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Convert Chinese Mate 8 to EU variant - noob tutorial

NOOB tutorial - How to convert Chinese Mate 8 to EU variant
I had a rough time to convert my Mate 8, so i am writing this tutorial ( description of the steps i took to be more precise) to help others.
I used couple tutorials on this forum to achive this, so all thanks goes to:
somboons – SRK tool and [GUIDE] How to switch to use stock firmware from other models
duraaraa - Howto: Load International Mate 8 Software on Chinese Mate 8.
Snoop05 - [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3
First the tools you will need:
1. 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
2. Tool Huawei Bootloader/ROOT/Recovery/Backup/Utility
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/development/tool-srk-tool-huawei-t3369797
3. EU Rom from duraaraa (download rom only)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/howto-load-international-mate-8-t3293619
4. stock firmware C432 B152 from somboons link (download rom only)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/guide-how-to-switch-to-stock-firmware-t3374259
Before next step you need a bootloader key. There are 2 ways, one costs 4 usd, other free. Search the forum how to obtain the key.
Now, what I did:
PART I.
1. Install ADB drivers on PC
2. Install SRK tool
3. Unlock bootloader
4. (I installed twrp and rooted the phone, but I think this is not needed at this point)
Extract rar file that you downloaded with EU rom from duraaraa in directory
C:\1 (or any other name, but keep it short for simplicity)
5. Boot the phone into fastboot mode, using ADB or holding power+volume down.
6. Run the following fastboot commands:
fastboot flash cache c:\1\cache.img
fastboot flash cust c:\1\cust.img
fastboot flash system c:\1\system.img
fastboot flash userdata c:\1\userdata.img
Now, I got EU rom on my Mate 8, BUT, my phone didn’t get wireless reception and showed only 3,8 GB of main storage.
PART II.
Followed the guide from somboons.
1. Install TWRP using SRK tool.
2. Root the phone using SRK tool.
3. Using SRK tool go to “7. Utility” than “9. Changing oeminfo and custom.bin” – choose “2 Mate 8” and then option “2. EU (c432)”
4. unzip update.zip copy update.app from C432 B152 rom to “phone/sdcard/dload/update.app”
5. Install root explorer, edit build.prop in SYSTEM folder of your phone and change line “ro.build.display.id=Deleted” to “ro.build.display.id=NextL00C432B011”
6. Using SRK tool install stock recovery.
7. Now the tutorial says “after boot to system again , press *#*#2846579*#* > 4> 1 (mate 8 , it will be reboot and process install starting..)” but it didn’t work for me.
I switched the phone off, then pressed both volume up and down keys and power.
The phone updated and tadaaaa.. . I was on Stock EU rom, no root, bootloader locked.
Storage encrypted on next boot.
Also i did factory reset and wipe chase from stock recovery, but i do not remember after what was that. i think after step 6. - probably it is not needed.
After this you should have working stock rom.
All that is left is to istall OTA update from phone menu 2 or 3 versions in succession..
If you do not understand something try reading original tutorials from duraaraa and somboons
THE END

Noobs will stop troubling us

sure, IF they actually read this thread ^^ maybe best to stick it into your signature for future reference
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10

jbmc83 said:
sure, IF they actually read this thread ^^ maybe best to stick it into your signature for future reference
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ROFL :laugh:

Hello dears,
First of all, thanks for the clear instruction.
I followed your instruction but I'm stuck at Part 1 - step 6 (fastboot flash cust c:\1\cust.img).
This said FAILED (see below screenshot from ADB)
http://imgur.com/a/6nX4u
And my phone is now not working as normal. Phone getting eRecovery but not working. Please help me!
What do I do now?
Phone model is Huawei Mate 8 NXT-TL00

uugankhuu said:
What do I do now?
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Unlock the bootloader...

Agadoo said:
Unlock the bootloader...
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I already unlock my bootloader.
http://imgur.com/a/7oeZc
---------- Post added at 09:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 AM ----------
When I install recovery 6.0 (3rd step on SRK tool) it telling me everything is OK
http://imgur.com/a/g1Tof
But when device rebooted it is never going to TWRP. It going to Huawei eRecovery.

uugankhuu said:
I already unlock my bootloader.
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In fastboot mode you see this?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Agadoo said:
In fastboot mode you see this?
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Yes, but without text "FRP locked".

is it posible to do it even on latest AL10-nougat update?

BTW guide not working for me.... after i flash all the files in fastboot mode phone reboots and im staring at black screen
Where am i wrong?

One simple doubt: what are the advantages of having the EU variant? I got the chinese mate 8, but I selected my language and I can use it perfectly. Also, as far as I know, chinese firmware gets earlier updates. So, I'm confused.

uugankhuu said:
Hello dears,
First of all, thanks for the clear instruction.
I followed your instruction but I'm stuck at Part 1 - step 6 (fastboot flash cust c:\1\cust.img).
This said FAILED (see below screenshot from ADB)
http://imgur.com/a/6nX4u
And my phone is now not working as normal. Phone getting eRecovery but not working. Please help me!
What do I do now?
Phone model is Huawei Mate 8 NXT-TL00
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I also get a FAIL on this, and the 3rd one. I'm updated to Nug. on AL-10

faregran said:
One simple doubt: what are the advantages of having the EU variant? I got the chinese mate 8, but I selected my language and I can use it perfectly. Also, as far as I know, chinese firmware gets earlier updates. So, I'm confused.
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First, Chinese model can't change home launcher. E.g. Google launcher.
Second, in Chinese model didn't installed Google apps and features, even languages. You can't add more languages because it restricted.
Third, device shows lot of necessary Chinese apps and features. E.g. yellow page etc.
and many other.
I bought my phone from Guangzhou, and want install EU version. But still couldn't change Chinese version.

[Guide][X620/X626] How to Unlock Bootloader & Install TWRP & Root [MTK chipset]

[Guide][X620/X626] How to Unlock Bootloader & Install TWRP & Root [MTK chipset]
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This Tutorial is for MTK chipset phones LeEco X620/X626
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Prerequisites:
I) Battery charge 100%
II) You have installed windows 10 64-bit Operating System
III) Download and unzip to your PC: RECOVERY-TWRP_GS_BB72
PROCEDURE (Unlock Bootloader & Install TWRP):
1.) Go to Settings>About phone and hit the build number 7 times to unlock developer options menu.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Connect the smartphone to the PC via USB cable.
2.) Go to Settings>select Developer options>activate the three toggle Figure>
3.) Turn off the smartphone and enter into Fastboot mode by pressing simultaneously power button and volume less
4.) Click on adb_cmd.exe command contained in RECOVERY-TWRP_GS_BB72 folder and type fastboot oem unlock
5.) Click on flash_TWRP.bat command contained in RECOVERY-TWRP_GS_BB72 folder and Recovery will be flashed within a few seconds
7.) Disconnect the USB cable and pressing simultaneously power button and volume more to enter into TWRP recovery
(WARNING: a small written warning will alert us that the bootloader is unlocked, this type will appear from now on every time we will launch the TWRP)
Activate the toggle-Never show this screen During boot again and do the swipe from left to right to confirm the changes.
P.S.
Archive RECOVERY-TWRP_GS_BB72
contains new TWRP 3.0.2-0
Special thanks to: BB72
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PROCEDURE (How to Root X620/X626):
I.) Download and copy in your phone
(SuperSU) Recovery Flashable.zip
II.) Turn off your phone.
III.) Pressing simultaneously power button and volume more enter into TWRP
IV.) Install (SuperSU) Recovery Flashable.zip without wipe.
V.) Reboot/System
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Translated and prepared by: laikexpert

[Guide][How to Full Wipe/Format] your phone [with TWRP Recovery]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/how-to-wipe-format-phone-t3546047
Translated and prepared by: laikexpert
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[Guide] How to solve notifications problem in EUI
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/guide-how-to-solve-notifications-t3762705
Translated and prepared by: laikexpert

[X626] CUOCO92 [ROM 5.9.028S] Can be installed on [X620/X625] Multilingual
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/development/x626-cuoco92-installed-multilingual-t3744201
LeEco X626
5.9.028S
-Multilingual ROM
-Comes with pre-installed Magisk
-No advertising and unnecessary chinese applications.
-GAPPS are built-in
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Based on Official Stock ROM 5.9.028S for MTK chipset phones LeEco
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OPTION:
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Install X626_CUOCO92_ROM
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on X620 / X625 phones
without any problems.
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Translated and prepared by: laikexpert

Is this one working on X625?

iamJASZ said:
Is this one working on X625?
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Yes, normally.
My phone is X625

laikexpert said:
Yes, normally.
My phone is X625
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Nice! Thanks.

This will format the internal storage right?

G4B33 said:
This will format the internal storage right?
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This tutorial won't format the internal storage:
[ROM][X620/X626] How to Unlock Bootloader & Install TWRP [MTK chipset]

If you want to format internal storage
then use this tutorial:
[How to Full Wipe/Format] your phone [with TWRP Recovery]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/how-to-wipe-format-phone-t3546047

Questions About Installation
Thanks a lot for sharing this tool!
There are some concerns I want to figure out before I install that on mu daily phone. (by the way, it Le2 X620)
1. My current EUI ROM is version 5.9.028S, does the tool compatible with my phone ROM version?
2. Do I need to do any pre processing to my phone before I install it? Like root, clean...

There's latest stable TWRP 3.1.1 images on the 4pda forum .
Unfortunately you can't flash any custom EUI ROM on the X626 because you get the message:
"This ROM is only for X620 model"
Can someone post proper latest TWRP images for this phone?
As this one has a Grosso Shop labeling on it

TWRP 3.0.2-0
Use for the installation procedure!

TWRP 3.0.2-0
Use for the installation procedure!

adaa1262 said:
There's latest stable TWRP 3.1.1 images on the 4pda forum .
Unfortunately you can't flash any custom EUI ROM on the X626 because you get the message:
"This ROM is only for X620 model"
Can someone post proper latest TWRP images for this phone?
As this one has a Grosso Shop labeling on it
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TWRP 3.0.2-0
Use for the installation procedure!

laikexpert said:
TWRP 3.0.2-0
Use for the installation procedure!
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Yes I have TWRP 3.0.2-0 I've installed it from your post.
I was asking about TWRP v3.2 (the latest version)
If you're interested there's a TWRP v3.1 from some developers on 4pda but they'll won't work on Le S3 X626 as this message is displayed when installing a custom EUI ROM:
"This ROM is for X620 only please install the proper ROM for your device"

andycaco said:
Thanks a lot for sharing this tool!
There are some concerns I want to figure out before I install that on mu daily phone. (by the way, it Le2 X620)
1. My current EUI ROM is version 5.9.028S, does the tool compatible with my phone ROM version?
2. Do I need to do any pre processing to my phone before I install it? Like root, clean...
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1.Yes
2.Check which recovery you have
-stock recovery
or
-TWRP recovery
already installed on your phone.

Hi! I have a x626 is not recognized in fastboot mode. I install TWRP with fastboot in various Le Max 2 and another x620 (in same computer). This phone don't enter into EUI or stock recovery but enter in fastboot mode. Writing the command FASTBOOT DEVICES the phone isn't listed. With FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK or FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY xxxxxxx.IMG show the message: "waiting for device" and nothing more. Whats the matter?? Thank you very much!

El del 3.0 v6 said:
Hi! I have a x626 is not recognized in fastboot mode.!
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Your possible problems:
-usb cable
-adb&fastboot drivers
-version of Windows
P.S.
I dont have any problems
with Win 10.
Everything is automatically recognized.

The ADB drivers are the same as Le Max 2, really? Im using the cable with other phones (2 differents). And SO is Windows 10 Pro x64, and works with Le Max 2 (3 phones)... Any idea? Thank you very much!

Works on Le 2 pro x625

[TOOL][NITROGEN] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the Xiaomi Mi Max 3's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
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Someone should add this item to static area.
Thanks
Tunc

Can anyone confirm if the bootloader unlock feature is working or not? If so, that would obviate the need to wait ages for Xiaomi to dispense codes.

mudnightoil said:
Can anyone confirm if the bootloader unlock feature is working or not? If so, that would obviate the need to wait ages for Xiaomi to dispense codes.
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I forgot to say this:
I want to specify that this tool can't bypass Xiaomi Bootloader Unlock procedure but all others function are working

Hi.
Is it possible with this tool to flash Recovery "Global" 9.6.6 Rom when my rom at this moment is China Stable - Flashed by Fastboot method over 9.6.4 a.k.a "Fake" Global ROM? Or I can restore my previous rom which was 9.6.4? Sorry for that silly question but I'm newbie with Xiaomi devices.
Edit.
Bootloader UNLOCKED

mauronofrio said:
I forgot to say this:
I want to specify that this tool can't bypass Xiaomi Bootloader Unlock procedure but all others function are working
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Thanks for pointing it out, still got a week to wait...

Well I'll tell you this tool just unbricked my mi mix 3 global which got bricked from some other tool kit that probably shouldn't be on here. But yes big thanks and it works perfectly. I've been 10 hours with a phone stuck in fastboot mode.

Will this work on the Mi Max 3 latest Android 9.0 builds ?

does the bootloader unlock feature work on xiaomi phones now, or still not? [mi max 3 is what i'd like to unlock].
thanks

reg66 said:
does the bootloader unlock feature work on xiaomi phones now, or still not? [mi max 3 is what i'd like to unlock].
thanks
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There is not an unlock option for xiaomi devices (except for xiaomi with android one). Unfortunately the tool can't bypass official procedure

mauronofrio said:
There is not an unlock option for xiaomi devices (except for xiaomi with android one). Unfortunately the tool can't bypass official procedure
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Can this tool also decrypt internal storage as in the screenshots? I know mi 9 isn't yet supported but I'm wondering if it will be able to decrypt it...

reg66 said:
Can this tool also decrypt internal storage as in the screenshots? I know mi 9 isn't yet supported but I'm wondering if it will be able to decrypt it...
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Yes, it will be decrypted until you boot again the rom

My bootloader is unlocked, no issue. What I need is to install TWRP and do root - is this tool right for that?
MTIA
Enviado desde mi MI MAX 3 mediante Tapatalk

mauronofrio said:
Yes, it will be decrypted until you boot again the rom
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Thanks. But I'd just like to check, with mi 9 if I decrypt the device, can anything go wrong with your tool. Can I brick my device if it doesn't work? Thanks

[Z00T/ZE551KL] Frustrating Bootloops -- Hardware issue?

Update: Someone suggested battery replacement. I installed my brother's phone "good" battery and it didn't fix the problem.
Having a weird situation with bootloops that worsened over time. I'm thinking it could be due to failed hardware? Maybe someone has experienced this and we can all benefit from this.
So, I kept going into random bootloops for the last 6 months. Happens during normal usage on lineage ROM AND stock ROM.
It boots into first boot screen, after ~10 seconds it blinks blue screen and reboots again.
Video:
https://youtu.be/4yCeb1J7jcs
I was sometimes able to get out of bootloop by placing phone in charger until the bootloop stops and the phone boots.
When this failed sometimes, I would go back to stock by either back2stock.zip by the great LuK1337 and sometimes from fastboot by doing the following:
While in fastboot I would boot into TWRP from adb >> wipe everything then flash stockrecovery.img >> boot into stock recovery >> while in stock recovery I flash oldest stockfirmware zip from there >> perform factory reset from within recovery then reboot.
It would always boot successfully.
Now my bootloop has worsened and no method is working out for me.
Is my phone defective? Any idea what part would be defective?
Note that it suffered from excessive heat in its recent months.
I can get into fastboot/TWRP/stockrecovery. But that's it.
Bootloader is apparently still unlocked:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Thanks a lot.

Have you flash back to original Asus image & slowly up the firmware versions?
Procedures:
1st
Phone (old firmware) > unlock bootloader > install TWRP > install custom rom > issues/unstable/more issues.
2nd
Phone (latest firmware) > unlock bootloader > install TWRP > install custom rom >
If 1st step was performed you need to go back & lock up the bootloader in order to update the firmware to the latest.
Asus firmware updates security/unstable & another issues...after that, you can them use custom roms to your pleasing.
Good place to start.
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_Selfie_ZD551KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/

TroyBar said:
Have you flash back to original Asus image & slowly up the firmware versions?
Asus firmware updates hardware issues...after that you can them using custom roms to your pleasing.
Good place to start.
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_Selfie_ZD551KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/
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Which version should I install? I've tried it before and it didn't work.
Also should I install it via TWRP or via Stock Recovery?
Thanks very much!

Install latest TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/Z00T/
A good start is follow the link of the back2stock.zip you posted, follow the instructions, zip it back up to back2stock.zip with the files mention & then flash it in TWRP.
https://asus.kremowka.xyz/categories/show/2
Zenfone 2 Selfie — ZD551KL
This will rule out any issues you have, as you will have the latest firmware from Asus.

TroyBar said:
Install latest TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/Z00T/
A good start is follow the link of the back2stock.zip you posted, follow the instructions, zip it back up to back2stock.zip with the files mention & then flash it in TWRP.
Once done, check if your bootloader is still unlock if so you need to find out how to lock it to install Asus official firmware.
Continue the next firmware version above Version WW-21.40.1220.2056 2017/03/16 (from the posted link) located at above Asus website.
This will rule out any issues you have as you have the latest firmware from Asus.
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The ROM you mentioned does not exist in the link you shared, maybe it's a regional effected page.
Screen of the webpage:
https://i.imgur.com/3WaSs5G.png
However, I downloaded the latest available ROM [Version WW_21.40.0.2214] from November 2017,,
I applied the back2stock steps and flashed via TWRP successfully.
After that I checked my bootloader via fastboot and it was still unlocked.
I could not re-lock it using any of the following commands:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flashing lock
fastboot oem relock
Always gives me a "FAILED" message.
Also found this thread about "relocking" the bootloader:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...guide-ze500kl-bootloader-unlock-lock-t3655340
I flashed "relock_bootloader.zip" via TWRP and it didn't lock bootloader.
Then I thought maybe it will would work if I flashed RAW rom via Asus Flasher [from same thread].. So I googled for a ZE551KL RAW firmware and found it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B43Ue6xY9MmdRVdDRWtSSVNUdDg/view
Tried flashing it via the Asus Flash Tool and got an error "Phone is protected". See screenshot:
What do you suggest we should try next?
The phone is still having the same bootloop.

So after a little digging, it appears that my Bootloader is *NOT* unlocked.
But how come it gives an *unlocked* result for the command "fastboot oem device-info" ???
Is it possible to have a "locked" Bootloader in reality and showing otherwise in fastboot checking command??
To add, I can't install TWRP from fastboot using:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
I can boot the img, then install it as recovery from within TWRP.
Is this also "locked" bootloader behavior?
So many questions.

Sorry was tired last night, not the below version as it is for ZE551KL
Version WW-21.40.1220.2056 2017/03/16
You need the one(s) for Zenfone 2 Selfie — ZD551KL
Procedures:
1st
Phone (old firmware) > unlock bootloader > install TWRP > install custom rom > issues/unstable/more issues.
2nd
Phone (latest firmware) > unlock bootloader > install TWRP > install custom rom >
If 1st step was performed you need to go back & lock up the bootloader in order to update the firmware to the latest.
Asus firmware updates security/unstable & another issues...after that, you can them use custom roms to your pleasing.

TroyBar said:
Sorry was tired last night, not the below version as it is for ZE551KL
Version WW-21.40.1220.2056 2017/03/16
You need the one(s) for Zenfone 2 Selfie — ZD551KL
Procedures:
1st
Phone (old firmware) > unlock bootloader > install TWRP > install custom rom > issues/unstable/more issues.
2nd
Phone (latest firmware) > unlock bootloader > install TWRP > install custom rom >
If 1st step was performed you need to go back & lock up the bootloader in order to update the firmware to the latest.
Asus firmware updates security/unstable & another issues...after that you can them using custom roms to your pleasing.
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So, I should install latest ZD551KL stock firmware on my ZE551KL ? Is that correct?
Could you please message me on Telegram? I have the same username.

shmaiz3r said:
So, I should install latest ZD551KL stock firmware on my ZE551KL ? Is that correct?
Could you please message me on Telegram? I have the same username.
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Sorry is your phone ZD551KL (ZOOT) or ZE551KL, choose the one that is yours, mine is ZD551KL (ZOOT).

I have tried the above back2stock method, placed the files inside & also outside the meta-inf folder, re-zipped it up to back2stock.zip (2 separated folder zips (one for inside & other outside)) & flashed it (inside zip errors out, will outside zip works with update system, but is stuck there.
Another possibility below for an unlock bootloader, but requires you to have the stock OS installed, this has not work for me with a custom rom. I will need to find my ZD551KL (ZOOT) stock OS to try.
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1009748?SearchKey=ota/

TroyBar said:
I have tried the above back2stock method, placed the files inside & also outside the meta-inf folder, re-zipped it up to back2stock.zip (2 separated folder zips (one for inside & other outside)) & flashed it (inside zip errors out, will outside zip works with update system, but is stuck there.
Another possibility below for an unlock bootloader, but requires you to have the stock OS installed, this has not work for me with a custom rom. I will need to find my ZD551KL (ZOOT) stock OS to try.
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1009748?SearchKey=ota/
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I tried flashing back2stock with both the New stock ROM and the Old stock ROM. No dice.
Thanks for your time.

TWRP for LENOVO Tab M10 FHD - TB-X606F?

Hello, Possessing two tablets of this brand, I was wondering if a custom recovery existed for this one, I can look everywhere on all the forums, Russian, English, etc ... But, I do not find.
If anyone can create one with this SOURCE CODE from the tablet that would be super nice.

I succeded to install twrp on my lenovo x606F.
1) extract recovery.img from a downloaded full firmware
2) download "Mediatek (MTK) Auto TWRP recovery porter by Team Hovatek" v. 1.6 and use it to create a twrp.img from your recovery
3) flash your twrp image by adb:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
4) then flash an empty vbmeta.img that you find on team hovatek site by this command (Method 3 - Flashing vbmeta https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-32719.html ):
fastboot --disable-verity flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
5) reboot in recovery. You will receive a message that your partition is encrypted. tap "cancel" and follow the steps indicated on this page (Method 3 - Patching fstab in /vendor partition using TWRP + Text editor https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-30160.html ). You have to backup on your microsd your two fstab.* files in /vendor/etc folder and then modify as indicated. Then, by twrp, overwite them on your original files.
6) reboot in android and flash your original recovery
7) reboot in your stock recovery and make a full data erase. YOU LOST ALL YOUR PERSONAL DATA.
8) reboot in android and reinstall twrp recovery
9) reboot in your full working twrp recovery and check if it is all ok.
When you boot in your twrp, your screen is black, so you have to push power button to light your screen. You can fix it
by checking all three option in magisk manager (keep encryption, keep verity and recovey mode) and reinstall magisk root.
I'm not responsable for any damage on your device. Sorry for my english

zeldoox said:
3) flash your twrp image by adb:
4) then flash an empty vbmeta.img
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Are you sure? TWRP Recovery Porter says that vbmeta.img must be flashed BEFORE twrp image.

I made several attempts to install twrp. When I succeeded, I installed vbmeta.img after twrp. But, during my previous attempts, I had already installed vbmeta. So, it is possible that the right steps are to install it first.

So, did anyone else succeed with these steps?

Shijune said:
So, did anyone else succeed with these steps?
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I haven't tried, I'm afraid a bricked my tablets

Shijune said:
So, did anyone else succeed with these steps?
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Nope. I tried 3-4 times, no way. The only result is that my tab's clock becomes late 11k seconds after each reboot

Guys someone has a working twrp image for android 10?

maks44 said:
Nope. I tried 3-4 times, no way. The only result is that my tab's clock becomes late 11k seconds after each reboot
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I just rooted Lenovo M8 FHD TB-8705F (Android 9) using the Hovatek Method 3 guide:
flashed empty vbmeta
flashed boot.img created by Magisk

I tried the steps above with the TB-X606F on Android 10 (I used the lenovo recovery tool to rescue os and ended up with android 10) and I am unable to get it working. If I flash the generated twrp image and the vbmeta one (doesn't matter which order) and reboot recovery I get a black screen and no amount of pushing the power button gets the screen to turn on. I have not tried the boot.img file generated by Magisk yet. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

dpn982 said:
I tried the steps above with the TB-X606F on Android 10 (I used the lenovo recovery tool to rescue os and ended up with android 10) and I am unable to get it working. If I flash the generated twrp image and the vbmeta one (doesn't matter which order) and reboot recovery I get a black screen and no amount of pushing the power button gets the screen to turn on. I have not tried the boot.img file generated by Magisk yet. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Can you share the download link for Lenovo recovery tool? Thanks

MisterVik said:
Can you share the download link for Lenovo recovery tool? Thanks
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https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles/rescue_and_smart_assistant_v5.3.0.21_signed_setup.exe

Hi all,
I got my TB-X606F today and I'm having a hard time getting fastboot to work. I installed the official MTK driver from google and in my device manager its visible as Android ADB Interface
on my tablet I see the fastboot mode in the lower left corner.
fastboot devices shows nothing on cmd.
Any ideas?
OS Windows 10

MOD EDIT: See here- https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...sb-driver-installer-tool-for-windows.3999445/
Смотрите здесь-https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-latest-adb-fastboot-and-usb-driver-installer-tool-for-windows.3999445/

acocalypso said:
Hi all,
I got my TB-X606F today and I'm having a hard time getting fastboot to work. I installed the official MTK driver from google and in my device manager its visible as Android ADB Interface
on my tablet I see the fastboot mode in the lower left corner.
fastboot devices shows nothing on cmd.
Any ideas?
OS Windows 10
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I have the same problem and can't proceed rooting for this reason.
adb works fine. Device is shown, commands like reboot into fastboot mode works fine. But "fastboot devices" does not show an entry.
I've tried to (re-) install the drivers CDC, VCOM, ... several times. I'v tried the "Latest ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows". Doesn't work.
In device manager, Android Bootloader Interface is shown with an error.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Any ideas?

To fix this update your driver to Samsung's adb interfrance and it will work.

I got my TB-X606F rooted but struggle to install TWRP. I believe I'm on Android 10, the latest? I used [Hovatek] Mediatek Auto TWRP Recovery Porter V1.7a by Team Hovatek because I couldn't find version 1.6. I got the recovery.img directly from TB-X606F_S300007_200923_BMP.zip. I select Android 10 in the Android Version and output the TWRP recovery. Then I flashed and flashed the vbmeta (both the version from my zip file and the version from Hovatek. Then I flashed using multiple instructions. When I boot to recovery, it just gives the orange box screen then eventually fully boots to OS. Anything I'm forgetting?

I upgraded to Android 10. I installed again twrp by "Mediatek Auto TWRP Recovery Porter V1.7a". Android 10 version don't work well. "Pie Kernel 4.9.117" version works perfectly. The steps I follow are similar to my previous post. Insted of "forceencrypt" there is "forcefdeorfbe" in fstab.mt6765 file.

zeldoox said:
I upgraded to Android 10. I installed again twrp by "Mediatek Auto TWRP Recovery Porter V1.7a". Android 10 version don't work well. "Pie Kernel 4.9.117" version works perfectly. The steps I follow are similar to my previous post. Insted of "forceencrypt" there is "forcefdeorfbe" in fstab.mt6765 file.
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How did you get twrp installed plz help

zeldoox said:
I upgraded to Android 10. I installed again twrp by "Mediatek Auto TWRP Recovery Porter V1.7a". Android 10 version don't work well. "Pie Kernel 4.9.117" version works perfectly. The steps I follow are similar to my previous post. Insted of "forceencrypt" there is "forcefdeorfbe" in fstab.mt6765 file.
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Can you plz make a video of your steps?