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[Update][Latest][6.0.1][Prerooted][23.5.A.1.291][Z2 tablet][SGP511][SGP512]

Hi
Here are flashable zip file wich installs latest Sony stock 6.0.1 Marshmallow ROM 23.5.A.1.291_R3D (VMo AU-NZ), SuperSu v2.76 and latest TWRP 3.0.20 with read and write acces to system. Because device is Wi-Fi only region doesn´t matter. Only difference is bloatware. Since Sony hasn´t push update to SGP511 I use SGP512 firmware which is working fine on my device. If you want you can edit build.prop file in /system -folder to correct model number as shown in screenshot.
Here is the link for new 6.0.1 firmware:
https://mega.nz/#!VcxGyRZK!U4NqLOSeg1X_3KNC1_xXm2WnH4_i2OoZ6NwuyaIR6Hw
MD5 is: D3B78445485765AB7BD3A163F2A6C4BD
Make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file via custom recovery. TWRP recommend. If coming from .570 or .575 firmware dirty flash with art/dalvik cache wipe is okay.
If coming from older firmware factory reset is most likely necessary with cache and dalvik/art cache wipes but anyhow recommend. If you want you can restore your data with TWRP after installation and reboot. This install compatible busybox. If you install incompatible busybox you may loose acces to TWRP.
After flashing .zip file if you are getting bootloop you have atleast two choises.
- With pc and Flashtool use your firmware original ftf -file and flash it by excluding "FOTAKernel", "Partition" and "System". In other words in "exclude section" tick these and don´t wipe anything. (Credits @AlanDS)
- Or download "bootloop fix" from here: https://mega.nz/#!BUxFxSAR!bPVEEDnsPz962JQ1uA2PKJv9tYLKA47N0fhA80ltEvw
(Credits @niaboc79 and @machao44) and flash it with TWRP
Here is the old 23.1.A.1.28 (Customized NCB) FTF -file link:
For SGP511: https://mega.nz/#!sVIn1IJI!Ywqoksuej83vNkc__nNrBy-im6tfLjWr_mbonMd6PPk
MD5 is: aab7e5728dccb59d44d5ebe38c34c8da
This version of firmware should be rootable. For instructions and download go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
Credits: @Androxyde @Chainfire @[NUT] @IaguCool @zxz0O0 @Wolfbreak @shoey63 @serajr @championswimmer @russel5

Any news on sgp512? or I can use this one? thanks in advance

Cocolopes said:
Any news on sgp512? or I can use this one? thanks in advance
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At the moment latest for SGP512 is .726 firmware but you can use this one.

kulvertti said:
At the moment latest for SGP512 is .726 firmware but you can use this one.
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good...I miss something if I use this? I think the only difference its the internal memory...

Cocolopes said:
good...I miss something if I use this? I think the only difference its the internal memory...
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Nope. Only difference between devices is memory size and your device regognize correct size even if you use this. Only thing is your device shows as SGP511 but you can chance that in build.prop file if you like.

Er... on my Z2 Tablet with .726 firmware there is no "Ultra Stamina" mode... or am I missing something?
Or is "Ultra Stamina" introduced only with this new firmware version??

Thanks, I just noticed this version was offered as a 21 MB system update on my current ROM (23.1.A.0.690 NCB). But this is much better :good:

hasenbein1966 said:
Er... on my Z2 Tablet with .726 firmware there is no "Ultra Stamina" mode... or am I missing something?
Or is "Ultra Stamina" introduced only with this new firmware version??
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You are right. Chancelog is copy/pasted from universal source so there is device specific differencies and because this device is wifi only there is no ultra stamina mode.

kulvertti said:
You are right. Chancelog is copy/pasted from universal source so there is device specific differencies and because this device is wifi only there is no ultra stamina mode.
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hey man...if I flash this I will losse all my internal sd data? or I only need to backup my apps and nothing more? (sorry if I ask to much things)

Cocolopes said:
hey man...if I flash this I will losse all my internal sd data? or I only need to backup my apps and nothing more? (sorry if I ask to much things)
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For to be safe I recommend to make nandroid backup including kernel, system and data. However if something go wrong system backup with kernel might be enough to bring your device back.
This ain't wipe your internal sd on it's own so it is your choice.

Thanks man, you're always so fast! We should be getting 5.1 next month I read somewhere

Tap to awake isnt working, is ghis a known bug?

BLiapis said:
Tap to awake isnt working, is ghis a known bug?
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Nope. Double tap to wake work fine here.

Factory reset coming from KK, everything working perfectly, including root/SU and double tap to wake.
In case anyone has similar issues, I couldn't download from Mega directly to device (it kept disconnecting at around 10%), had to download using PC and transfer using SD card.
Thanks Kulvertti for all the work you do for our device, it is much appreciated! :good:

Hello !
I am already on Lollipop & rooted, does updating thanks to the Sony update center will keep my root or does this flashable zip is mandatory to keep root ?
Thanks

Angeal Hewley said:
Hello !
I am already on Lollipop & rooted, does updating thanks to the Sony update center will keep my root or does this flashable zip is mandatory to keep root ?
Thanks
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This will keep your root. About OTA, maybe with small updates but haven't tested it with latest update.

kulvertti said:
This will keep your root. About OTA, maybe with small updates but haven't tested it with latest update.
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Thanks for the reply!
I flashed your zip to be 100% sure to keep root

issue
hey man,
I just spent like 2 hours trying to get CWM installed for castor windy. finally ended up using a combo of ADB "fastboot reboot-bootloader" reboot-boot <lightning-bolt-symbol/fastboot mode/select kernal to flash> and put in an extracted boot.img for CWM (nightly build). i then did "fastboot reboot" and rapidly pressed the volume up button. it worked and im now in CWM. I put your zip on my sd card before, and I navigated to that <apply update/choose from sdcard1/flashablesomeupdatedetailsidontwanttocopy.zip> (strangly I noticed that there were 2 identical "choose from sdcard1" options)
cwm paused for a second, then outputted
Install failed​Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted​
sorry about my formatting of what I did, Im new to xda devs
thanks in advance for the help, and thank you for supporting a tablet that very few people seem to use

joeyishar said:
hey man,
I just spent like 2 hours trying to get CWM installed for castor windy. finally ended up using a combo of ADB "fastboot reboot-bootloader" reboot-boot <lightning-bolt-symbol/fastboot mode/select kernal to flash> and put in an extracted boot.img for CWM (nightly build). i then did "fastboot reboot" and rapidly pressed the volume up button. it worked and im now in CWM. I put your zip on my sd card before, and I navigated to that <apply update/choose from sdcard1/flashablesomeupdatedetailsidontwanttocopy.zip> (strangly I noticed that there were 2 identical "choose from sdcard1" options)
cwm paused for a second, then outputted
Install failed​Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted​
sorry about my formatting of what I did, Im new to xda devs
thanks in advance for the help, and thank you for supporting a tablet that very few people seem to use
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Install Dualrecovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53661356 and use TWRP to flash .zip file.

kulvertti said:
Install Dualrecovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53661356 and use TWRP to flash .zip file.
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First: Thanks to Kulvertti for all his work.
I am still confused. Do I need to root my device on forehand?
What I have understood so far:
You don't have to have root to flash NUT's [TABZ2][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery (It won't bring you root either).
So you can flash this recovery as long as you are on unrooted but rootable stock firmware (e.g. 17.1.2.A.0.314).
Then can flash this pre-rooted stock Lollipop ROM 23.1.A.1.28 and you will have root.
So only 3 steps to go from unrooted stock Lollipop to to this pre-rooted Lollipop?
1) flash rootable firmware (from PC, using flashtool).
2) flash "NUT's" recovery (from PC, using NUT's installer).
3) flash this pre-rooted stock Lollipop ROM (from sdcard1, using TWRP recovery)
Is this correct??

How to install update with rooted phone?

Im trying to install the update B120 with the automatic process but dont work, how can i upgrade?

I needed to flash back stock recovery in order to install the update:
https://mega.nz/#!FtB2gZKL!vEa351gkerd9EJC0nhJUHDb4jZKy4zlFdOMGMmucb2g

Miss Montage said:
I needed to flash back stock recovery in order to install the update:
https://mega.nz/#!FtB2gZKL!vEa351gkerd9EJC0nhJUHDb4jZKy4zlFdOMGMmucb2g
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Done! thanks!
EDIT: First install fail, i remove the Huawei update folder on the main storage and now i dont receive the notificacion for update, i still on the older version :S

Hmm, maybe you need to recreate the folder? Internal Storage/HwOUC
The (empty) Subfolders are on my phone (VNS L-31): 53971, SUPDPLMN, and SUROAM
Plan B: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68048280&postcount=71
You find the full B120 ROM download here: http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=82103&version=324925

Miss Montage said:
Hmm, maybe you need to recreate the folder? Internal Storage/HwOUC
The (empty) Subfolders are on my phone (VNS L-31): 53971, SUPDPLMN, and SUROAM
Plan B: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68048280&postcount=71
You find the full B120 ROM download here: http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=82103&version=324925
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I have another varian of the rom from my operator (Orange VNS-L31C109) and this is the update that i lost VNS-L31C109B120
Im goint to check if creating the folders again solves the problem
EDIT: Nah, reinstalling the stock rom fix the problem, now i correctly update to B120

xCoNDex said:
I have another varian of the rom from my operator (Orange VNS-L31C109) and this is the update that i lost VNS-L31C109B120
Im goint to check if creating the folders again solves the problem
EDIT: Nah, reinstalling the stock rom fix the problem, now i correctly update to B120
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Hi, I want to update too but I already rooted. Can you guide me on installing the stock rom again? And will this remove root, and then Ill have to update it and then root, or.. ?

I update mine (L21C432B120 to L21C432B130 dual sim), without remove root and twrp and everything went well , the only thing happens after update i had to install again twrp and root +xposed +D2W

Need a Stable Custom ROM

I Need a Stock Based STABLE custom ROM For My Zen5 (2/16GB)
That Rom Has to Include dt2w and xposed Fetures....
N.B. I m in Lollipop 87 version
Thanks...

Naim Islam said:
I Need a Stock Based STABLE custom ROM For My Zen5 (2/16GB)
That Rom Has to Include dt2w and xposed Fetures....
N.B. I m in Lollipop 87 version
Thanks...
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Download stock based KitKat rom . Its most stable as users reported that .

But I m in Lollipop
Sent from my ASUS_T00J using XDA-Developers mobile app

Find the instructions in dowgrading to kitkat from lollipop and download links from here: https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_5_A501CG/HelpDesk_Download/
Version WW_5.3.3.3 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 720.15 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
Download from Global
Version WW_5.2.2.2 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 730.49 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
Download from Global

wirleyvaldez said:
Find the instructions in dowgrading to kitkat from lollipop and download links from here: https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_5_A501CG/HelpDesk_Download/
Version WW_5.3.3.3 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 720.15 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
Download from Global
Version WW_5.2.2.2 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 730.49 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
Download from Global
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Thanks...
I Knew It..
But I need Custom rom Name which is Stock Kitakat Based/Lollipop Based

Naim Islam said:
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I Knew It..
But I need Custom rom Name which is Stock Kitakat Based/Lollipop Based
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Here you go, here are custom roms based on Lollipop version of our stock firmware
MNML: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/mnml-stock-rom-5-0-t3421450
Blue Light: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-bluelight-zenfone-5-3-24-40-87-t3481394
Montana: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-montana-rom-zenfone-5-6-t3442202
CleanStock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/cleanstock-rom-v1-zenfone-5-a500cg-t3378800
Yup, choose wisely. Read user comments first.

wirleyvaldez said:
Here you go, here are custom roms based on Lollipop version of our stock firmware
MNML: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/mnml-stock-rom-5-0-t3421450
Blue Light: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-bluelight-zenfone-5-3-24-40-87-t3481394
Montana: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-montana-rom-zenfone-5-6-t3442202
CleanStock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/cleanstock-rom-v1-zenfone-5-a500cg-t3378800
Yup, choose wisely. Read user comments first.
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Thanks a Lot
Bt I Saw All Comments of those Roms.
Bt O have Confusion Which Is Most Stable Form
Network/Sim Issue,
Gapps Issue,
Reboot Issue???

Naim Islam said:
Thanks a Lot
Bt I Saw All Comments of those Roms.
Bt O have Confusion Which Is Most Stable Form
Network/Sim Issue,
Gapps Issue,
Reboot Issue???
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For now, i use the n-ify rom. With a few tweaks, it became my daily driver and am satisfied. If you dont want it, stick to stock kitkat firmware.

wirleyvaldez said:
For now, i use the n-ify rom. With a few tweaks, it became my daily driver and am satisfied. If you dont want it, stick to stock kitkat firmware.
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n-ify Stable?
Any Issue of above comment?

Naim Islam said:
n-ify Stable?
Any Issue of above comment?
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Just the sms app, you need to move it from system/app to system/priv-app and voila all good.. Gps is also not that good and if you are a traveller, i cannot recommend this rom to you.

wirleyvaldez said:
Just the sms app, you need to move it from system/app to system/priv-app and voila all good.. Gps is also not that good and if you are a traveller, i cannot recommend this rom to you.
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I m Not a Traveller
I Need For Battery Backup And Customizing.....

Naim Islam said:
I m Not a Traveller
I Need For Battery Backup And Customizing.....
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Then it will be good for you. my screen on time was 3 hours and 23 minutes using this rom. Install forcedoze too

wirleyvaldez said:
Then it will be good for you. my screen on time was 3 hours and 23 minutes using this rom. Install forcedoze too
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Wow!!
I Have a Universal Problem
After Bootloader Unlocked my Cam Cant work
if I flash This rom, that prblm will solve??
Sorry for My Bad English

Naim Islam said:
Wow!!
I Have a Universal Problem
After Bootloader Unlocked my Cam Cant work
if I flash This rom, that prblm will solve??
Sorry for My Bad English
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No it won't solve ur problem . Better stick to rom which uses stock kernel . That's the only possible solution for you.

wirleyvaldez said:
Then it will be good for you. my screen on time was 3 hours and 23 minutes using this rom. Install forcedoze too
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what tweaks are you using to get 3 hours on-screen like that? Normally I've just seen it when I used Kitkat rom but on any Marshmallow rom... hell no

nheolinkin said:
what tweaks are you using to get 3 hours on-screen like that? Normally I've just seen it when I used Kitkat rom but on any Marshmallow rom... hell no
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Just use greenify and forcedoze sir.

I used almost all stock based roms..
Its annoying with unsolved freezing issue..
In my opinion Blue light rom is a little bit stable..
Of all of these..

[Updata]WW-4.21.40.223(andriod M)

ASUS ZenFone 2=ZE551ML(Z00AD/Z00ADA/Z00ADB/Z00ADC) software Image: V4.21.40.223 for WW SKU only* (andriod M)
Improvement Item:
1)Improve Wi-Fi/Bluetooth stability
2)Update Security patch
3)Improve system stability
4)Support India SOS call (India only)
Full Rom Download Link: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE551ML/UL-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.223-user.zip

Hi,
How to install it on a rooted ZE551ML ?
When checking for OTA, it is not purposing the update for the moment.
Thanks

fredlamour said:
Hi,
How to install it on a rooted ZE551ML ?
When checking for OTA, it is not purposing the update for the moment.
Thanks
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It is, but not if your bootloader is unlocked.

Rodepo said:
It is, but not if your bootloader is unlocked.
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Thanks.
bootloader unlocked so no way.
I am thinking about jumping into a lineage rom.

VoLte support?? in this new update....

I felt like this was happening today! came in and here it is. Updating right now.
Thanks

any update for this update of asus zenfone 2

optimumgiant said:
any update for this update of asus zenfone 2
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Hello. This forum is for galaxy 8.07. We don't know about zendroid 2 or whatever you ask.
Just joking. This IS for zenfone 2.
I'm currently using the update. Screen flickering has stopped for the time being.

i have a rooted device ZE551ml 2.3gzh 4gb and when i checked for firmware update it starts downloading and now my device is on the update prompt screen i.e. to install , postponed or cancel it.
so my question is :- is it safe to install the updates on a rooted device.
thanks in advance

crownpiyush said:
i have a rooted device ZE551ml 2.3gzh 4gb and when i checked for firmware update it starts downloading and now my device is on the update prompt screen i.e. to install , postponed or cancel it.
so my question is :- is it safe to install the updates on a rooted device.
thanks in advance
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it seems you are first. Give it a try and find it out for yourself and let us know!

crownpiyush said:
i have a rooted device ZE551ml 2.3gzh 4gb and when i checked for firmware update it starts downloading and now my device is on the update prompt screen i.e. to install , postponed or cancel it.
so my question is :- is it safe to install the updates on a rooted device.
thanks in advance
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My way is unroot and uninstall Xposed first, than sideload the whole rom with stock recovery.
I had failed to OTA many times because I modified some system files (forgot to restore them), so now I just reflash rom to save the trouble.

Wifi auto-connect problem seems fixed and the phone has more available ram after "power and boost".
It's worth to update imo.
Battery life seems the same

All sensors working with this version in my brazilian zenfone 2 z00a.

Running this for last two days so far , yup Wi-Fi connects quicker , graphics seem sharper round the web and there's the security patch .
To update ..
Coming from .184 rooted and twrp.
Full unroot first.
Then used the modder tool , to "return back to stock " option. Select boot.img then recovery.img, remember it flashes .134 .img's and I was coming from .184 to begin with.
Then boot to stock recovery .
Scroll to update from adb. Then adb cmd >
adb sideload MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
Remembering to put the new firmware in adb/fastboot folder first and changing the file name to MOFD_SDUPDATE before sideloading.
Will give it a few more days then will try to use the modder tool to get back to lineage os and back up the new firmware.

I was on rooted .184 and twrp. I booted into fastboot, flashed recovery, booted to recovery, and updated from SD card. After the update has been installed and the phone booted, I unlocked the bootloader, flash twrp, root, remove bloatware, profit

audit13 said:
After the update has been installed and the phone booted, I unlocked the bootloader, flash twrp, root, remove bloatware, profit
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I had unlocked the BL before so i updated and directly tried regaining root and xposed but failed (softbrick at asus loading screen), I confirm that applying the whole ota from sideload sort of relocks the bootloader and you must do it again, now it is booting and rebuilding the dalvik cache.

audit13 said:
I was on rooted .184 and twrp. I booted into fastboot, flashed recovery, booted to recovery, and updated from SD card. After the update has been installed and the phone booted, I unlocked the bootloader, flash twrp, root, remove bloatware, profit
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In conclusion you did only flashed stock recovery and, from that, you flashed the whole zip in the first post, right?
Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk

timbernot said:
Running this for last two days so far , yup Wi-Fi connects quicker , graphics seem sharper round the web and there's the security patch .
To update ..
Coming from .184 rooted and twrp.
Full unroot first.
Then used the modder tool , to "return back to stock " option. Select boot.img then recovery.img, remember it flashes .134 .img's and I was coming from .184 to begin with.
Then boot to stock recovery .
Scroll to update from adb. Then adb cmd >
adb sideload MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip
Remembering to put the new firmware in adb/fastboot folder first and changing the file name to MOFD_SDUPDATE before sideloading.
Will give it a few more days then will try to use the modder tool to get back to lineage os and back up the new firmware.
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Running this update since it came out 5hrs SOT over a 26hr period seems very good :good:
Still on stock no mods apart from using firefox browser with adblock .
Good to know too .... official downgrade version of LP WW-52.20.40.196 firmware is on my ext SD card and i still get notification for this downgrade update OTA after a reboot on this WW-4.21.40.223(andriod M) latest firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/success-downgrade-mm-to-lp-via-sd-card-t3520642

timbernot said:
Running this update since it came out 5hrs SOT over a 26hr period seems very good :good:
Still on stock no mods apart from using firefox browser with adblock .
Good to know too .... official downgrade version of LP WW-52.20.40.196 firmware is on my ext SD card and i still get notification for this downgrade update OTA after a reboot on this WW-4.21.40.223(andriod M) latest firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/success-downgrade-mm-to-lp-via-sd-card-t3520642
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can you please share your adblock app with us.
thanks

crownpiyush said:
can you please share your adblock app with us.
thanks
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its a add-on downloaded and installed from ` tools ` in firefox browser settings :good:
ps, i had trouble using adblockplus add-on from firefox ,when viewing XDA pages ..they turned out blank , XDA i think prevented the use of such adblock , so now i use the less blocking add-on in firefox called `uBlock`
its good enough

updating failed

So, I just rooted my Huawei P Smart, the 136 update shows up, it does all the install steps, reboots and then says it failed. Do O need to do something on the twrp boot?

Download the full firmware, we lose the option to just update via normal update and we can update with a full system update

airb05 said:
Download the full firmware, we lose the option to just update via normal update and we can update with a full system update
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Just did that, 2 GB download, tries to install, reboots, goes to twrp, then I reboot to normal system and still says update failed.

Pretty sure you'll need stock recovery to update the "normal" way.

callmeWhiskers said:
Pretty sure you'll need stock recovery to update the "normal" way.
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So I'll need to unroot and root again ? Anyway to update without doing that? Cause Im pretty sure ill screw up if I try it, barely made the root LOL

siivet said:
So I'll need to unroot and root again ? Anyway to update without doing that? Cause Im pretty sure ill screw up if I try it, barely made the root LOL
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I'm not an expert - I always use HuRUpdater to update. It just requires you to download the (exact) right files, renaming them correctly and (like rooting with Magisk) just simply flashing a single .zip in recovery. In case you try it out, remember rule#1: Always make sure you have a (nandroid)backup.
Here are the relevant lines from my "Huawei-related-findings" text file:
#update
"Depends on how you rooted.
For a successful OTA install your device probably must meet the following criteria
• HUAWEI stock recovery installed
• unaltered /system, /product and /vendor partitions
So if you rooted with a "systemless" method (e.g. Magisk, recent SuperSU) and haven't done other installs/modifications that typically change /system you could try it. And you have to flash stock recovery (i.e. get rid of TWRP temporarily for the OTA install)."
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#source XDA
 @st_voss (u=1065667)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73011427&postcount=2
#update
“It's recommended to use a proper custom recovery (with running oeminfo_nvm_server service) like for example*my version of TWRP.
How to use:
Warning: Make sure you know what you are doing and do not flash firmware from other devices.
1. Download firmware files (for official firmware use Huawei Firmware Finder).
2. Put files you want to flash in a seperate folder on sdcard.
Supported zip files to flash are (name must match):
◦ update.zip (use FullOTA file)
◦ update_all_hw.zip
◦ update_data_public.zip
3. Optional: Put recovery.img in same folder if you want to keep custom recovery.
4. Put HuRUpdater zip in same folder.
 5. Select*only HuRUpdater*to flash in custom recovery.
6. Follow instructions on screen. Flashing can take multiple minutes.
Problems:
• If firmware includes factory reset
◦ Factory reset is not supported by custom recovery. Therefore HuRUpdater will flash stock recovery before launching factory reset. After flashing firmware and doing factory reset, you need to flash recovery manually.”
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#source XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
#notes HuRUpdater_0.4.zip working

Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip

siivet said:
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
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Yes, I'm im the same boat - I guess you also get the "can't have connection" error using the FF app. During the last weeks they had troubles with their service regarding hackers and moving to a new server (according to their telegram group), which have been fixed ("all services working normally now"), and many can use it again - for whatever reason some still can't connect. I tried reinstalling the app, using proxies from different countries - still doesn't let me connect.
But their web interface is working: https://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ though you can't check iirc, if the firmware has been approved for your IMEI.
According to this post:
sun75 said:
It's online now! I suggest you to download the "2018.08.30" .158 "2379" release, if you have a FIG-LX1, L31 board phone.
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You apparently can download this release (2379) if you own this device/board- though the last time I updated mine (.148) I used the 2079 (154226) one despite owning the exact same device. I'm slightly confused about this
I didn't try the above mentioned update myself.

siivet said:
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
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Try installing an older version of the Firmware Finder app - I switched from (current) v9.0 to v8.9 and it works now
https://apkpure.com/firmware-finder...efinder/download/86-APK?from=versions/version

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