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First time building a ROM

I really want to put a custom ROM on my phone (Asus ZenFone Laser 2 - ZE500KL), obviously without bricking it. Because I can't find RessurectionRemix or LineageOS already built, I'm going to try building by myself.
I can't find any good tutorials, but I tried this one, but I got an error right when installing the libraries... Because I know no one is going to build it for me, can someone suggests a step by step tutorial? (I have amateur Linux skills, I'm not any pro, but not any noob)

You can find LineageOS/AOKP/RR for ZE500KL here. here
Make sure you get the Z00ED version.

vraciu' said:
You can find LineageOS/AOKP/RR for ZE500KL here. here
Make sure you get the Z00ED version.
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Well, I found that post but didn't notice there was an "Z00ED" in the title... By the way, some steps would be good to install it, because if I brick this, I'm dead... I know the steps, but making sure of them would be great...

DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Well, I found that post but didn't notice there was an "Z00ED" in the title... By the way, some steps would be good to install it, because if I brick this, I'm dead... I know the steps, but making sure of them would be great...
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You unlock the bootloader then you flash TWRP.. After that you wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVICK CACHE and you flash your ROM and GAPPS (ARM64).

vraciu' said:
You unlock the bootloader then you flash TWRP.. After that you wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVICK CACHE and you flash your ROM and GAPPS (ARM64).
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So, if something go wrong in the process, I would just need to do the exact same process but with the stock ROM right?

Make sure your bootloader is unlocked before flashing twrp, go to fastboot and type this
fastboot oem device-info
if you see this -->> (bootloader)Device unlocked: true
then you are unlocked, then proceed to flash your device twrp latest version.

24imelqui said:
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked before flashing twrp, go to fastboot and type this
fastboot oem device-info
if you see this -->> (bootloader)Device unlocked: true
then you are unlocked, then proceed to flash your device twrp latest version.
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(Sorry for these questions, but I have to make sure of everything)
Yes, It's unlocked. Tomorrow I'll try flashing TWRP and then Lineage OS...
I found the TWRP here.
If someone could give feedback about this site I would be grateful!

DarkAlpha.Sete said:
So, if something go wrong in the process, I would just need to do the exact same process but with the stock ROM right?
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You need to flash the stock recovery and then flash the stock ROM. There are plenty of tutorials on XDA to help you with that so don't worry.. You can find more in the General section of this forum

vraciu' said:
You need to flash the stock recovery and then flash the stock ROM. There are plenty of tutorials on XDA to help you with that so don't worry.. You can find more in the General section of this forum
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Ok, thanks. And about that website, is is, let's say, "safe"? Or do you recommend a better one, like the one you used?

DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Ok, thanks. And about that website, is is, let's say, "safe"? Or do you recommend a better one, like the one you used?
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What site? If you are talking about XDA you're already here

vraciu' said:
What site? If you are talking about XDA you're already here
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This one https://boycracked.com/portfolio/twrp-recovery-for-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze500kl-z00ed/ xD
I also found this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=136729 ... What do you think Its better to use?

DarkAlpha.Sete said:
This one https://boycracked.com/portfolio/twrp-recovery-for-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze500kl-z00ed/ xD
I also found this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=136729 ... What do you think Its better to use?
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The second on (androidfilehost)
Before installing make sure you are on Android 6.0 and you unlocked your bootloader using the official unlock: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/0518-1134_SIGNED_UnlockTool_ZE500KL_AndroidM.apk

You should find your twrp here in xda or twrp.me

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The second on (androidfilehost)
Before installing make sure you are on Android 6.0 and you unlocked your bootloader using the official unlock: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/0518-1134_SIGNED_UnlockTool_ZE500KL_AndroidM.apk
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(The bootloader is unlocked)
Just 2 more things I wanna make sure:
1. Do I need to root to flash LineageOS?
2. On that LineageOS post, what is the AOKP? xD I already checked the website but I didn't get what it is, and if it comes with the ROM...

You dont need to root because the rom is already pre rooted. But you can change root to SuperSU or PHH Superuser if you want.
AOKP are custom ROM developers/modders.

DarkAlpha.Sete said:
(The bootloader is unlocked)
Just 2 more things I wanna make sure:
1. Do I need to root to flash LineageOS?
2. On that LineageOS post, what is the AOKP? xD I already checked the website but I didn't get what it is, and if it comes with the ROM...
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1: you don't need to root
2: AOKP is a custom ROM based on CyanogenMod/LineageOs but with extra features (Like Resurrection Remix has)

Thank you very much to everyone, Im just rocking LineageOS 14.1 on my smartphone! Until now, no errors!

A2017 LOS to STOCK - HELP!

Hi, I feel stock is fluid when compared to LOS. I am not satisfied with music and camera with LOS. I would like to switch back to Stock. Please help below.
1. What are the things needed.
2. does stock ROM works on Universal Bootloader and Modem for Android N?
3. Can I flash A2017U Updates on A2017 when using A2017 Boot and Modem.
Note:- I have successfully used A2017U rom on A2017 earlier.

satish.yarramsetti said:
Hi, I feel stock is fluid when compared to LOS. I am not satisfied with music and camera with LOS. I would like to switch back to Stock. Please help below.
1. What are the things needed.
2. does stock ROM works on Universal Bootloader and Modem for Android N?
3. Can I flash A2017U Updates on A2017 when using A2017 Boot and Modem.
Note:- I have successfully used A2017U rom on A2017 earlier.
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Have you even tried to search before you post this? I'm very shure you will find everything you need.

Smedslund said:
Have you even tried to search before you post this? I'm very shure you will find everything you need.
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Yeah yeah, i have found.
Curious to know does stock works on los modem and bootloader. This one i couldn't find.

could you please provide a link with the proper instructions?
this forum with alle the different variants is so confusing ...

https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484
As part of the flash process, you will flash the 'BootStack'. This includes modem and bootloader.
As far as I know, A2017U software is compatible with A2017, but the 'BootStack' is not. Flash the appropriate 'BootStack' for your device.
I installed A2017 on my A2017U for curiosities sake and had no problems. I don't see why you couldn't do the reverse.
Feel free to post any further questions.

QuantumFluxx said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484
As part of the flash process, you will flash the 'BootStack'. This includes modem and bootloader.
As far as I know, A2017U software is compatible with A2017, but the 'BootStack' is not. Flash the appropriate 'BootStack' for your device.
I installed A2017 on my A2017U for curiosities sake and had no problems. I don't see why you couldn't do the reverse.
Feel free to post any further questions.
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Bro that boot stack file qas removed from cloud. Please share of you have (A2017 Bootstack)

satish.yarramsetti said:
Bro that boot stack file qas removed from cloud. Please share of you have (A2017 Bootstack)
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767125769 should be what you're looking for.

QuantumFluxx said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767125769 should be what you're looking for.
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Thanks Man. Its B9.. one last question.. which is latest? B9 , B10 or B13.

it is of A2017G
QuantumFluxx said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767125769 should be what you're looking for.
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It is related to A2017G but no A2017.

The most recent information I see seems to indicate that B13 is the latest, but a mention of further OTAs is made, which may or may not be B16.
B16 Information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/update-chinese-axon-7-a2017-b16-nougat-t3608262
Here are B10 BootStacks for the A2017. I would use them for now and get newer ones from OTAs or when they otherwise become available.
You have my apologies for posting the wrong link. I'm really low on sleep at the moment and I spent most of my day driving before replying. Kind of running on auto-pilot, lol.
satish.yarramsetti said:
Thanks Man. Its B9.. one last question.. which is latest? B9 , B10 or B13.
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No Mirrors Found for that link
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No Problem and thanks for your help. But the link ( B10 Bootstack), there are no mirrors for that and i am checking from past two days.

I see what you mean.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-chinese-stock-roms-t3436817 seems to be the best resource I can find to d/l the stock firmware for the A2017. This should contain the bootstacks. I'm downloading now with 10 minutes left. Several users requested the bootstacks from the thread I linked you to and have yet to receive any response.
satish.yarramsetti said:
No Problem and thanks for your help. But the link ( B10 Bootstack), there are no mirrors for that and i am checking from past two days.
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QuantumFluxx said:
I see what you mean.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-chinese-stock-roms-t3436817 seems to be the best resource I can find to d/l the stock firmware for the A2017. This should contain the bootstacks. I'm downloading now with 10 minutes left. Several users requested the bootstacks from the thread I linked you to and have yet to receive any response.
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I am also downloading full rom but people say to flash boot stack and rom seperately :S

If you're already on N, you could try flashing https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/a2017-nougat-twrp-flashable-djkuz-t3571714
Worst-case, the device doesn't boot, and you can reboot to TWRP and reinstall LOS. Note the verity ZIP, which prevents the stock ROM from reinstalling the stock recovery on the first boot.
I do have the download and it does seem to contain the bootstacks. Let me know what you want to do.
satish.yarramsetti said:
I am also downloading full rom but people say to flash boot stack and rom seperately :S
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Update via OTA Axon A2017.

Hey I bought an Axon 7 A2017 from China and I just figured out that it doesn't have OTA updates because the buyer installed a multi-language OS that prevents OTA .Please I want to know how to enable ota or a way to update manually to the latest android Nougat . Can you please give me a simple method because I'm a real noob in flashing and unlocking smartphones. I want only to update the stock OS to the latest android version and then root the smartphone in order to install some root required apps.
Thanks Folks.

Any help please ?

Youssefmans said:
Any help please ?
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I don't have the chinese version, but you have to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP, then you'll be able to install the stock ROM. Try to use bkores's axon7toolkit
Also try searching for this (in Q&A), I'm 100% sure this has been asked at least twice before. You could've gotten an answer much sooner if you had tried to find an old post that asks the same

Choose an username... said:
I don't have the chinese version, but you have to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP, then you'll be able to install the stock ROM. Try to use bkores's axon7toolkit
Also try searching for this (in Q&A), I'm 100% sure this has been asked at least twice before. You could've gotten an answer much sooner if you had tried to find an old post that asks the same
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Thanks buddy , I will try to find something , but the problem is that most of guides are for the us version

Youssefmans said:
Thanks buddy , I will try to find something , but the problem is that most of guides are for the us version
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Not guides, just people who asked this already. This is really common.
Or you can just go the easy way and try using the axon7toolkit, it will ask you what model it is, and you can put A2017

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Not guides, just people who asked this already. This is really common.
Or you can just go the easy way and try using the axon7toolkit, it will ask you what model it is, and you can put A2017
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Thanks a lot my friend , please which update I have to flash in order to have ota enabled ?

Youssefmans said:
Thanks a lot my friend , please which update I have to flash in order to have ota enabled ?
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Any update. you can even get the newest update

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Any update. you can even get the newest update
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Thanks my friend for sharing this information.

process is the zip file for b013. unzip and place on root of an SD card. Then trigger system update via system updates in settings. Phone will detect the file. then it's a domino effect after that of updates. Current one is 7.1.1

front firing speakers said:
process is the zip file for b013. unzip and place on root of an SD card. Then trigger system update via system updates in settings. Phone will detect the file. then it's a domino effect after that of updates. Current one is 7.1.1
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Thanks buddy , I'm on B07 can I update directly to B013 and then unlock the bootloader and root the phone ?? if yes , Will the OTA appear automatically to the latest firmware available ?

Youssefmans said:
Thanks buddy , I'm on B07 can I update directly to B013 and then unlock the bootloader and root the phone ?? if yes , Will the OTA appear automatically to the latest firmware available ?
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Just update to B13, it doesn't matter if the latest OTA doesn't appear, you'll probably need to install more than one OTA. Also, if you'll do it this way don't unlock the phone until you get the latest version.

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Just update to B13, it doesn't matter if the latest OTA doesn't appear, you'll probably need to install more than one OTA. Also, if you'll do it this way don't unlock the phone until you get the latest version.
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Thanks , but I heard that it's difficult to unlock bootloader on Nougat .

Youssefmans said:
Thanks , but I heard that it's difficult to unlock bootloader on Nougat .
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Is it, @bkores?
Sorry for the trouble, I just don't know if it really does chanve anything tbh

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Is it, @bkores?
Sorry for the trouble, I just don't know if it really does changes anything tbh
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Nope

Youssefmans said:
Thanks , but I heard that it's difficult to unlock bootloader on Nougat .
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Just update and use axon7toolkit then
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Nope
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Just update and use axon7toolkit then
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Thanks , I will use the toolkit

I bought a used Axon 7 A2017. It already has TWRP on and the model number is reported as ZTE A2017 in "About phone".
Currently it's on Android 6.0.1 and I can't update from the settings menu. How do I update to latest Android?

not sure, I'm not a rooting man. I need my phone to be stock. certain apps do not run if you root a phone

alxla said:
I bought a used Axon 7 A2017. It already has TWRP on and the model number is reported as ZTE A2017 in "About phone".
Currently it's on Android 6.0.1 and I can't update from the settings menu. How do I update to latest Android?
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You can use a flashable system zip and use it on TWRP, I think DrakenFX made some for the A2017. Otherwise you need to flash the a2017 stock recovery on it (with a flashable zip like tron1's or drakenfx's) and then use the update feature on the phone.

P10 Plus VKY-L09 ROGERS CA OEMINFO

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a oeminfo-file for a Canadian market model (Rogers)
Can anyone help please?

ginger_al said:
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a oeminfo-file for a Canadian market model (Rogers)
Can anyone help please?
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Sure, are you trying to re-brand to the Rogers model?

Bloodlvst said:
Sure, are you trying to re-brand to the Rogers model?
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Yes

ginger_al said:
Yes
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Just wanted to follow up, found this post when I was looking for the same item - were you successful in locating & re branding? I just had to recover mine (Rogers VKY L09) - so can help if needed

I am interested in re-branding my Rogers model VKY-L09 to a dual sim variant, but am unsure which firmware to use? Any help is appreciated.

Jason_Bourne01 said:
I am interested in re-branding my Rogers model VKY-L09 to a dual sim variant, but am unsure which firmware to use? Any help is appreciated.
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There's a walkthrough for using HWOTA to rebrand to the L29 model: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p1...nvert-to-dualsim-huawei-p10-plus-vky-t3605071 Works very well, changed my Fido/Rogers L09 without any issues. The instructions can be a little confusing but you should be ok if you've flashed phones before. Just post in the thread or send me a PM if you need a hand.
Keep in mind - you seem to lose the VoLTE features by rebranding. Maybe I missed something but it worked on stock L09 but disappeared after the rebrand.

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There's a walkthrough for using HWOTA to rebrand to the L29 model: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p1...nvert-to-dualsim-huawei-p10-plus-vky-t3605071 Works very well, changed my Fido/Rogers L09 without any issues. The instructions can be a little confusing but you should be ok if you've flashed phones before. Just post in the thread or send me a PM if you need a hand.
Keep in mind - you seem to lose the VoLTE features by rebranding. Maybe I missed something but it worked on stock L09 but disappeared after the rebrand.
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Thanks for the info. Which firmware did you use for the rebrand?
Sent from my VKY-L09 using Tapatalk

Jason_Bourne01 said:
Thanks for the info. Which firmware did you use for the rebrand?
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I just used the L29 ROM linked in the guide. It's an older build but it'll get the OTA updates to the latest version available.

Any way to install TWRP now that LG killed the Bootloader Unlock Developper Site?

Can't seem to find a way to unlock the bootloader now.

sirgilmour said:
Can't seem to find a way to unlock the bootloader now.
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model number?

Darnrain1 said:
model number?
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LG V20 us996

sirgilmour said:
LG V20 us996
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Good question, unfortunately I don't have the answer. Let's wait and see if someone does. You may want to change your title to include the model number of your phone.

sirgilmour said:
Can't seem to find a way to unlock the bootloader now.
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After doing some searching on google I found this link

I can say from experience that dirty santa worked with the US996 US Cellular version I have, once I went back to the orginal rom with LGUP. as mentioned in the link above.

I have succesfully done the dirty santa to change my canadian stock firmware to US996 to allow it to install custom firmwares but i had issues with LineageOS and went back to US996. Now i want to try a more recent of lineageos but without the bootlocker unlocking site i see no way to install TWRP as the system recovery