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By now, with all the OTA's, unless you are brand new to the 2013 X, you know you have to have stock recovery on your phone for an OTA Update or Soak Test to install, and your system can't be modified too much or it will fail the pre-flash validation checks built into the OTA.zip. (i.e. there is a manifest file that checks for specific files and their check sums before it will flash the ota).
If you have an unlocked bootloader, and rooted by flashing a 3rd party recovery (like TWRP, CWM, Philz, etc) and installing SuperSU, you likely didn't put stock recovery back on your phone.
IF you are close enough to stock (like I am... stock, unlocked, rooted, with adfree, wifi tether for root, greenify, Quick boot, and a few other apps that require root), you can just flash stock recovery and take the OTA.
The steps in this post help you do that, or get ready to do that, in case you are not near your PC when an OTA comes, of if you just don't want to use your PC.
NOTE: If you have changed too much of stock that the OTA fails, please see -> [FAQ] How to prepare for and take an OTA update (All Carriers)
NOTE: the following worked when updating 4.4 to 4.4.2, and 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 on my VZW Dev Edition X. Since Lollipop has not yet been released for my phone, I can't test this yet.
Note: If you have flashed your phone with another carrier's ROM, or have only flashed "parts" of your phone, these steps may not work!! Or they may cause you to brick!
NOTE: If your Bootloader version does NOT match the one for your phone's software version, taking an OTA could brick your phone!
You must have an Unlocked Bootloader and be rooted for these steps to work:
Obtain the STOCK Moto Recovery image, and TWRP image, for your phone:
On you phone, go App Drawer -> Settings... Make note of what is listed under System Version, and Android Version.
Visit one of the sites listed in -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347 and obtain the EXACT same ROM/SBF file that is currently on your phone. Download the ZIP to your PC.
Unzip or extract the RECOVERY.IMG file from the SBF ZIP file.
Download the latest TWRP Recovery from -> http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/234 (under the Download-Fastboot heading)
the latest SuperSU from -> http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu or the latest CWM / TWRP / MobileODIN installable ZIP from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Flashing Recovery
Place your stock recovery.img, the latest TWRP img, and the latest SuperSU.zip in your phone's DOWNLOAD folder.
Install Rashr.
On your phone, launch Rashr.
Scroll down and select other from storage
Browse and select your stock recovery
When it completes, pick the option to reboot to stock recovery.
Your device should reboot and display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress (logo with Exclamation mark)
Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key. You should be in Stock recovery now.
Reboot your phone as normal.
To reflash TWRP or other custom recovery, as long as you are still rooted, you can repeat the same steps, selecting your custom recovery in step 5.
How to SIDE LOAD an OTA.ZIP via this process
If your carrier has started the push of the OTA ZIP for your phone, but you haven't received it, and you've found the correct OTA ZIP posted online and would like to flash it, the following steps can be used...
Download the OTA ZIP file (usually named as BLUR_XXX.XXX.XXX.zip, where XXX.XXX.XXX is the build number the ZIP will update) to your phone's /SDCard
Perform steps 1-7 under Flashing Recovery above to flash STOCK recovery onto your phone, and reboot into Stock Recovery.
Use the Vol Down key to scroll to Apply Update From SDCard, and press the Power key to select.
Use Vol Down key to scroll to your OTA zip file, and press Power to select.
The install will begin by verifying the update package, then verifying files on your phone match.
If the install fails, it will be reported on the screen, along with why. (usually because you have modified system files, or are not on the correct ROM version). You need to fix these errors and try again.
If verifications are successful, the patching process steps will begin. This may take several minutes.
Your phone should report Script Succeeded and Install from sdcard Complete.
Ensure Reboot System Now is highlighted, and press the Power key to reboot the phone.
The initial reboot may take longer than a regular reboot.
Note: You will see Android Is Upgrading or Optimizing screen during the boot process, that is normal.
After the update install process is complete, use Rashr to flash TWRP (again, other from storage and pick your TWRP). When prompted, reboot into recovery (so twrp sticks). When in TWRP, select reboot to system.
If you lost root, reboot into TWRP recovery and install SuperSU.zip
How to Root with unlocked bootloader...
If you unlocked your bootload by getting the code from Moto, after taking the OTA you may root by following ->http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/how-to-how-to-root-5-1-unlocked-t3140217 NOTE: while the thread is titled for 5.1, it works on older Android versions as well.
Good work KidJoe :laugh::good:
I guess this will be more relevant as Soaks start heading out for the 2013 X...
Good post. Can I use the same process on MotoX 2014 pure? I have turned Moto OTA to get rid of constant "update available" notification, if I turn that back on, do you know where the OTA zip file is downloaded (i'm thinking cache )
ks73417 said:
Good post. Can I use the same process on MotoX 2014 pure? I have turned Moto OTA to get rid of constant "update available" notification, if I turn that back on, do you know where the OTA zip file is downloaded (i'm thinking cache )
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Yes, the OTA zip is usually stored in /cache (at least is is on the 2013 X, and my past Moto phones). it is usually named for the rom it is upgrading, not what the upgrade takes you to.
I don't see why this wont work on the 2014 X, as it did on older motos too.
Brother i got Motorola updates services update today. I will try your method once there will be available ota. And can you tell me how to backup my whole rom?
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ajsonofgod said:
Brother i got Motorola updates services update today. I will try your method once there will be available ota. And can you tell me how to backup my whole rom?
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In TWRP you can make a nandroid backup. I've never done it. I haven't had need because I run stock. If I need to reflash, I just reflash the same SBF I've been running.
I followed the instructions in the OP to return to stock recovery, then applied the OTA update Blur_Version.213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US, but am failing with this message
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh has unexpected contents
I haven't knowingly modified any system files, although I am rooted. Any thoughts about what this error might mean and how to resolve it?
ejlmd said:
I followed the instructions in the OP to return to stock recovery, then applied the OTA update Blur_Version.213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US, but am failing with this message
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh has unexpected contents
I haven't knowingly modified any system files, although I am rooted. Any thoughts about what this error might mean and how to resolve it?
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What ROM is on you phone to start with? On your phone go App Drawer -> Settings -> About.. tell me the Android Version, System Version and Build Number. Also what model X do you have?
213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US is an XT1053 4.4.4 update file for the XT1053 if I'm not mistaken. It is meant to be applied to a 4.4.3 stock rom, and it might apply to a 4.4.2 stock rom..
The OTA file will fail its pre-flash validation checks if you are not on the intended stock rom.
KidJoe said:
What ROM is on you phone to start with? On your phone go App Drawer -> Settings -> About.. tell me the Android Version, System Version and Build Number. Also what model X do you have?
213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US is an XT1053 4.4.4 update file for the XT1053 if I'm not mistaken. It is meant to be applied to a 4.4.3 stock rom, and it might apply to a 4.4.2 stock rom..
The OTA file will fail its pre-flash validation checks if you are not on the intended stock rom.
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Thank you. I'm embarrassed that I didn't perform sufficient due diligence. I am already on the same system version as the update (213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US ), which I mistakenly thought was to get to Lollipop from 4.4.4.
there any way to make a dump the stock recovery in Lollipop, without the need root?
ejlmd said:
Thank you. I'm embarrassed that I didn't perform sufficient due diligence. I am already on the same system version as the update (213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US ), which I mistakenly thought was to get to Lollipop from 4.4.4.
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Yeah, OTA Update files are often named including the version the phone must be on, not the version it takes the phone to.
Do I need to uninstall xPosed & GravityBox before I sideload L ? I guess, Kitkat version of xposed worn't work in L anyway.
ks73417 said:
Do I need to uninstall xPosed & GravityBox before I sideload L ? I guess, Kitkat version of xposed worn't work in L anyway.
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It's ABSOLUTELY BEST you avoid the update............but....
If you can't, it is highly recommended that you clean flash it...kind of the only choice. Flash the 4.4.4 Brazilian stock ROM. And install the update from recovery. You can reroot after adding TWRP back.
I am also on stock rom 4.4.4. But i dont have this rom on my pc for reflashing. Please provide link for download or some info related to it
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ajsonofgod said:
I am also on stock rom 4.4.4. But i dont have this rom on my pc for reflashing. Please provide link for download or some info related to it
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Please see the LINK in my signature for sites to download stock SBF files
ks73417 said:
Do I need to uninstall xPosed & GravityBox before I sideload L ? I guess, Kitkat version of xposed worn't work in L anyway.
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As explained elsewhere... Xposed makes changes to /system which cause OTA updates to fail their pre-flash validation checks.
It is recommended to boot to TWRP and install /SDcard/Android/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/files/Xposed-Disable-Recovery.zip then uninstall XPosed.
You will also need to undo any changes to /system or other parts the the OTA tries to validate before installing, or else it will fail.
You are correct that a newer version of Xposed is needed.
You may also want to wait on trying the 5.0.2 Leaks because if they are an early limited early test version, rather than a soak which is nearly ready to be pushed to all, you could be stuck on this version until an SBF leaks.
Update
Does anyone know how to return to stock recovery for lollipop? New update came up today but I have TWRP.
upload the stock recovery lollipop please!!!!
Good work, love your detailed explanations always .
lollipop Update for rooted XT1022s.
This is the Lollipop update for rooted XT1022s.Download links below. Please read the notes carefully before you do anything. Credits to the people who uploaded the soak OTA.
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Read this carefully.
1.This update is only for the XT1022 running stock firmware and not CM11.
2.Make sure that you haven't modified anything inside the internal (system) partitions or removed any packaged apps. If you have done so, undo those changes or customize the package as per the instructions given at the end.
3.also uninstall superuser buy going to permanent unroot also do a hard reset of the phone before proceeding
MAIN Steps (download's)
1.download stock rom from text attachement
2.use attachment file for flashing stock rom and locking bootloder
3 download adb setup
Note :you need to be on android 4.4.4 to use the above rom
Main steps (proceding)
1.extract adb and stock rom you just downloaded to same folder
2. download attachment Retail+lock and paste to the same folder where you just extracted adb and stock rom
3 now just run the Retail+lock.bat
4.wait till you see a notification locked
5.now setup device
now go through this ------------------>
Download link in text attachement the Lollipop OTA update for Moto E (342 MB)
2. Transfer the download firmware and renameit as (Blur_Version.22.21.32.condor_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zip) to SD card or internal memory.
3. Update Motorola Update Services app and Motorola Contextual Services app from Play store.
4. Now, go to phone Setting -> About phone -> and tap on System updates
Now proceed as per internal mobile instruction now you must be done
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If any question do comment in the replay section below
Thread Closed, this information is already out there.
Build Number: N900AUCUEOC1/N900AATTEOC1/N900AUCUEOC1
Backup anything important you might have on your phone before proceeding any further
Look Here For 100% Stock Non-Rooted Lollipop (OC1):- http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/100-stock-lollipop-5-0-n900aucueoc1-t3069609
100% Stock Non-Rooted Procedure
[You HAVE to be on NL1 NOT NC2, NJ5 or anything else]
1. Make sure you are on 100% stock non-rooted NL1 currently (ie no ROOT, NO BUSYBOX, NO Xposed etc.)
2. If you are not sure then restore to complete stock using this NL1 files. : Here
3. Now download the following file and save it on the external SD card: Here
4. Reboot into recovery by pressing Volume UP + Power + Home
5. Once in recovery select "apply update from external sd"
6. Then select the above file you downloaded called "N900A_OC1_Stock(100%).zip"
7. Enjoy 100% Stock Lollipop 5.0 (OC1).
8. If you change your mind and want root... then you can! (Just follow the procedure below).
Look at Post #2 For Rooted Lollipop (OC1):- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
100% Stock Rooted Original Procedure
1. Restore back to complete NC2 stock using this files: Here or Here
2. Root using Towelroot: Here
3. Install busybox: Here
4. Install SS: Here
5. Download the following files and save it on your external SD: Here and Here
6. Now follow steps 1 to 5 from this thread: Here
7. Once that is done go back to flash the above file you downloaded called "SM-N900A_NL1_Modem_Recover_Flashable.zip" and then after flash "N900A_OC1_Stock_Rooted.zip" using Safestrap.
8. Last, from the main menu press "Reboot," reboot into "Download" mode and flash the following files using Odin's AP slot: Here
100% Stock Rooted Alternate/Easier Procedure
1. Restore back to complete NC2 stock using this files: Here or Here
2. Root using Towelroot: Here
3. Install busybox: Here
4. Install SS: Here
5. Download the following files and save it on your external SD: Here
6. Extract the files from "stock-2015-03-24--23-26-50 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC1" folder in .7z file you downloaded above into your Safestrap backups folder, i.e: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx (the name of your backups folder may vary. If a backups folder does not already exist you must first create a backup using Safestrap's "Backup" function before proceeding).
7. Use Safestrap's Backup Function to back-up User Data.
8. Perform an "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
9. From the main menu press "Restore" and restore the stock-2015-03-24--23-26-50 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC1 backup.
10. Once complete press the back button twice to access your backups again and restore User Data.
11. Last, from the main menu press "Reboot," reboot into "Download" mode and flash the N900A_OC1_ALL_Other_Stock_Partitions.tar.md5 using Odin's PDA slot: Here
Download/Odin Mode Flash Counter after OC1 update: S2, T2, R2, A3, P2.....
GOOD NEWS..... Downgrade to NL1/NC2 still possible!!!!!
OC1 Stock Rooted Very Easy Procedure
1. Download this .zip and save it on external sd:- Here
2. Reboot into Safestrap.
3. Wipe everything expect external-sd.
4. Flash the .zip you download above called, "SM-N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Rooted_Rom.zip"
5. Reboot.
6. Enjoy Rooted Lollipop
To access Safestrap (only works if you followed "Very Easy Procedure"
1. Bring up Power Menu.
2. And select "Safestrap Recovery" from the Reboot Menu.
3. Flash/Backup anything you need to do in SS.
4. Once you are done with that....
5. Flash the file called "SM-N900A_OC1_Kernel_Safestrap_Installer.zip" which is located under /sdcard/OC1_Kernel/
Odin: 3.10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Only try it if you know how to restore to NC2/NL1. I don't want everyone to jump in at the same time. Let some brave soul try first and report back.
NON-Root method success confirmation:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59667605&postcount=27
Root method success confirmation:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59668138&postcount=37
Here's a Mega mirror of the NC2 Odin files: https://mega.co.nz/#F!wg5wRQrQ!vR7a6pze9dgSWjbaRSyhWA
EDIT: Should be stock, so you will have to go about rooting with towelroot and installing busybox and Safestrap.
Awesome, downloading now!
Nice work
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Koffed From my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
Walter.White said:
Only try it if you know how to restore to NC2/NL1. I don't want everyone to jump in at the same time. Let some brave soul try first and report back.
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Great work
here is safestrap recovery Lollipop installer
SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip 9.1 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
Walter can you run the Stock install on a NC2 non-rooted/stock device? Or does it have to be NL1?
kangi26 said:
Walter can you run the Stock install on a NC2 non-rooted/stock device? Or does it have to be NL1?
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It has to be on NL1 or it will fail the file integrity check . OTA.zip for NC2 to OC1 is different one 1197.08 MB according to this.. https://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB423151&cv=820
Just 2 questions!
I just have two questions!
1: can i apply this update from NJ5?
2:If i apply the update on Stock Recovery will it reset my phone?
Walter.White said:
It has to be on NL1 or it will fail the file integrity check . OTA.zip for NC2 to OC1 is different one 1197.08 MB according to this.. https://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB423151&cv=820
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Excellent, thanks! I'd hit the thanks button again, but I'm at quota
Javi22610 said:
I just have two questions!
1: can i apply this update from NJ5?
2:If i apply the update on Stock Recovery will it reset my phone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59667172
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Koffed From my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
Javi22610 said:
I just have two questions!
1: can i apply this update from NJ5?
2:If i apply the update on Stock Recovery will it reset my phone?
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I can tell you that I just learned,
1. No you MUST be on NL1
2. I don't know...........
Yup, the zip contains a bunch of binary patch files.
You must be on NL1 to flash.
Javi22610 said:
I just have two questions!
1: can i apply this update from NJ5?
2:If i apply the update on Stock Recovery will it reset my phone?
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1. Have to be on NL1.
2. I *think* it will but now 100% sure. So make sure you backup whatever that you need to.
Awesome! Will have to try it tomorrow
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I know we must be on NL1 and all but I'm running evolution 3.0 which is based on NL1 so can I just flash the OC1 file in ss and Odin the kernel and call it a night?
@Walter.White, could you just load the OTA to the phone after ODIN'ing NC2?
majortaylor said:
I know we must be on NL1 and all but I'm running evolution 3.0 which is based on NL1 so can I just flash the OC1 file in ss and Odin the kernel and call it a night?
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@majortaylor Nope. It wont work. Every step/warning of those steps is important.
@TeldenW Which procedure?
Keep in mind that the Rooted procedure will become bit easier once... someone provides me with the SS backup of Stock OC1 ROM.
I Need a Stock Based STABLE custom ROM For My Zen5 (2/16GB)
That Rom Has to Include dt2w and xposed Fetures....
N.B. I m in Lollipop 87 version
Thanks...
Naim Islam said:
I Need a Stock Based STABLE custom ROM For My Zen5 (2/16GB)
That Rom Has to Include dt2w and xposed Fetures....
N.B. I m in Lollipop 87 version
Thanks...
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Download stock based KitKat rom . Its most stable as users reported that .
But I m in Lollipop
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Find the instructions in dowgrading to kitkat from lollipop and download links from here: https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_5_A501CG/HelpDesk_Download/
Version WW_5.3.3.3 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 720.15 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
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Version WW_5.2.2.2 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 730.49 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
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wirleyvaldez said:
Find the instructions in dowgrading to kitkat from lollipop and download links from here: https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_5_A501CG/HelpDesk_Download/
Version WW_5.3.3.3 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 720.15 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
Download from Global
Version WW_5.2.2.2 (Downgrad Version)
Description ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) downgrade SOP (Downgrade from L to KK), V2.21.40.44 Only for WW SKU*
Notice:
1. Please must to download the UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip to perform downgrade procedure.
2. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
3. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
4. Downgrade image will only revert back to latest KK version
5. After OTA downgrade, device will perform factory reset automatically.then reboot automatically to complete upgrade process
6. System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrade
Downgrade Steps (From L to KK)
1. Download the downgrade tool: UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip/UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user.zip
2. Using MTP connecting ZenFone5 with PC. (Enable MTP: Setting-->Storage-->press the USB icon on right corner--> Enable MTP)
3. Copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.3.3.3-user.zip to t he ZenFone5 internal storage.
4. Remove the USB cable, the device will pops up the system upgrade information.
5. After finished, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
6. Then copy file UL-ASUS_T00F-TW-5.2.2.2-user to the ZenFone5 internal storage again.
7. After downgraded, device will auto reboot and perform factory reset.
8. After finished, please go to Settings->About-> software information->Build number. The version should be V2.21.40.44
File Size 730.49 MBytesupdate 2015/06/03
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Thanks...
I Knew It..
But I need Custom rom Name which is Stock Kitakat Based/Lollipop Based
Naim Islam said:
Thanks...
I Knew It..
But I need Custom rom Name which is Stock Kitakat Based/Lollipop Based
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Here you go, here are custom roms based on Lollipop version of our stock firmware
MNML: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/mnml-stock-rom-5-0-t3421450
Blue Light: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-bluelight-zenfone-5-3-24-40-87-t3481394
Montana: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-montana-rom-zenfone-5-6-t3442202
CleanStock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/cleanstock-rom-v1-zenfone-5-a500cg-t3378800
Yup, choose wisely. Read user comments first.
wirleyvaldez said:
Here you go, here are custom roms based on Lollipop version of our stock firmware
MNML: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/mnml-stock-rom-5-0-t3421450
Blue Light: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-bluelight-zenfone-5-3-24-40-87-t3481394
Montana: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-montana-rom-zenfone-5-6-t3442202
CleanStock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/cleanstock-rom-v1-zenfone-5-a500cg-t3378800
Yup, choose wisely. Read user comments first.
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Thanks a Lot
Bt I Saw All Comments of those Roms.
Bt O have Confusion Which Is Most Stable Form
Network/Sim Issue,
Gapps Issue,
Reboot Issue???
Naim Islam said:
Thanks a Lot
Bt I Saw All Comments of those Roms.
Bt O have Confusion Which Is Most Stable Form
Network/Sim Issue,
Gapps Issue,
Reboot Issue???
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For now, i use the n-ify rom. With a few tweaks, it became my daily driver and am satisfied. If you dont want it, stick to stock kitkat firmware.
wirleyvaldez said:
For now, i use the n-ify rom. With a few tweaks, it became my daily driver and am satisfied. If you dont want it, stick to stock kitkat firmware.
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n-ify Stable?
Any Issue of above comment?
Naim Islam said:
n-ify Stable?
Any Issue of above comment?
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Just the sms app, you need to move it from system/app to system/priv-app and voila all good.. Gps is also not that good and if you are a traveller, i cannot recommend this rom to you.
wirleyvaldez said:
Just the sms app, you need to move it from system/app to system/priv-app and voila all good.. Gps is also not that good and if you are a traveller, i cannot recommend this rom to you.
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I m Not a Traveller
I Need For Battery Backup And Customizing.....
Naim Islam said:
I m Not a Traveller
I Need For Battery Backup And Customizing.....
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Then it will be good for you. my screen on time was 3 hours and 23 minutes using this rom. Install forcedoze too
wirleyvaldez said:
Then it will be good for you. my screen on time was 3 hours and 23 minutes using this rom. Install forcedoze too
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Wow!!
I Have a Universal Problem
After Bootloader Unlocked my Cam Cant work
if I flash This rom, that prblm will solve??
Sorry for My Bad English
Naim Islam said:
Wow!!
I Have a Universal Problem
After Bootloader Unlocked my Cam Cant work
if I flash This rom, that prblm will solve??
Sorry for My Bad English
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No it won't solve ur problem . Better stick to rom which uses stock kernel . That's the only possible solution for you.
wirleyvaldez said:
Then it will be good for you. my screen on time was 3 hours and 23 minutes using this rom. Install forcedoze too
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what tweaks are you using to get 3 hours on-screen like that? Normally I've just seen it when I used Kitkat rom but on any Marshmallow rom... hell no
nheolinkin said:
what tweaks are you using to get 3 hours on-screen like that? Normally I've just seen it when I used Kitkat rom but on any Marshmallow rom... hell no
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Just use greenify and forcedoze sir.
I used almost all stock based roms..
Its annoying with unsolved freezing issue..
In my opinion Blue light rom is a little bit stable..
Of all of these..
So i tried to install the update for my OnePlus5 but TWRP gives ERROR 7 i also tried to wipe my data (including system),
i also tried to install the update with the stock recovery (without root) and the update just fails
oxygen updater won´t work aswell
thanks in advance
i´ve trieded newer versions of oxygen os too
sry for my bad english i am german
Hi!
Are you trying to install a full OTA zip (1GB+ in file size), or a partial OTA (more around 50 MB - 200 MB) over your current 5.1.2 ROM?
At this point I would suggest you flash a full OTA zip of OOS 5.1.4, either through TWRP or OnePlus' recovery. @Titokhan provides a list of mirrors where you can download full signed flashable zips. Make sure to compare the MD5 signature of your downloaded file with the reference signature inscribed on the download page -- this makes sure your download is not corrupted.
Alexandre-P said:
Hi!
Are you trying to install a full OTA zip (1GB+ in file size), or a partial OTA (more around 50 MB - 200 MB) over your current 5.1.2 ROM?
At this point I would suggest you flash a full OTA zip of OOS 5.1.4, either through TWRP or OnePlus' recovery. @Titokhan provides a list of mirrors where you can download full signed flashable zips. Make sure to compare the MD5 signature of your downloaded file with the reference signature inscribed on the download page -- this makes sure your download is not corrupted.
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i used the OTA before but i will try the OTA you suggested
thanks in advanced:good:
Edit: can i theoretically use a newer version than 5.1.4?
Fredwuz said:
Edit: can i theoretically use a newer version than 5.1.4?
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OnePlus enabled Treble on the OP5 around stable release 5.1.5, and release notes for 5.1.5 stressed that the device should be on 5.1.4 before applying the 5.1.5 upgrade. The release notes for 5.1.6 also stressed that the user first upgrade to 5.1.5 before applying the 5.1.6 system upgrade. Based on that information, I would highly suggest you make sure your device works correctly on 5.1.4 first, then 5.1.5, followed by 5.1.6, and only then you upgrade to a later release.
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OnePlus enabled Treble on the OP5 around stable release 5.1.5, and release notes for 5.1.5 stressed that the device should be on 5.1.4 before applying the 5.1.5 upgrade. The release notes for 5.1.6 also stressed that the user first upgrade to 5.1.5 before applying the 5.1.6 system upgrade. Based on that information, I would highly suggest you make sure your device works correctly on 5.1.4 first, then 5.1.5, followed by 5.1.6, and only then you upgrade to a later release.
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so i flashed version 5.1.3 and it did work but when i tried to flash to version 5.1.4 TWRP was stuck in "Patching system image unconditionally..." did i do something wrong?
After i flashed to 5.1.3 the devices worked normal as always
Here's what I would do:
1. Flash 5.1.3 -- don't re-root, don't flash TWRP.
2. At this point, if you try to boot to recovery, you should have OnePlus' recovery. That's cool, just leave it that way.
3. Boot to system. Allow the system to find newer upgrades, and apply them using the system updater as they come.
4. When you're all updated again to latest release, follow instructions to TWRP and root the device.
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Here's what I would do:
1. Flash 5.1.3 -- don't re-root, don't flash TWRP.
2. At this point, if you try to boot to recovery, you should have OnePlus' recovery. That's cool, just leave it that way.
3. Boot to system. Allow the system to find newer upgrades, and apply them using the system updater as they come.
4. When you're all updated again to latest release, follow instructions to TWRP and root the device.
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now the updater says my system is up-to-date but i only have 5.1.3 installed
Fredwuz said:
now the updater says my system is up-to-date but i only have 5.1.3 installed
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Reboot, wait some time.
What is sometime are about 5 hours enough?
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Fredwuz said:
What is sometime are about 5 hours enough?
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You can try to use a VPN(app) which connects to another country to force the update. Or flash it with the stock recovery by downloading the file, place it in .ota folder and update it.
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You can try to use a VPN(app) which connects to another country to force the update. Or flash it with the stock recovery by downloading the file, place it in .ota folder and update it.
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I tried to use tunnelbear and connected to USA but the updater won't find an update now I will try the other method but can't I just use the lokal Upgrade Option in the updater?
Edit: I have to use version 5.1.4 or?
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Fredwuz said:
I tried to use tunnelbear and connected to USA but the updater won't find an update now I will try the other method but can't I just use the lokal Upgrade Option in the updater?
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Yes you can, that's what I suggested already
My experience with the 5.1.4 update - ERROR 7 & Treble error fix
Hi, I have 3 OnePlus 5's in my household and I have gotten them all to update to 5.1.4, then 5.1.5, then 5.1.6+ with this method.
(5.1.4 and then 5.1.5 is needed before flashing 5.1.6 or greater).
In my experience, no matter what caches I cleared or what recoveries I had used, 5.1.4 was not flashable on all three devices with the bootloader unlocked. If you have the patience and time, this method should 99.99% work for you if done correctly (leaving a 0.01% chance of failure just in case it does fail lol but that shouldn't happen.)
1.) Firstly, back up your device. I suggest doing this by making a full titanium backup, and copying all the files on the internal storage to a folder on your computer.
This may take a while to copy. In my experience, the fastest way to copy all the data off to the computer is to boot the device into TWRP recovery, plug a good USB C cable in to the device and to the PC's USB port, unlock the device in TWRP (put in the password/pattern to decrypt and mount the data partition [Ignorable if you dont set a password on the device]), and use the adb pull command to pull the files off the device. I found that ADB pull works much faster than an mtp file transfer in windows explorer.
Steps for ADB pull:
Ensure adb is installed on the computer with adb drivers. For Windows, open command prompt or powershell as admin. Type in adb devices and hit enter. If your OnePlus device comes up, then all is good. Use the command (without the square brackets):
[ adb pull /sdcard "XXX/." ]
Replace XXX with a directory on your computer (for example, you can do [ adb pull /sdcard "C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Desktop\OnePlus/." ]
If anyone notices any issues with this command please let me know so I can update the post. I am writing this off memory, so there may be minor mistakes.
2.) After your device backs up and you're happy with the backup (i.e. everything you need backed-up is saved off of the phone onto the computer), It's time to relock the bootloader and restore the firmware on the phone.
I haven't tried a simple fastboot OEM relock command, so I cannot say whether that is sufficient enough.
What I did was follow this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/unbrick-tool-oneplus-5-t3648169
Download the Driver and the Oxygen version.
Once downloaded, extract the driver Driver_OnePlus5.zip file to its own folder. Extract the firmware to its own folder (cheeseburger_23_O.13_170803).
3.) Using the firmware restoring tool to relock the bootloader and restore the device to factory firmware condition.
Now:
Turn off your OnePlus 5 device.
Hold volume up key.
Plug USB cable in to the PC and the Type-C side to the device. Make sure only volume up is held whilst you do this.
Open device manager and check for missing drivers/driver issues. If the driver isn't detected, use device manager to browse for the extracted Driver_OnePlus5 folder you made earlier.
The LED light on the OnePlus 5 should be yellow if I can remember correctly.
Open msm download tool as an adminstrator (right click, run as administrator)
Click the start button on the top left of the msm download tool. (If nothing happens, make sure drivers are installed properly and that the device is in download mode [Repeat the above steps])
If successful, one of the "Device Type" should show your device connected {com device} and the download process and time row will update. Wait for the download progress to finish. The device will reboot on its own when completed. The status should turn green and say done/finished (If I remember correctly).
When your device reboots, do a quick setup. Don't bother putting your google account in or restoring anything if you plan on unlocking the bootloader later for TWRP or other reasons.
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone. For now, just focus on the updates.
Connect the device to Wi-Fi. I found one of the devices I used this method on wouldn't connect to Wi-Fi (modem issue or something). Luckily, I had the 5.1.4 update already downloaded on the computer so I copied the update to the root folder on the device and used the local upgrade option in the OTA update options (in the phone system update settings). Updating the firmware fixed my Wi-Fi issue.
Basically, just do the OTA updates as you would normally. Start with 5.1.4, then you can do the 5.1.5. Do not jump to 5.1.7 because OnePlus only just added treble support in 5.14/5.15 releases so it is important do do those in order first. If you can, do 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6 and then 5.1.7 in order. Just follow the updates that the OTA screen allows you to take.
Notes for the Pie update:
I haven't had issues installing Pie with the bootloader unlocked, so if you wish to stay on oreo for now and update later with an unlocked bootloader, that should be fine.
If your bootloader is locked, and you're on at least OOS 5.1.5, you should be able to flash the Pie OTA with the stock recovery without issues.
If you encounter issues installing Pie, and your bootloader is unlocked follow this:
Unlocked bootloader - Pie Update - Removing compatibility.zip from firmware archive:
Method 1: Pre-Removed compatibility.zip modified firmwares:
For STABLE:Follow this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003
Download " OxygenOS 9.0.0 Full Zip (modified, without compatibility.zip) ".
For BETA:Follow this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-beta-1-android-oreo-t3710003
Download " OxygenOS Open Beta XX Full Zip (modified, without compatibility.zip) ".
You will need a Pie-compatible recovery. Download a compatible custom Recovery (TWRP) (Also available on https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-beta-1-android-oreo-t3710003 )
Flash a Pie-compatible TWRP and boot into it.
Copy the downloaded " OxygenOS Open Beta XX Full Zip (modified, without compatibility.zip) " to the device.
In TWRP, use: Wipe > Advanced wipe > Select dalvik-cache and cache > Swipe to wipe.
I would recommend taking a nandroid backup before proceeding, if you have any important data on the device.
Flash the downloaded " OxygenOS Open Beta XX Full Zip (modified, without compatibility.zip) ".
Wipe dalvik-cache and cache.
Enjoy Pie.
Method 2: Manual Method to remove compatibility.zip for unlocked bootloaders:
Download the FULL firmware OTA (from device settings, or from the OnePlus website).
Copy the firmware to the computer (If downloaded on the device, it will be in the ".ota" folder. Else, it is available on the OnePlus firmware downloads page.
Open the firmware archive with 7-Zip.
Delete Compatibility.zip from the archive.
Copy the now-modified firmware back to the device.
You will need a Pie-compatible recovery. Download a compatible custom Recovery (TWRP) (Also available on https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/official-oxygenos-beta-1-android-oreo-t3710003 )
Flash a Pie-compatible TWRP and boot into it.
In TWRP, use: Wipe > Advanced wipe > Select dalvik-cache and cache > Swipe to wipe.
I would recommend taking a nandroid backup before proceeding, if you have any important data on the device.
Flash your manually-modified OTA/firmware archive in TWRP.
Wipe dalvik-cache and cache.
Enjoy Pie.
DO NOT use winrar or any other non-recommended programs to remove compatibility.zip. I found that winrar causes treble errors or error 7.
4.) Re-unlocking the bootloader & Restoring your data.
Once you've installed 5.1.5 or greater, you can now safely go into developer settings and enable oem unlocking, and then reboot to the bootloader to unlock the bootloader (which will wipe/erase the phone data but keep the version to whatever you updated it to). You may then proceed to install TWRP, magisk if you plan on restoring with titaniumbackup, and restore all your sd card contents (or the sd card contents that you need) back from the computer backup the the device (I usually use ADB Push whilst booted in TWRP recovery because it copies quicker than MTP).
Updates should work from now on ( I was able to install android PIE Beta with the bootloader unlocked [See the Pie notes above]. Only had issues with the 5.14 / 5.15 updates with the bootloader unlocked ).
Hope this helps. If anyone has any more information, or questions about this method, do share. Like I said earlier, if done correctly, this method should definitely work for you guys.
Love you Guys:victory:
I did it and it worked first I flashed version 5.1.3 then version 5.1.4 and then I used the updater to upadate directly to version 9.0.0 and it worked :victory:
Thanks a lot and a happy new year
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Fredwuz said:
Love you Guys:victory:
I did it and it worked first I flashed version 5.1.3 then version 5.1.4 and then I used the updater to upadate directly to version 9.0.0 and it worked :victory:
Thanks a lot and a happy new year
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Fredwuz said:
Love you Guys:victory:
I did it and it worked first I flashed version 5.1.3 then version 5.1.4 and then I used the updater to upadate directly to version 9.0.0 and it worked :victory:
Thanks a lot and a happy new year
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Glad you got it working! Happy new year to you as well