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my tablet was rooted, then i uninstalled some system apps, but i figured out some features won't work, so i unrooted, and did a factory reset, now all system apps are gone,
i thought a factory reset will restore it back to the original stock with all system apps no matter that i uninstalled them. now i can't even go to settings->accounts and syncs, it force closes, i guess i uninstalled an app that manage accounts,
is there a way to go back to stock with all system apps without unlocking bootloader, i don't want to do that.
i also do not have any knowledge about unlocking,flashing,roms,...
or can i just reinstall all system apps and do a factory reset, then it will be fine? (but i don't have backups of those system apps)
i'm on firmware .30 ICS
now i just want a clean system, i don't want it to be messed up like this
After researching i found that factory reset does not restore system apps, so no surprise here.
now i have 2 ways to have a "fresh/clean" system:
1. root and copy all missing system apks to /system/app. But can i root now (using the 1 click transformer root tool) because i uninstalled many system apps and i don't know what they are, can this affect the root?
if this way is ok, can someone on firmware .30 ICS please upload all the files in /system/app. Thanks a lot.
2. flash the stock rom. but i don't want to unlock bootloader, (i don't want to void warranty), how can i flash the stock rom? (and where can i download the stock rom .30 ICS? is it the .zip file on asus support website?) i heard some people say "you can flash a STOCK rom with a locked bootloader" but in another device, not tf300.
i think this way is best because it restores everything, which is what i want, i'm hoping i can do this without unlocking my bootloader.
I guess if i can solve this problem, from now i will never delete any system apps. if i knew factory reset does not restore system apps i did not uninstall them . but it just does not make sense, it's called "factory reset", so shouldn't restore to "factory" state?
Please help. Thank you.
nooktablet said:
After researching i found that factory reset does not restore system apps, so no surprise here.
now i have 2 ways to have a "fresh/clean" system:
1. root and copy all missing system apks to /system/app. But can i root now (using the 1 click transformer root tool) because i uninstalled many system apps and i don't know what they are, can this affect the root?
if this way is ok, can someone on firmware .30 ICS please upload all the files in /system/app. Thanks a lot.
2. flash the stock rom. but i don't want to unlock bootloader, (i don't want to void warranty), how can i flash the stock rom? (and where can i download the stock rom .30 ICS? is it the .zip file on asus support website?) i heard some people say "you can flash a STOCK rom with a locked bootloader" but in another device, not tf300.
i think this way is best because it restores everything, which is what i want, i'm hoping i can do this without unlocking my bootloader.
I guess if i can solve this problem, from now i will never delete any system apps. if i knew factory reset does not restore system apps i did not uninstall them . but it just does not make sense, it's called "factory reset", so shouldn't restore to "factory" state?
Please help. Thank you.
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If you are on ICS you can still root using the debugfs method aka the one click.
Yes you can still download the firmware from Asus. You can try to put the zip within the zip into /sdcard and see if it installs it full but not sure if that would replace the system apps. I don't think there would be harm trying it.
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funnel71 said:
If you are on ICS you can still root using the debugfs method aka the one click.
Yes you can still download the firmware from Asus. You can try to put the zip within the zip into /sdcard and see if it installs it full but not sure if that would replace the system apps. I don't think there would be harm trying it.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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ok, i think i'll go the rooting way.
so can someone on .30 ICS please upload ALL the files in system/app? i need all of them because i don't know what files i deleted and what i did not delete.
Thank you a lot.
UPDATE: Problem solved.
i downloaded .30 firmware from asus website, did a manual update, after updating it restored the system apps. so it solved the problem. thanks funnel71.
to get a "clean" system i did a factory reset, now back to the beginning lol.
so when you accidentally (or purposely) delete system apps, just do a manual update and it will restore, make sure to download the right firmware.
Update 2 after some fiddling I found that after flashing Pico Capps hdxposed is needed to make the play store work on this build http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
Update 1 New lolipop ota, this appears to be based on lolipop 5.1 and as such requires xposed unofficial by romracer if you want to use xposed Xposed for 5.0 would not flash for me. Same upgrade steps as before just this one instead of the bottom one and change your xposed package
https://mega.nz/#!i5RRCKQZ!NC291mcIo-2yzr23j8Vg_mLZ11ECql4lL_xen6xwXuM
update-kindle-devpreview_ariel-20.5.2.2_user_522041550.bin
siegesoldier said:
this is the developer preview, sorry if the title is a little misleading. Thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-4-5-4-twrp-root-t3141648
Use at your own risk.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/38i2lqq5p...review_ariel-20.5.2.0_user_520033250.bin?dl=0
Hopefully someone can figure out how to make this thing boot when flashed from TWRP
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Important update, the instructions below are not to be followed !!! They are historical ...
Same drill as in here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-4-5-4-twrp-root-t3141648
Replace the original META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script with the one from the zip below. Remove "images" directory. This will ensure that your bootloader stays 4.5.3 and unlocked. When TWRP asks to add root, say yes.
If for some reason you lose TWRP (recovery), reflash it from within 5.0. Since you have root, no biggie. I'll play with this a bit too, but later.
I tried yours and tried my attempt. I'm getting a bootloop with both, let me know if you have any luck. TWRP protects itself from getting replaced.
siegesoldier said:
I tried yours and tried my attempt. I'm getting a bootloop with both, let me know if you have any luck. TWRP protects itself from getting replaced.
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OK. Does it flash successfully? Does it ask to install root? If it does and bootloops, the bootloader probably needs to be updated too. You could try to flash the new bootloader (just grab my uboot_4.5.3.zip, replace both files in /images, and re-zip).
The trick is that you install Lollipop, install root, and install the new bootloader separately. It should boot OK and you should have root in 5, but you'll lose TWRP (it won't be able to boot since the bootloader will probably be signed). To get TWRP back you'll need to downgrade to 4.5.3
bibikalka said:
OK. Does it flash successfully? Does it ask to install root? If it does and bootloops, the bootloader probably needs to be updated too. You could try to flash the new bootloader (just grab my uboot_4.5.3.zip, replace both files in /images, and re-zip
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Yes it flashes successfully and asks to install root. Looks like I'll be trying that tonight, thanks!
Edit we have a winner.
Flashed lolipop without bootloader
Installed su
Reboot to recovery
Installed superuser flashable zip
Flashed uboot file with lolipop images folder
Fire has booted and is currently doing the very long lolipop upgrading screen
Currently booting to home screen but then back to the fire screen, etc. Probably my fault for not clearing the cache or a factory reset. I'm not at a computer at the moment but any ideas on how to fix this?
siegesoldier said:
Currently booting to home screen but then back to the fire screen, etc. Probably my fault for not clearing the cache or a factory reset. I'm not at a computer at the moment but any ideas on how to fix this?
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Turn it off with a long press of "power" button. Then press "power" and "vol+" together, this should get you into the Amazon recovery. It should offer you a factory reset option. Your system should be pretty much stock Lollipop, so I don't see why it should be doing what it does ...
Actually, does it now have stock Amazon recovery or TWRP ? My suspicion is that it should have flashed recovery during the first upgrade cycle.
Upon reflection, there is a chance you have a bit of a soft brick. If the factory reset option does not come up, it may end up a little tricky to fix things. I wonder if you'd be able to connect via adb before it reboots.
bibikalka said:
Turn it off with a long press of "power" button. Then press "power" and "vol+" together, this should get you into the Amazon recovery. It should offer you a factory reset option. Your system should be pretty much stock Lollipop, so I don't see why it should be doing what it does ...
Actually, does it now have stock Amazon recovery or TWRP ? My suspicion is that it should have flashed recovery during the first upgrade cycle.
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it appears to have TWRP but it will not boot to it with holding keys. I can get the device to appear in ADB but I can not authorize it. Appears to not actually be rebooting. just crashing to fire screen for some reason then back to launcher etc. I may be able to try again at home with a usb port that it remembers.
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it appears to have TWRP but it will not boot to it with holding keys. I can get the device to appear in ADB but I can not authorize it. Appears to not actually be rebooting. just crashing to fire screen for some reason then back to launcher etc. I may be able to try again at home with a usb port that it remembers.
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I wonder if Lollipop does not update recovery at all, and just uses the one from 4.5.4 You do have your old settings around, so there is a chance that prior USB authorization will help. It looks like one should have updated to stock recovery while in TWRP as the last step, after updating the bootloader, ir order to be able to do a factory reset in a situation like this.
If it comes to worst, Amazon reps never ask "did you brick the device yourself?". They only ask if you can get to the home screen, and if not, proceed with the replacement
I think TWRP just blocked it from updating. Oh well, if the ports at home don't work, I was eventually going to get it replaced anyway since I had a blue discoloration on my screen. Glad to be of some moderate use to the community instead of a leecher for once. May the next person have some luck!
bibikalka said:
I wonder if Lollipop does not update recovery at all, and just uses the one from 4.5.4 You do have your old settings around, so there is a chance that prior USB authorization will help. It looks like one should have updated to stock recovery while in TWRP as the last step, after updating the bootloader, ir order to be able to do a factory reset in a situation like this.
If it comes to worst, Amazon reps never ask "did you brick the device yourself?". They only ask if you can get to the home screen, and if not, proceed with the replacement
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ok I was able to get adb on a previously used port. I do not have root though. What are my options? What recovery should I flash? I also have a replacement kindle coming tomorrow so this is mostly for science now. I am also able to get into bootloader.
erased cache via fastboot. stuck on fire instead of boot to homescreen
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ok I was able to get adb on a previously used port. I do not have root though. What are my options? What recovery should I flash? I also have a replacement kindle coming tomorrow so this is mostly for science now. I am also able to get into bootloader.
erased cache via fastboot. stuck on fire instead of boot to homescreen
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So no adb anymore? I am not sure how SuperSu comes in, there gotta be su program somewhere.
Anyway, the great news is that JMZ is going to be back soon. That's going to boost our tinkering capabilities by 300%
siegesoldier said:
Yes it flashes successfully and asks to install root. Looks like I'll be trying that tonight, thanks!
Edit we have a winner.
Flashed lolipop without bootloader
Installed su
Reboot to recovery
Installed superuser flashable zip
Flashed uboot file with lolipop images folder
Fire has booted and is currently doing the very long lolipop upgrading screen
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And then soft brick ...
So I wonder now if one could do this :
install 5.2.0 via TWRP
install supersu.zip
and here it gets very tricky:
without any reboots, replace TEE1, UBOOT, and recovery to stock versions 5.2.0
The hope is to end up in 5.2.0 with root. If things fail, then booting into 5.2.0 recovery (which must be installed!!!) should give one an option to do 1) factory reset 2) downgrade to stock 4.5.3 as in here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-downgrade-to-4-5-3-root-device-t3139351
The problem is that I don't see a way to boot into 5.2.0, and then flash GAPPS after (since your TWRP was replaced by stock recovery earlier). So one would have to install GAPPS those via something like Titanium backup if root does work.
Please, if you already had 1 warranty replacement, don't do this. And, if you replace TEE1 and UBOOT (5.2.0) but not recovery, then you won't have any way to recover.
bibikalka said:
And then soft brick ...
So I wonder now if one could do this :
install 5.2.0 via TWRP
install supersu.zip
and here it gets very tricky:
without any reboots, replace TEE1, UBOOT, and recovery to stock versions 5.2.0
The hope is to end up in 5.2.0 with root. If things fail, then booting into 5.2.0 recovery (which must be installed!!!) should give one an option to do 1) factory reset 2) downgrade to stock 4.5.3 as in here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-downgrade-to-4-5-3-root-device-t3139351
The problem is that I don't see a way to boot into 5.2.0, and then flash GAPPS after (since your TWRP was replaced by stock recovery earlier). So one would have to install GAPPS those via something like Titanium backup if root does work.
Please, if you already had 1 warranty replacement, don't do this. And, if you replace TEE1 and UBOOT (5.2.0) but not recovery, then you won't have any way to recover.
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Yes I've used my warranty replacement so I'll be waiting until the official release before breaking my kindle again . How do you stop TWRP from preventing the recovery from being flashed? I noticed it gave a message about protecting itself.
siegesoldier said:
Yes I've used my warranty replacement so I'll be waiting until the official release before breaking my kindle again . How do you stop TWRP from preventing the recovery from being flashed? I noticed it gave a message about protecting itself.
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Interesting, at what stage of the update did this happen? 5.2.0 file system is slightly packaged and is pain in the neck to peak into, but in 4.5.3 the recovery is updated via a pretty specific command install-recovery.sh , and I cannot find any references to this in updater-script. So I wonder at what stage will this be run. Also, there is no direct image for recovery, one has to reconstruct it as the commands below do. A bit messy ...
install-recovery.sh
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
if ! applypatch -c EMMC:/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/recovery:5888256:6d9d1bbc4172c107db3228ed8d9f97111219c617; then
log -t recovery "Installing new recovery image"
applypatch -b /system/etc/recovery-resource.dat EMMC:/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/boot:5370112:c2c686ada1b194050a3c8f05e2102345df48e9ce EMMC:/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/recovery 6d9d1bbc4172c107db3228ed8d9f97111219c617 5888256 c2c686ada1b194050a3c8f05e2102345df48e9ce:/system/recovery-from-boot.p
else
log -t recovery "Recovery image already installed"
fi
Edit: It kind of looks like /system/etc/install-recovery.sh will be run at every boot. So I wonder if TWRP just renames it to something and calls it "protection". I guess one can double check the file system after 5.2.0 update while still in TWRP, and see what happened to recovery files.
Help
If someone can please help me. I downloaded the update to 5.0, unzipped it, replaced the updater script, but when I zip it back and try to flash it says that it failed. Am I doing something wrong.
Also, if someone has the zip file already and wouldn't mind uploading and sharing it, I would appreciate it.
Thanks for all the help.
hawkazn said:
If someone can please help me. I downloaded the update to 5.0, unzipped it, replaced the updater script, but when I zip it back and try to flash it says that it failed. Am I doing something wrong.
Also, if someone has the zip file already and wouldn't mind uploading and sharing it, I would appreciate it.
Thanks for all the help.
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Last time this procedure ended up with a soft brick. Are you sure you want to pursue this route?
Help
Maybe not, but if someone can help me with something else. The developer preview for the camera is extremely sharp and the 4.5.4 really isn't. Is there a way to make it crystal clear and sharp?
hawkazn said:
Maybe not, but if someone can help me with something else. The developer preview for the camera is extremely sharp and the 4.5.4 really isn't. Is there a way to make it crystal clear and sharp?
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Meaning exactly what? It'd be possible to replace the camera app, one for another. Do you think some other system stuff is involved such as some sort of settings?
You'll have to find a way to mount the big 5.2.0 system update file as a filesystem, then you could read what's in there, including the camera stuff.
TWRP help
So I downloaded the zip file for 5.0 and it flashed and asked to install super user. I had to download the apk for supersu and then update it.
But the problem is that I lost my twrp. I push the volume + and power and it just reboots. I also lost my play store. Any thoughts how to get twrp back on?
I recently installed a TWRP i found from a google search labeled with my exact device details but after install it led to a bootloop, which I fixed by reflash of the kernel (TrapKernel by Chainfire). I have no copy of any recovery to flash and cannot do anything that requires custom recovery (which is virtually eveerything useful)
If anyone knows how to install ANY WORKING CUSTOM RECOVERY ON THE SM G530P, please instruct me or direct me to a link that showshow to do this.
Also I at one point read something about "Building TWRP" for your model but I don't know if or how this is possible. If you know anything about this PLEASE shoot me a message or respond on this post. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have no recovery (not even stock). I do Not want to perform a factory reset since there is no backup and it as a huge hassle.
PLAY STORE
I tried using lucky patcher to install Modded Google Play Store but it uninstalled the app completely. I reinstalled play store online but now when I hit download it stays stuck at downloading...Again any help appreciated. Thank you an advance
warrenscott said:
I recently installed a TWRP i found from a google search labeled with my exact device details but after install it led to a bootloop, which I fixed by reflash of the kernel (TrapKernel by Chainfire). I have no copy of any recovery to flash and cannot do anything that requires custom recovery (which is virtually eveerything useful)
If anyone knows how to install ANY WORKING CUSTOM RECOVERY ON THE SM G530P, please instruct me or direct me to a link that showshow to do this.
Also I at one point read something about "Building TWRP" for your model but I don't know if or how this is possible. If you know anything about this PLEASE shoot me a message or respond on this post. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have no recovery (not even stock). I do Not want to perform a factory reset since there is no backup and it as a huge hassle.
PLAY STORE
I tried using lucky patcher to install Modded Google Play Store but it uninstalled the app completely. I reinstalled play store online but now when I hit download it stays stuck at downloading...Again any help appreciated. Thank you an advance
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Reinstall the stock rom and you will have stock recovery at least. You can acquire this at sammobile.com. Then retry a custom recovery...
Method for recovery install??
kitogh said:
Reinstall the stock rom and you will have stock recovery at least. You can acquire this at sammobile.com. Then retry a custom recovery...
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What is the best method to install TWRP without it replacing with the stock recovery?
*I am currently running complete stock but have voided the warranty where it says 0x1 on the "WARRANTY VOID" section in download mode. If anyone knows a good kernel, ROM, etc for this device from experience please let me know in the comments so I can look into it. I am really wanting to root and try out a new ROM.
I apologize if this question has been asked before, I can't seem to find a clear answer.
Moto G6 Plus XT1926-7
Android 9 build PPWS29.116-11-13
Up-to-date as of 11/01/2019
note: retla channel
I had an app "break". I contacted author who said reinstall. However, reinstall erases my existing data, which is of course, stored on /data/data outside of reach. Further the app opts-out of Google Backup in favor of proprietary backup, which I did not know or use.
Isn't there some way to gain root access, even temporarily, to copy my data? Unlocking the bootloader and factory reset aren't really solving the problem. I've looked at Kingoroot, KingRoot, Towelroot, etc... none support Pie.
I can't believe this problem is uncommon or that there's no solution. Any guidance/opinion/hint appreciated.
Thank you
Try installing the app without uninstalling it. Download an .apk of it online and install it. Usually it doesn't delete any data as this is to make an update for the app
Otherwise, the only way to get your app data is by rooting your android. So start by booting into TWRP and flashing the magisk installer zip. Then install a file manager like total commander and get the files.
Possible Solution
Goddard260 said:
I apologize if this question has been asked before, I can't seem to find a clear answer.
Moto G6 Plus XT1926-7
Android 9 build PPWS29.116-11-13
Up-to-date as of 11/01/2019
note: retla channel
I had an app "break". I contacted author who said reinstall. However, reinstall erases my existing data, which is of course, stored on /data/data outside of reach. Further the app opts-out of Google Backup in favor of proprietary backup, which I did not know or use.
Isn't there some way to gain root access, even temporarily, to copy my data? Unlocking the bootloader and factory reset aren't really solving the problem. I've looked at Kingoroot, KingRoot, Towelroot, etc... none support Pie.
I can't believe this problem is uncommon or that there's no solution. Any guidance/opinion/hint appreciated.
Thank you
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I can suggest you to factory reset your device, sometimes dev are lazy to tell you the instructions, if the problem still, you should consider root your device, for new people Rooting is something complicated, but WORTH the try. I can tell you the steps to root your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Wipe/Erase data (not included internal storage)
4. Install Magisk Flash Zip
5. Enjoy your brand new rooted device
DoomSlayer2019 said:
I can suggest you to factory reset your device, sometimes dev are lazy to tell you the instructions, if the problem still, you should consider root your device, for new people Rooting is something complicated, but WORTH the try. I can tell you the steps to root your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Wipe/Erase data (not included internal storage)
4. Install Magisk Flash Zip
5. Enjoy your brand new rooted device
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And here things get complicated...
On a Moto G6 plus TWRP cannot be installed. You will have to boot it.
The next thing is TWRP can decrypt /data, so you won't have to erase userdata. Not for Magisk either.
You can install twrp, there is a file where you can install twrp inside of it, letting use it in Recovery Mode
DoomSlayer2019 said:
You can install twrp, there is a file where you can install twrp inside of it, letting use it in Recovery Mode
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Where is this file?
WoKoschekk said:
Where is this file?
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I don't recommend you installing twrp in your phone, you don't access all the time, also it brings bugs like wifi drop
DoomSlayer2019 said:
I don't recommend you installing twrp in your phone, you don't access all the time, also it brings bugs like wifi drop
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I know, just wondering how to manage to install TWRP on this phone.
I tried to remove root.
First, I used supersu and used the full unroot setting. However, after rebooting back to android, it is still showing root.
Therefore, I used magisk uninstall. After that my phone is in boot loop with dm-verity error.
Tried to go into TWRP (still works) to install no-verity 6.0 zip but it says boot cannot be found.
So, I am now trying to install recovery.img and boot.img. However, I am unable to find recovery file for WW_15.0410.1807.75 (Android O).
Can anyone help shed some light? How can I restore back the phone without losing data?
If all else fail, what are my last resort to get the phone back to working?
Appreciate any input. Thanks!
Ok, I tried a few things and all failed. Now the phone keep looping into fastboot when I plug in the usb.
I would like to just flash to latest firmware will do. Data recovery is secondary now.
I tried AFT 1.0.0.45 but it only allow zip files. I cannot select the raw file. I tried renaming the raw to zip but it still refuse to flash. I get error saying unable to unzip. However, before that I can see the app is trying to connect to somewhere for verification. I think something about FRP. Don't know what is that.
Appreciate any input on this. Thanks.
abubin said:
So, I am now trying to install recovery.img and boot.img. However, I am unable to find recovery file for WW_15.0410.1807.75 (Android O).
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if you flash stock ROM, recovery is restored automatically.
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE552KL/UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-15.0410.1807.75-user.zip
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE520KL/UL-ASUS_Z017D_1-WW-15.0410.1807.75-user.zip
aIecxs said:
if you flash stock ROM, recovery is restored automatically.
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https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE552KL/UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-15.0410.1807.75-user.zip
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https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE520KL/UL-ASUS_Z017D_1-WW-15.0410.1807.75-user.zip
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Thanks! I manage to flash the stock ROM and it is able to boot into the OS again.
However, I am still seeing this "DM-verity in EID" screen whenever I boot up. Is this okay? Cause I remember this screen wasn't shown previously. It supposed to show a screen saying bootloader is unlocked and some security thing. Now it's showing this EID screen. Anyway to fix it?
if there is something like vbmeta partition, flash vbmeta.img otherwise I don't know. the screen ask for locking bootloader, but I do not recommend this. usually locking bootloader only works if every partition is stock, I doubt the locking process will fix anything.