Hello guys!
I have thought about moving out of LG K10 lately and I created this guide for people who want to sell their phones without a trace of Custom ROM installation.
The package below removes bootloader unlock and TWRP and replaces it with original stock Bootloader and recovery.
If you need VoLTE on MM, follow the guide I published for K420DS VoLTE before following the steps below.
[1] To Remove Root:
(1) Download the ZIP from here.
(2) Boot to TWRP and flash it.
[2] To Get Completely Back To Stock:
(1) Download the file from here.
(2) Boot to TWRP and flash it.
You are now completely back to stock.
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Good Morning,
I'n a new signed member in this forum and i want to thank you for the job you've made to open this community. It's very helpful for the android modding.
However i have some doubts regarding the procedure to follow to make a complete customization of my Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. My intention was to root it, but once i saw some of your Custom Rom i'm going to try to flash one of them on my smartphone. I have already read the theads of the FAQ but i haven't found nothing regarding the correct procedure. My intention is to root the phone and then install the custom Rom. I have seen that the boobtloader unlocked and the flashing of the TWRP are required, but i haven't understood the correct sequential operation to to all these tasks. I'll be very thankful if someone would help me and suggest me the procedures thru the links in the forums.
In past i have rooted my old Samsung S2 and flashed a custom rom but i have never touched the bootloader(?) or installed a custom recovery.
I did it by this order:
1.Root
2.Unlock Bootloader (Unofficial)
3.TWRP
4.Flash Custom Rom
HugoClaw said:
I did it by this order:
1.Root
2.Unlock Bootloader (Unofficial)
3.TWRP
4.Flash Custom Rom
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Thanks, only a further question..
To root i'll follow the method two in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063
to unlock the bootloader this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/congrats-to-bootlocker-unlocked-t3138547
to install the TWRP this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/z00az008-zenfone-2-t3265236
but in this case i don't know if i have to download the TWRP LP or MM version, in fact my device currently is running lollipop, but i want to install a custom rom (RR) which is running Marshmallow. Which one i should choose? and in this thread, there is no guide to install the recovery but there are only the download links, could you suggest me where to find how to do it? ..
Then i'd like to flash the RR custom rom following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/rom-resurrection-remix-mm-5-6-0-t3275854
So this is what i'm going to operate, is it correct?
Yes, this is correct. It doesn't mater what version of TWRP you use. Either works, and both can flash either LP or MM.
If you don't care about OTA:
Unlock bootloader with official apk
Flash twrp with "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
Flash custom rom
This is too complicated for me to explain everything but here is my Cheat Sheet !
If you have been flashing you probably already have these files.
1. Odin SamMobile N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar
reboot and factory reset a few times if needed to remove custom icon
2. Odin hsbadr's N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar HERE
3. Unlock with the samsung_unlock_n4-fix PROCESS use SIM card for data. Wi-Fi will not work at this point.
4. Odin twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar Uncheck Auto Reboot, Manually boot into TWRP
5. Odin hsbadr's N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar HERE
6. TWRP BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524, Factory Reset, boot system
7. Use FlashFire to Flash firmware package SamMobile N910VVRU2CPG2_N910VVZW2CPG2_N910VVRU2CPG2_HOME.tar
( ! System and Cache only ! )
SAME as the thread Safe System Updates_6.0.1 MM_FlashFire, dm-verity work around, SM-N910V
Except Now that SamMobile has posted 2CPG2 I was able to skip steps and go straight to Flashing the firmware package with FlashFire.
No need to do over the air updates.
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Note: I was able to skip the recommended rooting of 5.1.1
I did not do the unlock using Kingroot until step 3 and I did not permanent root with Super Su until step 6.
No matter how you get there the phone has to be on [Firmware] [MM] [6.0.1] [RetEd/DevEd] Safe Upgrade to Marshmallow [N910VVRU2CPD1] then you can use FlashFire.
I have been flashing and playing with roms on many devices and there is something I don't understand. Why can't someone inject root into the factory tar file and make the upgrade a much simpler process? If our devices once rooted are considered the same as a developer edition, why can't we simply flash whatever image we want?
PaulPizzRom is just as good......
tbtaf said:
I have been flashing and playing with roms on many devices and there is something I don't understand. Why can't someone inject root into the factory tar file and make the upgrade a much simpler process? If our devices once rooted are considered the same as a developer edition, why can't we simply flash whatever image we want?
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OR BETTER!!!!!!
Think you could fix your 'HERE' links in your OP?
hsbadr's CPD1 is already rooted or something? I just re-went through the unlock process and i thought if you flashed a stock firmware it re-locked the bootloader?
azreark1 said:
Think you could fix your 'HERE' links in your OP?
hsbadr's CPD1 is already rooted or something? I just re-went through the unlock process and i thought if you flashed a stock firmware it re-locked the bootloader?
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Chick on the link in OP
Safe System Updates_6.0.1 MM_FlashFire, dm-verity work around, SM-N910
That's all I got right now
I am in : [ROM] [5.1.1] Kyubi Note 5 Port Final [N910VVRU2BPA1] [2/23/16]
Can i flash stock rom 5.1.1 by flashfire?
Could someone please upload the ota zip file only
I'm on 5.1.1 PA1/PD1 with TWRP installed and would love to move to 6.0...would I have to start all over to accomplish this or could I begin in the middle of your guide where I am?
thanks!!
Nevermind..I'm on 6.0
Many thanks!
mistake
Posted too soon. Need to delete and repost later with more info
Ok, hello everyone, I have a quick question. Would the steps for updating to nougat be?: 1) Download and install B29 modded in twrp to reset everything back to stock 2) If fastboot doesn't work flash bl_unlock file from twrp after using axon7tool to flash twrp to get fastboot back? 3) flash back stock recovery and download the update? 4) Install b15 and then go back to edl and install twrp and then flash the unlock again 5) flash modem fix2 to get partitions to work? 6)profit?
so would that work? i am half way through this. i just got back fastboot and was wondering if this would work to help get to B15. I want to see how botched the b15 update is. Feedback would be great for US peeps who did this already to get to b15 and if a better method is there that you used. by all means talk to me like a 5 year old, I am stupid when it comes to brickable chances with modding. And after i do it and get it from you guys help i will write a tutorial and publish on XDA
Hey guys!
This is just a simple post for you guys who want to make the jump to Nougat on the Snapdragon version of the Redmi Note 3, but face issues like bootloop or soft brick .
I tried many times to flash to Nougat and failed, so I thought I would document my experience for anyone who needs it.
The main problem I faced was an outdated bootloader.
Here, I have detailed the steps I took to flash Nougat successfully on my phone.
This does assume that you do have some experience and knowledge about the world of custom ROMs.
- disclaimer -
I am not responsible for any damage you may cause as a result of following this guide.
I am not affliated with any of the authors that wrote the guides that I will link in this guide.
The links are there purely for reference, and if you wrote one of the posts that I have linked in this guide, please message me to have your name at the bottom of this post.
- disclaimer end -
Here are a few things to note.
1) The version of MIUI you were on when you unlocked your bootloader.
2) Whether or not you have uploaded your bootloader
3) Whether you unlocked your bootloader officially
4) Whether you have permission to unlock the bootloader from XiaoMi.
5) Download and install the latest version of MiFlash
6) Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your PC
7) Boot into download mode to check if your PC recognises your phone. If not, reinstall the appropriate drivers.
A few websites you might want to refer to :
A MIUI forum page which teaches you how to flash/unbrick your Redmi Note 3.
http://en.miui.com/thread-235865-1-1.html
A MIUI forum page that teaches you how to repair your IMEI if it gets corrupted
http://en.miui.com/thread-245598-1-1.html
A guide to the XiaoMi deep flash cable as a kind of last resort(This is essentially Xiaomi's version of Samsung's USB jig; to force your device into download mode)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-hard-bricked-redmi-t3490055
First, you may want to do a few things.
1) Check and double check your device codename (Kenzo for Redmi note 3 Pro, Kate for Redmi Note 3 SE)
2) Download the latest Global Developer ROM (There are .zip and .tar versions, for this guide we will be using the latter. I get my ROMs from here : http://en.miui.com/a-234.html )
After downloading it, decompress it until you see the file extension .tgz, then unzip it once more. At the end you should have one folder which contains some files and a folder called images.
3) Research and download the ROM and custom kernel of your choice
4) Check up and research anything you are unfamiliar with ( This is a great place to start : http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/guide-redmi-note-3-available-twrps-t3406708 )
So, to flash the ROM, you can follow these steps. Do note that these steps worked for me at the time of writing and may not necessarily work for you.
1) Backup your stuff (Pictures, chats, contacts, etc.)
2) Go to developer options and check enable OEM unlock and ADB.
3) Reboot into bootloader.(adb reboot bootloader / vol- + pwr from power off state)
4) Use MiFlash to flash the global developer ROM you downloaded.
5) Use the MiUnlock tool to unlock your device.
6) Reboot to MIUI. (If you don't, you might face problems with TWRP demanding for password)
7) Boot to download mode again.
8) Install TWRP recovery.
9) You can now make a nandroid backup. Also make a backup of your EFS partition and keep it somewhere safe.
This assumes that you flashed the latest global developer ROM.
10) You can now flash the ROM and GApps.
11) If you want to install a custom kernel, finish setting up the phone before flashing one.
12) You can install Viper4Arise now if you want.
I have a new (3 day) that updated to b25. Was and is totally stock. Not happy.
Mar was way better on battery and performance. I have downloaded and renamed
b15 factory ota and placed in the sdcard. System update reports a valid update but before I
commit to doing this I wanted to verify with the community that it is safe to do.
After I do this update I am wondering if I can find a factory ota of mar if I can do the same thing again.
Thanks in advance
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I have a new (3 day) that updated to b25. Was and is totally stock. Not happy.
Mar was way better on battery and performance. I have downloaded and renamed
b15 factory ota and placed in the sdcard. System update reports a valid update but before I
commit to doing this I wanted to verify with the community that it is safe to do.
After I do this update I am wondering if I can find a factory ota of mar if I can do the same thing again.
Thanks in advance
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It's really simple actually: if you install B15 your data will be wiped, after that just skip everything and update to B29 (is B29 the latest? I have a G, dunno) and then use it. What you describe is not the actual performance that it should have, it's your specific case obviously.
I know what you want to do - if you want to remain TOTALLY STOCK I think you are out of options as I don't know anywhere that you can still download the stock ZTE B29 marshmallow. If you are willing to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP then somewhere in here DrakenFX has a B29 rollback that works great - it just won't work with stock recovery
tabletalker7 said:
I know what you want to do - if you want to remain TOTALLY STOCK I think you are out of options as I don't know anywhere that you can still download the stock ZTE B29 marshmallow. If you are willing to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP then somewhere in here DrakenFX has a B29 rollback that works great - it just won't work with stock recovery
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All I really want is to remain stock but rooted and with TWRP for recovery for Nandroid backups. The B25 will not let me unlock the bootloader with Fastboot and when running MiFlash the phone is visible but getting "Hello packet error" I have read another method with fastboot but have not tried it yet (below). Somewhere I read that B25 was the problem and you had to downgrade and the MiFlash method was recommended.
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
I did everything but the first entry.
Thanks for any suggestions.
2CanSan said:
All I really want is to remain stock but rooted and with TWRP for recovery for Nandroid backups. The B25 will not let me unlock the bootloader with Fastboot and when running MiFlash the phone is visible but getting "Hello packet error" I have read another method with fastboot but have not tried it yet (below). Somewhere I read that B25 was the problem and you had to downgrade and the MiFlash method was recommended.
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
I did everything but the first entry.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Go ahead with your rollback to B15 - that will let you unlock and install TWRP. Once you have TWRP go to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484 and in post #2 you will find A2017UV1.0.0B29_RollBackModded.zip. Flash that, then flash TWRP again (you have to flash TWRP again ONLY if you want to keep TWRP as this flash file will automatically reinstall stock recovery). Also note on B29 I had to use SuperSU 2.65 (not the current one) for root.
tabletalker7 said:
Go ahead with your rollback to B15 - that will let you unlock and install TWRP. Once you have TWRP go to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484 and in post #2 you will find A2017UV1.0.0B29_RollBackModded.zip. Flash that, then flash TWRP again (you have to flash TWRP again ONLY if you want to keep TWRP as this flash file will automatically reinstall stock recovery). Also note on B29 I had to use SuperSU 2.65 (not the current one) for root.
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By the system update.zip method?
Thanks
Also I would be happy to stay at b15 with TWRP and root.
2CanSan said:
By the system update.zip method?
Thanks
Also I would be happy to stay at b15 with TWRP and root.
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Wait - you wanted to stay stock? You didn't actually have to unlock if you wanted to. Just by using the update.zip method with some Marshmallow zip you could get to MM, and then you can update to N and you surely won't get the same problems that you've been having...
For example my G is on 7.1.1 and I get 6h+ of battery (right now, 3h36m with 41% left) so your problem is just that your installation was bad. If you unlocked you might as well just do the process that the guy above described though.
2CanSan said:
By the system update.zip method?
Thanks
Also I would be happy to stay at b15 with TWRP and root.
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Wait - you wanted to stay stock? You didn't actually have to unlock if you wanted to. Just by using the update.zip method with some Marshmallow zip you could get to MM, and then you can update to N and you surely won't get the same problems that you've been having...
For example my G is on 7.1.1 and I get 6h+ of battery (right now, 3h36m with 41% left) so your problem is just that your installation was bad. If you unlocked you might as well just do the process that the guy above described though.
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OK on the A2017U units you need the official marshmallow B29 package to roll back, and that only works with stock recovery on a clean B15 N install. The Rollback package I told you to use earlier will roll you back to B29 marshmallow NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE USING (I have used this a lot, and OBVIOUSLY there are differences between the the A2017U version in North America and the A2017G version in Europe). If you want stock and rooted, I personally recommend B29 marshmallow over B15 Nougat, but either way go for it (I think the marshmallow had a much better radio than any of the Nougat packages). If you are interested in TWRP and root, I found B29 marshmallow much easier for both, and the marshmallow version of android also gives you Xposed, but back to your first post, you mentioned wanting marshmallow, and this is the best way to get it.
Step by Step method
1. Roll back to B15. Use the update.zip method. It will factory reset your device so backup everything you can't lose
2. Use MiFlash to unlock and install TWRP - check that thread on XDA for instructions.
3. (If desired) In TWRP, install the B29 marshmallow rollback. Do not reboot into system afterwards.
4. (If step 3 is done) In TWRP, flash TWRP. The marshmallow rollback will overwrite recovery with stock recovery
If you do this you will have exactly what you wanted in your original post. I can personally tell you this works, as I have tried every custom rom on here and always wind up back at B29 marshmallow when all is said and done. It has never failed me, and it will never fail you either.