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Hey Guys,
First post and i already got a problem because i messed up very much
I used to have Cyanogenmod 11 on my Optimus G, but i got several crashes and i wasnt completely fine with it so i wanted to try something new. So i updated my bootloader from CWM to TWRP and wanted to flash Artmod 5.2 Rom. I was a bit fast with my wiping, so i accidentally wiped the whole phone, so that everything was gone: Cyanogenmod, new Artmod rom i wanted to flash just everything.
I read a bit and thought it shouldnt be a problem then to just sideload the new rom, which i tried to do. I used adb sideload to put Artmod on the phone, everything was fine, flashing went through but i got stuck at the LG boot logo at the start of the phone. I waited like 30 minutes and nothing did change, so i thought something was not right.
I then just wanted to go back to cyanogenmod, tried to flash that through the adb sideload procedure but i got an error which said "error executing updater binary in zip 'tmp/sideload.zip'".
I was kinda thinking something really messed up so i tried to revert the phone to stock rom with the correct KDZ file i searched with the tool linked in the FAQ, everything downloaded but when i tried to flash the KDZ it gave me an error like this:
"12:03:59 Launching SW update
12:03:59 Unpacking KDZ
12:05:10 KDZ file extracted
12:05:11 Extract file error
12:05:13
===FINISH===="
So i searched the forums again and noticed that it should be a problem with the KDZ updater tool because the KDZ file was too big to get flashed properly. I wanted to try the LG Flash Tool 2014 then which is provided here in the forums and should work, it extracted the KDZ file, then opened the LG Mobile Support Tool to flash the file on the phone but there i start to get errors again, it either said that i am already on the correct up to date software version or that i need to disconnect the USB cable, remove the battery, insert it again, restart and try again.
I used several tools for that, i even tried it with an offline method that i found in a german forum, but every method got me the same errors, so i couldn't even go back to stock anymore.
I once tried to flash Cyanogenmod then again when i realized that the error message also told me "This Rom is for a "E975", this is a "GEE"" which i did not completely understand because it should be the total same? I edited the Updater-Script in the Zip file of the rom then and removed the part where it checks for that (1st line actually), then the rom did flash properly, phone started to boot (Cyanogenmod Boot Logo was shown) but when the boot was over i got the message:
"Type Password to Decrypt Storage" with a keyboard to enter the password. (I did never set up any password for that).
Now i am completely confused what i can do the recover my phone, either to stock or just to another rom, every method i tried did not work and i dont have any other ideas.
I can go into Fastboot, Recovery and Downloadmode, but when i tried to wipe again in Recovery it says that it cant mount my data mount point (probably because the storage is encrypted).
Somebody told me to do a hard reset with the keys "Volume down and power" which i tired several times, but everything i get is just the Google boot logo and then happens nothing or i get the Google logo, then the LG logo but after that i get stuck again, I cant seem to go into the "Hard Reset" menu which i should get into with that keys.
Anybody can help me what I could try or got a solution for this? I would be very thankful. I don't wanna loose my phone
Astarooth said:
First post and i already got a problem because i messed up very much
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Don't worry, that's pretty standard scenario for the first post...
I wanted to try the LG Flash Tool 2014 then which is provided here in the forums and should work, it extracted the KDZ file, then opened the LG Mobile Support Tool to flash the file on the phone but there i start to get errors again, it either said that i am already on the correct up to date software version or that i need to disconnect the USB cable, remove the battery, insert it again, restart and try again.
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Flash Tool 2014 works great for me every time, so try it again. Make sure you disconnect from the Internet before running it (yank out your LAN cable, or disable your WiFi), so it doesn't attempt to connect to LG servers. And don't forget to put your KDZ file in the same directory with the tool. It should go through just fine. That's by far the easiest method to revert back to stock, to get you to a clean starting point.
"This Rom is for a "E975", this is a "GEE"" which i did not completely understand because it should be the total same?
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Umm... No, they are not the same. E975 is "geehrc", and there is no such OEM ID as "gee". There are many different OG variants. For the cross-reference between the models and OEM IDs, you can look here. Generally, you should stick to the ROMs that are designed for your model, unless you know exactly what you are doing, when trying to flash a ROM from a different platform.
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Don't worry, that's pretty standard scenario for the first post...
Flash Tool 2014 works great for me every time, so try it again. Make sure you disconnect from the Internet before running it (yank out your LAN cable, or disable your WiFi), so it doesn't attempt to connect to LG servers. And don't forget to put your KDZ file in the same directory with the tool. It should go through just fine. That's by far the easiest method to revert back to stock, to get you to a clean starting point.
Umm... No, they are not the same. E975 is "geehrc", and there is no such OEM ID as "gee". There are many different OG variants. For the cross-reference between the models and OEM IDs, you can look here. Generally, you should stick to the ROMs that are designed for your model, unless you know exactly what you are doing, when trying to flash a ROM from a different platform.
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Well i tried Flash Tool 2014 again and seem to get the same error that wants me to disconnects as it stops at the same position like it always did, also doesn't matter if I am connected to the internet or not, everytime it doesn't run through. This time I couldn't even read the stuff that was written in the LG Mobile Support tool because it only shows "????".
Heres a Screenshot:
The settings i made should be the right ones I think, the phone does get recognized by the computer when i plug it in because of the sound that windows makes.
I clearly dont't know what I can try anymore...
And according to the roms: well i only used roms for the E975, which is exactly my phone model, thats why i was wondering about that error message i got
Artmod is for E975, the CM11 was for E975, i even tried Mokee rom but i always got same error messages...
Nobody got another idea? I really am confused because if i can enter downloadmode and recovery there should be a way to get my phone back working.
Anybody knows where i can get maybe some older KDZ Files to go to 4.1.2 Stock rom and try to flash these?
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Astarooth said:
Nobody got another idea? I really am confused because if i can enter downloadmode and recovery there should be a way to get my phone back working.
Anybody knows where i can get maybe some older KDZ Files to go to 4.1.2 Stock rom and try to flash these?
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Contact me on [email protected] and ill help u over teamwiewer.
Astarooth said:
Well i tried Flash Tool 2014 again and seem to get the same error that wants me to disconnects as it stops at the same position like it always did, also doesn't matter if I am connected to the internet or not, everytime it doesn't run through. This time I couldn't even read the stuff that was written in the LG Mobile Support tool because it only shows "????".
Heres a Screenshot:
The settings i made should be the right ones I think, the phone does get recognized by the computer when i plug it in because of the sound that windows makes.
I clearly dont't know what I can try anymore...
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I don't know why you are seeing "???", but here is a couple of things regarding the settings, based on your screenshot:
1. Type should be CDMA (yours is 3GQCT).
2. PhoneMode should be DIAG (yours is CS_EMERGENCY).
3. I would suggest using CSE Flash for a full format (you are using Normal Flash).
Remember, this is a hacked tool, so the settings might not make perfect sense, comparing to the original ones. Just try following the instructions in the OP of the Flash Tool 2014 thread. Like I said, works every time for me...
kt-Froggy said:
I don't know why you are seeing "???", but here is a couple of things regarding the settings, based on your screenshot:
1. Type should be CDMA (yours is 3GQCT).
2. PhoneMode should be DIAG (yours is CS_EMERGENCY).
3. I would suggest using CSE Flash for a full format (you are using Normal Flash).
Remember, this is a hacked tool, so the settings might not make perfect sense, comparing to the original ones. Just try following the instructions in the OP of the Flash Tool 2014 thread. Like I said, works every time for me...
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I don't know why i see "???" also, but it didn't matter
I just tried the settings you told and used CSE Flash which worked out really well.
No i am back to 4.4.2 LG Stock rom. I think the root is gone now, but one thing i wanna ask is if my bootloader is still unlocked and custom recovery is still on it?
Anyway, thank you so so much! I appreciate your help! Thank you!
Astarooth said:
I don't know why i see "???" also, but it didn't matter
I just tried the settings you told and used CSE Flash which worked out really well.
No i am back to 4.4.2 LG Stock rom. I think the root is gone now, but one thing i wanna ask is if my bootloader is still unlocked and custom recovery is still on it?
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Glad to hear you are back in business. After flashing KDZ, the root is definitely gone, your BL is locked, and the recovery is stock. You will need to do all the necessary steps again: root, unlock the BL and flash custom recovery.
ok I have a tmobile usa lg g4, I'm stock rooted but want to go back full unroot stock, I have the lg flash tool and the h81110h Kdz file, but my current ota version is h8110n with this help me to go back to stock or brick
Just as long as kdz file is intended for H811 it will be fine, final letter is software revision. (Eg: My H815 started on H815 v10a and is now on V10g)
passion8059 said:
Just as long as kdz file is intended for H811 it will be fine, final letter is software revision. (Eg: My H815 started on H815 v10a and is now on V10g)
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ok now last question is the kdz file is h81110h but I'm on h81110n the kdz file I have is the same version the phone was on when I got it before updating to h91110n so I should be fine right...I just don't want to screw up a nother phone
yes it will be put back to h but once restored to stock do system updates via settings and will upgrade accordingly.
passion8059 said:
yes it will be put back to h but once restored to stock do system updates via settings and will upgrade accordingly.
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thanks man........for answering my q's....
mods please delete or close thread
well I cant seem to get this meth to work....stays at checking pc it stays at 1% for 20 min, I start oer and end up at the same point...
I cant even use twrp to simply flash a stock rom, everytime I flashed or installed anything twrp just restarts and nothing, and now when I try to even get in to twrp I end up in fastboot mode....what the **** did I do to my phone...
Follow this: http://www.androidexplained.com/lg-g4-how-to-boot-into-download-mode/ and then when in downloade mode open lg tool as admin.
Select kdz and click on Normal flash, change language and region (in your case other country and English) Lg Tool should now process kdz and reset phone back to stock.
I'll be back on here @ 3pm GMT and see how you have got on
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Follow this: http://www.androidexplained.com/lg-g4-how-to-boot-into-download-mode/ and then when in downloade mode open lg tool as admin.
Select kdz and click on Normal flash, change language and region (in your case other country and English) Lg Tool should now process kdz and reset phone back to stock.
I'll be back on here @ 3pm GMT and see how you have got on
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I thought it was better to use the CSE flash if you wanted to revert to full stock. I've never tried the Normal method; only had to flash CSE once haha
amartolos said:
I thought it was better to use the CSE flash if you wanted to revert to full stock. I've never tried the Normal method; only had to flash CSE once haha
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ok I do as told but still no go....I try to get into twrp on my phone, but it goes into in to fastboot mode instead...how can I enter twrp threw fastboot mode??
lrmdaddy said:
ok I do as told but still no go....I try to get into twrp on my phone, but it goes into in to fastboot mode instead...how can I enter twrp threw fastboot mode??
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To get into recovery, just use
Code:
fastboot reboot-recovery
and the phone should, uh, reboot into recovery
amartolos said:
To get into recovery, just use
Code:
fastboot reboot-recovery
and the phone should, uh, reboot into recovery
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ok I have twrp but I cant get into it but system shows it there, if i want to simply flash a stock rom over my system theres a app called "AUTO FLASHER" can i use this without screwing up my phone or are u not sure
in the long run I'm simplpy trying to go back to stock, then trying to re root and start over the rom i have is stock rooted...
cancel that this dosent work...
so I got flash tool to work now after the flash my phone is ****ed, dosent even turn on
follow the guide attached earlier to get download mode, you do not need apps just tools that guide states. I have used kdz method on my own H815 and it worked fine.
passion8059 said:
follow the guide attached earlier to get download mode, you do not need apps just tools that guide states. I have used kdz method on my own H815 and it worked fine.
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phone now dosent power on after using flash tools
Remove battery and replace does pc detect it?
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Remove battery and replace does pc detect it?
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nope.... nothing....tmobiles sending a nother unit out to me...but Id like to try to fix this one so all can know better what to do if this happens to them... battery out and backin dosent do any thing, no download mode, plug in wall still nothing, no red light no vibrabtions nothing all all
sounds like app has corrupted emmc chip = dead phone
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sounds like app has corrupted emmc chip = dead phone
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I didn't use the app so I don't know what did it, the only apps installed on phone out side of stock was supersu pro, tb, so I'm lost and it goes in trash....good thing I have backup nexus to use...
if indeed its the chip will lg/tmobile know its been rooted
not if it is corrupted because data is lost on partitions.
Have you tried putting your phone into Download Mode and doing a full flash of the KDZ for your variant? You just need to hold Vol_Up and plug phone into computer to boot into Download Mode.
I want to ask that it hasn't any solutions yet??
I have flash Genisys Rom 2.6.zip than reboot that have a bootloop problem....
Will it be a solutions then?
Any idea??
Have you flashed v20a bootloader and modem images?
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Have you flashed v20a bootloader and modem images?
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Yes I flash it back those v20a bootloader, boot and modem after I got into the twrp, then I reboot it, it is stuck on the LG logo screen now...
and now I can't go back to the fastboot mode and the twrp...that 's the problem...
any idea to go back the twrp?
i'm stuck on same thing.
What I've tried.
! flashing back to stock rom using lg flash tool. Crashes at 9%. Tried flashing 20A file not allowed
both adb and fastboot methods don't work as adb doesn't detect phone and fastboot get's stuck on waiting on device
Basically the phone is stuck on boot logo after upgrading to marshmallow which all went fine and phone booted as normal after I then reinstalled the twrp recovery as before so to install supersu after boot that when the problem started. The phone can get into factory reset the two yes methods which I have tried still no luck and I can also get into download mode. basically am I waiting on a update to lg flash tool or have I ducked my phone any help would be appreciated
You probably ****ed the security flag added into marshmallow and it didn't like it one bit,that's why its better the flash newer versions of a rom when you have a recovery then an official ota ,that's where they get ya locked down .is there any devices in the device manager at all? Just checking if its hard bricked.if its labeled as q9xxxx something like that then its definitely hard bricked.like not even a jtag can get er back
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i'm stuck on same thing.
What I've tried.
! flashing back to stock rom using lg flash tool. Crashes at 9%. Tried flashing 20A file not allowed
both adb and fastboot methods don't work as adb doesn't detect phone and fastboot get's stuck on waiting on device
Basically the phone is stuck on boot logo after upgrading to marshmallow which all went fine and phone booted as normal after I then reinstalled the twrp recovery as before so to install supersu after boot that when the problem started. The phone can get into factory reset the two yes methods which I have tried still no luck and I can also get into download mode. basically am I waiting on a update to lg flash tool or have I ducked my phone any help would be appreciated
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Yes brother!!! The same thing as you experience.... just like the thread (LG G4 bootloop.... Need expert help... Ready to pay the price)
but there are still nothing method? So just wait for the update to lg flash tool and the fully TOT files??
O MY GOD...I've been fooled trick this time...
mr turtle droid said:
You probably ****ed the security flag added into marshmallow and it didn't like it one bit,that's why its better the flash newer versions of a rom when you have a recovery then an official ota ,that's where they get ya locked down .is there any devices in the device manager at all? Just checking if its hard bricked.if its labeled as q9xxxx something like that then its definitely hard bricked.like not even a jtag can get er back
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No its listed as two different devices as LGE andriodnet serial port com4 and also LGE andriodnet usb modem. I have noticed that if i uninstall these two from within device manager that it then goes back to an lgmobile phone with a i on the phone icon in device manager. I have tried to find the proper driver so to make the computer see the lg phone again without error via extracting driver install exe but no joy it goes back to the above.
I wonder Is it possible to flash the .img files that are boot. system etc using lg flash tool the one with the tot methid via a script and the files I wonder. Or even convert the files needed to do a complete flash of system bootloader etc to bin files so to be read by the lg flash tool used in the tot version. or is there any other software that can convert kdz to bin.
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No its listed as two different devices as LGE andriodnet serial port com4 and also LGE andriodnet usb modem. I have noticed that if i uninstall these two from within device manager that it then goes back to an lgmobile phone with a i on the phone icon in device manager. I have tried to find the proper driver so to make the computer see the lg phone again without error via extracting driver install exe but no joy it goes back to the above.
I wonder Is it possible to flash the .img files that are boot. system etc using lg flash tool the one with the tot methid via a script and the files I wonder. Or even convert the files needed to do a complete flash of system bootloader etc to bin files so to be read by the lg flash tool used in the tot version. or is there any other software that can convert kdz to bin.
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I think this is impossible to flash the .img files that are boot. Because we cannot to go into the fastboot mode.
bardochu said:
I think this is impossible to flash the .img files that are boot. Because we cannot to go into the fastboot mode.
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not even through adb shell????????
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and what you guys are experienceing is the rollback protection from lg in their boot-loaders...not sure how to get past it but i saw a thread on here to get past it
I too, like many others, am stuck in a boot loop, able to access download mode, but not recovery, i have an unlocked bootloader, but cannot get into fastboot or use adb commands.
robg2102 said:
I too, like many others, am stuck in a boot loop, able to access download mode, but not recovery, i have an unlocked bootloader, but cannot get into fastboot or use adb commands.
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:highfive:In the same boat, XDA's brother TheBledard Who has a same trouble in the bootloop. He said that you can use the octopus box to unbrick.
But it seem a little bit expensive....:cyclops:
Same
I had the same problem. They recently reposted the download to a fixed 2.6 so try to redownload from the genesys post. Also, flash the marshmallow kernel and supersu right after, then followed by genesys theme if you choose to use.
Retry and retry to start twrp at boot with sleep button and volume down button.... I had the same problem with marshmallow because i forgot to flash v20a bootloader, and i had finally access to twrp after a lot of times...
bardochu said:
:highfive:In the same boat, XDA's brother TheBledard Who has a same trouble in the bootloop. He said that you can use the octopus box to unbrick.
But it seem a little bit expensive....:cyclops:
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almost 200 dollar yes
I have rooted all my phones.
I was following a tutorial to root my LG and instead of flashing TWRP I was advised to boot TWRP which I did (fastboot boot recovery.img)
Using TWRP in that mode I flased supersu.zip, then phone went into a loop.
Not sure where I ended up
When I enter "adb devices" it shows my G4 as offline.
How can I move from this point please ?
Hi guys?
Any ideas ? Please.
birkopf said:
Hi guys?
Any ideas ? Please.
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if you can enter download mode vol up connect usb then download corresponding KDZ file and flash with LGUP using the refurbihsed option. good luck
adb offline means you have to accept the popup on the phone when connecting to the phone from that pc. If your screen is not accesible then you have to flash the kdz as mentioned above.
Next time, when you enable the USB debug, also connect to the pc and answer that popup. and you should be good.
Thanks guys
Are you sure I would be able to flash KDZ ?
I flashed supersu.zip without TWRP installed and now when I turn on my phone, LG logo shows up but boot process isn't progressing.
Probably too early for PC to detect mobile and I suspect thtats why it shows offline in adb...
I'm very cautious about guide/how-to I follow now. If you have any links on flashing KDZ that you could share I would appreciate.
Also - what will flashing KDZ do exactly ? Flash new system directly to /system partition ? (just trying understand)
If using LG UP you can choose Upgrade that will only write the system, or choose Refurbish, this will erase /data so you will end up fresh. It depends on what you want.
I am sorry for late reply. Very busy week, and needed to sleep a bit...
Fortunately LGUP is working. I have Uk version of my G4 (exactly H815 unbranded. No more info under battery).
- How can I be sure I am getting correct KZD file?
I'm downloading H81520D_00_0115.kdz but never used those and I don't want to flash wrong one...
I have found also H81520h_00_-516.kdz.
Don't want to be a pest but... if it's a matter of quick google search for you - could you be so kind and drop correct link for me ?
I cannot check anything with phone in this state
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I am sorry for late reply. Very busy week, and needed to sleep a bit...
Fortunately LGUP is working. I have Uk version of my G4 (exactly H815 unbranded. No more info under battery).
- How can I be sure I am getting correct KZD file?
I'm downloading H81520D_00_0115.kdz but never used those and I don't want to flash wrong one...
I have found also H81520h_00_-516.kdz.
Don't want to be a pest but... if it's a matter of quick google search for you - could you be so kind and drop correct link for me ?
I cannot check anything with phone in this state
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V20h is newer so you should flash that. If you go to general threads section you will see that there is v20l that is even newer than v20h, and is from UK. Happy flashing
Edit: here you go with the link to the new firmware thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3480887
OK, I'm not sure what is the problem here but thanks to your advise I restored system. Everything was working fine. Then I installed TWRP. Then using TWRP I flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and then... phone wen to the same loop as it was before.
Could it be some incompatibility of supersu ? Or perhaps I need some kernel or other items. Or perhaps other root manager ?
Ok, found the problem. On Marshmallow flashing supersu will not work - I flashed pre-rooted kernel and works like a charm. Just a shame I had to spend half of my sunday flashing, erasing, backing up, restoring, etc.
Thanks for your help guys!
So I had my ze551ml / Z00A rooted, was loving life, all was great. Then I tried getting XPosed access and didn't read up on it prior. Anyways, now my phone is stuck in fastboot, I'm able to flash partitions and all, including recovery partition, yet I cannot enter any mode but the hung ASUS logo, or fastboot. I weas even able to load CM's "upgrade to MM bootloader" package, but still the same thing only with green letters where they once were blue..... Please help, I need my beloved phone back.....
I'm not a pro but if you can access fastboot it is just a soft brick and I'm sure many people can point you on the right thread to recover it.
I've scoured the depths of both XDA and the ASUS forums, and while I've gained much knowledge of how I can possibly fix it, nothing seems to work. I go to select "recovery mode" and it instantly just boots right back in to fastboot.....
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I've scoured the depths of both XDA and the ASUS forums, and while I've gained much knowledge of how I can possibly fix it, nothing seems to work. I go to select "recovery mode" and it instantly just boots right back in to fastboot.....
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What ifwi version does it state you have in bootloader screen
Example :-
0094.0XXX
X=?
timbernot said:
What ifwi version does it state you have in bootloader screen
Example :-
0094.0XXX
X=?
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0094.0183
joecost85 said:
0094.0183
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Thanks -- you can install giovix`s modder tool from general section
Set it up , use`return to stock option` --in that option , first select boot , then after- recovery(both will be stock)
You then can either
A- Reboot to stock recovery ,adb Sideload stock M -- Follow on to B-( to back-up stock before flashing)
B- Unlock bootloader again , flash twrp and root (if twrp version in modder is now 3.0.3.M4 you can flash lineageos)
---------------------------------------------------------------(if twrp version in modder is still 3.0.2.1 M - you will have to flash 303M4 in fastboot or in 3021M twrp.
1) You might be able to, fastboot flash 3.0.3.M4 immediately and forget above A&B completely
For 303M4 recovery see lineageOS in original android development section OP for download link
timbernot said:
Thanks -- you can install giovix`s modder tool from general section
Set it up , use`return to stock option` --in that option , first select boot , then after- recovery(both will be stock)
You then can either
A- Reboot to stock recovery ,adb Sideload stock M -- Follow on to B-( to back-up stock before flashing)
B- Unlock bootloader again , flash twrp and root (if twrp version in modder is now 3.0.3.M4 you can flash lineageos)
---------------------------------------------------------------(if twrp version in modder is still 3.0.2.1 M - you will have to flash 303M4 in fastboot or in 3021M twrp.
1) You might be able to, fastboot flash 3.0.3.M4 immediately and forget above A&B completely
For 303M4 recovery see lineageOS in original android development section OP for download link
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So I've yet to try your solution, but I do have an update, I was able to, one by one, flash all the stock files (stock as in the stuff I downloaded from asus site) and was almost able to boot to recovery, but when I got to the red triangle android, I couldn't get it to go further. I've heardf alternate key combos for proceeding from there, and tried them all, but maybe I'm just an idiot...... I'll try the giovix solution when I've got time (patience).
**when I tried flashing the cm upgrade package after that, it went back to square 1, so I gave up for the evening.**
joecost85 said:
So I had my ze551ml / Z00A rooted, was loving life, all was great. Please help I need my beloved phone back.....
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Hello again , when you come here begging for help to get your life back and someone with the decency gives you a hand ,a solution , out of respect its got to be worth a try ?
joken btw , I typed out a solution to a regular problem that if you try , will work, you can then like and I can direct others to and also help those that search.
At xda , this helps immensely to prevent same posts,people posting just to waste time or just to spam
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joecost85 said:
So I've yet to try your solution,
but maybe I'm just an idiot...... I'll try the giovix solution when I've got time (patience).
**when I tried flashing the cm upgrade package after that, it went back to square 1, so I gave up for the evening.**
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The last bit btw wasn't in any of my suggestions
TY
The solution I posted fixes many problems , consider that TWRP is now 303M4 , upgraded .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...-apps-apps-t3554565/post70980108#post70980108
timbernot said:
Hello again , when you come here begging for help to get your life back and someone with the decency gives you a hand ,a solution , out of respect its got to be worth a try ?
joken btw , I typed out a solution to a regular problem that if you try , will work, you can then like and I can direct others to and also help those that search.
At xda , this helps immensely to prevent same posts,people posting just to waste time or just to spam
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The last bit btw wasn't in any of my suggestions
TY
The solution I posted fixes many problems , consider that TWRP is now 303M4 , upgraded .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...-apps-apps-t3554565/post70980108#post70980108
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Here's the thing. I'm super stubborn, and I think I know everything (cuz I do....) so of course I decided that I could figure something out, so I tried my way first............ didn't pan out.... anyway, I'm finding any time I flash a TWRP file, I have no access to recovery mode. Regardless if I do it manually through fastboot, or CM upgrade/downgrade or even the giovix fix (yes I tried it). My question is this, Where is there a return to stock option? of the giovix DLs I could find, I see a 'magisk root' 'TWRP' 'bootloader unlocker' and 'Xposed' tools, nothing else.... Am I missing something? or am I just skimming over that part?
I do appreciate all the help, seriously. Even if it seems like I'm not taking suggestions very well. It's moreso I don't have access to a computer most of the day, and it's not a huge priority since I went and bought a zfone 3 max a few days ago (decent phone for what it is....crazy battery life)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/tool-ze551mlmodder-t3458145
Functions:
1- Check connection status
2- Bootloader Unlocker
3- Flash TWRP 3.0.2-0 M1
4- Full-auto xposed flasher!
5- Full-auto root flasher!
5B- Full-auto root (Magisk+Phh's) compatible with 184!
6- ADB Shell
7- Return back to stock
8- Erase /system, /data and /cache for a clean upgrade
9 (HIDE)- Auto-reboot to bootloader
10- More functions inside!
well then forgive me for not downloading the correct option. I nowhere see this list among anything I downloaded, so maybe specify which is which ('full' or 'auto')....... I'm already downloading both of them again, because I'm not sure which I already had. But yea, one of the 2 only has the 4 options I mentioned.
Its not rocket science
timbernot said:
Its not rocket science
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So i finally see what you've been trying to tell me, and I returned everything back to stock, but I still have the same problem, recovery now loads but system wont boot up. I'll try loading the individual factory IMG files today, via fastboot, or should I use a zip file from Asus via recovery?
joecost85 said:
So i finally see what you've been trying to tell me, and I returned everything back to stock, but I still have the same problem, recovery now loads but system wont boot up. I'll try loading the individual factory IMG files today, via fastboot, or should I use a zip file from Asus via recovery?
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In stock recovery - choose update from adb -- adb sideload cmd is >
adb sideload MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
Put .134 M asus firmware in adb/fastboot folder first rename it to MOFD_SDUPDATE(without zip) before this cmd above and then open up adb and type it in and hit enter.
Just in case you are trying different methods (see if this works )
timbernot said:
In stock recovery - choose update from adb -- adb sideload cmd is >
adb sideload MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
Put .134 M asus firmware in adb/fastboot folder first rename it to MOFD_SDUPDATE(without zip) before this cmd above and then open up adb and type it in and hit enter.
Just in case you are trying different methods (see if this works )
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I'll try it today. Last I checked it was hanging at the ”! Android” screen. But then again I'm not sure I know the combo to get passed that screen, I know it's either power and + or power and - but my only success I got into by button mashing all three keys rapidly, so, yea, I know, I'm am idiot.
joecost85 said:
I'll try it today. Last I checked it was hanging at the ”! Android” screen. But then again I'm not sure I know the combo to get passed that screen, I know it's either power and + or power and - but my only success I got into by button mashing all three keys rapidly, so, yea, I know, I'm am idiot.
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EDIT"""" because i got it wrong too , i dont even think about , i just do it
It`s ->
From powered off position
Press Power and Vol +
at two vibes, release power
at boot up screen ,release vol+
in bootloader ,scroll vol up or down to and then select(press power) at recovery selection.
At dead android guy -> press vol + and power for 4 seconds -> release Vol +
You should be in recovery.
i am replying in this post since i have a similar problem, and I am as stubborn as OP. Me posting here is a big step in acknowledging my defeat at last. Hours of digging through the internet didn't solve my problem
I have changed my ifwi and dnx more times than i can remember. (my clean slate is mostly using xFSTK downloader with xFSTK_ZE551ML-sal358-amtech.vn files)
Using the above mentioned method (giovix`s modder tool) to go back to stock i still boot into fastboot, not recovery mode.
trying to unlock bootloader it says on the phone "unlock fail"
Using asus flash tool with raw files i get "gpt command failed"
Using a manual method i get the "gpt command failed" on the "6. fastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tbl" step
in my opinion as soon as i get some kind of recovery my problems are solved. But have been working four hours on this problem with all possible solutions i could think of, nothing but frustration.
info: current ifwi 0094.0183 (wich should be M)
serial 01234........EF
and using the toolkit on "https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/bl-unlock-ze551ml-toolkit-t3546293" i found out my device firmware version is 198 (wich is probably not good in combo with the ifwi)
little update in a certain config (android 5 / ifwi 0094.177 / stock recovery) i can boot up untill the dead android icon, but with whatever key combo can't get past it... (vol up + power) / (vol down + power)
fastboot flash boot recovery.img (yep i am really desperate to get into recovery) doesn't even give me the dead android.
thank you beforehand!
Last paragraph with android 5 ifwi 0094.0177
Is your serial correct ?
Press vol + once is it correct?, if not you will have to xfstk first again and flash raw (twice) with temp bootloader 0094.1069
See my unbrick video for help
First of all, thank you very much for your reply!
I was not very specific there, the android 5 is not the rom (still wasnt able to flash the rom) its only the files like droidboot, ifwi, dnx, .... that i got form lolipop.
Indeed the serial is still 1234........EF (so not the correct one)
I do understand i have to flash the raw twice to get the correct serial, but flashing raw doesn't work. I get "gpt command failed" every time. (so the point where i have to restart flashtool is not even reached). Also if i try to do it manualy.
I watched your video (thanks it was my first steps into understanding how it all worked) but unfortunatly didn't work for me.
Any other ideas?
Speybrouck said:
First of all, thank you very much for your reply!
I was not very specific there, the android 5 is not the rom (still wasnt able to flash the rom) its only the files like droidboot, ifwi, dnx, .... that i got form lolipop.
Indeed the serial is still 1234........EF (so not the correct one)
I do understand i have to flash the raw twice to get the correct serial, but flashing raw doesn't work. I get "gpt command failed" every time. (so the point where i have to restart flashtool is not even reached). Also if i try to do it manualy.
I watched your video (thanks it was my first steps into understanding how it all worked) but unfortunatly didn't work for me.
Any other ideas?
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Did you get this device in this condition ?
If not, what happened so that you lost serial ?
Anyway , i have never tried this because i have ALWAYS succeeded flashing raw (twice) to correct serial BUT it may work for you.( i am not sure you have a device that can have the serial corrected due to whether its been tampered with previous ) which affects recovery and IMEI.
Usually , xFSTK is used to install temp bootloader - Its supposed to be the lowest level form of unbricking procedure and restores temp bootloader so you can fastboot after-- flashing raw in fastboot via AFT(twice) restores serial -- 1st flash approx 3mins is with incorrect serial and temp bootloader.
After a couple of mins, cmds on phone pauses on RESULT=OK on phone.
You close AFT and open AFT again , input raw and set AFT up -- press Vol+ on phone -> once, serial will be corrected and 2nd flash can be started and left until it boots into android 5 by itself.
If GPT trouble , that link may help.
There is other programmes for starting to create serial and restoring .
Usually people who use these , have to dig deep into buildprop stuff which if tampered with can end up with problem such that you have.
Good luck
see if anything here helps
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70223946&postcount=8