Hello XDA brothers
First of all i want to thank all the devs for their efforts. I have collected & compiled all the info from various sources, credit as usual goes to original devs
PS: Ok guys this thread will be updated real soon as i was able to get some extra space... Will post the latest developments in the reserved area..I want to thank this really helpful mod @mark manning as this thread will remain active because of him only
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Drivers | ADB installer
Recovery Related Stuff (Entering Recovery|Stock Recovery | Custom Recovery)
Rooting | Flashing | Applying OTA
Changing from CN to WW version
Unlocking Bootloader (UNOFFICIAL METHOD)
Xposed Framework Installer
Viper4Android Related Stuff
Adjusting DPI without root
NTFS support for OTG devices
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1) Drivers | ADB installer:
ASUS USB DRIVERS (FOR INSTALLING THESE DRIVER SEE THIS https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/installation-instructions-for-intel-android-usb-driver)
15 sec ADB installed
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2) Recovery Related Stuff (Entering Recovery| Stock Recovery | Custom Recovery)
2.1) Entering Recovery mode
Steps:
Turn off you Zenfone 2
Hold Power button + Volume up
When the phone is vibrating release power button
You can select Normal boot or Recovery boot by pressing Volume up/down button.. To enter Recovery mode choose recovery boot.
Then you will see sleeping android robot. Press power button + Volume up and release the buttons.
You are now in Recovery mode
NOTE: After rooting many users are not able to enter recovery..The dead android bot with error appears...To enter recovery follow these steps:
Method 1:
Enter recovery as you normally do
When you see a dead android bot with an error press and hold power button, then (while holding power button) quickly press Vol up and release and then release power button..
NOTE: IF METHOD 1 FAILS try METHOD 2 it will definitely work
Method 2:
Connect your device and open adb
In adb Type
Code:
fastboot erase cache
2.2) Stock Recovery
For STOCK recovery collection: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/setyy42t2cymy#dy87k1a0f8m81
2.3) Custom Recovery
2.3.1) Tethered Recovery
NOTE: YOU MAY STILL FACE SOME BUGS as this project is STILL IN DEVELOPMENT STAGE.. If you experience any bug please report to the OP at http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532 or at http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10167#bugReporter
credit goes to: TheSSJ , social-design-concepts , vampirefo
Steps:
Replace the recovery.zip in "CWM_Zenfone_2_IntelFB_RecoveryLauncher" from http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=13221
Start the procedure by using cai_dat_CWM.bat
Type ACCEPT (case sensitive!) and enter
Type T4 and enter
Set your timezone when booting the first time into the Recovery, maybe this fixes the backup and restore bug (needs to be done just once)
Unplug your USB cable from the device, too, before flashing, backing up and/or restoring
2.3.2) UN-Tethered Recovery
NOTE: YOU MAY STILL FACE SOME BUGS as this project is STILL IN DEVELOPMENT STAGE.. If you experience any bug please report to the OP at http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532 or at http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10167#bugReporter
Steps:
Method 1:
Root your device (See #3.1 in this thread)
Unlock your Bootloader (See this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/congrats-to-bootlocker-unlocked-t3138547)
Download twrp.img , unpack and put on sd-card
Open adb and type
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/by-name/recovery
reboot recovery
Method 2:
Download twrp.img , unpack and put it in your adb/fastboot directory
Unlock your Bootloader (See this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/congrats-to-bootlocker-unlocked-t3138547)
Boot into bootloader
Open up fastboot on your PC and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Reboot into Recovery
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3) Rooting | Flashing | Applying OTA
3.1) Rooting Zenfone 2
NOTE:If you root via METHOD 1 you can update SuperSu app as well as update binaries but PLEASE DON'T apply any OTA update as the phone WILL GET STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP...Manually flash the firmware via adb...
If you root via METHOD 2 you CAN UPDATE VIA OTA/NO BOOTLOOPS BUT YOU HAVE TO UNROOT FIRST BEFORE APPLYING OTA
If you root via METHOD 3 you CAN UPDATE VIA OTA/NO BOOTLOOPS AND UN-ROOTING BEFORE APPLYING ANY OTA IS NOT NECESSARY.
Method 1 (PRE-ROOTED SYSTEM.IMG) :
Credit goes to: shakalaca , keepfishes
First things first: (get this straight, don't download the wrong firmware and flash the wrong thing)
ZE550ML = Z008
ZE551ML = Z00A
Files Needed:
Drivers for Asus Zenfone 2 installed on PC
ADB installed on your PC (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view?usp=sharing)
Flash Tools (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3301263&d=1431011927)
Pre-rooted system.img and recovery (https://mega.co.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw) (Download the correct firmware according to your phone)
WinRar
Steps:
Download the pre-rooted system.img folder (Download the correct firmware according to your phone ZE550ML = Z008 , ZE551ML = Z00A )
Download and run WinRAR . Click on the '.zip' part of the system.img file. You will see that WinRAR puts all the parts together and offers you an option to extract the one big system.img. Go ahead and extract it to the folder the other parts of the ROM are in.
Unzip the FlashTools.zip and copy the following 4 downloaded files and paste it into extracted flashtools folder:
boot.img (~ 11MB)
droidboot.img (~ 13MB)
recovery.img (~ 11MB)
system.img (~ 2GB)
Disconnect your phone from PC/Laptop.. Power it 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 connect your phone via USB to your computer.
At the flashtools folder press Shift + Right Click.. Then select "Open command here"...
Copy and paste the following commands in the command prompt window (line by line) and press enter after each line. WAIT for the process to complete before copying and pasting the next line:
Code:
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
The last step will take quite a while before it returns to the blinking cursor. Once it does, it's done and you can plug out the USB and press the power button, reboot your phone and when it starts up, your phone is ROOTED! You should see a # sign in the status bar
Method 2 (ROOTING VIA TEMPORARY CWM):
Credit goes to: @29y6145 , social-design-concepts , Chinaphonearena
NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY CWM with the primary purpose of INJECTING SuperSU onto your Asus Zenfone 2. It doesn't permanently replace recovery and YOU CAN UPDATE VIA OTA USING THIS METHOD BUT PLEASE UNROOT FIRST BEFORE APPLYING ANY OTA...
Steps:
Download the Asus Zenfone temporary CWM package
Unzip the package
Copy SuperSU.zip to the base of your SD card
Enable USB debugging
With your phone on, attach it to PC via USB
Run 'cai_dat_CWM.bat' from the CWM package
In the black command window that opens, type ACCEPT
Type T4
Phone will reboot into fastboot and you'll see commands being issued from the PC cmd window copying the temporary recovery
You may see some funked up images on your display for a bit. Remove the USB cable and within 30 seconds should then see it booted into CWM
Select install update
Navigate to SuperSU.zip and install
Method 3 (1 CLICK ROOT TOOL):
credit goes to: shakalaca for this tool , saurabhrck for informing me about the updated tool
Note: You need Asus Zenfone 2 drivers and ADB installed on ur PC
Steps for rooting if you are a WINDOWS user:
Download the 1 Click Root Tool for Zenfone 2 from https://mega.co.nz/#!R8k0zACY!xaiNnxyAijsUwJL3l9koo1Iyr-pIjQmwVkVE8A_lv8Y or from https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B936USMlQhtKbmZLZDE3N1JMazA/view?usp=sharing
Unzip and connect your phone to PC
Run CheckBeforeAction.bat .... You will get confirmation to proceed to next step
Now run Root_zenfone.bat
Your Device will be rooted automatically
Steps for rooting if you are a LINUX user:
Download 1 Click root tool from MEGA https://mega.co.nz/#!R8k0zACY!xaiNnxyAijsUwJL3l9koo1Iyr-pIjQmwVkVE8A_lv8Y
or from Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B936USMlQhtKbmZLZDE3N1JMazA/view?usp=sharing
Unzip and run root.sh
3.2) Flashing Zenfone 2 via ADB
Tools Required:
Asus USB Drivers
ADB installed on your PC/Laptop
Asus Zenfone 2 Firmware from the Official ASUS support website
Method:
Turn off your Zenfone 2
Go to recovery mode
Select apply update from ADB
Connect your zenfone 2 with USB cable to your PC/laptop
Open command prompt in Windows (in the same folder where ADB is located)
Check connection by typing adb devices in the command prompt.. If connection successful there will be a list of Zenfone 2 device.
Type
Code:
adb sideload file.zip (where file.zip is the file name of the Asus firmware)
Wait until the process is complete
3.3) Applying OTA
credit goes to: ansebovi
For applying OTA please see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-apply-ota-bootloop-rooted-zf2-t3127835
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4) Changing from CN to WW version
Credit goes to: vivix
Please follow these steps to change your firmware from CN version to WW version:
NOTE: PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT RECOVERY IMAGE...
ZE550ML = Z008
ZE551ML = Z00A
Download the latest recovery image (For Z00A=2.19.40.22 , For Z008= 2.19.40.13) from http://www.mediafire.com/folder/setyy42t2cymy#dy87k1a0f8m81
Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)
Using ADB command prompt flash files by using fastboot commands :
Code:
[/B][/FONT][CODE] [FONT=Century Gothic][B]fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][B] fastboot flash boot boot.img
[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][B] fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
[/B][/FONT]
[*]Reboot phone
[*] Download the latest OTA... For Z00A= 2.19.40.22 click here ......... For Z008=2.19.40.13 click here
[*]FOR Z00A users: Rename OTA file from UL-Z00A-WW-2.19.40.22-user.zip to UL-Z00A-CN-2.19.40.22-user.zip to get notification about update available.
[*]FOR Z008 users: Rename OTA file from UL-Z008-WW-2.19.40.22-user.zip to UL-Z008-CN-2.19.40.22-user.zip to get notification about update available.
[*] Update via notification about new update available
[*] Wait till update will finish (approx 10 min)
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5) Unlocking Bootloader (UNOFFICIAL METHOD)
Credits goes to: ravian29, shakalaca
NOTE: Please note that this method is not recommended by Asus and is the un-official method of unlocking bootloader...Please proceed at your own risk..
For unlocking your boot-loader please visit this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/congrats-to-bootlocker-unlocked-t3138547
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6) Xposed Framework Installer
To install Xposed Framework on Zenfone 2 follow these steps:
Download Xposed Installer from https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ujzTEVERI_T3I4bUtrWUJlRzQ/view?usp=sharing
Connect your zenfone 2 with USB (USB debugging enabled)
Extract the downloaded folder and launch InstallXposedFramework.bat (phone will reboot)
Now launch InstallXposedInstaller.bat to install Xposed apk on your phone. Enjoy Xposed on your zenfone 2
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7) Viper4Android Related Stuff
NOTE: NEED ROOT FOR THIS, BUSYBOX INSTALLED AND SE-LINUX MODE SET TO PERMISSIVE
7.1) Installing Viper4Android on Zenfone 2
Make sure you have rooted, installed busy box and set the SE-Linux to permissive on your phone
Download the Viper4Android zip file from http://www.mediafire.com/?cnqqdme51qy9ft4
Extract the zip file and copy "ViPER4Android_FX_A4.x.apk" on your phone
Install the apk and open it... You will be asked to install the drivers..Click "Yes" and reboot your phone
Enable Master switch for Viper4android on Headphones/Speaker/Bluetooth and tweak.
7.2) Enabling V4A on MXPlayer / PowerAmp / Youtube:
credit goes to: KaiStone
To make V4A work on these apps just push this audio_policy file in " /system/etc/"
Alternatively you can also edit audio_policy file manually by searching and editing "/system/etc/audio_policy.conf" file
NOTE: Please double check before removing any code as removing codes other than these will cause the loss of sound
Find and Remove this code:
Code:
deep_buffer {
sampling_rates 48000
channel_masks AUDIO_CHANNEL_OUT_STEREO
formats AUDIO_FORMAT_PCM_16_BIT
devices AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_EARPIECE|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_SPEAKER|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_WIRED_HEADSET|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_WIRED_HEADPHONE|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_ALL_SCO
flags AUDIO_OUTPUT_FLAG_DEEP_BUFFER
}
Consider to Remove (Consider Only, NOT NECESSARY until you doubt that you are facing some difficulties)
Code:
[COLOR=Red][COLOR=Black]codec_offload {
outputs {
codec_offload {
sampling_rates 8000|11025|12000|16000|22050|24000|32000|44100|48000
channel_masks AUDIO_CHANNEL_OUT_MONO|AUDIO_CHANNEL_OUT_STEREO
formats AUDIO_FORMAT_MP3|AUDIO_FORMAT_AAC
devices AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_EARPIECE|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_SPEAKER|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_WIRED_HEADSET|AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_WIRED_HEADPHONE
flags AUDIO_OUTPUT_FLAG_COMPRESS_OFFLOAD|AUDIO_OUTPUT_FLAG_NON_BLOCKING
}
}
}
[/COLOR][/COLOR]
STOCK AUDIO_POLICY.CONF FILE IN-CASE YOU MESSED UP:
credits goes to: fuzzybuffalo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3374586
7.3) Convolver Samples for Viper4android Here is the collection of Convolver Samples for Viper4android (around 390)..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/collection-convolver-samples-389-t3140299
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8) Adjusting DPI without root
Credit goes to BurritoBashr
To adjust the DPI follow the steps below, THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT.
NOTE: I have used the DPI 250 here you can adjust the DPI according to your own taste. The default DPI is 480
1) Enable USB Debugging
2) Start ADB and check if you see your device by typing
Code:
adb devices
3) If you see your phone go ahead and type
Code:
adb shell wm density 250
4) Reboot your phone to apply the effects system wide.
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9) NTFS support for OTG devices
Credit goes to sorg
NOTE: PLEASE BACKUP YOUR VOLD FILE BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.
Steps:
Click to download vold_with_NTFS
Unpack archive and replace /system/bin/vold
Set permissions 755 (rwxr-xr-x): chmod 755 /system/bin/vold
Reboot
STOCK VOLD FILE :
credit goes to: GeneralPag for uploading the stock vold file
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B4lokICL3cTDaVVzRnBSOGdHcGM&export=download
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Hi there,
In point 12, the links to the recovery images are dead....do you have an alternative location where they can be found?
Many thanks
*** Update ***
Sorry for the HUGE quote of the entire message I originally posted! I've now trimmed that out. And thanks again for the updated links.
vincexda said:
In point 12, the links to the recovery images are dead....do you have an alternative location where they can be found?
Many thanks
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Link updated..Although you could also download the recovery images from point 8 Please check the link and press thanks if i helped
hi sorry im so noob..would like to know what does wiping cache partition do? do you have to do it every intall of root?tnx
Many thankK's for this, my CN ZF2 now running on WW! Great tutorial.
Can I root with pre-rooted image following the steps in this thread if I am already on the more recent firmware update version? And if you are rooted is it still possible to keep root and OTA if you don't upgrade SU and SU binaries?
upgrading chinese rom to ww rom - step 12.
could you explain how do i use adb? and where do i store the recovery images on my pc or phone?
is the CN version worthwhile after changing to ww rom? i got the 64gb for 337$, cancel the order or keep it?
thanks
kanagawaben said:
Can I root with pre-rooted image following the steps in this thread if I am already on the more recent firmware update version? And if you are rooted is it still possible to keep root and OTA if you don't upgrade SU and SU binaries?
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For your second question, I know that one is correct. If you're on the most recent firmware update, then you'll need to flash the same pre-rooted firmware. Check out shacka's links to see if it's there, and if not then keep checking until he uploads it.
Sent from the Ace's MB865 using Tapatalk
Aceofzeroz said:
For your second question, I know that one is correct. If you're on the most recent firmware update, then you'll need to flash the same pre-rooted firmware. Check out shacka's links to see if it's there, and if not then keep checking until he uploads it.
Sent from the Ace's MB865 using Tapatalk
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Thanks. Was actually able to get the earlier firmware version pre-rooted image flashed and working following the steps in this thread, although it didn't work properly first time of trying (kept getting some error message about android.media). Once I had deleted user data and reflashed the pre-rooted image it worked fine. However, when I tried to do OTA I got stuck in a bootloop despite not having updated su or binaries - I guess some legacy of having previously been on the latest firmware? Anyway, sorted it out and all working fine and fast now on rooted and debloated 2.14.30.11 so I'm happy to stick with that until a more major update comes along (Android 5.1 for example).
Error!
I followed the instructions on "3) Rooting Zenfone 2" to root my ZE551ML / Z00A, and rebooted the phone.
Now my phone is messed up:
- it wont take me to homescreen ("Unfortunately, System UI has stopped", "Unfortunately, the process android.process.media has stopped")
- i can get past lockscreen
- tried rerooting again to no success
- phone wont boot to recovery (error & dead android with red triangle)
Note that the phone isnt bricked, and Im not stuck in a bootloop.
What do I do? Please help..
Sounds similar to the problems I initially had. Try entering into fastboot mode then connect to your computer and do a fastboot -w command to wipe your cache and data. Then try to flash the images as per the root guide on this thread again.
>Note: You can adjust the DPI according to your own taste
What was the orig. DPI when i want back?
tasar said:
>Note: You can adjust the DPI according to your own taste
What was the orig. DPI when i want back?
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I guess its around 300....try that and report back
Device info show me 480dpi and density unknown. I found no entry in build.prop
tasar said:
Device info show me 480dpi and density unknown. I found no entry in build.prop
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Same here couldnt find any entry in build.prop.. But i checked via various apps it shows as u said 480dpi.. I have included the screenshot...
But was 250 (like the tut on opener) no to small? Don't trust to test ?
after doing #12, update CN version to WW version
is it possible to receive an OTA Update via wifi after i upgrade my CN version to WW version. 2.15.40.13 has been released and yet i cant receive that ota update. is it possible?
Hi!
I can't flash my Redmi note 4G, it seems there's no way to get into recovery/fastboot mode.
It has china MIUI
ROM version: MIUI-KHICNBF28.0
Any way to "force" the phone in order to be flashed?
Already tried:
Power + Volume up = gets to a useless menu
Power + Volume down = normal boot
Updater app = no way to reboot in recovery mode, no way to select new flash
Tried to flash using adb and fastboot using Macbook, no luck, adb sees no device attached.
Please help! :crying:
fabsvaltis said:
Hi!
I can't flash my Redmi note 4G, it seems there's no way to get into recovery/fastboot mode.
It has china MIUI
ROM version: MIUI-KHICNBF28.0
Any way to "force" the phone in order to be flashed?
Already tried:
Power + Volume up = gets to a useless menu
Power + Volume down = normal boot
Updater app = no way to reboot in recovery mode, no way to select new flash
Tried to flash using adb and fastboot using Macbook, no luck, adb sees no device attached.
Please help! :crying:
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same here. useless fastboot mode and rom also .
never happend to me
---------- Post added at 05:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:10 PM ----------
Ermm Did U Fix it ?
Khicnbf28.0
hi, i haave the same problem, and my device is fake. maybe your's too.
Anyone have backup of stock KHICNBF28.0 rom? i need it to unbrick my device.
go claim your guarantee before it expired
Hi, (Technical complexity alert!!)
Step 1. Get Android SDK, with platform tools
Step 2. Setup UDEV rules for ur phome
Step 3. use adb to boot into bootloader
$./adb reboot bootloader
Step 4. Push the CWM or Philz Recovery or TWRP zip file to phone root dir
$./adb push 'philz-recovery.zip' '/media/' '<ur phone root folder>'
Step 5. Use fastboot to boot into CWM or Philz Recovery or TWRP
$./fastboot boot philz-recovery.img #this temporarily boots recovery without installing it
Step 6. Take backup on phone or ext sd card
Step 7. Use adb to copy ur backup folder from ph to computer for safe keeping
$./adb pull '/storage/emulated/legacy/clockworkmod/backup'
Step 8. Select and install Zip file that you pushed in step 4
Step 9. Done ur phone now has a custom recovery installed, now it very easy to install custom ROMs
Unbrick Zenfone 2 ze550ml/ze551mlTutorial how unbrick (save) a cable suspended Zenfone 2 (lost bootloader) absolutely can not use or connect ADB recovery, fastboot to perform the operating system reload. Have to say this is the measure of last resort that you can perform with the Zenfone his second before the machine is required to submit to ASUS support.
How to know that your Zenfone 2 is bricked ?
>> Device can not start, only logo ASUS quite awhile now off. If you use keyboard shortcuts to access cluster bootloader (droidboot), display the cable connection icon which is usually called "the hanging cable."
Device can not connect to your computer regardless of whether in any mode (including ADB, fastboot), this leads to not be able to use ADB fastboot.
Cause: Loss bootloader
Damaged in a bootable partition.
-Most Of the cases are droidboot.img can flash the wrong file by other files as boot.img, recovery.img or get confused by any other machine on the line.
-Case Rare than natural bootable partition defective (not by you impact) or in some cases droidboot.img flash file into the machine suddenly collapsed sources can also occur.
The issue of "hanging cable screen" on Zenfone 2:
-Not Like Zenfone front lines, as his son Zenfone 6 was holding here, he was not sure the cable hanging screens you skipped bootloader, I can still access the bootloader, normal recovery. While on Zenfone 2, once encountered this phenomenon, make sure the machine's bootloader has been lost, this time ADB and fastboot recovery is meaningless.
How to unbrick?
This section explains how unbrick, you do not need sports references may skip and go to parts made right. You are using the Zen series (fone / pad) platform using Intel chips may also refer to similar application for its line, of course, will not be quite the same.
-When Your units with brick Zenfone 2, meaning lost bootloader (in this case), you can not lead to any use fastboot mode to flash the ROM file anymore. Typically, in this case, then one would have to use some special tools to be able to load directly into memory (memory) of the lower level as the bootloader using box, the second in the testpoint or the second machine sprung straight into memory ... However, for the mobile Intel chips sales are done with relatively simple parts, they provide a driver called IntelSocUSB available, when necessary Equipment using bootloader, you could still lose the connection with your computer via lower IntelSoc mode for use in emergencies.
IntelSoc edge-side connection, you also need to use additional software xFSTK Downloader, the tool support is simply loaded bootloader instead of using complex command lines. Unlike the methods used img file, which is when you already have a bootloader, as available "basis" can thus use only 1 img file. In contrast when used xFSTK Downloader you must have 2 file dnx_fwr.bin and ifwi.bin firmware, bootloader file same file simultaneously in the form of a new bin can be loaded into the device.
-Once You have successfully loaded bootloader can easily use tools like ADB fastboot nap ROM or ASUS FlashTool to bring "life" to return to the their Zen2 then.
Perform:
You must perform sequential follow the steps indicated below, a process steps will include many small, you also need to do before the next turn. Since there are many different levels and its brick is just so normal users can not list them all the way, I will try to extend to all cases that may occur, you just follow the sequence guidance, if encountered other problems please cmt for further discussion.
Step 1: Install the driver and connect mode IntelSocUSB IntelSoc
-This Is the driver help with a computer connected to your Zen2 IntelSoc mode as mentioned above. Because of this special driver, on some machines running windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 you can not install the normal way is that to add a little more tricks, not too hard, I'll complete list Under.
1.1 - Install IntelSocUSB
-First, Please disconnect the machine Zenfone your 2.
-Download Driver IntelSocUSB here:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHbURUNk1ZTHI2Mjg/view?usp=sharing
If you're using Windows 7:
Right-click the file -Click iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0 choose "Run as Administrator".
-Make The installation steps as usual until you see a small window "Windows Security" requires authentication settings then click on the "install this driver software anyway"
-After This step, the driver installation is finished, continue to section 1.2 for connecting IntelSoc regime.
If you're using Windows 8 / 8.1:
-On Keyboard press Windows + I to show charm bar bar in the right corner, click on the item setting.
Choose "Change PC Settings" to enter the PC Settings.
Choose the General tab and navigate to Advanced Startup section, continue click Restart now.
This force will reboot windows and allows you access to the advanced mode, in turn selected the following items: Troubleshoot - -Startup Settings Advanced Options and then click the Restart button to restart the computer.
-Continue Press 7 on the keypad to access the installation mode allows drivers.
Right-click the file -Click iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0 choose "Run as Administrator".
-Make The installation steps as usual until you see a small window "Windows Security" requires authentication settings then click on the "install this driver software anyway"
-After This step, the driver installation is finished, continue to section 1.2 for connecting IntelSoc regime.
If you're using Windows 10:
-On Keyboard press Windows + I or click Start, select Settings.
-In The Settings window, select the Update & security.
-Continue Choose recovery and click "Restart now".
-When The computer has access to the Advanced screen, how similar startup with Windows 8 above.
-After This step, the driver installation is finished, continue to section 1.2 for connecting IntelSoc regime.
1.2 Connect with computer IntelSoc Zenfone 2:
After driver installation step above 1.1 as successful you are in a window like this, do not click Next yet. Now you must complete step IntelSoc connection before installing xfstk downloader.
-The Device manager: right-click the Computer icon, select Manager, find the device manager.
-In Device manager, to IntelSOC, click the down side, you only see the present only one item is Intel SoC driver.
Ash back to the Zenfone 2, shutdown, press simultaneously the key "source" + "volume +", of course you will see a screen hanging cables.
-Connect to your computer via USB cable, to standard Intel SOC driver position, wait a few seconds if the current add an item immediately below another MOOREFIELD new devices is successful.
-If You have not been, the test performed as follows: turn off the machine, plug the cable into the computer, press the power button until the device vibrates slightly, then release.
-This Is a required step to complete before performing next.
Ash back window IntelSOC earlier installation, click Next and Finish.
1.3 Installing xfstk-downloader:
Download xFSTK Downloader v1.7 here:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHbDNQdy1jVUJFcEE/view?usp=sharing
-Download And install with a setup similar to IntelSoc Driver guided above is, simple installation process does deserve to be noted.
-That's It step 1.
Step 2: Use the Downloader to reload the bootloader xFSTK
This is a tool to support the new bootloader loaded into memory chip straight soc IntelSoc mode.
XFSTK load Downloader v1.7:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHbDNQdy1jVUJFcEE/view?usp=sharing
-The Necessary files:
ZE551ML: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHR21YaDdXdUNlOGs/view? Usp = sharing
ZE550ML: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHcHg4WXJQckFGOTA/view? Usp = sharing
After downloading the necessary files extract to a separate folder 3 file dnx_fwr.bin, ifwi.bin, bootloader.
-Open XFSTK Downloader, first passed MRD tab A0 / B0 + A0 + CRC as shown Moor.
-Then Go to Options to change the value in the Value section Override Flag GP 0x80000807. Click OK is complete initial preparation.
This force remains connected to the phone cable.
Begin the process of loading the bootloader:
+ First in turn selected item Firmware FW 2 cells and IFWI DNX 2 dnx_fwr.bin and ifwi.bin file.
+ Section IFWI: skip the first box, in the box looking to file droidboot_dnx.img.POS_sign.bin Image OS, here is our bootloader files.
Now let's go to the Device Status section below, this section shows the number of connected IntelSoc, you need at least one device is connected. If in step 1 you do succeed, make sure xFSTK Downloader also get equipment, if not retry the connection cable.
Just click on the download button to start Begin implementation.
-Here You may see error faild continuity however kept calm to software performance. Until now informed SUCCESS as shown below, then congratulate you, our problem is almost solved.
The process is loaded bootloader successful restart when you will not see another familiar ASUS screen but instead is a 4 color, just like some TV stations stop broadcasting on TV.
Shortcuts in bootloader test can not yet see. Now you can load the ROM via fastboot mode / droidboot and know.
-If Not know how to do this, see step 4. If the flash ROM or flash via fastboot not finished still not on the operating system, your computer would be heavier than normal, continue to step 3.
-Note: Hanging cable phenomenon will appear again if you are not successful flash ROM. Each drawing shows the cable hanging out, you need to perform this step 2.
Step 3 (if applicable): Using ASUS FlashTool reloaded raw files.
Here's how to load ROM via fastboot mode is considered as the most supportive.
Download ASUS FlashTool 1.0.0.14: the previous version can not support Zenfone 2.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4uMV7GwfDAEYm5RWTFydXZWOTQ
Download firmware for ZE551ML 2.20.40.194 raw format here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0v_vGzEh1G5WU1QTzlTOExIekU/view
Version for ZE550ML 2.20.40.155 raw format here: https://yadi.sk/d/XAUyR8eRtuKdA
Installing ASUS FlashTool resembles IntelSoc describes how to install the above, you also need to fully implement the steps before the installation on your Windows 7.8.10 will not repeat again.
-To Phone droidboot mode / fastboot, connected computer, enable ASUS FlashTool.
ASUS FlashTool -On screen, in the model of your selected device (ZE551ML / ZE550ML). Part wipe data option. Click the button next to wipe data section to find raw files downloaded above.
Below current frame connected devices, if not try to wait for a few minutes, plug in the cord, if not you are required to reinstall the driver IntelUSB (this does not lead his popularity and link again).
-Click Select your device and press the Start button to begin implementation.
Firmware loading process long-range 5 to 10 minutes. Then the machine will automatically boot into the operating system, if successful, congratulations to you.
Note: It is possible at this stage you will not succeed with the process of loading raw files, the software itself runs completely without any notice. If this process occurs too 30p then your job is forced to withdraw cable.
-Mark Whether the file import process may not succeed but at least Flash Tool ASUS sent commands resize partitions, if the command is successful, then the partition on the device has been fixed and you was able to load the ROM type fastboot okay, do the next step 4 preview successful offline.
Step 4: Use a rechargeable Fastboot img file.
The last pitch to bring life back to the two of you here Zenfone.
-There Bootloader means you can use fastboot to flash ROM img format already.
Img -Download the latest ROM for Zenfone 2 here:
-Choose The appropriate ROM version (ZE551ML / ZE550ML) and download all the files in that directory, links to download: mega.nz/#F! K4MHiAgL! DVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw! Xwc0BJrY
-Use Manager winrar or any unzip the archive file will be system.img system.zip
-Copy Boot.img, droidboot.img, recovery.img, system.img in the folder C: \ adb adb install directory or your.
-file SplashImage here:
fshare.vn/file/2KIL3GQ1NZN2
General similarity copied to the folder with the other files.
Open ADB made the following statement:
Code:
fastboot flash splashimage splashimage.img
fastboot fastboot flash droidboot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot reboot
Added to index, thanks for your work!
cmendonc2 said:
Added to index, thanks for your work!
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My another Guide to Recover Fastboot of bricked Zenfone 2 ze551ml
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-recover-fastboot-bricked-zenfone-t3284337
Thank u very much for this tutorial
Z008
Raw firmware link added for ze550ml users
is it normal for my "MOOREFIELD" to appear temporarily?
Should i continue despite my detect = 0 since it appear temporarily?
I have a few corrections that I have to figure out myself in order to get through, I hope these are a translation problems and can be solved easily.
First of all, the links for Z008 (raw image) is misspelled and contains bad characters (the "*"s). And the Fastboot image link is misspelled too or broken, either of them, therefore, I had to look in the index for those.
Then, The Asus Flash Tool AFT the version provided is 1.0.0.7 which is very old and doesn't support our phones, then I had to look up for the newest one (or even compatible) which is 1.0.0.14. Then the flashing instructions in xFSTK are confusing because there are 3 files to flash (explained better on the other post) FW DnX is the Dnx, IFWI is IFWI, OS DnX is blank and OS Image is the droidboot. That is much simpler.
The part of the explanation of how to use the AFT is almost unredeable. It's just simple as choosing the model, choose to Wipe Data (yes), look for the raw image, selecting the phone with its serial number (btw, the installation of the drivers was a little messy since the AFT Install couldn't install them).
Don't misunderstand this reply, this guide was very useful to me, but I correct this for the ones that encounters this problem. I succeed unbricking my zenfone after it went to the USB Logo by itself (I still don't know why would this happens since I didn't touch the fastboot, but it clearly shows that this cases could happen to anyone).
nanofives said:
I have a few corrections that I have to figure out myself in order to get through, I hope these are a translation problems and can be solved easily.
First of all, the links for Z008 (raw image) is misspelled and contains bad characters (the "*"s). And the Fastboot image link is misspelled too or broken, either of them, therefore, I had to look in the index for those.
Then, The Asus Flash Tool AFT the version provided is 1.0.0.7 which is very old and doesn't support our phones, then I had to look up for the newest one (or even compatible) which is 1.0.0.14. Then the flashing instructions in xFSTK are confusing because there are 3 files to flash (explained better on the other post) FW DnX is the Dnx, IFWI is IFWI, OS DnX is blank and OS Image is the droidboot. That is much simpler.
The part of the explanation of how to use the AFT is almost unredeable. It's just simple as choosing the model, choose to Wipe Data (yes), look for the raw image, selecting the phone with its serial number (btw, the installation of the drivers was a little messy since the AFT Install couldn't install them).
Don't misunderstand this reply, this guide was very useful to me, but I correct this for the ones that encounters this problem. I succeed unbricking my zenfone after it went to the USB Logo by itself (I still don't know why would this happens since I didn't touch the fastboot, but it clearly shows that this cases could happen to anyone).
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I will try to update all the links and make my post more clear as soon as possible .
Thanks for doing corrections in my post .
Unfortunately, I've encountered some other issues after I succesfully unrbricked my Zenfone. I must say that I quite step away from some of the steps since after I flashed the RAW Image file on the AFT I successfully boot into system. That means I skipped the flashing of the other img droidboot, boot, recovery and system images provided. Then, when I tried to flash TWRP back again, I noticed that even though the flash was succeed, trying to boot in recovery mode lead me back to fastboot mode, pointing out that recovery partition is still damaged. Maybe I need to flash the RAW again to repartition, but since the phone works now I don't want to touch anything again. I can still flash things through fastboot though, the Xposed, the root image, etc. But it seems like I don't have a recovery functional.
The sources for this are still very poor and we need to bring it all the things that the Russian, Vietnam and Chinese forums were posting all this time about the ubrick thing, maybe there's something that I've missed.
Did anyone try to download the system images from that Mega page? I found the link somewhere but the compressed files seems to be corrupted (for the Z008), I would appreciate if anyone else can confirm this.
issue with serial no.
AFT fail to flash coz of serial don't match with actual serial no. of phone
any solution
aniruddha007 said:
issue with serial no.
AFT fail to flash coz of serial don't match with actual serial no. of phone
any solution
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Which version of AFT are you using?
Explain what do you mean with "doesn't match" I didn't have to check the serial number at any point.
http://mega.nz/#F! K4MHiAgL! DVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw! Xwc0BJrY
Link dead, new link pls
nanofives said:
Which version of AFT are you using?
Explain what do you mean with "doesn't match" I didn't have to check the serial number at any point.
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it checks for serial no. of device n fails
so i tried to flash twrp.img using fastboot but got an error "flash_cmds error!"
plz help me guys
As this is an error that was not reported when I was reading through all the foreign forums, I have to state the obvious since I don't have a particular answer.
I assume at this point that you have all the proper drivers, therefore the AFT shouldn't recognise the device. So... what I think is, is your phone in fastboot mode? (I mean the fastboot mode with the 4 colours instead of the ASUS Logo). Maybe there could be a failure in the process of unbricking with the xFSTK downloader.
Add source
please add source bro, this's my tut
amtech. vn/threads/un-hard-brick-zenfone-2-giai-phap-cuu-may-cuoi-cung-truoc-khi-den-trung-tam.370362/
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And thanks for translating :angel:
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aniruddha007 said:
it checks for serial no. of device n fails
so i tried to flash twrp.img using fastboot but got an error "flash_cmds error!"
plz help me guys
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you can't use fastboot to flash img file because some partitions still have error.
You must use AFT, try check your cable and run AFT as Admin.
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@nanofives
it show the 4 colours because it have no splashimage
yes its in fastboot mode
nanofives said:
As this is an error that was not reported when I was reading through all the foreign forums, I have to state the obvious since I don't have a particular answer.
I assume at this point that you have all the proper drivers, therefore the AFT shouldn't recognise the device. So... what I think is, is your phone in fastboot mode? (I mean the fastboot mode with the 4 colours instead of the ASUS Logo). Maybe there could be a failure in the process of unbricking with the xFSTK downloader.
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oh yes its in fastboot with 4 colour
I have problems in 4-color screen.
Everything I do ok.
I need help from you ...
Thank you very much
What are you trying to do? The process is stuck somewhere?
Enviado desde mi ASUS_Z008 mediante Tapatalk
@salsav3i
Bro i didn't knew that this is your guide , i got this guide in Vietnamese language from my friend who lives in Vietnam
Hi, does this lock my bootloader?