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Sideload Marshmallow from Lolli 1.17.40.1106

Hi all,
needing help upgrading to MM.
I'm stuck on 1.17.40.1106 since I unlock the bootloader I can't receive further updates.
I've read that to be able to upgrade to MM you need to have .1531 firmware but since I'm stuck, can I sideload MM 21.40.1220 from Lolli 1.17.40.1106?
I have TWRP installed but not rooted.

First if you want sideload u must in "STOCK recovery"
And Seccond if you want update to MM u must have final firmware of LL. Go to asus.com check ur firmware version, If you are using last LL u just download MM firmware copy to sdcard and go to recovery-->apply update from sd card-->choose firmware MM and wait it update
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Dont flash firmware of asus.com if u use custom recovery it will brick your phone....

Thanks Val.
I'm having status 7 error both in stock recovery and twrp, another reason why Im stuck.
What are my options?

anyone?

stockdiordna said:
Hi all,
needing help upgrading to MM.
I'm stuck on 1.17.40.1106 since I unlock the bootloader I can't receive further updates.
I've read that to be able to upgrade to MM you need to have .1531 firmware but since I'm stuck, can I sideload MM 21.40.1220 from Lolli 1.17.40.1106?
I have TWRP installed but not rooted.
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you have twrp but no root? how does that work?
in any case, the Terms of Service of the Asus unlock tool says you will not be able to get OTA update after using. We have confirmed that the unlock tool communicates with Asus when you use it - we highly suspect it sends your phone information to Asus to prevent official OTA.
I would root phone and install ROM.
check this out for issue of installing official MM update with TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zen...ne-2-laser-t3399441/post67336853#post67336853

Thanks Eric.
I was reading the links you gave and have this questions:
1. Is it true that if I use custom recovery (TWRP) to sideload official firmware my phone will be bricked?
2. If I do "fastboot erase system" and flash full official firmware such as 1.17.1531, will it erase the custom recovery and go back to stock?
This way I can manually upgrade to MM once in stock recovery.

stockdiordna said:
Thanks Eric.
I was reading the links you gave and have this questions:
1. Is it true that if I use custom recovery (TWRP) to sideload official firmware my phone will be bricked?
2. If I do "fastboot erase system" and flash full official firmware such as 1.17.1531, will it erase the custom recovery and go back to stock?
This way I can manually upgrade to MM once in stock recovery.
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1)i think twrp will not flash the official firmware, like if you downloaded it from Asus or got the ota .zip.
2) i do not know that command but it scares me to look at it.
in the thread i linked to, was answer to y question about flashing the official MM stock image.

[guide]Upgrade to MM(with any custom Rom)

Because it's coming soon my Rom.I write this manual
The transition to Beta 6.0 full custom bikes(RR,CM, or in my case HegsagonOS and BlurOS)
1.Install all necessary driver
https://software.intel.com/ru-ru/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices?page=1
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=1020#entry41321160
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=6510#entry51065375
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If you do not get to download it I will attach to this post
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Mirror:
https://yadi.sk/d/NQCiY--IsQjBr
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2.Download Asus Flash tool
https://yadi.sk/d/NQCiY--IsQjBr
3.Download Raw rom
For Z00A-https://yadi.sk/d/4cuw246vryaZA
For Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/Y51bbCIZsVaMf
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4.Download the full Rom
Z00A-http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://d...ga=1.150456565.29281456.1461158714&e=39450652
Z008-http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://d...ga=1.213705175.29281456.1461158714&e=39450652
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5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A-https://mega.nz/#!KsAmkYwD!Aci3fETLz...kolc15kuM50hAo
Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/TMssexxtsVuqK
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All can now proceed to the installation
1.Go in Twrp do a full wipe(data,cache,dalvik,system)
2.After this go in bootloader and connect our device.
3.As soon as he settles in to Asus Flash Tool hold the path to the Raw Rom and flash
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom
5.Go into stock recovery using the bootloader,if you see a dead robot, hold down the volume+ and the power button(about 5-10 seconds)
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update
7.In recovery click on adb update(or differently)
Code:
Write in Adb
Adb kill-server
Adb devices(if written sideload,then you are on the right track)
Adb sideload update.zip
The process is long,about 30 minutes
8.After you have written Xref 2.08(or another value)
9.Reboot to Rom and throw the Fota the root the device,restart and get the status bar on the triangle is and est our updates,agree with everything and updated(do not touch!!!)
10.After upgrading Happy):good:

Thank you, although this link fails to load for me >
5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A- https://cloud.mail.EN/public/FpaM/UrDAUTcYn

timbernot said:
Thank you, although this link fails to load for me >
5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A- https://cloud.mail.EN/public/FpaM/UrDAUTcYn
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Fixed:fingers-crossed:

Thanks for the guide. But I am lost. Can you please be more specific for the part where flashing custom starts?
Because everybody wants to know how to flash custom roms on MM beta.

Russiamen said:
Fixed:fingers-crossed:
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Hi, thanks for your work, but do not understand the step six and seven, I do not understand what to write in adb . I 'm sorry, I 'm a newbie .
Thanks for your help

Yousvel said:
Thanks for the guide. But I am lost. Can you please be more specific for the part where flashing custom starts?
Because everybody wants to know how to flash custom roms on MM beta.
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Try use Dual boot patcher

Can i flash this rom via lollipop twrp?

[email protected] said:
Can i flash this rom via lollipop twrp?
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yea)

Definitely I need to learn russian lol
Registering in 4pda without any russian comprehension is a hard task
EDIT: WTF? I cant pass by a russian captcha! looooooooooool

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1.Go in Twrp do a full wipe(data,cache,dalvik,system)
2.After this go in bootloader and connect our device.
3.As soon as he settles in to Asus Flash Tool hold the path to the Raw Rom and flash
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom
5.Go into stock recovery using the bootloader,if you see a dead robot, hold down the volume+ and the power button(about 5-10 seconds)
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update
7.In recovery click on adb update(or differently)
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A few questions to help me clear my confusion ?
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom = .184 stock rom from raw .184 ?
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update and sideload = .184 stock rom
Any particular reason why we would need to sideload stock .184 rom -- when we are in .184 stock before putting FOTA 6.0 to internal ?
is it patched the 2nd .184 ?

@Russiamen did you make modifications in the 'full rom' zip file, or is it the same zip file that we can download from Asus site?
And I have the same doubts that @timbernot 's ones.
There is an newer MM build (V4.21.40.78_20160624_7972). Could I flash it instead the provided FOTA?

do you have a download link for 78?

after this steps the rom will rooted or have to root it?

Thank you for your guide
but raw rom link has not any file for z00a
i found this
https://mega.nz/#!KsAmkYwD!Aci3fETLz0NwdIOqcr1Bf6pAi_MPQkolc15kuM50hAo

Trying to flash raw image didnt worked. Error attached

For Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/Y51bbCIZsVaMf this link not working plz fix this link there showing "nothing found"

The Raw link for Z00A says "nothing found," and the FOTA for the Z00A says it needs a decryption key.

So this guide is to update your bootloader to the marshmallow firmware. So you can install Marshmallow based ROMS?
The reason I'm asking is because i've Unlocked my bootloader and installed the latest version of TWRP 3.02.0 Z00A and I was on android 5.0 on stock ZenUI. I'm getting Error 7 everytime I try to install a ROM. I'm certain i'm installing the correct ROM for the device. I've also wiped the device, cleared the cache, ect. And still nothing. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help.

hello，my zenfone ze551ml might be going to upgrade to mm 6.0， please tell me is it marshmallow stock rom camera better than 5.0？ is it 6.0 have setting sd card become internal storage？ is it 6.0 have mass big storage not just mtp when connected to pc ？
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[Guide][How to]Update Bootloader/Firmware to OOS3/H2OS2 w/o installing OOS/H2OS

Okay guys first let me tell you why I have created a new thread just for updating the BL and Firmware ,
I know we already have methods of updating like:
1. flashing the full OOS3 zip through stock recovery ,this method is quite simple for the ones who are on stock recovery and just want to update their OOS version.If you fall in this category then you have no purpose here,you may leave.
2. Is method provided by our fav helping hand @Joshwin Aranha ,that method is sure for the rest of us who dont fall in the above category,but is way too long,although simple and effective still "long".
I created this thread to help the CM13(Official or Sultan's)//any custom rom using new BL,users who want to update their BL without flashing the OOS through the tedious way just to update BL and users who are stuck on bootlogo due to old BL with roms using new BL.
Here I will guide you through the required steps to update our bootloader "In easiest and fastest way without wiping and restoring anything".
So what are we waiting for ,lets start .
Prerequisites
you will need two files for this process,nothing else.
1 . First one is BLUpdater zip --->Here.
2. Second is TWRP compiled from latest sources use either This or the one from Here<--use v41 or use Sultan's from Here OR if you are Martin's fan like me and want to use his MutiRom TWRP goHere.
PS:I am assuming you have Unlocked Bootloader and have either
official/blu_spark/sultan's/ Multirom TWRP installed,in a working condition on OOS2.x BL(if not what are you doing here).
Note: make sure oem unlocking is checked in developer options in your current rom,else updating the BL may cause it to get locked ,and you will have to unlock it again and flash the recovery manually through fastboot itself.
Now the steps
1.First copy both of the above files in your sdcard or otg or ext-sdcard,any place accessible in recovery.
2. Now boot into recovery Choose Install and choose the "OPXBLUpdateOOS3.1" zip and flash it.
3. Don't reboot now ,go to Install again ,this time use "Install Image" button in lower right corner,navigate to folder where you copied the new TWRP,you should be able to see the file,select it ,choose recovery in the next menu and flash.
NOTE:If you chose to use Sultan's recovery.zip then just flash it normally.
4. Don't reboot come back to TWRP home ,goto reboot and recovery ,if TWRP says no OS installed ignore it.
Now voila you should have updated your firmware/BL.Congrats.
You can now install any rom that supports the new BL.Older roms won't boot on the new MM BL.So check the rom thread before installing the rom and later on quacking here about your device being stuck at bootlogo.
Notes
i)Neither I nor XDA will be responsible if your OPX bricks or explodes or ditches you and flies to space.
ii)We are not touching system partition so last installed ROM will be intact.
iii)This guide will leave you into bootable rom only if you have a rom installed that works on latest firmware.
iv)This can also be used to restore all your OPX partitions back to OOS3.x partition state,if you messed any.
v)In case you are using latest nightly (cm13) and face bootloop - go Here
psst:If you are not diggin the new BL,and wanna downgrade again ,back to old BL,check this post.
PS: (second one,I know) This guide was made by taking inspiration from Joshwin's post and devtry method.
Also click Thanks if I helped you

matwaking said:
Okay guys first let me tell you why I have created a new thread just for updating the BL and Firmware ,
I know we already have methods of updating like:
1. flashing the full OOS3 zip through stock recovery ,this method is quite simple for the ons who are on stock recovery and just want to their OOS version.If you fall in this category then you have no purpose here,you may leave.
2. Is method provided by our fav helping hand @Joshwin Aranha ,that method is sure for the rest of us who dont fall in the above category,but is way too long,although simple and effective still "long".
So I created this thread just to shorten the process provided by Joshwin.I also created this thread to help the official CM13 users who have problem with latest nightlies due to new bootloader or are stuck in bootlogo.
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PS: (second one,I know) This guide was made by taking inspiration from Joshwin's post and devtry method.
Also click Thanks if I helped you
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Booomshkalaka!!!
Great guide, can't test (already have new bootloader and too lazy to switch back but look very good.
Thx to all
Kurt

Kurt Krummbein said:
Booomshkalaka!!!
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Lol .
Thanks mate.

Will this work if I'm in bluspark twrp but the previous version..? Or do I have to change to official twrp?

jonrodz said:
Will this work if I'm in bluspark twrp but the previous version..? Or do I have to change to official twrp?
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Will work with any twrp,no requirement of official one.

Thanks, bro. One more doubt. I'm currently on DU rom with custom kernel... Do you think rom will boot after this..?

jonrodz said:
Thanks, bro. One more doubt. I'm currently on DU rom with custom kernel... Do you think rom will boot after this..?
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No it wont,right now almost all the custom roms need to update to support new firmware.Only latest cm13 nightlies are booting now,also aosp compiled by olddroid for new BL(shh its only for testers right now)
also maybe the MIUI8 port ,just posted in the forums.

I'm a litte bit confused.
Currently I'm on nighty October 1st. (cm-13.0-20161001-NIGHTLY-onyx.zip)
Can i update the Bootloader with your method and after that booting up my current nightly version?
Or do I have to update after the bootloader update to nightly version 12 (the currently latest)?

jerikooo said:
I'm a litte bit confused.
Currently I'm on nighty October 1st. (cm-13.0-20161001-NIGHTLY-onyx.zip)
Can i update the Bootloader with your method and after that booting up my current nightly version?
Or do I have to update after the bootloader update to nightly version 12 (the currently latest)?
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no update the BL using the steps above ,then flash the latest nightly.That way it would be good.
Or you can flash nightly first then update BL.Choice is yours.I recommend updating the BL first.

I followed your guide with a locked bootloader, and now I'm in bootloops . Just suggest you put a big red "make sure your bootloader is unlocked" in the steps, not in the footnote.

Duplicate post.Deleted

ccaappton said:
I followed your guide with a locked bootloader, and now I'm in bootloops . Just suggest you put a big red "make sure your bootloader is unlocked" in the steps, not in the footnote.
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Reboot into fastboot mode and
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
And using a custom recovery and custom rom makes me assume one have unlocked bootloader

matwaking said:
Reboot into fastboot mode and
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
And using a custom recovery and custom rom makes me assume one have unlocked bootloader
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Thanks! I actually relocked my bootloader not long after installed cm13, and disabled "unlock oem" in "developer settings"(I don't know why I did this). So both system and rec is inaccessible, and fastboot is useless in this case. Fortunately I followed the unbrick guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/general/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3272108 and get the old bootloader back. Now I could enter CM13-09-28 with all my data intact.
Just hope to let people know the hard lesson I learned, and how to deal the bootloops.
And guys, NEVER RELOCK BOOTLOADER AGAIN!

ccaappton said:
Thanks! I actually relocked my bootloader not long after installed cm13, and disabled "unlock oem" in "developer settings"(I don't know why I did this). So both system and rec is inaccessible, and fastboot is useless in this case. Fortunately I followed the unbrick guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/general/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3272108 and get the old bootloader back. Now I could enter CM13-09-28 with all my data intact.
Just hope to let people know the hard lesson I learned, and how to deal the bootloops.
And guys, NEVER RELOCK BOOTLOADER AGAIN!
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Well no fix without any problems hehehe,.Haapy 4 u.
Click that button if you think my posts are useful

Is this enough to install CM14 or do i have to install the whole room and them flash CM14?

Manelit said:
Is this enough to install CM14 or do i have to install the whole room and them flash CM14?
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taking you wanna flash ashwins cm14 right. You just wanna follow the instructions in first post and then flash the cm14.No need to install the whole Oos zip.
This way you should have updated BL and working cm14.
Just flash the cm14 after booting into new TWRP

I've just followed the procedure from OP and all went smooth as butter. Thanks
Directly after that (without reboot) I've installed the latest CM13 (with GApps) and Arsenic R24. Working as a charm

slaav said:
I've just followed the procedure from OP and all went smooth as butter. Thanks
Directly after that (without reboot) I've installed the latest CM13 (with GApps) and Arsenic R24. Working as a charm
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Press that sweet sweet button mate

1.First copy both of the above files in your sdcard or otg or ext-sdcard,any place accessible in recovery.
2. Now boot into recovery Choose Install and choose the "OPXBLUpdateOOS3.1" zip and flash it.
3. Don't reboot now ,go to Install again ,this time use "Install Image" button in lower right corner,navigate to folder where you copied the new TWRP,you should be able to see the file,select it ,choose recovery in the next menu and flash.
4. Don't reboot come back to TWRP home ,goto reboot and recovery ,if TWRP says no OS installed ignore it.
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Hi, everyone
I'm accidentally reboot device after second step. Now device freezing on "+1 powered by android". Can I remove this zip, or... what can I do next?)

walsash said:
Hi, everyone
I'm accidentally reboot device after second step. Now device freezing on "+1 powered by android". Can I remove this zip, or... what can I do next?)
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u can flash bluespark twrp via fasboot
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Help need to install custom ROM on asus t00j Kitkat

Dear Friends,
My sister has Asus Zenfone 5 t00j kitkat version.
I would to install a custom ROM. I am not familiar with this model. Please solve my doubts:
1. Need to upgrade kitkat firmware before install Android 7 based custom ROM?
2. Which custom ROM is stable for asus t00j ?
Please give me the link

vimal0212 said:
Dear Friends,
My sister has Asus Zenfone 5 t00j kitkat version.
I would to install a custom ROM. I am not familiar with this model. Please solve my doubts:
1. Need to upgrade kitkat firmware before install Android 7 based custom ROM?
2. Which custom ROM is stable for asus t00j ?
Please give me the link
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I will recommend you to first upgrade your Android version to lollipop with latest firmware version ww-3.24.40.87 .
After upgrading, root your device and after that unlock your bootloader.
For rooting method, search in Asus zenfone 5 forum.
And for unlocking bootloader you can visit this link below-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-safely-t3562640
After unlocking bootloader you need to flash the TWRP Recovery. You can unlock bootloader and install twrp together in just one click. For that just visit the above link provided.
Now I'm assuming that you have rooted your phone and also your bootloader is unlocked and latest twrp is installed. So now head over to "Android development" forum of zenfone 5 and search for Resurrection Remix 5.8.2 by tank0412. This ROM is stable and also the developer is providing weekly updates.
I hope that this will help you out.

juyel92 said:
I will recommend you to first upgrade your Android version to lollipop with latest firmware version ww-3.24.40.87 .
After upgrading, root your device and after that unlock your bootloader.
For rooting method, search in Asus zenfone 5 forum.
And for unlocking bootloader you can visit this link below-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-safely-t3562640
After unlocking bootloader you need to flash the TWRP Recovery. You can unlock bootloader and install twrp together in just one click. For that just visit the above link provided.
Now I'm assuming that you have rooted your phone and also your bootloader is unlocked and latest twrp is installed. So now head over to "Android development" forum of zenfone 5 and search for Resurrection Remix 5.8.2 by tank0412. This ROM is stable and also the developer is providing weekly updates.
I hope that this will help you out.
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Dear brother,
Thank you for the detailed direction.
Let me try.

vimal0212 said:
Dear brother,
Thank you for the detailed direction.
Let me try.
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It's mine pleasure.?
And also download the latest lollipop firmware from Asus official website.

juyel92 said:
It's mine pleasure.?
And also download the latest lollipop firmware from Asus official website.
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T00F files suitable for T00J?

vimal0212 said:
T00F files suitable for T00J?
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Yes. T00F and T00J both are same.
Just download it from official Asus website.
Just remember your SKU which is ww, tw, or cn.
To check your SKU, go to settings - about phone - and there check which firmware you have officially.
If you have WW firmware then you have to download ww firmware from the Asus website.
Eg. WW > WW
TW > TW
CN > CN

I successfully rooted and unlock the phone.
I failed to update the firmware.
My phone build number (KitKat) is that ASUS_T00J_WW_user_2.22.40.54_2015......
I downloaded and tried to flash the firmware UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-3.24.40.87-user
While updating it shows an error message,
Please use the right SKU for updating.
Please guide me the firmware with right SKU for my phone.
Regards.

vimal0212 said:
I successfully rooted and unlock the phone.
I failed to update the firmware.
My phone build number (KitKat) is that ASUS_T00J_WW_user_2.22.40.54_2015......
I downloaded and tried to flash the firmware UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-3.24.40.87-user
While updating it shows an error message,
Please use the right SKU for updating.
Please guide me the firmware with right SKU for my phone.
Regards.
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Did you rooted your phone and also did you successfully unlocked the bootloader ????
Did you intalled the TWRP recovery ???

juyel92 said:
Did you rooted your phone and also did you successfully unlocked the bootloader ????
Did you intalled the TWRP recovery ???
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Phone rooted. I checked with root checker.
Boot loader unlocked using app.
TWRP installed successfully.
Anything else todo?

vimal0212 said:
Phone rooted. I checked with root checker.
Boot loader unlocked using app.
TWRP installed successfully.
Anything else todo?
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Which app you used to unlock the bootloader ?
And which version of TWRP recovery you have installed/flashed?

juyel92 said:
Which app you used to unlock the bootloader ?
And which version of TWRP recovery you have installed/flashed?
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I used following app to unlock the boot loader,
UnLock_A500CG_a500cg_platform_rel.apk
TWRP version TWRP-3.0.M2-0.img

vimal0212 said:
Phone rooted. I checked with root checker.
Boot loader unlocked using app.
TWRP installed successfully.
Anything else todo?
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If your phone is rooted and you have successfully unlocked the bootloader with TWRP installed then now you are ready to install the custom nougat ROM. No need to upgrade your android version with stock firmware. Just proceed forward and follow what I'm saying -
Click here to download Ressurection Remix v5.8.2 nougat ROM
Visit the above link and download the RR ROM.
After downloading the RR ROM, now you have to download the GApps Pico 7.1 x86
Click here to download GApps
Put the downloaded ROM zip file and GApps zip file in your external memory card.
Now steps for flashing the ROM -
1. Reboot to recovery.
2. Go to Wipe section - Advanced Wipe, and then select the cache, dalvik cache, system, data, internal.
After selecting the above, now swipe to wipe.
3. After wiping, go back to wipe section again and tap on "Format Data", and type "yes" and press ok.
4. After formatting completed, go back to main screen and then go to Install section, and locate the ROM zip file. Select it and swipe to flash.
5. Now your ROM is flashed, so go back again and select the GApps zip file and swipe to flash.
6. Now flash the SU Addon (If you want the root access) (OPTIONAL) If you don't want then you can skip this step.
7. Now your ROM and GApps both are flashed, so now go back to main screen again and then go to reboot section,then select "REBOOT SYSTEM"
That's It. You have successfully flashed the new nougat ROM.
First boot will take approx. 5 - 10 mins.

juyel92 said:
If your phone is rooted and you have successfully unlocked the bootloader with TWRP installed then now you are ready to install the custom nougat ROM. No need to upgrade your android version with stock firmware. Just proceed forward and follow what I'm saying -
Click here to download Ressurection Remix v5.8.2 nougat ROM
Visit the above link and download the RR ROM.
After downloading the RR ROM, now you have to download the GApps Pico 7.1 x86
Click here to download GApps
Put the downloaded ROM zip file and GApps zip file in your external memory card.
Now steps for flashing the ROM -
1. Reboot to recovery.
2. Go to Wipe section - Advanced Wipe, and then select the cache, dalvik cache, system, data, internal.
After selecting the above, now swipe to wipe.
3. After wiping, go back to wipe section again and tap on "Format Data", and type "yes" and press ok.
4. After formatting completed, go back to main screen and then go to Install section, and locate the ROM zip file. Select it and swipe to flash.
5. Now your ROM is flashed, so go back again and select the GApps zip file and swipe to flash.
6. Now flash the SU Addon (If you want the root access) (OPTIONAL) If you don't want then you can skip this step.
7. Now your ROM and GApps both are flashed, so now go back to main screen again and then go to reboot section,then select "REBOOT SYSTEM"
That's It. You have successfully flashed the new nougat ROM.
First boot will take approx. 5 - 10 mins.
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Thank you for the information brother.
Sunday I will try the above-mentioned method.
My cousin went to home with phone!!
Good night.

vimal0212 said:
Thank you for the information brother.
Sunday I will try the above-mentioned method.
My cousin went to home with phone!!
Good night.
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It's mine pleasure.
If you get any problem then you can ask me anytime.

I would like to share my experience while install RR on Zenfone 5.
I wiped as per the instructions.
When install RR file, I got following error:
E: Failed to sysMapFile .................
Error flashing zip.
Another information is that recovery is Pinaslang version 2.8.6.0.
I think recovery based on TWRP.
I need quick help to overcome the trouble situation.
Regards,

vimal0212 said:
I would like to share my experience while install RR on Zenfone 5.
I wiped as per the instructions.
When install RR file, I got following error:
E: Failed to sysMapFile .................
Error flashing zip.
Another information is that recovery is Pinaslang version 2.8.6.0.
I think recovery based on TWRP.
I need quick help to overcome the trouble situation.
Regards,
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You cannot flash nougat ROMs with twrp 2.8.6 ,.... As you will end up with several errors so better switch to latest twrp I.e twrp 3.0 xx versions by xanwar . after that you can follow juyels method of flashing the ROM .
Download the twrp version from below link .
1:If you downloading zip file then flash through your old recovery and reboot to recovery .
2: if you downloaded .IMG file then flash through fastboot using the below code
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
Link for latest twrp : here

Dear Friends,
Finally, I could successfully installed RR.
Your suggestions are very timely and helpful.
After installation of TWRP 3, RR installed without any problem.
Thank you again, brothers.

vimal0212 said:
I would like to share my experience while install RR on Zenfone 5.
I wiped as per the instructions.
When install RR file, I got following error:
E: Failed to sysMapFile .................
Error flashing zip.
Another information is that recovery is Pinaslang version 2.8.6.0.
I think recovery based on TWRP.
I need quick help to overcome the trouble situation.
Regards,
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That's why I asked you before that which version of twrp you have flashed..and you told me that twrp 3.x.x.
That's why this type of problem you are facing. you should told me before that you are using twrp 2.8.6.0 then I will provide you the correct suggestions. Then this errors will never happened to you.
Anyway, @Boomshiva has already helped you out. And also you have flashed the nougat ROM successfully. So now enjoy your new nougat ROM. ?

juyel92 said:
That's why I asked you before that which version of twrp you have flashed..and you told me that twrp 3.x.x.
That's why this type of problem you are facing. you should told me before that you are using twrp 2.8.6.0 then I will provide you the correct suggestions. Then this errors will never happened to you.
Anyway, @Boomshiva has already helped you out. And also you have flashed the nougat ROM successfully. So now enjoy your new nougat ROM. ?
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Thank you for the support brother. TWRP version was not visible. Now the phone owner very happy

vimal0212 said:
Thank you for the support brother. TWRP version was not visible. Now the phone owner very happy
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That's great.
I'm glad to hear that from you.
Keep enjoying

flashing roms with 4.4.x kernel without qpst

If you afraid to flash qpst rom, here a method which will update your baseband/bootloader without qpst tool.
1) flash vendor to factory ( if you already flashed factory to vendor )
2) flash zui 3.5.389 full ota which has firmware included ( not the deodexed one by hendibudi )
Link :https://drive.google.com/file/d/1knkZxUyLNZO7uS8u_CK7j4j5-UqqGs5l/view (don't reboot
3) flash hendibudi's twrp for zui and reboot to rom
( The step 2 will lock your bootloader/ update your firmware/ bootloader. So we need to unlock bootloader again. To avoid wiping of internal storage we use twrp recovery which will only wipe /data
4)unlock your bootloader by following this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/how-bootloader-zuk-z2-pro-t3415392
( You can use your old unlock image )
5) clean flash any nontreble rom( needed)
Reboot to rom.
6)Reboot to recovery, flash factory to vendor zip.
( Don't reboot )
7) install latest twrp from twrpbuilder.org for our device ( install--image -- select -- recovery-swipe to flash )
8) reboot to recovery
9) clean flash your fav 4.4. kernel ROMs.
Note:
I am not tested new twrp by twrpbuilder.org instead of hendibudi twrp at step 3.
If it doesn't encrypt internal storage, there is no need of step 5&7
I followed this and worked. Don't miss any steps

I've Lost my unclocked bootloader file. There is a way to extract It from my Zuk? Thanks?
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sandruman said:
I've Lost my unclocked bootloader file. There is a way to extract It from my Zuk? Thanks?
Inviato dal mio Z2 Plus utilizzando Tapatalk
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You can request unlock .img again

The way I got it working was by
1. Flashing deodexed TWRP flashable ZUI 4.0.233 rom and then set it up along with magisk.
2. Flashed factory2vendor.zip
3. Flashed TWRP by z2_plus_treble-TWRP-3.2.2_kubersharma_v2.img available in his thread.
4. Clean Flashed AEX 5.8
5. After setup again in TWRP clean flashed a Beta version of AEX v6.0
6. Again after that clean flashed the Official version of AEX v6.0.
You can skip step 4 & 5. I followed those steps to avoid any Blue Screen issue recently reported by some users. I didn't face any Bootloader problem.
*Remember to use Kubersharma TWRP in step 3. I don't know why, but Treble TWRP compiled by Davide is not reading internal storage when flashed after ZUI deodexed.
*And I am not responsible for anything that happens during your adventures.

ShaktiSW said:
The way I got it working was by
1. Flashing deodexed TWRP flashable ZUI 4.0.233 rom and then set it up along with magisk.
2. Flashed factory2vendor.zip
3. Flashed TWRP by z2_plus_treble-TWRP-3.2.2_kubersharma_v2.img available in his thread.
4. Clean Flashed AEX 5.8
5. After setup again in TWRP clean flashed a Beta version of AEX v6.0
6. Again after that clean flashed the Official version of AEX v6.0.
You can skip step 4 & 5. I followed those steps to avoid any Blue Screen issue recently reported by some users. I didn't face any Bootloader problem.
*Remember to use Kubersharma TWRP in step 3. I don't know why, but Treble TWRP compiled by Davide is not reading internal storage when flashed after ZUI deodexed.
*And I am not responsible for anything that happens during your adventures.
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Didn't you every flashed a 3.1+ zui via qpst before?
Because as far as i know the deodexed zui 4.0. 233 doesn't updates the bootloader

satyen_ said:
Didn't you every flashed a 3.1+ zui via qpst before?
Because as far as i know the deodexed zui 4.0. 233 doesn't updates the bootloader
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I never needed to. And AEX 6.0 run pretty much smooth without blue screen issue. I just followed the above mentioned procedures.

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senthamizhan said:
If you afraid to flash qpst rom, here a method which will update your baseband/bootloader without qpst tool.
1) flash vendor to factory ( if you already flashed factory to vendor )
2) flash zui 3.5.389 full ota which has firmware included ( not the deodexed one by hendibudi )
Link :https://drive.google.com/file/d/1knkZxUyLNZO7uS8u_CK7j4j5-UqqGs5l/view (don't reboot
3) flash hendibudi's twrp for zui and reboot to rom
( The step 2 will lock your bootloader/ update your firmware/ bootloader. So we need to unlock bootloader again. To avoid wiping of internal storage we use twrp recovery which will only wipe /data
4)unlock your bootloader by following this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/how-bootloader-zuk-z2-pro-t3415392
( You can use your old unlock image )
5) clean flash any nontreble rom( needed)
Reboot to rom.
6)Reboot to recovery, flash factory to vendor zip.
( Don't reboot )
7) install latest twrp from twrpbuilder.org for our device ( install--image -- select -- recovery-swipe to flash )
8) reboot to recovery
9) clean flash your fav 4.4. kernel ROMs.
Note:
I am not tested new twrp by twrpbuilder.org instead of hendibudi twrp at step 3.
If it doesn't encrypt internal storage, there is no need of step 5&7
I followed this and worked. Don't miss any steps
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First of all, kudos for the great job! I'm anxious to test it.
But please forgive my stupidity.
Which hendibudi TWRP build you mean? I could only find a 3.2.1 but I'm not sure it can handle Treble.

renatohm said:
First of all, kudos for the great job! I'm anxious to test it.
But please forgive my stupidity.
Which hendibudi TWRP build you mean? I could only find a 3.2.1 but I'm not sure it can handle Treble.
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Yes it doest support treble partition. But we need that twtp to avoid internal storage encryption problem.
So we can flash any non treble ROM, reboot yo ROM, reboot to recovery , flash factory to vendor zip, flash latest treble twrp, reboot to twrp then flash 4.4 ROMs.
My entire point is flashing vendor to factory and and full ota 3.5.389 zip will update bootloader, firmware ( it will work just as qfil flash )
My guide can be followed if someone having trouble with qfil . ( tested by at least 2 people )
Other steps are just to avoid encryption and internal storage wipe problems that may come after flash.
Hope it'll remove doubts

senthamizhan said:
Yes it doest support treble partition. But we need that twtp to avoid internal storage encryption problem.
So we can flash any non treble ROM, reboot yo ROM, reboot to recovery , flash factory to vendor zip, flash latest treble twrp, reboot to twrp then flash 4.4 ROMs.
My entire point is flashing vendor to factory and and full ota 3.5.389 zip will update bootloader, firmware ( it will work just as qfil flash )
My guide can be followed if someone having trouble with qfil . ( tested by at least 2 people )
Other steps are just to avoid encryption and internal storage wipe problems that may come after flash.
Hope it'll remove doubts
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Thanks for your kindness!
Alright then, I'm next on line to test! I'll just backup (it sucks...) then I'll flash!

Out of luck, flashing via Mi Tool now...

renatohm said:
Out of luck, flashing via Mi Tool now...
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What happened

senthamizhan said:
What happened
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Blue screen. I'm stuck on Qfil too, it also resulted in blue screen. Starting from scratch.

renatohm said:
Blue screen. I'm stuck on Qfil too, it also resulted in blue screen. Starting from scratch.
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There is baseband zip file of 3.5 zui (in guides and discussion section) you can flash that if you don't want to go through the long process of Qfil, I flash that zip and i am able to use 4.4 kernels
This will not lock your bootloader and can be flashed by official TWRP

satyen_ said:
There is baseband zip file of 3.5 zui (in guides and discussion section) you can flash that if you don't want to go through the long process of Qfil, I flash that zip and i am able to use 4.4 kernels
This will not lock your bootloader and can be flashed by official TWRP
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Yes, that's the reason I tried this in the first place, but it didn't work for me.
Qfil did work, and I'm now on Bootleggers.

sandruman said:
I've Lost my unclocked bootloader file. There is a way to extract It from my Zuk? Thanks?
Inviato dal mio Z2 Plus utilizzando Tapatalk
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Bro,if u had used your email address try checking in your inbox again for image, just search bootloader .

I've changed my mail with a Gmail one and it work. Now I've my unl files
Inviato dal mio Z2 Plus utilizzando Tapatalk

flash vendor to factory ( if you already flashed factory to vendor ) "
explain this line

In these forums there was a file for updating baseband to 1.70. I flashed it promptly and my phone also went into soft brick. Because accidentally my bootloader got locked and got revised also. By using certain key combinations I succeeded in again unlocking my bootloader without formatting my inner storage . now I am able to flash 4.4 ROMs. Without going through all the hassles of backup, formatting and again flashing twrp.

Your guide didn't work for me (but step 2 using your file didn't lock my bootloader). It would be nice if you gave direct link to items in your steps (for i.e factory to vendor.zip, twrp...). I guess I'll try using qfil unless someone has some tips... BTW I can't find a good qfil guide for 4.4 kernel roms, could anyone give me a link to a helpful thread for it if I can't get it working using this method?