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[Q] Problem with Unrevoked

Hi all
I have used unrevoked tool about half a year ago,with almost no problems.The only problem I am (still) facing is the off mode charging one.I lived happily with it for some months but now i want to flash a new recovery image to fix the off mode charging thing.I download the image,and use unrevoked to flash it.The problem is it fails at "waiting for root, firmware too new?" eaven though the phone is allready rooted and running cyanogenmod 7.How can I flash a new recovery?
tnx in advance

Well, 3xeno helped me when I had this problem, so I will quote him:
1.) Install Android SDK, and use the Fastboot option.
2.) Get the Recovery.IMG file of the Clockworkmod version you want to flash.
3.) Place this in the SDK's Tools folder.
4.) Reboot your phone in the bootloader mode.
5.) Enter Fastboot mode (Press Power button on Fastboot).
6.) Open Command Prompt on Windows.
7.) cd (browse) to the SDK's tools folder.
8.) Type the following command: "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". (Without quotes.)
Done.
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Hit thanks if I helped you.

You will need S-OFF by AlphaRev X to use the guide above posted. Else, it wont work. Also, you might want to use an older version of Unrevoked, if you are not interested in getting S-OFF at the moment.
Unrevoked 3.14 is said to work pretty well. Just search around in the forum a bit, many members have uploaded it to various file hosts.

Thank you both!
Unrevoked v3.14 worked like a charm

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Download latest ADB and Fastboot drivers, extract and replace to your existing adb and fastboot folder.
If you are installing adb and fastboot for the 1st time, follow the next steps:
1. Create a folder in C:\ , give it a desired name, (for me the adb.exe it's in: "C:\platform-tools")
2. Go to Control Panel -> System ->Advanced System Settings -> Advanced Tab -> Environmental Variables
3. Add the adb path just like in the screenshots below.
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Below, under "System variables" scroll down to the variable labeled "Path" and choose Edit and add the path of the adb.exe there too
Ok. Now you are ready to use adb and fastboot , everywhere you are. You don't have to 'cd' to the adb path anymore.
**If you ever get a bad alloc error or falling to an older adb version message in Windows 10 x64, just reboot your phone to recovery and try again.

How do i get the drvers? In fastboot it shows up as an unknown device

It is not the first time i have installed them on my computer (Windows 10),anyway , it is not as simple as you said .

aceten100 said:
How do i get the drvers? In fastboot it shows up as an unknown device
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Having fastboot installed on the PC should be enough. You sure the phone is booted to bootloader-fastboot mode (which is mandatory)? What is the response to the command: fastboot devices

Revert Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL to previous firmware

I would like to revert the firmware on an Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520TL) to a previous one (13.1.4.43).
With the current firmware (13.1.4.69) I have PIN and fingerprint issues.
-I tried to go back to 13.1.4.43 using Asus Flash Tool but it does not allow going back.
-I tried to go back thru the Recovery but I got a security error …does not allow to go back
-I try using ADB but it does not show when sending command "adb devices" even though I installed drivers (ADB, MPT, etc.) and it does shows in the Control Panel when the phone is ON.
Also sent the command "adb reboot bootloader" the phone reboots into bootloader/fastboot mode but still does not allow to go back to previews firmware.
Device Manager
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What exactly is the security error you get when you try to flash that firmware in recovery? You tried flashing this file (US version) from the Asus website through stock recovery? You should be able to do it through recovery, but you may need to edit the updater-script file as mentioned here in part 1, steps 2-4.
EDIT: Looks like you won't be able to use fastboot to flash images unless your bootloader is unlocked. Is yours?

Xiaomi mi A1 cannot boot images, recovery etc from fastboot.

Hello!
I have been trying to boot from boot.img/recovery.img with "fastboot boot" command but it doesn't work, so I can't root my phone with magisk.
I have to use "fastboot flash" to root it, and that way I lose the option to do OTA updates.
The issue:
1. I connect the phone to the computer in fastboot mode.
2. I use "fastboot boot patched_boot.img or twrp.img"
3. Phone goes into charging mode.
Things I've tried:
- Different cables
- Different computers
- Latest platform-tools
- Flashed stock ROM from fastboot
I am currently on Android Pie but I have this issue since around June 2018.
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Any suggestions?

1. Connect turned on phone to PC
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. Wait for fastboot logo
4. fastboot boot boot.img
5. Should boot after about 30 seconds

[SOLVED] Thank you BlackChimaera
BlackChimaera said:
1. Connect turned on phone to PC
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. Wait for fastboot logo
4. fastboot boot boot.img
5. Should boot after about 30 seconds
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It worked! Thank you BlackChimaera for your advice.

Glad to hear it ) Been in this situation myself. Not sure what the cause of it.

bootloader unlock from a Mac (Sierra and prolly others)

This assumes you already have the latest version adb/fastboot installed on your Mac.
There's plenty of info here and else for that.
You are responsible for unlocking the bootloader.
Unplug all other USB devices. Most important step. It seems the HTC sometimes wants to own the USB.
Plug U11 into USB.
Toggle USB connection on U11 to File Transfer.
Launch Terminal (utilities) on your Mac.
enter "adb devices” in Terminal - should get serial back in Terminal window.
In Terminal - “adb reboot bootloader" .
“fastboot devices” should bring serial to Terminal window, and this screen on the U11.
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Reboot to download mode by hand using the up/down volume keys and power to enter/choose.
Now in download mode enter “fastboot oem get_identifier_token" in Terminal.
Option click to mark: from <<<<Identifier Token Start>>>>
to
<<<<<Identifier Token End>>>>>
DO NOT highlight “INFO on any line.
The purpose of the option key is to be able to highlight and copy just what is needed.
Copy.
Now you can paste the "identifier_token" into the space of the htcdev.com page.
This will cause an email to be sent to you that will have an attachment of Unlock_code.bin , as well as a further link for the next couple steps to complete the Unlock process.
This Unlock_code.bin has to be dropped into the same folder as you have adb/fastboot in.
I use a subfolder of Downloads. In Terminal cd /Downloads/Android. Whatever works for you.