Rewrite SKU and model number - Zenfone 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I think this is a really weird question, but there it goes:
I installed an older version of a CM12.1-based ROM, and it managed to wipe my SKU and Model Number information. So, when I try to install stock ROM via TWRP, it says "incorrect model". Is there any way I can fix this, changing manually SKU and model information, or overriding these checks in installation time?

senhordotempo said:
Hi,
I think this is a really weird question, but there it goes:
I installed an older version of a CM12.1-based ROM, and it managed to wipe my SKU and Model Number information. So, when I try to install stock ROM via TWRP, it says "incorrect model". Is there any way I can fix this, changing manually SKU and model information, or overriding these checks in installation time?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/general/asus-zenfone-5-6-cn-cucc-tw-to-ww-t2880211

You may only install stock ROM via stock Recovery. It's the most proper and recommended way.
Anyway, you can try to modify the ZIP file and remove the model asserts on the updater-script to try to make it flashable via TWRP.

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Stock rom/firmware zip?

Can anyone share it with me please? I see no one has uploaded it yet.
ahrion said:
I see no one has uploaded it yet.
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Because the phone is not out yet! (In the west)
ahrion said:
Can anyone share it with me please? I see no one has uploaded it yet.
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I'm no dev but I have to wonder, would the software have files written/coded in English inside of it. is it a convention ?
I would like to know if there is the possibility of installing the original firmware international version of axon7 Chinese model without root?
Unless the software checks at the start of the flashing process fail to match ROM with phone (so you don't try to flash a ROM for a different phone, which would brick it) it should work. As an aside, root/no root does not affect flashing, locked/unlocked boot-loader does but for ROMs signed by the manufacturer this isn't an issue either
ahrion said:
Can anyone share it with me please? I see no one has uploaded it yet.
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i have the 4GB modle ...can you tell me how i can i do it
am rely to help if you can root the device and get it clean without chines apps and am facing not compatible apps from google play and that rely frustrating in addition i can even install some apps related to my google plus or banks app it refuse to install ( not compatable )
abunhyan said:
i have the 4GB modle ...can you tell me how i can i do it
am rely to help if you can root the device and get it clean without chines apps and am facing not compatible apps from google play and that rely frustrating in addition i can even install some apps related to my google plus or banks app it refuse to install ( not compatable )
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expect ZTE releases the International firmware, then let's install on the Chinese model
I hope so......
how can i flash Stock ROM with twrp, when i make install from Zip, it died with this Error Message:
" Updater process ended with Error: 8
Error installing zip file'external_sd/update.zip"
and when i flash as Image, i have many Images like boot, echarge, mdtp, recovery and splash.img... whichs the right that after reboot my phone is boot and install the rom?
Or anyone can say me why starts my wifi(has no mac adress) and the fingerprint(can not add fingerprint) not on my Phone A2017G B03?
Schattenklinge said:
how can i flash Stock ROM with twrp, when i make install from Zip, it died with this Error Message:
" Updater process ended with Error: 8
Error installing zip file'external_sd/update.zip"
and when i flash as Image, i have many Images like boot, echarge, mdtp, recovery and splash.img... whichs the right that after reboot my phone is boot and install the rom?
Or anyone can say me why starts my wifi(has no mac adress) and the fingerprint(can not add fingerprint) not on my Phone A2017G B03?
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It seems that a mismatch between the system and boot causes issues with WiFi.
thx i know, but with the 2 adb calls to modemst has not worked...
and i am not shure we i can flash the boot and the /system with the right img.

How do I update to Android 7.0 on the Axon 7 (USA Model) with TWRP Recovery installed

I'm unable to unpate as of right now because I have TWRP recovery installed.
When I try to, it tells me " Package expects fingerprint of *original device fingerprint* this device has TWRP\Team_Win_Recovery_Proejct/ailsa_ii
Updater process ended with ERROR: 8
Error installing zip file '@/cache/recovery/block.map'"
I tried removing the part of the script that checks this, but then I got a different error (I don't remember what it was, it said something about "Boot:1826459185:1U57126581(Random numbers not the actual ones) contains unexpected content" or something like that
So I was wondering, how would I go and update to the new Android 7.0 update? (I also have the zip file of the update locally)
I would assume that I could flash stock recovery but a. I don't have the stock recovery.img, and b. I was reading around and someone mentioned that if I flashed stock recovery it'd delete all my data.
I'd be highly disappointed if the only way I could update to the 7.0 update is by deleting all my data. I'm sure there must be some way around it.
Can anyone help me out? I'm sure I'm not the only one that'll have this issue
EDIT: Flashed Recovery.img (Only recovery.img, via fastboot)
Results: Recovery is flashed and working.
Phone does boot up perfectly fine, no issues
Data is NOT lost.
Flashing the 7.0 update(A2017UV110B15) (Via stock recovery) [Remember to put it on your SDCard]:
Verifying update package...
Verified.
"EMC /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot****load of numbers)" has unexpected contents
Aborted
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( Same error as when I removed device verification.. maybe this is a user error and not a system/update error )
( Maybe I failed to download the update zip properly? I'll try the OTA update instead )
Downloading..
Rebooting..
Installing System Update...
Has unexpected contents
Package mixmatched
Aborted
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( No, not a user error I suppose.. I don't know what is wrong then! This is odd )
System update failed
Reason: The system update package did not match the phone
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And for the record, I am on A2017UV1.0.0B29
Andrew S.S. said:
I'm unable to unpate as of right now because I have TWRP recovery installed.
When I try to, it tells me " Package expects fingerprint of *original device fingerprint* this device has TWRP\Team_Win_Recovery_Proejct/ailsa_ii
Updater process ended with ERROR: 8
Error installing zip file '@/cache/recovery/block.map'"
I tried removing the part of the script that checks this, but then I got a different error (I don't remember what it was, it said something about "Boot:1826459185:1U57126581(Random numbers not the actual ones) contains unexpected content" or something like that
So I was wondering, how would I go and update to the new Android 7.0 update? (I also have the zip file of the update locally)
I would assume that I could flash stock recovery but a. I don't have the stock recovery.img, and b. I was reading around and someone mentioned that if I flashed stock recovery it'd delete all my data.
I'd be highly disappointed if the only way I could update to the 7.0 update is by deleting all my data. I'm sure there must be some way around it.
Can anyone help me out? I'm sure I'm not the only one that'll have this issue
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Flashing stock recovery will not delete your data. Find your stock firmware download on the forum or zte, pull recovery.img from it and flash in twrp.
Of course those who whine about wiping data usually are the ones who need to do it most.
FYI I updated, flashed twrp and then restored data from my b29 backup without issue. At least this way you can make a new backup before attempting.
You can also wait for the flashable .zips to show up and avoid all the hassle.
lafester said:
Flashing stock recovery will not delete your data. Find your stock firmware download on the forum or zte, pull recovery.img from it and flash in twrp.
Of course those who whine about wiping data usually are the ones who need to do it most.
FYI I updated, flashed twrp and then restored data from my b29 backup without issue. At least this way you can make a new backup before attempting.
You can also wait for the flashable .zips to show up and avoid all the hassle.
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Read my updated comment; Sorry that I didn't just edit the thread. And that makes sense. I think it would be wise for me to just wait.
First of all, flash rollback zip from DrakenFX.
Then update via OTA. That's all. I've done these steps yesterday and I'm using Nougat now.
WesTD said:
First of all, flash rollback zip from DrakenFX.
Then update via OTA. That's all. I've done these steps yesterday and I'm using Nougat now.
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I saw your post then had forgotten about it til now ( haven't checked ) but in the last month I've forgotten where the rollback zip is located / what thread. Any help would be appreciated.
Only use ota if you don't want twrp/root anymore.
Andrew S.S. said:
I saw your post then had forgotten about it til now ( haven't checked ) but in the last month I've forgotten where the rollback zip is located / what thread. Any help would be appreciated.
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Here you go; https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68873482&postcount=2

Canadian P10 Plus user here

I'm hoping someone can help out or point me in the right direction. I'm new to the Huawei environment.
My Rogers P10 Plus is currently on firmware VKY-L09C654B195. My bootloader is unlocked, I have TWRP installed, and I'm rooted (using this method - https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/development/root-huawei-p10-plus-vky-y-dm-verity-t3605061)
1) I've been getting notifications that there's a new system update, VKY-L09C654B198. I tried updating once and it obviously failed as it just rebooted into TWRP and nothing happened. Apparently I've read that I can't just update this way. I've searched the forum and seen various methods of updating (dload, HWOTA,...) but I can't seem to find this VKY-L09C654B198 file anywhere to manually download. How do I update my phone? Or better question, is it even worth my trouble to do this update?
2) I understand that DATA backup with TWRP is currently not working. Am I safe in assuming that doing a SYSTEM backup with TWRP, and backing up my apps and DATA with TitaniumBackup is sufficient if I end up messing up a firmware update?
if you want latest firmware from Huawei you would need it's original boot loader and non-root device :/ So so far you won't be able to get B198 atm since of no one has shared a copy of it. If you did it would require a re-root since updating the device would revoke the rooted changes. Which I mean root access will be lost.
ritchi3 said:
I'm hoping someone can help out or point me in the right direction. I'm new to the Huawei environment.
My Rogers P10 Plus is currently on firmware VKY-L09C654B195. My bootloader is unlocked, I have TWRP installed, and I'm rooted (using this method - https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-plus/development/root-huawei-p10-plus-vky-y-dm-verity-t3605061)
1) I've been getting notifications that there's a new system update, VKY-L09C654B198. I tried updating once and it obviously failed as it just rebooted into TWRP and nothing happened. Apparently I've read that I can't just update this way. I've searched the forum and seen various methods of updating (dload, HWOTA,...) but I can't seem to find this VKY-L09C654B198 file anywhere to manually download. How do I update my phone? Or better question, is it even worth my trouble to do this update?
2) I understand that DATA backup with TWRP is currently not working. Am I safe in assuming that doing a SYSTEM backup with TWRP, and backing up my apps and DATA with TitaniumBackup is sufficient if I end up messing up a firmware update?
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Any Luck. I need a twrp backup of VKY-L09C654B198. I wanted to install the Magisck custom rom and it failed. No my twrp says no OS installed and I rebooted into bootloader. I tried to restore with DC Phoenix, now my Serial number is 0123456789ABCDEF and I can't boot into twrp as the unlock code generated earlier no Longer works. If I use dc HCU tool to restore the serial number, I will need the twrp backup to restore my p10 Plus.
aiadegbite said:
Any Luck. I need a twrp backup of VKY-L09C654B198. I wanted to install the Magisck custom rom and it failed. No my twrp says no OS installed and I rebooted into bootloader. I tried to restore with DC Phoenix, now my Serial number is 0123456789ABCDEF and I can't boot into twrp as the unlock code generated earlier no Longer works. If I use dc HCU tool to restore the serial number, I will need the twrp backup to restore my p10 Plus.
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Sorry, I haven't been able to find anything to help with my issues. But it isn't really a big deal for me as it wasn't really a high priority. Sorry to hear about the trouble you've run into.
ritchi3 said:
Sorry, I haven't been able to find anything to help with my issues. But it isn't really a big deal for me as it wasn't really a high priority. Sorry to hear about the trouble you've run into.
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Mehn it's been a week and I am unable to boot the phone so sad:crying:
I found the update files for VKY-L09C654B198 on hicloud site, will I be able to get back to stock if I mess up something (like flashing custom ROMs...). I read up on guides for using HWOTA, is this all I need to be sure I can return to stock if I need to?
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I found the update files for VKY-L09C654B198 on hicloud site, will I be able to get back to stock if I mess up something (like flashing custom ROMs...). I read up on guides for using HWOTA, is this all I need to be sure I can return to stock if I need to?
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Care to share the update file? I might want to try going back to stock.

Serious problem installing stock firmware p10 lite

Hi everyone, I installed RR on my P10 lite (WAS-LX1A) and all used to work great except for the sound so I thought that the ROM was not good and I began to reinstall the backup of EMUI I did with TWRP but without success. So I searched online the stock firmware and I found several versions and I tried to install one using a guide and It seemed to work until I began the first configuration of the device. Every time I finish the configuration It resends me to the beginning and I cannot install other firmwares because they stuck on 5% or it gives me "Installation failed". I cannot install TWRP too because fastboot says "command not allowed" when I try to flash it even if my bootloader and Phone Finder are unlocked. Please help me.
I succeded in installing EMUI bit it's NRD90M test keys. I found online some guides that say to use twrp in order to flash the full update. But I cannot install any twrp because when I go in fastboot mode it says:
Bootloader unlock (red)
FRP Lock (green)
you need restore device with dcphoenix(paid method)
For any steps of fastboot, need frp unlock.
rambik33 said:
For any steps of fastboot, need frp unlock.
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fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (bootloader code)
exilio99 said:
Hi everyone, I installed RR on my P10 lite (WAS-LX1A) and all used to work great except for the sound so I thought that the ROM was not good and I began to reinstall the backup of EMUI I did with TWRP but without success. So I searched online the stock firmware and I found several versions and I tried to install one using a guide and It seemed to work until I began the first configuration of the device. Every time I finish the configuration It resends me to the beginning and I cannot install other firmwares because they stuck on 5% or it gives me "Installation failed". I cannot install TWRP too because fastboot says "command not allowed" when I try to flash it even if my bootloader and Phone Finder are unlocked. Please help me.
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Hello, you can not do nothing if either FRP or bootloader are locked. You can either use DC Unlocker to unlock the FRP lock or DC Phoenix To Flash The Stock Image all over again... or you can take it to repair for mainboard replacement. I reccomend that you unlock frp and then extract the stock firmware using huawei update extractor. You can get the firmware by installing Firmware Finder On your pc and then searching for an appropriate firmware.
Thanks, I succeeded installing a stock firmware I found online but there's another problem now. Some stock apps are missing just like the file gestor and the updater in settings. If I go in phone information it gives me that my firmware is NRD90m test-keys. What should do I do?
exilio99 said:
Thanks, I succeeded installing a stock firmware I found online but there's another problem now. Some stock apps are missing just like the file gestor and the updater in settings. If I go in phone information it gives me that my firmware is NRD90m test-keys. What should do I do?
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missing some apps because of dead cust,vendor,product...etc.
You can restore your phone using stock system updater and huawei firmware finder's proxy server
update to your device firmware version's fullOTA
and you can back to stock!
tested with my was-lx2j
sorry for my bad english
I'll try it. Thank you!
hayabusa2yk said:
missing firmware because of dead cust,vendor,product...etc.
You can restore your phone using stock system updater and huawei firmware finder's proxy server
update to your device firmware version's fullOTA
and you can back to stock!
tested with my was-lx2j
sorry for my bad english
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is it possible install apk from system/priv-app or similiar, i think is missed
foliaje said:
is it possible install apk from system/priv-app or similiar, i think is missed
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Yes you can but no need to do it because it already installed.
Sorry for my bad English
hayabusa2yk said:
Yes you can but no need to do it because it already installed.
Sorry for my bad English
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Excuse me but in 4th post, he hasn't an updater option in settings, in my second huawei(semi-breaked)
No updater, no file manager, no stock gapps(i dont care), build number system-5.1.78(fail to change oeminfo etc..) so tell me clearly like fix.
foliaje said:
Excuse me but in 4th post, he hasn't an updater option in settings, in my second huawei(semi-breaked)
No updater, no file manager, no stock gapps(i dont care), build number system-5.1.78(fail to change oeminfo etc..) so tell me clearly like fix.
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try firmware updating with hisuite + huawei firmware finder's proxy
I tried but it's stopped at 5% of installation. I cannot do a update through the updater because it doesn't exist in this test version. Can I try something else?
I tried with hisuite and firmware finder using the proxy method but it can't find any update...

OTA update ZIP packages for Lenovo Z6 Pro

So the version of the firmware I have is 11.0.054 which is a fairly old global firmware. It's really bad and I really want to update but since I don't own a PC my only option is to go through the process of manual installation of these ZIP packages...
The problem is though, I can't find the update files anywhere. I need 211 and so on until I get to 350.
Any idea where to get them?
Sorry the only file i can found for update.zip Ota start from 11.0.284.
You can look on 4pda
HTML:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=959099&st=820
Edit: i found your post on 4pda so my help is useless......... No ota by now ?
kzchy said:
So the version of the firmware I have is 11.0.054 which is a fairly old global firmware. It's really bad and I really want to update but since I don't own a PC my only option is to go through the process of manual installation of these ZIP packages...
The problem is though, I can't find the update files anywhere. I need 211 and so on until I get to 350.
Any idea where to get them?
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I guess your bootloader is still locked. You have 2 options to upgrade to latest roms, both will involve wiping all data on your phone, so backup first:
- without unlocking BL, you can flash official ROM files with QPST. This will bring you to latest version and remain 100% stock; hence you will get future OTAs
- Unlock BL and flash any rom you want using fastboot or TWRP. This will give you the flexibility to swap rom versions, in most case you will be able to go from CN to ROW without wiping data. But you won't get OTAs. For all future upgrades you will need to flash with TWRP manually.
Before hand, you will have to choose whether you want CN (11.1.105) or ROW (11.0.350) rom.
You'll find walkthroughs here or using google.

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