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root on Zenfone 3 laser (zc551kl) ?

Has a method for rooting the zc551kl been made available?
Why is it taking so long? Is it because there is no bootloader unlock available yet? I've tried kingroot, TWRP, SRSroot, damn I think I've tried them all. Can someone help me?

No BL unlock, no root. It's that simple.

Custom rom for Asus Zenfone 3 Laser
How about custom rom for Asus Zenfone 3 laser (zc551kl) ? Is there anyone can make pre rooted custom rom ?

Armdfx said:
How about custom rom for Asus Zenfone 3 laser (zc551kl) ? Is there anyone can make pre rooted custom rom ?
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No BL unlock, no custom ROMs. It's that simple.

sensi277 said:
No BL unlock, no custom ROMs. It's that simple.
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Hi!, ASUS just released the Bootloader unlock tool app. It can be downloaded from the tech support web page (can´t post links jet, sorry).

Jordi_rgv said:
Hi!, ASUS just released the Bootloader unlock tool app. It can be downloaded from the tech support web page (can´t post links jet, sorry).
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I successfully unlocked the bootloader on firmware Android N. waiting for TWRP port and root.

ntuxas95 said:
Has a method for rooting the zc551kl been made available?
Why is it taking so long? Is it because there is no bootloader unlock available yet? I've tried kingroot, TWRP, SRSroot, damn I think I've tried them all. Can someone help me?
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Hi, the official bootloader unlocking tool is out, and there is an option to flash TWRP and root ZenFone 3 Laser. Let me know if you're still interested. I'm using ZC551KL rooted with TWRP Android 7.1.1 stock.

How?
Freelancer said:
Hi, the official bootloader unlocking tool is out, and there is an option to flash TWRP and root ZenFone 3 Laser. Let me know if you're still interested. I'm using ZC551KL rooted with TWRP Android 7.1.1 stock.
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Hello bro how i can do that? I have an asus zenfone 3 laser with the bootloader unlocked... now what? You cam tell us the next step please
..asap
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Freelancer said:
Hi, the official bootloader unlocking tool is out, and there is an option to flash TWRP and root ZenFone 3 Laser. Let me know if you're still interested. I'm using ZC551KL rooted with TWRP Android 7.1.1 stock.
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By the way I am using stock Asus firmware N 7.1.1 for me is fine but I needed root access

How to install unofficial TWRP and root your Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL / Z01BDC)
Copper1983 said:
Hello bro how i can do that? I have an asus zenfone 3 laser with the bootloader unlocked... now what? You cam tell us the next step please
..asap
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By the way I am using stock Asus firmware N 7.1.1 for me is fine but I needed root access
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OK, Here we go; You downloaded bootloader unlock tool from Asus and want to root: https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/HelpDesk_Download/
FILES TO DOWNLOAD:
-First you need to download the unofficial TWRP that works for this phone (twrp-3.1.1-unofficial): https://depositfiles.com/files/ux8w5thp6
-Second, you need superSU file (Many thanks and credits to @mauam for the links): https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/v2-64-2-66-supersu-mode-t3286120
-Third, if supersu doesn't work, you need Magisk v.15.3 (Lots of thanks and credits to @topjohnwu for providing us with these tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
-Fourth, download ADB drivers and install them in your PC: https://gsmusbdriver.com/asus-zenfone-3-laser-zc551kl
-Again many thanks and credits to @Gt5228 for the original helpful "Idiots Guide" of how to root ZC551KL. If you have issues, follow this thread for info, links and solutions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/help/how-to-root-zenfone-3-laser-zc551kl-t3502606/page5
NOTE: For some phones, superSU doesn't work. I run Android Nougat 7.1.1 stock on ZC551KL, and using superSU soft bricked my phone. I had to flash the stock again and try Magisk instead supersu, which worked. Others used successfully another version of SU, so please read the original thread before you start if you still have questions. I am not responsible for bricking your phone or any other issue you may encounter. Just to be safe, make sure you backed up your device, and have access to the original firmware file just in case you need to flash it again.
HOW TO:
-Install adb drivers;
-Enable debugging on your phone;
-Copy "twrp-3.1.1.unofficial.img" on your installed ADB folder (PC);
-Copy "Magisk-v15.3" or "superSU" on your phone's SD Card;
-Go in adb folder where your files are and pressing and holding "Shift" right click on nothing inside your folder and choose "Open command prompt here"
-With your phone still on and connected to PC, type "adb devices" You should see a serial number, that means your phone is connected via adb and you are good to go;
-Next, type "adb reboot bootloader"
-Once in bootloader type: "fastboot flash recovery <file name>.img (fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1.unofficial.img);
-After Flashing, DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE INTO SYSTEM!!! Reboot into Recovery!
-Using vol up/down choose Recovery and wait to reboot on TWRP. You'll be asked for your pin if you have one;
-In TWRP (Recovery) press "INSTALL" from main menu and navigate to your saved file on SD Card (superSU or Magisk) and select it;
-After the installation, clean cache and restart. Now your phone has TWRP recovery and is rooted. Enjoy.
This is not entirely my work, all i did was just collecting information and links from web and put them here together.
P.S. I used Windows 7 Ultimate 64bits, USB 2.0 port.
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Armdfx said:
How about custom rom for Asus Zenfone 3 laser (zc551kl) ? Is there anyone can make pre rooted custom rom ?
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About custom roms, at this time there's absolutely none ported for ZenFone 3 Laser. I've been looking for weeks now, here on xda and everywhere else and found none to 0... No CM, no AOSP, no Lineage, no Viper OS, no nothing... disappointing, as there's lots of ZC551KL users waiting. As posted here, twrp, bootloader unlocking and rooting is possible, but beside the privacy apps we can install over root, we still have to live with all this blootware on Asus Zenfones. We'll get the Oreo update in August though, if that makes you feel better...

And here is the thread for How to download and install Xposed Framework. Must read as there's a different solutions for everyone. Works for my device. All thanks to @topjohnwu , @rovo89 , @wanam : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268

(sorry. )

Installed CM 14.1 but OS is still TouchWiz is there! HELP!

Hello Guys!
I tried to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 using this thread, as I Wiped my device and installed the CM zip
This showed and the device restarted.....
As I have already factory reset the device, the device restarted as TouchWiz.
Help me! I can't install the CM 14.1.

Before doing this
There is some things u should do:
1- root your device (via odin)
2-install the latest custom recovery" TWRP "
It is a flashable zip you should flash it from here
3 - via this recovery you should flash that rom (CM14.1)
And u will be fine
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Odin is a computer program

Mo7aMMaD 3Li said:
Before doing this
There is some things u should do:
1- root your device (via odin)
2-install the latest custom recovery" TWRP "
It is a flashable zip you should flash it from here
3 - via this recovery you should flash that rom (CM14.1)
And u will be fine
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Odin is a computer program
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1- my device is not recognized by windows.
2-it is not supported by TWRP.

Dear...i missed some thing . On your computer install Samsung usb drivers
It should make it work on odin?
....if you want to flash something via odin (you should enter download mode on your mobile by switching it off then pressing volume down+power button at the same time
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Your device is grand 2 (sm-g7102) right?
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The first thing..is to root your device via odin
Then flashing recovery (TWRP)
then flashing your preferred rom via TWRP
#Grand_2_is_supported by twrp search in this forum threads for the recovery
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On odin on computer
For rooting Check ✔ for( auto rebbot and F.time rest)

okay sir!
i have download the driver but it is still not recognized
But the device is now in this condition

and TWRP does not support grand 2......

Not possible i had twrp on my g2 7102 and I've also installed cm14.1...bro u need to root on any conditions and thats stock recovery u can't install something with that..!!
Have root install recovery then flash...and as ur pc isn't recognizing get ur frnds pc or take someone do that its a simple 10min process to root and to install recovery!
Word of advice: AFTER ROOTING INSTALL RECOVERY WITH THE HELP OF RASHR (flashing tool)
You will get it on playstore and Google an IMG. file for flashing.
Tell me when ur done.
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Not possible i had twrp on my g2 7102 and I've also installed cm14.1...bro u need to root on any conditions and thats stock recovery u can't install something with that..!!
Have root install recovery then flash...and as ur pc isn't recognizing get ur frnds pc or take someone do that its a simple 10min process to root and to install recovery!
Word of advice: AFTER ROOTING INSTALL RECOVERY WITH THE HELP OF RASHR (flashing tool)
You will get it on playstore and Google an IMG. file for flashing.
Tell me when ur done.

Its already rooted but I did it using Kingo root and if its not right then give another way.
And my device does not get recognized by any pc. I tried it on HP, Compaq, Dell, Lenovo, iMac but it didn't worked.
Please dont give a method with pc involved!

Try changing usb cable?
.
.
That situation of mobile is right
After u make ur device enter that download mode
Put the usb on it
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If u installed the driver then
Check that odin in the latest version
And when you open odin app
And insert usb on ur mobile
You will get something on app interface
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The thing is like
COM:9 and some thing like that....
.....man dont search for twrp on google
Open XDa forum and search in it
Or search on google" SM-g7012 TWRP XDa"

I installed the drivers but still it is not recognized and according to this thread I tried to install the TWPR recovery and guess what.....I cant do it coz my device is not recogzied by pc.
i tried changing wire, i tried changing pc but it does not work.
And the the TWRP recovery given in the link above is not right. It have a .dll file and .exe file which can not be used for a mobile phone.

Again i will say the instructions:
1-files should be downloaded are:
odin program for computer
Samsung usb drivers
TWRP for mobile
(You said you have rooted your mobile?? If correct then try installing TWRP from google play maybe it has the recovery) and i will search for the correct link if the twrp apk didn't work
2. Follow these carfully.........
after install odin and Samsung usb drivers on computer...#open odin app
Then put your mobile in download mode
Then connect it to usb
It should be recognised☺ if not (maybe there is a problem with your mobile)
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Sanchit Bahl said:
Hello Guys!
I tried to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 using this thread, as I Wiped my device and installed the CM zip
This showed and the device restarted.....
As I have already factory reset the device, the device restarted as TouchWiz.
Help me! I can't install the CM 14.1.
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Here you go. ....... you should be rooted?
Download this
https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=aapav01&dl=aapav01/ms013g/TWRP/3.0.0/TWRP_3.0.0.zip
then put it on your extsd card
And flash it like you done in this photo☝☝☝☝

There is a back news!
the device is stuck on download mode..........

Sanchit Bahl said:
There is a back news!
the device is stuck on download mode..........
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What u done?

Mo7aMMaD 3Li said:
What u done?
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you guys said to connect it to pc in download mode. I did that but pc didn't recogized it.
And not whenever I try to enter the recovery made it goes into download mode.

Sanchit Bahl said:
you guys said to connect it to pc in download mode. I did that but pc didn't recogized it.
And not whenever I try to enter the recovery made it goes into download mode.
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Mmmm: maybe that because you root your device without odin..maybe
..i think the problem is with your usb (or your mobile usb ic)
Try installing another odin?
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Link of odin
https://bin.samsung-firmware.org/bin/odin-3-12-3.zip
Samsung drivers :
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
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If odin works
Download this zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/400/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-ms013g-ms013gxx-smg7102.zip?retrieve_file=1
Unzip (decompress) it and put the file from the zip
in PDA(AP) button on odin
connect your mobile on download mode
Then press start

Let me tell you that I have already downloaded and installed the Driver and Odin.
Probably the problem is with me device's USB IC as it does not connects with any any PC.
My PC still can't recognize it. Suggest a way without PC if possible.
Thanks for your help.

Sanchit Bahl said:
Let me tell you that I have already downloaded and installed the Driver and Odin.
Probably the problem is with me device's USB IC as it does not connects with any any PC.
My PC still can't recognize it. Suggest a way without PC if possible.
Thanks for your help.
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I think that there is no other way...?
Try gently cleaning it with something soft
Don't break any thing

Mo7aMMaD 3Li said:
I think that there is no other way...
Try gently cleaning it with something soft
Don't break any thing
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Ohh that's sad, should I go to any service center to get it checked?
Or just some cleaning would be okay?

Sanchit Bahl said:
Ohh that's sad, should I go to any service center to get it checked?
Or just some cleaning would be okay?
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Try a slight cleaning. Just light cleaning ..if didn't work....then go to service center

lineage os pb2-650y

Has anyone tried or found any unofficial version of linageos os that works for this model?.
I have mine rooted, twrp, xposed, but I would really like to change the stock OS. Linage would be awesome.

https://forum.mantab.me/thread/9412/custom-rom-nougat-71-lenovo-phab-2-unofficial-lineage-os.xhtml
Ifound this. But model is different, may u try search on that site

dlsega said:
Has anyone tried or found any unofficial version of linageos os that works for this model?.
I have mine rooted, twrp, xposed, but I would really like to change the stock OS. Linage would be awesome.
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broo could u write a thread or link how u rooted it? im looking on the rusian site
i have been unsucess full 5 time gave up hope (havent retried since 4 months)
i would love to ****ing rootthis phone and have leagos thing
btw found this also http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/21441-lenovo-phab-2-исходный-код-ядра/
source code

sushil888 said:
https://forum.mantab.me/thread/9412/custom-rom-nougat-71-lenovo-phab-2-unofficial-lineage-os.xhtml
Ifound this. But model is different, may u try search on that site
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i tried, but avast shows the site as a security risk. I supose you found something for the pb2-650M?

reggiexp said:
broo could u write a thread or link how u rooted it? im looking on the rusian site
i have been unsucess full 5 time gave up hope (havent retried since 4 months)
i would love to ****ing rootthis phone and have leagos thing
btw found this also http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/21441-lenovo-phab-2-исходный-код-ядра/
source code
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i followed this guide for rooting
https://forum.xda-developers.com/phab-2/how-to/how-to-root-phab-2-pb2-650y-t3524305
The only trouble I had was unlocking the bootloader, and this step wasn't mentioned it the guide. Before flashing the code to unlock bootloader, in the developer options, (in the phone) I didn't checked the OEM unlocking. After I checked it, flashed the unlock bootloader code successfully, the phone restored to factory, then flashed the TWRP. Just as it's described in the guide. The only difference I noticed is that dlto enter recovery mode after twrp is install you have to push at the same time vol down button + power button.
if after you have root and install twrp you want to install xposed framework, just look for the xposed installer for android 6 arm64 devices.
i used this one here.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/
choose the newest file

Idlsega, i m bit Confused!!
U r pointing towards 650 Y model to reggie....
Looking for 650 m model custom rom?
Which is yr model ?
And reggie... Is using which model ??

sushil888 said:
Idlsega, i m bit Confused!!
U r pointing towards 650 Y model to reggie....
Looking for 650 m model custom rom?
Which is yr model ?
And reggie... Is using which model ??
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M and Y are same? i mean i didnt find any difference. only different country same phone
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dlsega said:
i followed this guide for rooting
https://forum.xda-developers.com/phab-2/how-to/how-to-root-phab-2-pb2-650y-t3524305
The only trouble I had was unlocking the bootloader, and this step wasn't mentioned it the guide. Before flashing the code to unlock bootloader, in the developer options, (in the phone) I didn't checked the OEM unlocking. After I checked it, flashed the unlock bootloader code successfully, the phone restored to factory, then flashed the TWRP. Just as it's described in the guide. The only difference I noticed is that dlto enter recovery mode after twrp is install you have to push at the same time vol down button + power button.
if after you have root and install twrp you want to install xposed framework, just look for the xposed installer for android 6 arm64 devices.
i used this one here.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/
choose the newest file
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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dlsega said:
i followed this guide for rooting
https://forum.xda-developers.com/phab-2/how-to/how-to-root-phab-2-pb2-650y-t3524305
The only trouble I had was unlocking the bootloader, and this step wasn't mentioned it the guide. Before flashing the code to unlock bootloader, in the developer options, (in the phone) I didn't checked the OEM unlocking. After I checked it, flashed the unlock bootloader code successfully, the phone restored to factory, then flashed the TWRP. Just as it's described in the guide. The only difference I noticed is that dlto enter recovery mode after twrp is install you have to push at the same time vol down button + power button.
if after you have root and install twrp you want to install xposed framework, just look for the xposed installer for android 6 arm64 devices.
i used this one here.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/
choose the newest file
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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dlsega said:
i followed this guide for rooting
https://forum.xda-developers.com/phab-2/how-to/how-to-root-phab-2-pb2-650y-t3524305
The only trouble I had was unlocking the bootloader, and this step wasn't mentioned it the guide. Before flashing the code to unlock bootloader, in the developer options, (in the phone) I didn't checked the OEM unlocking. After I checked it, flashed the unlock bootloader code successfully, the phone restored to factory, then flashed the TWRP. Just as it's described in the guide. The only difference I noticed is that dlto enter recovery mode after twrp is install you have to push at the same time vol down button + power button.
if after you have root and install twrp you want to install xposed framework, just look for the xposed installer for android 6 arm64 devices.
i used this one here.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/
choose the newest file
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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dlsega said:
i followed this guide for rooting
https://forum.xda-developers.com/phab-2/how-to/how-to-root-phab-2-pb2-650y-t3524305
The only trouble I had was unlocking the bootloader, and this step wasn't mentioned it the guide. Before flashing the code to unlock bootloader, in the developer options, (in the phone) I didn't checked the OEM unlocking. After I checked it, flashed the unlock bootloader code successfully, the phone restored to factory, then flashed the TWRP. Just as it's described in the guide. The only difference I noticed is that dlto enter recovery mode after twrp is install you have to push at the same time vol down button + power button.
if after you have root and install twrp you want to install xposed framework, just look for the xposed installer for android 6 arm64 devices.
i used this one here.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/
choose the newest file
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Click to collapse
i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/

reggiexp said:
M and Y are same? i mean i didnt find any difference. only different country same phone
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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i tried that last time impossible to boot recovery even after flashing :/ its keepos booting stock recovery :/
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They're pretty much the same, the difference is on the LTE bands, the M has works with more I think. (besides the retail region).
I had a similiar problem, and the issue was that the bootloader wasn't being unlocked flashing the commands. It turns out that the thing keeping the bootloader from unlocking was that little OEM UNLOCK check in the DEVELOPER OPTIONS. After I checked that one, tried again, and this time it worked, I first noticed it because the phone started wiping to a factory reset automatically. After that I just put it into fastboot mode, flashed TWRP. And done.
I don't know if this is the same issue you're having. But for me it was a little frustrating trying and trying without success, until I noticed that little detail and that was it.
At the moment I have it rooted with xposed working just fine. The only issue (don't know if it's only me), is when recording a video using 3rd party apps like instagram or snapchat, the audio is garbage, like some noise cancellation going wrong.

im sure i had that ticked but i guess not. will retry once i fix my xiaomi redmi note 3 who has a memory failure (same on my mom's phone redmi note 3) both crashed 2weeks apart from each other. they boot but as soon as u download 5apps thr phone bootloops... and now im trying to get mi flash to work but its been a long time and i can't figure it out... so now using this massive phone fr 3months its a good phone but damn that quad core is slow... and apps close way to quick on back ground. anyway i will try and root again some dag and install linea os.

reggiexp said:
im sure i had that ticked but i guess not. will retry once i fix my xiaomi redmi note 3 who has a memory failure (same on my mom's phone redmi note 3) both crashed 2weeks apart from each other. they boot but as soon as u download 5apps thr phone bootloops... and now im trying to get mi flash to work but its been a long time and i can't figure it out... so now using this massive phone fr 3months its a good phone but damn that quad core is slow... and apps close way to quick on back ground. anyway i will try and root again some dag and install linea os.
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Did you manage to get lineage to run?
Sent from my Lenovo PB2-650Y using Tapatalk

frankbonatelli said:
Did you manage to get lineage to run?
Sent from my Lenovo PB2-650Y using Tapatalk
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didn't even try.
it's my majn phone still so not really wanna mess with it. still to lazy to flash RR on my redmi note 3

frankbonatelli said:
Did you manage to get lineage to run?
Sent from my Lenovo PB2-650Y using Tapatalk
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still not switch phone? any one got any updates on the roms??? like this forum is dead.././

Custom rom for lenovo pb2-650m
I request the developers to provide custom rom for lenovo pb2-650m.

subal kumar mahato01 said:
I request the developers to provide custom rom for lenovo pb2-650m.
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it are the same phones anyway i just cant figur out the unlock and twrp flash

subal kumar mahato01 said:
I request the developers to provide custom rom for lenovo pb2-650m.
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Were you able to find any custom rom for lenovo pb2-650m?

Requesting boot.img from December update

Hi, I have nougat with magisk December update, and I'm trying since 2 days to update it to the latest version (can't install the 60 MB update, probably cause magisk) so I'm looking for a clean boot.img in order to flash it in recovery (my magisk boot.img backup is screwed)
Thanks

http://en.miui.com/download-333.html

Should I really extract 3gb just for a boot.img?

Can't download the while update right now, if anyone got it please upload and send us a link! It'll be much appreciated
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albi7894 said:
Should I really extract 3gb just for a boot.img?
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Well, not exactly. You can browse through the zip. It should be there inside some folder. Send me a link to it, I too need it!
But yes you have to download the whole update to get the boot.img

Ok, extracted the boot.img, flashed using twrp image flash (selected boot) and bootloop. Gotta lose some data now...

Use MiFlash tool to flash the update!
You'll not lose your data!
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albi7894 said:
Ok, extracted the boot.img, flashed using twrp image flash (selected boot) and bootloop. Gotta lose some data now...
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Use MiFlash! Check out the tutorial for it, it's not that hard. Plus, you get to keep your data!

I cant seem to find the update anywhere..

Dude you just downloaded it, didn't you?

Yeah but its the full rom, will it reset my data?

Not if you use the MiFlash tool. It's for windows. Download it, install it to your windows machine. Search for its guide, its not that hard to follow!

Thanks a lot guys, I flashed system with mi flash and I did not lost data, I'm also finally installing the update. One last question: Now that system is reflashed, does that mean that it is completely stock? I mean, are boot.img from slots a and b totally stock?

Flash stock rom whith MI tool flash
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[GUIDE] A NEWBIE'S GUIDE FOR ROOTING OnePlus 8T (FOR ANY OXYGEN OS VERSION)

Unlock bootloader in ur OP8T (For T-Mobile and Verizon variants u need unlock code) (This guide is for non T-Mobile and non Verizon variants):-
1. Enable Developer options by going to settings-About Phone and then keep tapping build number until a dialogue comes saying developer options are enabled/unlocked/on.
2. Go to Developer options by :-
Settings-system-Developer options.
3. Enable OEM Unlocking.
4. Enable USB debugging.
5. Now be on ur PC.
6. Install latest adb and fastboot drivers. (U can install these):-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569952951
7. Reboot ur OP8T to bootloader after shutting down ur phone by holding power button+ both the volume buttons.
8. Open command prompt in ur PC and connect ur OP8T to ur PC via a USB cable and enter fastboot.
9. Enter
fastboot devices
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10.After that Enter
fastboot flashing unlock
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11. Enjoy! Ur bootloader is unlocked.
Steps to ROOT OP8T (Make sure that ur bootloader is unlocked)(Use USB Cable in the whole process):-
1. Download the Full Stock ROM (not incremental) whose version matches the Oxygen OS version running on ur phone,Download the ROM thru Oxygen Updater (If ur gonna download the ROM thru Oxygen Updater make sure ur on the latest software update) (here is the link):-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arjanvlek.oxygenupdater
-----OR (If Oxygen Updater aint working for u)-----
U can follow this semi-twrp method to extract the boot.img and patch it with magisk later (Skip to Step 11 if u follow twrp method):-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83762929&postcount=17.
2. Transfer the ROM zip file to ur PC.
3. Download and install Python3 in ur PC (here is the link)(This link is for windows only):-
Python Releases for Windows
The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
TICK THE ADD PYTHON TO PATH OPTION IN PYTHON SETUP.
4. Download and install Payload dumper in ur PC (download from this link if ur running windows) (u can find others for linux and MacOS as well).
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850510260
5. Extract the Payload dumper zip.
6. Extract the ROM u transferred to ur PC.
7. Put payload.bin from the folder where u extracted the ROM to "payload_input" folder (payload_input folder will be there where u have extarced payload dumper zip)
8. Run payload_dumper.exe
9. The files which are present in payload.bin will be extracted in payload_output folder.(it will be in payload dumper folder which we extracted earlier).
10. Now, copy boot.img from payload_output and paste it in ur OP8T.
11. Download and install Magisk manager apk from here:-
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/canary/app-debug.apk
12. Open Magisk manager.
13. Go to settings.
14. Click on update channel.
15. Select canary.
16. Go back and Click on install button.
17. Click on "Select and patch a file" and select boot.img .
18. The magisk_patched.img will be saved in ur internal storage find it and transfer it to ur PC.
19. Now open command prompt in ur PC where u have copied that patched boot.img and reboot ur OP8T to bootloader.
20. Connect ur OP8T to ur PC and enter
fastboot devices
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21. Enter
Fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
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Or for safe method without bricking or bootloop
Fastboot boot magisk_patched.img
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22. The magisk_patched.img will be flashed/booted.
23. Now reboot (if ur in fastboot reboot by fastboot reboot).
24. Now go and open magisk app and see if it says installed then ur rooted if u did the safe method in step 21 then go to magisk and click on direct install and reboot.
25. Done! Ur phone is rooted!
If u have the error that python is not recognised as a internal or external command then follow this video:-
Enjoy!

How do I download the firmware from oxygen updater if im up to date? I have advanced on already, I just am not seeing an option to do so.

rtown195 said:
How do I download the firmware from oxygen updater if im up to date? I have advanced on already, I just am not seeing an option to do so.
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Hi! Turn on advanced mode and go back to the main page of Oxygen Updater, there should be a download update bar at the bottom of the screen click on that and ur ROM zip file will start downloading.

This is what I got after enabling advanced and full

If I can just get that ota zip, I'll be good.

Heya try reinstalling Oxygen Updater and enable advanced mode in settings and select full update option then the download option should show. It worked for me!

I just did it. Absolutely nothing different
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The only thing that changes is the discord invite

rtown195 said:
I just did it. Absolutely nothing different
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The only thing that changes is the discord invite
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Well it works for me and a couple of other people on TG too! U must be doing something wrong!

rtown195 said:
I just did it. Absolutely nothing different
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The only thing that changes is the discord invite
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You'll have to wait for the 11.0.2.3 update, which is the latest. OP sends it in waves, mine arrived yesterday.

Well damn

yeah I cant get the download option on Oxygen either. Tried unisntalling/installing app but no go

So I buy a phone specifically to have more freedom to mod, i have my bootloader unlocked and I can't even root my **** bc a Pos phone company is choosing to not give me the new firmware but others get it. This is so cool.

rtown195 said:
So I buy a phone specifically to have more freedom to mod, i have my bootloader unlocked and I can't even root my **** bc a Pos phone company is choosing to not give me the new firmware but others get it. This is so cool.
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I think you can use the oxygen updater app to get the latest firmware.

I got it. Used adb TWRP to extract my img
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Extracted my own img with adb TWRP. No thanks to this guide

rtown195 said:
I got it. Used adb TWRP to extract my img
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Extracted my own img with adb TWRP. No thanks to this guide
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It's good that you got it on your own but please be respectful to this guide. It has helped a lot of people.

How do we handle ota updates in future if we root with this method? How can we flash the new updates without twrp?

When you update, after downloading and installing new update before rebooting go to magisk manager and install magisk use the inactive slot option. Reboot still rooted.
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If you can't get your rom to extract your boot, I used the semi-broke twrp method mentioned in another rooting thread here on xda. Just make sure you use the modded magisk manager listed in thread to patch your boot, it's called the "debug apk". I spent a couple hours trying to use reg magisk manager 8.0.2 and don't work.

kjslabber said:
When you update, after downloading and installing new update before rebooting go to magisk manager and install magisk use the inactive slot option. Reboot still rooted.
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If you can't get your rom to extract your boot, I used the semi-broke twrp method mentioned in another rooting thread here on xda. Just make sure you use the modded magisk manager listed in thread to patch your boot, it's called the "debug apk". I spent a couple hours trying to use reg magisk manager 8.0.2 and don't work.
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I also gave the link for Magisk Canary (debug.apk) ?

rtown195 said:
I got it. Used adb TWRP to extract my img
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Extracted my own img with adb TWRP. No thanks to this guide
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Bruh I'm from India and we get the updates pretty fast here and for ur kind information we also get pretty fast updates on Oxygen Updater too. Ur twrp method is pretty good too, If I will update the thread with ur method included it would be a pretty big thread ?.

I have follow the whole guide, step by stp (TWRP method) and now Im in a bootloop... How can i fix it ?
I patched the Boot_a.img with magisk.
Should i try the boot_b ?