I have a Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 1050F with KitKat that I want to create a custom ROM for. I have extensive experience with building ROM's, but I have not worked with devices that have a locked bootloader.
I want to learn how to unlock the Yoga Tablet 2 bootloader, but not just by flashing pre-made binaries, I want to understand how these binaries has been created/patched so I'm able to create them myself and understand exactly what's going on.
Does anyone have the skills/knowledge to explain this? Please PM me if not comfortable with explaining this in public.
Thanks in advance.
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So I have a MACBOOK and a SAMSUNG NOTE 3.
I'm trying to find a step-by-step guide on how to root my device running currently on 4.4.2 firmware!
I found that for Mac all the job is done with Heimdall! But not sure on how to work it!
I'm a totally beginner in all these...!!! I've found only some videos, but are very bad!
I need to know the right order of installing, for the kernels, bootloaders, modems, roms, custom recoveries... where the hell I get my devices pit!!! I'm like totally lost! Only seeing all these words around and getting more and more confused!
What is needed for what reason! And all these according to mac use!
I would like to get the latest lolipop, if possible, and also root!
Ok thank you for reading me! And please, I'd appreciate any help!
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Hello there!
I've noticed the resources for us using the ZE500CL variant of the ZenFone 2 line of phones are few and far between, so I decided to make this list of methods I personally tested for rooting, unlocking the bootloader and temporarily flashing TWRP (tethered recovery).
I apologize in advance if I'm breaking any forum rules, but I'll make sure to credit everyone who's guides and files I'll be presenting here. I am only posting this to help fellow ZE500CL owners in finding all the necessary tools and methods for various things they need. None of the tools and guides below are my work, all credit goes to their original creators.
I'll update this when I test more things, so keep an eye on this post in the future
NEW: Untethered (permanent) TWRP! You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-twrp-2-8-7-0-custom-recovery-t3328155
Root
Both methods worked for me, but I'd still recommend the second method in combination with temporary (tethered) TWRP in the last guide. Credit: @Chinaphonearena
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063/post60872347
Unlock Bootloader
Please note: Only do this is you're absolutely sure you know what you're doing. Your warranty will be void and you will not receive further OTA updates. There are also NO CUSTOM ROMS for this phone. I am not responsible for damage to your device.
So, we've finally officially got the Bootloader Unlock tool from ASUS. It was uploaded in the "Driver & Tools" section on the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE500CL official page just yesterday (I've checked it two days ago, it wasn't there, so it was most likely yesterday). I've got the information from this ZenFone 2 ZE500CL ZenTalk Forum post. I tried it, and it worked perfectly!
You can download it from here:
ZenFone 2 (ZE500CL) - Support
Temporary (Tethered) TWRP
This works like a charm tethered, but I didn't try flashing it. When I find one that works, I'll update this post with new information. If any of you find one before me, please notify me This one was, after all, not built specifically for the ZE500CL. Credit: @TheSSJ
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532/post61076508
Xposed Framework
I've attempted this one, and it worked. Use the tethered TWRP to flash, and be sure your phone is rooted and has BusyBox installed. Credit: @ansebovi
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-install-xposed-installer-t3116476
I hope this was helpful. Again, the only intention of this post was to help out fellow ZE500CL users, since it's hard to find necessary tools for this device.
Thanks to all the wonderful people of XDA for working on the projects and helping out in the forums!
Hi. I know I am posting in the Q&A for the zenfone 2 laser but I have to ask if, since zenfone 2 laser and zenfone go (ZB500KL) are virtually identical in the specs (except for the laser part), would it be possible to develop roms for the zenfone go, starting from the zenfone 2 laser? I noticed asus gives out the kernel source code. How hard is it to make a new rom from that? (Not complaining. Actually making a real question)
Thanks
Before you get to the custom ROM part you need an unlocked bootloader. I searched on google and I found that you can unlock the bootloader and there is an CM12.1 ROM. I'm not sure about stating from the zenfone laser but you could try it if you want. I'm not a developer btw..
Also I found something very cool if you are tired of ASUS's ZENUI. There is a mod that will convert the stock ASUS ROM to stock Android ROM but is only for [ZC500TG/Z00VD] so I don't know if this will work for (ZB500KL). I will post the links bellow.. Also don't forget that this is just an idea from a non-developer so sorry if this is not the answer. Maybe a developer will answer you but I don't think that will happen
CM12.1: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/04/cyanogenmod-121-for-asus-zenfone-go.html
The mod I was talking about: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/mod-asus-zenfone-stock-android-t3460995
vraciu' said:
Before you get to the custom ROM part you need an unlocked bootloader. I searched on google and I found that you can unlock the bootloader and there is an CM12.1 ROM. I'm not sure about stating from the zenfone laser but you could try it if you want. I'm not a developer btw..
Also I found something very cool if you are tired of ASUS's ZENUI. There is a mod that will convert the stock ASUS ROM to stock Android ROM but is only for [ZC500TG/Z00VD] so I don't know if this will work for (ZB500KL). I will post the links bellow.. Also don't forget that this is just an idea from a non-developer so sorry if this is not the answer. Maybe a developer will answer you but I don't think that will happen
CM12.1: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/04/cyanogenmod-121-for-asus-zenfone-go.html
The mod I was talking about: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/mod-asus-zenfone-stock-android-t3460995
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Hi. thank you for your response and sorry for the late reply. that rom is made for the first zenfone go (launched along the zenfone 2 series). The ZB500KL was launched in late 2016 in it's own segment. From my research there is no known way to unlock the bootloader or any rom available for that matter. That's why I asked if there could be a possibility of a port, or it the hardware similarities between the two phones facilitate the development of new ones
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Hi. thank you for your response and sorry for the late reply. that rom is made for the first zenfone go (launched along the zenfone 2 series). The ZB500KL was launched in late 2016 in it's own segment. From my research there is no known way to unlock the bootloader or any rom available for that matter. That's why I asked if there could be a possibility of a port, or it the hardware similarities between the two phones facilitate the development of new ones
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Hi! No problem!
There is no way to port a ROM for your phone if your bootloader is locked because you need TWRP and that needs an unlocked bootloader. There are some phones where you can use TWRP and flash a custom ROM with locked bootloader ( here is an example ) but I don't know if you can do that on Zenfone Go or any Asus device.
Edit: Another example where you can flash TWRP on locked bootloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...root-how-to-root-ze550kl-marshmallow-t3409264
Sorry for that stupid question, but is there any Q&A for ZB500KL? I cannot find it, and I don't want to post to ZenFone 2 Q&A. Thanks
Hello XDA people, this lenovo Vibe K5 NOTE is a budget friendly phone so obliviously we don't have many experienced developers in our community, also we have tried out best to root this device but we failed.
As this mobile will not be updated to Android 7.0 by lenovo (currently on 6.0) so it becomes something like essential to root it for custom ROMs and for some other features.
So I request anybody here on forum who have capability to root it and may not own this device to help us in rooting this device.
Our current progress on rooting can be seen on last page of this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/how-to-root-lenovo-vibe-k5-note-t3454153/page32
So please if anybody capable to root it please show.
ranganitesh said:
Hello XDA people, this lenovo Vibe K5 NOTE is a budget friendly phone so obliviously we don't have many experienced developers in our community, also we have tried out best to root this device but we failed.
As this mobile will not be updated to Android 7.0 by lenovo (currently on 6.0) so it becomes something like essential to root it for custom ROMs and for some other features.
So I request anybody here on forum who have capability to root it and may not own this device to help us in rooting this device.
Our current progress on rooting can be seen on last page of this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/how-to-root-lenovo-vibe-k5-note-t3454153/page32
So please if anybody capable to root it please show.
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Greetings,
I unnderstand your frustration I really do but I don't think cross posting is the answer. Please just bump your original thread rather than creating a new one
Thanks for understanding
Sawdoctor
I am going to keep this very short and not too lengthy.
Is anyone porting TWRP for the fire HD 8 2017?
I am not finding any thread to help unlock the boot loader of this device. Can anyone guide me as to how i can get this done?
Are there any ROMs as well which i know will take some time but if anyone has a ROM ported that'd be awesome.
I am not only asking these questions for myself but for anyone who share the same concerns as I do.
Thanks to everyone
Special Thanks TO:
@Supersonic27543
@Datastream33
@Rortiz2
@diplomatic
And all other developers working hard on Devs for this Fire devices (and all other devices)
Please update me and everyone else to whom it may concern via this thread.
Thanks Again! ?
I am available on telegram "@popsslu"
@pops said:
I am going to keep this very short and not too lengthy.
Is anyone porting TWRP for the fire HD 8 2017?
I am not finding any thread to help unlock the boot loader of this device. Can anyone guide me as to how i can get this done?
Are there any ROMs as well which i know will take some time but if anyone has a ROM ported that'd be awesome.
I am not only asking these questions for myself but for anyone who share the same concerns as I do.
Thanks to everyone
Special Thanks TO:
@Supersonic27543
@Datastream33
@Rortiz2
@diplomatic
And all other developers working hard on Devs for this Fire devices (and all other devices)
Please update me and everyone else to whom it may concern via this thread.
Thanks Again!
I am available on telegram "@popsslu"
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Hi,
At the moment there is no custom ROMS for this tablet but it can be rooted.
Which apps shoud I uninstall after root to avoid that the fire autoupdate automatically the system when I am connected to the WiFi?, I want to avoid a surprise that kills the root