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Hi guys,
I bought an LGP500 yesterday and I'm already messing with it *ofcourse* I'm trying to root the device and install some ROM's. At the moment I'm on Android 2.2.2 (V10h), so no rooting is possible (yet).
I figured out I have to flash back to the original ROM, and then start flashing to a prefered ROM, but I can't find an original ROM from Belgium in the list The_ERROR provided.
Could I just take another original ROM, fe. the one from the United Kingdom, root the device, flash another ROM and still have the possibility to have my Android phone in dutch language, or do the custom ROM's only support the English language?
Thanks in advance!
Hmm, after some reading I think it should be possible since most custom ROM's are stripped from the European one..
Can someone still confirm this?
Have flashed my phone to the 10a UK version, but I get an android.process.acore error the whole time and I'm unable to download anything of the market (I need ASTRO file manager so I can run z4root).
Any tips?
Hi,
I also just bought P500; I am wondering since you flashed a completely different ROM, what are the dangers? I cannot find my original ROM so I was wondering if I will brick my phone if I just use another one.
Well, I checked what software version my phone had (10h after the LG update) before the flash, and I found an according european original firmware 10h KDZ, so it's kindah my backup I guess. If anything goes wrong, I just flash my phone back to the 10h
I think there are no real dangers here, only not all languages are supported. I'm not sure though
azkme said:
Have flashed my phone to the 10a UK version, but I get an android.process.acore error the whole time and I'm unable to download anything of the market (I need ASTRO file manager so I can run z4root).
Any tips?
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1st install z4root then root ur phn after rooting i will tell u what to do...go ahead
The problem I have is installed z4root. The only way I know how to install an app from the SDcard is through ASTRO file manager, but somehow I can't download any apps from the market after the flash
Is there any other way I can install an apk from my SDcard (without root)?
The problem I have is I can't instal z4root. The only way I know how to install an app from the SDcard is through ASTRO file manager, but somehow I can't download any apps from the market after the flash
Is there any other way I can install an apk from my SDcard (without root)?
Aha, I installed another original ROM (10a EUROPE), and I still got the same problem.
But I tried a reset (or how do you call that) by pressing POWER + VOL_DOWN + HOME, and my 10a was installed succesfully, with everything working like a charm.
Now I can root and flash to custom ROM's Yay!
If anyone else has problems, I'm glad to help you guys out.
After you flash your device down to 2.2, from 2.2.1, is it possible to go back to your original 2.2.1 somehow? is there a way to back this up before flashing to the original 2.2?
^^ no. nandroid backup is possible but only with 2.2 as it needs root & custom recovery.
Yes, you can find the original ROM's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875881
I'm not sure which version represents 2.2.1 but I think it was 10c.. not sure though
I'm sure about 10a being 2.2 and 10h being 2.2.2
Good luck
should i install 2.2.2 for my phone ?
now using 2.2.1,maybe want to reinstall the rom again
coz my phone keep hang,example switch on phone hang,open an application and jump to homescreen and other else
and can i know the country code for malaysia ?
i can't find it at all
If you only want to update your phone (without using custom ROM's), you can just use the LGMobile update to flash your phone to the newest version
Hello everybody!
I am starting this new thread to try compile a simple to follow and reasonably written complete guide for rooting an Xperia Neo 2.3.3. I am doing this because, although there are enough information and software on this forum and on the internet in general, these are not really structured and gathered in a way that a non-experienced user (a.k.a. "noob") can easily manage, and the process of rooting 2.3.3. is a bit more complicated than 2.3.2 with Gingerbreak for instance.
This guide is for Xperia Neo running Android 2.3.3 with locked bootloader. Other devices with 2.3.3. might be rooted in a similar fashion.
Update: 2.3.4. for the Neo is out. Everything here still works as described with the difference that you get the latest 2.3.4 when updating OTA.
WARNING: some users reported that after downgrading from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 in order to root, the battery meter showed 0%. I am not yet aware of a solution to this problem. So beware if your Neo already has the latest version.
Warning: Neither myself, nor anyone else but YOU is responsible if you damage your phone in any way or lose any information after trying to root your phone by folowing this guide! Also note that your warranty will expire when you root. However, unrooting should be possible, in principle.
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1. Back up your data. You could do this using an app called Backup Master from the Android Market. Additionally, I had my contacts and calendar synchronized with my Google account. SMS messages were not properly backed up, but I didn't care about them anyway. If you do care, you might want to save them to your SD card, using the built-in option or just use another app. Also make sure your battery is at least half charged before starting.
2. Download FlashTool from here or directly here. Install it by simply unpacking it somewhere.
3. Download the generic firmware 2.3.2 from here or directly here. You do this because Gingerbreak (will come to that) uses a security vulnerability to gain root rights in 2.3.2. that has been fixed with the new 2.3.3. Extract the .ftf file from the .rar archive you just downloaded to the sub-folder "firmwares" of your Flashtools installation from step 2. (You might need WinRar for extracting)
4. Go to your Flashtool installation to the folder "drivers" and install ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe. Download the USB drivers for your Neo from here. Unpack the contents of the archived folder "amd64" (if on Windows 64) or "i386" (if on Windows 32) to the folder "amd64" or "x86" respectively of the installation folder of Gordons Gate. The path might be something like "c:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Ericsson\Gordons Gate\". Run DPInst.exe to install the drivers.
Alternatively to this step, I think you could install the drivers by just installing PCCompanion and plugging in your phone, but I did it the hard way.
5. Run the file X10FlashTool.exe; click Flash; you should see the firmware you downloaded in step 3 in the appearing window if you extracted it correctly; click OK (I recommend you leave the option "wipe data" checked, although some users reported that it worked for them even without wiping the data); follow the instructions (note that the back button on the Neo is on the other side as pictured); the flashing should take no more than a couple of minutes; start your phone - this will take a bit longer the first time. If after the reboot the battery meter is showing 1%, shut down and take out the battery for a minute, then boot up again.
6. Get Gingerbreak from here of directly here. This is the exploit that actually roots the phone. Copy it to your phone and install. You can do this a number of ways. For example: install ES File Explorer from the Android Market, access your PC via WLAN with it and install it directly from there. You will be prompted to change the setting to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources in case you didn't change it already. Also allow USB-debugging in the same settings menu under "developer".
7. Run Gingerbreak and tap "root device". This shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes, although some users reported it taking hours. If it is taking very long, you might want to try inserting another SD card and repeating the attempt. When it's done, it will reboot. Now you have a rooted 2.3.2. You can check this by installing the app "root checker" from the Android Market. When you start "root checker" you will be asked by an app called "superuser" if you want to grant root access to this program. This "superuser" app was installed by Gingerbreak after rooting and manages which program has root permissions.
8. Now before doing anything, go to settings>info>software update> update now and get the new Android 2.3.3 OTA (= over the air, i.e. via WLAN or 3G). Do not do this via your PC, because you will unroot the phone. There have been a lot of problems reported with this step. If right after you tap "update now" you get the message "unable to connect" try shutting down, waiting a minute and booting up again or also try setting the date and time to the correct values, in case you have something like 01 Jan 1980. Other users said, it just took a lot of attempts before it worked and that the problem might be with the SonyEricsson servers... If after the update was downloaded you get some kind of error message like "cannot update" it might be because you did some changes to system files or possibly you used a non-original firmware in step 3.
After the update was done, check again for root access with the "root checker"
9. Restore the data you backed up in step 1 and enjoy.
Update: I managed to update to 2.3.4. Unfortunately I could not simply update OTA from my rooted 2.3.3. I kept getting an error message after downloading the update, probably because I had changed system files. So I did all the above steps again, with the difference that in step 8 I got the 2.3.4. from the SE server.
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Please click the Thanks button and/or reply to this post and write your own experience or suggestions/corrections.
A similar guide/tutorial/how-to has been posted before (Here). Perhaps not as detailed as yours but nonetheless, it's been done. And do give credit to the necessary people.
But good job on taking the time and writing this up. I'm sure a lot of Neo users will appreciate it.
Cheers!
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A similar guide/tutorial/how-to has been posted before (Here). Perhaps not as detailed as yours but nonetheless, it's been done. And do give credit to the necessary people.
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Actually, I did link directly to the thread you wrote, because it was one of my starting points. And to be rigorous, the steps enumerated there are from here, but with the firmware for Neo. The real credit goes to the programmers of Gingerbreak, Flashtool etc.
Like I said, I was just gathering information and detailing them, I don't take credit for anything other than taking the time to write the post.
Yup, I had actually included that initially i.e. that most of us already know these steps from the original thread but then wanted to give you credit for doing what you did.
And when I said give credit where it is due, I meant the actual people behind the programs and kistigun for his tutorial.
guys after i root my neo according to this guide the ota firmware i get will be unbranded? right?
By the way thanks for the guide, i might use it one day after i gain more knowledge about those things...
If you've flashed the generic firmware, then yes, you would be unbranded BUT you will still be locked to your network until you purchase the unlock key.
Unbranding would remove all your network specific apps (part of bloatware).
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guys after i root my neo according to this guide the ota firmware i get will be unbranded? right?
By the way thanks for the guide, i might use it one day after i gain more knowledge about those things...
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An OTA update won't remove the branding, but flashing will. It's what I describe in step 5.
I was just like you a couple of days ago, but I managed to learn all this over the weekend and did all I described here. (and a few things more ) Don't rush into it. Read everything coherent and helpful you can find first.
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If you've flashed the generic firmware, then yes, you would be unbranded BUT you will still be locked to your network until you purchase the unlock key.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't have any network locks or branding on mine, but it's good to know that for future reference.
Vorsprung said:
An OTA update won't remove the branding, but flashing will. It's what I describe in step 5.
I was just like you a couple of days ago, but I managed to learn all this over the weekend and did all I described here. (and a few things more ) Don't rush into it. Read everything coherent and helpful you can find first.
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ok i think i understand now, but just to clarify:
if i flash generic (unbranded?) and then do the OTA or Pc Companion update, the update i get will also be unbranded?.
also will all the future updates be unbranded too?
Another question: since my neo is Irish Vodafone branded phone, which generic software i should flash in step 5?
Thanks a lot for help and please do not get annoyed by my questions as i am totally noob when it comes to those things, also sorry for my poor English...
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ok i think i understand now, but just to clarify:
if i flash generic (unbranded?) and then do the OTA or Pc Companion update, the update i get will also be unbranded?.
also will all the future updates be unbranded too?
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The answer should be yes to both questions. Once you've debranded your phone, it will not get "rebranded" (except if you flash it with a branded firmware). The generic firmware linked here is of course without any branding.
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Another question: since my neo is Irish Vodafone branded phone, which generic software i should flash in step 5?
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You could use the generic one, but you will lose the branding. I'm guessing you don't have a problem with that.
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Thanks a lot for help and please do not get annoyed by my questions as i am totally noob when it comes to those things, also sorry for my poor English...
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You're welcome! I'm not exactly experienced myself, so I don't guarantee that my answers are 100% accurate and correct...
I don't think your English is bad at all. Don't you speak English in Ireland?
Can anybody give more details on the branding issue?
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The answer should be yes to both questions. Once you've debranded your phone, it will not get "rebranded" (except if you flash it with a branded firmware). The generic firmware linked here is of course without any branding.
You could use the generic one, but you will lose the branding. I'm guessing you don't have a problem with that.
You're welcome! I'm not exactly experienced myself, so I don't guarantee that my answers are 100% accurate and correct...
I don't think your English is bad at all. Don't you speak English in Ireland?
Can anybody give more details on the branding issue?
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Thanks a lot for the answers
hehe yes people in general speak English here in Ireland but lets not forget there are thousands of emigrants from around the world living here too, i am one of them
Can you please also write which generic firmware should i flash, UK, World or any other? (perhaps there is IE one?), and will it affect the frequency of getting future official updates from SE? (yes i want to get rid of Vodafone from my phone and stay with a 100% SE official firmware).
Thanks
Once you flash a generic firmware, future updates will all be generic updates as well.
Some of the plus points that I can see of having a generic firmware is that
a) updates are rolled out faster (as compared to branded firmware).
b) you get rid of a lot of junk that network providers seem to put in i.e. bloatware.
OK I am now on generic, unbranded Global International 1247-0875_R11C , of course 2.3.3, however I did not root my phone and used SEUS instead OTA.
Thanks a lot Vorsprung and others for help
I just flashed my Xperia Neo 2.3.2 global, applied Gingerbreak, and updated OTA to the last 2.3.3 firmware (4.0.A.2.368)
I confirm I kept root!
Kalram said:
I just flashed my Xperia Neo 2.3.2 global, applied Gingerbreak, and updated OTA to the last 2.3.3 firmware (4.0.A.2.368)
I confirm I kept root!
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Same here
I follow this guide and got my Xperia Neo rooted! Thanks Vorsprung!!!
I wanted it root to install Google Talk with video! It works very well!
Now I want a way to unlock the bootloader, as I want to run Cyanogen mod
Ask the Admin for your own forum section about the Neo, all this OTA-root with the latest firmware just making me jealous.
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Hi guys!
well I just can follow till step 5. Opening the "X10FlashTool.exe" --> Click On flash. that's it. It tells me to enter the flash mode but how? I pressed&hold the menu button before plugging the usb cable onto my PC. Instead entering the flash mode it only starts charging my battery. Can somebody help ?
thanks a lot !
i was clicking the wrong button
I have rooted 2.3.2 (checked with rootchecker) but when I try to update OTA it says "Your phone already has the latest software".. Please help!!
Edit: Even says up to date using pc companion.
So here's my problem: I bought my SGS3 in China (CHU firmware)but it doesn't come stock with Google Play Store and a bunch of bloatware I can't even read, Every time I update my firmware (KIES/OTA) i lose my root and all my Google apps. And now I cannot install Gapps on the new 4.3 CHU firmware (recovery gives me error). I'd like to switch to a different firmware that has Google apps native to it. I tired Cyanogenmod for a time but missed some of the features that the Samsung stock firmwares provided. I've also heard about a leaked BTU firmware from the UK that sounds appealing but every time I try to flash (via Odin) it fails. I've also heard that I would need to change my CSC in order to use Kies with a new firmware but my phone only has a single CSC and errors out every time I try to change the CSC. Now quite sure how to proceed.Everything on my phone is in English but sometimes the Chinese still come through ie. error message and even the prompts to get into download mode.
So, does anyone have experience completely changing a phone from one country to another, firmware and all? What about the problems installing Gapps, any ideas?
Help, please!
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So here's my problem: I bought my SGS3 in China (CHU firmware)but it doesn't come stock with Google Play Store and a bunch of bloatware I can't even read, Every time I update my firmware (KIES/OTA) i lose my root and all my Google apps. And now I cannot install Gapps on the new 4.3 CHU firmware (recovery gives me error). I'd like to switch to a different firmware that has Google apps native to it. I tired Cyanogenmod for a time but missed some of the features that the Samsung stock firmwares provided. I've also heard about a leaked BTU firmware from the UK that sounds appealing but every time I try to flash (via Odin) it fails. I've also heard that I would need to change my CSC in order to use Kies with a new firmware but my phone only has a single CSC and errors out every time I try to change the CSC. Now quite sure how to proceed.Everything on my phone is in English but sometimes the Chinese still come through ie. error message and even the prompts to get into download mode.
So, does anyone have experience completely changing a phone from one country to another, firmware and all? What about the problems installing Gapps, any ideas?
Help, please!
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You can flash stock ROMs compiled by different devs which are deodexed and prerooted(with supersu as system app) and with some performance tweaks like init.d support etc..go to s3 general section and you can find those compiled zip files flashable thru any custom recovery.. But follow the instructions given to flash it and done...you will have the best stock experience and that too which you can customise and with performance and battery tweaks..
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After whole day trying, i can't flash MarshMallow and now system is keep reboot after show the logo,
perhaps i should had chose a Nexus 9.
I tried to restore with TWRP but it keep failing with 'Can't mount /system as read-write' like error message, I DO choose 'Swipe to Allow Modifications', seems i have to flash stock ROM.
Is there anywhere to download the stock ROM to reset it to default? or any other way to restore it?
Wei Xu said:
After whole day trying, i can't flash MarshMallow and now system is keep reboot after show the logo,
perhaps i should had chose a Nexus 9.
I tried to restore with TWRP but it keep failing with 'Can't mount /system as read-write' like error message, I DO choose 'Swipe to Allow Modifications', seems i have to flash stock ROM.
Is there anywhere to download the stock ROM to reset it to default? or any other way to restore it?
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Hi
Download flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. and xperifirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 . Search with xperifirm the correct Rom version. And correct location for your tablet.
Create a ftf file and flash it with flashtool. Search in this forum to find how to create a ftf file.
Reinstall androplus kernel v10, twrp and SuperSu
If you made a backup of the user data partition with twrp you can restore it (the restoration of the system partition does not work).
killdozer56 said:
Hi
Download flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. and xperifirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 . Search with xperifirm the correct Rom version. And correct location for your tablet.
Create a ftf file and flash it with flashtool. Search in this forum to find how to create a ftf file.
Reinstall androplus kernel v10, twrp and SuperSu
If you made a backup of the user data partition with twrp you can restore it (the restoration of the system partition does not work).
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Thanks, since what i have flashed is just boot.img, recovery.img, system.img and userdata.img, is it possible to just flash these image back, i checked both linux and windows out to package a ftp, but looks it's a little complicated to make it.
I found a UK 'ftf' on xperiablog, can i use this for my HK version?
Wei Xu said:
I found a UK 'ftf' on xperiablog, can i use this for my HK version?
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Create a FTF file is not complicated. With flashtool(Tools ->bundle->fileset decrypt)
I assume you have a SGP712.(wifi only) Because there is a Cutomized HK version 28.0.A.8.260 for the sgp771 with xperifirm
Am i correct ?
If you have the SGP712 you can try to flash the uk ftf you found via flashtool.
If you have the lte SGP771 i'm not sure your uk ftf file is compatible (because of the lte baseband) but you can try it
killdozer56 said:
Create a FTF file is not complicated. With flashtool(Tools ->bundle->fileset decrypt)
I assume you have a SGP712.(wifi only) Because there is a Cutomized HK version 28.0.A.8.260 for the sgp771 with xperifirm
Am i correct ?
If you have the SGP712 you can try to flash the uk ftf you found via flashtool.
If you have the lte SGP771 i'm not sure your uk ftf file is compatible (because of the lte baseband) but you can try it
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Thank you bro! You saved my day (and my wallet too)! I had the same problem and this procedure worked like a clarm!
cchristofis said:
Thank you bro! You saved my day (and my wallet too)! I had the same problem and this procedure worked like a clarm!
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Hi,
I'm happy for you :good:
Will flashing unlock phone?
Hi all members of XDA-Dev
This is my first post. I hope Im posting in the right section and thread, if not sorry in advance and please point me in the right direction.
Im too wondering about a rom flash for my Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771)
My situation is that the SIM function is locked to a certain telco and Im wondering if I flash this device using the factory rom that comes from Sony if it will "unlock" it.
Since Im new to this Im wondering it may not necessarily be "stock rom" ie stock android from Google, but the modified android rom that comes from Sony as, at this stage, I still want to explore all the offering Sony has that comes with this device. Or am I wrong to assume that after flashing stock android rom, installing the complete "stock" apps that comes factory with this device is a process that is without much fuss (my emphasis)?
I know I can pay a good sum to get this unlocked by the telco but Im also hoping that I can somehow find tools on this forum and do it myself of course with the generous help of fellow memebers.
My primary objective is to unlock this tablet so I can use it with another telco and if by flashing I can get it done or by some other means then please share your knowledge with this noob
Thanks
signwav said:
Hi all members of XDA-Dev
This is my first post. I hope Im posting in the right section and thread, if not sorry in advance and please point me in the right direction.
Im too wondering about a rom flash for my Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771)
My situation is that the SIM function is locked to a certain telco and Im wondering if I flash this device using the factory rom that comes from Sony if it will "unlock" it.
Since Im new to this Im wondering it may not necessarily be "stock rom" ie stock android from Google, but the modified android rom that comes from Sony as, at this stage, I still want to explore all the offering Sony has that comes with this device. Or am I wrong to assume that after flashing stock android rom, installing the complete "stock" apps that comes factory with this device is a process that is without much fuss (my emphasis)?
I know I can pay a good sum to get this unlocked by the telco but Im also hoping that I can somehow find tools on this forum and do it myself of course with the generous help of fellow memebers.
My primary objective is to unlock this tablet so I can use it with another telco and if by flashing I can get it done or by some other means then please share your knowledge with this noob
Thanks
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Hi,
I think you can unlock your tablet to use another provider with flashtool and xperifirm and flash a sony stock rom, you can give it a try
Thanks killdozer56 for your advice.
I wonder if any other network locked devices have been able to be unlocked by flashing?
Im really wanting to do this but Im a bit reluctant to test it if their arnt any confirmed circumstances where this works cos Im a noob and Im chicken.
And since Im really new and their arnt any confirmed successful attempts, I dont really want to be placed in a situation where if the experiment goes bad I have myself to blame because I bricked it at worst or at least cant restore it to factory default to try again or at least put the device in a state where the telco can unlock it for me. Am I being defeatist? So Glum.
Maybe I should do more hunting on this forum to get my SGP771 network unlocked.
Again thanks for your help.
UPDATED TOPIC! 02.08.2017
ASUS has released the NEWEST Nougat Update for ZF3U:
Newest Release: Version WW-14.1010.1706.50 Release Date: 2017/08/01 Size: 1.71 GBytes
Previous Version: Version WW_14.1010.1705.49 Release Date: 21.06.2017
Here is the official Update for Manual Install. DIRECT from ASUS Servers. Version WW-14.1010.1706.50 Release Date: 2017/08/01 Size: 1.71 GBytes
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZU680KL/UL-ASUS_A001-WW-14.1010.1706.50-user.zip
Via:
http://https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Ultra-ZU680KL/HelpDesk_Download/
If the link is expired Get it from the Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra Support and Firmware Website under Drivers and Tools-ANDROID Section. It is for the WW Version:
UPDATE! :OTA Update Working ONLY with phones with LOCKED Bootloaders. The Manual Update will work with both LOCKED and UNLOCKED Bootloaders. I have tested the OTA Update and after I unlocked my ZF3U's bootloader, I can no longer get update notification (on my previous ZF3U-I am on my 2nd one). From what I have read, ASUS servers block any devices with unlocked bootloaders from accessing automatic system updates. My only option is to find a way to RELOCK the bootloader or use the Manual Update file.
Enjoy!
Changelog:
Android 7.0 Nougat comes with handful of features such as App Shortcuts, Multi Window support, restart setting to power menu, Launch the camera by pressing the power button twice, Image Keyboard support, 100 emoji added, GIF Support, Quick Reply via Notification, Notification Redesigned panel, Notifications prioritization, Enhanced Doze Mode, System UI Tuner, Customizable Quick Settings, Don Not Disturb, New Settings Panel Redesigned, Data Saver per App, seamless updates and New Emoji Support.
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ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra=ZU680KL(A001) software Image:V14.1010.1706.50 for WW SKU only*
Improvement Item：
1.Modify strings in several apps
2.Google security patch update
3.Update FR E-label
For more information please refer to：
TW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes
WW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes
Steps of Update:
1.Check software version of your device**
2.Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3.Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, .
4.Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5.Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS_Z00ED
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
AWFRONT said:
The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra is now receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update with software version 14.1010.1702.36. The update is rolling out over-the-air.
Check for it from Settings > About > System Updates on your Zenfone 3 Ultra. If you’ve got the update, go ahead and download/install it.
It appears to be currently available for the WW (Worldwide Version)
Currently no manual install file is available but I guess this will be available very soon. I also think this may be the first and last final update from ASUS for the ZF3U before they launch another version but it is nice to have the newest version after all and I very much look foreard to making use of multi-window on the device.
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Mine is WW version but couldn't receive the update yet. Why?
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ctorbaoglu said:
AWFRONT said:
The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra is now receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update with software version 14.1010.1702.36. The update is rolling out over-the-air.
Check for it from Settings > About > System Updates on your Zenfone 3 Ultra. If you’ve got the update, go ahead and download/install it.
It appears to be currently available for the WW (Worldwide Version)
Currently no manual install file is available but I guess this will be available very soon. I also think this may be the first and last final update from ASUS for the ZF3U before they launch another version but it is nice to have the newest version after all and I very much look foreard to making use of multi-window on the device.
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Mine is WW version but couldn't receive the update yet. Why?
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It may be because your Bootloader is unlocked. If it is you will not receive the update. My ZF3U's bootloader was locked when I received the update. However, when I unlocked the bootloader, rooted and then decided to wipe everything through TWRP to do a fresh install of everything to reinstall Android 7.0 the trouble started. Now, I cannot do firmware update using the system Update menu (notification of update availability is not there). This is because the bootloader is now unlocked and I don't know if it is possible to relock it. I guess I have to wait for the full manual package of Android 7 to become available or see if anyone can help me to relock the bootloader and then update from Android 6.0 original firmware. I was excited to be finally getting Android 7.0 but only managed to use it for 1 day. Oh well, you live and learn.:crying:
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UPDATE! As some of us have found out. ASUS has now removed the Nougat firmware (MANUAL Update file) for the ZF3U. As my device's bootloader is unlocked I can no longer receive OTA updates. Perhaps someone could give us an update on the status of the OTA release of Nougat for the ZF3U. I have downloaded the file before removal and successfully installed it. I don't mind uploading it to a file sharing website. However, I am currently using it and I am still having the same issues I had when I used the OTA update, so my advice is for everyone to wait for a confirmed final version of the firmware as the version we have may still be buggy. This may be the reason why they removed it and lets hope they fix and reupload soon. Here are quick my observations of the firmware;
-Fingerprint scanner still not registering when device is setup for the first time or under settings later,
-Screen Rotation is not functional on some of my apps that were able to use it previously with Android 6.0
-My device serial nunber has changed to 111111111111111 (15x1s)( I tried lots of things to put it right but all attempts failed)
-Dual Sim settings access from the notification menu shortcuts is no longer there (it was very useful for me),
-Multi-Window is not operating on all the apps for some reason. On the OTA that i had installed I was able to use it but on the manual firmware file this does not seem to work properly.
-My device is no longer showing under my ASUS account as a registered device (I don't know if this is a firmware issue or not as bootloader does show the correct serial no)
Also, does anyone know how or where in the firmware I can extract the boot.img, recovery.img and all the othr essential .img files to restore stocj recovery after root/twrp installation?
If anyone has any ideas as to why the serial number and fingerprint issues are there, I would like to hear from you. Other issues are tolerable. Thanks.
AWFRONT said:
UPDATE! As some of us have found out. ASUS has now removed the Nougat firmware (MANUAL Update file) for the ZF3U. As my device's bootloader is unlocked I can no longer receive OTA updates. Perhaps someone could give us an update on the status of the OTA release of Nougat for the ZF3U. I have downloaded the file before removal and successfully installed it. I don't mind uploading it to a file sharing website. However, I am currently using it and I am still having the same issues I had when I used the OTA update, so my advice is for everyone to wait for a confirmed final version of the firmware as the version we have may still be buggy. This may be the reason why they removed it and lets hope they fix and reupload soon. Here are quick my observations of the firmware;
-Fingerprint scanner still not registering when device is setup for the first time or under settings later,
-Screen Rotation is not functional on some of my apps that were able to use it previously with Android 6.0
-My device serial nunber has changed to 111111111111111 (15x1s)( I tried lots of things to put it right but all attempts failed)
-Dual Sim settings access from the notification menu shortcuts is no longer there (it was very useful for me),
-Multi-Window is not operating on all the apps for some reason. On the OTA that i had installed I was able to use it but on the manual firmware file this does not seem to work properly.
-My device is no longer showing under my ASUS account as a registered device (I don't know if this is a firmware issue or not as bootloader does show the correct serial no)
Also, does anyone know how or where in the firmware I can extract the boot.img, recovery.img and all the othr essential .img files to restore stocj recovery after root/twrp installation?
If anyone has any ideas as to why the serial number and fingerprint issues are there, I would like to hear from you. Other issues are tolerable. Thanks.
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After some thought on your issue, do you now which version of the device you have? Maybe you have an China(CN) device and not World Wide(WW)? Just trying to think about your issues and it seems to possibly be that your firmware may not working correctly. This very well maybe because ASUS dropped a faulty firmware on you/us, or maybe because you tried WW firmware on a CN device? Or vice versa? Have you looked into what would happen if a firmware for a different region was installed on a device?
As for the images, I believe you can get the boot.img inside the firmware zip files you download from ASUS. Just unpack it and the boot.img should be in the root of that folder. I can't find the recovery.img from anywhere, other than from Shaka's megadownload page. I was able to get that one working on my Zenfone though and successfully put my Zf3U back to stock.
doctahjeph said:
After some thought on your issue, do you now which version of the device you have? Maybe you have an China(CN) device and not World Wide(WW)? Just trying to think about your issues and it seems to possibly be that your firmware may not working correctly. This very well maybe because ASUS dropped a faulty firmware on you/us, or maybe because you tried WW firmware on a CN device? Or vice versa? Have you looked into what would happen if a firmware for a different region was installed on a device?
As for the images, I believe you can get the boot.img inside the firmware zip files you download from ASUS. Just unpack it and the boot.img should be in the root of that folder. I can't find the recovery.img from anywhere, other than from Shaka's megadownload page. I was able to get that one working on my Zenfone though and successfully put my Zf3U back to stock.
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Thanks for the reply. My version of ZF3U is the Worldwide WW version and the firmware is definitely the correct one as stated on the original changelog from ASUS as I posted above. I have not tried the CN firmware but I am tempted to give it a go to see what happens. I also noticed that everytime I go into recovery via TWRP I see this red message stating "failed to mount factory/partition [invalid parameters]"
What does this mean and could the phone be stuck between two firmwares and not sure what to do even though I have wiped every wipeable area using TWRP(like I used to with Samsung devices but not sure if this could have caused it). Could this explain why I still cannot use fingerprint scanner on neither Android 7 nor Android 6.
At one point I used the ASUS Flash Tool and I noticed a message whilst attempting to load the firmware stating something like 'encrypting device.....' does this mean anything? Has my device been encrypted somehow in the process resulting in lack of fingerprint registrations on the scanner. Coming from Samsung/Sony/Huawei devices, I am finding the update process with ASUS a bit of a hassle but lets hope they will fix this soon as I believe that currently there is no phablet better than ZF3U. Due to the fact that the firmware has now been removed from their servers, I am beginning to believe that the firmware is faulty and is not doing a clean wipe/reinstall of all parts of the device configurations.
AWFRONT said:
Thanks for the reply. My version of ZF3U is the Worldwide WW version and the firmware is definitely the correct one as stated on the original changelog from ASUS as I posted above. I have not tried the CN firmware but I am tempted to give it a go to see what happens. I also noticed that everytime I go into recovery via TWRP I see this red message stating "failed to mount factory/partition [invalid parameters]"
What does this mean and could the phone be stuck between two firmwares and not sure what to do even though I have wiped every wipeable area using TWRP(like I used to with Samsung devices but not sure if this could have caused it). Could this explain why I still cannot use fingerprint scanner on neither Android 7 nor Android 6.
At one point I used the ASUS Flash Tool and I noticed a message whilst attempting to load the firmware stating something like 'encrypting device.....' does this mean anything? Has my device been encrypted somehow in the process resulting in lack of fingerprint registrations on the scanner. Coming from Samsung/Sony/Huawei devices, I am finding the update process with ASUS a bit of a hassle but lets hope they will fix this soon as I believe that currently there is no phablet better than ZF3U. Due to the fact that the firmware has now been removed from their servers, I am beginning to believe that the firmware is faulty and is not doing a clean wipe/reinstall of all parts of the device configurations.
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hhhmmm, I had a similar issue with a corrupted cache partition that was causing boot loops. I was able to get it fixed. Try this. Download the latest WW firmware from the website, MM no nougat. Then flash the original boot.img and recovery.img from Shaka's megadownload page. Boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset. They should wipe all the partitions and format them again. After that install update from SD card and choose the latest WW firmware zip you just downloaded. Profit??
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hhhmmm, I had a similar issue with a corrupted cache partition that was causing boot loops. I was able to get it fixed. Try this. Download the latest WW firmware from the website, MM no nougat. Then flash the original boot.img and recovery.img from Shaka's megadownload page. Boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset. They should wipe all the partitions and format them again. After that install update from SD card and choose the latest WW firmware zip you just downloaded. Profit??
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I have tried your suggestion numerous times and;
-it appears that when I boot to Android M, I don't have any sound in calls, fingerprint and other issues fully remain.
-when I upgrade to Android N, then Iam able to hear call sounds but fingerprint scanner still does not register and other issues still remain.
I have a feeling that somewhere along the process my device has enabled some sort of encryption and this is preventing the device from enabling all the features. No matter how many times I install/reinstall/wipe using stock or TWRP no change.
Does anyome know how I could disable encryption either using some sort of google service or through root etc... In settings device reports that it is encrypted. Also when I first booted the device after firmware update encrypting device message was shown. Not sure whats going on with my device. Hope to find out/fix soon though.
ASUS Releases new update to fix the previously faulty update that was withdrawn.
Latest Version WW-14.1010.1703.42
Previous Version [Withdrawn due to faults] WW-14.1010.1703.36
I have updated my original post (First Post of the Topic) with all the latest links and the newest changelog.
Enjoy!
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ASUS Releases new update to fix the previously faulty update that was withdrawn.
Latest Version WW-14.1010.1703.42
Previous Version [Withdrawn due to faults] WW-14.1010.1703.36
I have updated my original post (First Post of the Topic) with all the latest links and the newest changelog.
Enjoy!
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???? Thank you!!!
ASUS has released the NEWEST Nougat Update for ZF3U.
Version WW-14.1010.1706.50 2017/08/01 Size 1.71 GBytes
ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra=ZU680KL(A001) software Image:V14.1010.1706.50 for WW SKU only*
Improvement Item：
1.Modify strings in several apps
2.Google security patch update
3.Update FR E-label
For more information please refer to：
TW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes
WW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes
Steps of Update:
1.Check software version of your device**
2.Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3.Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, .
4.Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5.Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS_Z00ED
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
Once again, I have updated my original post (First Post of the Topic) with all the latest links and the newest changelog.
Enjoy!
Never mind.
AWFRONT said:
Thanks for the reply. My version of ZF3U is the Worldwide WW version and the firmware is definitely the correct one as stated on the original changelog from ASUS as I posted above. I have not tried the CN firmware but I am tempted to give it a go to see what happens. I also noticed that everytime I go into recovery via TWRP I see this red message stating "failed to mount factory/partition [invalid parameters]"
What does this mean and could the phone be stuck between two firmwares and not sure what to do even though I have wiped every wipeable area using TWRP(like I used to with Samsung devices but not sure if this could have caused it). Could this explain why I still cannot use fingerprint scanner on neither Android 7 nor Android 6.
At one point I used the ASUS Flash Tool and I noticed a message whilst attempting to load the firmware stating something like 'encrypting device.....' does this mean anything? Has my device been encrypted somehow in the process resulting in lack of fingerprint registrations on the scanner. Coming from Samsung/Sony/Huawei devices, I am finding the update process with ASUS a bit of a hassle but lets hope they will fix this soon as I believe that currently there is no phablet better than ZF3U. Due to the fact that the firmware has now been removed from their servers, I am beginning to believe that the firmware is faulty and is not doing a clean wipe/reinstall of all parts of the device configurations.
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Hey @AWFRONT How did u manage to go back from android 7 to 6 ...i recently updated my phone to nougat and want to go back to mm. Could u help me out I have unlocked bootloader
Hi! I did not downgrade from Android 7.0 to 6.0 on my new/2nd ZF3U. If you read a post I made in another topic you will see that I am now on my 2nd ZF3U because the 1st one had some serious issues and then it powered off so I gave up and sent for repair through my insurance but they said it could not be repaired so I bought another one with the payout I received and this one I am using, I use in its factory state with Bootloader locked and unrooted and given the lack of developer support for this handset, I do not want to modify anything.
My advice would be to stick with Android 7.0 and if there are any features you are missing then write them out and send to Asus and hope thy will fix in future update. With my previous ZF3U, I did do a downgrade on the 1st ZF3U but this resulted in Fingerprint scanner failing and I could not hear the other side when making and receiving calls and the device serial number in About Phone section was incorrect (changed to all 1s).Unless you have insurance and a spare phone, I would not recommend you downgrading. Too much of a risk with this handset. If you want to do it, then go ahead and you can share yoir findings here.
Instructions to follow:
-Disable and erase fngerprint records in settings
-Prepare a microsd card with the MM manual firmware in it and reboot into recovery.
-If you are rooted then wipe cache and factory reset but do not wipe data/system partition,
-Select update from SD Card and select firmware file and wait for the process to complete.
-reboot back.into recovery, you should hopefully see the factory kernel has downgraded to I think version 1.26 from 3.11 and then do another factory wipe and reboot and see the results.
Sorry, cannot be of much help but I wish the developers could pay a little bit more attention to this device like the Samsung Note series.?
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Hi! I did not downgrade from Android 7.0 to 6.0 on my new/2nd ZF3U. If you read a post I made in another topic you will see that I am now on my 2nd ZF3U because the 1st one had some serious issues and then it powered off so I gave up and sent for repair through my insurance but they said it could not be repaired so I bought another one with the payout I received and this one I am using, I use in its factory state with Bootloader locked and unrooted and given the lack of developer support for this handset, I do not want to modify anything.
My advice would be to stick with Android 7.0 and if there are any features you are missing then write them out and send to Asus and hope thy will fix in future update. With my previous ZF3U, I did do a downgrade on the 1st ZF3U but this resulted in Fingerprint scanner failing and I could not hear the other side when making and receiving calls and the device serial number in About Phone section was incorrect (changed to all 1s).Unless you have insurance and a spare phone, I would not recommend you downgrading. Too much of a risk with this handset. If you want to do it, then go ahead and you can share yoir findings here.
Instructions to follow:
-Disable and erase fngerprint records in settings
-Prepare a microsd card with the MM manual firmware in it and reboot into recovery.
-If you are rooted then wipe cache and factory reset but do not wipe data/system partition,
-Select update from SD Card and select firmware file and wait for the process to complete.
-reboot back.into recovery, you should hopefully see the factory kernel has downgraded to I think version 1.26 from 3.11 and then do another factory wipe and reboot and see the results.
Sorry, cannot be of much help but I wish the developers could pay a little bit more attention to this device like the Samsung Note series.?
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all of this from twrp or stock recovery
If you have TWRP installed then apply from it, if not you can use the stock recovery of Android 6.0 as posted in one of the topics of ZF3U forum sections and flash it using custom recovery and then flash the appropriate firmware file of Android MM version 6.0 and on completion wipe cache, factory data and reboot.
Due to lack of developer support for this device, I do not recommend that you rollback the firmware. When my 1st device failed I realised that ASUS devices don't have the software fixability ease of Samsung devices so I am using my 2nd ZF3U in its original factory state. I love the device as it is and don't want to mess with it and root is no longer important to me.
does anyone know if this latest firmware update Version WW-14.1010.1706.50 2017/08/01 Size 1.71 GBytes is still rootable before i update from Android 7.0 (WW_14.1010.1703.42),thanks
gubbilo144 said:
does anyone know if this latest firmware update Version WW-14.1010.1706.50 2017/08/01 Size 1.71 GBytes is still rootable before i update from Android 7.0 (WW_14.1010.1703.42),thanks
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mine is
Malam
anybody updated to WW-14.1010.1711.62 is it still 7.0 or 7.1.1