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[HELP] Is my stock rom hardwired so that no other ROM can be installed??

Is it possible or is it with the recovery image im using
Asus Zenfone 2 laser ze550kl z00l is my phone model
I have tried many stockroms to install but only one get installed perfectly namely back2stock-1.17.40.1234.zip. Because of this i can't even install any other custom roms like i tried to install lineage rom but itstuck on bootloop
Any kind of replies and queries about my problem asked will be much help full

moddinandroid said:
Is it possible or is it with the recovery image im using
Asus Zenfone 2 laser ze550kl z00l is my phone model
I have tried many stockroms to install but only one get installed perfectly namely back2stock-1.17.40.1234.zip. Because of this i can't even install any other custom roms like i tried to install lineage rom but itstuck on bootloop
Any kind of replies and queries about my problem asked will be much help full
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Install mm framware then install custom ROM...it will sure booted up

mg712702 said:
Install mm framware then install custom ROM...it will sure booted up
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What im trying to tell is that my problem is not only installation in custom roms but i also cant install any other roms eiether from official site or some other site which means i cant install any roms accept the one the stock rom i mentioned above. And also i already tried to install MM firmware but it gives out error code 7 in twrp. I tried as i was said to install the previous version of lollipop before the update of MM came out but still i cant install them.

moddinandroid said:
What im trying to tell is that my problem is not only installation in custom roms but i also cant install any other roms eiether from official site or some other site which means i cant install any roms accept the one the stock rom i mentioned above. And also i already tried to install MM firmware but it gives out error code 7 in twrp. I tried as i was said to install the previous version of lollipop before the update of MM came out but still i cant install them.
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Which Android u r using now
Lolipop or MM

is your bootloader locked on unlocked?
just go back to stock versions for now
if u r on lollipop, download the 'next version' from asus
if u r on marshmallow, download the next version from asus
use fastboot (bootloader) mode to flash if required
when all is stable and done,
download & flash twrp
flash lineage 13, then lineage 14

yograjfire18 said:
Which Android u r using now
Lolipop or MM
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Iam using lollipop right now

pokipokipxorn said:
is your bootloader locked on unlocked?
just go back to stock versions for now
if u r on lollipop, download the 'next version' from asus
if u r on marshmallow, download the next version from asus
use fastboot (bootloader) mode to flash if required
when all is stable and done,
download & flash twrp
flash lineage 13, then lineage 14
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Yes my bootoader is unlocked cuz i tried rooting my phone when MM update came out
I cant roll back to the original/factory rom cuz i can't install any rom including official asus ones
2. Ill be trying to using fastboot will post results soon

moddinandroid said:
Iam using lollipop right now
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that's the reason u can install any custom rom, bcs they r all MM or N
so U hav to first upgrade to mm using stock rom
then u can flash any rom

moddinandroid said:
Iam using lollipop right now
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https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=LuK1337&dl=LuK1337/ZF2L-FW/Z00L-WW-21.40.1220.1615.zip
Download and flash then u r ready to go
Now u can install any rom, like RR MM, CM 13 many others too
Hit thanks if i helped

Yeah that right..or you can make backtostock.zip by your self,just download stock mm rom and copy the following requirement file to backtostock.zip and flash that on twrp..

Thnsk guys for all your replies
My problem i was not using latest twrp recovery
Again thank you so much for ur help

not able to flash twrp

Hi guys I have rooted my YU yureka cm 11. Its been 2 days I am trying to flash twrp on my device using both twrp official app and twrp manager. I have tried 3.1,3.0,3.02 versions while flashing. After flashing it says successfull but when I tried to reboot into recovery the mobile stucks on YU logo I think gets bricked this is what happening every time

CM11?
Any reason to sticking with CM11?
It is a 32 bit ROM and TWRP you're trying to flash is 64 bit. It won't get flashed ever.
Better install COS12.1 or any other custom ROMs.

There is no any specific reason for sticking with cm11 I thought it is most stable.
So is there any way I can flash twrp?
Or do I have to upgrade to cm 12.1 and then try to flash?
Can you recommend me any rom with better stability for yureka?

First try to upgrade to COS12.1 and than flash TWRP.
There are lots of N custom ROMs available and is stable. You can find more about them here or at YU Forum.

minestrome said:
There is no any specific reason for sticking with cm11 I thought it is most stable.
So is there any way I can flash twrp?
Or do I have to upgrade to cm 12.1 and then try to flash?
Can you recommend me any rom with better stability for yureka?
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Flash Cos12.1 via fastboot, as it will change ur architecture from 32bit to 64bit...
Then check bootloader status, and if locked, unlock it as well, flash TWRP and enjoy custom ROMs,
Nougat ROMs are much stable now
For any problem, feel free to ask,
Thank YOU

thanks
Thank you very much guys , your help is very very appreciated.

ROMs for SM-G900F

What ROMs exist that I can use on SM-G900F ?
I dont want any missing features or bugs if possible.
I dont need Android 9, cause I read that everything is not working.
I rooted my SM-G900F, whar is next step to install a ROM ?
Yes Im not a proffessional

Use the dev forums!
zooorgie said:
What ROMs exist that I can use on SM-G900F ?
I dont want any missing features or bugs if possible.
I dont need Android 9, cause I read that everything is not working.
I rooted my SM-G900F, whar is next step to install a ROM ?
Yes Im not a proffessional
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​If U are Rooted, u would be having TWRP recovery installed, if yes go to S5 dev forum find a ROM and Follow Instructions, usually flashing a zip file or two.
Cheers!!:good:

I did and it worked, but Supersu dissapeared after flashing Lineage 15.1
I guess I can reinstall it.
But then I heard about Magisk, that should be better...
But how do I replace TWRP with Magisk after insalled Lineage ?
Is it even advisable ?

zuk z1 bootloop..

hi guys...
can i installl twrp in my zuk z1?
present condition of my phone :: phone entered into a bootloop...tried many things...finally qfil tool helped...using qfil tool i was able to flash zui .9.084....thanks to xda forum
now my query is can i flash lineage os in my phone....if yes how ? can you please guide me ?
note: i tried to flash stock rom,but failed.
thanks

shaf_bgkr said:
hi guys...
can i installl twrp in my zuk z1?
present condition of my phone :: phone entered into a bootloop...tried many things...finally qfil tool helped...using qfil tool i was able to flash zui .9.084....thanks to xda forum
now my query is can i flash lineage os in my phone....if yes how ? can you please guide me ?
note: i tried to flash stock rom,but failed.
thanks
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What LineageOS do you want to install? This: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z1/orig-development/rom-lineageos-15-1-zuk-z1-t3814542 ?
Also be more detailed with "i tried to flash stock rom,but failed."

strongst said:
What LineageOS do you want to install? This: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z1/orig-development/rom-lineageos-15-1-zuk-z1-t3814542 ?
Also be more detailed with "i tried to flash stock rom,but failed."
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hi..thanks for the reply
i am an amateur in this field.....
i tried to flash cm 12.1 yog ham version using qfil tool.....i was successful in flashing,but the same old bootloop issue was there.....
then i flashed zui using qfil tool....its chineese version....now i am looking for a good rom where i can use google apps...
can you please help me which lineage rom i should choose?
can i flash these also using the qfil tool ?
or should i unlock bootloader and install twrp?

shaf_bgkr said:
hi..thanks for the reply
i am an amateur in this field.....
i tried to flash cm 12.1 yog ham version using qfil tool.....i was successful in flashing,but the same old bootloop issue was there.....
then i flashed zui using qfil tool....its chineese version....now i am looking for a good rom where i can use google apps...
can you please help me which lineage rom i should choose?
can i flash these also using the qfil tool ?
or should i unlock bootloader and install twrp?
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You need to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery, cause they are not signed by manufacturer hence you cannot flash them like the stock cyanogenos.
You can use LineageOS or other roms based on this. Just flash gapps and you have Google maps. But you also need cm13 firmware before using LineageOS 14.1 or later.
Just search a little bit here since everything is discussed.
If you need more help, I'm here

strongst said:
You need to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery, cause they are not signed by manufacturer hence you cannot flash them like the stock cyanogenos.
You can use LineageOS or other roms based on this. Just flash gapps and you have Google maps. But you also need cm13 firmware before using LineageOS 14.1 or later.
Just search a little bit here since everything is discussed.
If you need more help, I'm here
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thanks again for your help....
so first i need to unlock bootloader...then install twrp...then flash cm 13 ...after that lineage os ...is this the order i should follow

shaf_bgkr said:
thanks again for your help....
so first i need to unlock bootloader...then install twrp...then flash cm 13 ...after that lineage os ...is this the order i should follow
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Exactly.

Want some guidence and having some questions about custom rom.

I have moto g4 plus (2016) and want to install custom rom but I have some questions and without knowing about them i can't take the risk.so please answer sir.
1) There is 2 Twrp custom recovery one is 32 bit and second is 64 bit, so which is best ?
2) if I use 32 bit and flash 64 bit rom ,can it possible?
3) if No then if am use 64 bit Twrp and flash 32 bit rom accidentally ,can it will brick my device??
4) i am currently on stock rom android 7.0 , today most custom rom is based on 9.0 ,if I flash pie custom rom and after months i want revert back to stock or Oreo rom ,can i will do it? Because in some custom rom there is note that after flashing this rom you can not revert back lower version of rom.
5) where is rom take space if I flash it, means in ram ,internal storage???
Thanks in advance.i know this question is help for other noob:good:

keval3492 said:
I have moto g4 plus (2016) and want to install custom rom but I have some questions and without knowing about them i can't take the risk.so please answer sir.
1) There is 2 Twrp custom recovery one is 32 bit and second is 64 bit, so which is best ?
2) if I use 32 bit and flash 64 bit rom ,can it possible?
3) if No then if am use 64 bit Twrp and flash 32 bit rom accidentally ,can it will brick my device??
4) i am currently on stock rom android 7.0 , today most custom rom is based on 9.0 ,if I flash pie custom rom and after months i want revert back to stock or Oreo rom ,can i will do it? Because in some custom rom there is note that after flashing this rom you can not revert back lower version of rom.
5) where is rom take space if I flash it, means in ram ,internal storage???
Thanks in advance.i know this question is help for other noob:good:
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64bit recoveries can handle 32bit roms too. Use a 64bit recovery and everything is fine.
You cannot downgrade your bootloader from stock Oreo to stock nougat(your current Rom). Custom roms won't flash bootloaders,only stock roms.
Your whole flash storage of your device is divided into several partitions like system, data, boot, recovery, internal storage. That's why you have to deal with less memory in your internal storage(10 out of 16 for example).
You cannot(yeah, but don't do it) modify the partition size cause it's used to met some requirements.
The rom will be flashed into system/data partition, not internal storage but also uses ram of course

Thanks man , but can you elaborate my question on if I flash today custom rom on pie base and that is rumor on moto g4 plus that oreo update will launch soon and I also wait for it.so can i get that update if I am on pie custom rom.sorry for your answer ,i not understand that .

keval3492 said:
Thanks man , but can you elaborate my question on if I flash today custom rom on pie base and that is rumor on moto g4 plus that oreo update will launch soon and I also wait for it.so can i get that update if I am on pie custom rom.sorry for your answer ,i not understand that .
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Yes you can get official Oreo update if you are on Pie custom rom. You just need to go back to stock rom or flash the stock Oreo rom manually like the soak test.

Can you give me Twrp 64 bit link and also which custom rom do you prefer on gaming performance , battery performance and customisable wise? Thanks a lot...

keval3492 said:
Can you give me Twrp 64 bit link and also which custom rom do you prefer on gaming performance , battery performance and customisable wise? Thanks a lot...
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Here's a link for the 64 bit TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...recovery-twrp-3-2-1-unofficial-touch-t3722206 for flashing both 32 bit and 64 bit custom ROMs and TWRP flashables.
Of course, unlocking your bootloader and flashing a custom ROM via TWRP will unavoidably erase your device, so back up as necessary. Be also aware that flashing a custom ROM may necessitate flashing magisk as well, to get your device Google certified again.
As for a particular ROM, your best bet is to have a look at each custom ROM's page and particularly the first page and the last few pages. Both of those should give you information on how suitable the ROM is from other user's reports for your usage and also give you an idea how often the ROM is updated.

It is necessary for flashing magisk? Because magisk root my mobile and I don't want to do it right now.

keval3492 said:
It is necessary for flashing magisk? Because magisk root my mobile and I don't want to do it right now.
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For some apps, like banking apps for example, these apps may not function properly if they detect an unlocked bootloader, or if your device does not pass Google Play Store certification. If you're wanting to flash a custom ROM or a TWRP flashable, then you may have to consider flashing magisk for magisk hide. Magisk hide helps to hide your unlocked bootloader status and thus may get your device certified to use these apps. Up to you - depends on if you use apps that won't work if they detect your device has an unlocked bootloader.

Thanks sir for get me guide .What is athens when I open xda moto g4 plus and what is kernel and how it is important ??

keval3492 said:
Thanks sir for get me guide .What is athens when I open xda moto g4 plus and what is kernel and how it is important ??
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I'm guessing by Athens you mean athene? If so, athene is the device codename for the Moto G4/plus (2016). Custom ROMs and software designed for athene should work on our services, though please check the release dates of such software. That also means software built for another device codename may not work.
A kernel is part of the software communicating between the hardware and the software. Custom ROMs will come with one usually. If you choose to flash another kernel, ensure you flash the correct type of kernel - there are kernels for stock 7.0/6.0 (Motorola), 7.1 (custom) and kernels for custom 8.1/9.0 ROMs. These may not be cross compatible and as such if you flash the incorrect kernel to your device your device may fail to boot (buy then that's what TWRP backups are for). Due to the lack of source code for stock 8.1, I've not seen custom kernels built for the stock Motorola 8.1 stock ROM yet.

Thank you sir for guide me about athene and kernel ,so i choose custom rom only made for athene and kernel is also built in with custom rom.

I am on stock oreo on moto g4 plus ,it is same process in oreo for unlock bootloader??

keval3492 said:
I am on stock oreo on moto g4 plus ,it is same process in oreo for unlock bootloader??
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Please search within the correct rom thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...4-oreo-soak-test-update-t3871136/post78966322

I did not get proper answer from link you send ,please help for this..

keval3492 said:
I did not get proper answer from link you send ,please help for this..
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Should be the same process to unlock your bootloader, provided your motherboard is the same and you've still got your IMEI and software channel.

Can you elaborate what you said about motherboard and IMEI ,i am getting that method is same as nought but after that line i don't understand.

keval3492 said:
Can you elaborate what you said about motherboard and IMEI ,i am getting that method is same as nought but after that line i don't understand.
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When you unlock your bootloader, you need the unlock key. The unlock key is likely generated from and linked to your motherboard; if your motherboard had been changed, then you'd have to get a new unlock key.
If your IMEI is still present in your device and working, the unlock key should work. Some users with existing IMEI issues may not be able to unlock their bootloaders.
Basically, if your device is the same when you requested the unlock key, and everything is working okay, then unlocking should be the same as Nougat without any further steps. Back up, boot to fastboot and connect your device to your computer, then enter the unlock key command - with your key - on your computer in the minimal ADB terminal.

I changed my motherboard once and after that I unlock my bootloader also ,but I brick my device by installing 64 bit rom on 32 bit twrp version and after that I lock my bootloader and start as a fresh device till now.
Same key is still working for me as I want unlock my bootloader??

keval3492 said:
I changed my motherboard once and after that I unlock my bootloader also ,but I brick my device by installing 64 bit rom on 32 bit twrp version and after that I lock my bootloader and start as a fresh device till now.
Same key is still working for me as I want unlock my bootloader??
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Should be - use the same key as you used to unlock your bootloader before (after you had your motherboard changed). Be aware you will not be able to re-lock your bootloader if you unlock your bootloader at the moment. We do not have the Oreo firmware to lock stock Oreo devices or devices previously updated to stock Oreo firmware.

Oreo firmware means coding in CMD ??