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[Q] Hardbrick after overwrite fastboot

Dear All,
I hard bricked my ZE551ML 64GB by using the following sequence:
'fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img'
'fastboot flash fastboot recovery.img'
'fastboot flash fastboot boot.img'
'fastboot flash fastboot system.img' <-- got error only at this stage
So don't do it it is totally wrong.
Now I got the usb logo when i go to fastboot, see attached image.
I can see a procedure for Zenfone 5 to recover from this error here:
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/11/how-to-unbrick-zenfone-5-and-zenfone-6_8.html
My question is does the same procedure exists for Zenfone 2 and where to download all the files?
Thanks

I believe most of the programs there should also work for the ZF2. I would give this procedure a try, and I wish I could get my hands on a Bricked device to try this. But remember, DON'T use the ZF5/6 images!
Get the stock images for the ZF2 from: https://www.asus.com/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/

EdoIsa said:
I believe most of the programs there should also work for the ZF2. I would give this procedure a try, and I wish I could get my hands on a Bricked device to try this. But remember, DON'T use the ZF5/6 images!
Get the stock images for the ZF2 from: https://www.asus.com/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/
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What are FZ DnX, IFWI, FW DnX and OS images files ?
How to extract them from the site you mentioned?
Another issue, is my PC refuses to regonise the ZF2 when connecting to USB, saying MTP Android USB driver failed to install....

I have no experience with FZ DnX, IFWI, FW DnX files, but the OS image file is on the site I posted.
Follow my link. Once there, expand the list 'Firmware' and download firmware Version WW_2.15.40.10. Once its downloaded, open the zip file. Inside should be a System.img file. Extract the System.img file into your Fastboot folder. This is the OS image the guide is referring to.
Ask around for the meaning of the other files. Meanwhile, I will research more about those files later tomorrow and get back with any info I can find. Good luck!

cde2006 said:
Another issue, is my PC refuses to regonise the ZF2 when connecting to USB, saying MTP Android USB driver failed to install....
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install driver manually. see attachment.

When you plug your phone into the computer, does the phone show up in the device management? Typing devmgmt.msc into the windows 7 start menu or the start run menu on XP is the fastest way to get to Device Manager.
Is the device already known by your computer?
What does device manager think it is?
If its unknown, please let us know what the Hardware Ids and Compatible Ids for this device show up as. In device manageer, you can open the devices properties and under the details tab choose Hardware Ids and Compatible Ids. you could screen shot these with Alt + PrtScn and use mspaint to save them off. Otherwise you have to use Ctrl + C to copy them out . You can choose all lines by selecting the first and while holding Shift, select the last. Then you can Ctrl + C to copy all of them out.

Looks like you've flashed incorrectly.
Should be
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
What you've essentially done (or tried to do) is flashed over fastboot with 4 different images. Only the first line of commands you used is correct.

Chinaphonearena said:
Looks like you've flashed incorrectly.
Should be
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
What you've essentially done (or tried to do) is flashed over fastboot with 4 different images. Only the first line of commands you used is correct.
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Yes got this sequence from this forum,,, anyway I go the phone replaced now and all is fine.
Thanks people for the help.
I won't be rooting this phone until there is a more safe proven way to do it.

I think that avoiding flashing droidboot and recovery, and making sure file hashes match, everything should be fine.

Same issue
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cde2006 said:
Dear All,
I hard bricked my ZE551ML 64GB by using the following sequence:
'fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img'
'fastboot flash fastboot recovery.img'
'fastboot flash fastboot boot.img'
'fastboot flash fastboot system.img' <-- got error only at this stage
So don't do it it is totally wrong.
Now I got the usb logo when i go to fastboot, see attached image.
I can see a procedure for Zenfone 5 to recover from this error here:
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/11/how-to-unbrick-zenfone-5-and-zenfone-6_8.html
My question is does the same procedure exists for Zenfone 2 and where to download all the files?
Thanks
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I put my 64gb sd in my ZF2 that I originally partitioned for my LG Optimus Pro and I moved a bunch of apps to the SD with link2sd and the first time I rebooted, the same screen with the USB logo and a full progress bar showed up. It won't recognize any fastboot or adb commands even though the ASUS adb is showing up in device manager. Nothing else shows up. In devices and printers I get Moorefield. The phone randomly reboots and goes back to the same screen over and over and each time the asus adb disappears from device manager and then returns. I found a guide on the zenfone 5 that looks promising, using the intel flash tool, however it requires the ZenFone 2 raw firmware files and I can't find them... Hopefully someone could help me salvage my ZF2 cuz I was really beginning love the phone... Thanks ahead of time for anyone that looks into this for me!

i can give you the files you look for. the easiest was is to flash with intel flash tool. Here you can read how th etool works and you found a link there.
I load your files up now here.

sry, had only the files for V5. I will load down and put it here.

boot error and bricked zenfone 2
i have same problem with my phone please send moorefields or other intel based boot drivers.. tanks

please tutor how to fixed it, thanks for advice

cde2006 said:
Yes got this sequence from this forum,,, anyway I go the phone replaced now and all is fine.
Thanks people for the help.
I won't be rooting this phone until there is a more safe proven way to do it.
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Lol @ "got sequence on this forum" and "more safe proven way."
You didn't read the instructions carefully enough and made a big mistake as a result. The correct sequence was given. You just didn't read it carefully. Lesson learned.
Hopefully you can unbrick it.

No offense, but this type of thing is what happens when people just copy/paste and don't understand what they're doing.
What you did was overwrite the fastboot partition each time you flashed. You flashed a 2GB system img on top of your fastboot partition. This probably seemed like it locked up and you either unplugged or turned it off. This likely caused a corrupt partition.
Reading is key when you do anything with your phone.
This is perfectly safe. This is the way it works for all devices. It has nothing to do with the files or the phone. This was 100% user error. Simple as that.

ze550ml hard brick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/zenfone2-ze550ml-hard-bricked-t3148174#post61657126
my ze550ml hard brick too. please help me
sorry for bad english.

hardbrick zenfone 2
konsolen said:
i can give you the files you look for. the easiest was is to flash with intel flash tool. Here you can read how th etool works and you found a link there.
I load your files up now here.
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Hello, i have the same issue with my zenfone 2, I download the firmware files from Asus website, but the Intel flash tool can't found a flashable image file. My question is to, if you have the firmware files that send it to me?

same issues here please help,

same issues here please help,

[Bootloop] Installed Xposed Framework Module and..

Hi,
I have tested some xposed frameworks' modules and I have got a bootloop (the zenfone shows the background for a second and then reboot).
From the boot mode (power+volume buttons procedure) I have tried a factory reset but it says that there is an error and stops on the "dead robot"..
Now I've decided to flash the phone with its original system image and I've found this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
At point III the guide says to use
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
but only if you use Pre-ROOTed system image and then there is a link to the pre-rooted system image.
Where can I find an original system image?
I'm not an expert, I don't even know if this is the safest procedure to solve the bootloop....
please can someone help?

codecrusher said:
Hi,
I have tested some xposed frameworks' modules and I have got a bootloop (the zenfone shows the background for a second and then reboot).
From the boot mode (power+volume buttons procedure) I have tried a factory reset but it says that there is an error and stops on the "dead robot"..
Now I've decided to flash the phone with its original system image and I've found this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
At point III the guide says to use
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
but only if you use Pre-ROOTed system image and then there is a link to the pre-rooted system image.
Where can I find an original system image?
I'm not an expert, I don't even know if this is the safest procedure to solve the bootloop....
please can someone help?
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hi, by original system image did you mean the stock system image from stock rom? if it is, you need to download the whole Asus Zenfone 2 Firmware from the Official Asus support website and follow either these two steps:
3.1 Tools Required:
Asus USB Drivers
ADB installed on your PC/Laptop
Asus Zenfone 2 Firmware from the Official Asus support website
3.2 Flashing stock Asus Zenfone 2:
Method 1:
Turn off your Zenfone 2
Go to recovery mode
Select apply update from ADB
Connect your zenfone 2 with USB cable to your PC/laptop
Open command prompt in Windows (in the same folder where ADB is located)
Check connection by typing adb devices in the command prompt.. If connection successful there will be a list of Zenfone 2 device.
Type
Code:
adb sideload file.zip (where file.zip is the file name of the Asus firmware)
Wait until the process is complete
Method 2:
Copy Zenfone 2 Firmware to the SD card
Enter Recovery mode
Select Update via SD card
Select firmware

codecrusher said:
Hi,
I have tested some xposed frameworks' modules and I have got a bootloop (the zenfone shows the background for a second and then reboot).
From the boot mode (power+volume buttons procedure) I have tried a factory reset but it says that there is an error and stops on the "dead robot"..
Now I've decided to flash the phone with its original system image and I've found this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
At point III the guide says to use
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
but only if you use Pre-ROOTed system image and then there is a link to the pre-rooted system image.
Where can I find an original system image?
I'm not an expert, I don't even know if this is the safest procedure to solve the bootloop....
please can someone help?
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Some modules have been known to cause issues, there is a thread with a list of known mods that are safe to use in Q&A I believe...

cangcan said:
hi, by original system image did you mean the stock system image from stock rom? if it is, you need to download the whole Asus Zenfone 2 Firmware from the Official Asus support website and follow either these two steps:
3.1 Tools Required:
Asus USB Drivers
ADB installed on your PC/Laptop
Asus Zenfone 2 Firmware from the Official Asus support website
3.2 Flashing stock Asus Zenfone 2:
Method 1:
Turn off your Zenfone 2
Go to recovery mode
Select apply update from ADB
Connect your zenfone 2 with USB cable to your PC/laptop
Open command prompt in Windows (in the same folder where ADB is located)
Check connection by typing adb devices in the command prompt.. If connection successful there will be a list of Zenfone 2 device.
Type
Code:
adb sideload file.zip (where file.zip is the file name of the Asus firmware)
Wait until the process is complete
Method 2:
Copy Zenfone 2 Firmware to the SD card
Enter Recovery mode
Select Update via SD card
Select firmware
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Yes, with original image I mean the stock system image from the stock rom.
I'll try method 1 but I have a question before:
Since I'm able to boot the phone into boot mode (where it receives adb commands) but I'm not able to boot it into recovery mode (it tries to load something and then stops with error)....do you know if it is the same to send adb commands in boot mode instead that in recovery mode (and I refer in particular to the command: "adb sideload stockasusfw.zip")?
Thank you guys

codecrusher said:
Hi,
I have tested some xposed frameworks' modules and I have got a bootloop (the zenfone shows the background for a second and then reboot).
From the boot mode (power+volume buttons procedure) I have tried a factory reset but it says that there is an error and stops on the "dead robot"..
Now I've decided to flash the phone with its original system image and I've found this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556
At point III the guide says to use
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
but only if you use Pre-ROOTed system image and then there is a link to the pre-rooted system image.
Where can I find an original system image?
I'm not an expert, I don't even know if this is the safest procedure to solve the bootloop....
please can someone help?
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hmm.. i don't see the point to flash original system image if you want again to install Xposed.
Just reflash system.img preroot and install again your Xposed. That's all. (i've done that many times after trying some modules in Xposed getting me in bootloop)
Go in fastboot mode (power + volume UP) and fastboot flash system system.img and you're good to go to install again your xposed framework.
Preroot image is the same as the originale, but with SuperSu in addition.

ilos said:
hmm.. i don't see the point to flash original system image if you want again to install Xposed.
Just reflash system.img preroot and install again your Xposed. That's all. (i've done that many times after trying some modules in Xposed getting me in bootloop)
Go in fastboot mode (power + volume UP) and fastboot flash system system.img and you're good to go to install again your xposed framework.
Preroot image is the same as the originale, but with SuperSu in addition.
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It's because prerooted image doesn't allow OTA updates.
However thanks, as I've said before this is my first bootloop and I was a little in panic.
Now that everything is clear I'm going to download and flash the system image.

In boot mode
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
and it said something similar to this
Code:
target reported max download size of 518205818 bytes.
Invalid sparse file format at header magi fastboot
As I've said in a previous post, the phone did not enter into recovery mode because it got stucked on the "dead" robot. Now, don't know what it happens but after some minutes of "dead" robot, while I was surfing the net looking for solutions, it has finally loaded the recovery mode and from apply update from ADB I've tried
Code:
adb sideload blablabla.zip
the result was
Code:
r: device not found
After that...since I were into recovery mod, I've tried a wipe/factory reset and unexpectedly, the simplest thing has worked! I've got my phone back again.
I'm happy thought I don't understand the errors while flashing with adb and don't understand why the phone get at least 5 minutes of "dead" robot before entering into recovery mode...
Thanks for your support and for your patience

Solution for hard bricked zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4gb 2.3ghz 64gb

while installing custom rom cm13 got bootloop and i cant enter in recovery mode and fastboot too. whenever i try to enter the recovery mode by pressing hard button combination the USB logo appears that's all. i m getting mad, i had googled fastboot corrupt issue for zenfone 2 but no luck, got info for other zenfones, please help me guys !
i can give a try by applying same logic but what i need is Asus Flash Tool, OS raw image,Bootloader image

Apparently this worked for someone who had a hardbrick:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=6720#entry45086204
Use google translate to translate it.

ZE551ML raw image for you: wwf. fshare. vn/file/JRW15D7JT8DX (change wwf to www)
but first, you must use xFSTK Downloader to recover fastboot.

After you can go into fastboot, if you can't flash anything via cmd because of error, use asus flash tool to flash stock. It will make the fastboot correct again.
Sent from my ASUS_Z008 using Tapatalk

Secure Booting Error! Cause: boot certification verify

Good day mate. My brick phone is F460S variant. I got this error when I tried to go back to Lollipop using Lg flash tool 2014, it got stuck on 5% and remove usb cable and start again, after that I got this error Secure Booting Error! Cause: boot certification verify.
No download mode
No recovery
anyone can help me please?:crying:

anyone?

You have triggered the downgrade QFUSE. There is nothing you can do apart from trying to unbrick it like it was dead, but that's not guaranteed to work. You should have researched more before attempting this. My prototype doesn't have a QFUSE, so i am free to downgrade via TOT to kitkat or lollipop.

西村大一 said:
You have triggered the downgrade QFUSE. There is nothing you can do apart from trying to unbrick it like it was dead, but that's not guaranteed to work. You should have researched more before attempting this. My prototype doesn't have a QFUSE, so i am free to downgrade via TOT to kitkat or lollipop.
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What does QFUSE mean?

anmino said:
What does QFUSE mean?
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I second you on this. I just uninstalled MultiROM and got the secure booting error. Depending on the ROM you have, find a bumped kernel and flash it. Most of the kernels on XDA are pre-bumped unless the developer states so. Boot into recovery, tutorials on the internet, then flash the kernel and voila.

if you can use twrp or you're able to flash, use mr_bump.zip: https://mega.nz/#!DNwhRBrK!Ki6zIzXca0KjPShi6L2oaCYIr0CkmH8sEymEt-0Q3ys
oh sorry, I didn't see "no recovery".

HardStyl3r said:
if you can use twrp or you're able to flash, use mr_bump.zip: https://mega.nz/#!DNwhRBrK!Ki6zIzXca0KjPShi6L2oaCYIr0CkmH8sEymEt-0Q3ys
oh sorry, I didn't see "no recovery".
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Yes, no DOWNLOAD mode and RECOVERY mode.. Anyone have an idea how to fix this?

anyone?

Hello, i got the same probleme and i've trying a lot of things but not resolved..
My phone is a LG G3 Beat F470s..
Please help us..

Dowblnload adb and fastboot drivers
Download laf.img for your device
Download LG Drivers
Get you G3 to fastboot mode. Hold volume up and connect it to PC
Open fastboot and adb folder in PC, ctrl+shift+right click and open cmd. Type fastboot devices...if ur device is listen then proceed, if not u did not do something cotrectly...if yes just flash laf img to your G3 and voila

I remember me that I was in the same situation:
No TWRP, no download mode, so i have use in pat this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752270
And an other that i haven't found again (xda thread), in some lines:
=> download the last img file from: https://eu.dl.twrp.me/d855/
=> no download mode available so no possibility to flash manually twrp file from an LG Flash Tool
==> so setup an adb connexion to the phone, cp command to copy the img file on the sdcard or where you want
=> command: "flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" (https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
=> if it's as worked, you could reboot manually in twrp, make again the partitions if needed and flash any ROM.

"the current image(boot/recovery) have been destroyed and cannot boot"

I unlocked bootloader of my phone, flashed TWRP then installed new ROM and then tried to boot bt the only thing I get on my screen is "the current image(boot/recovery) have been destroyed and cannot boot"
This screen repeats and I cn't do anything, not able to find any good tool or something to flash stock rom again...Please help am alrady dead

Dude, you just should flashing original/stock boot.img and recovery.img. And your phone already fixed.

Jus flash vbmeta and than flash twrp again . It will work fine and you won't get erro

Flash vbmeta

where did you got the file?

I have the same problem. Also cant flash vbmeta because the phone cant go into fastboot/recovery mode. It seems the only option is to flash it in edl mode and haven't found a tool that can do that

orl4nd said:
where did you got the file?
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I found one in the pixel rom thread, it worked fine for me when i had this issue flashing candy rom

Ragzone said:
I have the same problem. Also cant flash vbmeta because the phone cant go into fastboot/recovery mode. It seems the only option is to flash it in edl mode and haven't found a tool that can do that
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You have to flash the boot.img via adb to boot into Fastboot or Recovery.

Stuck at same problem.
I am also facing same problem. I can't open fastboot and the phone reboots to stock recovery after some time. Please help.

same problem for me
Ragzone said:
I have the same problem. Also cant flash vbmeta because the phone cant go into fastboot/recovery mode. It seems the only option is to flash it in edl mode and haven't found a tool that can do that
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i have the same problem exactly. no access to adb commands nor recovery. please let me know if you could find a solution.

reza14 said:
i have the same problem exactly. no access to adb commands nor recovery. please let me know if you could find a solution.
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I will keep trying the different flashing tools. Also let me know if you are succesful.

RMX1901CH　unbirick
RMX1901CH
I was in the same state but unbirick.
When the power is off Press the volume minus and the power simultaneously.
If you are in fastboot mode
1.adb flashing command // fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-24- RMX1901-mauronofrio.img
2. after starting TWRP - connected with otg usb memory (StockROM.ozip)
3. USBOTG to mount
4.wipe dalvik / ARTCache & cache & system & data
* 5. INSTALL StockROM
* RMX1901_11_OTA_0190_all_fSt4F56aQlqf.ozip (China) A19
I haven't tried with older versions
The international version will show an inappropriate error, and it may be possible with the same language model
* 6. reboot
Japanese who cannot speak English
I did this way

Is this problem Solve? i face the same problem. what can i do?
Hatzey said:
I unlocked bootloader of my phone, flashed TWRP then installed new ROM and then tried to boot bt the only thing I get on my screen is "the current image(boot/recovery) have been destroyed and cannot boot"
This screen repeats and I cn't do anything, not able to find any good tool or something to flash stock rom again...Please help am alrady dead
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Please help me.

same issue , can't do anything

the only way I found is , to know this user and pass in this tool so that I could test the firmware and post this here

Такая же проблема, помогите!!!

Long press volume down and power button , the phone will boot into fastboot mode. Flash vbmeta with disable verity command . It worked for me. No need do anything else.

volume down and power button for 10 sec
then flash stock recovery
then wipe data from stock rocovery
then back to bootloader and flash twrp recovery
then transfer stock rom zip on device
install it
done

Man i have the same problem, did you find any solution?
I already downloaded the qualcomm flash image loader, the pc detects the phone only when i press volume + and volume - and connect it, so i know i can do something, im gonna try with the EDL mode, any advance i'll let you know

how to do Flash vbmeta with disable verity command ???