[Q] ACER Z3/z130 Europ is there a CWM recovery & zip file of the original recovery
I've misteriously bicked my phone an remain locked in the boot proces....
Time to flash a new stock rom
as I'm flashing I prefer CMW as recovery above the unclear asus one (although I would like to be able to reflash the old one [warranty issues)
Can anyone give me a pointer scanned all of google (possibly the wrong way)
Thanks in advace]
dreuzel said:
I've misteriously bicked my phone an remain locked in the boot proces....
Time to flash a new stock rom
as I'm flashing I prefer CMW as recovery above the unclear asus one (although I would like to be able to reflash the old one [warranty issues)
Can anyone give me a pointer scanned all of google (possibly the wrong way)
Thanks in advace]
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http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers - Click on O.S.
You'll find your stock system there. Instructions for loading it are included in the zip downloaded. I believe the EMEA Gen1 is for the generic worldwide version, but you might want to verify that. I know that the ORGFr one is for Orange France and the little "s" at the end would signify single SIM versions.
Found this guide to install recovery:
One. Loads Famaroot Just "Framaroot-1.9.1.apk" follow the link here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?s=e12cbb38af7dd8a173308bb ...
The. Apk to be installed on the Z3 - Z3s / Once installed, it's ordered by phone root app Famaroot.
Two. TWRP 2.4.4.0 files stored on your SD-Card llllllll2510 to post the link here.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0XQigIT17uEcDQtaDJ3U0UtOWc/edit?pli=1
PS. Files Name TWRP24Recovery_Z130_D10-02-14.img.
Do NOT paste it in a folder deep secret I do not find.
Three. Install app "[ROOT] Recovery Tools - Flasher" on the phone to me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
Then, with a flash TWRP 2.4.4.0 [ROOT] Recovery Tools - Flasher by.
Select top (Flash Recovery) and select the top (Other from Storage).
Then browse to the file TWRP24Recovery_Z130_D10-02-14.img. Flash to order
At the end of the process [ROOT] Recovery Tools - Flasher will ask you to reboot into recovery-mode or not.
I answered yes to the reboot to check the flash recovery ... we just finished it.
NOTE ***: It may cause damage to the machine. Or insurance
You must accept the risks in the operation of your own.
I found this on a forum that was in a foreign language to me and used Google Translate to get this info. You can find the original thread here:
http://droidsans.com/node/153986
For returning to stock for warranty issues, just use the original firmware you downloaded from Acer.
Tried the first part flashing the ROM using the provided stock Roms.
That failed it downloads but as soon as first real install occurs it rejects and aborts install access or accept error.
And returns the key part of the file name
I think? No expert at all ? The stock ROM updates do not match the previous ROM on my z30. Do not exactly know the specs of my original ROM proximus.... ??? Would have preferred gen ROM overriding all that stuff?
Or do I need to force adb/ fastboot only to load the system partition.???? But what is the adb/ fastboot command then exactly do I need to expand the zip a second time? After extract zip and instruction PDF?
Will delay cwm tarp after first signs of life of the phone.
Thanks for your answer
sometimes I know.
often I do not know.
Its always good to be able to ask.
I have unlocked my tablet using Sony Developer tools. I then tried to downgrade with flashtools to a kitkat firmware . I tried 2 different firmwares for SGP 321 but both give me a boot loop.
I am using flashmode to flash , should I use fastboot mode?
any other firmware I should try or settings in the flashtool?
these are the ones I tried: SGP321_4.4.2 _10.5.A.0.233 3AT .ftf. SGP321_10.1.1.A.1.307_Customized_FR.ftf
All I want is a rooted tablet z with whatever firmware on it.
Appreciate your help
When you say boot loop, do you mean the screen goes black and starts to boot again?
Or do you mean the boot animation is repeating for a long time?
The first time you boot up after flashing an ftf will take a long time. It can range from a few minutes up to tens of minutes.
Did you select wipe USERDATA when you flashed the ftf in flash mode?
Try that if you haven't. See attached screenshot.
Checking it will wipe all your apps, data and internal storage.
I'd recommend you use the latest ROM, 10.7.A.0.228. Root and Xposed works on Lollipop 5.1.1.
Here is a Generic Germany FTF 10.7.A.0.228.
You'll need to root it by flashing supersu zip in recovery.
If you don't have a recovery flashed/installed, you should flash one.
Let me know if you need instructions on installing a recovery.
fantastic, that little trick did the job and I am now on 4.1 .
I am considering now to flash your firmware but could you give me some detailed instruction on what to do please, especially the recovery part.
thanks a lot again.
No problem.
Requirements
Program to open ZIP files
Flashtool (flashtool.net/downloads.php)
Flash mode and Fastboot drivers installed (Comes with Flashtool. Find the installer at C:\Flashtool\drivers\)
A few things you should know about recovery
If you plan on using an official Sony ROM with an unlocked bootloader, the recovery needs to be part of the kernel image.
Sony's official kernel images do not contain a recovery.
The kernel gets overwritten when you flash new ROMs (Official and Custom), so you will lose recovery every time you flash a ROM.
Thus you must reflash the kernel with recovery every time you change ROMS.
Kernel's for different versions of ROMs should not be used interchangeably.
It always best to use the kernel made for the ROM.
Flash official ROM before flashing recovery
If you are planning on using an official ROM, flash the official ROM in Download Mode before flashing the recovery (for the reason mentioned above - kernel gets overwritten).
You should wipe USERDATA to minimise compatibility issues.
Do this first before proceeding.
Downloading a kernel with recovery
Fellow xda member [NUT] has an awesome kernel builder tool which allows you to create kernel images with built in recoveries.
Head over to nut.xperia-files.com and navigate to XZDualRecovery > Kernel Builder
Check the checkbox "Yes, I have unlocked my bootloader!".
Select the Make and model of your device (Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 in your case).
Then select the firmware version you will be using (10.7.A.0.228 in your case).
Cross your fingers. If someone has already uploaded the kernel for that version, you can simply download the link provided. Otherwise you will need to upload the kernel. If you have an FTF, simply open it as a zip file and upload the kernel.sin inside.
Flashing Kernel with Recovery
Open the zip file downloaded from the Kernel Builder and open the tmp folder. Extract the boot.img file inside the tmp folder to somewhere on your computer.
Open Flashtool.
Click on the Flash Icon.
Select Fastboot mode.
Click "Select Kernel to Flash".
Put device into Fastboot mode. (2012+ devices: Press and hold VOL+ button while plugging in USB cable)
Once connected, a file selection dialogue will show. Select the boot.img file extracted earlier. You may need to select the type of file (sin, elf, img) before you can see the file in the explorer.
Flashing will start immediately after selection. Check the log and ensure there are no errors.
Unplug the USB cable.
You now have recovery (Two recoveries to be specific - as XZDualRecovery has PhilZ and TWRP).
I would recommend TWRP as it is easier to use and has more features than PhilZ (Based on CWM).
The VOL+ key is associated with PhilZ and the VOL- key for TWRP.
To enter recovery, simply turn the device on and when the notification LED turns Magenta (Pink) start pressing the button associated with the recovery you want to use.
e.g. Press VOL- a few times for TWRP.
Flashing zips
Copy your ZIPs to your SD card.
In TWRP, tap the Install button.
Select the zip file you want to flash
Swipe to the right to start flashing.
Rooting
Download the latest SuperSU zip (download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Copy to SD card.
Flash zip in recovery.
Enjoy root.
about to start the process, just wanted to clarify some things:
what zip files are you talking about putting on my sd card? is this the file I downloaded from NUT?
thanks again for your help
Just in general, to flash a zip, you would perform those steps.
You would want to flash the SuperSU zip to get root.
You can also flash the file downloaded from NUT.
It will install a program called NDRUtils which will allow you to reboot into recovery from within Android.
I just saw when I wanted to flash the firmware from your link above (Here is a Generic Germany FTF 10.7.A.0.228.) that this identifies as for device C6603. But I have SPG321.
Do you have a link to a firmware which would work with your way and is for my device?
Oh, sorry about that. Forgot to check the model. I grabbed it from XperiaBlog.
I think I should just explain how to download and create an FTF for yourself from Sony's servers.
Install the latest Flashtool if you haven't already.
Start Flashtool
Click on the XF icon (The rightnost icon)
In XperiFirm, select the series and model of your device (Xperia Tablet Z > SGP321)
Then select the Market+Operator for your country/region. The market only differs by the apps that are pre-installed, which can be removed. Your region may not have the latest firmware available, so you can click the "Check All" button to get the versions of all the markets. You may wish to avoid commercial Operators as they can have different boot logos etc. Download a "VMo" or "Customized" operator if possible. The 228 firmware is only out in a few regions at the moment, so Germany VMo DE would be a good choice.
After selecting a row for the firmware you want, click on the latest version near the top right corner.
A window will show the details of the ROM. Click Download to start downloading. The downloads will get saved to FlashTool's Firmware Download folder.
Once the download completes, close XperiFirm.
In Flashtool, Click Tools > Bundles > Create.
Select the downloaded folder (Which should be in C:\Users\<Username>\.flashTool\firmwares\Downloads).
Double click in the device field to select the model of your device
Branding should be set to the Operator you downloaded (e.g. Generic DE)
Version should be set to the ROM version (e.g. 10.7.A.0.228)
Then in the folder list, select every item except for .ta files (e.g. cust-reset.ta, fota-reset.ta). Click the -> button to add to the Firmware Content.
Click create.
An FTF file will get created in the firmware folder. You can start flashing it in Download Mode.
If you need some screenshots. The procedure may differ slighty.
xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide-to-installing-xperia-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
pls erase fwinfo.xml file from bundle pack of sgp321 firmware and again flash
Bilbo0a said:
I have unlocked my tablet using Sony Developer tools. I then tried to downgrade with flashtools to a kitkat firmware . I tried 2 different firmwares for SGP 321 but both give me a boot loop.
I am using flashmode to flash , should I use fastboot mode?
any other firmware I should try or settings in the flashtool?
these are the ones I tried: SGP321_4.4.2 _10.5.A.0.233 3AT .ftf. SGP321_10.1.1.A.1.307_Customized_FR.ftf
All I want is a rooted tablet z with whatever firmware on it.
Appreciate your help
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pls erase fwinfo.xml file from bundle pack of sgp321 firmware and again flash from flash tool
Hi everyone,
This is what I have done to root my Teclast T8 with Magisk (based on this chineese forum: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/5449087481)
1-First download the official firmware from Needrom.com (You need to register): https://www.needrom.com/download/teclast-t8-e8c1/
2-Go to the Firmware folder and copy the “boot.img” file to the root directory of your tablet
3-Download and install MagiskManager on the tablet, click on Install, then choose to patch the boot image file. Choose the boot.img you’ve just uploaded to your tablet and it will start to automatically patch it.
Then go into the File Manager and go to the MagiskManager folder and find the “patch_boot.img“ and copy it to the root directory (without copying it to the root directory, you can not find the file from your pc…), then sends the file from the tablet to your computer.
4-For me the method with SP Flash Tool don’t work, because it says the scatter file is wrong (don’t know why…)
So i have to do it with adb and unlock the bootloader first:
-connect the tablet to pc, (first you have to enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging in Developer options)
-reboot the tablet in fastboot mode, hold buttons “power+Vol +” at startup, choose fastboot mode with Vol+ button, valid with Vol-
- open a command prompt in adb folder, then “fastboot devices”, then “fastboot oem unlock”, it should say “OKAY, finished”
Your bootloader is now unlock.
-then copy the “patched_boot.img” in the adb folder and tap in command prompt “fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img”, then “fastboot reboot”.
Your tablet should be rooted.
I think you can relock bootloader after... don't try yet.
PS: This is my first thread, so be indulgent ?
Don’t ask me technical questions because I am not a developer , just a simple user …
Hope this will help.
If someone find a way to find and flash a TWRP or how to install Xposed, please tell me, thx.
Rooted using same method but SP Flash Tools worked in my tablet.
Waiting for a TWRP ....
Yes, can confirm that method works for root.
Also tried the T10 TWRP and it's not working on the T8, just a black screen.
Don't need TWRP yet, some bugs in the ROM are more annoying than that
hi all
somebody tried the new rom v1.10 on needrom ??
marinero57 said:
hi all
somebody tried the new rom v1.10 on needrom ??
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Hi guys i jus download v1.10 rom but have no idea how to flash, everything in chinesse... even recovery, how do you flash? the tablet have a TelcastOTA apk installed, this have a local update option allow to load firmware from sd, anyone used this app? what files should i put in SD?
thanks in advance
HI quick question what rom have u installed in ur T8, mine came with 1.01, i see in needrom have 3 versions: 1.06. 1.08, 1.10, have u updated to any of these?
Thanks
Polo19 said:
Hi everyone,
This is what I have done to root my Teclast T8 with Magisk (based on this chineese forum: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/5449087481)
1-First download the official firmware from Needrom.com (You need to register): https://www.needrom.com/download/teclast-t8-e8c1/
2-Go to the Firmware folder and copy the “boot.img” file to the root directory of your tablet
3-Download and install MagiskManager on the tablet, click on Install, then choose to patch the boot image file. Choose the boot.img you’ve just uploaded to your tablet and it will start to automatically patch it.
Then go into the File Manager and go to the MagiskManager folder and find the “patch_boot.img“ and copy it to the root directory (without copying it to the root directory, you can not find the file from your pc…), then sends the file from the tablet to your computer.
4-For me the method with SP Flash Tool don’t work, because it says the scatter file is wrong (don’t know why…)
So i have to do it with adb and unlock the bootloader first:
-connect the tablet to pc, (first you have to enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging in Developer options)
-reboot the tablet in fastboot mode, hold buttons “power+Vol +” at startup, choose fastboot mode with Vol+ button, valid with Vol-
- open a command prompt in adb folder, then “fastboot devices”, then “fastboot oem unlock”, it should say “OKAY, finished”
Your bootloader is now unlock.
-then copy the “patched_boot.img” in the adb folder and tap in command prompt “fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img”, then “fastboot reboot”.
Your tablet should be rooted.
I think you can relock bootloader after... don't try yet.
PS: This is my first thread, so be indulgent
Don’t ask me technical questions because I am not a developer , just a simple user …
Hope this will help.
If someone find a way to find and flash a TWRP or how to install Xposed, please tell me, thx.
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Flashing ROM with SP flashtool - Teclast Master T8 (E8C1)
Fossxp13 said:
Hi guys i jus download v1.10 rom but have no idea how to flash, everything in chinesse... even recovery, how do you flash? the tablet have a TelcastOTA apk installed, this have a local update option allow to load firmware from sd, anyone used this app? what files should i put in SD?
thanks in advance
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Hi! I haven't used in built update app so I'll try to explain how to update using flashtool. Follow the steps with your device disconnected from the pc and take into account your files will be erased.
First of all, I recommend you to install ADB and fastboot drivers: 15 seconds ADB Installer
As OP said download the rom from NeedRom and unzip it: You will have three folders:
升级工具, which contains flashtool
固件程序, with the rom
驱动程序, with the drivers
Rename all of them as flashtool, rom and drivers, for example. If you don't, you may have troubles launching flashtool or loading the scatter file.
Launch flashtool as administrator (升级程序, you could rename it too), if you get the message "The scatter file cannot found, please make sure the file exist before download" ignore it. In flashtool make sure MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin is selected as Download-Agent and select the scatter file inside rom folder as Scatter-loading file. Choose firmware upgrade from the list and click the Download button (the one with the green arrow).
Finally, switch off your device and connect it to your pc. Flashtool should do the rest, wait untill "Download Ok" message is displayed. Close flashtool, disconnect your device and switch it on.
IF your computer doesn't load needed drivers automatically, flashtool won't start the process as expected. You will need to open device manager on windows, right click on your device - update driver - choose manually - browse "inf" folder inside drivers folder (choose x86 or x64 according to your OS).
Hope it works! Good luck.
Prevent Brick and Xposed for Teclast Master T8 (E8C1)
Polo19 said:
OP
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Hi Polo19!
Thanks for your post, I rooted my tablet following it! But since I encountered some issues in the process I wanted to share my experience.
IMPORTANT: For a few hours I thought I hard bricked my device, so I hope I could help somebody.
When patching boot.img with MagiskManager IF the app automatically tics "Keep force encryption" choose "Keep dm-verify" aswell!
I don't know why but this was the only way to make it work on my device, I kept getting a encryption error after flashing the patched boot.img, despite the fact that I have never encrypted my device.
After getting that error I tried to flash the clean rom again, but flashtool gave an error and the tablet completely died! Well, it seemed so.
It's pretty stupid but the only way to make it work again was pushing the reset button on the top right corner of the tablet for a few seconds and flashing the rom again.
About Magisk: use the OFFICIAL MAGISK XDA THREAD to download it, as https://magiskmanager.com/ is NOT the official website.
In step 3, I couldn't find the patched_boot.img file even after moving it to the root directory. So I had to (let the patched_boot.img file in the default directory):
Install ADB drivers in the computer: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Enable USB debugging in developer options in the tablet, connect it to the computer and accept the connection.
Open command prompt / powershell: "shift + right click" wherever you want to copy the patched_boot.img and open cmd or power shell.
Run the command:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
In step 4: you won't encounter that problem if you rename downloaded folders and get rid of chinese characters. Simply open flashtool, choose the scatter file, untick all options except boot and change the default boot.img with the patched one (I renamed it to boot.img, I don't know if it's necessary)
Xposed: you can install xposed using MagiskManager.
Install Xposed Installer for Magisk, go to download tab in MagiskManager and install Xposed SDK24 (for android 7.0) and reboot
Sources:
15 SECONDS ADB INSTALLER
MAGISK
SYSTEMLESS XPOSED
CHINESE FORUM
Just need TWRP and I'm happy.
There's a chinese TWRP but it's not working decently.
Rotiaiso said:
Hi Polo19!
Thanks for your post, I rooted my tablet following it! But since I encountered some issues in the process I wanted to share my experience.
IMPORTANT: For a few hours I thought I hard bricked my device, so I hope I could help somebody.
When patching boot.img with MagiskManager IF the app automatically tics "Keep force encryption" choose "Keep dm-verify" aswell!
I don't know why but this was the only way to make it work on my device, I kept getting a encryption error after flashing the patched boot.img, despite the fact that I have never encrypted my device.
After getting that error I tried to flash the clean rom again, but flashtool gave an error and the tablet completely died! Well, it seemed so.
It's pretty stupid but the only way to make it work again was pushing the reset button on the top right corner of the tablet for a few seconds and flashing the rom again.
About Magisk: use the OFFICIAL MAGISK XDA THREAD to download it, as https://magiskmanager.com/ is NOT the official website.
In step 3, I couldn't find the patched_boot.img file even after moving it to the root directory. So I had to (let the patched_boot.img file in the default directory):
Install ADB drivers in the computer: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Enable USB debugging in developer options in the tablet, connect it to the computer and accept the connection.
Open command prompt / powershell: "shift + right click" wherever you want to copy the patched_boot.img and open cmd or power shell.
Run the command:
In step 4: you won't encounter that problem if you rename downloaded folders and get rid of chinese characters. Simply open flashtool, choose the scatter file, untick all options except boot and change the default boot.img with the patched one (I renamed it to boot.img, I don't know if it's necessary)
Xposed: you can install xposed using MagiskManager.
Install Xposed Installer for Magisk, go to download tab in MagiskManager and install Xposed SDK24 (for android 7.0) and reboot
Sources:
15 SECONDS ADB INSTALLER
MAGISK
SYSTEMLESS XPOSED
CHINESE FORUM
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Yes, i also install Xposed using MagiskManager and it works. Now i am able to use all fonctions of Greenify, Amplify, Powernap and get a pretty decent standby batterylife.
marinero57 said:
hi all
somebody tried the new rom v1.10 on needrom ??
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Hi, I tried to follow the procedure but in ROM 1.10 doesn't work
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With the news roms doesn't work...
What is the rom that was working this WA??
Thanks!
I just did this to a tablet that had OTA'd the 1.10 - using the 1.10's downloaded boot and latest Magisk Manager 5.5.4 / Magisk 15.3 beta
OEM Unlock, patching boot image and patched boot image flashing worked
BUT - the included Magisk Manager does not launch after installing upon reboot...
HOWEVER - V5.5.3 of the manager did work.
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF install MagiskManager-v5.5.3.apk
Success
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF shell
t8_e8c1:/ $ su
t8_e8c1:/ #
Notes
1. Tablet is wiped
2. Boot delay of 5 seconds is added with "can't be trusted" warning in white text
3. Fails safetynet
Letting MagiskManager update itself to 554 also worked - so I think my method of just installing the apk from the Magisk zip's common folder was wrong.
Kerrnel said:
I just did this to a tablet that had OTA'd the 1.10 - using the 1.10's downloaded boot and latest Magisk Manager 5.5.4 / Magisk 15.3 beta
OEM Unlock, patching boot image and patched boot image flashing worked
BUT - the included Magisk Manager does not launch after installing upon reboot...
HOWEVER - V5.5.3 of the manager did work.
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF install *************-v5.5.3.apk
Success
$ adb -s 0123456789ABCDEF shell
t8_e8c1:/ $ su
t8_e8c1:/ #
Notes
1. Tablet is wiped
2. Boot delay of 5 seconds is added with "can't be trusted" warning in white text
3. Fails safetynet
Letting ************* update itself to 554 also worked - so I think my method of just installing the apk from the Magisk zip's common folder was wrong.
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Hi,
My T8 arrived yesterday and I've used OTA to update to 1.10.
Is the sptools method working with 1.10 or do I need to use this process?
Also where to the numbers 0123456789ABCDEF come from in the instructions I've quoted?
Thank is advance
i have the ota 1.10 update and the rooting was successful. magisk and xposed working flawlessly.
another point:
i have closed the bootloader after flashing the patched boot.img with "fastboot oem lock".
the device boot up is faster and the warning "...5 seconds" is gone.
now, i wait for twrp.
You dont need to unlock bootloader.
Just flash patched_boot with flash tool.
Zaphodb69 said:
Hi,
My T8 arrived yesterday and I've used OTA to update to 1.10.
Is the sptools method working with 1.10 or do I need to use this process?
Also where to the numbers 0123456789ABCDEF come from in the instructions I've quoted?
Thank is advance
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I had multiple devices attached to the PC.
No -s ABC... needed if you only have the one.
Sent from my T8(E8C1) using Tapatalk
The suggested worked for me. I will also mention that you must be connected to the internet to patch the boot.img file with magisk manager (otherwise, the option will not be presented in the magisk manager GUI).
Were there made any changes for the fingerprint? Soimebody mentioned, it isn´t that good. Maybe the last updates change something...
So i was searching for some guides but none were really complete so here is my take on a Guide regarding Root and flashing from WW to CN or CN to WW and Downgrading if your FW is to high.
Requirements:
A computer
Your ROG Phone 3 (Duh)
The Bootloader Unlock Tool (can be found here)
TWRP (can be found here)
ADB+Drivers (can be found here and here)
The newst Firmware from Asus (can be found here) To cross flash you need both CN and WW Version with the same Build Number. Newest one with matching Number should be the .2009.98 as the time of writing this. CN WW
Magisk Manager (can be found here)
IMPORTANT!
After you cross flash you will loose the ability to update via OTA. So you have to update your Phone yourself.
Also you WILL loose your Data by following this guide and unlocking your Bootloader!
Follow this Guide at your own Risk! I do NOT take any responsibilty for problems or bricks.
Also if you have a PIN, Fingerprint or anything installed on your Phone aside from the PIN for your Cards disable them.
Preparations:
First download or copy the Bootloader Unlock file to your phone and install it. After that run it. If it is successfull your Bootloader will be unlocked and your device will be wiped.
Now install adb and the drivers provided from the Links above.
After you installed adb download and copy the twrp image to the Adb folder and rename it to twrp.img
Then open a cmd and cd to the directory where adb is installed. Easiest folder for accessing + location would be C:\adb
Now enable the Developer Settings on your Rog Phone. For that open the Settings go to System / About the Phone / Softwareinformation / Then tap on Build-Number till it says you are a Developer.
Now go to Developer Options. Its also under System and then Developer Options. Enable USB-Debugging.
Connect your Rog Phone via usb to your pc and enable the ADB Debug Connection from the prompt on your phone.
Type in adb reboot bootloader and your phone will reboot to fastboot.
After that use
fastboot flash recovery_a twrp.img
fastboot flash recovery_b twrp.img
to install TWRP on your Phone. After that reboot your phone to recovery through the menu. With TWRP installed you can now fully Backup your system + install/downgrade new Versions of Android. This also works if you want to install WW on a CN Version of the Rog Phone.
Downgrade:
To Downgrade just download the Firmware Version you want to downgrade to from the Asus Homepage and copy it to your ROG Phone.
Then boot to TWRP. To be safe create a backup. After that you can install the ZIP file with TWRP. If the Downgrade is successfull you can remove the backup to save some space.
Reboot your phone and check the installed Version.
Switching Rom WW/CN or CN/WW:
To Switch your Rom you need the Firmware Version which matches for both Region. Currently this would be build .2009.98 There are newer ones available with 2009.99 for WW and 2009.100 for CN but the later one is not available for Download only through OTA and 99 is not available as download for CN devices.
If your Firmware is higher then the .98 or newest matching Version available Downgrade to that Version. Create a Backup before doing so.
If successfull you can then install the same Version for the other Region. For me this did work fine. If it does not work you can always restore your backup via TWRP.
There are also RAW Zip Files available for some Versions but those are hard to find and can brick your phone while trying to downgrade.
Rooting:
Download and install Magisk Manager from the link provided above.
After installing it open the App and download Magisk.
Boot to TWRP and install the Zip File for Magisk.
After that reboot to System. You can check if root is working by using root checker or any other software.
If you plan on using Magisk together with for example Pokemon Go you need to Hide Magisk in the Settings.
Like Bugs Bunny said. "This should be all folks."
If you need further help or something is missing feel free to post below.
Seriously? What a waste of bandwidth.
Invisan said:
So i was searching for some guides but none were really complete so here is my take on a Guide regarding Root and flashing from WW to CN or CN to WW and Downgrading if your FW is to high.
Requirements:
A computer
Your ROG Phone 3 (Duh)
The Bootloader Unlock Tool (can be found here)
TWRP (can be found here)
ADB+Drivers (can be found here and here)
The newst Firmware from Asus (can be found here) To cross flash you need both CN and WW Version with the same Build Number. Newest one with matching Number should be the .2009.98 as the time of writing this. CN WW
Magisk Manager (can be found here)
IMPORTANT!
After you cross flash you will loose the ability to update via OTA. So you have to update your Phone yourself.
Also you WILL loose your Data by following this guide and unlocking your Bootloader!
Follow this Guide at your own Risk! I do NOT take any responsibilty for problems or bricks.
Also if you have a PIN, Fingerprint or anything installed on your Phone aside from the PIN for your Cards disable them.
Preparations:
First download or copy the Bootloader Unlock file to your phone and install it. After that run it. If it is successfull your Bootloader will be unlocked and your device will be wiped.
Now install adb and the drivers provided from the Links above.
After you installed adb download and copy the twrp image to the Adb folder and rename it to twrp.img
Then open a cmd and cd to the directory where adb is installed. Easiest folder for accessing + location would be C:\adb
Now enable the Developer Settings on your Rog Phone. For that open the Settings go to System / About the Phone / Softwareinformation / Then tap on Build-Number till it says you are a Developer.
Now go to Developer Options. Its also under System and then Developer Options. Enable USB-Debugging.
Connect your Rog Phone via usb to your pc and enable the ADB Debug Connection from the prompt on your phone.
Type in adb reboot bootloader and your phone will reboot to fastboot.
After that use
fastboot flash recovery_a twrp.img
fastboot flash recovery_b twrp.img
to install TWRP on your Phone. After that reboot your phone to recovery through the menu. With TWRP installed you can now fully Backup your system + install/downgrade new Versions of Android. This also works if you want to install WW on a CN Version of the Rog Phone.
Downgrade:
To Downgrade just download the Firmware Version you want to downgrade to from the Asus Homepage and copy it to your ROG Phone.
Then boot to TWRP. To be safe create a backup. After that you can install the ZIP file with TWRP. If the Downgrade is successfull you can remove the backup to save some space.
Reboot your phone and check the installed Version.
Switching Rom WW/CN or CN/WW:
To Switch your Rom you need the Firmware Version which matches for both Region. Currently this would be build .2009.98 There are newer ones available with 2009.99 for WW and 2009.100 for CN but the later one is not available for Download only through OTA and 99 is not available as download for CN devices.
If your Firmware is higher then the .98 or newest matching Version available Downgrade to that Version. Create a Backup before doing so.
If successfull you can then install the same Version for the other Region. For me this did work fine. If it does not work you can always restore your backup via TWRP.
There are also RAW Zip Files available for some Versions but those are hard to find and can brick your phone while trying to downgrade.
Rooting:
Download and install Magisk Manager from the link provided above.
After installing it open the App and download Magisk.
Boot to TWRP and install the Zip File for Magisk.
After that reboot to System. You can check if root is working by using root checker or any other software.
If you plan on using Magisk together with for example Pokemon Go you need to Hide Magisk in the Settings.
Like Bugs Bunny said. "This should be all folks."
If you need further help or something is missing feel free to post below.
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I wish someone would make a video tutorial on this. For dummies who are afraid to brick their phone like me.
Invisan said:
So i was searching for some guides but none were really complete so here is my take on a Guide regarding Root and flashing from WW to CN or CN to WW and Downgrading if your FW is to high.
Requirements:
A computer
Your ROG Phone 3 (Duh)
The Bootloader Unlock Tool (can be found here)
TWRP (can be found here)
ADB+Drivers (can be found here and here)
The newst Firmware from Asus (can be found here) To cross flash you need both CN and WW Version with the same Build Number. Newest one with matching Number should be the .2009.98 as the time of writing this. CN WW
Magisk Manager (can be found here)
IMPORTANT!
After you cross flash you will loose the ability to update via OTA. So you have to update your Phone yourself.
Also you WILL loose your Data by following this guide and unlocking your Bootloader!
Follow this Guide at your own Risk! I do NOT take any responsibilty for problems or bricks.
Also if you have a PIN, Fingerprint or anything installed on your Phone aside from the PIN for your Cards disable them.
Preparations:
First download or copy the Bootloader Unlock file to your phone and install it. After that run it. If it is successfull your Bootloader will be unlocked and your device will be wiped.
Now install adb and the drivers provided from the Links above.
After you installed adb download and copy the twrp image to the Adb folder and rename it to twrp.img
Then open a cmd and cd to the directory where adb is installed. Easiest folder for accessing + location would be C:\adb
Now enable the Developer Settings on your Rog Phone. For that open the Settings go to System / About the Phone / Softwareinformation / Then tap on Build-Number till it says you are a Developer.
Now go to Developer Options. Its also under System and then Developer Options. Enable USB-Debugging.
Connect your Rog Phone via usb to your pc and enable the ADB Debug Connection from the prompt on your phone.
Type in adb reboot bootloader and your phone will reboot to fastboot.
After that use
fastboot flash recovery_a twrp.img
fastboot flash recovery_b twrp.img
to install TWRP on your Phone. After that reboot your phone to recovery through the menu. With TWRP installed you can now fully Backup your system + install/downgrade new Versions of Android. This also works if you want to install WW on a CN Version of the Rog Phone.
Downgrade:
To Downgrade just download the Firmware Version you want to downgrade to from the Asus Homepage and copy it to your ROG Phone.
Then boot to TWRP. To be safe create a backup. After that you can install the ZIP file with TWRP. If the Downgrade is successfull you can remove the backup to save some space.
Reboot your phone and check the installed Version.
Switching Rom WW/CN or CN/WW:
To Switch your Rom you need the Firmware Version which matches for both Region. Currently this would be build .2009.98 There are newer ones available with 2009.99 for WW and 2009.100 for CN but the later one is not available for Download only through OTA and 99 is not available as download for CN devices.
If your Firmware is higher then the .98 or newest matching Version available Downgrade to that Version. Create a Backup before doing so.
If successfull you can then install the same Version for the other Region. For me this did work fine. If it does not work you can always restore your backup via TWRP.
There are also RAW Zip Files available for some Versions but those are hard to find and can brick your phone while trying to downgrade.
Rooting:
Download and install Magisk Manager from the link provided above.
After installing it open the App and download Magisk.
Boot to TWRP and install the Zip File for Magisk.
After that reboot to System. You can check if root is working by using root checker or any other software.
If you plan on using Magisk together with for example Pokemon Go you need to Hide Magisk in the Settings.
Like Bugs Bunny said. "This should be all folks."
If you need further help or something is missing feel free to post below.
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Sir? sorry noob here. how do you install the adb drivers?
Is there a way to pass CTS Profile? I tried many steps but none worked.
Magisk.zip v20.4 is working , but latest 21.* causing boot loop.
I have a question. I rooted my ROG 3 and installed Adaway program , but it says that it unable to copy host file to /system partition. System partition is read only. Is there any way to make it rw ?
kepetrov said:
Magisk.zip v20.4 is working , but latest 21.* causing boot loop.
I have a question. I rooted my ROG 3 and installed Adaway program , but it says that it unable to copy host file to /system partition. System partition is read only. Is there any way to make it rw ?
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Defeats the whole purpose of systemless root. Moreover, the /system partition now resides inside the new dynamic super partition which is always mounted ready-only.
It would be better to go for a systemless solution. I believe there's a module, but don't remember. So try searching for that.
EDIT: As for the bootloop, try Magisk v21.4, it should fix the bootloop.
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mcbodinho said:
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Xi me root
Gabda
Ok
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Hello I've downloaded latest stock firmware/ROM from: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...2202-ASUS-32.2050.2050.34-1.1.1-2210-user.zip
But unable to find any guide or tool on how to install it? From searching I understand there's supposed to be a flashfile_AFT.cmd, but can't find it in the zip. I've unlocked bootloader already. thanks
Flashing a working device? Just copy to root dir and reboot.
The instructions said to choose the zip from recovery, but stock recovery doesn't have an option to "install from zip". I only managed to flash the stock firmware after installing twrp.
Hermann2306 said:
Flashing a working device? Just copy to root dir and reboot.
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That's also what instructions said, but I never got the notification you are supposed to get. Also, we are more likely to want to flash the stock firmware on a non-working device and I really can't find how we are supposed to do it with stock firmware.
For the updatenotification you maybe have to activate something like "apply updates on reboots / automatic updates" in developer options.
If the device only boots to fastboot you need a raw firmware file with the flashall.bat (I think it was WW-AI2202-32.2004.2004.84-REL-2206-M2.13.33.11-ASUS_1.1.1-user-20220722.zip for example). You can find it on romdevelopers.
All I had to do was take the firmware zip, plop it into my 'home' directory (i.e. not the actual root directory!), and I got the notification that an update was available via that zip. Standard installation after that.
I had and continue to have root access through Magisk, though I did have to apply that 'after update' magisk function before rebooting to complete the update. Rebooting without doing that loses your root access.
Yes, i mean that folder. Its "root" If you use the standard filemanager.
ok this will update the phone but if a phone was bricked, does any stock ROM file exist that can be flashed via fastboot?
Or is there a script which can be used to flash the contents inside payload.bin through fastboot? there are lots of files if payload.bin is extracted, not sure if everything it meant to be flashed?