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Is there an easy way to get something VERY close to stock final ICS but with root and cwm?
I'm not a fan of custom kernels and custom roms.
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Flash official ICS, flash custom kernel , the modded stock one, flash the superuser fix , download busybox
Stock ICS with route and cwm
No other way
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CrazyPeter said:
Is there an easy way to get something VERY close to stock final ICS but with root and cwm?
I'm not a fan of custom kernels and custom roms.
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if you are unlocked to don't have to keep the custom kernel. you can just hotboot the kernel, flash the zip and then reboot and it will be like you never flashed the kernel but you will be rooted.
Pvy.

pvyParts said:
if you are unlocked to don't have to keep the custom kernel. you can just hotboot the kernel, flash the zip and then reboot and it will be like you never flashed the kernel but you will be rooted.
Pvy.
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Huh?
Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me

Simple
Flash.custom kernel.with flashtoll
Download superuser.zip from doomed151 in original thread
Flash the superuser.zip through cwm
Download busybox from market
There you have root
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chiefy009 said:
Simple
Flash.custom kernel.with flashtoll
Download superuser.zip from doomed151 in original thread
Flash the superuser.zip through cwm
Download busybox from market
There you have root
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Where does ICS fit into that? It's not even mentioned? What's flashtoll?

CrazyPeter said:
Huh?
Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me
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or
boot into fastboot mode
get kernel boot.img with CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591279
then run the command
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
be sure to spam vol - or back or what ever the kernel requres to get into CMW on reboot.
flash the SU.zip
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
cant remember who linked that one
reboot and the kernel will be gone
enjoy rooted phone.
Pvy.

CrazyPeter said:
Huh?
Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me
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You need fastboot.exe. If you have it then first download the SuperUser zip file from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24825517&postcount=105
And put it on your SD card.
Then download any kernel that has CWM support. There is one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24826349&postcount=110
Then put your phone into fastboot mode (turn it off then plug it in while holding the Back button - the LED will turn BLUE - if it doesn't then try plugging in while holding the MENU button instead, I can never remember which one it is).
Then copy the kernel to your device like this:
fastboot boot recoveryARC.img
Your device will reboot - when the SONY logo goes bright start spamming the VOLUME DOWN button to enter Recovery.
Then flash the SuperUser.zip file from your SD card. Unplug the phone, reboot and you have root access. You should then head to Google Play and download Busybox Installer and install the latest release.
Good luck.

Isn't this the naff Chinese leaked build? Not the final one?
I think i'll wait for the dust to settle, too much hacking and failure stories right now, along with "fluff" from leaked betas and prereleases and lt15i owners trying to get stuff working.

This is the final release. I love it FWIW.
However, installing it was a PITA - I bricked my device three times before I got it right using Flashtool. But it's worth it - I've been running the beta since it was released and the performance of the final release is MUCH better.
Plus they seem to have supercharged the launcher - I'm only getting a redraw if I've been running a heavy game (Temple Run for example). The beta version would reload the launcher a lot.
There will be a new version of Flashtool that will allow the official FTF to be flashed without all the hassle - might be worth waiting for. The issue is with changing the partition table or something.

only fastboot doomkernel
then install su by recovery
then flash stock kernel by flash tool & exclude all other option
and reboot

please can someone find a way too root this firmware without unlocking the bootloader??

omarfaieq007 said:
please can someone find a way too root this firmware without unlocking the bootloader??
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You might have a long wait. The .62 release never got rooted.
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if i unlock bootloader then
flash ics using flashtool
custom karnel or hotboot(how to work with hotboot?)
recovery img (optional)
su by recovery
after that if i lock bootloader.... ll root work ? n can i get ota future updates ?

chiefy009 said:
Flash official ICS, flash custom kernel , the modded stock one, flash the superuser fix , download busybox
Stock ICS with route and cwm
No other way
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Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0
You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.

TenkaTsai said:
Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0
You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.
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how did u sort out it's without unlocking bootloader
can anyone from china confirm or at least translate?google translate fails..

TenkaTsai said:
Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0
You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.
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Can you upload that rar file here?

here the root file for ics but i didnt check
regards

rasgula said:
here the root file for ics but i didnt check
regards
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Thank you so much..I will try and report back..
Edit: I ran the command..nothing happens after restart and no superuser..it recognizes the phone though..

Doesn't work on ARC S. tried on Official ICS released yesterday.

Stock Recovery.img

HI all
TF300T ICS STOCK RECOVERY.IMG is here
repack from .17 US BLOB file.

How do you flash this, I'm locked and seems there is no stock recovery. All I get is Android laying on his back with red triangle. Any ideas?
TerrorCandii Gaming uses ASUS/Samsung.

If I'm not mistaken, that red triangled Android is the stock recovery

Cute, so no recovery unless I unlock and flash one...or was that sarcasm I sensed?
TerrorCandii Gaming uses ASUS/Samsung.

Nope, not sarcasm.

Same thing happened to me after installing rom manager on a locked device. I knew there was no hope for a custom rom but at the time i was thinking i could at least backup (wrong). I ended up unlocking and flashing TWRP as a solution. Probably not the only way to skin the cat though.

I don't have rom manager, it just doesn't load a recovery. Does this mean I bought it with a bad recovery?
TerrorCandii Gaming uses ASUS/Samsung.

Is recovery in stock tf300t? How i can get to it? I was looking for this but i cant find any posibility.
Sent using tf300t - stock rom/kernel (rooted)

TerrorCandii said:
Cute, so no recovery unless I unlock and flash one..
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The android with the ! IS stock recovery.
No need to unlock if you're rooted, just flash through the staging partition.
Should be:
Code:
su (grant root)
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryblob (or wherever you put the recoveryblob extracted from stock .zip) of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (or 'staging')
reboot
Enjoy recovery.
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ch3mn3y said:
Is recovery in stock tf300t? How i can get to it? I was looking for this but i cant find any posibility.
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No useful recovery, all it flashes is ASUS stock blobs/.zip
I don't even think adb works right. -_-

TerrorCandii said:
I don't have rom manager, it just doesn't load a recovery. Does this mean I bought it with a bad recovery?
TerrorCandii Gaming uses ASUS/Samsung.
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No, i have the same on mine. Its like that because it doesnt detect any file to flash.
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TerrorCandii said:
I don't have rom manager, it just doesn't load a recovery. Does this mean I bought it with a bad recovery?
TerrorCandii Gaming uses ASUS/Samsung.
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No. If you already unlocked the bootloader you need to flash a custom recovery. I use clock work mod since I'm used to it from my phone.
Do not use ROM Manager to flash CWM, because it will flash the Prime's one and you'll find yourself in big trouble.
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ch3mn3y said:
Is recovery in stock tf300t? How i can get to it? I was looking for this but i cant find any posibility.
Sent using tf300t - stock rom/kernel (rooted)
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First you need to unlock the bootloader, Google it and you'll find a .apk from Asus.
After that, you can follow this tutorial to flash CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668173
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Thanks. But i dont want to unlock bootloader for now.
I must sey that stock recovery (original/locked bootloader) cant flash asus rom! I tried but i always got bot and red triangle. I needed to use wolf's method (thanks him). Strange...
PS. I tried several sd cards, .zip files and only .blop files.
Sent using tf300t - stock rom/kernel (rooted)

nothing to worry about, if you use TWRP
that's what I use for recovery

I Can't Install another ROM

fifth time I try to install 4.1.2 CM10 ... using a500 recovery
but always lock this part (look at picture), waited 30 minutes and nothing besides, I'm using ROM-lightspeed 4.7, since I installed it, I can't use any ROM of CIVATO (4.1.2 or 4.0.4)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img201301141135540.jpg

anyone?

Verdeee said:
anyone?
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Do u have the v8 ICS unlocked bootloader?
See guides in my Sig
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Verdeee said:
fifth time I try to install 4.1.2 CM10 ... using a500 recovery
but always lock this part (look at picture), waited 30 minutes and nothing besides, I'm using ROM-lightspeed 4.7, since I installed it, I can't use any ROM of CIVATO (4.1.2 or 4.0.4)
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Shooting in the dark here...
Is by your boatloader compatible?
Does your recovery support the Google api version in the Rom?
Have you tried any other roms?
Have you tried flashing to a different recovery and then flashing your rom?

Verdeee said:
fifth time I try to install 4.1.2 CM10 ... using a500 recovery
but always lock this part (look at picture), waited 30 minutes and nothing besides, I'm using ROM-lightspeed 4.7, since I installed it, I can't use any ROM of CIVATO (4.1.2 or 4.0.4)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img201301141135540.jpg
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just had a another look at your pic....bit easier to see on my pc!!!
You're running cwm 1.3.4 this is an HC only recovery -
You're trying to flash a JB rom so you will definitely need the unlocked bootloader and one of the recovery's that come with it
Once you get that sorted you'll be all good!!!

Thanks, now I have another problem, I installed acer's driver and selected debug mode, but the manager appears acer "No Acer Connected" but I can open the tablet folders on the pc, what am I doing wrong?

sorry, now i have recovery Version CWM rev1.7.3 and bootloader Version 3.0.1 .. I Can install JB CM10?

Verdeee said:
sorry, now i have recovery Version CWM rev1.7.3 and bootloader Version 3.0.1 .. I Can install JB CM10?
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No, no m8 u must flash v8 bootloader first and you must have yr cpuid for that. If u flash that rom without the v8 youll brick it
Two stickys in dev forum...one for v8 and one for cpuid.
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Verdeee said:
Thanks, now I have another problem, I installed acer's driver and selected debug mode, but the manager appears acer "No Acer Connected" but I can open the tablet folders on the pc, what am I doing wrong?
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Youll need the drivers from the android sdk too..theres a mini sdk zip in the cpuid guide, bottom of the first post. Instructions to set those up are in that post as well
Dowload the apxflash manager tool, its the easiest way to install the bootloader and retrieves your cpuid too...at the first screen choose 'bundle market' option and then bundle number 17.... Also choose option to dump and save your 'bct' when u get to that screen.
If u follow things carefully youll have no probs
Good luck
dibb
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i installed "904 KiB A500_A501_ICS_V8_green_bootloader.a500apx" from this link http://skrilax.droid-developers.org/a500/nvflash/images/ is it? because my bootloader says 3.0.1

Verdeee said:
i installed "904 KiBA500_A501_ICS_V8_green_bootloader.a500apx" from this link http://skrilax.droid-developers.org/a500/nvflash/images/ is it? because my bootloader says 3.0.1
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U must install the unlocked bootloader v8.a500.apx file with the apxflash tool so yes thats why you still have 3.0.1
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link of file? please ;D

Verdeee said:
link of file? please ;D
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M8 theres only one way to get the v8 installed at thats with nvflash or apxflash...trying to install it with an app or flashing it in cwm wont work!!
You must read the guides and if u dont get your cpuid and use it, then you will end up bricking yr tab....Please understand this.
The links are stickied in the dev forum like I said before...there's even a couple in my sig...
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Cannot install ROMs with CWM 2.5.1.8 or 2ndInit2.3

Hi,
This is the first time I've tried rooting a device so bare with me :good:.
It's taken me a few attempt to get things working on my Defy MB525 I've managed to root it with SuperOneClick and install either CWM 2.5.1.8 or SndInit2.3 (which uses CyanogenDefy Recovery v5.0.3.1). I'm now at a stumbling block where when I try to install a custom ROM on the device I keep getting...
"E:error in /sdcard/*ROM name*.zip
(status 0)
Installation Aborted"
Is there something I'm doing wrong or is it just the recovery programs I'm using?

What's the ROM you are trying to install?

themaker69 said:
What's the ROM you are trying to install?
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I've tried a few now. The latest 4.4 alpha roms by Quarx, CM10 Android 4.1.2 also by Quarx and MokeeOS 43.1 and all come up with error.

Try to wipe the sdcard.

I'm downloading the file on a different computer as maybe the Antivirus on the work PC is messing it about. Also does the class of SDcard make a difference? It's only a class 4 8GB.

themaker69 said:
Try to wipe the sdcard.
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Formatting it now.

novakanedj said:
I'm downloading the file on a different computer as maybe the Antivirus on the work PC is messing it about. Also does the class of SDcard make a difference? It's only a class 4 8GB.
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No, the class has nothing to do. Use recovery to wipe, and not windows.

novakanedj said:
Hi,
This is the first time I've tried rooting a device so bare with me :good:.
It's taken me a few attempt to get things working on my Defy MB525 I've managed to root it with SuperOneClick and install either CWM 2.5.1.8 or SndInit2.3 (which uses CyanogenDefy Recovery v5.0.3.1). I'm now at a stumbling block where when I try to install a custom ROM on the device I keep getting...
"E:error in /sdcard/*ROM name*.zip
(status 0)
Installation Aborted"
Is there something I'm doing wrong or is it just the recovery programs I'm using?
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4.1 should install. 4.3 and 4.4 need a newer recovery.
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hotdog125 said:
4.1 should install. 4.3 and 4.4 need a newer recovery.
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novakanedj:
From 4.1 to 4.3 I installed using last TWRP. For 4.4 you need to use this.

hotdog125 said:
4.1 should install. 4.3 and 4.4 need a newer recovery.
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Which recovery installs do the newer versions need and is there an install guide for these?

novakanedj said:
Which recovery installs do the newer versions need and is there an install guide for these?
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For 4.3+ you need to first install 4.1/4.2 first to get the newer recovery.
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Right I've just managed to get cm-10-20131030-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip to install from Quarx. Will let you know if the install is successful.:good: I would like to eventually install 4.4 KitKat when a more stable release is available.
edit: Succesfully installed . Just got to put Gapps on now.

Just install the zip from SDcard using your current custom recovery.

hotdog125 said:
For 4.3+ you need to first install 4.1/4.2 first to get the newer recovery.
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Thanks for the reply. I noticed that after I flashed with the 4.1.2 Quarx from there was a new bootloader on it. This should make it easier. I had to wipe and start again yesterday because I cocked up the Gapps install. In the end I went with the 30th Oct 2013 build of CM10 by Quarx and got the Gapps from www.goo.im/gapps. All seems to be running fine now and finished setting it up last night.
My girlfriend has a phone she can use now as her old one broke and she didn't want to use the Defy as the data couldn't be switched off on the stock ROM and would cost her a lot on her data plan (500MB a mth). Her Mum got a new contract with a Desire C so the Defy was going spare .

Unofficial relock/unlock bootloader for ZE500CL

Unofficial unlock/lock for ZE500CL.
For unlock/relock go to droidboot
Download

worked like a charm on att z00d w/ .118 ww firmware. i just installed twrp. THANK YOU!

Tested on my ZenFone 2E and flashed TWRP, white screen and boots TWRP. Thanks finally, now just need a custom Rom.
Sent from my Rooted and Xposed ZenFone 2E

What state do you run the Unlock.bat? From Stock Recovery or does it not matter?

irishmyles003 said:
What state do you run the Unlock.bat? From Stock Recovery or does it not matter?
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Enter to droidboot.

Where are getting TWRP for the Zenfone 2E? Also how are you flashing it? Did you have to use tethered first?
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA-Developers mobile app

geeve420 said:
Where are getting TWRP for the Zenfone 2E? Also how are you flashing it? Did you have to use tethered first?
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TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/z00az008-zenfone-2-t3265236
For firmware run the desired batch file and all.

Got it unlocked and have white asus screen. ....however when I install flashify and run it the app freezes and doesn't let me pick the twrp img. When I close flashify and reboot I'm stuck on the loading screen.
How are you all flashing twrp on the zenfone2e?
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You Did it!! Perfect here with US ATT Z00D!!
CHuvaCK21 said:
Unofficial unlock/lock for ZE500CL. To unlock go to droidboot and run the bat file Unlock.bat, to lock Relock.bat. Fully functional on ATT devices can't give! But it can work. All at your own risk. All shirts have been tested by me personally.
Download
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CHuvaCK21, Thank you very much for all your time and work!!! It works perfect with ATT Z00D Hardware in the U.S. Market!! I am so Happy!!:good::silly:
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geeve420 said:
Got it unlocked and have white asus screen. ....however when I install flashify and run it the app freezes and doesn't let me pick the twrp img. When I close flashify and reboot I'm stuck on the loading screen.
How are you all flashing twrp on the zenfone2e?
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geeve420, I used a fastboot flash method here, and it works perfect. Yes I did try Flashify and no luck also. There some flash recovery scripts/batch files out there also that work too. Good luck, and fun with having the custom recovery!!

Thanks everybody for all the hard work. I had to grab minimal adb/fastboot and command line TWRP in....
I now have an AT&T Zenfone2e with unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed!
Now let's see what kind of development happens
Thanks again
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i wait for so long now this is it... another chance to revive my ze2e.. i'll try this later.. hopefully may not failed it again to unlock my bootloader.. thanks

finally got unlocked you save my life

cidlover said:
Tested on my ZenFone 2E and flashed TWRP, white screen and boots TWRP. Thanks finally, now just need a custom Rom.
Sent from my Rooted and Xposed ZenFone 2E
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Damn, it took a while did you notify @robot_head ?
Edit: oh, I see you did in the 2E discovery guide thread, nevermind

djole94hns said:
Damn, it took a while did you notify @robot_head ?
Edit: oh, I see you did in the 2E discovery guide thread, nevermind
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Yeah, ı did plus I PMed someone with a custom 12.1 cyanogenmod rom that boots and everything works but I've got to wait till the 19 th to try it, exams he said.
But got an unlocked boot loader, TWRP and Borets custom kernel for the Z00D.
Sent from my Rooted and Xposed ZenFone 2E

cidlover said:
Yeah, ı did plus I PMed someone with a custom 12.1 cyanogenmod rom that boots and everything works but I've got to wait till the 19 th to try it, exams he said.
But got an unlocked boot loader, TWRP and Borets custom kernel for the Z00D.
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Cool, I'd like to try it out too Where can I expect it to land? On XDA forums or...?

djole94hns said:
Cool, I'd like to try it out too Where can I expect it to land? On XDA forums or...?
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Here on xda in the ZenFone 2 Android Development forum, I'll love to install a custom Rom on my 2e, 50% of things work even the recent apps widget that's supposed to be a google search widget is a clock widget now, really don't know how that happened.
Sent from my Rooted and Xposed ZenFone 2E

i need some orientation on how to use this files, im kind of new in this android flashing/rooting/etc

link for cm 12.1??
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robot_head said:
link for cm 12.1??
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As cidlover said:
cidlover said:
Yeah, ı did plus I PMed someone with a custom 12.1 cyanogenmod rom that boots and everything works but I've got to wait till the 19 th to try it, exams he said.
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It's not the 19th yet, at least not in my timezone. It is in Australia, though.
So, be patient. It'll be there soon enough

robot_head said:
link for cm 12.1??
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I asked the guy and he said there's two sensors and a camera issue he needs to fix but he'll release a demo build when they are fixed.
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