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Iconia Common Questions & Answers

I've seen the following things asked again and again and again, and yet there seems to have been no attempt to make a Q&A for our tablet, so I figured I might as well take a shot, especially now that the mods have given us a proper Q&A section. I don't expect this to be fully comprehensive, but I'll try to cover the important stuff at least!
1. Q: I have an A501, can I use one of the A500 roms, either stock or custom?
A: No, absolutely NO! Well, actually, you CAN, but if you do you WILL lose 3G capability, so don't. There are currently no custom ROMs available for your tablet, sorry. Hopefully that will change soon.
2. Q: Can I root my A500?
A: Yes. There was originally a modded Gingerbreak root for the Iconia, but it only worked on 3.0.1 and has now been superseded by an updated root method. See the following thread for more information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138228
3. Q: Is the bootloader really locked?
A: Yes and no. The bootloader itself isn't actually locked as such, but the ROM *is* protected by a hash key. This has been bypassed thanks to sc2k with a great utility called "itsmagic".
4. Q: So how do I use "itsmagic"?
A: The easiest way is to install the custom version of Clockwork Mod, by thor2002ro. See the following thread for more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126364
5. Q: Wow, I'm a newbie and installing that looks complicated. Is there an easier way?
A: Absolutely! Install the Acer Recovery app and it will take care of installing Clockwork Mod AND itsmagic for you, as well as backup your stock recovery!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.interphaze.AcerRecoveryInstaller
6. Q: I'm scared of Clockwork Mod, is there an easier way to install a custom ROM?
A: Absolutely! From the makers of Acer Recovery, there's the Acer ROM Flasher app!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.interphaze.Acer_ROM_Flasher
HOWEVER This app does NOT run the "itsmagic" utility (yet), so it's probably better for you to flash from CWM for now (Thank's Euclid's Brother for pointing this out!)
7. Q: Hang on a minute, can't I use the Clockwork Mod that's on the market? How about ROM manager too?
A: Simple answer? No. Our Clockwork Mod is a custom built that runs the "itsmagic" utility at the right time, preventing people from accidentally bricking their tablets. Do NOT use the one on the market or you will brick. As for ROM manager, it's not compatible, sorry. Use the Acer ROM Flasher application instead
8. Q: OK, so I'm rooted and I've got Clockwork Mod installed, now what?
A: The absolute first thing you should do, EVER, before installing a new ROM, is to make a backup of your current on. This feature is built into Clockwork Mod and is really easy to use. Do it.
9. Q: OK, I made a backup, now what?
A: Visit the Developer section of the A500 forums here on XDA-Developers, and you'll find several excellent custom ROMS, as well as links to stock ROMs, for your ROM flashing pleasure.
10. Q: I don't want to install CWM, I just want to flash a new stock ROM, how do I do that?
A: There are several threads detailing this, but to summarise, there are several things you'll need to do.
1. Locate and download the stock ROM you want.
2. Unzip this ROM to your PC. If you get a message about an invalid ZIP file, then you'll almost certainly need to run it through the Acer Update Decrypter first. See below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099673&highlight=acer+recovery
3. Once opened, extract the update.zip file found inside this zip.
4. Copy update.zip to the root of your external SD card. NOT the devices internal storage. It won't work from there.
5. Make sure you have more than 60% battery, or plug in to the AC adapter, and turn your device off.
6. Hold down the Volume Down key (the left side of the rocker when device is in landscape orientation), and hold down the power key. Keep both held down until you see 3 rows of white text in the top left corner of the screen. Your device will now flash the update.zip on your SD card.
NOTE: There are several types of update you can flash.. Many are incremental updates and will be smallish (40mb or so). This can NOT be flashed on a device that has had ANY changes at all made to any preinstalled files, as this is an incremental update. However, if the update is 300+mb in size, it's almost certainly a full ROM and should flash fine. If it doesn't though, try a factory reset first.
11. Q: I cannot connect to my WIFI hotspot, why?
A: There are 2 possible reasons, so it depends on exactly what problem you're having.
1. The Iconia does not seem to support wifi ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) mode. To connect to this kind of hotspot, you will need to modify a file called "wpa_supplicant" and you must be rooted to do this. See below for instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060909&highlight=ad+hoc
2. Alternatively, if you're just getting a constant loop of "Connecting...", and never get an IP address, Acer have issued a patch for this, but it's for specific ROM's only. You can find this on the Acer update site, or can download directly below. Full instructions are included inside the ZIP file.
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...AB&Step3=A500&OS=a07&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=EMEA_27
12. Q: Help! I have a checksum error!
A: You probably flashed something and didn't run itsmagic... This is potentially very serious, but all is not lost. sc2k has been kind enough to provide instructions on how to fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129873

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Well done. Quite comprehensive.

Just want to point out.. the Acer ROM Flasher (not to be confused with Acer Recovery Installer) does not run itmagic.... (yet..) It was made for a very specific purpose and has not been updated since itsmagic came out.
So, If you use Acer ROM Flasher, which will flash boot.img and system.img, make sure you run itsmagic yourself BEFORE flashing the images. I'll update it to include itsmagic when I have time.
Acer Recovery Installer is really the best way to go. Then use Clockworkmod for your backup/restore and custom rom installation.

Euclid's Brother said:
Just want to point out.. the Acer ROM Flasher (not to be confused with Acer Recovery Installer) does not run itmagic.... (yet..) It was made for a very specific purpose and has not been updated since itsmagic came out.
So, If you use Acer ROM Flasher, which will flash boot.img and system.img, make sure you run itsmagic yourself BEFORE flashing the images. I'll update it to include itsmagic when I have time.
Acer Recovery Installer is really the best way to go. Then use Clockworkmod for your backup/restore and custom rom installation.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I've updated my OP accordingly.

[HOWTO] Update to 4.0.3 OTA ICS from any version with Root access (For I9020T/I9020A)

Okay First of all download the following files
a)http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_crespo/VQ8PQk_V.zip (4.0.3 OTA)
b)http://android.clients.google.com/p...a25375426.signed-soju-ota-189904.1ada2537.zip (2.3.6 Official I9020T Build)
c)http://bit.ly/su2361ef (SU flashable)
d)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686 (Grab recovery form this thread)
e)http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (Grab the android SDK installer)
f)http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=687157&d=1313224429 (Radio file only required for I9020A)
Okay so when done with all that proceed as follows
1) Backup your current apps using Titanium Backup (Optional/Recommended)
2) Backup(Nandroid) your rom using backup option in CWM (Optional/Recommended)
3) Do a full wipe, wipe sdcard, system, data, cache Transfer a,b,c,f to your phone.
4) Flash the 2.3.6 Official I9020T Build you had downloaded using the install zip option in CWM (IMP-DO NOT REBOOT RIGHT NOW)
5) Flash the flashable SU file you had downloaded and then reboot.
6) Once your phone is on, continue to set up your account or skip it as you wish. (Optional)
7) Open up market, download the latest SU app, Voodoo OTARootKeeper, Titanium Backup and any other app you use that requires root.
8) Open the updated SU app, hit menu button and click preferences, go all the way down, click on su binary(tap to check for updates) , and make sure it updates to v3.0.3
9) After that is done, open and allow root permissions to all your root apps. (This is important)
9.5) Run Voodoo OTARootKeeper and click on protect root, make sure all options get checked.
10) Turn off phone, keep volume up and power pressed to boot into fastboot.
11) Select recovery with volume buttons and use power to launch.
12) Once you see a android bot image and an arrow image, keep volume up pressed and press power once, then you'll see some options appear.
13) Select apply update option and find the official 4.0.3 OTA file you had downloaded and flash. Reboot.
14) Once you have booted into ICS, go to Voodoo OTARootKeeper and select resture Root, all options should now be ticked, if not something went wrong.
15) Voila, you have root. Now to get back CWM recovery you can follow this -
i) Place the recovery img file in the android sdk platform-tools folder
ii) Switch to the directory where you unzipped the Android SDK & go to "tools"
iii) Then type "fastboot flash recovery yourfilename.img" & hit enter
iv) That should do it.
v) Optionally you may do it form Rom Manager too, if it works.
16) (ONLY FOR I9020A) Reboot phone, turn it off, boot into fastboot, select recovery, CWM should launch, flash the radio file you had downloaded to get radio working on I9020A (ONLY FOR I9020A)
Root only works for the apps that were installed while on 2.3.6
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip , use this root file, flash it in cwm, everything works, permissions etc.
This might work for other variants, tested on I9020A and I9020T, I take no responsibility for anything that might go wrong with your device. I take no credit for any links or procedures provided in this guide, I just tested and compiled.
Thanks and best of luck.

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Good guide but first two links are broken.

bajansurfer said:
Good guide but first two links are broken.
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Thanks, fixed.

Do I really need to flash official 2.3.6 before ICS? what if I wipe and format then install 4.0 immediately?

poging22 said:
Do I really need to flash official 2.3.6 before ICS? what if I wipe and format then install 4.0 immediately?
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Might not work, though you can try, if it fails, do it my way, also its impossible to get any kind of root that way.

Link for the ATT Radio doesnt seem to be working

Great work!
wipe SD card?
Is this necessary?

I don't think it's necessary to wipe the SD card, I followed the procedure in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396913 and although it said my SD card would be wiped, everything was still there after I was done!

Anyone on a i9023 tried this?

Hmm...does "any version" includes M200(Korean Nexus S)?
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http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=687157&d=1313224429
I think he meant that for the 9020A radio

Link fixed, sorry for that, SD wiping might not be necessary, but I suggest as it makes it cleaner. Might work for I9023 and M200, I have no clue, maybe some experienced developer can answer that better.

Not to crap on a great tutorial, This is exactly what I would be looking for if I were not already set up and running. Last night was a dizzying whirlwind of flashing, high heart rates and finally becoming familiar with fastboot and flashing things like that.....lol
But in the end I simply found a cwm flashable zip without radio or bootloader and installed through cwm like any other rom. As far as root all I did was flash a zip file found on the forums and I was good to go.

Hi mine keeps hanging in the boot animation and can't get into recovery, what else can i do? Is my phone bricked?

little hiccup at step 12. im getting the android bot with exclamation mark but i press volume up with power and nothing happens. menu doesnt show up....
Edit: NVM... i pressed it 3 or 4 times and it finally worked

Michie23 said:
Hi mine keeps hanging in the boot animation and can't get into recovery, what else can i do? Is my phone bricked?
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You should post it in questions, I cannot answer this.

fromthestars said:
Not to crap on a great tutorial, This is exactly what I would be looking for if I were not already set up and running. Last night was a dizzying whirlwind of flashing, high heart rates and finally becoming familiar with fastboot and flashing things like that.....lol
But in the end I simply found a cwm flashable zip without radio or bootloader and installed through cwm like any other rom. As far as root all I did was flash a zip file found on the forums and I was good to go.
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Many ways of doing it, I just am suggesting one, the flashable zip for ics isn't available as yet, what did you flash?

i9020 keeps getting status 7 aborted and my padlock is still unlocked on t-mobile 2.3.6

Has any tried this on an i9023? Thank u
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[GUIDE]Fix unknown serial ROOT stock ics w/o binary incr/cfw flash guide !

hi guys this is my first post i'd expect you all to go easy on me if i make any mistakes,but i have tested it on my international s2 and this method works fine ! this will give you root access and allow you to install all sorts tweaks and custom roms without triggering the binary count !! yep that's right !!
WHAT THIS GUIDE IS GOOD FOR :
*Clean install of ICS.
*Gaining root access with custom kernel flash or increase binary count. NO YELLOW TRIANGLE !
*FIX FOR UNKNOWN SERIAL NUMBER.
*Sorta detailed guide for installing cm9 or any other custom rom.
here's what you need :
*odin 1.85 [link attached]
*check fus downloader . [link attached]
*official stock samsung i9100 ics firmware for your country/region[ in my case it was i9100xwlp7_tml_blabla] get it using check fus downloader.
*cwm.zip [attached]
*your kernel of choice that supports both sammy and aosp/aokp [my preferred is siyah 3.3.2 if you need cwm manager ]
*cwm flashable rom/addon zip.
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*20 minutes at max.
before you proceed here's a how-to to download stock ics firmware using check fus downloader.
launch the application.on the standard tab on the right side select android from the drop down menu.select gt-i9100 from the devices list and finally the region where you live.then on the left side click check firmware. it will take a few moment and finally a download button will appear in the bottom. press it and wait patiently as it finishes downloading.usually takes about 20-25 mins depending on your connection.
once downloading is finished or if you already have it downloaded,read on:
1. boot into download mode to flash stock firmware if you are not running official samsung ics. if you're running stock firmware then skip step 1. this also fixes the cm9 no serial number issue.
2.flash with odin the official firmware.
3.wait for the phone to boot up automatically.set up and connect the phone again to your PC.
4.after getting detected switch phone to mass storage mode.copy the attached cwm.zip to your external SD card. Also copy your desired cfw like cm9 rc1 in my case and gapps if needed.
5.now disconnect and turn your phone off.reboot into default android recovery using vol up+home+power button combo. let go off the power button once you see the Samsung gt i9100 boot logo.
6.once you successfully manage to get into android 3e recovery, select apply update from external storage and flash the cwm.zip.immidietly your phone will reboot into cwm recovery. this will give you temporary recovery access to flash your phone. if you reboot from this step you will loose your cwm and you will have to repeat the step 3-4 to get it back.
7.once into cwm,choose wipe data/factory reset.
8.then wipe cache partition.
9.go to mounts and storage and format system and data and cache. [this is necessary for a fresh cfw install, it will also ensure your cfw will function correctly.]
10.go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache,wipe battery stats to ensure your battery gauge is reading correctly and there are no previous kernel remnants.
10.then press power button to come back to main menu and select install zip from sd card.
11.choose your rom from sd card and wait till it finishes flashing.
12.reboot your phone once done.
if your rom comes with gapps then your flashing process ends here.if not or if you want flash modem or a different kernel then read on.replace gapps mentioned below with your desired package and the rest of the process are the same.
13.set up your rom.
14.press and hold the power button and select recovery from the reboot sub menu.
15.once back into cwm flash gapps/kernel/modem/add on package.
16.once finished go to advanced and select fix permissions. [necessary in case of gapps,other wise not needed]
17.reboot and you're done
Enjoy your newly rooted and flashed phone with no binary increase ! :highfive:
just to make sure there is no binary count increase,turn off your phone.press vol down+power+menu and get into download mode.you will see it reads binary as official samsung.
Hope this guide helps.please follow the steps i mentioned. i will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your phone but i believe there won't be any as I tried and tested it myself on my i9100 after a faulty flashable zip messed my phone up.please press the like button if i could help you.
please leave a comment if you need further help. I will not be attending pms at the moment.thanks ! :angel:
disclaimer : i did not make the cwm package nor any of the packages i mentioned above.credit goes to the respective devs.thanks to chainfire,codeworkx and teamhacksung for their wonderful contribution.
zip files include work of other respective devs.please donate and give thanks to them for their work.
press thanks for this guide if this helped you

Think i have seen a post pretty much like this before but there isnt many posts about rooting and installing cwm for ics s2 other than cf root. Very handy for the newbies
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Old News!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
please search before posting

tsinc said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
please search before posting
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my post not only guides to root,but also guide to flash rom. please read first before you post a link

it might also help you with this LINK. I dont get on very well with 4.0 but been told it works

c'mon folks please press the like button i am not asking for donation here

Do you have permission from gokhanmoral to redistribute his kernel?
Also LuffarJoh's Check Fus Downloader.

I am afraid i did not ask the devs personally but i did mention it in the disclaimer that the attached zips are not my work. I will take it down if needed and provide urls.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Nice...
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i have i9100m and i9100g both have same problem wich is come after update GB to ICS
let me check this method i tried all method non oh them work for me

Guide to Flash CM12.1 in ZF2 for newbies

Guys don't use this guide for now, don't use official unlocking method for now..
TO flash the CM12.1 in your Zf2 you must unlock the bootloader [WARNING: it will void the warranty]
I'm not responsible for bricked phone,try on your own risk
and official ASUS warning for unlocking bootloader ,its long so read it by clicking show content
Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.
You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.​
What this guide giving steps for:[just more like summary]
Files Needed and Required before Steps: - Just basic drivers to activate adb,fastboot system wide
Steps For Flashing CM12.1 : - unlocking bootloader, flashing twrp recovery and then flashing CM12.1,gapps and supersu.zip
Files Needed and Required before Steps:
Drivers for Asus Zenfone 2 installed on PC from here [mostly it will auto installed]
ADB installed on your PC (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view?pli=1),download and install this
And some more,which will be mentioned below
Steps For Flashing CM12.1 :
unlock bootloader instructions:
Update your software image to V2.20.40.59 or latest version
download app for ZE551ML[all 2gb,4gb] here and for ZE550Ml here
install, and use the Unlock Device App downloaded from above step
Download untethered twrp from here (zooa is for all ze551ml,z008 is for ze550ml),
if the .img you just downloaded doesnt have name as twrp.img [it may have version along it] then please rename that to twrp.img[remove those versions] and turn off ur phone, plug the usb cable in ur phone port,hold the VOL UP[no need to press the power] and connect the other end of cable to PC port,wait for few seconds till the green Android robot appears. You should see a blue line below saying "Waiting Fastboot command or Continue the fastboot process"
select the folder where you are having the twrp.img by pressing Shift + Right Click.. Then select "Open command here"...[in case you are wondering where and how see pics here or here]
Copy and paste the following command in the command prompt window
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
after it finish the flashing[it will take less than 10sec only],u can unplug the phone, boot the phone.
download CM12.1 latest version or nightly from here [NOTE:see the date of the build to know the latest version]
get the gapps from here
get the supersu.zip from here
after downloading all zips,..place all in your micro SDCARD
now power off, Once it is off, hold down the volume up button and hold on to the power button until the phone vibrates. After the vibration stops, release the power button and continue pressing the volume up button until the green Android robot appears. You should see a blue line below saying "Waiting Fastboot command" ,Now here click vol down till you see Recovery mode in top big rectangle box,click power button
it will enter twrp,first take the backup of ur current OS[tick everything], choose sdcard for backup,so u can restore if u want to use stock at some point[even the apps will be there,but if you kept the obb,data in internal,it will be wiped,so better copy android folder to pc]
now click wipe,click advanced wipe,select everything except the microsd [be careful],if u want to keep the internal files,then untick internal storage also
Click the install,choose externalSD, search for those zip,and install CM.zip ,then install Gapps.zip,then supersu.zip,now reboot..
Enjoy the CM12.1 in ZF2
For bugs ,discussion please goto Main Thread: here
BUGS: here
Credits : there are lot of ppl who contributed to have CM12.1 in zf2 than those who i mentioned below,thanks for them also..
@sorg for new unlocked bootloader without root
@shakalaca for old unlocked bootloader with root
@ravian29 for unlocking guide
@TheSSJ for TWRP ,thread is here
@jrior001 , @crpalmer , @hharte for CM12.1

This ROM is only for the Z00A?
Sent from my ASUS_Z008D using Tapatalk

Added to index, thanks for your work!

GreatItami said:
This ROM is only for the Z00A?
Sent from my ASUS_Z008D using Tapatalk
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551ml (z00A and z00ad)
For now not supported for 550ml..

Okay. Nice tutorial.
Sent from my ASUS_Z008D using Tapatalk

OK, so far I'm unlocked. But, I'm stuck on step 3 - select the folder where you are having the twrp.img by pressing Shift + Right Click.. Then select "Open command here"
EDIT:Got it! I had to open the actual folder first with TWRP in it (adb is where I put it) in my C drive then the right click + shift works as you said within the folder - thanks so much for this tutorial!

Is it neccessary to be on 2.19.40.22? There wasn't much of a difference between 2.19.40.20 and 2.19.40.22. Would I have to flash the OTA then flash CM? Also, do you recommend wiping cache/dalvik after flashing GAPPS just in case?
PS: Thank you Ansebovi! All your guides are easy to read and follow.

texla said:
OK, so far I'm unlocked. But, I'm stuck on step 3 - select the folder where you are having the twrp.img by pressing Shift + Right Click.. Then select "Open command here"
EDIT:Got it! I had to open the actual folder first with TWRP in it (adb is where I put it) in my C drive then the right click + shift works as you said within the folder - thanks so much for this tutorial!
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I did it by downloading Terminal for Android and putting the image on the internal storage and then opening Terminal and did this
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/by-name/recovery
reboot recovery

CM12 zip is downloading really slow...i know its only 350mb but is going at barely 45kb/s ..is this normal? i know its not my connection -.-

texla said:
OK, so far I'm unlocked. But, I'm stuck on step 3 - select the folder where you are having the twrp.img by pressing Shift + Right Click.. Then select "Open command here"
EDIT:Got it! I had to open the actual folder first with TWRP in it (adb is where I put it) in my C drive then the right click + shift works as you said within the folder - thanks so much for this tutorial!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3419717&stc=1&d=1437962670
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3419716&stc=1&d=1437962670
both works
Ntrasme said:
Is it neccessary to be on 2.19.40.22? There wasn't much of a difference between 2.19.40.20 and 2.19.40.22. Would I have to flash the OTA then flash CM? Also, do you recommend wiping cache/dalvik after flashing GAPPS just in case?
PS: Thank you Ansebovi! All your guides are easy to read and follow.
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i updated from .20 and i had the mtp bug which others didnt have,..so i think its better to have .22 , try with .20 and look for bugs..only problem,u cant report the bug to them,since they are seeing with .22
cjvzla said:
CM12 zip is downloading really slow...i know its only 350mb but is going at barely 45kb/s ..is this normal? i know its not my connection -.-
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no i downloaded the zip with 700KBps-1MBps ,definitely no problem from their side

ansebovi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3419717&stc=1&d=1437962670
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3419716&stc=1&d=1437962670
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i updated from .20 and i had the mtp bug which others didnt have,..so i think its better to have .22 , try with .20 and look for bugs..only problem,u cant report the bug to them,since they are seeing with .22
no i downloaded the zip with 700KBps-1MBps ,definitely no problem from their side
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OK, thank you. BTW do you know if TWRP can sideload the ota zips? Is there a conflict if I use ProjectT kernel while sideloading OTA? You are more knowledged than me.

ansebovi said:
TO flash the CM12.1 in your Zf2.....
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...wow this a great rom
excuse me for asking but is this already running in 64bit mode?
or it is still 32bit?

Thanks. Worked flawlessly.

berlyshells said:
...wow this a great rom
excuse me for asking but is this already running in 64bit mode?
or it is still 32bit?
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they used asus stock .22 latest update as base,so it should be x86 till the asus release x64bit and Cm updated to that firmware ...
Ntrasme said:
OK, thank you. BTW do you know if TWRP can sideload the ota zips? Is there a conflict if I use ProjectT kernel while sideloading OTA? You are more knowledged than me.
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ota have patch for boot and recovery,..not a gud idea to flash ota with twrp,custom kernel...it may end up in failure

hi, finished downloading needed files, unlocked bootloader succesfully (white splash screen) , rooted, and installed unthetered twrp just like in the steps, however, when i tried to enter recovery for the first time just showed android on the floor with ERROR and red triangle logo...nothing happens so just rebooted and wating for a tip...thanks.
EDIT: sorry i did not read the same problem being resolved on page 1... got twrp running now.

Bro is there any bugs ? Please post bug list

himesh1994 said:
Bro is there any bugs ? Please post bug list
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62014498&postcount=2
btw dont quote the whole op anywhere in xda please..edit ur post and delete the quote
Ntrasme said:
Is it neccessary to be on 2.19.40.22? There wasn't much of a difference between 2.19.40.20 and 2.19.40.22. Would I have to flash the OTA then flash CM? Also, do you recommend wiping cache/dalvik after flashing GAPPS just in case?
PS: Thank you Ansebovi! All your guides are easy to read and follow.
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sry i forgot to answer the other qn before...no need to wipe cache after installing gapps as we wiping before the installation of both
and thanks for compliment

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62014498&postcount=2
btw dont quote the whole op anywhere in xda please..edit ur post and delete the quote
sry i forgot to answer the other qn before...no need to wipe cache after installing gapps as we wiping before the installation of both
and thanks for compliment
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OK, thanks. Now to go on the long process of resetting everything so I can apply OTA. Restore stock recovery, restore stock kernel, unfreeze apps, uninstall framework, uninstall busybox, unroot.

Ntrasme said:
OK, thanks. Now to go on the long process of resetting everything so I can apply OTA. Restore stock recovery, restore stock kernel, unfreeze apps, uninstall framework, uninstall busybox, unroot.
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haha ,thats really headache ... btw use manual ota for safety

For 500CL ?
I can't wait for this rom for the 500cl Zenfone 2. The original rom is awful, with the huge amount of bloatware any so many bugs ! Any chance to have this rom for the zenfone 2 500cl ?

[Port] [Recovery] BLU DASH M 2 - CTR Carliv Touch Recovery 6.6.1 - Root not required

We have the first port and root for this highly unpopular BLU phone.
BLU DASH M 2 - Carliv Touch Recovery 6.6.1 aka CTR​I have managed to replace the stock recovery and still keep the stock system since there are no customs roms at the moment. The recovery doesn't require you to be rooted but rooting is possible after flashing or booting this rom. Don't fall for the fake Dash files on youtube, I have downloaded them all and they are copies of similar phones and don't work.. This one is ported over from the D070Q by Carliv.
It will not flash a full custom rom but will flash ZIPs so you can root, recover, flash partitions and hopefully pave the way for a TWRP . I do have a TWRP ported over to the BLU Dash M 2 but the touch doesn't work so you can't pass the first swipe screen.
DOWNLOAD from uploadfiles.io @ https://ufile.io/8oc6k​
Instructions
- Make sure to backup any important files, this will wipe your data pics, vids, etc..
- Enable OEM unlock under developer options and power down phone
- Boot to stock recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
- In recovery choose "Reboot to Bootloader" ( aka fastboot )
- You should now be at a blank screen with Fastboot mode: at the bottom
Open your terminal and type the following code, obviously replacing your paths with the correct ones.
fasboot devices < --- will return a serial number or something to indicate connection is OK
fastboot oem unlock <--- will prompt your phone screen to accept unlock request, chose VOL Up to accept and make sure it says "Unlock pass" at the bottom
For testing only
fastboot -c "lge.kcal=0|0|0|x" boot CTR_6.6.1_BLU_DASH_M2_D090U.img
For permanent flash
fastboot flash recovery CTR_6.6.1_BLU_DASH_M2_D090U.img
Don't power down, instead boot in the same recovery
fastboot -c "lge.kcal=0|0|0|x" boot CTR_6.6.1_BLU_DASH_M2_D090U.img
Inside CTR select Wipe cache, Dalvik cache, Userdata / Data.
Select Reboot Phone from CTR menu and when asked to patch , Select " NO "
On first reboot it will reboot twice, then boot the stock system as if it was a factory reset.
This now paves the way for root with Magisk. See my post after this for rooting Blu Dash M2.
Enjoy !

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Hey Thank you, got it working. Had to alter it a bit though. Had to select "Yes" for the fix as mine was restoring the old recovery.
Also when I followed your method, the system was not mounting the internal storage.
So I didn't wipe the data and used "Yes" when rebooting and the recovery is good.
I'll be looking out for the root constructions.
Great tutorial though.

73Hn said:
Hey Thank you, got it working. Had to alter it a bit though. Had to select "Yes" for the fix as mine was restoring the old recovery.
Also when I followed your method, the system was not mounting the internal storage.
So I didn't wipe the data and used "Yes" when rebooting and the recovery is good.
I'll be looking out for the root constructions.
Great tutorial though.
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That will not work for root because Magisk needs the original boot rom. I'm sure it worked for you and that's a good start but wiping the partitions in order does work as well, I probably just left something out or got the order wrong. It's important we don't use CTR to patch because then Magisk complains about boot img being aleady patched and doesn't work.
Anyway you get the idea, it took me a few tries as well but in the end I managed to keep all 3 features intact, the stock rom + CTR + root. If you need to start again you don't need the full rom or sp flash, just flashing system.img to sytem partition works to restore everything.
I'm hoping to find the source code to the kernel and make a TWRP with touch working but the CTR is the only thing we have so far. It does flash zips just not full operating systems. It also flashes boot and recovery partitions.

Thanks, I can restore and try again. Do you have the tutorial for the magisk to root?

73Hn said:
Thanks, I can restore and try again. Do you have the tutorial for the magisk to root?
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I think most can figure out Magisk from here, the real hurdle was the lack of a recovery because the stock rom doesn't allow Magisk to be flashed.

Thanks, I already started checking in on it... I'll update here once I get through.

How to Root Blu Dash M 2 with Magisk​
I have managed to root the stock system using Magisk. The stock recovery will not let you do this, as usual ignore the garbage on youtube and personal blogs, they're giving false info and fake files. This method works and I'm the first user who ported CTR 6.6 to allow for this.
DOWNLOAD Magisk from developer https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
FOLLOW THE ABOVE POST to replace stock recovery with CTR 6.6​
Instructions
- Follow first post to install CTR 6.6 recovery and reboot a couple of times to make sure it stuck.
- Enable OEM unlock under developer options and power down phone
- Boot to new CT 6.6 recovery by pressing PWR + VOL UP
- In recovery choose "Install Zip" and choose the "Magisk.zip" from your /SDCARD
Magisk installer will launch and if you did everything right, complete without errors.
- Select Reboot Phone from CTR menu and when asked to patch , Select " NO "
Phone should now reboot twice and have Magisk installed. I have verified root by deleting protected files like default.prop and gave Root Explorer permanent root access. If something doesn't work just find the right sequence. I believe it was flash system, flash recovery. wipe partitions. flash magisk
Enjoy !

The only thing left do now is find the Blu kernel source code for the M2 so a working TWRP can be compiled from scratch, then any MT6580 rom should be flashable.

Perfectly... Got it working using your same method after reinstalling the firmware... only difference was.
After installing recovery and booting into it, I then installed Magisk via adb sideload.
Confirmed root works.
Thank you very much for your patience and assistance

graciaaas

romish said:
How to Root Blu Dash M 2 with Magisk
I have managed to root the stock system using Magisk. The stock recovery will not let you do this, as usual ignore the garbage on youtube and personal blogs, they're giving false info and fake files. This method works and I'm the first user who ported CTR 6.6 to allow for this.
DOWNLOAD Magisk from developer https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
FOLLOW THE ABOVE POST to replace stock recovery with CTR 6.6
Instructions
- Follow first post to install CTR 6.6 recovery and reboot a couple of times to make sure it stuck.
- Enable OEM unlock under developer options and power down phone
- Boot to new CT 6.6 recovery by pressing PWR + VOL UP
- In recovery choose "Install Zip" and choose the "Magisk.zip" from your /SDCARD
Magisk installer will launch and if you did everything right, complete without errors.
- Select Reboot Phone from CTR menu and when asked to patch , Select " NO "
Phone should now reboot twice and have Magisk installed. I have verified root by deleting protected files like default.prop and gave Root Explorer permanent root access. If something doesn't work just find the right sequence. I believe it was flash system, flash recovery. wipe partitions. flash magisk
Enjoy !
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Thank you very much! You do not know how much I needed to be root! I thought that this device was impossible to root. I really am very grateful. Friend was asking me if you could adapt the custom Slimrom rom for this device? because all the storage of this one takes the system, it would be of great help for all the users of this phone, I do not know if you can or are interested, but I thank you in advance

romish said:
We have the first port and root for this highly unpopular BLU phone.
DOWNLOAD from uploadfiles.io @ https://ufile.io/bj9kk​
Enjoy !​
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Hi, can you provide a download link that doesn't require you to get a premium account to access the file. It's against XDA rules.​

kirito9 said:
Hi, can you provide a download link that doesn't require you to get a premium account to access the file. It's against XDA rules.
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It is not premium, the file just expired so the site will keep it on line for a fee. I'll upload it again.

romish said:
It is not premium, the file just expired so the site will keep it on line for a fee. I'll upload it again.
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Try this one.. if the host tries to replace it with the original let us know and one of the others who have the file will re upload it to another host. I don't feel like signing up anywhere so that is why I use this host.
https://ufile.io/8oc6k
https://ufile.io/8oc6k
https://ufile.io/8oc6k

kevoncrush said:
Thank you very much! You do not know how much I needed to be root! I thought that this device was impossible to root. I really am very grateful. Friend was asking me if you could adapt the custom Slimrom rom for this device? because all the storage of this one takes the system, it would be of great help for all the users of this phone, I do not know if you can or are interested, but I thank you in advance
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All 'ya 'all are welcome . Unfortunately I can't go any further because there is no source for the kernel so TWRP won't work because there is no touch to get past the first screen. Otherwise if it. did slim rom would flash without any problems, its just these older recoveries don't support a few things that TWRP has to make flashing full roms successful. If someone has source files for the BLU Dash M2 let me know.
I'll just let you guys know, I managed to make a pretty good custom rom with root only by deleteing everything but the core OS. I don't recommend this for everyone but I did get rid of just about everything and made this 6.0 more like 4.4 .. I got it to the point where even the phone and SMS didn't work and the google framework was deleted, then slowly began adding my approved versions of apps. Now its totally de googled but again I realize this isn't for everyone. I just wanted a small rom with camera ad GPS and those are working fine for me.

Custom recovery link taken down again
Could someone please upload the custom recovery again?

[Port] [Recovery] BLU DASH M 2
I tried to fast boot as peryour instructions but I get the error: cannot load ' ctr_6.6.1 etc. :crying:

Please try this link, if you have a better locarion to store it please do so and reshare as this link is only valid for 2 days.
ctr_6.6.1_blu_dash_m2_d090u.img
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If that recovery does not work, try this one. I have two of different sizes and can't remember which one i used.
recovery.img

Download link
Please repost the download link