Stuck in ASUS logo [Bricked] without turning on the usb debugging - ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello to all genius folks of xda.
So, I bricked my Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (Ze550kl).
Actually, the problem began with error mounting /asdf partition. The phone's home and back buttons were not working, notifications drawer and quick buttons are not there when the notification bar is pulled down.
So, I decided to format it and downgrade to #1531 and then upgrade to #18xx. But when I downgraded, I needed to enable USB debugging. After enabling developer options from build version, the screen says, Developer options not available for this user. I thought I need to create a new user but there was no option in settings to create a new user (I have checked many times and under each sub-option).
Then I decided to format it. In Recovery options, I chose wipe data/factory reset. It wiped along with some erros "unable to mount /asdf (Invalid arguments)". Then I wiped cache partition. When I rebooted it, it stuck in ASUS logo.
Now I don't know how to enable USB debugging as shown in the most tutorials and under cmd "adb devices" there is an empty list of attached devices when in recovery mode. However, when I do "apply update from adb", it is showing my device. My OS in Windows 10 and I have heard that ASUS drivers are not for Windows 10. Help, I am stuck from every side.
I am trying to follow this tutorial to firstly remove the /asdf error. ( https://devs-lab.com/e-unable-to-mount-asdf-recovery-error-solved.html ) But it is for Asus Zenfone 2.
Please help me what and where I am doing wrong. If I can get USB debugging enable somehow, I would be able to follow any tutorial. Please share a guide that can resolve this. I have already wasted 4 days into it but I know guys here are Android gods and they can help me for sure.
If you need more info, here I am to reply as fast as possible.
Thanks a ton in advance.

Solved. It's Working now.
Hello, Everyone.
The power of xda is amazing.
Just 30 minutes before I started this new thread to fix my Asus Zenfone 2 Laser. Now, I fixed it. Though credit goes to the link mentioned above (which is actually for all Zenfone 2 phones) It worked.
I thank the site and xda for helping me out.
I will post the guide after few minutes so that anyone having the same problem can fix their device.

Guide to fix Zenfone 2 Laser
So here is the detailed guide for the people who are in similar to mine problem. Please note: I am not at all expert at this stuff. As I have previous experience, so I knew most of the technical stuff.
Device: ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser
Model Number: ZE550KL
System OS: Windows 10 (Website says drivers not available)
Problem
1. The phone got hard bricked. Stuck in ASUS logo.
2. Not able to wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition due to "mount /asdf error".
3. Not able to connect through ADB as the option to enable USB debugging wasn't available.
Symptoms
1. Home and Recent Apps Switcher soft buttons were not working.
2. Developer options say "Developer options not available for this user".
3. No ringtone and notification sounds, in fact, no notifications. at all.
4. No quick action buttons (Wifi and all other buttons) on notification drawer.
5. Apps not downloading from Play Store.
Error: "Error mounting /asdf partition", "Error in /asdf/recovery .... " kinds of error.
Time Taken: 15 Minutes
Downloadable files:
1. UL-Z00L-WW-1.17.40.1531-user.zip
2. All other files
Pre-install set-up:
1. Extract the zip files in "all other files" folder.
2. Paste the stockboot.img file in the extracted "ADB fastboot tool" folder. [Important]
Guide to Fix it.
1. Install ADB-setup executable file. A DOS window will open and opt for all yes. Self-explanatory as you install ADB and fastboot.
2. Go in Asus drivers folder and install (by right click option) on "android_winusb.inf" file located in Win_7_8_8.1 folder
3. Copy the ROM file ( UL-Z00L-WW-1.17.40.1531-user.zip ) in the root of your sdcard.
4. Enter fastboot mode on your device by pressing "UP volume key" and "Power button" until it vibrates. The fastboot text will be there on top-left of your Boot-up screen.
5. Now connect the device to the system.
6. While pressing Shift, right click anywhere ( Make sure you are in the ADB FastBoot Tool folder ) and select open Command Prompt here.
7. Type in the following commands.
> "fastboot flash boot stockboot.img" and press enter. If it says something ok..ok and all, then you are good to go. If not, then you should start a new thread here in XDA. Next, type this,
> "fastboot reboot" and then your device will reboot in recovery mode.
8. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition". Everything should execute without any problem now.
9. Now go to apply update from sd card and select the ROM file ( UL-Z00L-WW-1.17.40.1531-user.zip ) and select yes to install.
10. Once it is installed, your phone will work like it used to be. Install all your apps back and enjoy.
Please note, I am not expert in writing guides. If you need help please ask me.
Hope it fixes your device. If it does, leave a comment, I will be happy if it works.
Good Luck!
Note all devs: I am no expert. If I have done something somewhere wrong, please correct me. The exact method above worked for me though.

I can download firmware but i can't download other files because it's has got paswoord.
What is password of other files at mega?

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[Guide-Updated]Update WiFi Xoom to 3.1 then 3.2 (Non US Xoom)

Firstly I would like to thank bigrushdog & the ppl for the below links i quoted
I just would like to do an add on of the bigrushdog thread. Since I was a lill bit worried when 1st I flashed my SG WiFi xoom that is running 3.0.1.
There are some additional steps missing as prerequisite before using the steps on the bigrushdog thread.
WARNING: I only flashed my xoom which is a SG WiFi only xoom. I will not be responsible for any bricking. All Data Will be ERASED
In a nutshell, There will be 3 steps
[step1] Unlock
[step 2] Flash Recovery CWM
[step 3] Flash Updates
[Step 1]
Note:In System at the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development" enabled it first (thick)
1. Make sure ur honeycomb is 3.0.1
2. U need to install Android SDK and update it using the SDK Manager
-----> make sure u have updated all the SDK Platform till 3.1 API12 rev 2
3. Inside the Android SDK folder
----->Copy all the folders & files from the Platform-tools folder & Paste it inside Tools folder
4. Download the Motorola USB driver & Install it
-----> google : Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.1.0_32bit.msi (if u r running win7 32bit)
5. Connect ur Xoom to ur PC using USB Cable, wait until all drivers installed
6. Open a command prompt
-----> go to the Android SDK folder (in my case in C drive)
---------> go to the Tools folder
RUN
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Xoom will enter Recovery mode
RUN
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Follow the instruction to unlock ur xoom then ur xoom will reboot to factory default (Ur xoom is unlock now)
More detail instructions
-----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967065
----------------------------
[Step 2]
1. Download ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 Modded for Internal media
------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
------------> copy the recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img to the Android SDK, Tools folder
2. On command prompt
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img
fastboot reboot
[Step 3]
1. Insert MiniSD card
2. Download all the files needed in the thread to ur PC
----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
3. On command prompt
--------> adb reboot recovery (will enter CWM)
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
On your PC, copy All Files on the thread above (STEP 3) to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
/Select "apply update from sdcard"
Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
DO BELOW STEPS
Code:
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
Link for above 3 files ---> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?uis185lh7pyv74l
Hope that above helped
Now to update to 3.2
Make sure u backup first, then make sure u r using the stock kernel not any modified kernel
1. Download stock kernel ---->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080963
we will use the xxx.img file only ....
put the xxx.img file in the same folder of /android sdk/tools
then open cmd and navigate to ur android sdk folder
reboot ur to flashboot ---> adb recovery fastboot
then use
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
after done flashing reboot
2. Download update 3.2 zip file from this thread
----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165998
3. Follow the instruction from the above thread
1. Rename the modded Android 3.2 Update file to update.zip
2. Reboot into recovery
a. Reboot your Xoom
b. When the Motorola logo splash screen appears, press the Volume Down button to scroll through boot options and select "--> Android Recovery"
c. Press the Volume Up button to enter Android recovery
3. Perform update Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select. Note also if you are coming over from a custom ROM, users suggest doing a factory reset/full wipe (including user data) ClockworkMod Recovery prior to performing the following steps (read the thread for more info).
a. In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
b. Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
c. On your PC, copy update.zip to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
d. In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
e. In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
f. Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
g. Select "apply update from sdcard"
h. Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete.ndicate that the update is completed. .
i. Select "reboot system"
You are done
Hi! Thanks for this guide.
In the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112 I asked about this same process, and was not sure if I first needed to install the US 3.0.1 ROM after unlocking the device. In one of the replies I was told I should, but in your guide you don't have that listed.
Do I need to flash the US 3.0.1 rom first, or not?
masterslacker said:
Hi! Thanks for this guide.
In the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112 I asked about this same process, and was not sure if I first needed to install the US 3.0.1 ROM after unlocking the device. In one of the replies I was told I should, but in your guide you don't have that listed.
Do I need to flash the US 3.0.1 rom first, or not?
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In my case i didnt flash it .... i used the current 3.0.1 that i have on my xoom and follow the steps above
cruzzmz said:
In my case i didnt flash it .... i used the current 3.0.1 that i have on my xoom and follow the steps above
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Was your xoom on a USA based 3.0.1, or an international 3.0.1?
Im on an SG Wifi Xoom also. Actually, I followed the instructions from BigRushDog's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609.
I was rooted and on Tiamat 1.4 before I tried doing the update. It went flawless. Just follow the 3 steps in that thread. In essence, your xoom will have the US firmware and you will have access to books.
The extra steps highlighted by OP may be a safer bet though. Im not sure.
masterslacker said:
Was your xoom on a USA based 3.0.1, or an international 3.0.1?
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I m on international 3.0.1 i think since my xoom is a sg set
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
Anybody followed this guide on a UK WiFi? At the moment I am unlocked, but not rooted. This guide implies that you can update using CWM without root, which sounds logical, though it has been stated elsewhere that you need root :/
marky9074 said:
Anybody followed this guide on a UK WiFi? At the moment I am unlocked, but not rooted. This guide implies that you can update using CWM without root, which sounds logical, though it has been stated elsewhere that you need root :/
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i am uk wifi and would apreciate any advice too.
OK you don't need root to install CWM, and if you get the latest 3.2.0.0 it works on the external SD card out of the box (for installation of CWM follow the instructions above). Download the lastest CWM image here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
I followed the guide below to the letter (even step 1) to get my UK stock 3.0.1 to rooted US 3.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075260#
I did have to wipe (as I was in a bootloop), and I copied the MZ604_3.1_ROOT_update.zip file directly to the SDcard via my PC (rather than pushing or mounting the card in CWM), but apart from that it all went OK
Bonus! All my apps were restored this time (as I had to do a factory reset a few days ago d/t a 3.0.1 issue)
...also my internal SD was untouched
Edit: Only thing missing was my AutoSport app which will not let me download, so will have to sideload.
cruzzmz said:
[Step 3]
1. Insert MiniSD card
2. Download all the files needed in the thread to ur PC
----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
3. On command prompt
--------> adb reboot recovery (will enter CWM)
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
On your PC, copy All Files on the thread above (STEP 3) to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
Select "apply update from sdcard"
Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
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can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
Sk8er Boi said:
can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
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Why don't you use the guide I linked to?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075260#
anyone tried this on japan xoom?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
Sk8er Boi said:
can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
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there is no update.zip <--- just example only
u have to follow the steps that is in the box below it
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
cruzzmz said:
there is no update.zip <--- just example only
u have to follow the steps that is in the box below it
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
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that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
Sk8er Boi said:
that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
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i am still getting 10 sec to boot ... maybe u should reflash it again ... or now since u have CWM just flash with tiamat rom
Sk8er Boi said:
that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
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If you're getting boot loops you probably need to wipe. Did you wipe as per the instructions...?
marky9074 said:
If you're getting boot loops you probably need to wipe. Did you wipe as per the instructions...?
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yes i did , and i'm not facing a boot loops , just it takes few minutes to boot but it does in the end it doesn't stuck on the boot animation
cruzzmz;14096136
6. Open a command prompt
-----> go to the Android SDK folder (in my case in C drive)
---------> go to the Tools folder
RUN
[code said:
adb reboot bootloader
[/code]
Xoom will enter Recovery mode
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This doesn't work when you have not set the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development". FYI. It got me when I followed your guide.
It will say device not found.
skyro said:
This doesn't work when you have not set the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development". FYI. It got me when I followed your guide.
It will say device not found.
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Thank you for bringing this up ... forget to mention this

[GUIDE] Rooting AND Unrooting NS4G using a Mac

I’ve compiled this information, found elsewhere, in order to make it easier for Mac users with the Nexus S 4g. I’ve simply combined BuglessPete’s Instructions for Rooting/Unrooting on the NS4g, with kenvan19’s Guide to Root on a Mac. All credit goes to them and the sources they cited in their original threads. Any errors here are my own. This method worked for me. The only change I’ve made is to link to the most recent version of Clockwork Recovery.
[NOTE: If Pete prefers, this information can be incorporated into his original thread, and a Mod can delete this]
Warning: If you break your phone trying this, I am not responsible. I do not guarantee that the following is safe or that the steps are correct. Rooting your phone voids the warranty. I have no responsibility for anything that occurs as a result of your following these directions! I cannot provide any support nor guide you in undoing this process and restoring the phone to factory condition.
This process will wipe your phone. Ie, you will lose all your apps/data on your phone and have to reinstall them. It will also wipe your external storage, so back that up prior to proceeding if you want to keep anything.
1) Download this file and unzip it to your desktop (Inside you'll find all the files you need to proceed including "adb", "fastboot", "recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.img", and "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip"). Immediately delete "recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.img." You’ll replace it with the new version.
2) Download Clockwork 4.0.0.2 (****MAKE SURE YOU SELECT ONE OF THE NS4G VERSIONS*****) in the color of your choosing. Move the file into the adb-fastboot folder you created in Step 1.
3) On your phone, go to Menu>Settings>Applications. Select "Development" and check the box next to "USB debugging"
4) Connect the phone to your Mac via the USB cable
5) Open a Terminal window on your Mac (Applications>Utilities>Terminal), and copy/paste the following into the Terminal:
Code:
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/adb reboot bootloader
Hit "Return" and wait for your phone to reboot into Bootloader/Fastboot mode
5) If your Bootloader screen says "LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED" then skip to Step 6. If it says "LOCK STATE - LOCKED" then copy/paste the following into the Terminal:
Code:
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot oem unlock
Hit "Return" and on your phone will prompt you to confirm and warn you that you are going to lose everything. Confirm. At this point you will have an unlocked bootloader.
6) Copy/paste the following into the Terminal window (***Change the file name to the appropriate color***):
Code:
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot flash recovery ~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/ns4g-4002-COLOR.img
Hit "Return" again and wait for recovery to boot.
For the following steps while in Recovery, use "Volume Down" to highlight a selection and "Power" to choose that selection:
8) Choose "mounts and storage"
9) Choose "mount USB storage". Your phone should now be mounted on the Mac as a Device called "NO NAME"
10) Move the zip file "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip" from the "adb-fastboot" folder to the "NO NAME" Device on you computer.
11) Eject/unmount your phone in the Finder on your Mac.
12) On your phone, choose "Unmount"
13) Choose "mount /system"
14) Choose "+++++Go Back+++++"
15) Choose "install zip from sdcard"
16) Choose "choose zip from sdcard"
17) Choose "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip"
Some people with new Nexus S' are finding that the file discussed in the following steps does not exist. If you cannot find it but can still reboot into Clock Work Recovery Mod then don't worry, you're still rooted and fine!
At this point you have root, but your phone will continue to replace ClockworkMod Recovery on reboot. To prevent this, do the following:
1) Reboot your phone, and download the app "Root Explorer" from the Market
2) Open Root Explorer and navigate to the "etc" directory.
3) Tap on the gray box that says "Mount R/W"
4) Tap and hold on the file "install-recovery.sh" and rename this file to "install-recovery.sh.old"
5) Download the app "ROM Manager"
6) Open ROM Manager and choose "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery". At this point you are all set.
To Unroot and Return to Stock:
1) Download Stock GRJ22 Software Images.
2) Unzip the files, and place the images into the adb-fastboot folder you created on your desktop above.
3) Open a terminal and use the following commands:
Code:
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/adb reboot bootloader
4) Wait for bootloader to reboot on phone.
5) Then, in terminal use the following commands:
Code:
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot flash boot ~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/boot.img
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot flash system ~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/system.img
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot flash recovery ~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/recovery.img
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot flash userdata ~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/userdata.img
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot erase cache
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot oem lock
6) Reboot to System, and you should be returned to Stock, Unrooted GRJ22.
hey i just rooted the phone. I can't see the install file in root explorer and I can't boot into the recovery anymore. what do i do?
nevermind i got it
Root explorer will not let me make /etc R/W. I press the gray button that says "Remount as R/W" but nothing happens
hmpm9 said:
Root explorer will not let me make /etc R/W. I press the gray button that says "Remount as R/W" but nothing happens
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I'm not sure if you're reading the instructions correctly. You don't create /etc R/W.
In root explorer go to /etc directory and click on "Mount R/W" then rename the install file.
If there is a remount option, you probably already mounted.
Awesome thanks.
This is great, thanks. Is anyone having success? I have to wait until after work to do this.
hmpm9 said:
Root explorer will not let me make /etc R/W. I press the gray button that says "Remount as R/W" but nothing happens
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Some root apps require BusyBox in order to work properly.
Edit: I think nandroid backup and BusyBox install should be part of every proper root guide.
FYI: The second steps 1-6 are ONLY necessary if clockwork recovery doesn't stick.
I didn't have to use these steps myself.
To see if it stuck, turn phone off. Then hold Volume UP + Power to enter bootloader. Then enter recovery, if it enters Clockwork Recovery. You're fine, and you don't need to do the second steps 1-6.
-Nick
Thanks man, just unrooted my phone to return it for the e3d. Worked absolutely flawlessly. Great write up.
Worked to unroot. Had to give it a couple tries but got it to work. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Thank you, It took me 5 mins and I now have root on my NS4G!!!
2) Download Clockwork 4.0.0.2 (****MAKE SURE YOU SELECT ONE OF THE NS4G VERSIONS*****) in the color of your choosing. Move the file into the adb-fastboot folder you created in Step 1.
Im not able to download this file... I tried all three... and it keeps saying Mounting Failed.
What am I doing wrong?
PLEASE HELP!!!! Im new to rooting... Im tired of paying people to do the rooting for me I want to learn on my own...
Thank you.
Lokario90 said:
2) Download Clockwork 4.0.0.2 (****MAKE SURE YOU SELECT ONE OF THE NS4G VERSIONS*****) in the color of your choosing. Move the file into the adb-fastboot folder you created in Step 1.
Im not able to download this file... I tried all three... and it keeps saying Mounting Failed.
What am I doing wrong?
PLEASE HELP!!!! Im new to rooting... Im tired of paying people to do the rooting for me I want to learn on my own...
Thank you.
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You can see that as giving back to the economy in one way...
I could swear when i rooted early this morning on my virgin NS4G, it was 3.0.something and now i see it is now 4.0.something. Anyway i had to get inventive as the SD card would not mount on my Mac when i got to that part. Basically rebooted normally to reg Android, transferred SU to SD card(it mounted then) and got back to the step to flash SU. Did that manually, got a hold of ROM manager and all's well.
Only issue is that more often than not it still boots to the blue recovery and not CWM, and sometimes the Android guy with yellow rectangle. When that happens, i connect to Mac via USB and get to CWM via terminal.
But on the whole, ROM manager is a saviour. Been playing with MIUI rom now and it's impressive.
I assume the right way to boot into CWM is to hold down volume key and power key at the same time?
Trying to unroot to send it back for a replacement. At "~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/adb reboot bootloader" I'm getting "error: device not found." It's driving me bat****. Any ideas?
jckeyser - I know it might sound stupid but did u try a different usb cable? i just came across same issue as you. was unable to get my device to show up. Turns out cable i was using for some reason wasn't working with NS4G. It was my old Palm Pre cable. i swapped my cable for one that came with my kindle and device immediately showed up without any problems
jckeyser said:
Trying to unroot to send it back for a replacement. At "~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/adb reboot bootloader" I'm getting "error: device not found." It's driving me bat****. Any ideas?
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You're missing a dash. It's
adb reboot-bootloader
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Or you could boot into fastboot by powering on using volumeUp+Power.
2.3.5
Hey guys, just got the NS4G yesterday and want to root using this method. The best buy associate updated me from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 without my knowledge and I was curious if this method would still work. If not, is there one that will.
Thanks
techdude54 said:
Hey guys, just got the NS4G yesterday and want to root using this method. The best buy associate updated me from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 without my knowledge and I was curious if this method would still work. If not, is there one that will.
Thanks
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Yes it will work just fine.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App

[SOLVED] Error Mounting /sdcard/.android_Secure!

People,
I got to install the Cyanogen Firmware on my Xperia ZL (6503) and i'm give a problem.
I follow the instructions on the http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_odin
and download the file cm-10.1.2-odin.zip in this page:
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=odin
When I select the option Factory Default, the CWM show the message: Error Mounting /sdcard/.android_Secure! and no mount the internal sdcard. I'm install the .zip file from the external sdcard, and stuck on logo of Cyanogen.
Any fix for this error?
Do you mean you are unable to perform a factory reset? You can do this without using CWM. Inside of the phone settings, backup & restore, there is an option to reset to factory.
If you mean you are unable to install the zip, then maybe you need to install a different version of recovery.
ryude said:
Do you mean you are unable to perform a factory reset? You can do this without using CWM. Inside of the phone settings, backup & restore, there is an option to reset to factory.
If you mean you are unable to install the zip, then maybe you need to install a different version of recovery.
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Humm, i'm not do factory reset before install the Cyanogenmod. I'm install the boot.img with CWM provided with cyanognen file. What's the difference do factory reset directly in original rom?
hudfer said:
Humm, i'm not do factory reset before install the Cyanogenmod. I'm install the boot.img with CWM provided with cyanognen file. What's the difference do factory reset directly in original rom?
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Ah you're attempting to flash the boot.img file? You have to use fastboot I believe in order to flash it.
1. You must have unlocked bootloader of your device. You can do so from here.
2. Download Fastboot here.
3. Place Fastboot.zip and the boot.img files onto your Desktop.
2. Extract files from the Fastboot archive to your Desktop. Move the boot.img file into the Fastboot folder.
3. Turn ON the USB debugging option on your device by going to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.
4. Once enabled, connect your device to your PC via USB cable.
5. Launch a Command Prompt Window on the Desktop of your PC. To do so, press and hold the Shift button on your keyboard and right-click on any blank area on the screen, then choose Open command window here.
6. Type in following command into the Command Prompt Window:
adb reboot bootloader
7. Your device will reboot into the bootloader mode.
8. Once inside bootloader mode, enter the following command into Command Prompt.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
9. Once the file’s flashed, reboot your device.
10. And you’re all set! You now have CWM recovery!
ryude said:
Ah you're attempting to flash the boot.img file? You have to use fastboot I believe in order to flash it.
1. You must have unlocked bootloader of your device. You can do so from here.
2. Download Fastboot here.
3. Place Fastboot.zip and the boot.img files onto your Desktop.
2. Extract files from the Fastboot archive to your Desktop. Move the boot.img file into the Fastboot folder.
3. Turn ON the USB debugging option on your device by going to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.
4. Once enabled, connect your device to your PC via USB cable.
5. Launch a Command Prompt Window on the Desktop of your PC. To do so, press and hold the Shift button on your keyboard and right-click on any blank area on the screen, then choose Open command window here.
6. Type in following command into the Command Prompt Window:
adb reboot bootloader
7. Your device will reboot into the bootloader mode.
8. Once inside bootloader mode, enter the following command into Command Prompt.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
9. Once the file’s flashed, reboot your device.
10. And you’re all set! You now have CWM recovery!
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Thank's for the explanation, but i'm have executed all the commands described by you and not work. Is the same commands on cyanogen wiki page. The CWM appears the same error and i'm install the cyanogen, but stucks in logo and the android is not start.
hudfer said:
Thank's for the explanation, but i'm have executed all the commands described by you and not work. Is the same commands on cyanogen wiki page. The CWM appears the same error and i'm install the cyanogen, but stucks in logo and the android is not start.
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You should flash a stock FTF image using Flashtool. After you have completed this, you can try again.
ryude said:
You should flash a stock FTF image using Flashtool. After you have completed this, you can try again.
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After hours of research, I resolved the problem. I`m followed the steps described on cyanogen wiki, adding the first step Factory Restore on original sony firmware and the problem persists. After launched the CWM, I select the option "Format /data" and after "Format /sdcard". After selected this options, the error message not appears again and the Cyanogen firmware install and launch successful! Probably with format, deleted some key or protection in internal sdcard. Thanks for the help!
hudfer said:
After hours of research, I resolved the problem. I`m followed the steps described on cyanogen wiki, adding the first step Factory Restore on original sony firmware and the problem persists. After launched the CWM, I select the option "Format /data" and after "Format /sdcard". After selected this options, the error message not appears again and the Cyanogen firmware install and launch successful! Probably with format, deleted some key or protection in internal sdcard. Thanks for the help!
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I'm happy you were able to resolve your problem. How are you liking CyanogenMod so far?
ryude said:
I'm happy you were able to resolve your problem. How are you liking CyanogenMod so far?
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The Cyanogen is always incredible, i'm use this custom rom since my Galaxy S2. The rom is very fast and clean. I most like in this version, the option "Expand Desktop", in particular opinion, the best configuration on the rom.
hudfer said:
The Cyanogen is always incredible, i'm use this custom rom since my Galaxy S2. The rom is very fast and clean. I most like in this version, the option "Expand Desktop", in particular opinion, the best configuration on the rom.
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I'm have a first problem with full screen mode: the game "Kingdom Rush" not launch.
does not work for me
hudfer said:
After hours of research, I resolved the problem. I`m followed the steps described on cyanogen wiki, adding the first step Factory Restore on original sony firmware and the problem persists. After launched the CWM, I select the option "Format /data" and after "Format /sdcard". After selected this options, the error message not appears again and the Cyanogen firmware install and launch successful! Probably with format, deleted some key or protection in internal sdcard. Thanks for the help!
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Hi,
I have the same issue, but after trying: "Format /sdcard" I get "Error formatting /sdcard!"
Please help! I'm researching 2 days in a row and can't find a solution.
flutur said:
Hi,
I have the same issue, but after trying: "Format /sdcard" I get "Error formatting /sdcard!"
Please help! I'm researching 2 days in a row and can't find a solution.
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you just format your sdcard as FAT32, that's how i solved my problem
Same problem in Razr 925
ShanksVo said:
you just format your sdcard as FAT32, that's how i solved my problem
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I have the same problem in my Razr 925. I installed with CWM 6.0.3.6-10.2 cm from the external SD.
1) First I tried from the inside SD, I never realized that appeared "Warning: No file_contexts", and install the zip of cm-10.2, the result was "Error mounting / data" "Error mounting / sdcard /. Android_secure".
2) From the external memory I managed to do it, but the logo remains Cyanogen cycling.
3) I tried to restore the backup, but "Can not mount / sdcard".
Now I don't know what to do, I researched and solution is always restart from the official android, in my case I can not start the official android. I need help please !:crying:
If you don't want to format your SD-card
flutur said:
Hi,
I have the same issue, but after trying: "Format /sdcard" I get "Error formatting /sdcard!"
Please help! I'm researching 2 days in a row and can't find a solution.
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If you aren't able to (as in your case) or simply don't want to (as in mine, where I didn't have an external SD card handy); you can simply upgrade your recovery software.
In my case, Carbon ROM JB for the GT-N7000 came with CWM 6.0.3.5 which couldn't flash newer ROMs (like Carbon KitKat), and had issues with the internal SD card including the one in the topic of this post. Since I had just wiped my current ROM and didn't want to start up an ADB sideload session, I simply flashed PA (which came with CWM 6.0.3.7, a minor version bump but a huge difference here) and after rebooting to recovery again (I didn't even have to boot to PA), everything worked again.
(My first post that could be even considered remotely useful on XDA, so please tell me if it helped you!)
Thanks!
hudfer said:
After hours of research, I resolved the problem. I`m followed the steps described on cyanogen wiki, adding the first step Factory Restore on original sony firmware and the problem persists. After launched the CWM, I select the option "Format /data" and after "Format /sdcard". After selected this options, the error message not appears again and the Cyanogen firmware install and launch successful! Probably with format, deleted some key or protection in internal sdcard. Thanks for the help!
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Finally!
PS: Do -not- try to encrypt your nexus 4 if you put 5.0 on it X(

Installing PA on Nexus 7 want to be sure of my steps

I was able to install TWRP on my Nexus 7 and want to install PA. Since I am new to this, I want to be sure these steps are correct. I ask because no matter how much I searched I could not determine is this is correct. I used these instructions to load LineageOS on my LG Nexus 4, I assume loading any Custom Rom would be the same
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- If you are not in recovery, reboot into recovery:
- With the device powered off, hold Volume Down + Power until the bootloader appears, then release the buttons. Use the volume buttons to scroll to “RECOVERY” and press Power to select.
- Now tap Wipe.
- Now tap Format Data and continue with the formatting process. This will remove encryption and delete all files stored in the internal storage.
-Return to the previous menu and tap Advanced Wipe, then select the Cache and System partitions and then Swipe to Wipe.
*** I have seen mention of wiping Dalvik / ART Cache. Is this also necessary?
Sideload the LineageOS .zip package:
- On the device, select “Advanced”, “ADB Sideload”, then swipe to begin sideload.
- On the host machine, sideload the package using: adb sideload filename.zip
Thanks in advance for help
For any newbie that stumbles upon this, I can answer my own post.
The above is correct. You can also copy the file to the internal storage of the Nexus when you are attached to your computer, and then from the "Install" tab find and select the zip file to install. With this method you can also download additional files, like GApps to the internal storage to flash as well and install at the same time.
I was having trouble launching TWRP at first because most of the info out there is wrong regarding this device. After flashing TWRP run fasboot reboot-bootloader, not fastboot reboot.
Here is some info regarding what to erase in TWRP from TWRP - https://twrp.me/faq/whattowipe.html
I know most of this is beginner knowledge to many members of XDA but to those starting out, it's not often clear how to proceed. This advice is pretty much the same for any device.
Hope this helps someone

Installation zip-file e-0.19-n-20211023142427-dev-i9305 android to Samsung Galaxy S3 gt I305

Hello
I cannot install new android system to my phone Samsung Galaxy S3 gt I305. Can someone advise what to do?
What I have done is following.
1. Installed TWRP version 3.7.0_9-0, After entering the TWRP I follow the procedure of istallation.
2. Wipe and Swipe to Factory Reset.
3. Advance Wipe: Dalvik/Cache/System/Vendor and swiped to wipe.
4. Went to Install: Selected storage: Internal Storage.
5. Choosing the file e-0.19-n-20211023142427-dev-i9305 and Swipe to confirm Flash.
Now the phone seems to installaing the zip-file e-0.19-n-20211023142427-dev-i9305.
6, Reboot System.
7. After the system reboots it looks like the android is installing on the Samsung phone. However a letter e with a jumping dot below it is displayed and this goes for hours without any success of installation. I have waited 8 hours and nothing happens.
Is there something that I have missed to do?
Attached picture of the last step that I have reached in the installation process.
Please help.
Best regards
User: samsung1979
Hi!
Standard troubleshooting answers are:
1. You did not unlocked your phone's bootloader, enabled USB debuggind, USB debugging(security) and enabled OEM(bootloader) unlock in the phone's settings.
2. You did not flash vbmeta from your current ROM, to disable verity.
3. You did not flash a good bootloader before flashing.
4. Your SD card is corrupted.
5. You did not fix the File System from the recovery
6. You didn't allow modifications and left the recovery in read only mode.
7. The ROM is unsuitable for your phone. Sometimes this happens even if you were told it is for your ROM and it was written on some forum.
Hi
Following question, is it possible to troubleshoot these steps if there is not any android anymore installed and no backup file created?
Meaning that the phone only has access to the TWRP settings and all other phone data is deleted.
If all other data is deleted, please re-install an original ROM, This can normally be done from the manufacturers software, like a PC suite.
Before reinstalling the original ROM, please try flashing the bootloader with ADB and fastboot.
Downloaded it reinstalled and installed android 13 and it is working!
Thank You!

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