying to enter it
so, need new twrp for oreo...

GizmoTheGreen said:
so need to wait for twrp port... ok ^^
1. it was not locked. and even if it was I can easily unlock it.
2. I flashed the recovery succesfully, it just gives an error when trying to enter it
so, need new twrp for oreo...
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The greater question is: can be the bootloader locked after Oreo update ?

Eurofighter_ty said:
The greater question is: can be the bootloader locked after Oreo update ?
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Don't know, I'm not going to try

My Bootloader is Unlocked after successful installation.
But why my PC says the prone is PRA-LX1 instead of WAS-LX1?

GizmoTheGreen said:
Don't know, I'm not going to try
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Did u relocked bootloader?

Alexxxx1 said:
Did u relocked bootloader?
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no. it did not relock bootloader automatically and I want it unlocked. also afraid of brick if I lock it with this rom.

GizmoTheGreen said:
no. it did not relock bootloader automatically and I want it unlocked. also afraid of brick if I lock it with this rom.
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Yes, with this method bootloader stay unlock same as on p10 plus, but if you can enter in stock recovery no afraid of any brick if you relock bootloader.
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for anyone wondering, I solved Magisk installation on oreo!
use .app extractor to get the RAMDISK image, patch it with magisk app on the phone. then use fastboot to install to ramdisk partition, like so
Code:
fastboot flash ramdisk patched_image.img
hope this helps

GizmoTheGreen said:
for anyone wondering, I solved Magisk installation on oreo!
use .app extractor to get the RAMDISK image, patch it with magisk app on the phone. then use fastboot to install to ramdisk partition, like so
Code:
fastboot flash ramdisk patched_image.img
hope this helps
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Did you try it? Someone said he wasn't able to do it.

Jaizu said:
Did you try it? Someone said he wasn't able to do it.
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yes I have magisk working
now that I think about it I tried earlier with the kernel image as well, there is no "boot" image.
maybe you need to do both kernel and ramdisk images seperately
either way, magisk working here, I already replaced the emojis

GizmoTheGreen said:
yes I have magisk working
now that I think about it I tried earlier with the kernel image as well, there is no "boot" image.
maybe you need to do both kernel and ramdisk images seperately
either way, magisk working here, I already replaced the emojis
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So, what's the first impressions of Emui 8?
Sent from my WAS-LX1 using Tapatalk

GizmoTheGreen said:
yes I have magisk working
now that I think about it I tried earlier with the kernel image as well, there is no "boot" image.
maybe you need to do both kernel and ramdisk images seperately
either way, magisk working here, I already replaced the emojis
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Mind sharing patched .img files? What device model are you using?

GizmoTheGreen said:
so need to wait for twrp port... ok ^^
1. it was not locked. and even if it was I can easily unlock it.
2. I flashed the recovery succesfully, it just gives an error when trying to enter it
so, need new twrp for oreo...
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On P10 Lite with Oreo worked TWRP with P Smart Oreo.

vovan1982 said:
On P10 Lite with Oreo worked TWRP with P Smart Oreo.
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Got a link?

vovan1982 said:
On P10 Lite with Oreo worked TWRP with P Smart Oreo.
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If you mean that: http://www.mediafire.com/file/icpfjhw9eysjlao/FIGO321.img (TWRP-3.2.1-0 for Huawei P Smart)
I've not test yet if it's fully comatible, but you can enter into TWRP and seems to works.
Reboot into fastboot and enter the command:
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk FIGO321.img
recovery_ramdisk partition in Android 8 is the Recovery

rooting ( after unlocking bootloader)

So after you unlocked the boot loader ( see my previous post)
you can start rooting with magisk manager / patching the boot.img from the original firmware
I used this thread in order to get root ; i modified the contents so it would fit the moto phone a bit better:, but thnx goes to Ibolito over at the pixel 3 forums
1 ) Download the latest Android factory image for your device ("see this guide on where to find it.
2 ) Extract the "boot.img" file from the downloaded image and copy it to your phone.
Warning! Make absolutely sure the firmware is exactly the same as the installed one. If not, you might loose touch.
Be aware that LMSA will download the latest firmware, even if it is not yet installed. That might break your touchscreen
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3 ) Download latest Magisk Manager application on your phone and install it :
Link
4 )Press on the Install Magisk button (the one on the top, not the Magisk Manager), then Install > Select and Patch a File and now select the Boot.img file you extracted earlier. When the process is done, just put the patched boot.img file on your computer in the same folder as your ADB and FASTBOOT tools, the file's name is magisk_patched.img
edit: i received a comment that the name might be something like Magisk_patched_somerandomletters_.img since the latest magisk update
5 ) Enable adb debugging on your phone and connect it to your computer via USB.
Open a command prompt on your computer and migrate to the folder where the ADB and Fastboot tools are located.
(for exemple, for me it's : cd C:\adb).
7 ) Reboot your phone to fastboot by typing adb reboot bootloader
8 ) Flash the Boot.img you just patched with magisk by typing fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
extra: You could test a single boot with that image by typing "fastboot boot magisk_patched.img"
if it boots fine you should have root for this single boot / magisk would show as installed.
9 ) When it's done, reboot by typing fastboot reboot
10 ) Open your Magisk Manager app and check if everything is good, and it should be
extra info:
I did worry a bit because the original boot.img is 64 megs , while the patched version is only 12
but i went with it, and it was fine.
good luck to you all
Edit: rewritten entire post so it would look more like a guide, and extra warning because a lot of people seem to loose touch if they don't have the exact same firmware downloaded as on their phone.

Thanks for posting this. I unlocked my bootloader and would like to root like you did.
Do you install magisk first on your phone, then get the magisk_patched file from your phone? Or is the magisk_patched file obtained somewhere else?

testtubebaby said:
Thanks for posting this. I unlocked my bootloader and would like to root like you did.
Do you install magisk first on your phone, then get the magisk_patched file from your phone? Or is the magisk_patched file obtained somewhere else?
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You need to install the magisk manager
In magisk manager you can click on "install (magisk)"--> "by patching a file"
then you select the file to be patched ( extracted from the original rom )
after that you can copy the patched file from your phone back to the pc and install it via fastboot.
After that magisk is installed
i hope you succeed

pjottrr said:
You need to install the magisk manager
In magisk manager you can click on "install (magisk)"--> "by patching a file"
then you select the file to be patched ( extracted from the original rom )
after that you can copy the patched file from your phone back to the pc and install it via fastboot.
After that magisk is installed
i hope you succeed
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The firmware I see is the EU firmware. I don't see the GB firmware in the link you posted (it's RETGB). Any idea where I can find the correct firmware?

Sorry, no idea, i found the provided link via google,

testtubebaby said:
The firmware I see is the EU firmware. I don't see the GB firmware in the link you posted (it's RETGB). Any idea where I can find the correct firmware?
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https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiar/official/

zuggi_m said:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiar/official/
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@zuggi_m , how does posting the same url help?
i don't see a retgb here ....
Maybe someone with more dev experience can tell if you need the exact same firmware or if the version numbers are the same it is ok to use that file ?

No fastbootd?
One Hyper needs fastbootd in order to flash boot and root

mingkee said:
No fastbootd?
One Hyper needs fastbootd in order to flash boot and root
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i don't really understand the question i guess,
a magisk patched boot is flashed via fastboot. after that you have magisk installed and root access.

pjottrr said:
i don't really understand the question i guess,
a magisk patched boot is flashed via fastboot. after that you have magisk installed and root access.
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Yours should be G8 Power (9)
Native Android 10 uses fastbootd to flash boot, dtbo, and recovery

mingkee said:
Yours should be G8 Power (9)
Native Android 10 uses fastbootd to flash boot, dtbo, and recovery
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maybe i'm missing your point here, my description is just so people who have to figure it out can just use my steps to get root, it is indeed based on fastboot flashing . so i'm not sure what you are trying to say, or am i misinterpreting something?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/motorola-one-hyper/development/rom-omnirom-t4044405
I did root on One Hyper (shipped with Android 10) using fastbootd method
Used old method soft brick my One Hyper
That's why I'd like to know

pjottrr said:
so after you unlocked the boot loader ( see my previous post)
you can start rooting with magisk manager / patching the boot.img from the original firmware
I used this thread in order to get root
you need to download the firmware for our device,
That can be found here;
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiar/official/RETEU/
after that, extract, patch, fastboot install patched version, done.
I did have some issues with the current magisk manager ( from highonandroid, i did find another source, installed version 7.5.1 of the magisk manager from this source
and that one was able to patch the boot.img
I did worry a bit because the original boot.img is 64 megs , while the patched version is only 12
but i went with it, and it was fine.
good luck to you all
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There's a head up
US version: Sofia
The rest: Sofiar
I will buy US G Power in May and let's the fun begin
Check out One Hyper general to install Dolby Atmos and it can be toggle on/off.

Has anyone tried copying something to the root of the phone or making build.prop edits? I have the Stylus and have achieved root using the same method, however there is something not quite right with the permissions. I cannot make changes to any root files.

CCivale said:
Has anyone tried copying something to the root of the phone or making build.prop edits? I have the Stylus and have achieved root using the same method, however there is something not quite right with the permissions. I cannot make changes to any root files.
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So you should know G Stylus ROM is Sofiap.
Be aware the way Android 10 flashing is different.
Download and install the latest ADB in order to access fastbootd (fastboot reboot fastboot) and flash boot, recovery, dtbo, vbmeta, and super

Hmmmm, I will have to read more about fastbootd in your other thread.
I did use the boot.img for the sofiap.

Hello,
I followed all the instructions in the first post and was able unlock the bootloader, install magisk, and use it to make the magisk_patched.img file from a boot.img file.
The only variation, was that I got my boot.img file from mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofia/official/RETUS/XT2041-4_SOFIA_RETUS_10_QPM30.80-13-2_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip since my phone is a US retail model.
After flashing, the phone boots up properly but the touchscreen does not work.
The side buttons do work and I was able to reboot into recovery. In recovery, the build on the phone is indicated as QPM30.80-51. The build in the above indicated file is QPM30.80-13-2. Could this be the source of the problem?
I have tried flashing the original boot.img (from the file above) back and the touchscreen still does not work. I have also tried “wipe data/factory reset” in recovery.

hazd said:
Hello,
I followed all the instructions in the first post and was able unlock the bootloader, install magisk, and use it to make the magisk_patched.img file from a boot.img file.
The only variation, was that I got my boot.img file from mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofia/official/RETUS/XT2041-4_SOFIA_RETUS_10_QPM30.80-13-2_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip since my phone is a US retail model.
After flashing, the phone boots up properly but the touchscreen does not work.
The side buttons do work and I was able to reboot into recovery. In recovery, the build on the phone is indicated as QPM30.80-51. The build in the above indicated file is QPM30.80-13-2. Could this be the source of the problem?
I have tried flashing the original boot.img (from the file above) back and the touchscreen still does not work. I have also tried “wipe data/factory reset” in recovery.
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maybe try with the "correct" firmware? ( not sure if the minor diference changes anything, but you could try....
i found it here:
https://rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.co...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

pjottrr said:
maybe try with the "correct" firmware? ( not sure if the minor diference changes anything, but you could try....
i found it here:
rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.com/download/SOFIA_RETAIL_QPM30.80-51_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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Thanks for finding this link.
Unfortunately i am not able to download this for some reason. I get an access denied error message.
edit:
I was able to find the most recent firmware here:
github.com/AndroidDumps/motorola_sofia_dump/tree/sofia_retail-user-10-QPM30.80-51-bd0b4-release-keys
I downloaded just the boot.img file and flashed it. That fixed the touchscreen issue. I then used magisk to batch the boot.img and I now have root.
Just to be clear, this worked on a US retail moto g power purchased unlocked from best buy. The phone model number is XT2041-4.
Hope this helps.

hazd said:
Thanks for finding this link.
Unfortunately i am not able to download this for some reason. I get an access denied error message.
edit:
I was able to find the most recent firmware here:
github.com/AndroidDumps/motorola_sofia_dump/tree/sofia_retail-user-10-QPM30.80-51-bd0b4-release-keys
I downloaded just the boot.img file and flashed it. That fixed the touchscreen issue. I then used magisk to batch the boot.img and I now have root.
Just to be clear, this worked on a US retail moto g power purchased unlocked from best buy. The phone model number is XT2041-4.
Hope this helps.
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I downloaded the kernel and waiting for the unit.
I can flash full ROM with fastboot and fastbootd, but just flashing kernel would be much faster.
Moreover, check One Hyper general to get Dolby Atmos because you can turn on and off anytime you want.