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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
both works
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

ansebovi said:
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 ?

[links] Capturing OTA updates and DOWNLOADS STAGE FRIGHT

As there are several reports of people getting / not getting update - those that have it CAN help other by doing this BEFORE you install it.
Download the OTA software update BUT DO NOT INSTALL it!! - it self deletes upon install.
With a ROOTED DEVICE, use a root explorer app and go to /cache folder inside the root folder of the phone and copy the downloaded ZIP file to your emulated SD card
then copy it to your PC - do not rename it as it's name shows what version it will upgrade from (yes from -this confuses people)
then upload to server of your choice and post and the link to this thread
The OTA will be named like Blur_Version.xxxx.zip
As I said, you need a ROOTED DEVICE to do this, and then you will need to unroot your device to install update -after you have saved it and linked to this thread

STAGE FRIGHT update LXB22.99-16 GLOBAL Retail and Brazil versions

We need DIFFERENT versions than the one above .i.e Brazil or LXB22.46-28 (see post #12)

need ota zip
hi,
My moto g2 has system version 22.21.28 and build number LXB22.46-28
i think i am 2 updates behind
when i check the system version it says up to date.
how to get latest version?

@SidDev said:
hi,
My moto g2 has system version 22.21.28 and build number LXB22.46-28
i think i am 2 updates behind
when i check the system version it says up to date.
how to get latest version?
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Same with me

Can someone screenshot device info before and after ota ?
Thanks

luca020400 said:
Can someone screenshot device info before and after ota ?
Thanks
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before and after screen shots why what info you need?

amritmalviya said:
Same with me
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update to LXB22.99-16 via my signature then if OTA comes through, download install it or manually install via stock recovery

Both version of retail ds ds stage fright patch 8mb (LXB22.99-16) and 133mb (LXB22.46-28) update the phone to the SAME final version of LXB22.99-16.3 (note the extra .3 on end)
therefore if you are on LXB22.46-28 and have NOT got OTA update, you can jump the queue by installing my easy installer version of LXB22.99-16 and then manually apply patch blu_versionxxx.zip
Right this is how to install for ANY GLOBAL XT1068 running LXB22.99-16 Retail / Now working with Brazil LXB22.99-16
LXB22.99-16 is build number for the rom with system version 22.41.16 - THEY ARE ONE AND THE SAME.
You need to update to 5.0.2 LXB22.99-16 STOCK ROM to have the correct RECOVERY or this patch will NOT even start to install - it will also check system version when installing
I have been told you must be UNROOTED or phone hangs on boot logo once patch applied.
These 2 things are therefore are a must, STOCK OEM motorola Recovery (LXB22.99-16) and UNROOTED phone.
1) you must be on LXB22.99-16 this was the latest FULL version of 5.0.2 feb 25th - ALL xt1068's can run this - as it has drivers for BOTH types of front cams. ( Brazil has it own version of LXB22.99-16 )
2) copy the blur_version.zip to internal storage on XT1068 - pick correct one from attached files below
3) forget going to settings and checking for software - it wont show
4) reboot into AP fastboot mode then use vol down to select recovery and volume up to select you should see after a small wait with black screen a fallen android with red triangle - then hold power and quickly tap vol up - you should now be in recovery
5) choose apply update from sd card then choose blur_version xxx.zip
6) it will install if you are on correct lXB22.99-16
the new version is LXB22.99-16.3 system version 22.56.3.titan_xxxx released wed august 26th and yes still 5.0.2

Well I've Blur_Version.22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zip on my sdcard. Where should I upload it?
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app

kartikt said:
Well I've Blur_Version.22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zip on my sdcard. Where should I upload it?
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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google drive or mega or any file host you have a account with
send me a link and i will download and maintain a mirror for people

kartikt said:
Well I've Blur_Version.22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zip on my sdcard. Where should I upload it?
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/dpj03azqpazihz5/Blur_Version.22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zip?dl=0
this is the 130+mb OTA stage fright patch for LXB22.46-28 (system version 22.21.28) for the retdsds rom
Right this is how to install for XT1068 running LXB22.46-28 Retdsds
You need to be LXB22.46-28 to have the correct RECOVERY or this patch will NOT even start to install - it will also check system version when installing
I have been told you must be UNROOTED or phone hangs on boot logo once patch applied.
These 2 things are therefore are a must, STOCK OEM motorola Recovery (LXB22.99-16) and UNROOTED phone.
1) you must be on LXB22.46-28 this was the EARLY FULL version of 5.0.2 JAN 6th - Retdsds
2) copy the blur_version.zip to internal storage on XT1068 - download from dropbox link
3) forget going to settings and checking for software - it wont show
4) reboot into AP fastboot mode then use vol down to select recovery and volume up to select you should see after a small wait with black screen a fallen android with red triangle - then hold power and quickly tap vol up - you should now be in recovery
5) choose apply update from sd card ( this means internal storage) then choose blur_version xxx.zip
6) it will install if you are on correct lXB22.46-28 rom / recovery
the new version is LXB22.99-16.3 system version 22.56.3.titan_xxxx released wed august 26th and yes still 5.0.2
thanks to Kartikt for supplying the 133mb file

We now have 8mb patch and 133mb patch for stage fright available in this thread post #2 and post #12

@SidDev said:
hi,
My moto g2 has system version 22.21.28 and build number LXB22.46-28
i think i am 2 updates behind
when i check the system version it says up to date.
how to get latest version?
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post #12

amritmalviya said:
Same with me
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post #12

Updated my Moto G2, buy on worten Portugal, 22.21.28, with the Blur_Version.22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsa ll.en.03.zip on the SDCARD and all working fine, for now.
Thanks for the OTA share

OTA for LXB22.46-28 worked perfectly, thx
Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk

Digged Blur_Version.22.41.16.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 zip, and there are some changes applied to modem. Are there any noticeable changes to signal receive or fm-radio signal strength?
I'm considering to back from latest aospa-l which is 5.1.1 r8 I believe.

Will this patch erase any content on the phone?

herpez said:
Will this patch erase any content on the phone?
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No
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[NANDROID] Motorola Marshmallow Soak test v5 - Dec 13 - makes other phones jelleh!!

This is considered a beta rom. Things may break, things may change, and your phone may brick or turn into a portable toaster. I'm not responsible.
You are flashing this at your own risk!!!
This is a nandroid backed up from a US 2gb/16gb xt1540. It may or may not work on all models...that is to be determined.
Confirmed compatible variants:
XT1540 (US 1/8GB and 2/16GB) (Canada)
XT1541 (UK) (France)
(if your variant is not here it only means it's either not tested or not reported working. please test and report back!)
If you are unable to boot or obtain any signals after flashing this, it is highly recommended you flash a full factory image intended for your specific model and wait for another solution.
This is only meant to be a temporary fix while we wait for the big guys to build us a standard rom.
PLEASE READ THE GUIDE BELOW!!! Some things have changed with v3
How to install:
Extract the .tar.gz archive like any zip
copy the folder to the directory where your other TWRP nandroids are on your internal storage or sd card (TWRP/BACKUPS/ZZY222____/) in here you will see folders with dates, times, rom names and info, etc in the folder names...copy the folder you extracted to this directory.
boot to TWRP
restore this backup
if coming from anything but a previous soak test, wipe userdata
wipe cache and dalvik cache
flash systemless root zip SuperSU v2.61 (optional) DO NOT flash any lower SuperSU version!!
reboot (Please be patient...it's a VERY long wait. If you pass 10 minutes waiting and it hasn't booted, force a reboot by holding the power button)
profit!
***It is HIGHLY recommended US xt1540 users update their radio. It is not required to run this soak test, though. THIS IS ONLY FOR US USERS!!!!! DO NOT FLASH THIS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE UNITED STATES!!!!***
See this post for the updated soak test modem.img files (just flash to the modem partition with fastboot and reboot the device)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/201...-devs-moto-g3-xt1540-soak-test-files-t3255643
For anyone who is not in the contiguous USA (48 states) but still has xt1540 and would like to test the modem above, you can use the app linked below to back up your modem partition directly from your device before you try the new modem. This way you don't have to download a factory rom to get the right modem.img if you don't already have one backed up on your computer. You have to be rooted to use it.
Wanam Backup & Restore app (free)
How to root:
Please see this thread for the download:
http://www.xda-developers.com/update-to-snapprefs-xposed-module-includes-17-instagram-like-filters
The newest root method provided by chainfire does not touch the system partition. To the end-user, the only change is that when you flash a new kernel you must re-flash superSU....not your rom!!! What this means to us in this case is we can use the stock kernel provided with the soak test, flash the superSU zip, and have root, just like a Nexus device without having to wait for a permissive kernel!
*****After flashing the new systemless root zip you will be prompted to install superSU before the device reboots. DO NOT ALLOW IT TO INSTALL!!!!!! If you allow it to install with this option you will get a bootloop*****
**To view your device storage from your computer, open your notification shade, click the "USB for _____" notification, and select "transfer files (MTP)". It won't stick through a reboot, so you'll have to do this each time you boot.....the same thing goes if you unplug the cable.
Download:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByE999IDa0JnaEpnX0FCRjNxX28

Gonna try it on my xt1540. Just one question about the procedure. I just restore backup directly? Without wiping anything? Or should i wipe system at least?

feligoni said:
Gonna try it on my xt1540. Just one question about the procedure. I just restore backup directly? Without wiping anything? Or should i wipe system at least?
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TWRP wipes for you automatically in the restore process. You don't have to wipe system manually. Just restore wipe userdata and reboot!

hp420 said:
TWRP wipes for you automatically in the restore process. You don't have to wipe manually. Just restore and reboot!
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Awsome. Im downloading the file right now, gonna report back when i try it

feligoni said:
Awsome. Im downloading the file right now, gonna report back when i try it
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I'm reuploading a new nandroid...please wait to install the new version

hp420 said:
I'm reuploading a new nandroid...please wait to install the new version
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Haha, ok. I was about to restore te backup, but i'll wait.

I'm very sorry for any inconvenience guys. I know it was a very large download. This next one is about half the size.

hp420 said:
I'm very sorry for any inconvenience guys. I know it was a very large download. This next one is about half the size.
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Dont worry, i've got pretty good download speed at work hehe

All done! new link in the OP guys...go nuts

610mb??

Sarath280 said:
610mb??
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it's system and boot only, and compressed.
it's all there, trust me

hp420 said:
All done! new link in the OP guys...go nuts
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Things look good, right now it's in the eternal process of optimizing apps Just wondering, by upgrading like this, i will get updates via ota? or only if u keep updating it?

feligoni said:
Things look good, right now it's in the eternal process of optimizing apps Just wondering, by upgrading like this, i will get updates via ota? or only if u keep updating it?
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We will only get an update if our friend who is an official tester shares it with us.

Okay, it worked. I booted up perfectly, but as i needed my phone completely stable for today i reverted back to LP. But it worked well I think ill wait for a stable version though, it kind of lagged compared to LP.

feligoni said:
Okay, it worked. I booted up perfectly, but as i needed my phone completely stable for today i reverted back to LP. But it worked well I think ill wait for a stable version though, it kind of lagged compared to LP.
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Glad it worked!! Thanks for reporting back

it booted on xt1550 ril not working

Sarath280 said:
it booted on xt1550 ril not working
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have you tried manually entering your carrier's APN information?

I'm having issues extracting the System folder from the backup.
Any ideas? Trying to cook up a flashable ROM for easier testing.

l3ones said:
I'm having issues extracting the System folder from the backup.
Any ideas? Trying to cook up a flashable ROM for easier testing.
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you can extract with any of the popular file managers for android right on your phone if you'd like. It may take a little longer, but it will work.

hp420 said:
you can extract with any of the popular file managers for android right on your phone if you'd like. It may take a little longer, but it will work.
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Apparently it was just an issue with 7-zip, WinRAR handled it perfectly.
This is my first time making a flashable ROM but it should be up later today.

Cant open play store or connect to any google account

After installing MedroM I got this problem and couldn't connect to google account and every google app would crash if I tried to log in, so I flashed b161 and I still have this problem, even after numerous factory resets, has this ever happened to anyone ?

Yes, it is happening to other guys around here...
In fact is happening to all who flash B160/B161 firmware...
Is not possible to flash any firmware previously to B160/B161.
Workaround is to unlock bootloader, flash twrp, root it, reflash oeminfo for your device,
and after that you can flash another firmware again.

gtdaniel said:
Yes, it is happening to other guys around here...
In fact is happening to all who flash B160/B161 firmware...
Is not possible to flash any firmware previously to B160/B161.
Workaround is to unlock bootloader, flash twrp, root it, reflash oeminfo for your device,
and after that you can flash another firmware again.
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i'm in the same situation, i tried to do what you've said, but twrp says that the installation failed. how can I have play store working again? please help, this situation is driving me crazy!
i'm on c900 b161.

I had the same issue. I did a clean flash of the new 161 update and that made my device a C900. I have a Eurpoean model (T-Mobile Germany).
After 2 days of trying different stuff, here's what gave me a functional device with TWRP and Root back:
-Back up any data you want to keep, obviously.
-Reflash stock ROM (put UPDATE.APP on your dload/ folder on the separate SD card, then boot into the update function by turning the phone off and then holding Vol+, Vol-, Power. Just wait until it's finished.
-Unlock Bootloader again
-Download the Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/europe-vns-l31-toolkit-bootloader-t3432873
-Flash TWRP through the toolkit
-Boot TWRP and root
-In Android, enable ADB
-In the Toolkit, go to Dual Sim>Individual and select the appropriate custom.bin and oeminfo.img from the thread of the toolkit. For my European one it was L31 SS C432. Press flash and grant Root permissions on your phone.
-Turn off your phone and flash the stock ROM again like in step 1.
-If you want root, you need to unlock the Bootloader again, flash TWRP and then root it from there.
DON'T WIPE ANYTHING IN TWRP OR YOU WILL HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN!
Don't ask me how I know.
Hope this saves someone from wasting their time with this nonsense like I have.

No need to touch the oem stuff, just extract the boot.img and system.img and flash through adb, for dat you need bootloader unlocked and fastboot drivers then you can downgrade firmware and fix your sign problem or just wait for a new firmware

raffabraz said:
No need to touch the oem stuff, just extract the boot.img and system.img and flash through adb, for dat you need bootloader unlocked and fastboot drivers then you can downgrade firmware and fix your sign problem or just wait for a new firmware
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That would be much simpler, I didn't consider that. Would you mind writing up a guide?

I've had the same issue and have resolved it pretty easily,
i did the following steps ;
- download both medrom versions
- do full factory reset
- install medrom v1
- do all settings of google etc
- reboot recovery and install v2
- wipe dalvik and reboot
-- all works now except for the forceclose on facebook
ps : this answer is also in the thread ( not as extended as this but it's there )
Edit : some other apps are Force closing to, my guess is that there's a shared resource of some kind that's corrupted or something..

sirlex said:
I've had the same issue and have resolved it pretty easily,
i did the following steps ;
- download both medrom versions
- do full factory reset
- install medrom v1
- do all settings of google etc
- reboot recovery and install v2
- wipe dalvik and reboot
-- all works now except for the forceclose on facebook
ps : this answer is also in the thread ( not as extended as this but it's there )
Edit : some other apps are Force closing to, my guess is that there's a shared resource of some kind that's corrupted or something..
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Force closing is caused by the oeminfo in my experience. Can you check in the "About Phone" section which build number your phone currently has? Should be something along the lines of "VNS-L31C432B161" where C432 indicates the region code.

since I am Running MEDROM v2 it shows just that. However , I do know it is based on b161

HeavyHDx said:
I had the same issue. I did a clean flash of the new 161 update and that made my device a C900. I have a Eurpoean model (T-Mobile Germany).
After 2 days of trying different stuff, here's what gave me a functional device with TWRP and Root back:
-Back up any data you want to keep, obviously.
-Reflash stock ROM (put UPDATE.APP on your dload/ folder on the separate SD card, then boot into the update function by turning the phone off and then holding Vol+, Vol-, Power. Just wait until it's finished.
-Unlock Bootloader again
-Download the Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/development/europe-vns-l31-toolkit-bootloader-t3432873
-Flash TWRP through the toolkit
-Boot TWRP and root
-In Android, enable ADB
-In the Toolkit, go to Dual Sim>Individual and select the appropriate custom.bin and oeminfo.img from the thread of the toolkit. For my European one it was L31 SS C432. Press flash and grant Root permissions on your phone.
-Turn off your phone and flash the stock ROM again like in step 1.
-If you want root, you need to unlock the Bootloader again, flash TWRP and then root it from there.
DON'T WIPE ANYTHING IN TWRP OR YOU WILL HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN!
Don't ask me how I know.
Hope this saves someone from wasting their time with this nonsense like I have.
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Thank you so much , you saved my phone !!
Fllashing stock rom again isnt necessary , just flash the oeminfo, reboot, they will tell you an encryption password, so you have to do a factory reset AND DONE !

simo255 said:
Thank you so much , you saved my phone !!
it doesn't need to reflash stock rom again, just flash the oeminfo, reboot, they will tell you an encryption password, so you have to do a factory reset AND DONE !
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Interesting, when I tried to do a factory reset after that screen, it always failed.

HeavyHDx said:
Interesting, when I tried to do a factory reset after that screen, it always failed.
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You have to flash the stock recovery to do a Factory reset

medRom v2 fix
Hi all.
I think i found solution for Google login issue.
I use European VNS-L21-C432B161 dual sim phone with lattest rom.
I flashed medRom v2 with full wipes.
Ofcourse i Can not log in Google Services.
Today i download 3 Google apk files. Installed and it works.
Sorry. I cant post ling on XDA now.im newbie
Link in My profils.
There is instruction how i do:
1. Installed Gmail apk and login.
2. Installed Android System Web Wiev apk.
3. Installed Google Play Service apk
Proof: in My profils description in Youtube
Download Files: watch in YOUTUBE description.
Hope helps for someone.

Could someone provide me the correct oeminfo and custom.bin for a European/German model? C432? The images inlcuded in the toolkit don't work for me, it still crashes or can't communicate with the google server

Deddline said:
Hi all.
I think i found solution for Google login issue.
I use European VNS-L21-C432B161 dual sim phone with lattest rom.
I flashed medRom v2 with full wipes.
Ofcourse i Can not log in Google Services.
Today i download 3 Google apk files. Installed and it works.
Sorry. I cant post ling on XDA now.im newbie
Link in My profils.
There is instruction how i do:
1. Installed Gmail apk and login.
2. Installed Android System Web Wiev apk.
3. Installed Google Play Service apk
Proof: in My profils description in Youtube
Download Files: watch in YOUTUBE description.
Hope helps for someone.
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Installing Android System Web View apk from apkmirror solved the problem for me (arm + x86 package). Thank you

HeavyHDx said:
I had the same issue. I did a clean flash of the new 161 update and that made my device a C900. I have a Eurpoean model (T-Mobile Germany).
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I got my P9 Lite from Congstar in Germany. I didn't knew, that the device would be branded by Telekom. I flashed the B161 and couldn't connect to any google account. Thankfully updating the webview apk via apk mirror solved this problem. But this leaves me with 2 questions and maybe you could answer these...?
1) Do you know which stock rom would work the best with my device (VNS-L31 without the possibility to use two sim cards ) and where I could download this stock rom.
2) Is the B161 supposed to work fine after solving this issue or are there other problems with it?
I would be really happy if someone of you could help me. :good:

MartinMo said:
1) Do you know which stock rom would work the best with my device (VNS-L31 without the possibility to use two sim cards ) and where I could download this stock rom.
2) Is the B161 supposed to work fine after solving this issue or are there other problems with it?
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1) The best stock ROM would either be, well, the stock ROM, or the Revolution ROM.
2) I've had some strange behavior with Relay for Reddit and frequent crashes of WhatsApp when sending messages. Right now I'm on Lineage OS 14.1 and it's really great. Camera's a bit slow, but otherwise I love it. I missed stock Android.

HeavyHDx said:
1) The best stock ROM would either be, well, the stock ROM, or the Revolution ROM.
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Isn't Nougat still a beta...? I'm looking for a stable stock version of EMUI...
HeavyHDx said:
2) I've had some strange behavior with Relay for Reddit and frequent crashes of WhatsApp when sending messages. Right now I'm on Lineage OS 14.1 and it's really great. Camera's a bit slow, but otherwise I love it. I missed stock Android.
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Thank you, tomorrow I'll test if Whatsapp working fine or not, that's important for me. Is Lineage 14.1 the most stable Lineage version?

Nougat is still in beta, yes. The full version is expected to come out within the next few weeks.
14.1 refers to the Android version which is 7.1.1. They adopted CyanogenMod's naming scheme. You'll still need to update LineageOS to get bugfixes and such. The dev releases a new update every 2 or 3 days, just check their website periodically.

Deddline said:
Hi all.
I think i found solution for Google login issue.
I use European VNS-L21-C432B161 dual sim phone with lattest rom.
I flashed medRom v2 with full wipes.
Ofcourse i Can not log in Google Services.
Today i download 3 Google apk files. Installed and it works.
Sorry. I cant post ling on XDA now.im newbie
Link in My profils.
There is instruction how i do:
1. Installed Gmail apk and login.
2. Installed Android System Web Wiev apk.
3. Installed Google Play Service apk
Proof: in My profils description in Youtube
Download Files: watch in YOUTUBE description.
Hope helps for someone.
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Installed Android System Web Viev .apk did the trick for me, too. muchos gracias.

How to update baseband without losing your data or locking bootloader

Hello everybody...
This post was created with the intention of helping those people who want to upgrade their baseband version of ZUK Z2+. There are some methods to do this, some of them could erase all your information (qfil) and some others could block bootloader (.zip).
The presented method in this post will not erase either your data or block your bootloader.
Note: when I say "data" I'm referring to images, downloads, videos, etc. This method won't erase any data located on root/sdcard.
Here are the steps for upgrading baseband:
1: Download this ROM and transfer it to you cellphone. (NOTE: It's highly recommended to download it from your PC. I downloaded it through my phone and at the time of flahing, it gave me an error; It said it was a corrupt file. So, download it through your PC.)
2: Go to TWRP and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache.
3: Flash the ROM and be patient.
As the aim of this post is upgrading the baseband, some of you might wonder "Is it necessary to boot up so that baseband could be updated?", I don't actually know it. When I installed this ROM at first I wasn't after a baseband upgrade, rather taste it to see how it was (btw, it's the best nougat ROM so far; my humble opinion). So, we could say that you can try not to wait till it boot up, and install your whished ROM right after the first flashed ROM. But I highly recommend you to taste this ROM.
IMPORTANT DATA: this ROM will update baseband to 1.70 version.
There is a more recent version than the one used on the steps above (I do not know whether this version is capable of upgrading baseband or not. I tried to root that version with Magisk 15.3 but unable to). Here is the ROM.
If you decided to taste this ROM you should know that the only available languages are Chinese and English, and flashing gapps' zip won't work. In order for you all to solve gapps problem do the following:
1: Download Google Installer 2.0
2: Install, open and download all fundamental data from Google Installer
3: For contacs app to work properly do the fallowing: go to settings/apps/Google Contact Sync/Permissions, grant all permissions and restart your phone.
This ROM includes some chinese apps, but those can be disabled very easily if you go to apps' window.
LongTap does not work on this ROM.
Thanks to @Not_James_Bond for providing me the GoogleDrive's link of the ROM, since the official website is weibo and it's a little bit tedious download things from there.

Reserved :v

How to enable swipe up open dockon this ROM like Oreo some days ago I did but now i cant find that option but when I installed other ROM I forgot how to do that
can u please help me ??

dawoodrangrez said:
How to enable swipe up open dockon this ROM like Oreo some days ago I did but now i cant find that option but when I installed other ROM I forgot how to do that
can u please help me ??
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You just have to update OnePlus Launcher...

MaikelAt said:
Reserved :v
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Please make a video showing the features, home screens, VoLte, camera etc and post it on youtube that will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

rakeshsainixyz said:
Please make a video showing the features, home screens, VoLte, camera etc and post it on youtube that will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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On YouTube there are some reviews... Like this one or others

Is there a similar rom for indian variant which updates baseband to 1.76???

MaikelAt said:
Here are the steps for upgrading baseband:
1: Download this ROM and transfer it to you cellphone. (NOTE: It's highly recommended to download it from your PC. I downloaded it through my phone and at the time of flahing, it gave me an error; It said it was a corrupt file. So, download it through your PC.)
2: Go to TWRP and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache.
3: Flash the ROM and be patient.
...
IMPORTANT DATA: this ROM will update baseband to 1.70 version.
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OMG...
Do you seriously think that to change the baseband you need to flash a new ROM ???
It is necessary to follow closely the answers to your questions. Everything is much simpler.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75337122&postcount=881

Nordicus said:
OMG...
Do you seriously think that to change the baseband you need to flash a new ROM ???
It is necessary to follow closely the answers to your questions. Everything is much simpler.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75337122&postcount=881
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Maybe you got him all wrong. It's the safest way bcz on Zukfans thread some zips lock bootloader so we have to flash unlock img right after baseband flashing. If anyone boots without flashing img he/she may lose his internal storage . So it's imp to flash unlock img before booting up the device right after updating baseband.

abhi8192 said:
Is there a similar rom for indian variant which updates baseband to 1.76???
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I don't actually know... I'll try to find it out and let you know...