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Hi
I am having some issues with my Xperia Z2 D6502. I am new to rooting, so please bear with me.
I rooted my device following these instructions. All things went smoothly. However next day I started having problems to boot into recovery mode. I have explained my problem here. I tried reinstalling Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer which I got from the above instructions. It installed successfully but still I couldnt boot into recovery mode. The phone even stopped detecting my SD card, I had to reinsert it each time I would reboot to make it work.
So I followed all the instructions from the scratch again except for the last one which involved flashing pre rooted 5.1.1 stock ROM(flashable_D6502_23.4.A.0.546.zip). I wanted to keep rooted kitkat 4.4.2(I initially,i ..e., before rooting, had 5.1.1 but according to the instructions I had to downgrade it to kitkat) which I obtained as a result of downgrading my Xperia Z2 from 5.1.1.
Now I am facing wifi problems with kitkat. I can connect to the network but internet works extremely slow while it works absolutely fine on other devices. I dont have access to the router as its a common router in my dorm. I tried several solutions which I found on internet involving changing DNS to 8.8.8.8 and changing IP settings to static. None of them had any effect. Is there anything else I could do to resolve this issue?
The main reason I want to keep kikat is that I want to install Xposed on my device for imei changer and android id changer, and I read somewhere that for installing Xposed on kitkat you dont need to flash any zips and just install it like any other app. I didnt flash it on lollipop because of the warnings about getting stuck in bootloop in sony devices and I wasnt sure of how to flash it as the instructions were not very detailed and I am new to it. So do we flash it the same way I flashed 5.1.1 rom, i.e., booting into recovery mode and then selecting install and then selecting the zip I want to install?
I got this link to working modules on sony devices but I cant find imei changer in the list. So even if I installed Xposed, with your help of course, will I be unable to use imei and android id changer?
I read in several places that I should backup my device so that I can restore to the previous state in case I soft brick it or enter a bootloop. What kind of backup is this and how do I take it?(I googled and found Backup TA to take backup but I am not sure if that is the type of backup I am looking for and the instructions in the page are not detailed enough for me as I cant risk my device.)
I have one request, please provide me with detailed steps as I am doing all of it for the first time and am extremely nervous of screwing up my device as it is my only phone and quite expensive too.
Well, my device is rooted, on 5.1.1, and Xposed Works very well, without bootloops, and all Modules that I tried worked very well, by your description I can't figure out what is causing your problems...
stayawake said:
Well, my device is rooted, on 5.1.1, and Xposed Works very well, without bootloops, and all Modules that I tried worked very well, by your description I can't figure out what is causing your problems...
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I havent tried Xposed on my device yet. Have you tried imei changer and android id changer? If not can you confirm if it works?
Can you please provide me with detailed step on how to install Xposed?
If my device goes into bootloop, will I be able to flash it using stock ROM?
And can you please provide answers regarding taking backup?
berbatov93 said:
I havent tried Xposed on my device yet. Have you tried imei changer and android id changer? If not can you confirm if it works?
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I didn't tried these two modules.
berbatov93 said:
Can you please provide me with detailed step on how to install Xposed?
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following the official topic of the module, you will have all the steps to install it, and the version that most fits with your system version
berbatov93 said:
If my device goes into bootloop, will I be able to flash it using stock ROM?
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If you got a boot loop, you can:
1: Force power off the device by holding volume+ and power button simultaneously, then, you will able to flash via flashtool a new ROM
2: if you have a custom recovery, you can follow the same method to power off, then, power on and access the recovery, where you will be able to flash a zip containing a new system, etc.
berbatov93 said:
And can you please provide answers regarding taking backup?
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Well, again, using a custom recovery you can make a Backup, the interface is very intuitive and easy to understand.
stayawake said:
I didn't tried these two modules.
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Can you please try them?
If you got a boot loop, you can:
1: Force power off the device by holding volume+ and power button simultaneously, then, you will able to flash via flashtool a new ROM
2: if you have a custom recovery, you can follow the same method to power off, then, power on and access the recovery, where you will be able to flash a zip containing a new system, etc.
Well, again, using a custom recovery you can make a Backup, the interface is very intuitive and easy to understand.
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Do we make custom recovery using the backup option we get when we boot into recovery menu?
And how to enter recovery menu without booting into the system? I access it using NDR utils app.
And do I need to flash any recovery zip from the recovery menu if I want to keep it?
berbatov93 said:
Can you please try them?
Do we make custom recovery using the backup option we get when we boot into recovery menu?
And how to enter recovery menu without booting into the system? I access it using NDR utils app.
And do I need to flash any recovery zip from the recovery menu if I want to keep it?
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If you have Dual recovery, you are already running a custom recovery.
to enter the recovery menu whitout boot the system, you should:
Power On the device, and at the FIRST SONY screen, when the LED flashes, press volume up to enter TWRP
stayawake said:
If you have Dual recovery, you are already running a custom recovery.
to enter the recovery menu whitout boot the system, you should:
Power On the device, and at the FIRST SONY screen, when the LED flashes, press volume up to enter TWRP
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Volume down for TWRP, volume up goes to the other one, CWM I think? I've never looked!
@berbatov93 you need a bit more patience and to read more things. Forums are awesome because you can get help from people all over the world but it rarely happens in real time.
stayawake said:
If you have Dual recovery, you are already running a custom recovery.
to enter the recovery menu whitout boot the system, you should:
Power On the device, and at the FIRST SONY screen, when the LED flashes, press volume up to enter TWRP
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Its doesnt enogh to tap once volume up to enter to recovery ,when Sony logo shows he must tap few times volume up until notification led get purple color and phone goes in to recovery.This is procedure for Philzz Touch Recovery.
may i ask you something..did you unmount your memory card before you take it out?
if you want to have lastest version lolipop with root..
downgrade your phone to android lolipop 5.0.1..then follow this step http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-xperia-running-lollipop-lb-ubl-t3123893..
then..
1. install busybox
2. turn on usb debugging and unknown source
3. find lolipop lastest version preroot...copy to your memory card (make sure to unmount it before you put it out) or just put the usb cable
4. install recovery (make sure to get lastest recovery.. can get it on nut.xperia-files.com/)
5. enter recovery then flash lastest pre root lolipop..
6. turn on your phone...
7.Good Luck
TA Partition Backup is for who want to unlock bootloader.. it backup DRM key which important for waranty.
Thank You, i hope this will help you
NamiDragneel said:
may i ask you something..did you unmount your memory card before you take it out?
if you want to have lastest version lolipop with root..
downgrade your phone to android lolipop 5.0.1..then follow this step http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-xperia-running-lollipop-lb-ubl-t3123893..
then..
1. install busybox
2. turn on usb debugging and unknown source
3. find lolipop lastest version preroot...copy to your memory card (make sure to unmount it before you put it out) or just put the usb cable
4. install recovery (make sure to get lastest recovery.. can get it on nut.xperia-files.com/)
5. enter recovery then flash lastest pre root lolipop..
6. turn on your phone...
7.Good Luck
TA Partition Backup is for who want to unlock bootloader.. it backup DRM key which important for waranty.
Thank You, i hope this will help you
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The DRM keys are unlikely to affect your warranty claim but they do other things including allowing your device to get OTA upgrades.
To unlock your bootloader you have to get an unlock code from Sony, to do that you give them your device details. So if you send it back for warranty and they look it up, I have no idea if they do, they'll see that you have unlocked your bootloader. Or at least got the code to do so, I doubt anyone gets the code without planing on using it.
Those DRM keys play a role in the Sony image processing for both the camera and the Bravia Engine. That is what you lose by unlocking the bootloader, warranty is not the major factor.
Hey
I had the same problem.
So what I did to solve this?
I did a factory reset > flash again flashable_D6502_23.4.A.0.546.zip > wipe dalvik >
And the problem was fixed.
Good luck
So I realized that there wasn't much support out there for the padfone X. I love my padfone X regardless of its tiny battery, lack of developer support, and unpopularity. So I decided to embrace my love for tech and support the device myself.
So, Asus is still showing love to the padfone S(not X). That being the case it's the international version of the AT&T X; the hardware is almost identical. I decided to turn my X into an S, unlock the bootloader, upgrade to Android 5(I know its not the latest but it's better than 4.4.2), root and enjoy.
Breaking, bricking, whatever... This is all on you, this is what I did to my phone. I'm only sharing my experience. Make sure your phone is fully charged before you begin. Don't say I broke your phone, your taking a risk. I take no credit if this does or doesn't work. This process is time consuming and might not work for you. Don't blame me for wasted time.
This should give you carrier unlock as well.(not tested) and you should be able to use the Padstation with Lollipop. I'll leave download links below.
Steps
#1 back up all your data(titanium etc)
#2 download and run New Kingroot(took 5 tries to work)
#3 download and run superSume Pro
#3a step 3 should have installed SuperSU... Uninstall Kingroot & update SuperSU (use normal method); get a root checker and check root
#4 download a custom recovery(I personally like TWRP, but its buggy on this phone whatever) store the recovery.img on your phone's internal storage(not sd)
#5 install a flash tool(rashr or flashify will do) flash the custom recovery img.
#5a you should have root and custom recovery now, even if the bootloader is locked.
#6 The hard part. Put the S firmware on your internal storage(not sd card)
#7 in recovery mode you need to make another back up(back ups are awesome) do a factory reset in recovery(also wipe cache)
#7a install S firmware(do this in recovery mode) and restart phone. (Initial boot takes about 2 minutes). This might not work the first time(took 5 restores for me to finally get it)
Congratulations!!! You now have a "Padfone S"
#8 preferably using clockwork mod, install crowlock zip file by quarx to unlock bootloader
#9 to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.0 you need to go through about 4 updates from the Asus website. Follow this link(only use WW upgrades)
#10 after the upgrades you may have lost root. Just follow steps 2 and 3 again.
Asus "says" they will be releasing Android 6 for the Padphone S... Don't know how true that is, hope so. ENJOY!!!
Downloads and links
Kingroot:
http://www.appsandroidapk.com/tools/kingroot/
S firmware: thank you to tjsnooley!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/padfone-x/general/i-have-done-it-t3053207
TWRP/Cwm: thanks quarx!!!
http://quarx2k.ru/asus_padfone_s/recovery/
Crow Lock:
http://quarx2k.ru/asus_padfone_s/
Asus upgrades:
https://www.asus.com/support/Download/29/1/0/10/6vHIzvNAKBCV4v9w/32/
The superSume Pro costs money, you'll have to find it on your own, sorry...
This is a good write up but doesn't work on new units that was recently pushed out...I have tried multiple custom recoveries and none will even write to the phone.I keep getting a response remote device doesn't allow operation.I do have it rooted with the intel tool.Any advice would be great.Thanks in advance.
Surgeman said:
This is a good write up but doesn't work on new units that was recently pushed out...I have tried multiple custom recoveries and none will even write to the phone.I keep getting a response remote device doesn't allow operation.I do have it rooted with the intel tool.Any advice would be great.Thanks in advance.
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Think it's because 7a and 8 should be switched around. You can't flash the Padfone S firmware on a Padfone X until you unlock the bootloader.
So basically, the steps:
1. Root
2. Install Flashify from the Play Store
3. Use Flashify to flash the Padfone X/S TWRP
4. Boot into TWRP and make a backup.
5. In TWRP, flash the Crowlock bootloader unlocker zip
6. Wipe internal storage except for /sdcard
7. Flash the Padfone S firmware zip
8. Reboot and enjoy
Also, #9 and #10 don't have to be done. The firmware update zips that ASUS publishes are full system images, so you can just flash the newest one and be good to go. (but make sure to flash WW)
This is an other on how to do a conversion in a different way.
There are other guides that are written up that do the exact same thing.
I have also written a guide to do this as well if that helps, its kinda of different but it is comprehensive.
One difference is that to root the padfone x I did towelrootv1 (other versions don't work) because its easier and not worrisome by default. ( I haven't mentioned that because I assumed people have rooted it already and know what they are doing)
Another difference is that you don't need to keep updating the device to the latest, that's just wasting time.
You could just go from the at&t 4.4.2 version, to the absolute latest version of the padfone s firmware.
I just don't want to see any confusion out of this guide in general, but keep in mind that this is a similar but different guide to a conversion.
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Surgeman said:
This is a good write up but doesn't work on new units that was recently pushed out...I have tried multiple custom recoveries and none will even write to the phone.I keep getting a response remote device doesn't allow operation.I do have it rooted with the intel tool.Any advice would be great.Thanks in advance.
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Wait what device do you have?
Padfone x mini?
Thanks for the advice xtermmin but something has changed with the newer units.Flashify just crashes and if you fastboot flash the recovery you get this command has been stubbed.Also...towelroot won't even touch it for root now.I did manage to get it rooted with the intel tool with a temp cwm recovery,and flashed the SU zip beta.I have tried flashing the recovery with terminal emulator no go.If you boot with the intel temp cwm recovery and flash the Crowlock zip it errors out.I have followed several threads and so far nothing will tough it...Asus has been watching us....lol...
Oh the device is AT&T Padfone X mini by the way.
Surgeman said:
Thanks for the advice xtermmin but something has changed with the newer units.Flashify just crashes and if you fastboot flash the recovery you get this command has been stubbed.Also...towelroot won't even touch it for root now.I did manage to get it rooted with the intel tool with a temp cwm recovery,and flashed the SU zip beta.I have tried flashing the recovery with terminal emulator no go.If you boot with the intel temp cwm recovery and flash the Crowlock zip it errors out.I have followed several threads and so far nothing will tough it...Asus has been watching us....lol...
Oh the device is AT&T Padfone X mini by the way.
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The Padfone x mini contains an intel processor so they have a different kind of bootloader than the Padfone x, which has a Snapdragon 800.
Towelroot was patched when newer updates came along, but it still works with the original padfone x since they never got an update from at&t in the last year.
Also the padfone s fw is not compatable with the padfone x mini, since there is a different dock involved. (different screen and resolution).
Overall both devices may look similar but have completely different hardware, so that why it will not work for you.
Thanks for verifying the regular X processor..I seen it said it had the Snapdragon but was curious of the fact.Well I guess I'm on my own,and maybe I need to start a support thread for this thing.lol...Thanks for everyone's help...
How Can I unlock bootloader ATT 11.10.8.16? is posible? help me pls
leo025 said:
How Can I unlock bootloader ATT 11.10.8.16? is posible? help me pls
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xtermmin said:
Think it's because 7a and 8 should be switched around. You can't flash the Padfone S firmware on a Padfone X until you unlock the bootloader.
So basically, the steps:
1. Root
2. Install Flashify from the Play Store
3. Use Flashify to flash the Padfone X/S TWRP
4. Boot into TWRP and make a backup.
5. In TWRP, flash the Crowlock bootloader unlocker zip
6. Wipe internal storage except for /sdcard
7. Flash the Padfone S firmware zip
8. Reboot and enjoy
Also, #9 and #10 don't have to be done. The firmware update zips that ASUS publishes are full system images, so you can just flash the newest one and be good to go. (but make sure to flash WW)
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Simple and works!!! LL 5.0 in my Padfone X :highfive:
Easy as pie
xtermmin said:
Think it's because 7a and 8 should be switched around. You can't flash the Padfone S firmware on a Padfone X until you unlock the bootloader.
So basically, the steps:
1. Root
2. Install Flashify from the Play Store
3. Use Flashify to flash the Padfone X/S TWRP
4. Boot into TWRP and make a backup.
5. In TWRP, flash the Crowlock bootloader unlocker zip
6. Wipe internal storage except for /sdcard
7. Flash the Padfone S firmware zip
8. Reboot and enjoy
Also, #9 and #10 don't have to be done. The firmware update zips that ASUS publishes are full system images, so you can just flash the newest one and be good to go. (but make sure to flash WW)
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Yeah this is exactly what I did, but in case of rooting (for some bizarre reason) the only method that worked for me was using Kingroot and then to purchase the app Super Sume Pro in order to get root access. After that I strictly followed the above procedure and now both devices are functioning flawlessly!!!
Big thanks to all doing the tutorials on the padfone x to s!
For the folks following this thread - any issues with band 17 like described in the other threads? I think the twrp.img link is not the one that allows restoring of EFS (Nexus5repack-A01) so just curious if anyone having issues with LTE or band 17 (if you care )?
I also received a software update from ATT recently - got excited it was finally Lollipop but it turned out to be updated built ATT_11.10.11.1. Anyone else get this, any issues converting / unlocking BL on this build before I plunge L)
Thanks again!
Phone: Padfone X
Build: ATT_11.10.11.1
Mods: TowelRootv1, TWRP (twrp_2.8.7.8_v5.img)
synergysemantics said:
Big thanks to all doing the tutorials on the padfone x to s!
For the folks following this thread - any issues with band 17 like described in the other threads? I think the twrp.img link is not the one that allows restoring of EFS (Nexus5repack-A01) so just curious if anyone having issues with LTE or band 17 (if you care )?
I also received a software update from ATT recently - got excited it was finally Lollipop but it turned out to be updated built ATT_11.10.11.1. Anyone else get this, any issues converting / unlocking BL on this build before I plunge L)
Thanks again!
Phone: Padfone X
Build: ATT_11.10.11.1
Mods: TowelRootv1, TWRP (twrp_2.8.7.8_v5.img)
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Wow at&t pushed an update to this device, I thought that was the end of the suport due to this thing not selling much at all.
At&t will probably not update the Padfone x to lollipop as there are rumors that the Padfone X2 might be coming out around march.
I flash those different versions of twrp to keep my band 17 and for call settings to actually work.
With out that I cannot make my phone number show up on caller id, and call forwarding to work.
Using PFS Fw, This phone is incredibly stable and all of the features actually work despite doing that conversion.
Probably worried as to what could happen if Marshmallow gets pushed out for the S, would we still be able to use the firmware then? We'll see from there. Its probably better to go to CM13, once everything starts working. (its been improving, but not suitable for being a daily driver as some apps FC and tablet support almost works.)
As always you could check my guide, a bit longer, though its understandable and help you prevent losing Band 17 and call settings
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So I realized that there wasn't much support out there for the padfone X. I love my padfone X regardless of its tiny battery, lack of developer support, and unpopularity. So I decided to embrace my love for tech and support the device myself.
So, Asus is still showing love to the padfone S(not X). That being the case it's the international version of the AT&T X; the hardware is almost identical. I decided to turn my X into an S, unlock the bootloader, upgrade to Android 5(I know its not the latest but it's better than 4.4.2), root and enjoy.
Breaking, bricking, whatever... This is all on you, this is what I did to my phone. I'm only sharing my experience. Make sure your phone is fully charged before you begin. Don't say I broke your phone, your taking a risk. I take no credit if this does or doesn't work. This process is time consuming and might not work for you. Don't blame me for wasted time.
This should give you carrier unlock as well.(not tested) and you should be able to use the Padstation with Lollipop. I'll leave download links below.
Steps
#1 back up all your data(titanium etc)
#2 download and run New Kingroot(took 5 tries to work)
#3 download and run superSume Pro
#3a step 3 should have installed SuperSU... Uninstall Kingroot & update SuperSU (use normal method); get a root checker and check root
#4 download a custom recovery(I personally like TWRP, but its buggy on this phone whatever) store the recovery.img on your phone's internal storage(not sd)
#5 install a flash tool(rashr or flashify will do) flash the custom recovery img.
#5a you should have root and custom recovery now, even if the bootloader is locked.
#6 The hard part. Put the S firmware on your internal storage(not sd card)
#7 in recovery mode you need to make another back up(back ups are awesome) do a factory reset in recovery(also wipe cache)
#7a install S firmware(do this in recovery mode) and restart phone. (Initial boot takes about 2 minutes). This might not work the first time(took 5 restores for me to finally get it)
Congratulations!!! You now have a "Padfone S"
#8 preferably using clockwork mod, install crowlock zip file by quarx to unlock bootloader
#9 to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.0 you need to go through about 4 updates from the Asus website. Follow this link(only use WW upgrades)
#10 after the upgrades you may have lost root. Just follow steps 2 and 3 again.
Asus "says" they will be releasing Android 6 for the Padphone S... Don't know how true that is, hope so. ENJOY!!!
Downloads and links
Kingroot:
http://www.appsandroidapk.com/tools/kingroot/
S firmware: thank you to tjsnooley!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/padfone-x/general/i-have-done-it-t3053207
TWRP/Cwm: thanks quarx!!!
http://quarx2k.ru/asus_padfone_s/recovery/
Crow Lock:
http://quarx2k.ru/asus_padfone_s/
Asus upgrades:
https://www.asus.com/support/Download/29/1/0/10/6vHIzvNAKBCV4v9w/32/
The superSume Pro costs money, you'll have to find it on your own, sorry...
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Hello, thanks for you work, a have a question, the padstation work fine after change padfone x to padfone s firmware?
Regards.
i think i need help, in twrp i cant do wipe data cache dalvik, i try to do data factory reset from options, but after insert code, nothing... doesn't start.. i try to install a rom ww of padfone S, doesn't work.. T___T my internal storage is near to full and my telephone have stock icons and no other applications.. Any suggestions to do ?
colla.paolo said:
i think i need help, in twrp i cant do wipe data cache dalvik, i try to do data factory reset from options, but after insert code, nothing... doesn't start.. i try to install a rom ww of padfone S, doesn't work.. T___T my internal storage is near to full and my telephone have stock icons and no other applications.. Any suggestions to do ?
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Hmmm Try it with a different recovery such as cwm, thats strange that twrp would not work. After boot into it and factory reset then flash cm12.1 just to make sure that the internal storage not full, then it will be best to install twrp afterwards to flash the padfone s firmware.
unable to mount cache, i cant clean
edit: i do wipe cache and system with cwm, now i have bootloop in cwm,
i try to install romname.zip ... system say, this is ASUS_T00N file, this is t00n.
Failed.
i try with ADB too, at 94% *failed to write data 'protocol fault p' * .
i try with the last firmware *failed to write data
i can't explore cellphone via usb, sd card can't readed.
im totally a noob.
i try to follow all steps, but nothing.
Thanks for brick my cellphone and now it's a totally useless.
thanks regards
colla.paolo said:
unable to mount cache, i cant clean
edit: i do wipe cache and system with cwm, now i have bootloop in cwm,
i try to install romname.zip ... system say, this is ASUS_T00N file, this is t00n.
Failed.
i try with ADB too, at 94% *failed to write data 'protocol fault p' * .
i try with the last firmware *failed to write data
i can't explore cellphone via usb, sd card can't readed.
im totally a noob.
i try to follow all steps, but nothing.
Thanks for brick my cellphone and now it's a totally useless.
thanks regards
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I have never had luck with CWM on this phone, that is why I use TWRP.
If you still have difficulty mounting: From TWRP, go to wipe, advanced wipe, select the partition you are having difficulty with, tap Repair or Change File System, tap Repair. If that isn't successful, tap Change File System, then choose EXT4.
For the error: ASUS_T00N file, this is t00n
1. open the rom.zip, do not extract, just open.
2. Browse to \META-INF\com\google\android\ then open updater-script. Most people suggest to use a unix based text editor, but wordpad works fine for me.
3. Delete the first line containing: getprop("ro.product.device") == "ASUS_T00N" || abort("This package is for "ASUS_T00N" devices; this is a "" + getprop("ro.product.device") + "".");
4. Save and close. (this is the part where I have trouble with using Note++ or other unix based editor, I can't get it to save within a zip file. That is why I just use wordpad which i have never had issue with.)
5. Transfer to phone and flash.
6. Profit.
If that doesn't work, just use ADB sideload through TWRP.
1. From TWRP go to Advanced, ADB Sideload, tick checkboxes, swipe to Start Sideload. (Note, make sure phone is connected to PC.
2. From PC command prompt, run command ADB Devices to verify device is connected and detected as being in Sideload mode.
3. From PC command prompt, run command ADB Sideload filename.zip
Note: To make using ADB easier, I just drop the rom into the folder where adb.exe is located. From Windows explorer, CTRL+Shift+Right Click Folder containing ADB, click Open Command Window Here This way I don't have to do a bunch of CD commands or provide file path to ROM that I am using.
^ Follow his guide first ^
colla.paolo said:
unable to mount cache, i cant clean
edit: i do wipe cache and system with cwm, now i have bootloop in cwm,
i try to install romname.zip ... system say, this is ASUS_T00N file, this is t00n.
Failed.
i try with ADB too, at 94% *failed to write data 'protocol fault p' * .
i try with the last firmware *failed to write data
i can't explore cellphone via usb, sd card can't readed.
im totally a noob.
i try to follow all steps, but nothing.
Thanks for brick my cellphone and now it's a totally useless.
thanks regards
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I assume that you did unlock the bootloader prior to that, but if not do that in cwm (if its still installed) since that works well by putting the file into the sd card.
Ok, but you were able to fix cache, I wouldn't say its bricked as you could just boot a different recovery through fastboot, so twrp is what you must use to flash the ww fw to the phone since cwm doesn't like that fw.
So put your phone to fastboot mode which is power and volume up at the same time, the logo should be frozen, which is good. Then put in the usb cable into the computer afterwards, and let the computer recogonize the device. If it does good, and thats when you need to get fastboot running on your computer and hope that the phone gets detected. If it does great.
The next step is putting the twrp recovery in a place that would be able to be activated from the computer, there are many tutorials how to get it to set up perfectly, but as long as the command you are about to put in should give you "cannot" locate file. Heres a nice guide: https://aubykhan.wordpress.com/2013...t-into-twrp-or-cwm-recovery-without-flashing/
The command is fastboot boot (then the file name).img and presto you got a recovery rolling for you to flash a rom on to the phone.
After flashing the fw the bootloader does get locked and the recovery will be replaced with stock so make sure to reflash the bootloader unlock through flashing the zip file and the twrp recovery file under img flash. (there should be an option there)
I've been there and that sucks but as long as you are careful and know what your'e doing I think you could get yourself out of that state where there is no rom installed.
The guy who posted above me does have the other solutions with the other errors if you run into them.
Good Luck
How to turn Padfone x to s
Am new at this How i can my Padfone x to s
King 242 said:
Am new at this How i can my Padfone x to s
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Read the first page of this thread.
The basic steps:
0. Grab the following and throw them on your microSD card:
Latest Padfone S Worldwide (WW) firmware from ASUS: https://www.asus.com/support/Download/29/1/0/10/6vHIzvNAKBCV4v9w/32/
CrowLock: http://quarx2k.ru/asus_padfone_s/CrowLock_RC3.zip
TWRP Recovery: http://quarx2k.ru/asus_padfone_s/recovery/twrp_3.0.0.img1. Root (via Kingroot, Towelroot v1, whatever)
2. Install Flashify from the Play Store
3. Use Flashify to flash the TWRP recovery on your microSD card
4. Boot into TWRP recovery and make a backup.
5. In TWRP, flash the Crowlock bootloader unlocker zip
6. Wipe internal storage except for /sdcard
7. Flash the Padfone S firmware zip
8. System > Reboot > say yes to rooting the device. Enjoy.
Hey guys,
I've had a total of 4 android smartphones during the last years, and I did root all of them and even install diferent ROM's, but on this phone (Honor 7) was kinda diferent.
The root process is way more complex than all the other androids I did root (simply flash a .zip file...) so I've been post-poning this task over and over..
Finally yesterday I gained courage to try out rooting my phone, and while attempting to root my Honor 7, after flashing SuperSU from TWRP, my phone no longer booted.
Stressed as I was, I just told to myself "f*ck it" and formatted the system and I didn't care much if there was a fix without needing to format the system. (but then I realised that I could not find any .img ROM files to flash from TWRP recovery, so basically I did my actions wrong once again)
I followed the tutorial from guidebeats.com which talks about rooting EMUI 4.0 Android 6.0 (I cant post links)
Basically this is the story:
While unlocking the bootloader, even though, the tutorial said the phone would reboot itself after typing "flashboot oem unlock 1234934829" I did a hard reboot (or reset?) holding (VOL+) + Power button and I have the feeling that the bootloader unlock was not 100% done, even if it said it was unlocked. (Phone was working perfectly fine there)
Then I flashed SuperSU, and I could no longer boot. After powering up my phone, after the first splashscreen, the screen would only turn black.
What (I think) I need to now is remove the TWRP recovery, and use the stock one and attempt to install an "update" using (Vol+) + (Vol-) + Power. (please correct me if I'm wrong)
But now there's some issues I got that I'd like some help with:
1- How can I get back to the stock recovery? (NOTE: I currently got no OS installed on my Honor 7, since I formated it)
2- Will I need to lock and unlock my bootloader again (if I want to 'fix' the bootloader unlock?)
3- Where can I get official Honor 7 stock ROM? (would be awesome if there was already the Android 6 stock rom for a clean install)
4- What are the steps on this tool (Honor 7 Multi-Tool) to root my phone?
I need my Honor 7 asap
Sorry for the long post, It's my first time doing a more advanced root and I have all these questions.
Thank you very much for any kind help!
joaomPT said:
Hey guys,
I've had a total of 4 android smartphones during the last years, and I did root all of them and even install diferent ROM's, but on this phone (Honor 7) was kinda diferent.
The root process is way more complex than all the other androids I did root (simply flash a .zip file...) so I've been post-poning this task over and over..
Finally yesterday I gained courage to try out rooting my phone, and while attempting to root my Honor 7, after flashing SuperSU from TWRP, my phone no longer booted.
Stressed as I was, I just told to myself "f*ck it" and formatted the system and I didn't care much if there was a fix without needing to format the system. (but then I realised that I could not find any .img ROM files to flash from TWRP recovery, so basically I did my actions wrong once again)
I followed the tutorial from guidebeats.com which talks about rooting EMUI 4.0 Android 6.0 (I cant post links)
Basically this is the story:
While unlocking the bootloader, even though, the tutorial said the phone would reboot itself after typing "flashboot oem unlock 1234934829" I did a hard reboot (or reset?) holding (VOL+) + Power button and I have the feeling that the bootloader unlock was not 100% done, even if it said it was unlocked. (Phone was working perfectly fine there)
Then I flashed SuperSU, and I could no longer boot. After powering up my phone, after the first splashscreen, the screen would only turn black.
What (I think) I need to now is remove the TWRP recovery, and use the stock one and attempt to install an "update" using (Vol+) + (Vol-) + Power. (please correct me if I'm wrong)
But now there's some issues I got that I'd like some help with:
1- How can I get back to the stock recovery? (NOTE: I currently got no OS installed on my Honor 7, since I formated it)
2- Will I need to lock and unlock my bootloader again (if I want to 'fix' the bootloader unlock?)
3- Where can I get official Honor 7 stock ROM? (would be awesome if there was already the Android 6 stock rom for a clean install)
4- What are the steps on this tool (Honor 7 Multi-Tool) to root my phone?
I need my Honor 7 asap
Sorry for the long post, It's my first time doing a more advanced root and I have all these questions.
Thank you very much for any kind help!
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As you are already familiar with adb and other stuff so will write a short post for you.
To download latest firmware, head to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hon...tock-firmware-packages-honor-7-t3448747/page1
Google, download and install Huawei update extractor and open UPDATE.APP in it (obtained after extracting firmware).
You can see all the images. Just extract recovery and boot to platform-tools folder.
Meantime, do the unlocking command again, with
Fastboot OEM unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Followed by fastboot reboot
And press and hold the vol down button again until you reboot in bootloader.
Flash the recovery and boot you extracted using
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
(I got a habit of extracting and flashing system and Cust using
Fastboot flash system system.img
Fastboot flash Cust Cust.img
But they are not necessary)
Now you are set to try a 3 button update (sometimes it gets stuck so if it's stuck for 15 minutes, try 3 button again).
Please do report back if it comes to life.
To root, just flash twrp and then use SuperSU 2.62 (no other version) and update it later using play store.
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Hey!
Thank you alot for your reply.
From the link you sent about the firmwares, there are alot of Builds for the L01 (EU) model. Can I simply use the latest from the list or I gotta install 1 by 1 (from older to newer)?
Also, the bootloader unlock thing, is it ok if I wait to do it until I install the stock ROM again? Because I think I don't have the code anymore (Also don't know about IMEI)
Other thing, yesterday before bricking my phone, I tried to re-unlock the bootloader as you said above, but it didnt let me because "it was already unlocked".
I really have no idea if it's 100% unlocked or not.
important thing!
With those ROM's, I still have the right to receive official OTA updates from the HiCare app right?
Thank you again
joaomPT said:
Hey!
Thank you alot for your reply.
From the link you sent about the firmwares, there are alot of Builds for the L01 (EU) model. Can I simply use the latest from the list or I gotta install 1 by 1 (from older to newer)?
Also, the bootloader unlock thing, is it ok if I wait to do it until I install the stock ROM again? Because I think I don't have the code anymore (Also don't know about IMEI)
Other thing, yesterday before bricking my phone, I tried to re-unlock the bootloader as you said above, but it didnt let me because "it was already unlocked".
I really have no idea if it's 100% unlocked or not.
important thing!
With those ROM's, I still have the right to receive official OTA updates from the HiCare app right?
Thank you again
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Just use B380 as it's the latest full firmware available there.
Unlocking bootloader again was just a precautionary measure (proceed without it and if it is not 100% unlocked and if something goes wrong, we can troubleshoot later, which imo, won't happen)
And yep, if you keep the firmware as it is, but if you flash twrp and root, you will still see the update available in Hicare but will have to install stock recovery again before upgrading. (Nothing else is needed as SuperSU 2.62 gives a systemless root so you only need to flash back stock recovery for an update)
I am not against honor-tool bit it's best to do things manually as it makes you learn stuff and is easy to troubleshoot if something is amiss.
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muradulislam said:
Just use B380 as it's the latest full firmware available there.
Unlocking bootloader again was just a precautionary measure (proceed without it and if it is not 100% unlocked and if something goes wrong, we can troubleshoot later, which imo, won't happen)
And yep, if you keep the firmware as it is, but if you flash twrp and root, you will still see the update available in Hicare but will have to install stock recovery again before upgrading. (Nothing else is needed as SuperSU 2.62 gives a systemless root so you only need to flash back stock recovery for an update)
I am not against honor-tool bit it's best to do things manually as it makes you learn stuff and is easy to troubleshoot if something is amiss.
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Alright, btw, about the thing you said
"Now you are set to try a 3 button update (sometimes it gets stuck so if it's stuck for 15 minutes, try 3 button again)."
I gotta do that myself with an "update.app" file or what?
Sorry, I missed that part
Cheers!
joaomPT said:
Alright, btw, about the thing you said
"Now you are set to try a 3 button update (sometimes it gets stuck so if it's stuck for 15 minutes, try 3 button again)."
I gotta do that myself with an "update.app" file or what?
Sorry, I missed that part
Cheers!
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You have to make a dload folder in SD card and copy UPDATE.APP to that folder.
Then just turn off the phone, press and hold power + vol up + vol down until phone boots.
Let go of power but keep others two pressed for 5, 6 sec more. Your phone will boot into recovery and start installing UPDATE.APP
It likes to get stuck at 5% (most reports) but sometimes, somewhere else. If its stuck for 15 minutes on a particular percentage, just press and hold the above three buttons again using the same process.
Multiple tries make it work...
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muradulislam said:
You have to make a dload folder in SD card and copy UPDATE.APP to that folder.
Then just turn off the phone, press and hold power + vol up + vol down until phone boots.
Let go of power but keep others two pressed for 5, 6 sec more. Your phone will boot into recovery and start installing UPDATE.APP
It likes to get stuck at 5% (most reports) but sometimes, somewhere else. If its stuck for 15 minutes on a particular percentage, just press and hold the above three buttons again using the same process.
Multiple tries make it work...
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Hey man!
Good news, my phone is alive and root is done.
The problem was on the SuperSU that I flashed, it was version 2.71, instead of the one you said » version 2.62 «
I cant thank you enough!! Can I pay you a coffee?
Thank you!
joaomPT said:
Hey man!
Good news, my phone is alive and root is done.
The problem was on the SuperSU that I flashed, it was version 2.71, instead of the one you said �?�» version 2.62 �?�«
I cant thank you enough!! Can I pay you a coffee?
Thank you!
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That's great... Enjoy your phone and as for coffee, well, let's say, you owe me one and we will leave it at that
Better yet, you can search DigiGoon and pay him for the coffee, he taught me what I told you.
You can find him somewhere in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/help/honor-5x-kiw-ul00-boot-loop-t3449554/page1
Decision is yours
muradulislam said:
That's great... Enjoy your phone and as for coffee, well, let's say, you owe me one and we will leave it at that
Better yet, you can search DigiGoon and pay him for the coffee, he taught me what I told you.
Whichever you like...
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Alright man, cheers
joaomPT said:
Alright man, cheers
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Hello
How did you format your phone?
I'm still struggling with going back to Android 5 and EMUI 3.1 since there is no rollback file available. (PLK-AL10, B396) Maybe formatting and installing the old rom could be a solution, like in your case?
tgergo said:
Hello
How did you format your phone?
I'm still struggling with going back to Android 5 and EMUI 3.1 since there is no rollback file available. (PLK-AL10, B396) Maybe formatting and installing the old rom could be a solution, like in your case?
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Hello.
Do you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery? You can format your phone from TWRP recovery.
I think the only option for you is to get the old ROM img and flash it (starting from 0)
You can dirty-flash (Flash a different ROM with same android version as yours, e.g: flashing custom android 5 ROM over your stock android 5 ROM without factory resetting your phone) but I dont think you can do that from Android 6 to 5.
joaomPT said:
Hello.
Do you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery? You can format your phone from TWRP recovery.
I think the only option for you is to get the old ROM img and flash it (starting from 0)
You can dirty-flash (Flash a different ROM with same android version as yours, e.g: flashing custom android 5 ROM over your stock android 5 ROM without factory resetting your phone) but I dont think you can do that from Android 6 to 5.
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Yes I have unlocked bootloader and currently not twrp but I can flash it at any time.
The last two paragraphs you wrote are different solutions or the last one is a more detailed explanation of the previous?
I have android 6 so the later method won't work as you said.
But formatting it and flashing a stock android 5 rom - is it that simple? Nobody here suggested this before, however I have been asking for months.
All the phones are empty when they leave the assembly line.
How did you flash the new rom to your formatted phone? Extracted update.app and flashed each file with fastboot? Any issues you faced?
tgergo said:
Yes I have unlocked bootloader and currently not twrp but I can flash it at any time.
The last two paragraphs you wrote are different solutions or the last one is a more detailed explanation of the previous?
I have android 6 so the later method won't work as you said.
But formatting it and flashing a stock android 5 rom - is it that simple? Nobody here suggested this before, however I have been asking for months.
All the phones are empty when they leave the assembly line.
How did you flash the new rom to your formatted phone? Extracted update.app and flashed each file with fastboot? Any issues you faced?
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From my last 2 paragraphs, the first was a solution, the second was an impossible alternative that I thought it would work.
My issue was that I had a custom recovery but I had no ROM installed, so I had to install the stock recovery and boot (extracting from update.app) and flashing it via fastboot, to afterwards force the update with 3-button method.
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What you'll need to do is:
- Flash TWRP
- Wype system, data, cache.. (so that you completely delete your current ROM)
- Extract recovery.img and boot.img from an update.app of an Android 5 ROM you'd like to have (Official ROM for your device model)
- Flash them via fastboot (You'll go back to stock recovery again)
- Shutdown your device
- Create a folder named "dload" on your sdcard and put UPDATE.APP file in it.
- Reboot
- Do the 3-Button update ([Vol+] + [Vol-] + Power)
- If it works, it will auto install
(- If it gets stuck on 5% for over 5/10min, force reboot pressing [Vol+] + Power) and try again the installation
- After installing it will boot normally (first boot takes a while)
NOTE: I'd recommend creading the dload folder before wiping the ROM, because usb didnt work for me afterwards. (It would still work if I was on recovery tho)
>> Remember to make a full system backup before wiping aswell, dont be stupid like me xD (thats why I had to full wipe my system after soft-brick)
Im answering based on what I did and was explained here to me
joaomPT said:
From my last 2 paragraphs, the first was a solution, the second was an impossible alternative that I thought it would work.
My issue was that I had a custom recovery but I had no ROM installed, so I had to install the stock recovery and boot (extracting from update.app) and flashing it via fastboot, to afterwards force the update with 3-button method.
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What you'll need to do is:
- Flash TWRP
- Wype system, data, cache.. (so that you completely delete your current ROM)
- Extract recovery.img and boot.img from an update.app of an Android 5 ROM you'd like to have (Official ROM for your device model)
- Flash them via fastboot (You'll go back to stock recovery again)
- Shutdown your device
- Create a folder named "dload" on your sdcard and put UPDATE.APP file in it.
- Reboot
- Do the 3-Button update ([Vol+] + [Vol-] + Power)
- If it works, it will auto install
(- If it gets stuck on 5% for over 5/10min, force reboot pressing [Vol+] + Power) and try again the installation
- After installing it will boot normally (first boot takes a while)
NOTE: I'd recommend creading the dload folder before wiping the ROM, because usb didnt work for me afterwards. (It would still work if I was on recovery tho)
>> Remember to make a full system backup before wiping aswell, dont be stupid like me xD (thats why I had to full wipe my system after soft-brick)
Im answering based on what I did and was explained here to me
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I'll try... But seems too simple to be true...
joaomPT said:
From my last 2 paragraphs, the first was a solution, the second was an impossible alternative that I thought it would work.
My issue was that I had a custom recovery but I had no ROM installed, so I had to install the stock recovery and boot (extracting from update.app) and flashing it via fastboot, to afterwards force the update with 3-button method.
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What you'll need to do is:
- Flash TWRP
- Wype system, data, cache.. (so that you completely delete your current ROM)
- Extract recovery.img and boot.img from an update.app of an Android 5 ROM you'd like to have (Official ROM for your device model)
- Flash them via fastboot (You'll go back to stock recovery again)
- Shutdown your device
- Create a folder named "dload" on your sdcard and put UPDATE.APP file in it.
- Reboot
- Do the 3-Button update ([Vol+] + [Vol-] + Power)
- If it works, it will auto install
(- If it gets stuck on 5% for over 5/10min, force reboot pressing [Vol+] + Power) and try again the installation
- After installing it will boot normally (first boot takes a while)
NOTE: I'd recommend creading the dload folder before wiping the ROM, because usb didnt work for me afterwards. (It would still work if I was on recovery tho)
>> Remember to make a full system backup before wiping aswell, dont be stupid like me xD (thats why I had to full wipe my system after soft-brick)
Im answering based on what I did and was explained here to me
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Hi again,
I'm doing this OS installation now. It starts fine but stucks at 90%, (I'm trying to install the latest stock ROM which can be downloaded from Huawei site, B220 or221). Did you have the same issue? I waited more than half an hour at 90% but did not go on.
tgergo said:
Hello
How did you format your phone?
I'm still struggling with going back to Android 5 and EMUI 3.1 since there is no rollback file available. (PLK-AL10, B396) Maybe formatting and installing the old rom could be a solution, like in your case?
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Maybe formatting, Flash stock Android 5 recovery using Honor multitool , and then Flash a Android 5 firmware
Not sure it Will Work without rollback..
Finally, after 2 months of struggling I managed to get back to Android 5 and EMUI 3.1 without a rollback file.
Here is what I did:
0. Download a full ROM you want to install
1. Backup of the current system with Hisuite (everything. Apps, media, contacts, call log, etc.)
2. Flash TWRP recovery with fastboot (start phone in fastboot mode)
3. Wipe (and format!) everything you can with TWRP
4. Extract boot.img and recovery.img from update.app of the new ROM with Huawei Update Extractor
5. Flash boot.img and recovery.img with fastboot.
6. Copy update app to dload folder on SD card, insert into the phone.
7. Restart phone with [VOL+] + [VOL-] + [Power] buttons to force update.
8. The system will be installed from SD card. I had no issues with the installation. First I did not format the phone (just wiped) and it did not work.
9. Restore data from backup.
The only strange thing is that the native app icons look different than my previous lollipop system. Don't know why. They are less colorful. I installed C00B220 for PLK-AL10.
tgergo said:
Finally, after 2 months of struggling I managed to get back to Android 5 and EMUI 3.1 without a rollback file.
Here is what I did:
0. Download a full ROM you want to install
1. Backup of the current system with Hisuite (everything. Apps, media, contacts, call log, etc.)
2. Flash TWRP recovery with fastboot (start phone in fastboot mode)
3. Wipe (and format!) everything you can with TWRP
4. Extract boot.img and recovery.img from update.app of the new ROM with Huawei Update Extractor
5. Flash boot.img and recovery.img with fastboot.
6. Copy update app to dload folder on SD card, insert into the phone.
7. Restart phone with [VOL+] + [VOL-] + [Power] buttons to force update.
8. The system will be installed from SD card. I had no issues with the installation. First I did not format the phone (just wiped) and it did not work.
9. Restore data from backup.
The only strange thing is that the native app icons look different than my previous lollipop system. Don't know why. They are less colorful. I installed C00B220 for PLK-AL10.
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Is this really work? i cant rollback to any version.
Yuaru said:
Is this really work? i cant rollback to any version.
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Yes it does. (It did for me.) Technically this is not a rollback but installing a brand new system on an empty phone. That's why it is important to do a backup upfront.
tgergo said:
Yes it does. (It did for me.) Technically this is not a rollback but installing a brand new system on an empty phone. That's why it is important to do a backup upfront.
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Thanks for the answer. Im gonna try this method. I can't reflash any region rom.
UPDATED to include instructions for flashing other ROMS
I've successfully unlocked, flashed TWRP, rooted, and flashed Lineage on both an XT1602 and an XT1607. I'd done this before on other devices, but had forgotten just how it all came together, so when I was done I went back and made this step-by-step guide. It's a bit shorthand.
Many thanks to squid2 for his TWRP port, to the folks who make superuser, to parrotgeek1 for superSUFixer.zip, and to spiked_mistborn for reminding me about it. And, of course, huge thanks to squid2 and Alberto97 for the killer Lineage ROM. It is far better than stock or the last Nougat CM. If I forgot anyone, or made any mistakes here, somebody please point them out. Have fun!
1. Preparation (if the links don't work, search on xdaDevelopers or with Google)
a. Backup entire phone to the extent you are able, either with a dedicated tool and/or to Google via the Android backup feature
b. Download and install Motorola Device Manager on your computer from https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 so as to make sure you have the proper drivers
c. Download adb and fastboot tools onto your computer from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790d. Download TWRP for Moto G4 Play to same folder as adb and fastboot tools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=16870#downloads
e. Depending upon whether you want to flash Lineage or stay with the stock ROM, download to the same directory on your computer either:
i. Lineage and the Lineage SU addon (if you want root) from https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-moto-g4-play-t3544646 and Google apps (arm 7.1 micro) from http://opengapps.org/; or,
ii. superSUFixer.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development/automatic-flashable-zip-fix-supersu-t3464396 and superusersu.zip from http://www.supersu.com/download
Note: I did not find superSUFixer.zip necessary when I intially rooted, but after later installing squid's kernel it was indispensable to reinstallation of superusersu.zip.g. Attach phone to computer with USB cable, enable file transfer on phone and either copy the Lineage zip and Lineage SU addon zip and gapps.zip to your phone, OR copy superSUFixer.zip and superusersu.zip to the phone (you don't need to copy twrp)
2. Unlock bootloader
a. Enable developer options (Settings/About Phone/tap Build Number 7x)
b. Enable USB debugging on phone (Settings/Developer Options)
c. Enable OEM unlock on phone (same)
d. Open command window and change to the directory where you put adb, fastboot, and twrp
e. > adb devices (to check that you are connected - you should get a response with a device id)
f. > adb reboot bootloader
g. >fastboot oem get_unlock_data
h. On computer, go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a (you need to proceed through the login and to the second page)
i. Copy data returned by phone in the command window (make sure you copy all of it!)
ii. Paste that data into the Data Scrub Tool on the web page
iii. Copy scrubbed data, paste it into the box on the web page at step 6, and click the button; if it says you can't unlock your device, either you didn't copy and paste all the data, or your phone can't be unlocked and you're done; otherwise,i. Copy unlock key from email
j. > fastboot oem unlock <unique unlock key>
3. Flash TWRP
a. > fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
b. > fastboot reboot recovery
4. Flash Lineage and root, or just root -- when the phone has rebooted into recovery (you'll be in TWRP now)
a. follow prompts to make TWRP permanent or not
b. DO A FULL BACKUP OF EVERYTHING with TWRP
c. make sure you performed step b (or you may wish you had later, if something goes wrong!)
d. To flash another ROM, in TWRP
i. Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik. (Yes, you have to do this.)
ii. For Lineage - Install the Lineage zip file, the Lineage SU addon zip file, and the gapps zip file, one after the other, in that order, WITHOUT REBOOTING in between. TWRP will let you add all three to its queue to flash in order;
iii. For other ROMs - see instructions for those ROMs, but in general, install the ROM zip file, and then the gapps zip file, one after the other without rebooting in between. For root access, depending on the ROM, you may need superSUFixer, supersu.zip, or both; again, see the instructions for the ROM you are flashing.OR
e. To stick with the stock ROM but get root access, DO NOT WIPE, just flash superSUFixer and then supersu.zip
5. If TWRP does not automatically reboot your phone (if you unchecked the "reboot when done" box), then reboot to the System; if you left the box checked, then your device will reboot by itself once the zip files have been flashed.
6. Follow the prompts to set up your new ROM or stock Android.
7. Reboot into recovery (TWRP) and make another backup!
8. Want to get rid of the "Unlocked Bootloader!" warning screen? Flashing this file from TWRP worked for me (all the others I tried did not work):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4065906&d=1488923356
For me, and it seems like I'm not the only person facing this issue either, I cannot unlock my boot loader on their website as it says it's not eligible. I do have the unlocked XT1607, bought it at Walmart for $150. I contacted their customer support and they said it can be unlocked and that they'd forward the boot loader string to the dev team and then follow up and email the unlock code, yet it's been almost 24hrs and no response which is saddening.
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I did some research quickly, and it does fully quality according to their forums, as my CID value is 0x0032 and they state that devices with that CID are eligible for being unlocked. So they must be updating things in the background in their system
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For me, and it seems like I'm not the only person facing this issue either, I cannot unlock my boot loader on their website as it says it's not eligible. I do have the unlocked XT1607, bought it at Walmart for $150. I contacted their customer support and they said it can be unlocked and that they'd forward the boot loader string to the dev team and then follow up and email the unlock code, yet it's been almost 24hrs and no response which is saddening.
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I did some research quickly, and it does fully quality according to their forums, as my CID value is 0x0032 and they state that devices with that CID are eligible for being unlocked. So they must be updating things in the background in their system
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Any word yet on that unlock code?
loociddreemr said:
Any word yet on that unlock code?
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After talking to their customer support, I never got an email. The next day however I decided to go online to their boot loader page and put my code in, then it worked! The data scrub tool or whatever it may be called that they have I recommend using it too.
where the twrp backups are stored? how do I transfer them to pc? (coz phone's capacity is not enough).
Thanks a ton for the guide
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where the twrp backups are stored? how do I transfer them to pc? (coz phone's capacity is not enough).
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They are in a subdirectory of the TWRP directory. With the proper drivers installed on your PC you can transfer them via File Explorer. Or, 20 pounds/euros/dollars will get you a 64gb SD card.
3. Flash twrp
a. > fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
b. > fastboot reboot recovery
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I tried to fastboot boot recovery from the bootoader but it didn't work. I rebooted the phone first and did it with: "adb reboot recovery" in windows.
Overall nice guide, works like a charm, i also flashed the unlocked bootloader warning with a custom logo.bin, no issues here and works like a charm (I flashed it with the stock logo you see when you first bought the phone with a locked bootloader)
Thank you!
Yah fastboot reboot recovery doesn't work. But very nice guide.
While in the main bootloader menu, the Power & Vol+/- buttons are active and you can go straight to recovery (and other modes) using the toggles. Perhaps this should be mentioned in the OP.
It should also be noted that after flashing recovery, one needs to go to recovery straight before rebooting to normal (system) for the TWRP/Custom Recovery to stick.
Also worth noting, Power + Volume Down will boot to bootloader/fastboot and then hardware buttons to navigate to all other modes as needed.
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Yah fastboot reboot recovery doesn't work. But very nice guide.
While in the main bootloader menu, the Power & Vol+/- buttons are active and you can go straight to recovery (and other modes) using the toggles. Perhaps this should be mentioned in the OP.
It should also be noted that after flashing recovery, one needs to go to recovery straight before rebooting to normal (system) for the TWRP/Custom Recovery to stick.
Also worth noting, Power + Volume Down will boot to bootloader/fastboot and then hardware buttons to navigate to all other modes as needed.
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Yes and, adding to what you said, you need to re-enable the "Allow bootloader unlocking" and "USB Debugging" in Developer Settings if you failed to flash your recovery as the device expects to be flashed. Else, you'll get a "unable to load kernel" error in the bootloader log and being rebooted again to the bootloader menu.
Great tutorial indeed, thanks a lot. Nandroid backup doesn't worked for me but i'm going on.
Edit - worked after disable sd as internal memory
I found the stock firmware for my phone here :
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/harpia/official/
Is it possible to relock and revert the phone to stock after flashing twrp/Lineage/Root ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/moto-g4-plus-relock-bootloader-t3410399
does it work with g4 play ?
I want to throw something out there, because it happened to me. In newer builds of Windows 10, you are no longer able to open a command window in a folder (the only available option is Powershell). I even tried that Path thing some Android tutorials talked about, and it failed. When I went to flash TWRP, I had to put twrp.img in my User folder directly (I only figured this out because when I did t-tab it fetched the .thumbnails folder). Make sure you know what CMD is referencing BEFORE you start the process, because doing so will save you a lot of headache down the road.
hamelg said:
I found the stock firmware for my phone here :
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/harpia/official/
Is it possible to relock and revert the phone to stock after flashing twrp/Lineage/Root ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/moto-g4-plus-relock-bootloader-t3410399
does it work with g4 play ?
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In concept, I don't see any reason why you couldn't use TWRP to flash the stock ROM and then fastboot to flash the stock recovery ... or fastboot to flash both (be easier and quicker). The Moto website may have instructions for re-locking.
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I want to throw something out there, because it happened to me. In newer builds of Windows 10, you are no longer able to open a command window in a folder (the only available option is Powershell). I even tried that Path thing some Android tutorials talked about, and it failed. When I went to flash TWRP, I had to put twrp.img in my User folder directly (I only figured this out because when I did t-tab it fetched the .thumbnails folder). Make sure you know what CMD is referencing BEFORE you start the process, because doing so will save you a lot of headache down the road.
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In a command window use the cd command to change directories. For example:
C:> CD \mytopdirectory\mysubdirectory
Another link to consider about OTA update if you stick with the stock ROM :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-sucsessfull-ota-update-rooting-t3472658
Thanks again.
If your phone is from Verizon Prepaid, Moto will say the device is not eligible to be unlocked. Knowing Verizon, it's not likely to be unlocked later along down the line either. Hopefully someone comes up with a good way to bypass this restriction and install some ROMs.
Does this method work on the Verizon prepaid model, or does it have to be from moto/amazon?
Moto g play twrp IMG file not IMG it's **** IMG file please develop it
Does this works with LATAM version? XT1601?
Thanks :good:
Hey guys,
I'm still running the stock EUI ROM and getting pretty sick of it.
I've looked at getting my bootloader unlocked and installing TWRP but it seems pretty complicated for this device and what information I could find didn't work for me.
Can anyone show me some noob friendly guides on getting this done?
Much appreciated!
What?!? I never had a phone which bootloader unlocks easier than in Le Max 2. You have a special switch for that i developer options. That's all. Next you have to restart your phone in bootloader mode and flash desired recovery using fastboot commands.
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What?!? I never had a phone which bootloader unlocks easier than in Le Max 2. You have a special switch for that i developer options. That's all. Next you have to restart your phone in bootloader mode and flash desired recovery using fastboot commands.
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Wow, I didn't know that's how you unlock the bootloader. Sorry like I said I'm not very familiar with this device yet. Thanks!
As far as using fastbood commands I tried that but the drivers didn't seem to work on my PC. I couldn't get any of that to work. But I'll keep trying.
If you have anything like Samsung Kies or HTC Sync, etc. installed on your PC, you might try to remove it and reinstall drivers using "15 seconds ADB installed".
i just posted this yesterday,. i guess i could have chosen a better title... do you have any suggestions?? (maybe "full guide: adb, fastboot, twrp recovery, backup, flashing"?????)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/how-to/protocol-backup-stock-rom-flash-stock-t3517151
@thielek what windows do you have? I can suggest something if you have win7, for win10 you can find a guide in some other threads.
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If you have anything like Samsung Kies or HTC Sync, etc. installed on your PC, you might try to remove it and reinstall drivers using "15 seconds ADB installed".
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I had a Nexus 5 I was using on this PC I'll try removing all those drivers. Thanks.
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@thielek what windows do you have? I can suggest something if you have win7, for win10 you can find a guide in some other threads.
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Windows 10 here. Does that make it more difficult?
greenManGaming said:
i just posted this yesterday,. i guess i could have chosen a better title... do you have any suggestions?? (maybe "full guide: adb, fastboot, twrp recovery, backup, flashing"?????)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/how-to/protocol-backup-stock-rom-flash-stock-t3517151
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Hey, this looks really good!
Thanks I will definitely give it a read and try to get this sorted. I'm pumped to get that CM 14.1 ROM when it gets a few more of the bugs sorted.
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Windows 10 here. Does that make it more difficult?
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No, actually you need to disable the signature verification if I recall it right. I can't find the thread for win10 driver installation right now but for sure I have seen it on xda for LeMax2
Here is the tuturial for noobs (I was noob too and I wrote it for people like me):
Here is the quick tutorial for users like me:
1. Enable USB Debugging
2. Connect phone to the computer
3. Unzip this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862669609 and run LE_X2_fastboot.exe
4. Wait until it say "Press any button to reboot phone" and just press random button
5. Your phone will boot into system
If you want change to China 21s with SuperSU, you just have to:
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press VolumeUp + Power button - it's gonna boot you to TWRP
3. You can now upload the 21s.zip and SuperSU-v2.78...zip files to your phone from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-m...a-rom-t3492640
4. On your phone go to Whipe and whipe all data (swipe blue arrow)
5. Go to Install and choose 21s.zip and wait - when it ends it's gonna boot you to the system
6. Turn off your phone and again boot to Recovery (VolumeUp + Power button)
7. Choose Install and choose SuperSU.zip and there you are!
Now you're gonna have China 21s with root and SuperSu!
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Here is the tuturial for noobs (I was noob too and I wrote it for people like me):
Here is the quick tutorial for users like me:
1. Enable USB Debugging
2. Connect phone to the computer
3. Unzip this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862669609 and run LE_X2_fastboot.exe
4. Wait until it say "Press any button to reboot phone" and just press random button
5. Your phone will boot into system
If you want change to China 21s with SuperSU, you just have to:
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press VolumeUp + Power button - it's gonna boot you to TWRP
3. You can now upload the 21s.zip and SuperSU-v2.78...zip files to your phone from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-m...a-rom-t3492640
4. On your phone go to Whipe and whipe all data (swipe blue arrow)
5. Go to Install and choose 21s.zip and wait - when it ends it's gonna boot you to the system
6. Turn off your phone and again boot to Recovery (VolumeUp + Power button)
7. Choose Install and choose SuperSU.zip and there you are!
Now you're gonna have China 21s with root and SuperSu!
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Wow! That fastboot program was amazingly simple. Thank you! How did I know find this before. The other guides are very long.
So that installed cuoco92's ROM as well as TWRP. Do you suggest using his ROM? That second link you provided in the next paragraph didn't work.
I was looking for a very clean and vanilla android like ROM. I hate EUI and am excited for that CM 14.1 build but it's not ready yet.
Thanks again very much!
thielek said:
Wow! That fastboot program was amazingly simple. Thank you! How did I know find this before. The other guides are very long.
So that installed cuoco92's ROM as well as TWRP. Do you suggest using his ROM? That second link you provided in the next paragraph didn't work.
I was looking for a very clean and vanilla android like ROM. I hate EUI and am excited for that CM 14.1 build but it's not ready yet.
Thanks again very much!
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Maybe Madsurfer's 21s will be good for you. It's without chinese apps etc.
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Maybe Madsurfer's 21s will be good for you. It's without chinese apps etc.
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Cool I'll check that out.
Any idea what the best CM ROM is right now?
If I backup after Ive flashed twrp & want to restore on Mokee rom?Im on stock eui 19s & also Can I flash rom placed on internal storage?Coz it's showing storage as encrypted
Emokah said:
Here is the tuturial for noobs (I was noob too and I wrote it for people like me):
Here is the quick tutorial for users like me:
1. Enable USB Debugging
2. Connect phone to the computer
3. Unzip this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862669609 and run LE_X2_fastboot.exe
4. Wait until it say "Press any button to reboot phone" and just press random button
5. Your phone will boot into system
If you want change to China 21s with SuperSU, you just have to:
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press VolumeUp + Power button - it's gonna boot you to TWRP
3. You can now upload the 21s.zip and SuperSU-v2.78...zip files to your phone from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-m...a-rom-t3492640
4. On your phone go to Whipe and whipe all data (swipe blue arrow)
5. Go to Install and choose 21s.zip and wait - when it ends it's gonna boot you to the system
6. Turn off your phone and again boot to Recovery (VolumeUp + Power button)
7. Choose Install and choose SuperSU.zip and there you are!
Now you're gonna have China 21s with root and SuperSu!
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The process I am aware of is
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install twrp (or any custom recovery) in fastboot mod
3. Flash SuperSu zip to get root access.
Can you please explain in your tutorial the first paragraph can do this? I just want these 3 thing to do mentioned above. Thanks.
manishsoni7689 said:
The process I am aware of is
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install twrp (or any custom recovery) in fastboot mod
3. Flash SuperSu zip to get root access.
Can you please explain in your tutorial the first paragraph can do this? I just want these 3 thing to do mentioned above. Thanks.
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This 5 steps:
1. Enable USB Debugging
2. Connect phone to the computer
3. Unzip this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862669609 and run LE_X2_fastboot.exe
4. Wait until it say "Press any button to reboot phone" and just press random button
5. Your phone will boot into system
unlocks you Bootloader, installs TWRP and installs Cuoco92 with root and everything included.
You can install new ROM like 21s and just flash SuperSu zip to get it.
manishsoni7689 said:
The process I am aware of is
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install twrp (or any custom recovery) in fastboot mod
3. Flash SuperSu zip to get root access.
Can you please explain in your tutorial the first paragraph can do this? I just want these 3 thing to do mentioned above. Thanks.
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Hello I've successfully flashed mokee from,But Jio is not working only data is working.Cannot make or receive calls,Any solutions?
RISHI RAJ said:
Hello I've successfully flashed mokee from,But Jio is not working only data is working.Cannot make or receive calls,Any solutions?
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Buddy, I am still finding proper steps to flash twrp, so I can't guide you on custom roms.
Can you please give the steps those you followed in order to install twrp. Thanks
manishsoni7689 said:
Buddy, I am still finding proper steps to flash twrp, so I can't guide you on custom roms.
Can you please give the steps those you followed in order to install twrp. Thanks
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