So, Now that we are through converting the firmware of the devices, Let's move to root access.
As usual, I'll keep it as noob friendly as possible. Your suggestions are always welcome to improve the thread.
Please note that Root level access voids your warranty, Opens your system for vulnerabilities, security exploits, Banking and financial apps stop working and even can cause system instability.
Only proceed if you're very clear about what you're doing and only if you really need it.
How it works out
* Root level access is when you need access to internal areas of the file system which you cannot access as an end user.
* By having root access you can mod many things like ad block on hosts level, bootanimations, ringtones, Titanium Backup and even a clean debloat.
* To obtain root level access on ROG II what's required is to extract the Boot Image (Boot.img) from the firmware package and patch it using magisk.
* Then the Patched Image file will be flashed to the device via Fastboot replacing the stock Boot image on the device
* Since the patched boot image is not official, You must unlock the bootloader before attempting any of the below steps. Failure to follow this step will brick your device.
* If you later change your mind, and you need to unroot - You can simply download the stock image and flash it via Fastboot.
* Boot image can be patched using the magisk manager app if you want to do it by your own, However for the rest of us I have already patched and uploaded the files on the second post
* Stock Boot images are 90MB+ while Patched boot images are around 50MB. This is absolutely normal for some unknown reason.
* As long as you're rooted a few apps that detect root like banking apps, GooglePay will not work. You can try to use Magisk Hide, but some of the apps are not that dumb anymore.
Prerequisites
* Bootloader Unlocked (This is a Must)
* PC with working Fastboot (Guide to Setup)
* Device Drivers Installed and Identified (Google ADB USB Drivers)
* Latest Magisk Manager APK from this thread.
Instructions
* Download the appropriate file from the second post depending on whether you need to root or unroot.
* Move the file to C: Drive, or a place where you can start a command prompt from (Command Prompt -> Hit Windows Key + R (Run Dialog Box) and Press enter)
* Connect your phone using the USB Port on the Side (Black Coloured one) - Connecting the bottom charging port will not work
* Type Fastboot devices to verify whether the device is connected or not. If connected - You will see "Fastboot <Device Serial Number>"
* To flash the Boot image of your choice execute the below command from the folder you have your downloaded boot image saved
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
A message will show transferring file, Patching boot_A and it will come back to a prompt.
* After this step, you can type fastboot reboot to boot to system.
* It is not important to wipe / factory reset the device after a boot image flash.
Patched. Now What?
* If you just obtained root access, Now you can install Magisk Manager downloaded from This thread.
* Connect the device to internet and open Magisk Manager - It will download some necessary files and it will ask for a reboot. Follow the action and reboot the device.
* Upon Reboot, You can open Magisk Manager and check for Root access status. If it shows Installed - You're done
* You can try Magisk Hide to hide apps detecting root
* You can try a few new modules in the Magisk Downloads section (Since we do not have TWRP yet, Be careful on this step) - A wrong module can cause a bootloop.
Thank you and Good Luck!
Last but not the least;
Would you like to Help Me back?
File Downloads
* Only download the file you need, Do not download multiple files as they all have the same name.
If you want to Root your device - Download the Patched Boot Image,
If you already have root and needs to go back to - Download the Stock Boot Image
WW - INTERNATIONAL ROM USERS
Current Version - WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1906.19_M3.13.33.20-ASUS_1.1.93
DOWNLOAD STOCK BOOT IMAGE - DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
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CN - Chinese Tencent Games ROM USERS
Current Version - CN_ZS660KL_16.0621.1906.24_M3.13.33.19-ASUS_1.1.102
DOWNLOAD STOCK BOOT IMAGE - DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
Thank you and Good Luck!
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1. How do you un-do this process and go back to stock?
2. Has anyone done this yet? Please share your experiences.
Thank you
Swarai said:
1. How do you un-do this process and go back to stock?
2. Has anyone done this yet? Please share your experiences.
Thank you
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1. Flashing Stock Boot Image takes you back to stock. Then relocking the boot-loader takes you back to factory state.
JazonX said:
File Downloads
* Only download the file you need, Do not download multiple files as they all have the same name.
If you want to Root your device - Download the Patched Boot Image,
If you already have root and needs to go back to - Download the Stock Boot Image
WW - INTERNATIONAL ROM USERS
Current Version - WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1906.19_M3.13.33.20-ASUS_1.1.93
DOWNLOAD STOCK BOOT IMAGE - DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
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CN - Chinese Tencent Games ROM USERS
Current Version - CN_ZS660KL_16.0621.1906.24_M3.13.33.19-ASUS_1.1.102
DOWNLOAD STOCK BOOT IMAGE - DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
DOWNLOAD PATCHED (ROOTED) BOOT IMAGE - LINK 1 (MEGA)
Thank you and Good Luck!
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apparently If you switch to the WW ROM, try to install root, wifi will be disabled. Is there a way around this? Thanks
Swarai said:
apparently If you switch to the WW ROM, try to install root, wifi will be disabled. Is there a way around this? Thanks
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I have switched to WW, with Root.
No issues with WIFI here.
I am really lost. I got my ROG Phone II 3 days ago (Tencent Version - but already flashed to WW) but I can't find any solution to root my phone. I have no idea how to extract the boot.img although I have read hundreds of posts on how to do this. I was on IOS for the last 10 years so I'm trying to root for the first time in my life and I would really appreciate any help I could get with how to get the boot.img out of the firmware. Bootlocker is unlocked, fastboot works like a breeze and the PC shows the phone in fastboot mode, so at least no problem there. Thanks in advance, any information and help is more than welcome!
Arcadiz said:
I am really lost. I got my ROG Phone II 3 days ago (Tencent Version - but already flashed to WW) but I can't find any solution to root my phone. I have no idea how to extract the boot.img although I have read hundreds of posts on how to do this. I was on IOS for the last 10 years so I'm trying to root for the first time in my life and I would really appreciate any help I could get with how to get the boot.img out of the firmware. Bootlocker is unlocked, fastboot works like a breeze and the PC shows the phone in fastboot mode, so at least no problem there. Thanks in advance, any information and help is more than welcome!
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I recommend just flashing the boot image in the post and installing magisk, then you won't have to worry about extract the boot image yourself
Alright, it seems I have gone blind as I really did not see the boot.img posted here. Shame on me!
Everything worked fine, phone is rooted now! Thank for the help and ofc for the great tutorial here!
haha soo... i unrooted cause I needed to factory reset. caused a bootloop where it would only boot into recovery. Anyone else experienced this? Tried to factory reset and it did nothing so now going to try to reflash WW rom
****EDIT***
I am an idiot. Read the OP. Download stock image and flash -.-
Hello there, can someone explain how to show navigation bar button (back and multi windows button) on CN os?
Quick question,
If I decide later to unroot does the device go back to normality like nothing ever happen? Or there is going to be always a recorded trace of the root activation? Do you get back warranty, banking apps and all that? thanks
issues when charging in the switch off mode
Hello
Thanks For the guide
I also faced a problem that bothered me after root everything perfect except this issue .
the issues when i switched off the rog phone 2 and plugged into the charging cable ; the charging logo appears and freezes “Stuck“ and I can’t switch on the phone But when I press the Volume_down_button+power_button , The phone is restarted and back to normal.
Any solution ?
Will this patched image work on new version? WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1907.33_M3.13.33.26
because it's for WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1906.19_M3.13.33.20-ASUS_1.1.93?
What are the benefits of rooting the ASUS ROG Phone 2?
Just to change the rom from CN to WW?
Wondering if there are any benefit in rooting the Global Edition model.
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MCube74 said:
What are the benefits of rooting the ASUS ROG Phone 2?
Just to change the rom from CN to WW?
Wondering if there are any benefit in rooting the Global Edition model.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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There is only a benefit if you see root as a benefit (apps, super user access, capabilities etc...)
If you want to root with enable wifi add Line:mtts10550
Swarai said:
apparently If you switch to the WW ROM, try to install root, wifi will be disabled. Is there a way around this? Thanks
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If you want to root with enable wifi add Line:mtts10550
Swarai said:
There is only a benefit if you see root as a benefit (apps, super user access, capabilities etc...)
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Will root void the warranty?
Can we unroot easily?
Sent from my SM-G9750 using Tapatalk
mtts10550 said:
If you want to root with enable wifi add Line:mtts10550
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Thanks, but I found out that I was flashing the wrong image.
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MCube74 said:
Will root void the warranty?
Can we unroot easily?
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1. Yes
2. Yes
1. Reset the entire phone
2. flash stock stock image
3. Then re-lock bootloader
4. Instructions in this link -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/guide-convert-cn-to-ww-rom-26-08-t3961042
MCube74 said:
Will root void the warranty?
Can we unroot easily?
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-If you root, your warranty will be void!
-Can you root and unroot without losing warranty?, It depends!. The service center can detect easly if you have flashed a raw rom or unlocked the bootloader, but it will depend on the service center if they would let it slide or not depending on the type of damage. They can overlook it if the damage is simply software but if it's more than that they can prove you or someone has altered the phone software.
The logic behind my reasoning is simple, currently flashing the raw rom of the phone stops OTA updates meaning after flashing the raw rom your device doesn't go back to the way it was intended to be or the way it should behave, which implicates that the system has been altered.
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Help. My Letv X800 us version. have malware. it's install the app automatic without my permission.
It's auto download the app in the background and install the application automatic.
and run it , how to solve this problem.
I'm really in pain.
US/international Le1 pro that is sold worldwide on many web-shops comes with very unpleasant malware package. Several malware/trojans are included in rom. Many users suffered automatic installation of unwanted software, and there will be many more in next days.
Root, flash TWRP and install any RECENT custom ROM. Cuoco 14S for stock experience or latest CM12.1 for good experience. Good luck, you can find all infos in the threads!
I had the same problem and my phone bricked trying to install TWRP. Hope to have a chance this weekend to attempt to unbrick the phone this weekend. Let me know if you find a way to install TWRP, because none of the instructions here worked. For the record, this isn't my first rodeo...I've rooted every smart phone I've ever owned.
ProppaT said:
I had the same problem and my phone bricked trying to install TWRP. Hope to have a chance this weekend to attempt to unbrick the phone this weekend. Let me know if you find a way to install TWRP, because none of the instructions here worked. For the record, this isn't my first rodeo...I've rooted every smart phone I've ever owned.
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I had the same issue. I couldn't get my phone to boot into any of the ROMS (CM, CUOCO92) with TWRP as my recovery. After a few attempts and a few soft bricks later, I stumbled across this sequence.
1- Flash TWRP 3.0.2. At this point, my phone could only boot into recovery.
2- From TWRP, wipe phone, root, flash custom rom, then reboot into TWRP (recovery).
3- Use Fastboot to flash Stockrecovery.img. Reboot. Your phone will be able to start the CM/CUOCO ROM.
YES..... I can confirm too. this phone is installing stupid apps by itself! I just found today morning that i had a new lock screen! wtf????? I'd flash the phone right away! get your self a new TWRP and a different rom.
You can download US rom by Cuoco92 for the US version + TWRP (version 5.5.014S) here:
LETV LeEco Le1 Pro X800
by Cuoco92 *Official Release*
https://www.facebook.com/cuoco92/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=page_info
Developer's thread (in German):
LeEco (Le1Pro_CN/US) X800+ MULTILANGUAGE ROM CUOCO92
I have also bought X800 -but from Gearbest, my friend that already got his phone told my about the same problem like OP, I wonder if we can simplly just install the official FW from here:
http://bbs.le.com//zt/eui/le_pro1.html
will it work or this FW not competible with our X800?
Darth_h said:
I had the same issue. I couldn't get my phone to boot into any of the ROMS (CM, CUOCO92) with TWRP as my recovery. After a few attempts and a few soft bricks later, I stumbled across this sequence.
1- Flash TWRP 3.0.2. At this point, my phone could only boot into recovery.
2- From TWRP, wipe phone, root, flash custom rom, then reboot into TWRP (recovery).
3- Use Fastboot to flash Stockrecovery.img. Reboot. Your phone will be able to start the CM/CUOCO ROM.
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can you explain little more : wipe what? , root with su? , step 3 flash Stockrecovery.img . i want to instal cuoco92 5.5.014s and i am new in that .thank you
mastika100cc said:
can you explain little more : wipe what? , root with su? , step 3 flash Stockrecovery.img . i want to instal cuoco92 5.5.014s and i am new in that .thank you
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Go to this site,it's in Italian but everything you need is here.
http://www.androidiani.com/forum/mo...rsione-usa-ovvero-le1pro_us-marchiato-ce.html
tc0566 said:
Go to this site,it's in Italian but everything you need is here.
my question is : did anyone succeed to install cuoco92 (5.5.012s or 5.5.014s) on phone with malware without bricking it and if answer is yes - to explain how he did this step by step , because it s very important . my phone is us version and eui 5.5.011s , youtube app and browser not working.
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http://showtop.info/letv-leeco-malware-removal-fixing-boot-loop-problems/
https://sites.google.com/site/l1prousx800/
This might be of assistance.
finally i did it : flashed twrp3.0.2 , root with su 2.76 and malware killed. thanks to all of you for your help !!!
mastika100cc said:
finally i did it : flashed twrp3.0.2 , root with su 2.76 and malware killed. thanks to all of you for your help !!!
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Masti a can you explain the steps u followed?. As I am facing the same problem my data pack gets exhausted in a day or two due to all mallware installation.
kamaljit.lote said:
Masti a can you explain the steps u followed?. As I am facing the same problem my data pack gets exhausted in a day or two due to all mallware installation.
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first of all what win you use ?
I am using Win10 on my PC.
kamaljit.lote said:
I am using Win10 on my PC.
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i use win 8.1 and i am not sure about install of drivers on win 10 .
so look at this post: http://showtop.info/letv-leeco-malware-removal-fixing-boot-loop-problems/
and this : http://showtop.info/download-flash-...-version-fix-missing-software-update-youtube/
i do it as hi did but install drivers different way .
try and if you have any trouble write again
anyone who have this problem follow this => work great
1) download file update.zip as is into the root directory of the phone storage (root directory means not in any folders) from here : https://sites.google.com/site/l1prousx800/
2) power off phone
3) hold power and volume+up button at the same time to boot into recovery
4) select update
5) the update should take about a minute and the phone will reboot, and you're done.
I just got a US version today. How do I know if I have malware? I haven't seen anything untoward happening yet
chr0m said:
I just got a US version today. How do I know if I have malware? I haven't seen anything untoward happening yet
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You almost certainly have malware, install the update mentioned above
anyone who have this problem follow this => work great
1) download file update.zip as is into the root directory of the phone storage (root directory means not in any folders) from here : https://sites.google.com/site/l1prousx800/
2) power off phone
3) hold power and volume+up button at the same time to boot into recovery
4) select update
5) the update should take about a minute and the phone will reboot, and you're done.
If you are on Lollipop, this guide is NOT for you!
Almost none of this is my work, I just collect it and put it together in one place and I'm writing a small how-to get things done.
PLEASE ONLY PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!
ONLY FOR ZX551ML
Bootloader unlock:
Currently the only way I was able to get ROOT on the phone was by installing it from TWRP which required an unlocked bootloader, so the first step is to get the bootloader unlocked, to do this please follow this steps:
1) Enable USB debugging - If you do not know what is that and how to do it, you should probably STOP right here.
2) Download and extract: Unlock 6_ZX551ML.ZIP
3) From the extracted folder run unlock.bat (This will restart your phone into fastboot mode, downgrade the bootloader and unlock it)
4) When step 3 is completed, you need to run restore.bat
If everything went on correctly your boot screen should be inverted (white background, black Asus text). This was the most risky part. I only have my phone and it worked, but if something goes wrong here you might end up bricking your phone, so please take extreme care, always read the messages on the screen!!!!!
Custom Recovery:
1) Now to get a custom recovery, please download TWRP-3.0.2-M1-Z00A.img.
2) Put your phone into bootloader mode, if your phone is currently in use, just use the following commands:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Alternatively you can power off the phone, remove the USB cable. Power it back on while holding the volume up button.
3) once your phone if in bootloader mode please use the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.0.2-M1-Z00A.img
4) Use the vol up & down to select "RECOVERY"
5) Use the power button (short press) to reboot to TWRP
ROOTING
1) Download BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328-patch-by-shakalaca-for-zenfone2-6.0_(1).zip
2) In recovery select Advanced -> Sideload
3) From your computer use the following commands:
Code:
adb sideload "BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328-patch-by-shakalaca-for-zenfone2-6.0_(1).zip"
4) Once it's completed installing, restart the phone to system
FLASHABLE STOCK ROM
If you have TWRP installed and you want to flash the latest stock ROM, you will need to, make sure you un-root your phone from the supersu app, reboot to recovery and sideload the zip. You can also copy the zip to your phone and install it from twrp. When installing the stock rom, your bootloader will be locked again, so you will need to unlock it (if you wish), also you will need to root again, because the root is lost. However the modified stock rom will NOT remove the custom recovery giving you freedom to flash whatever you like in the future...
XPOSED
Xposed on our device won't work if we have SuperSu installed. If you want to use Xposed modules you will need to use PHH's SuperUser instead. All files required for Xposed/Magisk/Phh's SuperUser are available in the Xposed folder.
Available modified stock rom versions:
UL-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.141-user-TWRP.zip - Updated: 2016-Oct-07
UL-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.197-user-TWRP.zip - Updated: 2016-Dec-16
Files can be downloaded from: here
Again, please proceed on your own risk.
Special tanks and credits to all the guys who made this possible, namely:
@sorg @social-design-concepts @shakalaca - For bootloader unlock
@jrior001 for the TWRP
@shakalaca - For the modified SuperSU package.
Magisk / systemless should also work?
any way to get back the noninverted Bootscreen?
Tr4sHCr4fT said:
Magisk / systemless should also work?
any way to get back the noninverted Bootscreen?
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Yes I'm using Magisk, but even with it I wasn't able to use Google Pay. To get back to non inverted, you will need to flash the locked bootloader.
Emil Borconi said:
Yes I'm using Magisk, but even with it I wasn't able to use Google Pay. To get back to non inverted, you will need to flash the locked bootloader.
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While essentially true the user can always use a different boot animation by flashing one via twrp. There might even be one somewhere of the unmodified asus screen.
Can anyone confirm the flashable Rom mentioned in Post #1 is MM 6.0.1? I ask because my phone upgraded itself right after I booted it up and I wondered if it was on a newer version than the downloadable one. Pretty sure the update was only security updates given it was only around 80mb.
The actuall boot screen is only a couple of seconds long while the boot animation shown
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Well as usual the linux users drew the short straw. The shell script is for mac users. I decided to see about running the lines manually but never even reached the "danger zone". As soon as I did an "adb reboot bootloader" I followed up with "sudo fastboot devices" (some linux distro's need sudo..some don't)....and nothing shows up although I can clearly see the device is hooked up and in fastboot mode as well as the fact the adb reboot bootloader worked. I swap out one of my other devices and check things...they show up fine in fastboot....ok...so what's missing from this picture?
*update* solved by updating the ubuntu adb and fastboot binaries from here: https://github.com/simmac/minimal_adb_fastboot/tree/master/linux
*update2* bootloader unlocked, supersu flashed and verified. Much appreciated.
I ran the bootloader unlock and it appeared to work. Now it keeps booting back into the bootloader. I can't seem to get it to boot normal. Suggestions?
Nevermind, I didn't realize that I needed to run restore.bat while still in the bootloader. It is booting now! I was able to follow your guide and it is now rooted.
Regarding the marshmallow zip you include. I have a couple questions.
- For the modified stock version that will keep the recovery do I just need to flash it from recovery?
- Do I need to unroot before flashing this modified stock marshmallow?
Thanks!
slgooding said:
I ran the bootloader unlock and it appeared to work. Now it keeps booting back into the bootloader. I can't seem to get it to boot normal. Suggestions?
Nevermind, I didn't realize that I needed to run restore.bat while still in the bootloader. It is booting now! I was able to follow your guide and it is now rooted.
Regarding the marshmallow zip you include. I have a couple questions.
- For the modified stock version that will keep the recovery do I just need to flash it from recovery?
- Do I need to unroot before flashing this modified stock marshmallow?
Thanks!
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Happy to read you got it booting, by the time I got to answer you seemed to git it figured out.
Regarding the zip, yes flash from recovery and you don't need to unroot before, but you will need to root after flashing.
However I do suggest you make a backup before flashing jsut in case....
Emil Borconi said:
Happy to read you got it booting, by the time I got to answer you seemed to git it figured out.
Regarding the zip, yes flash from recovery and you don't need to unroot before, but you will need to root after flashing.
However I do suggest you make a backup before flashing jsut in case....
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I'm assuming the file is just for folks who are on lollipop who want to upgrade? Didn't see any need to flash it since already on 6.0.1 and have it rooted...unless I'm missing something again.
I read this after I went to 6.0.1 from Asus's manual download and update process. I can't get ADB to connect in the OS (developer mode never displays, even though it tells me I'm a developer after doing kernel ver. button process). I tried to get adb devices -l in fastboot and recovery, and it wont discover it. I've tried multiple windows drivers (including the one that worked when I flashed the firmware the first time) to no avail. Any ideas?
Irishman2020 said:
I read this after I went to 6.0.1 from Asus's manual download and update process. I can't get ADB to connect in the OS (developer mode never displays, even though it tells me I'm a developer after doing kernel ver. button process). I tried to get adb devices -l in fastboot and recovery, and it wont discover it. I've tried multiple windows drivers (including the one that worked when I flashed the firmware the first time) to no avail. Any ideas?
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If windows doesn't see the phone when in recovery there is something wrong, this can be:
1) Wrong driver
2) Damaged USB cable
3) Damaged USB port.
When you are in recovery you should see the phone with adbm if you are in fastboot you should see the phone with:
Code:
fastboot devices
If nothing works you have the nuclear option.
Manually download the original firmware from Asus website: https://www.asus.com/support/Download/39/1/0/26/BXbNqJplzZiLmk6G/32/
copy the zip to an Sd card.
1) Now Turn Off your phone and boot into recovery mode by pressing Power+Volume UP.
2) Now in recovery mode choose to apply update from sdcard.
3) Now select the zip file.
4) Now wait until the process complete and then Reboot the phone.
5) Done!
famewolf said:
I'm assuming the file is just for folks who are on lollipop who want to upgrade? Didn't see any need to flash it since already on 6.0.1 and have it rooted...unless I'm missing something again.
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More or less true, but somehow I was on a 6.0.1 version which is now gone from the firmware list of Zenfone, meaning I have updated from 6.0.1 to 6.0.1
Again now I see there is a new firmware released yesterday if I have the time I will patch that system image as well so it can be upgraded with TWRP.
famewolf said:
I'm assuming the file is just for folks who are on lollipop who want to upgrade? Didn't see any need to flash it since already on 6.0.1 and have it rooted...unless I'm missing something again.
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Just for you I've just uploaded the 4.21.40.197 release as well... so now there is a point of the TWRP rom's
Emil Borconi said:
Just for you I've just uploaded the 4.21.40.197 release as well... so now there is a point of the TWRP rom's
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Typical....now you've given me work I need to do on the phone. ;P
Appreciate your work!
Out of curiosity have you tried xposed?
famewolf said:
Typical....now you've given me work I need to do on the phone. ;P
Appreciate your work!
Out of curiosity have you tried xposed?
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Yes and it works. I tried a few modules, but generally speaking I'm not a big xposed user myself. Nify doesn't work to well because of all the asus software on it and I wasn't able to get google assistant either. Android audo mod worked perfectly, so yeah generally speaking xposed work's
Emil Borconi said:
Yes and it works. I tried a few modules, but generally speaking I'm not a big xposed user myself. Nify doesn't work to well because of all the asus software on it and I wasn't able to get google assistant either. Android audo mod worked perfectly, so yeah generally speaking xposed work's
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Thanks...that answers all my questions except for figuring out what's safe to disable. I put a post in q&a but no replies..the zoom appears to have a very small group on xda. I'll figure it out eventually.
famewolf said:
Thanks...that answers all my questions except for figuring out what's safe to disable. I put a post in q&a but no replies..the zoom appears to have a very small group on xda. I'll figure it out eventually.
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Actually most if them can be. Here is a print screen of the ones I have disabled on my phone hover I have a zenpad z380c which I use as my car dashboard and on that one o have disabled almost of all of the apps, except zenhome, audio manager and the file manager.
Yes I was surprised to find out that there is almost no zoom community.
Emil Borconi said:
Actually most if them can be. Here is a print screen of the ones I have disabled on my phone hover I have a zenpad z380c which I use as my car dashboard and on that one o have disabled almost of all of the apps, except zenhome, audio manager and the file manager.
Yes I was surprised to find out that there is almost no zoom community.
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I'm actually enjoying mobile managers auto startup managing...it's done a good job of keeping 10000 things from running at startup that don't need to although "Startup Manager" would do a similar job for free. I'm liking the zenui launcher and calling screen so don't want to break anything related to that...the phone's been performing exceptionally well for days on end with no required reboots. Been very impressed. Previously been fighting with a T-mobile V10 and an Alcatel Idol 3...the v10 had spontaneous reboots...the idol had a stock rom with a bunch of lag in it....tiny to nothing development on both of those.
What about Zentalk, ZenChoice, PhotoCollage, MyAsus Service center, Clean Master, Audiowizard and Bug Reporter?
famewolf said:
I'm actually enjoying mobile managers auto startup managing...it's done a good job of keeping 10000 things from running at startup that don't need to although "Startup Manager" would do a similar job for free. I'm liking the zenui launcher and calling screen so don't want to break anything related to that...the phone's been performing exceptionally well for days on end with no required reboots. Been very impressed. Previously been fighting with a T-mobile V10 and an Alcatel Idol 3...the v10 had spontaneous reboots...the idol had a stock rom with a bunch of lag in it....tiny to nothing development on both of those.
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I use tasker for that, but yes I agree as a whole is not bad, this is my 4rd Asus product (Zenfone 4, Zenfone 2, Zoom and Zenpad) and overall I'm quite impressed with how they perform, just the support from Asus isn't really the top of the cream... they released MM when other were releasing N... so yeah a bit of sour taste, otherwise happy. And the camera, I think it's brilliant, not the best on the market, but the optical zoom is cool, as well as the camera app which allows you to do some nice manual shooting.
Emil Borconi said:
I use tasker for that, but yes I agree as a whole is not bad, this is my 4rd Asus product (Zenfone 4, Zenfone 2, Zoom and Zenpad) and overall I'm quite impressed with how they perform, just the support from Asus isn't really the top of the cream... they released MM when other were releasing N... so yeah a bit of sour taste, otherwise happy. And the camera, I think it's brilliant, not the best on the market, but the optical zoom is cool, as well as the camera app which allows you to do some nice manual shooting.
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I listed a few apps in my previous post I wondered if you had looked at..it was a last minute addition so you may have missed it. I own tasker...I'm unaware of using it to stop tasks from running at bootup although I have used it to MAKE some apps run after "Boot Completed".
famewolf said:
I listed a few apps in my previous post I wondered if you had looked at..it was a last minute addition so you may have missed it. I own tasker...I'm unaware of using it to stop tasks from running at bootup although I have used it to MAKE some apps run after "Boot Completed".
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Generally tasker can be used for almost anything.... but I'm doing most of the thing with root+shell scripts, but yes nothing wrong with the app provided by Asus. I think everybody uses the setup/software he/she is most comfortable using... and there is no right or wrong.... that's until you are NOT and iCrap user, because that is the ultimate WRONG! )
Emil Borconi said:
Generally tasker can be used for almost anything.... but I'm doing most of the thing with root+shell scripts, but yes nothing wrong with the app provided by Asus. I think everybody uses the setup/software he/she is most comfortable using... and there is no right or wrong.... that's until you are NOT and iCrap user, because that is the ultimate WRONG! )
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Well from the lack of posts it appears you and I ARE the zenfone zoom community. Any idea where the system updates get stored after downloading? I thought in /cache based on regular zenfone posts but was unable to see it. I've got one available but it has to be modified for twrp compatibility as well as unrooting temporarily.
Official updates for our M2 tablet,
although having installed another
recovery and root access, already.
- Disclaimer
Well, whatever you do with this guide is all up to you and in your own responsibility. You
should have basic knowledge about ADB and flashing, which is explained in many other
threads here on our beloved XDA.
- Issue
When you used this guide (https://goo.gl/r04XjJ) or any other one to give your M2 tablet
another recovery and therefore root rights, you have now the problem, that EMUI will show
you new updates, but you are not able to install them, because of the missing stock recovery,
of course.
- Solution
So, you have to flash back the original stock recovery, getting the official update and then you
can flash back your TWRP recovery.
- Guide
1. You should start your EMUI update programme/app and start the download of your update.
When it is finished, it will ask you to reboot into recovery and install automatically. As you have
no stock recovery I strongly advise not to do so. Usually nothing happens, but there is one case
reported, where it somehow ****ed up the guy's tablet. I am not sure, if that story is true, but
well, I have warned you.
2. Just turn your tablet off after you have finished downloading the update (it will wait now in
the directory "HwOUC" on your tablet and it is called "update.zip" - just let it sleep there).
3. Start the tablet in the fastboot recovery mode, meaning plugging in the USB cable (connected
to the computer) and hold the buttons "power" and "volume down", immediately, until a white
screen appears, which is the fastboot recovery screen. It should tell you, it has the bootloader
unlocked, which is normal, because you did that earlier on with any of the other guides (see above).
4. Copy the downloaded stock recovery of your choice to your ADB directory. In my case this is
"c:\ADB", but this depends on your way of installation.
5. Now open up a command line in Windows (with Windows key + R) and type "cmd") and go to
your ADB directory, using commands like "cd .." and "cd adb".
6. When having arrived in the ADB directory, you have to enter these commands one after the other:
fastboot flash recovery stock-recovery.img
fastboot reboot
If you renamed the recovery file, then you have to consider that in the command, of course.
7. The device will reboot directly into the recovery, because it "sees" the update in the update
directory et voila ... you are getting your awaited update. Sometimes it will boot not into the EMUI
recovery directly, but then you hast have to start the tablet normally, open up the EMUI app and
download the update again and do the OTA update properly with the reboot it tells you to do,
when it is finished.
8. Okay, now you have received your update, but if you want to have back your TWRP, you just
have to turn off your tablet and boot into the fastboot recovery again (see 3.).
9. You have to copy your TWRP recovery to your ADB directory (in my case "twrp.img" in "c:\ADB").
10. Now open up a command line in Windows (with Windows key + R and type "cmd") and go to
your ADB directory, using commands like "cd .." and "cd adb".
11. When having arrived in the ADB directory, you have to enter these commands one after the other:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot reboot
12. The tablet will reboot and you are back to a working lovely updated M2 tablet.
- Root:
If you want to have root rights, I strongly recommend flashing Magisk within TWRP, because it is
just a nice and more modern approach to having root. It works very fine on my M2 10 tablet. The
link for the files and guide is here:
https://goo.gl/UXYk4d
It is very easy. You just flash Magisk 12 in TWRP and then install the Magisk Manager app from the
Play store.
- Files for M2-802L and M2-A01L:
https://ufile.io/0df492 (all four recoveries here)
https://files.fm/u/aajdmadr (all four recoveries here)
https://www.file-upload.net/download-12438839/HuaweiM2recoveries.rar.html (all four recoveries here)
Have fun with your updated tablet. ... and I am happy, if I could help you - any coffee appreciated.
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Additionally, I can offer you the updates B007 and B010 (most current one) for the
M2 10 LTE (M2-A01L), because I managed to save them/back them up. These are the
European versions of B007 and B010 with all language files, I believe.
So, who is having a M2-A01L and is still sitting on B006 or B007, might try a manual
update, which is as easy as pie. It is just one simple step.
Also, an update from B009 to B010 might be possible.
Of course, I cannot give any guarantee for Huawei's update files, which you will
understand, I guess.
what android version ?? M2-801L, thanks
Eagle-no1 said:
what android version ?? M2-801L, thanks
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M2-A01L, not M2-801L. For all 8 models you find your ROMs here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/me...om-8-0-models-stock-marshmallow-roms-t3535466
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/me...-b207-android-6-0-marshmallow-emui-4-t3533572
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m2/development/rom-stock-rooted-xposed-t3519031
xsycox said:
Additionally, I can offer you the updates B007 and B010 (most current one) for the
M2 10 LTE (M2-A01L), because I managed to save them/back them up. These are the
European versions of B007 and B010 with all language files, I believe.
So, who is having a M2-A01L and is still sitting on B006 or B007, might try a manual
update, which is as easy as pie. It is just one simple step.
Also, an update from B009 to B010 might be possible.
Of course, I cannot give any guarantee for Huawei's update files, which you will
understand, I guess.
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I'd greatly appreciate it, if you could share. Got the problem that my A-01L got corrupted. The only official ROM I've been able to find has been B005 what is somewhat old. As it seems to be a pre-release version the tablet doesn't find any updates. Thus I'd like to try to upgrade to B007, or even B010 manually when I'm back home. Currently I'm on a weekend trip as friends of mine are going to marry tomorrow. Thus I'd be able to download them on Sunday evening if you'd provide them.
Regards
Sent from my htc_pmeuhl using XDA Labs
Tried Magisk but can't pass Safetinet test even with Magisk hide enable...
is it working for you?
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
I'd greatly appreciate it, if you could share. Got the problem that my A-01L got corrupted. The only official ROM I've been able to find has been B005 what is somewhat old. As it seems to be a pre-release version the tablet doesn't find any updates. Thus I'd like to try to upgrade to B007, or even B010 manually when I'm back home. Currently I'm on a weekend trip as friends of mine are going to marry tomorrow. Thus I'd be able to download them on Sunday evening if you'd provide them.
Regards
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/me...om-official-manual-updates-m2-tablet-t3595211
zedoc said:
Tried Magisk but can't pass Safetinet test even with Magisk hide enable...
is it working for you?
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I have Magisk running on several devices, including the M2-A01L, but I must admit,
I never got the Safetynet passed, even with Magisk hide enabled.
I just use it as systemless root and with systemless Xposed, which is great.
zedoc said:
Tried Magisk but can't pass Safetinet test even with Magisk hide enable...
is it working for you?
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xsycox said:
I have Magisk running on several devices, including the M2-A01L, but I must admit,
I never got the Safetynet passed, even with Magisk hide enabled.
I just use it as systemless root and with systemless Xposed, which is great.
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After enabling magisk hide, you have to reboot your device. Got the 801L working with that and safetynet passes.
Noob Question on recovery files
Hi, and thanks for a incredible well detailed guide for updating. Came here because I haven't found any good recovery files for the wifi model. I've been trying (unsuccessfully may I add...) to install TWRP and magisk. So, my question is: can the recovery files for the LTE model be used on the wifi model? (M2-A01w). Thanks for your help!
myst771 said:
Hi, and thanks for a incredible well detailed guide for updating. Came here because I haven't found any good recovery files for the wifi model. I've been trying (unsuccessfully may I add...) to install TWRP and magisk. So, my question is: can the recovery files for the LTE model be used on the wifi model? (M2-A01w). Thanks for your help!
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Sorry, I have been on vacation.
To be honest, I am not sure, if the recovery for M2-A01L works on M2-A01w, too, but you can just try it.
I think, there should not be that big a problem, because the recovery has nothing to do with Wi-Fi or LTE, at all. It is just important, that partition tables and drives are accessible the same way and well, I really think, there is not much difference in between the M2 10 models.
From M2 8 to 10 there is a difference, of course. That is why I uploaded both recoveries (for 802L and A01L).
Just use that guide (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m2/how-to/guide-unlock-bootlader-twrp-root-huawei-t3322340) without the SuperSU flashing and my recoveries in this guide.
Hi guys,
I need help, I have a M2 10 LTE previously modded with TWRP for root and I've just followed this guide to update from 007 to 010 version.
So I've flashed the stock-recovery, rebooted the tablet, requested the firmware update (I don't know if I got any error during the process) and the tablet has rebooted. Now it's stuck on HUAWEI logo..
I use this tablet for work so I really need to recover it asap.
Please help.
Shocker580 said:
Hi guys,
I need help, I have a M2 10 LTE previously modded with TWRP for root and I've just followed this guide to update from 007 to 010 version.
So I've flashed the stock-recovery, rebooted the tablet, requested the firmware update (I don't know if I got any error during the process) and the tablet has rebooted. Now it's stuck on HUAWEI logo..
I use this tablet for work so I really need to recover it asap.
Please help.
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Could upload the B010 fullstock ROM/firmware. Thus you could reset the device to the latest stock ROM using the /dload method and gain a factory rested Huawei, as if out of the box. Just quote me if you'd want me to upload and I'll share the link asap. Took that way myself as soon as I found the full stock ROM.
Sent from my htc_ocnuhl using XDA Labs
thanx
Dear xsycox
I have an issue where I updated my W version tablet to L version accidentally and I am having issue getting it back..
I am currently trying to get some help in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/me...-m2-installed-wrong-update-zip-t3563105/page2
Can you please help me out? do you have any idea what ican do to get back to W version?
Thanks!
First things first. I surrender. I'm a noob with android. I had windows phone previously and only now came to android.
Here's the scenario:
1. My z2 force was properly rooted with magisk and twrp. I followed the guide in xda only.
2. My device was brought from India so carriers like sprint, t-mobile are not applicable I think.
What I Did:
0. Wanted to unroot my device. So, I decided to first uninstall the modules in magisk that I had installed.
1. Tried to uninstall magisk modules and rebooted from the magisk application.
2. Got into Boot loop, so went to recovery mod and wiped everything. Hard reset was done.
3. Installed magisk app again and clicked uninstall to remove root. I wanted to install the latest security update. Update kept failing so I decided to unroot. I choose uninstall completely option.
4. Rebooted the phone manually after clicking uninstall in magisk manager. Using the 'root checker' app I checked if unrooting was successful but it said, 'root was not properly installed' or something like that. So, I installed magisk manager again and again uninstalled root completely.
5. Still same issue. Root checker said the same thing again. So, installed magisk manager again and this time I wanted to remove root using ES file manager as I saw in an online guide. But I couldn't give it root permission because it was not properly installed as said by root checker. So, I decided to root my phone properly but stupid me, clicked 'install' in magisk manager and chose the recommended option (don't remember exactly what it was). It downloaded magisk zip and did some changes and asked to reboot. After rebooting, my phone went straight to the black screen with an android icon and 'no command' written below it. It kept going there again and again.
6. I assume that is the recovery mode. I press volume up and power button and choose the wipe everything again(Like I did before) to hard reset phone. Wiping was successful but it still kept booting to that black screen.
Additional Info:
1. Phone wasn't carrier version. It was bought in India. It is running Oreo 8.0.
2. In bootloader menu : (Not stating all)
BL: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-641a15b-180306
Product/Variant: nask xt1789-06 64GB PVT
Console[NULL] :null
Tools Mode Config: DISABLED
Power OK
flashing_unlocked
Software Status : Modified
Transfer Mode : USB Connected.
3. Yes, Bootloader menu is accessible.
4. Choosing recovery mode in bootloader menu reboots phone and takes me to that blank screen I mentioned before.
5. Connecting to USB to my PC when in bootloader menu, it connects as 'Fastboot nash S'. ADB terminal says no devices found.
What I want:
1. Boot into OS.
2. Remove root completely so I can install system update.
Please help or offer suggestions as I do not have a secondary device with me. If I have to absolutely go to a service center, I will.
You should flash it back to stock.
You posted that your phone is nash xt1789-06 64GB PVT, you can grab the latest firmware here.
The flashing instructions are here in post #5, and any question you might have is most likely answered in that thread.
Just download the firmware, boot into bootloader mode, and follow the instructions.
FYI in fastboot mode adb commands don't work, it's fastboot. To verify that you're connected and ready type
Code:
fastboot devices
and you should see your serial# like you do in adb.
That should put you back to stock and good to go.
41rw4lk said:
You should flash it back to stock.
You posted that your phone is nash xt1789-06 64GB PVT, you can grab the latest firmware here.
The flashing instructions are here in post #5, and any question you might have is most likely answered in that thread.
Just download the firmware, boot into bootloader mode, and follow the instructions.
FYI in fastboot mode adb commands don't work, it's fastboot. To verify that you're connected and ready type
Code:
fastboot devices
and you should see your serial# like you do in adb.
That should put you back to stock and good to go.
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Thank you for the reply. I figured it out and went ahead with it. But now, I'm not seeing the May security update. The device shows it has March update and that no other update is available. Any idea why? Also, root checker still says 'root not properly installed'. How to unroot completely? Thanks a lot!
Sparkzz27 said:
You should flash it back to stock.
You posted that your phone is nash xt1789-06 64GB PVT, you can grab the latest firmware here.
The flashing instructions are here in post #5, and any question you might have is most likely answered in that thread.
Just download the firmware, boot into bootloader mode, and follow the instructions.
FYI in fastboot mode adb commands don't work, it's fastboot. To verify that you're connected and ready type
Thank you for the reply. I figured it out and went ahead with it. But now, I'm not seeing the May security update. The device shows it has March update and that no other update is available. Any idea why? Also, root checker still says 'root not properly installed'. How to unroot completely? Thanks a lot!
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Did you look to see if the May Security Update has been released for your specific device? When you downloaded the stock firmware did you look to see what month security patch it contained? Have you tried to perform a system update to see if you can OTA to the latest security patch?
Now, if you completely flashed back to stock then root is removed. Root checker says that because root access is not installed at all. Flashing back to stock removes any trace of root, IIRC.
Sent from my Moto Z2 Force using XDA Labs
Don't forget, if you followed the flashing instructions from the other post they were omitting the gpt.bin and bootloader. So if you didn't flash those then that's why you're probably not seeing any updates, you need to be on full stock all matched up. Just reflash the firmware you downloaded in its entirety. @fast69mopar is right, once you flash a new boot.img root is gone, and since you flashed back to stock it's definitely gone.
Sparkzz27 said:
Thank you for the reply. I figured it out and went ahead with it. But now, I'm not seeing the May security update. The device shows it has March update and that no other update is available. Any idea why? Also, root checker still says 'root not properly installed'. How to unroot completely? Thanks a lot!
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If you flash with factory image you should be unroot completely and root checker will keep telling you "root not properly installed" if you are not rooted just ignore root checker if you not planning to be rooted.
Hi there I have a xt1789-06 I was not getting updates and flashed the first Oreo update from here https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETAIL/
My phone now does the updates and everything works fine.
However I did try to flash a custom ROM and root I made a mistake and ended up both a hard brick, because I was on Oreo I thought that flashing the Oreo blank flash would rectify the problem, but it was not working so I tried flashing the N blank flash and it worked.
I've come from using Samsung phones so I'm use to Odin and have not used fastboot commands. After reading many threads I know what I had done was not decrypting my device which ended up with a hard brick I will in the future flash a custom ROM now I know a little bit more.
Blank flash files are here
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/blankflash/
Then once back to fastboot flash the flash all from the link at the top of my post.
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Don't forget, if you followed the flashing instructions from the other post they were omitting the gpt.bin and bootloader. So if you didn't flash those then that's why you're probably not seeing any updates, you need to be on full stock all matched up. Just reflash the firmware you downloaded in its entirety. @fast69mopar is right, once you flash a new boot.img root is gone, and since you flashed back to stock it's definitely gone.
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Hi, sorry I was busy with work. I managed to use my phone that way. I didn't use the instructions in that post. Instead, I download flashallutilities (In how to return to stock post in xda for z2 force), then ran the batch file which did all the work. I noticed other problems too,
1. My Jio sim(4g LTE) does not show 'enhanced LTE mode' in options. Also when I call someone, it fails immediately saying 'call failed. try another method.' However, internet connection works from the sim. My other sim works fine for calls and data.
2. I'm seeing other keyboards in manage keyboards section. I don't recall seeing google pinyin input, zhuyin input, etc before. What's worse is my office's app shows option to switch to chinese version of the website for logging in. My language and time zone are set correctly though - English India and GMT +5:30.
3. The web browser I used before couldn't be found in the play store anymore. My launcher still shows the icon with a green arrow in left bottom of the icon to direct me to playstore to download it but playstore says item not found. The app name is simply 'browser'. I searched for it on desktop website too (without logging in), still couldn't find it. Guess it's a coincidence,
Also: Herehttps://www.getdroidtips.com/moto-z2-z2-play-z2-force-stock-rom/#Moto_Z2_Force_Android_80_Oreo_Firmware, the carrier global version says 'OCX' instead of 'OPX'. Any idead about that?
Sparkzz27 said:
Hi, sorry I was busy with work. I managed to use my phone that way. I didn't use the instructions in that post. Instead, I download flashallutilities (In how to return to stock post in xda for z2 force), then ran the batch file which did all the work. I noticed other problems too,
1. My Jio sim(4g LTE) does not show 'enhanced LTE mode' in options. Also when I call someone, it fails immediately saying 'call failed. try another method.' However, internet connection works from the sim. My other sim works fine for calls and data.
2. I'm seeing other keyboards in manage keyboards section. I don't recall seeing google pinyin input, zhuyin input, etc before. What's worse is my office's app shows option to switch to chinese version of the website for logging in. My language and time zone are set correctly though - English India and GMT +5:30.
3. The web browser I used before couldn't be found in the play store anymore. My launcher still shows the icon with a green arrow in left bottom of the icon to direct me to playstore to download it but playstore says item not found. The app name is simply 'browser'. I searched for it on desktop website too (without logging in), still couldn't find it. Guess it's a coincidence,
Also: Herehttps://www.getdroidtips.com/moto-z2-z2-play-z2-force-stock-rom/#Moto_Z2_Force_Android_80_Oreo_Firmware, the carrier global version says 'OCX' instead of 'OPX'. Any idead about that?
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Your Z2 is a xt1789-06 correct? It's an international version, the flashall in the utilities zip from the return to stock thread is for US based phones, TMO and Sprint specifically. What was or wasn't flashed using that flashall I couldn't tell you, I don't have an international phone. That's why I linked to the post that deals with that version of the Z2 and has all the answers and links you need to sort your phone. Others in that thread might be better suited to help you along. This is the thread that deals with the xt1789-06.
As for calling and sim, might be related to how you flashed or simply an apn issue. You can go to network settings, mobile, access point names, and reset those to default. That should pull the apns from your sim so you'll have the correct apns.
As for keyboards and browsers, I don't know what is included in the international stock versions, but they are subject to change based on initial setup/default language and rom version. As for the OCX vs OPX, I'm not sure what the difference is. I know 'O' is for Oreo but for the rest I don't know. Maybe one is gsm one is cdma? I don't know. I do know that the thread I linked to will have more info and be able to help you better since it's for your version of the Z2. Sorry I can't help you more, but post any questions you have over there and they should be able to sort you out.
Problem: Unable to install TWRP via ODIN. I try to flash the device with the twrp-3.1.1-0-picassowifi.img.tar using ODIN, I get the following errors during the boot recovery step Home+VolUP+Power:
Could not do normal boot.
ODIN Mode
Product name: SM-T525
Current binary: Custom
System status: Custom
Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0
Knox warranty VOID: 0x1
Qualcomm Secureboot: Enabled (CSB)
AP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
Write protection: Enable
UDC Start
I am able to reinstall KitKat back to its original state using ODIN each time which helps alot.
The tablet was in the following state prior to the TWRP installation:
I did a factory reset back to original Kitkat version 4.4.2
Samsung account: No
Google account: Yes
Installation Preparation Steps
Downloaded following files:
LineageOS 14.1,
open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20201223
ODIN v3.14.4
Samsung USB Drivers v1.7.31.0
Auto-Root-picassolte-picassoltexx-smt525
twrp-3.1.1-0-picassowifi.img.tar
Installation Steps:
Tested if recovery mode is working prior to installing twrp: Done Successful
Installed USB drivers on your PC
USB Debugging was enabled on device by pressing build number 7 times in settings
Developer options: Activated USB Debugging
Disabled bootloader: not done (not sure how to do it and if it is required)
Rooted device via ODIN: Done successfully (Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time flags checked)
Disabled KNOX via SuperSU
Tested if recovery mode is still working after root: Done Successful
Installed TWRP image via ODIN: Status PASS (Auto Reboot flag unchecked, F. Reset Time flag checked)
Booted into TWRP Recovery using HOME+ Vol UP + Power button
The last step is where the error occurs and TWRP recovery mode did not start.
I tried multiple versions of TWRP, but all attempts failed.
I installed TWRP via play store on the tablet and selected the .img file for my device via the TWRP tool. Although the tool was able to flash the device (stated that the flash was successful within the tool), when I try to enter device recovery mode, I get the same error: Could not do normal boot.
Any idea what could be wrong? Am I missing a step, permission issue?
I would appreciate any hint
thx
Sal
Isn't the T525 the picassolte?
Seems to me you're using the wrong TWRP.
bmwdroid said:
Isn't the T525 the picassolte?
Seems to me you're using the wrong TWRP.
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There are 2 types of T525, wifi and lte. I have the wifi version.
Sal60 said:
There are 2 types of T525, wifi and lte. I have the wifi version.
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Well, if you say so.
But I think you're wrong.
wifi=t520 lte=t525
And why did you use Auto-root for lte?
bmwdroid said:
Well, if you say so.
But I think you're wrong.
wifi=t520 lte=t525
And why did you use Auto-root for lte?
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Thanks for the help. Before I reached out to you, I tried my best to gather all the info to upgrade to LineageOS. Rooting the device was one of the steps. I got the file for t525. I did not think about wifi or LTE. I see now that it makes a big difference.....thx. I'm rather new to the rooting and upgrading a device approach.
Strange, I doubled checked the package. It doesn't say anywhere about LTE - only wifi. But I checked the imei on imei.info and noticed that it is a LTE model. I bought the tab in 2014 and I guess I bought the lte model. This explains alot.
I will try the lte version of twrp.
thx again
I tried the lte version of twrp and I was able to enter into recovery mode. Thanks for the excellent tip.
I guess I need to do more homework on twrp and the whole process. I also got lucky on using the right root file. Because I almost made a huge mistake with rooting, I think I need to take a step back and do more research. I want to make sure that I have a complete image of my tablet just in case I take a wrong turn. I believe twrp is the right tool to do that. Any suggestions on the steps which I need to do?
Initially when I first started to gather all the info and dowloaded the files, I also downloaded lineage-14.1-20201218-UNOFFICIAL-n2awifi.zip. It appears that this file is also for the wifi model. Is there a difference between wifi and lte for lineageos 14.1?
@Sal60 so we finally figured out what you really got .
The saving process is very easy in TWRP just use backup option and save EFS, Boot, System and Data.
Although the last three can easily be restored by flashing stock ROM via Odin.
DON'T flash any ROM which is not specifically designed for your model as danger of bricking will be increased by doing so.
bmwdroid said:
@Sal60 so we finally figured out what you really got .
The saving process is very easy in TWRP just use backup option and save EFS, Boot, System and Data.
Although the last three can easily be restored by flashing stock ROM via Odin.
DON'T flash any ROM which is not specifically designed for your model as danger of bricking will be increased by doing so.
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Awsome, I backed up everything. I will need to do more research on the right ROM. Using the wifi version I downloaded of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is probably not the best way to go.
I see that LineageOS.org does not support my tab as of now and CyanogenMod no longer exist. Do you know of any other projects which might support my tablet?
@Sal60 as I don't own any T52* I've no idea what's going on in ROM development.
bmwdroid said:
@Sal60 as I don't own any T52* I've no idea what's going on in ROM development.
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Thanks anyway
Sal60 said:
Thanks anyway
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What about this one here:
[ROM][T525][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 16.0 | Android 9.0 Pie 20200229
I'm not responsible for any damage to your device of any sort. By flashing this you take responsibility of anything that happens. Process at your own risk! If you want to check firmware - please make backup. Better to store all partitions, at...
forum.xda-developers.com
Btw. I wouldn't mind, if you find and hit the "like" button
bmwdroid said:
What about this one here:
[ROM][T525][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 16.0 | Android 9.0 Pie 20200229
I'm not responsible for any damage to your device of any sort. By flashing this you take responsibility of anything that happens. Process at your own risk! If you want to check firmware - please make backup. Better to store all partitions, at...
forum.xda-developers.com
Btw. I wouldn't mind, if you find and hit the "like" button
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@bmwdroid: thanks for the link. I will review the url. I completely understand the risk part. I rarely use my very expensive tab anymore because it is so old and more or less useless. Most apps do not work anymore. Samsung stopped updating the tab shortly after it was released.
Sorry about not hitting the like button.
I will update the post with the results after I do some research on the file.
Thanks.
@Sal60 I condemn Samsung for their update strategy as well.
That's why I will never ever again by a new device from them.
All my stuff is older than four years and on custom ROMs either on Nougat or even Q.
I bought them only after searching here for active devolopers.
@Sal60 the brilliant dev @Valera1978 brought out as a Christmas gift :
[ROM][T525][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 18.1 | Android 11 | 20210509
I'm not responsible for any damage to your device of any sort. By flashing this you take responsibility of anything that happens. Process at your own risk! If you want to check firmware - please make backup. Better to store all partitions, at...
forum.xda-developers.com
bmwdroid said:
@Sal60 the brilliant dev @Valera1978 brought out as a Christmas gift :
[ROM][T525][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 18.1 | Android 11 | 20210509
I'm not responsible for any damage to your device of any sort. By flashing this you take responsibility of anything that happens. Process at your own risk! If you want to check firmware - please make backup. Better to store all partitions, at...
forum.xda-developers.com
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@bmwdroid I just seen this newly created ROM as well...thx. I checked both URLs. It seems a little complex. My only concern is understanding the technical side of the installations. I guess I have my work cut out for me.