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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.
Hi,
When I connect my ZF2 to the PC, I get an error saying USB device not recognized.
Here are some of the troubleshooting steps I've done:
Tried another cable
Tried another pc
Made sure USB debugging is enabled
Select USB configuration is set to MTP
Made sure ASUS drivers are installed an up to date
Uninstalled drivers from device manager
Updated drivers from device manager
Charging port works (even fast charges when I use the right cable)
SD card slot works
Had a technician replace the entire charging board (pcb board)
Specs:
ZOOA 2gb/16gb
Running 6.0.1
CM13 20161219 Nightly
Also, i'm thinking of restoring my phone back to original stock (that's why I would like to be able to connect it to pc) but if there is a way to put it back to stock without the need of a pc, i'm all ears for it. I'd like to give the stock ASUS updates and software a chance now cause ever since I got the phone, I have been on custom ROMs.
I'm running out of ideas.
Message me here or on facebook or maybe even on battlenet. Just please help me.
KyleGerard said:
Hi,
When I connect my ZF2 to the PC, I get an error saying USB device not recognized.
Here are some of the troubleshooting steps I've done:
Tried another cable
Tried another pc
Made sure USB debugging is enabled
Select USB configuration is set to MTP
Made sure ASUS drivers are installed an up to date
Uninstalled drivers from device manager
Updated drivers from device manager
Charging port works (even fast charges when I use the right cable)
SD card slot works
Had a technician replace the entire charging board (pcb board)
Specs:
ZOOA 2gb/16gb
Running 6.0.1
CM13 20161219 Nightly
Also, i'm thinking of restoring my phone back to original stock (that's why I would like to be able to connect it to pc) but if there is a way to put it back to stock without the need of a pc, i'm all ears for it. I'd like to give the stock ASUS updates and software a chance now cause ever since I got the phone, I have been on custom ROMs.
I'm running out of ideas.
Message me here or on facebook or maybe even on battlenet. Just please help me.
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hello , can you install a fresh copy of cm13 from around October ?
Obviously do a back up of your current set up first , then test.
Adb , USB enabled etc ?
Nothing in fastboot showing either ?
******WARNING !!! Only flash this below if you have 0094.0183 ifwi version in boot loader. !!!!*******
http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/
also , just to test this , even though developer options is showing ... do the tap on build number numerous times again
I had that bug a few times after a restart let me know
KyleGerard said:
Hi,
When I connect my ZF2 to the PC, I get an error saying USB device not recognized.
Here are some of the troubleshooting steps I've done:
Tried another cable
Tried another pc
Made sure USB debugging is enabled
Select USB configuration is set to MTP
Made sure ASUS drivers are installed an up to date
Uninstalled drivers from device manager
Updated drivers from device manager
Charging port works (even fast charges when I use the right cable)
SD card slot works
Had a technician replace the entire charging board (pcb board)
Specs:
ZOOA 2gb/16gb
Running 6.0.1
CM13 20161219 Nightly
Also, i'm thinking of restoring my phone back to original stock (that's why I would like to be able to connect it to pc) but if there is a way to put it back to stock without the need of a pc, i'm all ears for it. I'd like to give the stock ASUS updates and software a chance now cause ever since I got the phone, I have been on custom ROMs.
I'm running out of ideas.
Message me here or on facebook or maybe even on battlenet. Just please help me.
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You may have to update the driver from device manager. I was alsofacing the same issue..
1. Go to device manager.
2.Right click on MTP DEVICE and Select UPDATE DRIVER SOFTWARE
3.Then select BROWSE MY COMPUTER FOR DRIVER SOFTWARE
4.Then select LET ME PICK FROM A LIST..................
5.Uncheck SHOW COMPATIBLE HARDWARE
6.SELECT (STANDARD MTP DEVICE)
7. In the 2nd panel Select MTP DEVICEAND THEN CLICK NEXT.
hope this will solve the problem.
If not send me a screenshot at this email id: [email protected]
Devc100 said:
You may have to update the driver from device manager. I was alsofacing the same issue..
1. Go to device manager.
2.Right click on MTP DEVICE and Select UPDATE DRIVER SOFTWARE
3.Then select BROWSE MY COMPUTER FOR DRIVER SOFTWARE
4.Then select LET ME PICK FROM A LIST..................
5.Uncheck SHOW COMPATIBLE HARDWARE
6.SELECT (STANDARD MTP DEVICE)
7. In the 2nd panel Select MTP DEVICEAND THEN CLICK NEXT.
hope this will solve the problem.
If not send me a screenshot at this email id: [email protected]
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I'll do this when i get home later.. I'll keep you posted bro.
timbernot said:
hello , can you install a fresh copy of cm13 from around October ?
Obviously do a back up of your current set up first , then test.
Adb , USB enabled etc ?
Nothing in fastboot showing either ?
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http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/
also , just to test this , even though developer options is showing ... do the tap on build number numerous times again
I had that bug a few times after a restart let me know
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Hi, Yes.. adb and usb enabled.. I did the tap on build number thing and it just said developer options already enabled.. Will try the cm13 install later andI'll also check if fastboot detects it. keep you posted bro.
timbernot said:
hello , can you install a fresh copy of cm13 from around October ?
Obviously do a back up of your current set up first , then test.
Adb , USB enabled etc ?
Nothing in fastboot showing either ?
---------- Post added at 01:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 AM ----------
http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/
also , just to test this , even though developer options is showing ... do the tap on build number numerous times again
I had that bug a few times after a restart let me know
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Hi,
Can you point me to an instructional video on how to install a fresh copy of cm13? I just wanna make sure that I do the right steps.
Also, am just curious. Are you also using a zf2 right now? Are you on stock or custom ROM? Since CM13 has been discontinued, i was thinking of switching ROMs. Any particular ROM that you would recommend?
Devc100 said:
You may have to update the driver from device manager. I was alsofacing the same issue..
1. Go to device manager.
2.Right click on MTP DEVICE and Select UPDATE DRIVER SOFTWARE
3.Then select BROWSE MY COMPUTER FOR DRIVER SOFTWARE
4.Then select LET ME PICK FROM A LIST..................
5.Uncheck SHOW COMPATIBLE HARDWARE
6.SELECT (STANDARD MTP DEVICE)
7. In the 2nd panel Select MTP DEVICEAND THEN CLICK NEXT.
hope this will solve the problem.
If not send me a screenshot at this email id: [email protected]
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Hi,
I tried the instructions but when I get to step # 6, i do not have standard MTP device on the choices.
KyleGerard said:
Hi,
Can you point me to an instructional video on how to install a fresh copy of cm13? I just wanna make sure that I do the right steps.
Also, am just curious. Are you also using a zf2 right now? Are you on stock or custom ROM? Since CM13 has been discontinued, i was thinking of switching ROMs. Any particular ROM that you would recommend?
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You install like normal , like you did with your current cm13.
What is your ifwi version in Boot loader ?
KyleGerard said:
Hi,
I tried the instructions but when I get to step # 6, i do not have standard MTP device on the choices.
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what choices do you have?
send me a screenshot.
timbernot said:
You install like normal , like you did with your current cm13.
What is your ifwi version in Boot loader ?
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How do I check what IFWI version I have?
Its been a year since i unlocked bootloader and switched to CM13, i just do the OTA updates so i forgot how to flash.
Apologies.
Devc100 said:
what choices do you have?
send me a screenshot.
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Attached the screenshot.
Interesting thing here is under developer options, when i try to change the select usb configuration, it does not let me choose anything aside from charging.
KyleGerard said:
How do I check what IFWI version I have?
Its been a year since i unlocked bootloader and switched to CM13, i just do the OTA updates so i forgot how to flash.
Apologies.
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reboot to bootloader and what ifwi version is it ?
If over a year ago you will have LP version .
I will link you to the appropriate thread soon as we determine the correct ifwi.
Just as a side not , lots of people have had the same bug
I think its a driver issue that windows update have blocked
..
timbernot said:
reboot to bootloader and what ifwi version is it ?
If over a year ago you will have LP version .
I will link you to the appropriate thread soon as we determine the correct ifwi.
Just as a side not , lots of people have had the same bug
I think its a driver issue that windows update have blocked
..
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LP? Lollipop? I'm at Marsh 6.0.1
KyleGerard said:
Attached the screenshot.
Interesting thing here is under developer options, when i try to change the select usb configuration, it does not let me choose anything aside from charging.
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ZF2 Driver
Download, and install it..
Then in in the driver list search for asus...hope you will find mtp device
KyleGerard said:
LP? Lollipop? I'm at Marsh 6.0.1
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KyleGerard said:
How do I check what IFWI version I have?
Its been a year since i unlocked bootloader and switched to CM13, i just do the OTA updates so i forgot how to flash.
Apologies.
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This is the 3rd time i ask for your IFWI version ?
You said its been a year since you installed CM13 , and the chances of you having M BL is virtually none existant
You probably have the LP version of M :good:
Unless someone magically sneaked in your home whilst asleep about July and upgraded your bootloader and installed 3.0.2M twrp.
The reason i asked for your IFWI version.
reboot to bootloader and what ifwi version does it say it is there ??????????
If over a year ago you will have LP version .
I will link you to the appropriate thread soon as we determine the correct ifwi version
Just as a side not , lots of people have had the same bug
I think its a driver issue that windows update have blocked
This IS the last time i ask you
timbernot said:
This is the 3rd time i ask for your IFWI version ?
You said its been a year since you installed CM13 , and the chances of you having M BL is virtually none existant
You probably have the LP version of M :good:
Unless someone magically sneaked in your home whilst asleep about July and upgraded your bootloader and installed 3.0.2M twrp.
The reason i asked for your IFWI version.
reboot to bootloader and what ifwi version does it say it is there ??????????
If over a year ago you will have LP version .
I will link you to the appropriate thread soon as we determine the correct ifwi version
Just as a side not , lots of people have had the same bug
I think its a driver issue that windows update have blocked
This IS the last time i ask you
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Apologies. I do not know how to what IFWI version I have. How do I check?
You probably have the LP version of M -- I probably have the lollipop version of Marshmallow?
I am not really well versed with the terminologies now but if you could show me how to check the IFWI version, that'd be great.
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timbernot said:
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IFWI version is 0094.0173
KyleGerard said:
IFWI version is 0094.0173
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Thank you - that is LP unlocked bootloader -- if your device is recognised in fastboot ? (was a question i asked you a few days ago but never got a reply to), please follow this :-
There are a few methods to get you back to stock and updated -- i choose the most simplest for you:good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70096075&postcount=19
timbernot said:
Thank you - that is LP unlocked bootloader -- if your device is recognised in fastboot ? (was a question i asked you a few days ago but never got a reply to), please follow this :-
There are a few methods to get you back to stock and updated -- i choose the most simplest for you:good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70096075&postcount=19
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Thank you.
To check if my device is recognized in fastboot, I should connect phone to PC via cable and then reboot to bootloader, correct? I'll do that when I get home.
Would you recommend STOCK or a CUSTOM ROM yourself?
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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+++ saved +++
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!
So this is all thanks to @tomiga and developer of Magisk and Odin. I’m not even tryin to take any credit for any of this.
Also, it's a rough draft, let me know if things need to be changed or clarified, though I'm not intending to keep this updated in the future.
1. Booted up, checked for firmware updates, got none, stuck on Jun security patch with firmware version T830XXU1ARGH/T830OXM1ARGH/
2. Settings>about tablet>tap on build number to get into developer settings.
3. Check OEM unlock, tablet resets and erases everything
4. Installed Samsung Windows USB Drivers from here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ on Windows 10 pc
5. Booted up, installed Magisk Manager v 5.9.1 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
6. Downloaded boot image modified with Magisk 16.7 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77439510&postcount=35
7. Installed Odin 3 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/how-to/sm-t830-t830xxu1arh1-t3831918
8. Started Odin, checked AP and selected location of the BootImage from above as location of AP
9. Connected tab to PC, opened command prompt, adb reboot bootloader
10. Loading screen comes up on TAB, Odin says “Added!” to mean it recognizes the Tab
11. Hit “start” in Odin
12. After it’s done, Tab says something about a problem booting, Click “reset” on, tablet gets erased again
13. Booted up finally, on boot it says something about warranty and kernel and a bit being triggered
14. Connect tab to PC, command prompt, adb shell, “pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.securitylogagent”
15. Open Magisk Manager, it says tablet isn’t rooted.
16. ADB reboot bootloader, Repeat the flashing in Odin. Just don’t close Odin so it’s all ready to go, hit start
17. Tab rebooted fine
18. Open Magisk, Magisk says it’s rooted but want’s to install 17.1 which is the current stable version of Magisk.
19. Agree to install the Stable Magisk (17.1), choose direct install as it is “recommended”.
20. Reboot.
21. ???
22. Profit?
mistermojorizin said:
So this is all thanks to @tomiga and developer of Magisk and Odin. I’m not even tryin to take any credit for any of this.
Also, it's a rough draft, let me know if things need to be changed or clarified, though I'm not intending to keep this updated in the future.
1. Booted up, checked for firmware updates, got none, stuck on Jun security patch with firmware version T830XXU1ARGH/T830OXM1ARGH/
2. Settings>about tablet>tap on build number to get into developer settings.
3. Check OEM unlock, tablet resets and erases everything
4. Installed Samsung Windows USB Drivers from here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ on Windows 10 pc
5. Booted up, installed Magisk Manager v 5.9.1 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
6. Downloaded boot image modified with Magisk 16.7 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77439510&postcount=35
7. Installed Odin 3 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/how-to/sm-t830-t830xxu1arh1-t3831918
8. Started Odin, checked AP and selected location of the BootImage from above as location of AP
9. Connected tab to PC, opened command prompt, adb reboot bootloader
10. Loading screen comes up on TAB, Odin says “Added!” to mean it recognizes the Tab
11. Hit “start” in Odin
12. After it’s done, Tab says something about a problem booting, Click “reset” on, tablet gets erased again
13. Booted up finally, on boot it says something about warranty and kernel and a bit being triggered
14. Connect tab to PC, command prompt, adb shell, “pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.securitylogagent”
15. Open Magisk Manager, it says tablet isn’t rooted.
16. ADB reboot bootloader, Repeat the flashing in Odin. Just don’t close Odin so it’s all ready to go, hit start
17. Tab rebooted fine
18. Open Magisk, Magisk says it’s rooted but want’s to install 17.1 which is the current stable version of Magisk.
19. Agree to install the Stable Magisk (17.1), choose direct install as it is “recommended”.
20. Reboot.
21. ???
22. Profit?
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What directory is fastboot and ADB in????
ScottBroker said:
What directory is fastboot and ADB in????
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Honestly, I don't think the directory should matter as long as adb and fastboot are in your environmental variables. And if they aren't, then just open a terminal in the directory you DO have adb and fastboot in....and run the commands from there.
https://www.xda-developers.com/15-s...ng-fast-adb-fastboot-and-driver-installation/
ScottBroker said:
What directory is fastboot and ADB in????
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I already had adb/fastboot setup on my PC for my other phones, but didn't have the Samsung drivers. I installed the android SDK at some point to get the adb and fastboot drivers. Note, that unlike all of my other android devices, the tab S4 didn't respond to fastboot commands (for example, "fastboot devices" command in bootloader/download mode didn't return anything, which was unexpected). But Odin recognized it in that mode. So this doesn't rely on using any fastboot commands, just ADB.
Thanks for making a more user-friendly guide. I was considering doing so myself but got caught up with a lot of other stuff, so much appreciated.
mistermojorizin said:
1. Booted up, checked for firmware updates, got none, stuck on Jun security patch with firmware version T830XXU1ARGH/T830OXM1ARGH/
2. Settings>about tablet>tap on build number to get into developer settings.
3. Check OEM unlock, tablet resets and erases everything
4. Installed Samsung Windows USB Drivers from here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ on Windows 10 pc
5. Booted up, installed Magisk Manager v 5.9.1 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
6. Downloaded boot image modified with Magisk 16.7 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77439510&postcount=35
7. Installed Odin 3 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/how-to/sm-t830-t830xxu1arh1-t3831918
8. Started Odin, checked AP and selected location of the BootImage from above as location of AP
9. Connected tab to PC, opened command prompt, adb reboot bootloader
10. Loading screen comes up on TAB, Odin says “Added!” to mean it recognizes the Tab
11. Hit “start” in Odin
12. After it’s done, Tab says something about a problem booting, Click “reset” on, tablet gets erased again
13. Booted up finally, on boot it says something about warranty and kernel and a bit being triggered
14. Connect tab to PC, command prompt, adb shell, “pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.securitylogagent”
15. Open Magisk Manager, it says tablet isn’t rooted.
16. ADB reboot bootloader, Repeat the flashing in Odin. Just don’t close Odin so it’s all ready to go, hit start
17. Tab rebooted fine
18. Open Magisk, Magisk says it’s rooted but want’s to install 17.1 which is the current stable version of Magisk.
19. Agree to install the Stable Magisk (17.1), choose direct install as it is “recommended”.
20. Reboot.
21. ???
22. Profit?
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It should be possible to avoid the second system reset in step 12 by flashing a modified system.img with the offending package(s) removed.
tomiga said:
Thanks for making a more user-friendly guide. I was considering doing so myself but got caught up with a lot of other stuff, so much appreciated.
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I was able to root my Tab S4, but now my camera does not work. I tried installin xposed, and it didnt work, so I did a factory data reset and now when I set it up it was still rooted, but the camera does not work. Any suggestions before I flash the stock firmware back to it?????
ScottBroker said:
I was able to root my Tab S4, but now my camera does not work. I tried installin xposed, and it didnt work, so I did a factory data reset and now when I set it up it was still rooted, but the camera does not work. Any suggestions before I flash the stock firmware back to it?????
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It sounds as if the kernel you flashed isn't compatible with the vendor.img of the firmware that you're on.
The rooting procedure described here uses a modified boot.img that may now be too old for the updated firmware that a lot of us have since received on our devices.
If that's the issue, you will either need to downgrade your firmware to match the one your kernel was built against (flashing vendor.img from that version is probably sufficient), or upgrade your kernel to match the firmware you're running now. That will entail modifying the new boot image for root in the same way as the one you downloaded as part of the rooting process.
This is why, in spite of feeling tempted, I'm personally holding off on rooting this device until I or someone else gets TWRP working on it.
ianmacd said:
It sounds as if the kernel you flashed isn't compatible with the vendor.img of the firmware that you're on.
The rooting procedure described here uses a modified boot.img that may now be too old for the updated firmware that a lot of us have since received on our devices.
If that's the issue, you will either need to downgrade your firmware to match the one your kernel was built against (flashing vendor.img from that version is probably sufficient), or upgrade your kernel to match the firmware you're running now. That will entail modifying the new boot image for root in the same way as the one you downloaded as part of the rooting process.
This is why, in spite of feeling tempted, I'm personally holding off on rooting this device until I or someone else gets TWRP working on it.
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I just reflashed the stock image and I am back to normal
ScottBroker said:
I just reflashed the stock image and I am back to normal
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Which will also align your camera firmware with your kernel again, but now you don't have root, right?
ianmacd said:
Which will also align your camera firmware with your kernel again, but now you don't have root, right?
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No, and I have the wifi version
ScottBroker said:
No, and I have the wifi version
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I have both root and camera working fine. Only difference I can tell from your software version is under Build Number mine has t830XXU1ARGH. Have you disabled any apps by chance? On one of my phones camera would crash if i disabled NFC service.
mistermojorizin said:
I have both root and camera working fine. Only difference I can tell from your software version is under Build Number mine has t830XXU1ARGH. Have you disabled any apps by chance? On one of my phones camera would crash if i disabled NFC service.
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His problem was almost certainly due to his having ARH5 firmware on the device (specifically the vendor.img component) but an ARH1 kernel. Such mismatches usually present themselves in the form of a non-functional camera.
After upgrading the firmware past ARH5, the new boot image should be rooted, rather than flashing the older one given in the rooting instructions of this thread.
Please also note that @ashyx has started work on TWRP and even released an initial test build for the T820. I intend to give that a try this afternoon when I get home.
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ianmacd said:
His problem was almost certainly due to his having ARH5 firmware on the device (specifically the vendor.img component) but an ARH1 kernel. Such mismatches usually present themselves in the form of a non-functional camera.
After upgrading the firmware past ARH5, the new boot image should be rooted, rather than flashing the older one given in the rooting instructions of this thread.
Please also note that @ashyx has started work on TWRP and even released an initial test build for the T820. I intend to give that a try this afternoon when I get home.
Sent from my SM-G965F using XDA Labs
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Do you have a rooted image??? It was nice to be rooted for a while. I'm pretty sure flashfire would work until twrp is available.....
ScottBroker said:
Do you have a rooted image??? It was nice to be rooted for a while. I'm pretty sure flashfire would work until twrp is available.....
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flashfire won't open. i went through something like this on my fire hd 10, had to install an xposed module to trick flashfire into thinking we're back in an older time and install a really old version of flashfire. Otherwise, the newer version of flashfire would just close/won't open.
hope this all settles down to a working version soon
ScottBroker said:
Do you have a rooted image??? It was nice to be rooted for a while. I'm pretty sure flashfire would work until twrp is available.....
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TWRP is on the way. @ashyx is working on it. This thread is tracking the progress.
ianmacd said:
TWRP is on the way. @ashyx is working on it. This thread is tracking the progress.
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Exciting stuff ?
Will this work for LTE? I don't see the option to oem unlock on my Verizon version. Does that mean locked bootloader?
machx1111 said:
Will this work for LTE? I don't see the option to oem unlock on my Verizon version. Does that mean locked bootloader?
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Most likely. Verizon normally make them unlockable
I'm trying to install Lineage OS on my phone and I have followed all the steps (plus many more they just assume you'll know) from this site, up to configuration because adb no longer discovers my phone.
.\adb devices
.\adb fastboot bootload
literally anything to do with adb doesn't work but it did an hour ago. Now I'm worse off because my phone will only upload to bootload and not to the actual homescreen so there's no going in and double checking if my USB debugging is on (it was before the reset) and I can't access my phone at all, nor can I get things configured. I've updated the drivers via web, deleted and retried the drivers, and restarted the computer. I don't know what I'm supposed to have on my computer that would better upload the drivers. I don't have a clue what any of this is supposed to mean, I was forced to do all of this **** because of the recent Adroid 12 update that I couldn't get rid of without just getting a different OS. Please please please make it dumb for me and tell me how I can get my phone back and download this OS.
Try fastboot commands in bootloader
yesca213 said:
Try fastboot commands in bootloader
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Yes fastboot commands work but I need to copy this in the command prompt
.\adb sideload copy-partitions-20210323_1922.zip
The tutorial says it isn't an optional step. When I try doing this with fastboot, it tells me:
fastboot: usage: unknown command sideload
Try "fastboot reboot" or "fastboot reboot bootloader"
yesca213 said:
Try "fastboot reboot" or "fastboot reboot bootloader"
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Thanks! I tried it with no change. adb can still not discover my phone and it doesn't start back up, only brings me to FastBoot mode screen.
If it's Windows your using it may be a driver issue.
yesca213 said:
If it's Windows your using it may be a driver issue.
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Yes I'm on Windows 10. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Android and Portable devices drivers with no luck. Do you know what I might be able to do to fix it from that end?
johnmtrowbridge said:
Yes I'm on Windows 10. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Android and Portable devices drivers with no luck. Do you know what I might be able to do to fix it from that end?
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hi, bro.
once you connected phone on fastboot mode, check device manager if any device is not recognized - try to manually install it from HERE.
if you still have any problems - contact me on telegram terry_222
heyhowyoudoin said:
hi, bro.
once you connected phone on fastboot mode, check device manager if any device is not recognized - try to manually install it from HERE.
if you still have any problems - contact me on telegram terry_222
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So I checked in device manager and didn't see any exclaimation points anywhere which is what I assume you meant. Nothing out of the ordinary and Android looks fine. I'd like to message you on telegram and I guess I will in a few hours but it's blocked on my work wifi and I don't have a VPN and my hotspot it obviously bricked at the moment
johnmtrowbridge said:
So I checked in device manager and didn't see any exclaimation points anywhere which is what I assume you meant. Nothing out of the ordinary and Android looks fine. I'd like to message you on telegram and I guess I will in a few hours but it's blocked on my work wifi and I don't have a VPN and my hotspot it obviously bricked at the moment
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just i'm sure what i can fix all that thing fast and want to help you
i have signal too
heyhowyoudoin said:
just i'm sure what i can fix all that thing fast and want to help you
i have signal too
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Yeah I'm gonna just have to try in a few hours because the only way Signal works on my desktop is if I verify it on my phone lol. Again, the phone is completely stuck on FastBoot mode and anytime I restart it it takes me right back, which I think is probably because of the recovery mode I just installed.
bro, I just read what you wrote, if you had version 12 of android, then you already ruined everything and there is nothing left but to reinstall the firmware using MSM tool
heyhowyoudoin said:
bro, I just read what you wrote, if you had version 12 of android, then you already ruined everything and there is nothing left but to reinstall the firmware using MSM tool
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I had the most recent update from last week. I didn't catch the name specifically, I assumed it was Android 12. I already did a factory reset on my phone last week trying to get rid of the update or at least revert back to the previous one but that didn't help and it was because my phone version is the wrong one for the revert package they had or something like that. So with that info, you're saying I have to reinstall everything all over again and try again? There's no way to get Lineage on this phone at all?
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if you were on version 12, then you need to flash to version 11 using the MSM TOOL program, then upgrade to the latest 11.2.10.10, and only then open the bootloader, flash the recovery and then flash the firmware
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if you were on version 12, then you need to flash to version 11 using the MSM TOOL program, then upgrade to the latest 11.2.10.10, and only then open the bootloader, flash the recovery and then flash the firmware
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There wasn't a recovery version of 11 at the time that I could find, not for the 9 Pro. So what do I do now, do you know how I at least get my phone off of FastBoot mode to try this **** all over again?
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I had the most recent update from last week. I didn't catch the name specifically, I assumed it was Android 12. I already did a factory reset on my phone last week trying to get rid of the update or at least revert back to the previous one but that didn't help and it was because my phone version is the wrong one for the revert package they had or something like that. So with that info, you're saying I have to reinstall everything all over again and try again? There's no way to get Lineage on this phone at all?
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if you flashed the boot file through a fastboot being on the 12th version of android, you will never be able to do anything but very tricky manipulations that a small number of people own, so you have one path that I indicated above. and by the way, I do not advise you lineageos 11 version, better derpfest 12 version, 11 version is obsolete and you will understand it yourself
can you tell me which version your phone have? IN/CN/GLOBAL/INDIA
Index of /list/Unbrick_Tools/OnePlus_9_Pro
or download version for your phone from link above
heyhowyoudoin said:
if you flashed the boot file through a fastboot being on the 12th version of android, you will never be able to do anything but very tricky manipulations that a small number of people own, so you have one path that I indicated above. and by the way, I do not advise you lineageos 11 version, better derpfest 12 version, 11 version is obsolete and you will understand it yourself
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Ok dude what I hear you saying is that 1.) Android 12 can't have Lineage OS installed because the version doesn't jive well with the OS, 2.) the instructions will only help on version 11 that I have to get first and 3.) I don't want Lineage anyways because derpfest 12 is better. Is that what you're saying?
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can you tell me which version your phone have? IN/CN/GLOBAL/INDIA
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johnmtrowbridge said:
Ok dude what I hear you saying is that 1.) Android 12 can't have Lineage OS installed because the version doesn't jive well with the OS, 2.) the instructions will only help on version 11 that I have to get first and 3.) I don't want Lineage anyways because derpfest 12 is better. Is that what you're saying?
NA I'm in America
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yes, that's what I mean. is your phone linked to t mobile?
at the moment it is not possible to install any custom OS from version 12 of android, not only lineageos