Hello Newcomers and welcome to XDA, first of all. I created This thread for easing you all especially newbies and get used to XDA as fast as possible and also share my experience too along with it
In this thread, i will attach few zipped files containing PDF Tutorial which includes:
[BEGINNER]
*Necessary Knowledge needed to be learnt by Newbies - DONE
*Rooting Guide - DONE
*General Guide for Recovery & Flashing/Instalation of Custom ROM - DONE
[INTERMEDIATE]
*Unlocking Bootloader - DONE
*General Installation of Custom ULBL Kernels and ROMs - DONE
[XPERIENCED]
*Relocking Bootloader And Restore - DONE. Tested
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For experienced relocked users: THANK YOU
Why did i divide into three categories: Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced? Actually, i'm not doing this for fun like in Game Level. It's in order to keep your phone works safe and functioning normally in your daily life. If the person took his/her steps too early, doesn't know what he/she is doing or doesn't know what's going to happen next, mistakes could be easily made and he/she might face consequences of bricking the phone.
In order to tweak/play safe with your phone, the guide PDFs will inform you about necessary knowledge needed to be learnt in certain level step by step. I don't mind you learn quickly, but if you done anything wrong to phone, Sorry alright because i'm not gonna be responsible to your actions to your device. so In your own Risk
If you have doubts, feel free PM me or other ROM developers.
For Newbies, About the files, pls be patient alright If Can, please recommend other X10 newcomers/juniors who came here recently, for preventing them from bricking their phones]
Specially Thanks to:
DooMLoRD for providing awesome, trusted fixed flashtool
Azuzu for Rooting/Flashing Link And Flashtool
Zdzihu for his Xrecovery
Championswimmer for allowing me continue writing Relocking Guide using AOKP .if not, i couldn't continue post result here
X10Forever for allowing me continue writing Relocking Guide using MoKee OS .if not, i couldn't continue post result here
alzbac for allowing me to used DonutHD Locked Bootloaded ROM as reference to install Custom ROMs
Without their help, i can't write these Also thank you for all of you, for reading this too Very Much Appreciated.
Necessary Tools For Rooting/Flashing X10 [Trusted]
Necessary Computer Application Tools to be accompanied with PDF guides.
1)- FlashTool_0.2.9.1-GBready_root_xRec Flashtool Click Here and Extract into a folder for easing your job alright(thanks them too )
Source of thread video tutorial and tools:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421
-[Optional](My Customised/Added Flashtool): Coming Soon. Will Be Uploaded In Mediafire or somewhere
2)-X10 USB Cable for Computer and Phone
3)-Sony PCC Companion (May be needed for updating to Version 2.3.3Official if you haven't updated to 2.3.3yet)
PDF GUIDE COMING SOON...Pls Be patient alright
Whitefang
[BEGINNER]
[BEGINNER - COMPLETED]
3 PDF Files available. Each Related To Previous File. I zipped it So just get 7Zip Manager for extracting, and good for future unzipping different formats too.
Attachments Down Here [Beginner 1 Of 3] - Necessary Knowledge needed to be learnt by Newbies
- View attachment 1131771
[Beginner 2 Of 3] - Rooting Guide (TRUSTED)
- View attachment 1131979
[Beginner 3 Of 3] - General Guide for Recovery & Flashing/Installation of Custom ROM
- View attachment 1136084
Feel free give comments/suggestions for further improvements Much Appreciated
whitefang
[intermediate]
[INTERMEDIATE - COMPLETED]
Intermediate Definition: Full-Fledged LB Custom ROMs User, have wide knowledge about rooting, flashing, unlocking bootloader, Custom Kernels and Custom ROMs
Attachments Down Here [Intermediate 1 Of 2] - Unlocking Bootloader Guide
- View attachment 1131845
[Intermediate 2 Of 2] - General Installation Guide of Custom ULBL Kernels and ROMs
- View attachment 1142417
Tools For Identifying SIMLOCK Certificate/Unlocking Bootloader X10:
- S1TOOL.7z (Identifying Tool For SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE: SEMC/SETOOL2/NONE)(extract its content in specific folder)
Source of thread link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259617
- QSD8250.7z (Unlocking Bootloader Tool) (extract its content in specific folder)
Source of thread link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253277
UPDATED: EXTRA HELP TIPS:
- If Ya wish to get Stock 3.0.1.G.0.75 Firmwares without re-Updating via PCC but via flashtool, visit this X10 Stock Firmware Collection thread by Senior THeLogiC (thanks him too ) Many Region's Versions are available Enjoy Flashing
[Xperienced]
[XPERIENCED - COMPLETED]
Xperienced Definition: Have Wide knowledge of Unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Custom UB Kernels, and Custom ROMs.
But another distinctive characteristics among users [Not Me alright, i'm just lucky ] that is able to Analyse Cause of Problem of rebooting and restoring locked bootloaders' ROM safe and sound. Execute Absolute Restoring methods for Relocking + Restoring Locked Bootloaders ROM. In other words, he/she may unlock /relock bootloader/restoring as he/she wants.
Lol Okay, okay..Here's it
There will be only 1 File for now..Excluded One. Those who have already unlocked their ROMs, pls read this carefully. Relocking bootloaders Steps may vary due to flashing which ROMs. Relocking is simple, but restoring original data won't be easy, may brick your phone. [Serious Mode]I survived twice
1)Relocking Bootloader And Restore - DONE. Successfully Tested On few ROMs. . Different ROMs might lead to different pathway for relocking
Attachments Down Here
[Xperienced 1 of 1] - Relocking Bootloader And Restore
- View attachment 1206116
- [NEEDED] 3.0.1.G.0.75 KERNEL + BASEBAND
- [NEEDED] Senior champ's KCernel V3 thread and download link
EXTRA: COMMON Q&A has been added in Final Section. ENJOY EVERYONE Good Luck And Enjoy Flashing
nice thread
awesome work
Nice work buddy, this is certainly going to help alot of people.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
Nice work
very cool work... thanks.
thanks
good work
Mr
Hi Whitefang, thanks for a clear read just what I needed. Thank great work
Flashing Kernels
Hi. Thanks again for work, i have a question. If i flash any custom kernel how do i get back to stock kernel? I'm on Donut HD 2.2.7 no updates on stock kernel now.
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Hi. Thanks again for work, i have a question. If i flash any custom kernel how do i get back to stock kernel? I'm on Donut HD 2.2.7 no updates on stock kernel now.
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If you search for 'x10 stock kernel' you should find a stock kernel with xrecovery. I found it a month ago, just don't remember where.
-Jaramie
from my X10S on DooMKernel 6 @ 1113mhz
Bravo , bagus !
Hi , You Work is very usefull to those newbie like me , THanks you for made this kind of PDF !
Nice idea @whitefang
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This is so helpful I am definatley lloking forward to relocking bootloader guide as I'm waiting to unlock and a bit more stable ics but now we have camera anyways thabks whitefanf
sent from my x10 using xda premium
Long waited??!! It"s finally here the final piece - xperienced
Hello again everyone especially those who are looking forward for the last piece of PDF tutorial Guide - Relocking Bootloader And Restore It's finally done. Thank you for all your supports and motivation for helping us completing it.
Modified in Post #5 and changed title "Experienced" into "Xperienced"
Enjoy reading and make sure follow instruction and precaution properly alright everyone
HAve a nice day. And Seeyou again. I hoped that you all can recommend this thread to all fresh X10 newbies in futures. Cheers and many thanks
Whitefang
HELPP!!
hey all,, im newbies here and this is my frst post.. im not sure wat is wrong but seemly i followed all the instruction given in (unlock bootloader).. but the qsd8250_semc suddenly close by it self without show any result after i press any key.. later that, i do a cnfirmation at s1tool and it seems like it is not successfull unlocked.. because its still R4A024.. pls guys.. help me.. i've facing this hole day.. feel tired already..:crying:
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hey all,, im newbies here and this is my frst post.. im not sure wat is wrong but seemly i followed all the instruction given in (unlock bootloader).. but the qsd8250_semc suddenly close by it self without show any result after i press any key.. later that, i do a cnfirmation at s1tool and it seems like it is not successfull unlocked.. because its still R4A024.. pls guys.. help me.. i've facing this hole day.. feel tired already..:crying:
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Try reinatalling your drivers:/
Sent from my X10S using xda premium
Relocking Bootloader oopsee
Mr, Whitefang, I made a little.. mistake, if you could call it that.. I had a buggy rom and wanted to reflash it, and without properly checking what rom i selected, I accidently selected the "X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf" in the menu, connected my phone, then realized I had just relocked the Bootloader..
The phone still starts up normally with custom Kernel and all, but I cant re-unlock it..
What on earth do I do?
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Soo, I flashed it with the Kernel + baseband ftf file. and it started up normally.. I believe I might be able to unlock the BL again.. Im lucky I survived it...
Great guide.. Helped me unlock the BL in the first place...
Great guides, something I was looking for for a while now.
First problem (I'm a newbie), I was at Beginner 2 of 3 and at step 7, but the boot logo is stuck. But I did exactly what you told me to do. And I had the exact specs you defined. What should I do? I can't find a stock rom ftf because they're all down
Edit: Fixed it
Hello there!
I've noticed the resources for us using the ZE500CL variant of the ZenFone 2 line of phones are few and far between, so I decided to make this list of methods I personally tested for rooting, unlocking the bootloader and temporarily flashing TWRP (tethered recovery).
I apologize in advance if I'm breaking any forum rules, but I'll make sure to credit everyone who's guides and files I'll be presenting here. I am only posting this to help fellow ZE500CL owners in finding all the necessary tools and methods for various things they need. None of the tools and guides below are my work, all credit goes to their original creators.
I'll update this when I test more things, so keep an eye on this post in the future
NEW: Untethered (permanent) TWRP! You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-twrp-2-8-7-0-custom-recovery-t3328155
Root
Both methods worked for me, but I'd still recommend the second method in combination with temporary (tethered) TWRP in the last guide. Credit: @Chinaphonearena
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063/post60872347
Unlock Bootloader
Please note: Only do this is you're absolutely sure you know what you're doing. Your warranty will be void and you will not receive further OTA updates. There are also NO CUSTOM ROMS for this phone. I am not responsible for damage to your device.
So, we've finally officially got the Bootloader Unlock tool from ASUS. It was uploaded in the "Driver & Tools" section on the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE500CL official page just yesterday (I've checked it two days ago, it wasn't there, so it was most likely yesterday). I've got the information from this ZenFone 2 ZE500CL ZenTalk Forum post. I tried it, and it worked perfectly!
You can download it from here:
ZenFone 2 (ZE500CL) - Support
Temporary (Tethered) TWRP
This works like a charm tethered, but I didn't try flashing it. When I find one that works, I'll update this post with new information. If any of you find one before me, please notify me This one was, after all, not built specifically for the ZE500CL. Credit: @TheSSJ
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532/post61076508
Xposed Framework
I've attempted this one, and it worked. Use the tethered TWRP to flash, and be sure your phone is rooted and has BusyBox installed. Credit: @ansebovi
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-install-xposed-installer-t3116476
I hope this was helpful. Again, the only intention of this post was to help out fellow ZE500CL users, since it's hard to find necessary tools for this device.
Thanks to all the wonderful people of XDA for working on the projects and helping out in the forums!
Hey guys, I was hoping someone could point me to the latest / most efficient magisk installation instructions? I know how to do it the original way when I first got my phone, but I remember reading about a better method and a newer TWRP install process that enabled you to keep TWRP installed and still boot the phone.
Did many Google searches and used XDA search but the results were all old instructions.
I apologise in advance for those of you who are already offended by the fact that I didn't read every single post on the entire site and internet to find something I am searching for.
Thank you and I hope your new year is off to a good start
I use this guide: https://mata.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
The latest TWRP is located at https://dl.twrp.me/mata/
The latest Magisk is v18.0: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
I would suggest also checking out the PH1 Dev Telegram group where you can find the TWRP and Magisk Patched Images you were talking about as well as well as other things you might find interesting. Here is the link if your interested https://t.me/EssentialPH1DEV
Thanks guys!!
Hi,
after updating through LG program, now I have an original PIE branded rom, but have no twrp nor root.
I'm searching for a guide to install twrp and root to an original and clean pie rom, but I find only old guides.
How to install twrp and root to my original pie rom? Links appreciated
Thanks
titomax82 said:
Hi,
after updating through LG program, now I have an original PIE branded rom, but have no twrp nor root.
I'm searching for a guide to install twrp and root to an original and clean pie rom, but I find only old guides.
How to install twrp and root to my original pie rom? Links appreciated
Thanks
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Hello!
Why did you not look at the guides section of this forum before asking - that's BASIC forum etiquette!
Please do that, there's a pinned (!) guide for unlocking the bootloader and installing twrp, so you don't even have to search.
So next time please do search and not just claim to do so (searching requires actual looking) and don't start another useless thread.
Regards
PS if you're absolutely clueless, ask in the noob friendly thread (again, pinned).
grushnickij said:
Hello!
Why did you not look at the guides section of this forum before asking - that's BASIC forum etiquette!
Please do that, there's a pinned (!) guide for unlocking the bootloader and installing twrp, so you don't even have to search.
So next time please do search and not just claim to do so (searching requires actual looking) and don't start another useless thread.
Regards
PS if you're absolutely clueless, ask in the noob friendly thread (again, pinned).
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I already looked to that guides, infact I used them to install twrp and root when I was on nougat or oreo, because they are guides that were created in nougat or oreo times or, best, they clearly state for what version they're right. But reguarding android pie I have not found anything by "date" or by "clear reference to pie"... Have I been clear?
titomax82 said:
I already looked to that guides, infact I used them to install twrp and root when I was on nougat or oreo, because they are guides that were created in nougat or oreo times or, best, they clearly state for what version they're right. But reguarding android pie I have not found anything by "date" or by "clear reference to pie"... Have I been clear?
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Nothing has changed, it still works, as I myself can confirm (just did it last week, when camera started freezing on me, going back from an Android 10 ROM - flashed stock Oreo via lgup, upgraded, installed twrp via fastboot, rooted, np).
But to reiterate... Why exactly didn't you ask in the corresponding thread? Sorry, but I'm a stickler for uncluttered forums.
My guarantee on my phone has run out. I have a Galaxy S10+ exynos with one ui 4.1. Where can I start to change the rom and root my phone? Can you recommend me an up to date and safe guide?
Google could have done all of this for you.
PhotonIce said:
Google could have done all of this for you.
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Do you know how many results you will get if you ask google? Not all of them will be valid or up-to-date and it's hard to pick one.
I really don't understand what you're saying. I rooted my first phone thanks to articles on google. They usually don't even have to be up to date. Plus your phone is relavitely new compared to what I had.
Anyways, first look for a guide to unlock your bootloader, that's the first step.
Next, learn how to flash twrp onto your device.
Lastly learn how to flash custom roms onto your device via twrp. Custom roms can be found in your device's dev forum here on xda.
You'll need a pc, the right drivers, minimal adb and fastboot (or odin), and the required files (twrp, custom rom, gapps)
Also, you've posted this into the wrong subforum. This subforum is for rom development, it's where devs post roms. If you want to ask a question or need help then ask in the Q/A subforum.