[DEBRAND] How to 'Debrand' the ZE554KL Android 7.0? - Asus Zenfone 4 (2017) Questions & Answers

Hi guys,
I have a ze554kl branded TIM. I would like to turn it into a no brand phone. how to do?
I also tried to flash, from fastboot mode, system.img, recovery.img and boot.img, files taken from an official ASUS firmware UL-ASUS_Z01KD_1-WW-14.1050.1708.41-user.zip, but nothing.
Can someone help me to install stock rom pls??

andrycape said:
Hi guys,
I have a ze554kl branded TIM. I would like to turn it into a no brand phone. how to do?
I also tried to flash, from fastboot mode, system.img, recovery.img and boot.img, files taken from an official ASUS firmware UL-ASUS_Z01KD_1-WW-14.1050.1708.41-user.zip, but nothing.
Can someone help me to install stock rom pls??
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You can:
> Unlock bootloader
> install TWRP
> Root
> Remove bootanimation
> Remove TIM app

PedroArmindo said:
You can:
> Unlock bootloader
> install TWRP
> Root
> Remove bootanimation
> Remove TIM app
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Temporary TWRP is same or better install TWRP?
Ok but after this first time.. Can I install new original WW ASUS firmwares?
Ty bro

andrycape said:
Temporary TWRP is same or better install TWRP?
Ok but after this first time.. Can I install new original WW ASUS firmwares?
Ty bro
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I don't know what TWRP is best. What I said is the logical method to made what you need.

PedroArmindo said:
I don't know what TWRP is best. What I said is the logical method to made what you need.
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Ok I removed all bootanimations, wallpapers and apps TIM but if I flash an update from twrp all come back :/
How it possible?
And OTA updates don't work.. and now I installed recovery stock and firmware stock.
How I can get also OTA updates from ASUS? I think the system trying to check OTA updates yet from TIM and not yet from ASUS

andrycape said:
Ok I removed all bootanimations, wallpapers and apps TIM but if I flash an update from twrp all come back :/
How it possible?
And OTA updates don't work.. and now I installed recovery stock and firmware stock.
How I can get also OTA updates from ASUS? I think the system trying to check OTA updates yet from TIM and not yet from ASUS
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Someone knows how debrand the zenfone 4 (ze554kl)?

What do you mean by debrand?

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Stock recovery for MYA-L11

Hi all,
I am looking for a dump of the recovery partition for the MYA-L11.
I have installed twrp but neglected to take a dump of the stock recovery!
There is an firmware update possibly due for my device so I want to be able to revert to stock when it becomes available.
Thanks in advance.
Edit:
Ok, my bad! Not possible of course, as one would need to be rooted to do this and to root one needs a custom recovery!!
Ok then does anyone know where I can download the stock firmware for this device? I have searched high and low but no firmware yet available!
Found it here thanks to @SGS3_0, again!
shanman-2 said:
do this and to root one needs a custom recovery!!
U can FLASH TWRP in E-Recovery by FlashTool (look for memory adress in scatter-file).
It is save stock recovery for updates. It'work. I tested.
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SGS3_0 said:
shanman-2 said:
do this and to root one needs a custom recovery!!
U can FLASH TWRP in E-Recovery by FlashTool (look for memory adress in scatter-file).
It is save stock recovery for updates. It'work. I tested.
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So I will be able to relock bootloader and still have custom recovery? Sounds good. Will try it later. Thanks man.
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shanman-2 said:
SGS3_0 said:
So I will be able to relock bootloader and still have custom recovery? Sounds good. Will try it later. Thanks man.
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But one thing... a modify recovery don't start if bootloader is lock
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SGS3_0 said:
shanman-2 said:
But one thing... a modify recovery don't start if bootloader is lock
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man plz ur phone stay show u Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted ?? and he automatically reboot and same evrything again did u solve the problem and how ???
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"Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted ??" - it's just a picture in "logo.bin". I've relaced it to anoher picture... in my "logo.bin".
"and he automatically reboot and same evrything again did" - I haven't this problem. Try to update firmware or re-flash ur phone by SP flashtool...

Download International Firmware BETA with Google Services

Hello.
I could get the Oficial Firmware BETA of the Nubia Red Magic International with the Google Services.
This not a public link however ,I do not like how much time is running
This is the latest firmware on 30/07.
NX609J-global-v109.zip
I hope this help you.
A greetings.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note the following:
1. All you have to do is download the file given in the link below, move it to the root (base) directory (this is most easily done with a computer) and then go into system updates. From there you select local upgrade, and select the package that you previously downloaded.
2. You may have to go into recovery and clear cache after flashing this build. (a few of our internal testers have run into this issue)* to enter recovery,
2a. Reboot your device while holding volume up and the power button. this will bring you to*
* * * the recovery page. once there, use the volume keys to select English, and then press the power button to select the green highlighted option.*
2b. Use the volume buttons to go to the "wipe data" option and press the power button again to select and move to the next step.*
2c. Select*"Wipe Cache Partition"**please be careful*here that you select only this option. (the other, wipe userdata partition, will erase your phone. so make sure NOT TO SELECT this)
2d. Use the volume and power buttons to go back to the main menu, then select reboot.
sakilxda said:
Hello.
I could get the Oficial Firmware BETA of the Nubia Red Magic International with the Google Services.
This not a public link however ,I do not like how much time is running
This is the latest firmware on 30/07.
NX609J-global-v109.zip
I hope this help you.
A greetings.
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Is that the stock android rom or the chinese Nubia one but with play services?
skromnia said:
Is that the stock android rom or the chinese Nubia one but with play services?
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Stock android rom with play services
sakilxda said:
Stock android rom with play services
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Cheers. Have they added any extras or it's just the regular stuff? I was running the 108 update up until a few days ago and changed to the chinese rom.
skromnia said:
Cheers. Have they added any extras or it's just the regular stuff? I was running the 108 update up until a few days ago and changed to the chinese rom.
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Only regular staff. Chinese ROM is better and that has many options. The problem is Google play services, I can't install.
sakilxda said:
Only regular staff. Chinese ROM is better and that has many options. The problem is Google play services, I can't install.
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I have the same problem. Somebody said you have to unlock the bootloader, install twrp and flash gapps but I have driver issues with this phone, it's not recognised in fastboot so I can't do nothing unfortunately.
skromnia said:
I have the same problem. Somebody said you have to unlock the bootloader, install twrp and flash gapps but I have driver issues with this phone, it's not recognised in fastboot so I can't do nothing unfortunately.
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Yes, but this don't work neither. I have installed TWRP and flash gapps, put my Google account but the phone enter in loop and I can't continue.
sakilxda said:
Yes, but this don't work neither. I have installed TWRP and flash gapps, put my Google account but the phone enter in loop and I can't continue.
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That's really not nice. Unless some of their devs leaks some info how to do stuff this phone is going to flop badly.
skromnia said:
That's really not nice. Unless some of their devs leaks some info how to do stuff this phone is going to flop badly.
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Yes, however they said me that the next update will be Full. I hope will be better or similar to Chinesse firmware
sakilxda said:
Only regular staff. Chinese ROM is better and that has many options. The problem is Google play services, I can't install.
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sakilxda said:
Yes, however they said me that the next update will be Full. I hope will be better or similar to Chinesse firmware
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I really don't get their policies so far. Instead of building a whole new rom just rip off the Chinese crap out of the Nubia rom, install Play Store and there you go - global rom.
skromnia said:
I really don't get their policies so far. Instead of building a whole new rom just rip off the Chinese crap out of the Nubia rom, install Play Store and there you go - global rom.
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Yes, I don't understand
sakilxda said:
Hello.
I could get the Oficial Firmware BETA of the Nubia Red Magic International with the Google Services.
This not a public link however ,I do not like how much time is running
This is the latest firmware on 30/07.
NX609J-global-v109.zip
I hope this help you.
A greetings.
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Hello, thank you for the share. How do we install this on a bootloader locked Red magic ?
Semseddin said:
Hello, thank you for the share. How do we install this on a bootloader locked Red magic ?
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Hello, is a official firmware and you don't need unlock the bootloader.
I'm going to include the instructions in the post.
Any update since v109
skromnia said:
That's really not nice. Unless some of their devs leaks some info how to do stuff this phone is going to flop badly.
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sakilxda said:
Hello, is a official firmware and you don't need unlock the bootloader.
I'm going to include the instructions in the post.
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Hi, please help me. My phone now is in google flop. I can boot to stock recovery or bootloader. Now how can I flash international stock firmware NX609J-global-v109.zip or chinese firmware v2.26?
Many thanks.
tlgod said:
Hi, please help me. My phone now is in google flop. I can boot to stock recovery or bootloader. Now how can I flash international stock firmware NX609J-global-v109.zip or chinese firmware v2.26?
Many thanks.
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You need to have wipes data and cache by Recovery, and after, restart the phone and flash the rom
sakilxda said:
You need to have wipes data and cache by Recovery, and after, restart the phone and flash the rom
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The phone is stuck at here
​
Thanks for your reply. But how to flash the rom? Could you please give me the step by step guide?
​
You can folow my different tutorials here, in Xda or in muy YouTube Channel ElTallerDeElectroPicios
how can I root this rom NX609J-global-v109.zip?
NO OS install
Already Wipe Cache/Data.
Then install Zip file that you provide.

How to install stock ROM

Hi,
I initially installed update 15.1630.1902.90 to my phone and after that it ruined the perspective control of my ROG while using the mobile desktop dock. I tried installing the previous version via sideload but to no avail.
Can anyone share the step by step on how to install stock ROM to our phone? or downgrade from the previous version of the firmware?
Thank you.
Just place the firmware in the Root Directory of your phone & reboot, this is given that your not rooted & have a locked bootloader.
Duncan1982 said:
Just place the firmware in the Root Directory of your phone & reboot, this is given that your not rooted & have a locked bootloader.
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I tried this but nothing happens. My device is not rooted.
Thank you.
I don't think you can downgrade. I would post this on the support forum:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=433
Tesla74 said:
I don't think you can downgrade. I would post this on the support forum:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=433
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Thanks! I posted it on the support forum. I hope asus will figure out whats wrong and send a new patch.
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Stratos 3 bootloop (optimizing app)

Did a reboot and now is stuck at optimizing app logo.. it goes over and over.
What to do? How do I reset it?
man i have same problem..(
guys help us plz)
Darkxy1983 said:
Did a reboot and now is stuck at optimizing app logo.. it goes over and over.
What to do? How do I reset it?
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Quattres said:
man i have same problem..(
guys help us plz)
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Try a factory reset with adb:
Code:
adb reboot wipe
I’m tried , and via fast boot commands too, same result . Nothing happens , watch are rebooting , then again same **** .
May be I need find firmware ISO, but I can’t find
have you unlocked your watch?
1immortal said:
have you unlocked your watch?
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nope, Im tried to do that too, by Amazfit Tool and by All-in-One-TOOl.
found info about Serial number, Bootloader version , and Amazfit Tool found OS version, BUT on https://unlockamazfit.com/ i have a message that i written wrong OS version. I dont know how to get right version to unlock.
Im also tried to find stock firmware ISO, but failed in that =(
Hi,
ihave used the latest ROM version stratos 2 2.3.11.0
Thanks
Quattres said:
nope, Im tried to do that too, by Amazfit Tool and by All-in-One-TOOl.
found info about Serial number, Bootloader version , and Amazfit Tool found OS version, BUT on https://unlockamazfit.com/ i have a message that i written wrong OS version. I dont know how to get right version to unlock.
Im also tried to find stock firmware ISO, but failed in that =(
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This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
burdag said:
Hi,
ihave used the latest ROM version stratos 2 2.3.11.0
Thanks
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What?? You installed Stratos firmware in your Stratos 3 watch???
No i only write the OS version for unlock the bootloader.
Saratoga79 said:
This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
What?? You installed Stratos firmware in your Stratos 3 watch???
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can u plz upload firmware to another cloud service?
I have blocked mediafire at work =/
thx a lot
i'm unlocked the bootloader already
Quattres said:
can u plz upload firmware to another cloud service?
I have blocked mediafire at work =/
thx a lot
i'm unlocked the bootloader already
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261649290
Saratoga79 said:
This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
What?? You installed Stratos firmware in your Stratos 3 watch???
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Quattres said:
can u plz upload firmware to another cloud service?
I have blocked mediafire at work =/
thx a lot
i'm unlocked the bootloader already
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downloaded ROM, tryed to Flash in Fastboot by .bat file, so result - "Too many links" and error, then bootloop starts again?
how to do that correct? mb i need to unbrick first?
Quattres said:
downloaded ROM, tryed to Flash in Fastboot by .bat file, so result - "Too many links" and error, then bootloop starts again?
how to do that correct? mb i need to unbrick first?
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That's not an error, it's the output when booting the modded recovery in fastboot, and it's ok. After that you should see the ! symbol in watch and the installer should start copying the files to the watch
What do you get in the installer?
Quattres said:
downloaded ROM, tryed to Flash in Fastboot by .bat file, so result - "Too many links" and error, then bootloop starts again?
how to do that correct? mb i need to unbrick first?
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I can confirm the firmware works. Had the same problem and after ROM flash everything works.
I had unlocked my watch first with one in all tool. Maybe that can help you to flash the ROM.
How flashing looks in steps:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/db1yUsyuudcBFgWd6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/egvEwji1e9SzVMKq6
Saratoga79 said:
That's not an error, it's the output when booting the modded recovery in fastboot, and it's ok. After that you should see the ! symbol in watch and the installer should start copying the files to the watch
What do you get in the installer?
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Darkxy1983 said:
I can confirm the firmware works. Had the same problem and after ROM flash everything works.
I had unlocked my watch first with one in all tool. Maybe that can help you to flash the ROM.
How flashing looks in steps:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/db1yUsyuudcBFgWd6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/egvEwji1e9SzVMKq6
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Dude thx a lot, I just downloaded ROM, unpacked in C: and run fast boot from folder,then the flashing started! Thx!!!
Saratoga79 said:
This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
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I assume this can be used to flash China version A1928 to Global version as long as the bootloader has been unlocked using https://unlockamazfit.com/ ?
evilhomura89 said:
I assume this can be used to flash China version A1928 to Global version as long as the bootloader has been unlocked using https://unlockamazfit.com/ ?
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It's not tested yet. I recommend you waiting to have a firmware dump of the Chinese version just in case, or if you are really interested and you own the Chinese model, help providing the firmware dump I can provide a Windows tool to do that.
Saratoga79 said:
It's not tested yet. I recommend you waiting to have a firmware dump of the Chinese version just in case, or if you are really interested and you own the Chinese model, help providing the firmware dump I can provide a Windows tool to do that.
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Hi Saratoga, may I know where can I get the firmware dump? I have the Chinese model of Stratos 3, and I was planning to install the US firmware version above.
jazyen27 said:
Hi Saratoga, may I know where can I get the firmware dump? I have the Chinese model of Stratos 3, and I was planning to install the US firmware version above.
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I posted the link few post above.
But as I said before, just in case something goes wrong, those with a Chinese model may collaborate to get a dump of the Chinese firmware from their whatc just in case they have to go back to stock/original firmware.
This is just a precaution, because if for some reason the US firmware doesn't work in the Chinese model, nowadays there is no way to restore the watch, that's why I'm asking for the Chinese firmware dump help.
I think jazyen27 thought , how to read dump from watch.........
I can provide a Windows tool to do that.
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How To Guide TWRP Installer Convert Region and ROOT (Update TWRP 2022-02-21)

To: https://github.com/qiurigao/RMX2202
1.boot to TWRP
fastboot boot twrp.img
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2. push ROM file to /data/ota.zip
adb push RMX2202_ROLLBACK.zip /data/ota.zip
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3.TWRP install /data/ota.zip
adb shell "twrp install /data/ota.zip"
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4.Go stock Recovery Format data
adb reboot recovery
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5. ROOT - Any version available
fastboot boot twrp.img
adb push Magisk_alpha.zip /tmp/magisk.zip
adb shell "twrp install /tmp/magisk.zip"
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Download
1.TWRP
Android 11 or Android 12 TWRP-3.6.0_V2.img
2.ROLLBACK file
CN https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFODtSjRdY2EIVKbgcLgY6AiPOXhqu6I/view?usp=sharing or http://www.mediafire.com/file/j3v0moqzb153nrs/GT_A08_OTA_RMX2202.zip
IN https://download.c.realme.com/flash/Early_Access/IN/RMX2202_ROLLBACK_Android11_IN.zip
EU https://download.c.realme.com/flash/DP1_Android_12/EUEX/RMX2202_ROLL BACK_Android11_EUEX_0609.zip
3. Magisk
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Stable magisk will work?
Has anyone tried this to convert their ROM and did it work?
So I tried this and it worked, changed Chinese rom to Global Rom, without having to do copy all the code like in the other convert thread.
I moved from UI3 chinese rom to UI2 global, then just had to certify the device to get access to google play!
can one please make a video orpictures about it?!?!?!?
i don't get into that TWRP
M_B_Y said:
can one please make a video orpictures about it?!?!?!?
i don't get into that TWR
unparalleled82 said:
So I tried this and it worked, changed Chinese rom to Global Rom, without having to do copy all the code like in the other convert thread.
I moved from UI3 chinese rom to UI2 global, then just had to certify the device to get access to google play!
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Which magisk you are using alpha or stable?
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I've tried both versions. but I don't quite understand how it all works... (Sorry google translater)
I used magisk alpha through twrp.
I can't do a video sorry, all I wanted to do was let everyone know that it works and seems to be a lot easier(for me anyway) than the other way of trying to get a global ROM working.
I think I'm too stupid for that
can write me a step-by-step guide ?
its literally a step by step guide in the first post.
you'll need the files from the links provided!
unfortunately it doesn't work for me, no idea what I'm doing wrong
Bootloader unlock isn't required?
My bootloader was unlocked, yes
unparalleled82 said:
So I tried this and it worked, changed Chinese rom to Global Rom, without having to do copy all the code like in the other convert thread.
I moved from UI3 chinese rom to UI2 global, then just had to certify the device to get access to google play!
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Hi, I just have a few questions
1. You used the EU Rom from this thread right? And if so are you receiving OTA updates? According to a different thread on this topic, people are having to use the IN Rom in order to still receive OTA Updates.
2. Are apps like Google Pay working, and other functions of the phone like NFC and 5G working?
1. I used the EU ROM, which is .a09 I was on the ui3 Chinese ROM.
After flashing the ROM I have done an ota update and am now on a.17
2. I'm not sure about Google play as I've rooted the phone and this version of magisk doesn't have hide, so doesn't work
Everything else that wasn't working on Chinese ROM ui3 is working.
Vowifi, volte, NFC, Android auto 5g(no switching problem) all now work
I was considering getting a new phone before this, as so many features were annoying me or missing on the Chinese ROM.
unparalleled82 said:
1. I used the EU ROM, which is .a09 I was on the ui3 Chinese ROM.
After flashing the ROM I have done an ota update and am now on a.17
2. I'm not sure about Google play as I've rooted the phone and this version of magisk doesn't have hide, so doesn't work
Everything else that wasn't working on Chinese ROM ui3 is working.
Vowifi, volte, NFC, Android auto 5g(no switching problem) all now work
I was considering getting a new phone before this, as so many features were annoying me or missing on the Chinese ROM.
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Hopefully, my final question,
I can't seem to find a way to unlock my bootloader on ui3, may I ask how you unlocked your bootloader?
The only solution I can find at the moment is to downgrade to android 11 ui2 CN Rom .A24 and then unlock the bootloader through that way since the deep testing app for unlocking the bootloader will not install on ui3 for me.
Thanks in advance!
(ps. I don't have the app already installed, I have checked 5 times already.)
You might need to downgrade back to UI 2 as I unlocked my bootloader using deep test before updating to UI3. (Yeah I looked at that after I had gone to UI3 and it said it was already installed, but couldn't find it or search for it either)
Hi again, what am I ment to do from here? This is after doing the fourth step. @unparalleled82
kjpern said:
Hi again, what am I ment to do from here? This is after doing the fourth step. @unparalleled82
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Depends if you want to root it or not. If not then just reboot and should be on the version you've installed
unparalleled82 said:
Depends if you want to root it or not. If not then just reboot and should be on the version you've installed
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Well, something has gone wrong. when rebooting it only seems to go to the realme UI recovery I didn't want root so I could use Google Pay. I am not sure what do do now. Should I wipe data, and try to redo the whole thing? (edit: if you are a newcomer and see this message, be sure to look at page 2 (spoiler: it worked!))

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