[Guide][Zenfone 2]Flash Custom ROM in Unlocked Android 6.0 - ZenFone 2 General

**All credit to @shakalaca for his dedication. Also thanks to Enjie in Taiwan Asus Zentalk forum.
**Do it at your risk
This guide is to help you flash custom rom, like CM 13, in unlocked Android 6.0.
The point of this thread is to pack signature files into TWRP and boot.img so that we can boot from custom roms.
This thread won't be needed if TWRP/Custom Rom patch into MM the signature file in the future. For now, sorry for the mess.
1.Add signature to TWRP
a. Download your favorite twrp. The latest official twrp is doable.
b.Download and unzip the attached file: recovery_z00a.sig
c.Copy the above 2 files in the same directory.
d.Activate cmd window in your pc (window button + R, type cmd, Enter)
e.Add signature to TWRP in cmd window: (Suppose you put all files in c:\) , replace <twrp.img> with your TWRP file name.
Code:
cd c:\
copy /b <twrp.img> + recovery_z00a.sig recovery_mod.img
Now you will see a new file, recovery_mod.img created.
2.Add signature to boot.img
a. Unzip and extract boot.img from custom rom.
b. Download and unzip the attached file: boot_z00a.sig
c.Copy the above 2 files in the same directory.
d.Activate cmd window in your pc (window button + R, type cmd, Enter)
e.Add signature to boot.img in cmd window: (Suppose you put all files in c:\)
Code:
cd c:\
copy /b boot.img + boot_z00a.sig boot_mod.img
Now you will see a new file, boot_mod.img created.
3.Unlock MM6.0.
Refer to this thread. This is a 2 click unlock procedure. The device should be unlocked before we can flash twrp and custom rom.
4. After the device is unlocked, in bootloader, flash TWRP recovery now:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_mod.img
5. Boot from TWRP
6. Flash custom rom from TWRP
7. After done flashing custom rom in TWRP, flash boot_mod.img from TWRP.
Or, from bootloader:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_mod.img
8.Reboot system.
*My suggestion is to put the revised kernel in SD card. Later on If you upgrade custom rom, it is easier to flash the repacked boot_mod.img again in TWRP.

god bless you

Thanks But is there any way I can add the signature in kernel and recovery in android without pc. Can I use those commands in android terminal?

Thanks,man

pless support Z008

MrPhamHpGYC said:
pless support Z008
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Z008 files

Any other easy method for noob like me please..
Sent from my ASUS_Z008 using XDA-Developers mobile app

kjinx01 said:
Any other easy method for noob like me please..
Sent from my ASUS_Z008 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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It won't be easy unless TWRP and Custorm Roms patch the signature files with them. Maybe we should wait after ASUS roll out its official release.

i try step by step and its work , i flash blurOS on my marshmallow based zenfone . thanks for your hardwork mate

Thanks a lot!!! I already wanted to throw this damn Z00A against the next wall, since neither 5.0 nor 6.0 were working flawlessly. But CM13 is fantastic! Best rom so far. Will never go back to stock.

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which rom do i use? can i use cm13 to get the boot.img file

Guys, I want to root my Z00A (MM beta -- .111 build). Is there a way without unlocking the bootloader?
Also I want to know whether the Asus official bootunlocker tool can be used in this MM .111 build so that I can flash CM13 instead.
Thanks in advance.

rohithramesh96 said:
Guys, I want to root my Z00A (MM beta -- .111 build). Is there a way without unlocking the bootloader?
Also I want to know whether the Asus official bootunlocker tool can be used in this MM .111 build so that I can flash CM13 instead.
Thanks in advance.
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Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/android-6-0-beta-root-xposed-downgrade-t3404321

Hi. where I can find more modern sig keys? I make custom kernel for marshmallow and use old ramdisk from 4.21.40.61 firmware. If I take ramdisk from boot.img from newer firmware and tnen pack back into boot.img, then to sign boot.img, device can't start. I suppose the reason of this- incompatible key?

Hi,
How could I manually sign these files on Ubuntu-based OS? I'm no longer use Windows as my daily OS. Thanks.
Also: Could anyone provide MM final signature keys?
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krasCGQ said:
Also: Could anyone provide MM final signature keys?
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yes, I get it and use it for sign my lastest kernels. for recovery sign you may use old keys, it compatible

Hi guys , my zf2 is unlocked and rooted ( MM stock .134 )
Is possible sign stock boot.img and stock recovery.img for pass the verification on boot ??

siteswap said:
Hi guys , my zf2 is unlocked and rooted ( MM stock .134 )
Is possible sign stock boot.img and stock recovery.img for pass the verification on boot ??
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That's what I want to know. And, I want to know too if there is any ota for the marshmallow, and want to flash it, the bootloader needs to be relocked or not? And, dont need to un- systemless root+xposed, right?
Someone who uses MM beta before and succesfully flash ota with unlocked bootloader + systemless root and xposed can you confirm me please?
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I used MM beta, and after that i update to MM ( .134 ) official Fw , and my bootloader was locked.
For unlock+root i used shakalaka metod in xda index.
At moment the last ota that you can find is .134 in Asus site , but i dont know if in future the new ota will relock bootloader

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Reinstall Flyme without locking BL

Hi,
Soon (I hope), Flyme 5 will be available for our MX4. So I'd like to know before, how to reinstall flyme without loosing my Philz touch and unlocked BL.
Can I do something like that :
- Download an update.zip
- Convert system.new.dat to system.img
- Copy it to the root of the phone
- Via ADB, flash it with "dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/system"
Can this be a good solution to keep Philz touch and unlocked BL ?
Thank you,
Clément
What I have done:
-downloaded MX4 4.2.8.2A (my MX4 is the Chinese version) ZIP, unpacked it in a folder and replaced the stock uboot.img file with the patched one;
-afterwards I have rebuilt the update.zip file with the new folder contents; then I have copied the modified update.zip file to the MX4 internal storage;
-flashed patched MX4 recovery file via FastBoot; got into recovery and flashed the modified update.zip by ticking both boxes (clear data);
My MX4 has booted afterwards just file and I was also able to keep my bootloader unlocked. You should follow these steps when you want to get back to Flyme when you have installed CM12.1 .
I know this method but Flyme 5 come with Android 5.1, patched uboot.img may be incorrect for this firmware no ?
furious.builder said:
Hi,
Soon (I hope), Flyme 5 will be available for our MX4. So I'd like to know before, how to reinstall flyme without loosing my Philz touch and unlocked BL.
Can I do something like that :
- Download an update.zip
- Convert system.new.dat to system.img
- Copy it to the root of the phone
- Via ADB, flash it with "dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/system"
Can this be a good solution to keep Philz touch and unlocked BL ?
Thank you,
Clément
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This probably wont work, I own a mx5 and when you try to go from flyme 5 to flyme 4.5 flashing system partition, it gets stuck at flyme recovery. Probably Flyme 5 requires new Flyme 5 kernel to boot, and it is not compatible with flyme 4.5.
You can also try to put patched uboot to flyme 5 update.zip and flash it, as said before
iicc said:
This probably wont work, I own a mx5 and when you try to go from flyme 5 to flyme 4.5 flashing system partition, it gets stuck at flyme recovery. Probably Flyme 5 requires new Flyme 5 kernel to boot, and it is not compatible with flyme 4.5.
You can also try to put patched uboot to flyme 5 update.zip and flash it, as said before
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But with patched uboot.img from 4.2.8.2A while flashing Flyme 5 can it cause brick ? :/
furious.builder said:
But with patched uboot.img from 4.2.8.2A while flashing Flyme 5 can it cause brick ? :/
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I think that it shouldnt cause brick, but maybe Meizu had developed other way to avoid users to unlock bootloader so it causes a brick.. I dont know
I do not think we will ever have a Flyme 5 + unlocked bootloader situation since the only combination right now is 4.2.8.2 + patched bootloader for the same version (patching newer bootloader won't work with current software). So when going to CM I guess it would be always the safest to downgrade to 4.2.8.2.
I think is real, because uboot.img responsible for the initial boot , all as Android is responsible boot.img.
But boot.img on Meizu with closed source.
So the only way will be to flash patched recovery then install official update.zip which will relock BL ? :/
It is the safest option. But you can downgrade to 4.2.8.2 and unlock bootloader to flash roms.
In the case that Meizu locks the downgrade to lower firmwares as they do with the M1 Note, maybe you can flash a lower flyme recovery and flash 4.2.8.2. This is the method to downgrade in M1 Note
Okay I understand But if BL is locked then it's not possible to flash an older stock recovery no ?
Yes, It is possible only if the recovery is from the same version. For example, you can flash chinese flyme recovery but not an international flyme recovery.
But only if boot (kernel) partition have not changed, if not maybe your phone will not boot and you will only can enter to fastboot..
So I dont know what would happen if flashing a Flyme 4.5 chinese recovery in Flyme 5 to downgrade in the case meizu locks the downgrade
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Okay thank you iicc so we need to wait for Flyme 5
Meizu has said they will not support multilanguaje on chinese roms in Flyme 5, so I think they would not lock the downgrade to Flyme 4.5.
Yeah I know, I'm very disappointed about that... I recommanded Meizu phones to many guys, including my father who doesn't speak English at all, so he bought a MX5 directly from China :/ Very bad choice from Meizu
I got an idea ! Can something like this work ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387941
furious.builder said:
I got an idea ! Can something like this work ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387941
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Mmm probably yes, is a good idea.
Other way to do faster is flashing Flyme 5 system.img using "dd", turn down the phone, boot into the fastboot mode, flash boot.img from Flyme 5 and reboot.
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I'll try with 4.5.7A
I also read that at every boot Flyme wanted to flash stock recovery, it's not due to system.img nor boot.img ?
Got a problem.... system.img that I extracted from system.new.dat isn't correct so Android Kitchen don't packed it
(It said : NON-YAFFS/NON-TAR FILE FORMAT DETECTED IN ROM)
EDIT : I bypassed the problem I'm uploading the flashable zip for testers
Uploaded : https://mega.nz/#!DR9h0KAQ!ZfWMCbeZrxH7SyxlCeOMA8HT6Ilte51o2z9WbLkauW8

how to reverse LP kernel to KK redmi 2 PRO

then this problem install TWRP 3.0 changes the kernel for the installation of LP and MM over all users have this problem can not install another LP rom in my case only with the MIUI 5.1 LP installed OTHER roms for loop and do not know what to do to return to kernel kk
someone help
any suggestion
to reverse , install rom Miui KK using fastboot (MiFlash to PC).
already tried with fastboot mode
Cecell3000 said:
to reverse , install rom Miui KK using fastboot (MiFlash to PC).
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over the issue I have to unlock it already tried but can not yet appear path not found
unpack rom specific to fastboot(miflash):
bigota.d.miui.com/V7.1.1.0.KHJMICK/wt88047_global_images_V7.1.1.0.KHJMICK_20151209.0000.6_4.4_global_a49c63ee30.tgz
tutorial:
xiaomiredmi2br.blogspot.com.br/2015/10/tutorial-instalando-rom-original-do.html?m=1
Cecell3000 said:
unpack rom specific to fastboot(miflash):
bigota.d.miui.com/V7.1.1.0.KHJMICK/wt88047_global_images_V7.1.1.0.KHJMICK_20151209.0000.6_4.4_global_a49c63ee30.tgz
tutorial:
xiaomiredmi2br.blogspot.com.br/2015/10/tutorial-instalando-rom-original-do.html?m=1
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The main thing is, you have to extract the tgz file, which will result in a tar file, so extract that again, add the adb files in that folder and follow the other steps

Guide to flashing MIUI-based roms through TWRP without hardbrick

THIS GUIDE IS FOR ALL MIUI BASED ROMS WHETHER IT IS OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL(Xiaomi.eu,sphinx) OR MODDED(smiui).This is for the people who unlocked bootloader through the unofficial way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-bootloader-waiting-permission-t3349886
People with officially unlocked bootloader can also try just to be on safer side...nothing to lose right?
Many people after unlocking their bootloaders flashed miui recovery/fastboot roms through twrp/miflash and got their device hardbricked with locked bootloader, which is a pretty messed up situtation, (follow this guide if you are a victim
http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html
) and the only way to unbrick from that state is test-point method which voids warranty of course. Others who flashed fastboot roms with default recovery using miflash ends up with locked bootloader too, so I'm gonna share steps by which you can flash full recovery/fastboot roms and not get harbricked/locked bootloader:-
1) First let me tell you why it happens, every recovery rom zip file has a firmware-update folder containing a emmc_appsboot.mbn file, that file relocks bootloader everytime a full rom recovery rom is flashed, fastboot roms also have the same emmc_appsboot.mbn file.
2) To flash recovery roms through twrp, delete the emmc_appsboot.mbn file from the firmware_update folder inside the rom zip file, and then flash rom. Winrar works best, open the recovery zip file with winrar and open firmware-update folder and right click on the emmc_appsboot file and select delete, wait for it to complete(takes some time). For fastboot roms extract the download fastboot file and delete the file emmc_appsboot.mbn file from the images folder. Also in order to keep your desired recovery like TWRP intact, delete the recovery.img file. Edit :- Tested it on my Redmi note 3 pro, deleting only the emmc_appsboot.mbn file works, no need of deleting entire firmware-update folder.
3) To update roms, first download OTA through updater app (or download it from pc) and then open the OTA zip file (located inside downloaded roms folder) and delete emmc_appsboot.mbn file inside the firmware-update folder and then flash through twrp. OTA's can relock bootloader and hardbrick(as it happened in Mi4c).Can't flash OTA due to build fingerprint error? Follow this guide
http://en.miui.com/thread-262947-1-1.html
4) After flashing rom through twrp, flash modified boot.img specific for that miui version, or else you will get bootloop. Guide to make modified boot.img http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/creating-modified-boot-img-enabling-adb-t3359916
Original Boot.img is located inside recovery rom zip.For those who dont want to do it manually, link for downloading modified boot.img
http://miuidroid.com/rn3/boot_images/
(credits to magdag)
It is required to flash modified boot.img even if you updated through OTA.
P.S:- I've tested all this using my Redmi note 3 pro, should work on other devices too. Any suggestions for improving the guide is welcome.
If I helped pressing thanks won't cost you a thing.:good:
Can you update or post the modded boot image for latest SD 7.2.3.0 Stable global rom?
I have 7.1.8. global rom with officially unloced botloader and TWRP. If I want to install the update I just download the OTA from the updater app in my phone, then remove the emmc_appsboot.mbn and flash. Do I need to flash a modified boot image after that?
anshude1 said:
Can you update or post the modded boot image for latest SD 7.2.3.0 Stable global rom?
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okay give me sometime, I'll upload on gdrive
Rajdip said:
okay give me sometime, I'll upload on gdrive
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here you go
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5bSNUUrjm6JSk1lZWx5VlRqbkU
Can you please make a modified boot.img for China Stable?
sanuj.bhatia said:
Can you please make a modified boot.img for China Stable?
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will do
Edit:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5bSNUUrjm6JQTZscE5YZUhuNlE this for china stable 7.2.2.0
Rajdip, you wrote to first flashing rom through twrp and after that flash modified boot.img. How can I flash file boot.img through twrp?
Maby can I copy midified boot.img into rom zip file and after flashing rom?
KrzysiekGP said:
Rajdip, you wrote to first flashing rom through twrp and after that flash modified boot.img. How can I flash file boot.img through twrp?
Maby can I copy midified boot.img into rom zip file and after flashing rom?
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img file can flashed via TWRP, when you select install option on TWRP , look for "install image" option on right bottom part of screen, now select the modified img and then select boot and then flash.
Rajdip said:
will do
Edit:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5bSNUUrjm6JQTZscE5YZUhuNlE this for china stable 7.2.2.0
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Can you make one for the latest 7.2.3?
sanuj.bhatia said:
Can you make one for the latest 7.2.3?
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Look at post # 5... The link is already there for 7.2.3
i've succes flash official rom v stable cn 7.2.3.0...but i 've problem cannot turn on wifi....any idea how to fix it?
Rajdip said:
THIS GUIDE IS FOR ALL MIUI BASED ROMS WHETHER IT IS OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL(Xiaomi.eu,sphinx) OR MODDED(smiui).This is for the people who unlocked bootloader through the unofficial way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/unlock-bootloader-waiting-permission-t3349886
People with officially unlocked bootloader can also try just to be on safer side...nothing to lose right?
Many people after unlocking their bootloaders flashed miui recovery/fastboot roms through twrp/miflash and got their device hardbricked with locked bootloader, which is a pretty messed up situtation, (follow this guide if you are a victim
http://en.miui.com/thread-245347-1-1.html
) and the only way to unbrick from that state is test-point method which voids warranty of course. Others who flashed fastboot roms with default recovery using miflash ends up with locked bootloader too, so I'm gonna share steps by which you can flash full recovery/fastboot roms and not get harbricked/locked bootloader:-
1) First let me tell you why it happens, every recovery rom zip file has a firmware-update folder containing a emmc_appsboot.mbn file, that file relocks bootloader everytime a full rom recovery rom is flashed, fastboot roms also have the same emmc_appsboot.mbn file.
2) To flash recovery roms through twrp, delete the emmc_appsboot.mbn file from the firmware_update folder inside the rom zip file, and then flash rom. Winrar works best, open the recovery zip file with winrar and open firmware-update folder and right click on the emmc_appsboot file and select delete, wait for it to complete(takes some time). For fastboot roms extract the download fastboot file and delete the file emmc_appsboot.mbn file from the images folder. Also in order to keep your desired recovery like TWRP intact, delete the recovery.img file. Edit :- Tested it on my Redmi note 3 pro, deleting only the emmc_appsboot.mbn file works, no need of deleting entire firmware-update folder.
3) To update roms, first download OTA through updater app (or download it from pc) and then open the OTA zip file (located inside downloaded roms folder) and delete emmc_appsboot.mbn file inside the firmware-update folder and then flash through twrp. OTA's can relock bootloader and hardbrick(as it happened in Mi4c).Can't flash OTA due to build fingerprint error? Follow this guide
http://en.miui.com/thread-262947-1-1.html
4) After flashing rom through twrp, flash modified boot.img specific for that miui version, or else you will get bootloop. Guide to make modified boot.img http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/creating-modified-boot-img-enabling-adb-t3359916
Original Boot.img is located inside recovery rom zip.For those who dont want to do it manually, link for downloading modified boot.img
http://miuidroid.com/rn3/boot_images/
(credits to magdag)
It is required to flash modified boot.img even if you updated through OTA.
P.S:- I've tested all this using my Redmi note 3 pro, should work on other devices too. Any suggestions for improving the guide is welcome.
If I helped pressing thanks won't cost you a thing.:good:
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Currently I'm on 6.4.14 (CHINA LATEST DEV ROM) ,Can i use 6.4.14 Fastboot ROM in place of 7.1.8 Global stable rom to unlock using unofficial method . After unlocking bootloader , i want to directly upgrade to latest global stable rom 7.2.3.0 with TWRP and root. I have recovry ROM (OTA) of 7.2.3.0 .
What would be the appropriate steps to do that without any problems ?
Please tell me step by step as i will follow exactly that steps and don't want to risk even a bit by using my half knowledge . I know i have to read the guide but i get lost in between , would appreciate if you could tell me exact steps .
akhil17kr said:
Currently I'm on 6.4.14 (CHINA LATEST DEV ROM) ,Can i use 6.4.14 Fastboot ROM in place of 7.1.8 Global stable rom to unlock using unofficial method . After unlocking bootloader , i want to directly upgrade to latest global stable rom 7.2.3.0 with TWRP and root. I have recovry ROM (OTA) of 7.2.3.0 .
What would be the appropriate steps to do that without any problems ?
Please tell me step by step as i will follow exactly that steps and don't want to risk even a bit by using my half knowledge . I know i have to read the guide but i get lost in between , would appreciate if you could tell me exact steps .
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Yeah you can use china dev rom for unlocking bootloader, and after that to upgrade to global 7.2.3.0 you need a full recovery rom, OTA wont work, also WHENEVER YOU DOWNLOAD A OTA/ROM OPEN IT WITH WINRAR, OPEN THE FIRMWARE-UPDATE FOLDER AND DELETE THE emmc_appsboot.mbn file or else you will hardbrick your device and the only wasy from recovering from it is by opening your phone
Mayoz said:
i've succes flash official rom v stable cn 7.2.3.0...but i 've problem cannot turn on wifi....any idea how to fix it?
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Did you flash the modified boot.img of 7.2.3.0?
Rajdip said:
Yeah you can use china dev rom for unlocking bootloader, and after that to upgrade to global 7.2.3.0 you need a full recovery rom, OTA wont work, also WHENEVER YOU DOWNLOAD A OTA/ROM OPEN IT WITH WINRAR, OPEN THE FIRMWARE-UPDATE FOLDER AND DELETE THE emmc_appsboot.mbn file or else you will hardbrick your device and the only wasy from recovering from it is by opening your phone
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Hi , can you make sure again that China dev ROM will work in place of stable 7.1.8.0 without any problem ?
Also 7.2.3.0 which I've is full ROM i think it's "miui_HMNote3ProGlobal_V7.2.3.0.LHOMIDA_74136dde89_5.1.zip" and it is 0.99 GB in size.
So after unlocking bootloader , i can normally boot into current china dev ROM and directly upgrade to 7.2.3.0 through updater app with just emmc_appsboot.mbn deleted from it ?
I guess there is no need to delete boot.img as i still haven't flashed the twrp and root yet and will flash both of files after upgrading to 7.2.3.0 .
Plz tell if my steps are correct or not ?
akhil17kr said:
Hi , can you make sure again that China dev ROM will work in place of stable 7.1.8.0 without any problem ?
Also 7.2.3.0 which I've is full ROM i think it's "miui_HMNote3ProGlobal_V7.2.3.0.LHOMIDA_74136dde89_5.1.zip" and it is 0.99 GB in size.
So after unlocking bootloader , i can normally boot into current china dev ROM and directly upgrade to 7.2.3.0 through updater app with just emmc_appsboot.mbn deleted from it ?
I guess there is no need to delete boot.img as i still haven't flashed the twrp and root yet and will flash both of files after upgrading to 7.2.3.0 .
Plz tell if my steps are correct or not ?
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What about you use the miui global 7.2.3.0 directly for unlocking bootloader the unofficial way? after that you can flash TWRP if you want, and you cant update using updater app, you have to update directly from TWRP.
anshude1 said:
Look at post # 5... The link is already there for 7.2.3
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I guess that boot.img is for Global Stable 7.2.3!?
Rajdip said:
What about you use the miui global 7.2.3.0 directly for unlocking bootloader the unofficial way? after that you can flash TWRP if you want, and you cant update using updater app, you have to update directly from TWRP.
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Well to do that i have to download again the GB of flashboot rom of miui global 7.2.3.0 and i really have painful slow internet so thought of first unlocking bootloader and then later upgrade through Recovery zip file.
What do you suggest for best way as i just don't want to f**k up my device..
So if updater app can't flash the Official MIUI roms even with unlocked bootloader then what's the point of recovery ROM of different types such as global stable,beta china stable beta if you want to switch ROM's ?
Why in redmi note 3 there are so hurdles to switch /downgrade/upgrade ROM after unlocking bootloader ? I have done all flashing stuff on some other android phones too but there was never a risk for relock of bootloader and overwrite of custom recovery while flashing ROMS ..so why all this hurdles in Redmi Note 3 as it doesn't make sense to unlock bootloader after each and every upgrade /downgrade of ROM's or it is only due to the fact that it has been unlocked through unofficial way ?
akhil17kr said:
Well to do that i have to download again the GB of flashboot rom of miui global 7.2.3.0 and i really have painful slow internet so thought of first unlocking bootloader and then later upgrade through Recovery zip file.
What do you suggest for best way as i just don't want to f**k up my device..
So if updater app can't flash the Official MIUI roms even with unlocked bootloader then what's the point of recovery ROM of different types such as global stable,beta china stable beta if you want to switch ROM's ?
Why in redmi note 3 there are so hurdles to switch /downgrade/upgrade ROM after unlocking bootloader ? I have done all flashing stuff on some other android phones too but there was never a risk for relock of bootloader and overwrite of custom recovery while flashing ROMS ..so why all this hurdles in Redmi Note 3 as it doesn't make sense to unlock bootloader after each and every upgrade /downgrade of ROM's or it is only due to the fact that it has been unlocked through unofficial way ?
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This is what xiaomi made of themselves, every move is f*****g hassle right now. I understand the problem of slow internet. You have unlocked bootloader right? why dont you just leave MIUI and install the AOSP rom. no more hassle no bricks.

[guide]Upgrade to MM(with any custom Rom)

Because it's coming soon my Rom.I write this manual
The transition to Beta 6.0 full custom bikes(RR,CM, or in my case HegsagonOS and BlurOS)
1.Install all necessary driver
https://software.intel.com/ru-ru/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices?page=1
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=1020#entry41321160
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=6510#entry51065375
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If you do not get to download it I will attach to this post
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Mirror:
https://yadi.sk/d/NQCiY--IsQjBr
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2.Download Asus Flash tool
https://yadi.sk/d/NQCiY--IsQjBr
3.Download Raw rom
For Z00A-https://yadi.sk/d/4cuw246vryaZA
For Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/Y51bbCIZsVaMf
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4.Download the full Rom
Z00A-http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://d...ga=1.150456565.29281456.1461158714&e=39450652
Z008-http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://d...ga=1.213705175.29281456.1461158714&e=39450652
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5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A-https://mega.nz/#!KsAmkYwD!Aci3fETLz...kolc15kuM50hAo
Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/TMssexxtsVuqK
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All can now proceed to the installation
1.Go in Twrp do a full wipe(data,cache,dalvik,system)
2.After this go in bootloader and connect our device.
3.As soon as he settles in to Asus Flash Tool hold the path to the Raw Rom and flash
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom
5.Go into stock recovery using the bootloader,if you see a dead robot, hold down the volume+ and the power button(about 5-10 seconds)
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update
7.In recovery click on adb update(or differently)
Code:
Write in Adb
Adb kill-server
Adb devices(if written sideload,then you are on the right track)
Adb sideload update.zip
The process is long,about 30 minutes
8.After you have written Xref 2.08(or another value)
9.Reboot to Rom and throw the Fota the root the device,restart and get the status bar on the triangle is and est our updates,agree with everything and updated(do not touch!!!)
10.After upgrading Happy):good:
Thank you, although this link fails to load for me >
5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A- https://cloud.mail.EN/public/FpaM/UrDAUTcYn
timbernot said:
Thank you, although this link fails to load for me >
5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A- https://cloud.mail.EN/public/FpaM/UrDAUTcYn
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Fixed:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the guide. But I am lost. Can you please be more specific for the part where flashing custom starts?
Because everybody wants to know how to flash custom roms on MM beta.
Russiamen said:
Fixed:fingers-crossed:
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Hi, thanks for your work, but do not understand the step six and seven, I do not understand what to write in adb . I 'm sorry, I 'm a newbie .
Thanks for your help
Yousvel said:
Thanks for the guide. But I am lost. Can you please be more specific for the part where flashing custom starts?
Because everybody wants to know how to flash custom roms on MM beta.
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Try use Dual boot patcher
Can i flash this rom via lollipop twrp?
[email protected] said:
Can i flash this rom via lollipop twrp?
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yea)
Definitely I need to learn russian lol
Registering in 4pda without any russian comprehension is a hard task
EDIT: WTF? I cant pass by a russian captcha! looooooooooool
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1.Go in Twrp do a full wipe(data,cache,dalvik,system)
2.After this go in bootloader and connect our device.
3.As soon as he settles in to Asus Flash Tool hold the path to the Raw Rom and flash
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom
5.Go into stock recovery using the bootloader,if you see a dead robot, hold down the volume+ and the power button(about 5-10 seconds)
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update
7.In recovery click on adb update(or differently)
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A few questions to help me clear my confusion ?
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom = .184 stock rom from raw .184 ?
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update and sideload = .184 stock rom
Any particular reason why we would need to sideload stock .184 rom -- when we are in .184 stock before putting FOTA 6.0 to internal ?
is it patched the 2nd .184 ?
@Russiamen did you make modifications in the 'full rom' zip file, or is it the same zip file that we can download from Asus site?
And I have the same doubts that @timbernot 's ones.
There is an newer MM build (V4.21.40.78_20160624_7972). Could I flash it instead the provided FOTA?
do you have a download link for 78?
after this steps the rom will rooted or have to root it?
Thank you for your guide
but raw rom link has not any file for z00a
i found this
https://mega.nz/#!KsAmkYwD!Aci3fETLz0NwdIOqcr1Bf6pAi_MPQkolc15kuM50hAo
Trying to flash raw image didnt worked. Error attached
For Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/Y51bbCIZsVaMf this link not working plz fix this link there showing "nothing found"
The Raw link for Z00A says "nothing found," and the FOTA for the Z00A says it needs a decryption key.
So this guide is to update your bootloader to the marshmallow firmware. So you can install Marshmallow based ROMS?
The reason I'm asking is because i've Unlocked my bootloader and installed the latest version of TWRP 3.02.0 Z00A and I was on android 5.0 on stock ZenUI. I'm getting Error 7 everytime I try to install a ROM. I'm certain i'm installing the correct ROM for the device. I've also wiped the device, cleared the cache, ect. And still nothing. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
hello,my zenfone ze551ml might be going to upgrade to mm 6.0, please tell me is it marshmallow stock rom camera better than 5.0? is it 6.0 have setting sd card become internal storage? is it 6.0 have mass big storage not just mtp when connected to pc ?
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[Guide] Safely unlock bootloader on official MM

UPDATE: This is now unneeded because threr is a faster way ro unlock bootloader on official MM here, he updated for official MM
Hi, I discovered an unlock method for official MM!! This maybe long but's it totally safe
You need:
Adb and fastboot environment ready PC
LP RAW File
Android 6.0 Beta Unlock tool
Android 5.0 One-Click Unlock tool
First version of beta MM (Z00A) (Z008)
Official MM zip (find it on Asus site)
Thanks to all people upload these links
Just do the following:
Flash the lastest LP via AFT (using raw file given above), wipe all data. If you already on MM, you have to downgrade
Unlock your bootloader using 1 click tool given above
Boot to stock recovery and sideload the first version of beta MM
Unlock the bootloader using MM beta unlock tool above
Boot to stock recovery
Two case here:
Case 1: You can't boot stock recovery
Normally boot your phone (to Android)
Setup it as a new phone
If it shows there is a new firmware, don't update!!!
Enable Developer options, then enable usb debugging
Copy the official MM zip to external sd card
Open command prompt, run adb reboot recovery, accept the adb permission if prompted
After it boots to recovery, select Apply update from SD, then choose the zip file you've copied before
Wait for it to update, it may stuck at flashing splashcreen, don't worry, it's trolling you, may be Asus forgot to update the script
Goto step 7
Case 2: You can boot stock recovery
Sideload the official MM zip (adb sideload <filename>.zip)
Goto step 7
7. Flash this TWRP (fastboot flash recovery <twrp>.img)
8. Root your phone using this method
9. Reboot, if it shows "Your phone has failed verification bla bla..", then you've success. It may reset loop like note 7 in the first time start, don't worry.
9. Enjoy :highfive:
Note: If you're facing with battery problems on MM, factory reset it in Settings > Backup and Reset > Factory Reset > Erase everything
Successfully on my ZE550ML
The warning screen is normal so don't worry and there is no way to fix it for now
Reverse
Reverse #2
Please answer this I have a unlocked Bootloader + twrp Intalled + root, now I am really confused that after upgrading to MM will my Bootloader get automatically lock or what
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NiTesh said:
Please answer this I have a unlocked Bootloader + twrp Intalled + root, now I am really confused that after upgrading to MM will my Bootloader get automatically lock or what
Sent from my ASUS_Z00A using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Yes, BL will be relocked once you upgrade to MM.
If you want to unlock MM BL(6.0), refer to this thread.
Or you can downgrade to Lollipop referring to this thread. Then your BL(5.0) is unlocked.
Upgrade to MM
Hello folks!
2 week before MM was released i'ved opted to unlock my ZE551ML BL and therefore install twrp and a MM custom ROM..
so here´s the thing i stayed with the ROM for about 3 weeks and honestly..it works very well..but when i knew that 6.0 official was coming out i decided to go back to stock..i did it following manny tuturials avaliable for me to get my BL Re-Locked..but unsuccessfully..so i followed mr_gourav2000 tuturial (http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/stock-rom-ul-z00a-ww-2-20-40-168-t3354526) and reverted to the WW_Z00A-2.20.40.183-to-2.20.40.184 (hopefully i can get the sshot in this post) version...since my BL is unlocked i can´t get no updates..my question is:
Is there anyway to go to MM 6.0 by ASUS with the current status of my phone?
is there anything i can do to revert this??
Cheers to everyone
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/xue7iuqfyvgdvo3/AAATR4mYtcHzM1IhfKbx2a1oa
R3D SoX F4N said:
Hello folks!
2 week before MM was released i'ved opted to unlock my ZE551ML BL and therefore install twrp and a MM custom ROM..
so here´s the thing i stayed with the ROM for about 3 weeks and honestly..it works very well..but when i knew that 6.0 official was coming out i decided to go back to stock..i did it following manny tuturials avaliable for me to get my BL Re-Locked..but unsuccessfully..so i followed mr_gourav2000 tuturial (http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/stock-rom-ul-z00a-ww-2-20-40-168-t3354526) and reverted to the WW_Z00A-2.20.40.183-to-2.20.40.184 (hopefully i can get the sshot in this post) version...since my BL is unlocked i can´t get no updates..my question is:
Is there anyway to go to MM 6.0 by ASUS with the current status of my phone?
is there anything i can do to revert this??
Cheers to everyone
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/xue7iuqfyvgdvo3/AAATR4mYtcHzM1IhfKbx2a1oa
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Just download the update package and rename it to mofd_sdupdate.zip, copy it to internal storage. Then reboot to stock recovery, the update will automatically start. This should work if you have lastest stock recovery
can anyone please upload official recovery for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, currenty i have twrp installed on Android version 5.0 LP Stock
HungNgocPhat said:
Just download the update package and rename it to mofd_sdupdate.zip, copy it to internal storage. Then reboot to stock recovery, the update will automatically start. This should work if you have lastest stock recovery
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i have twrp recovery at the moment cause i followed mr_gouvad2000 tuturial..
what do you sugest?
flash WW_ZE551ML_2.20.40.196_20160815.raw?
WW_ZE551ML_2.20.40.194_20160713.raw?
and then go and do what you told?
cheers
hello, i cant find first mm beta for ml551...can you help me? thank you and sorry for my english
tridet18 said:
hello, i cant find first mm beta for ml551...can you help me? thank you and sorry for my english
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someone correct me if i am worng but....
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/
Look for this version WW-4.21.40.134
Hello, thank you but this version is official, i need de first beta 6.0
R3D SoX F4N said:
someone correct me if i am worng but....
Look for this version WW-4.21.40.134
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that version...i can´t find it anywere..maybe someone here knows were to find it?
Updated the first MM beta link in OP
hello , thanks to your tutorial I managed to unlock the bootloader , I have TWRP version 3.0.0.2 with stock installed but when I wanted to install CM13 and gapps I restarted the phone and automatically returns to recovery again. some help?
tridet18 said:
hello , thanks to your tutorial I managed to unlock the bootloader , I have TWRP version 3.0.0.2 with stock installed but when I wanted to install CM13 and gapps I restarted the phone and automatically returns to recovery again. some help?
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Have you downloaded the correct build? There are build for MM bootloader, if you flash the normal builds, it will fail and reboot to recovery again. Gapps is the same for all builds
After you install that special build, do not update to newer nightlies, it will fail. For updates, check the link i give you and see if there is a new MMBL build.
About that, here is the post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68542370&postcount=8551
hello friend, I tried to install the CM13 ROM that indicated me and I get Error 7 in TWRP 3.0.2.0, I have Android 6.0 (.134) official and if I can change kernel and flash rom SuperSU but change with a new MM Blows I can not (CM13, AICP, beanstalk ....) thanks for your help!
tridet18 said:
hello friend, I tried to install the CM13 ROM that indicated me and I get Error 7 in TWRP 3.0.2.0, I have Android 6.0 (.134) official and if I can change kernel and flash rom SuperSU but change with a new MM Blows I can not (CM13, AICP, beanstalk ....) thanks for your help!
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Run the script again (i gave you in above post). Download the CM13 in that link, not in the OP of CM13 thread. Flash that CM13 and Gapps (Gapps is universal for MMBL and LPBL).
May be you have corrupt download, I'm currently running CM13 on MMBL
Hello, I have finally found the solution, the problem is the recovery, the TWRP 3.0.0.2 da failure with new builds, I Flashed next on the link you put me through adb and now it works, thank you very much for everything .
hlp
tridet18 said:
Hello, I have finally found the solution, the problem is the recovery, the TWRP 3.0.0.2 da failure with new builds, I Flashed next on the link you put me through adb and now it works, thank you very much for everything .
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