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Cannot install any custom recovery on Asus ZB601KL

Hello!
I have Asus ZB601KL with officialy unlocked bootloader
I can't install any custom recovery, this is typical situation
Code:
[[email protected]~/Downloads/X00TD]$ platform-tools/fastboot flash revovery twrp-3.3.1-0-X00T-20190525.img
Sending 'revovery' (28852 KB) FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
other version of fastboot shows me
Code:
[[email protected]~/Downloads/X00TD]$ ./fastboot flash revovery twrp-3.3.1-0-X00T-20190525.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'revovery' (28852 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.000s
How can i install recovery, help me please!

Vitaly T. said:
Hello!
I have Asus ZB601KL with officialy unlocked bootloader
I can't install any custom recovery, this is typical situation
other version of fastboot shows me
How can i install recovery, help me please!
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+1 facing the same problem... Recently I found out it might be a port issue or a cable issue so i tried using my old laptop. Although it showed sending ok, writing ok but when i tried to get into recovery, it was the stock recovery. Try changing cables or using usb 2.0 ports. I didn't work for me but might work for you.
If possible please let me know how it went.

I have a bit different issue here
My phone is officially unlocked and updated to stock Pie 053
When I flash twrp via fastboot, it doesn't do anything, only blinking cursor
When I press ctrl+C to cancel it and reboot, it is still stock recovery
View attachment 4783849
Here is the twrp which I'm trying to flash
https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...ent/recovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110

willysusilo said:
I have a bit different issue here
My phone is officially unlocked and updated to stock Pie 053
When I flash twrp via fastboot, it doesn't do anything, only blinking cursor
When I press ctrl+C to cancel it and reboot, it is still stock recovery
View attachment 4783849
Here is the twrp which I'm trying to flash
https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...ent/recovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110
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What does fastboot devices show?

jassalmithu said:
What does fastboot devices show?
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Showing serial number of my phone like usual
When I entered "fastboot getvar all" it showed unlocked = yes

Is your CPU ryzen? If yes try it with another Intel CPU PC,and make sure you are enabled USB debugging in developer option and use USB 2.0 cable and port.

Need Help Restoring Mediapad BTV-W09

Hi so I've been tinkering with my Mediapad M3 to get 5ghz wifi to work on it. I got it to work but then I needed to unroot my system.
I used this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/how-to-to-stock-emui-5-0-flashing-twrp-t3679985 and now I'm stuck at the part where it says to flash the Vendor.img using the install tool in TWRP.
My problem is that there is no Vendor partition in TWRP to install the vendor image to. I'm using this version of twrp: twrp_BTV-W09_5_greatslon.img that I got from this forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m3/development/twrp-greatslon-mod-t3489232 It's the only version of twrp that I've found that works on my device.
All the other instructions work but I think without the vendor image the rest of the system won't work properly.
I've also tried to fastboot flash the vendor image and I get the following error message:
Writing 'vendor' FAILED (remote: 'Command not allowed') fastboot: error: Command failed
This is driving me nuts so any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

Cant Install TWRP on Xperia F5321

Hello
i have followed all the guides in order to install the latest version of TWRP in mi X Compact in order to Magisk, but im having this issue on the fastboot comand:
Sending 'recovery' (21552 KB) OKAY [ 0.724s]
Writing 'recovery' FAILED (remote: 'Command not allowed')
fastboot: error: Command failed
i have serched for solutions but nothing seems to work, its the first time i try to install TWRP on this phone so its never been rooted (Bootloader is not unlocked) and everyting has alredy been updated to the latest version, any help?
Thanks in advance!

i just unlocked the bootloader, and still gives me the "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)" error when flashin TWRP trough fastboot HELP PLEASE

Black Swift said:
i just unlocked the bootloader, and still gives me the "FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)" error when flashin TWRP trough fastboot HELP PLEASE
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Try fastboot boot twrp.img

just tried it, i got a message on my phone screen:
"your device has failed verification and will not work properly"
then phone restarts
in the windows power shell i get this message:
FAILED (Status read failed (Too many links))
I just seem to be unable to install TWRP on this phone :C

Help please!!!

i just tried a different cable, im still getting the "comand not allowed" message, can anyone help me please??

Not able to flash Recovery via fastboot

Hi Guys I am Having a problem with my Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (X01BDA) , I am not able to flash Twrp or i can't even flash anything via Fastboot.......
When I type the Commands in my PC i get this error :-
While flashing recovery :-
C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Sending 'recovery' (29664 KB) FAILED (Write to device failed (Invalid argument))
fastboot: error: Command failed
While booting Recovery:-
C:\adb>fastboot boot recovery.img
Sending 'boot.img' (29664 KB) FAILED (Write to device failed (Too many links))
fastboot: error: Command failed
i have tried everything but still does'nt work Please help !!!

Check if you are entering the file name correctly with "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Here in recovery.img instead of "recovery" write the filename of the recovery you downloaded.

Is your bootloader unlocked?

same problem here... can't seem find the solution. please help anybody. bootloader has been unlocked, all the name type correctly. but it just FAILED (Write tot device failed (Unknown error)) and the phone suddenly says press any key to shutdown.

richardson2001 said:
Hi Guys I am Having a problem with my Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (X01BDA) , I am not able to flash Twrp or i can't even flash anything via Fastboot.......
When I type the Commands in my PC i get this error :-
While flashing recovery :-
C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Sending 'recovery' (29664 KB) FAILED (Write to device failed (Invalid argument))
fastboot: error: Command failed
While booting Recovery:-
C:\adb>fastboot boot recovery.img
Sending 'boot.img' (29664 KB) FAILED (Write to device failed (Too many links))
fastboot: error: Command failed
i have tried everything but still does'nt work Please help !!!
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RetsuS said:
same problem here... can't seem find the solution. please help anybody. bootloader has been unlocked, all the name type correctly. but it just FAILED (Write tot device failed (Unknown error)) and the phone suddenly says press any key to shutdown.
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Try this:
1. AMD Bug? - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fix-fastboot-issues-on-ryzen-based-pcs.4186321/
2. Switch Device from "Charging" to "File Transfer" Mode
3. Install the latest Device Driver or Universal USB Driver - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=2188818919693784734
4. Placed the latest platform-tools with the Img File directly under the C Drive
5. Try another USB Cable
6. Use another USB Port (USB 3.0 Port to USB 2.0)
7. Try to execute Fastboot Command without connecting your Phone,
and once it says "waiting for device" plug in your USB Cable
8. Windows: Click "Change advanced power setting" on your chosen Plan and expand "USB Settings". Under "USB Settings" Section, expand "USB selective suspend setting" and change it to "Disabled" for On Battery and Plugged In.
9. Try another PC
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
I hope it helps (∩_∩)

Fastboot flash not working! "target didn't report max-download-size"

I am using the OnePlus 7 port for zenfone max pro m1. I was trying to change my recovery from twrp to orange fox recovery but I was unable to do so. It gave me the following error
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery D:\recovery.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'recovery' (28872 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.034s
I tried to flash the orange fox recovery image through twrp and it got flashed, since then my phone doesn't boot into recovery. it gets stuck at the asus logo. I tried to reset my phone to factory settings using the stock firmware but when i run the "flashall_AFT.bat" file, my phone shows the message "press any key to shutdown" and there is no progress in the command prompt window. Now I cant boot into recovery mood and cant flash anything through fastboot. Anyone has any idea on how to fix this issue?

If i get these message, i am sure, the usb-port is incompatible for the fastboot (maybe the usb3 and fastboot incompatibility, but i'm not sure). Try to use some old usb-hub between phone, and PC.

Uniformatom said:
I am using the OnePlus 7 port for zenfone max pro m1. I was trying to change my recovery from twrp to orange fox recovery but I was unable to do so. It gave me the following error
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery D:\recovery.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'recovery' (28872 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.034s
I tried to flash the orange fox recovery image through twrp and it got flashed, since then my phone doesn't boot into recovery. it gets stuck at the asus logo. I tried to reset my phone to factory settings using the stock firmware but when i run the "flashall_AFT.bat" file, my phone shows the message "press any key to shutdown" and there is no progress in the command prompt window. Now I cant boot into recovery mood and cant flash anything through fastboot. Anyone has any idea on how to fix this issue?
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Use a Good quality usb cable or connect your mobile to usb 2.0 of your pc

It happened to me too , using a normal cable in usb 2 port . and and no problem in usb 3 port.

why i cant fastboot

Same problem I got.