1. Unlock bootloader by using official app
2. Download file below
3. Flash and go
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-Z01G-20171015.img
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
4. Root / backup ... and profit !
Download link:
https://twrp.me/asus/asuszenfone4pro.html
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620758458
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP for ZenFone 4 Pro (ZS551KL), Tool/Utility for the Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Contributors
shakalaca, shakalaca
Source Code:
https://github.com/teamwin/android_device_asus_Z01G
https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_Z01G
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2017-10-21
Last Updated 2017-11-07
Will this root your phone or is there nothing available for that yet?
Is the zs551kl officially bootloader-unlockable and able to be rooted?
If that's the case, it would mean it's a much better phone than many of the latest flagships: sdcard, jack, FM radio, dual SIM, larger battery, stereo speakers, more complete GPS, good resolution screen, etc.
temporarium said:
Is the zs551kl officially bootloader-unlockable and able to be rooted?
If that's the case, it would mean it's a much better phone than many of the latest flagships: sdcard, jack, FM radio, dual SIM, larger battery, stereo speakers, more complete GPS, good resolution screen, etc.
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"ZS551KL/ZS551KL_UnlockTool-9.0.0.34.apk" download link for asus tool gives it all
AL_IRAQI said:
"ZS551KL/ZS551KL_UnlockTool-9.0.0.34.apk" download link for asus tool gives it all
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???
Seems like this phone is unlockable, yes??
What do you think future development of this device?
I planned to purchase this device soon
R324D said:
Seems like this phone is unlockable, yes??
What do you think future development of this device?
I planned to purchase this device soon
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it's supposed to be, but the app is currently non-functional.
bootloader application is updated from asus site. about to run it, let's see what happens
Smudgerox said:
bootloader application is updated from asus site. about to run it, let's see what happens
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Any update about it?
Works fine, you guys can go ahead and flash the recovery after using the new fixed unlock app asus put up! :good:
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I am SO relieved to finally be able to make full backups!
The recovery didn't stick until I rooted the device (since you cannot swipe to allow system partition changes, unless you wish to be trapped in a bootloop), so if you lose yours, just reflash via fastboot it if you need it, till you got the root done.
damnaliens said:
Works fine, you guys can go ahead and flash the recovery after using the new fixed unlock app asus put up! :good:
I am SO relieved to finally be able to make full backups!
The recovery didn't stick until I rooted the device (since you cannot swipe to allow system partition changes, unless you wish to be trapped in a bootloop), so if you lose yours, just reflash via fastboot it if you need it, till you got the root done.
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Thanks dudeeeee lets hope this cheers some dev to do a custom rom
Hello.Method of getting the recovery working?
@GTR532 Yeah works fine, just flash it with fastboot and enjoy it.
You can link to download adb, unlock and twrp.And what stops working if you unlock the bootloader?
@GTR532 You will no longer be able to apply any of Asus' firmware updates to your phone once you unlock the bootloader. Neither via their OTA updates, nor their firmware downloads from their website. They change the product model variable so it no longer matches with the one the firmware packages check for. Though technically there are ways around that. So if you wanna do this, update your phone fully first.
I can't update the phone even if you put the firmware in sdcard?
@GTR532 No, it will fail. It's a ****-move on the side of Asus to change it, but they do it once you use their unlock app.
The recovery will then complain that the device doesn't match the requirement for the firmware package and cancel.
I haven't tried just editing that property back to the original value yet (since with an update, I'd lose my root anyway ) so I'll try that maybe at a later time.
It may be an unofficial bootloader Unlocker so that you can update via sdcard?
http://www.beritahuaja.com/2017/12/how-to-unlock-bootloader-asus-zenfone-4-pro.html?m=1
@GTR532 Asus removed the OEM Unlock option from the developer menu, so there is no way except for using their app.
Will there be unofficial unlock bootloader?
Related
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&p=20&s=16
Direct ASUS link
Direct apk link (dropbox)
Mediafire, in case dropbox gets killed.
md5 of the file than unlocked my bootloader: af305839d357431a4f1505f96b62d48d
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They were a tad quiet about that. So much for a press release or anything.
I feel sodomized now...
This is a load of legal BS, which is only to benefit one party (ASUS). I wonder if such one-sided contracts will even stand up in court...
Great news !!!!
This future certainly looks bright !!
Bring on the Roms etc.
unlocking success XD now booting up it only takes a few seconds...
Finally! I really hope this will kickstart development.
strange recovery... only had a look for a few seconds as there is a timecounter in the background, but there is an option to install linux , mnt usb? maybe with FS? and to wipe (I don't want to press the button). I think it checked up the internal storage for some special files, like bootloader in htc for the pd**.img
Basically this unlocker grabs the serial of the CPU, tells the Asus server... Gets back the necessary info to unlock, unlocks the device and leave a marker for warranty thrashing (It mentions some sort of flag), then reboots.
Edit:If anyone was wondering, the serial of the cpu would be independent of the device serial (In format 0245xxxxxxxxxxxx) is acquired from /proc/cpuinfo
Edit2:I believe the unlock server is mdm.asus.com via HTTPS, also I believe it uses the Android device ID as well.
More Info!!! Thanks
couldn't someone just make a app, that does all this, except tell the asus sever our cpu number?
that way they would still think we havent unlocked it?
this is great news, the only problem i see is not being able to recieve OTA anymore. i am sure a dev will figure out a way to get us unlocked primes a way to install/flash them.
This is good to know and I will be keeping an eye out for any results that the community has using it. However, I won't be downloading/installing the tool because my Prime has not been rooted or gone backwards with ICS versions. I want to go the official update route for awhile yet. This is just a personal preference. I have too much money tied up in this unit to void the warranty.
Ramis93 said:
couldn't someone just make a app, that does all this, except tell the asus sever our cpu number?
that way they would still think we havent unlocked it?
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It's a challenge-response thing with the challenge built from the cpu serial and device id (or one of those, or more... Didn't take a close look). Only Asus and the person in possession of the device would know these.
Also they're not stupid enough to just let you throw unlock requests at them without recording them. (After all they do have to look up the keys to unlock the bootloader)
Also they're probably wiping the DRM keys on the device as well, so devs don't go extracting them after they've unlocked their bootloaders.
neckbonest said:
this is great news, the only problem i see is not being able to recieve OTA anymore. i am sure a dev will figure out a way to get us unlocked primes a way to install/flash them.
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DD'ing blobs *should* work still, although YMMV.
nice! now let's hope for a good recovery and custom roms!
As much as I want to use this I'm not going too. Don't want to lose my warranty as I dont trust this device with the amount of problems that surround it so far. Also wont get OTA updates. Asus know how to screw over there buyers, should of been unlocked before release.
Hm, did anyone get fastboot to work? For me it stays for ever at the line "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
Does it wipe the device?
joeyddr said:
Does it wipe the device?
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No. It just does some stuff and reboots.
Diamondback said:
No. It just does some stuff and reboots.
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Any chance of a pic of the recovery?
barryflanagan said:
Any chance of a pic of the recovery?
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There is not really a usable recovery. Only the OTA one which just shows you an error once you start it. (Because there is no OTA file to apply)
Once booting with VOL_DOWN you can choose between a cold boot, wiping data or entering fastboot mode (which does not really seem to work for me)
It's actually quite simple..
1. Copy the firmware to root folder
2. Power off, then press VOL- & Power to enter Rec
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3. Select English
https://i.imgur.com/Tp1jX0v.jpg
4. Select Install from storage
5. Find the file and install
PS: I don't have the firmware yet, just translated their official guide, hope would help
Hi, what guide? Is there an official guide for flashing Oppo Find X Rom?
So, is it possible switch china ROM with future global ROM?
orsoraro said:
Hi, what guide? Is there an official guide for flashing Oppo Find X Rom?
So, is it possible switch china ROM with future global ROM?
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According to the official post all oppo phone shares the same flashing method which’s indicated here: https://bbs.coloros.com/thread-69458-1-1.html
But since currently only Chinese version firmware is available so flashing between regions is still a myth....
Hi, my friends, what's going on? Has anyone been able to actually install the international version with all languages in the Chinese version PAFM00 ?? I'm turning up the internet and nothing. My color is in version 5.2.1 and I would like to know if you already have a secure provision for this update.
I tried to flash the A. 28
official ver but did'nt work ot stopped in t he middle of the process, and then it says update failed. I did it with this method did'nt work.
Uometydev said:
It's actually quite simple..
1. Copy the firmware to root folder
2. Power off, then press VOL- & Power to enter Rec
3. Select English
https://i.imgur.com/Tp1jX0v.jpg
4. Select Install from storage
5. Find the file and install
PS: I don't have the firmware yet, just translated their official guide, hope would help
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Never try any of that unless you have teh cash to buy a new phone or take it back to oppo to fix.
There are posts here about trying to flash different roms that mess things up.
Wait till you have the unlocked bootloader
deuse said:
Never try any of that unless you have teh cash to buy a new phone or take it back to oppo to fix.
There are posts here about trying to flash different roms that mess things up.
Wait till you have the unlocked bootloader
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You can't flash The Global Rom anyway with this method, the worst that will happen is it will fail....:silly: yup I have tried...
Duncan1982 said:
You can't flash The Global Rom anyway with this method, the worst that will happen is it will fail....:silly: yup I have tried...
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If you read the forum, you will that one person has done what you said.
He now has to send the find X back to oppo.
Also he can't flash his original firmware.
deuse said:
If you read the forum, you will that one person has done what you said.
He now has to send the find X back to oppo.
Also he can't flash his original firmware.
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I had a lucky escape then..... shame we can't use the msm tool for the OnePlus, then just replace the firmware .....
Duncan1982 said:
You can't flash The Global Rom anyway with this method, the worst that will happen is it will fail....:silly: yup I have tried...
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Duncan1982 said:
I had a lucky escape then..... shame we can't use the msm tool for the OnePlus, then just replace the firmware .....
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You can use the msm tool. If you have a login and password.
Loads already posted on this topic.
Most are waiting for the 15th to see if they are lucky enough to unlock the bootloader.
deuse said:
You can use the msm tool. If you have a login and password.
Loads already posted on this topic.
Most are waiting for the 15th to see if they are lucky enough to unlock the bootloader.
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Problem is "No one HAS the password"..... hopefully someone can grab the script, as the Chinese Rom is [email protected] in general is very poor, which makes the find X very difficult to use as a daily.
I love the Find X, but it desperately needs a stock rom, or even OxygenOS would be nice yes I know that can't be posted, but anything stock would make the Find X an absolute joy....:good:
I just took delivery of my R.O.G though so I can patiently wait to see if anything does happen.....
how to flash ozip ?
@Uometydev
1) Are we able to download the full RUU firmware from Oppo ?
2) Are we able to flash Oppo firmware through fastboot oem method ?
Will wait for your reply soon
Does anyone successfully unbrick the phone in recovery mode?
This is the Xiaomi Mi 8's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
Dreams come true ! Great work
Wow! Great stuff man
does the bootloader unlock and lock actually work from this? i thought that with xiaomi devices the only way to unlock bootloader was by using the mi flash unlock tool?
Konskl said:
does the bootloader unlock and lock actually work from this? i thought that with xiaomi devices the only way to unlock bootloader was by using the mi flash unlock tool?
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Yes actually the only way to unlock your bootloader is with mi unlock tool
Great!!!
I guess the "Reboot EDL" feature doesn't work with Dipper, does it?
Cool.
Does it work to return full stock including original recovery? I don't want to brick my device so I better ask.
descarao81 said:
I guess the "Reboot EDL" feature doesn't work with Dipper, does it?
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Someone tell me it doesn't work, actually i have not a xiaomi mi 8 so i'm unable to test it
catalindobre said:
Does it work to return full stock including original recovery? I don't want to brick my device so I better ask.
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Actually the tool is able to flash a full fastboot factory image, so it will also flash the stock recovery, the problem is the arb, the tool is unable to read the arb version and if the rom can be flashed or not, so before flash it you should be sure you are flashing the right rom
For example would it work to flash Global 10.2.2 also to restore the stock recovery, or any considering that now I am rooted + twrp on custom rom? Been also on latest MIUI versions bit want to regain my stock again.
catalindobre said:
For example would it work to flash Global 10.2.2 also to restore the stock recovery, or any considering that now I am rooted + twrp on custom rom? Been also on latest MIUI versions bit want to regain my stock again.
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Yes the problem is not the rom but the arb, if there is not an arb problem you can flash the rom without problems
How can I find it out?
UNOFFICIAL TWRP Released but no one dare to test it,
Anyone can told me, can I go ahead to flash twrp ????
Source Link : https://unofficialtwrp.com/xiaomi-redmi-9-root-twrp-3-4-1/
https://unofficialtwrp.com/xiaomi-redmi-9-root-twrp-3-4-1/
Update :
Sample twrp Pictures of Lancelot
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/nbLQbgT/IMG-20200905-211641-263.jpg" alt="IMG-20200905-211641-263" border="0">
It is very risky to test it.....I already brick my device twise....I have no dear to flash it.no need to flash it now...I can root my phone without it...once any custom ROM relase then I definitely try it.
There is no TWRP recovery. This link is fake. This is a tutorial how to to apply TWRP recovery. But no one can build a TWRP recovery now for redmi 9 because the source code is not released yet. I think you understand
Someone already installed twrp here is the pics
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/nbLQbgT/IMG-20200905-211641-263.jpg" alt="IMG-20200905-211641-263" border="0">
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Proof of TWRP installed in Redmi 9 Lancelot
Telegram @redmi_9indonesia
I flashed this recovery and YES it works but you need to be EXTREMELY careful coz it is VERY buggy! Booted into it a few times and after my device became unresponsive and then BRICKED with no access to the bootloader! I ended up formatting it with SP Flash Tool and in the process re-locked the bootloader. Now Xiaomi wants me to wait for another 336 hours to unlock
nielsync said:
I flashed this recovery and YES it works but you need to be EXTREMELY careful coz it is VERY buggy! Booted into it a few times and after my device became unresponsive and then BRICKED with no access to the bootloader! I ended up formatting it with SP Flash Tool and in the process re-locked the bootloader. Now Xiaomi wants me to wait for another 336 hours to unlock
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We do not need to install TWRP recovery because of there is no custom ROM and the source code is not release yet so please please do not do this dumb thing. I brick my phone to time and learn that the device is not for play because it is a MediaTek processed mobile phone
Chances of getting into a boot loop are 99% if you flash this unofficial TWRP. I was lucky I knew how to restore my device without taking it to a service center!
nielsync said:
Chances of getting into a boot loop are 99% if you flash this unofficial TWRP. I was lucky I knew how to restore my device without taking it to a service center!
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Yes I know you follow my instruction and that's why you do not need to go to to customer centre..,...
Yeah I happened to see your instructions AFTER I restored. The 'magic' is the secure boot DA loader file that supports the Redmi 9 MTK chip and which is contained in Mi Flash Pro. I actually used the standalone SP Flash Tool to restore the phone having managed to obtain the mentioned loader file from Program Files after installing Mi Flash Pro. I have always had a number of Tecno and Infinix devices that are usually MTKs so I knew the risk and how to get out of it beforehand!!!
Check attachment who has issue,
https://ibb.co/hVVxF0x
mark332 said:
Check attachment who has issue,
https://ibb.co/hVVxF0x
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Yes you did it...is it safe to use....
mark332 said:
Check attachment who has issue,
https://ibb.co/hVVxF0x
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That's very misleading. Showing a screenshot doesn't mean the recovery is functional because its not! It does not even respond to touch input and remains like that until you press the power key to turn off the screen.
nielsync said:
That's very misleading. Showing a screenshot doesn't mean the recovery is functional because its not! It does not even respond to touch input and remains like that until you press the power key to turn off the screen.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83503955&postcount=1
Read this....
I have been trying to update my phone but everytime I try the OTA it says installation failed. I ignored it for a few months now bc I didn't want to lose root after updating. How can I install the OTA? I am on MetroPCS (BE88CF)
I tried disabling AdAway thought it may be blocking the servers but that didn't work.
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Pulled this from the OnePlus website
"Ok, looks like the download has failed/corrupted. Open the File Manager app > go to settings in the FM app and enable "Show Hidden Files" > then go to the device storage and look for a folder called ".OTA" - delete it and its contents. Then reboot your phone and try again."
Did you ever figure this out? I have the same problem. Not even unrooting fixes it. There is no .OTA folder on my phone either.
doodalydoo said:
Did you ever figure this out? I have the same problem. Not even unrooting fixes it. There is no .OTA folder on my phone either.
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Flash stock boot.img for your model and firmware. Probably gonna need the original recovery image too if you've got anything besides stock.
Relock bootloader using fastboot.
As long as there's nothing that can be checked back as invalid, you should be able to update your phone proper.
ninjasinabag said:
Flash stock boot.img for your model and firmware. Probably gonna need the original recovery image too if you've got anything besides stock.
Relock bootloader using fastboot.
As long as there's nothing that can be checked back as invalid, you should be able to update your phone proper.
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I tried reflashing stock recovery and boot images, but it didn't work. Relocking the bootloader shouldn't be necessary, but if it is I'll just go without updating. I don't feel like having to wipe out my phone to unlock the bootloader again every time there is an update.
doodalydoo said:
I tried reflashing stock recovery and boot images, but it didn't work. Relocking the bootloader shouldn't be necessary, but if it is I'll just go without updating. I don't feel like having to wipe out my phone to unlock the bootloader again every time there is an update.
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Sadly it's a boatload of effort to get the update. Either you go back to 100% stock, or live with it.
I said screw it and just moved everything to my memory card before using the msm reset app
ninjasinabag said:
Sadly it's a boatload of effort to get the update. Either you go back to 100% stock, or live with it.
I said screw it and just moved everything to my memory card before using the msm reset app
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I managed to get the last update installed by reinstalling 11.0.2 through the Oxygen Updater, then 11.0.3 installed fine. I was going to try to repeat this method with 11.0.3 to get to 11.0.4, but Oxygen Updater no longer allows me to download 11.0.3. I tried to sideload it and do a local update, but the phone won't find it. I can't even install it through fastboot commands because the OTA is incremental and the payload dumper won't work on it.
I was able to update by doing what you said and relocking the bootloader after reflashing stock and boot images. Relocking bricked the phone so I had to use the unbrick tool. Definitely a pain to have to do this every time, Then I ran into problems restoring my TWRP backup that I had to figure out lol. I'll probably just update every two or three updates from now on. Plus all this reflashing opens up more opportunities for RCS features to stop working on Google Messages because they are so finicky. Then my texts act up for 3-10 days until RCS starts working again. Luckily they reconnected right away this time.
Thanks for the help.