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Hello all,
I really need help for my ZE500KL. In summary, it stucks on ASUS logo and bootloop. I can't get to welcome screen.
It is not rooted, i've never touched to the original system. I got this problem after an update from OTA. The update was not interrupted for information.
I can get to the recovery menu, can do a wipe data/factory reset, but it solves nothing. Same problem.
I've tried :
- apply update from adb but this stops at 46% and failed with an error like E:failed to verify the whole-file signature
- apply update from microSD but it stops and failed without error message
I don't know if there is another way to fix.
Thanks
Bro go to the asus site and download the whole rom nd flash it thru recovery.
M also had a same problem.
So let me know nd which variant u hav?
Thanks for the reply.
When i said "I have apply update", this means that i've downloaded zip file from Asus website, and loaded it via the recovery but the process stops at 46%.
Maybe it will work for a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP but as i know, there is not a working CWM or TWRP for ZE500KL at this time. Maybe.
For me, the stock recovery don't work for loading the zip file from ASUS. It says something like : Unable to verify the whole-file signature, Process failed
Fus_XDA said:
Thanks for the reply.
When i said "I have apply update", this means that i've downloaded zip file from Asus website, and loaded it via the recovery but the process stops at 46%.
Maybe it will work for a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP but as i know, there is not a working CWM or TWRP for ZE500KL at this time. Maybe.
For me, the stock recovery don't work for loading the zip file from ASUS. It says something like : Unable to verify the whole-file signature, Process failed
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If your device stops at logo this means that it boots into fastboot mode. I`ve had a same problem. You can take this adb driver . After installing you need to put in C:\adb file boot.img from archive which you dowloaded from official asus.com, then run cmd.
Code:
cd c:\adb
and last command will be...
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
try it.
kvantor said:
If your device stops at logo this means that it boots into fastboot mode. I`ve had a same problem. You can take this adb driver . After installing you need to put in C:\adb file boot.img from archive which you dowloaded from official asus.com, then run cmd.
Code:
cd c:\adb
and last command will be...
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
try it.
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I tried. It doesn't work.
I proceed like this :
1- I've booted the device in recovery mode, connect it to PC and uninstall the device and his driver in to the device manager. I do the same in fastboot mode
2- I've installed the 15 seconds adb ver 1.43. As it is recommanded, I force install of drivers to "Android ADB interface" for recovery mode and "Android Bootloader Interface" for fastboot mode. At this time, adb detects the device via "c:\adb> adb devices"
3-I've extracted the "boot.img" from UL-ASUS Z00E-WW-12 8 5 106-user.zip from Asus Website
4-No problem to proceed with "c:\adb> fastboot boot boot.img" BUT that's all.
--> The device boots, passes the ASUS logo with the powered by android at the bottom", arrives to the second ASUS logo (the one animated), then there are messages "Android upgrading, optimising 1 of 1 app", "Starting apps", then it reboots, and bootloops .... again and again. I have to take out the battery to turn it off.
Have you tried downloading the full ROM image from the ASUS support website again? (yes, download again and try flashing your device again). Usually when it says something about signature verification failed, it is due to the incomplete download of the ROM image (corrupted), or that it has been modified.
Do report back the results.
Download Link (for your convenience): http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/UL-ASUS_Z00E-WW-12.8.5.222-user.zip
Download Link (for your convenience): http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/UL-ASUS_Z00E-WW-12.8.5.222-user.zip
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I's been thinking to this ...
I've downloaded 3 times the ROM from asus website. The download procees has been interrupted because of internet problem but i was able to resume after. I've even downloaded previous version. I am able to extract the zip file to my computer without error like cooupted file or CRC..
I need to know if other persons have the same problem exactly with this ZE500KL because, i have recently done the same thing with my ZE551ML and i had no problem.
Have you tried flashing the previous updates (software versions) instead? Could be a "bogus" update.
Rizzed said:
Have you tried flashing the previous updates (software versions) instead? Could be a "bogus" update.
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Yes. Same problem with .172
I was been delighted when i see this TWRP for ZE500KL http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-2-laser/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-0-0-recovery-t3319704 and it works,
But my joy was so short.
It says that it was unable to install the ZIP file because the ZIP is for WW_PHONE, and my phone is an OMNI_ZE500KL !!! What is this ? Never heard about it before. What's weird with this AUS ZIP file !!!??
Can you try to ADB Sideload the ASUS ROM?
sagematt said:
Can you try to ADB Sideload the ASUS ROM?
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Yes. I've tried every way to install.
Fusxda said:
Yes. I've tried every way to install.
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Open a thread on ZenTalk: http://www.asus.com/zentalk/
Never heard about this OMNI SKU before.
If someone else has the same exact phone with you with a different SKU (perhaps WW?), you could try asking him to backup the recovery.img on his phone for you to flash. After that, just flash recovery via fastboot and you should be good to go.
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Rizzed said:
If someone else has the same exact phone with you with a different SKU (perhaps WW?), you could try asking him to backup the recovery.img on his phone for you to flash. After that, just flash recovery via fastboot and you should be good to go.
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Hello , do you find the solution i have the same problem
could you help me , thanx a lot :good:
2xboy said:
Hello , do you find the solution i have the same problem
could you help me , thanx a lot :good:
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Stock recovery (and TWRP):
https://github.com/sabpprook/android_device_asus_ze500kl/releases
Guys I Found The Solution For This Problem :
1-Flash TWRP Recovery From The Link : https://github.com/sabpprook/android_device_asus_ze500kl/releases
2- Wipe Data and Cache And dalvik Cache and Very Important (Wipe System).
3-Flash Back The Stock recovery From The Same Link Above.
4-Flash Your .zip Stock Frimware From The Link : https://www.asus.com/support/Download/39/1/0/20/KsY29RCpsJ2bea9O/32/
5-Please if this Helped You Press Thanks! Button And Enjoy.
The Trick: Stock Recovery Cannot Wipe System But TWRP Can.
P.S: You Cannot Flash The Frimware From TWRP ... It Will Give An Error.
Enjoy
I find answer
Bro, download this file failobmennik.usite.pro/updater-script.noext and change \META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script
Hi,
I'll test it, and will give feed-back
Thanks
My 501CG is in a bootloop and can't go to recovery.
The device can be detected by adb but I can't sideload anything. I've tried everything I know but couldn't fix it.
I tried to post a screenshot but the forum won't allow me and I can't explain what the problem looks like so I don't know what to do now...
Please help me. Thank you.
Teks0427 said:
My 501CG is in a bootloop and can't go to recovery.
The device can be detected by adb but I can't sideload anything. I've tried everything I know but couldn't fix it.
I tried to post a screenshot but the forum won't allow me and I can't explain what the problem looks like so I don't know what to do now...
Please help me. Thank you.
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Can you go to fastboot? Adb still reconize it then go to ADB and type adb reboot bootloader then try to flash the recovery and factory reset. If the problem still exist after factory reset you will need to look up for system.imgs files for the zenfone 5 and flash the system imgs from fastboot
ChristopherXI said:
Can you go to fastboot? Adb still reconize it then go to ADB and type adb reboot bootloader then try to flash the recovery and factory reset. If the problem still exist after factory reset you will need to look up for system.imgs files for the zenfone 5 and flash the system imgs from fastboot
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Thank you so much for helping me.
When I type adb reboot bootloader, it says <waiting for device> and stays that way.
I have a screenshot of the error but I can't post the proper link. Here's a modified version of the link, just replace the <dot> with a period I guess if that would work. That's the only way I can show what happens to the phone.
imgur dot com/JRcEzaN
Sorry, I'm also not very familiar with how adb, fastboot, and whatever else works, but I learn fast and can follow commands.
Well the mmcblk1 partition i think is messed up @dgadelha can you help us with this?
Hey there!
Thanks @ChristopherXI for noticing me.
@Teks0427, can you please try this guide? It will rebuild your partition table and install Android 4.3.
Hope it helps!
dgadelha said:
Hey there!
Thanks @ChristopherXI for noticing me.
@Teks0427, can you please try this guide? It will rebuild your partition table and install Android 4.3.
Hope it helps!
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Thank you! I'll try this as soon as I get home. I hope it works...
Well. Did it work? Have any luck?
I'm so sorry for disappearing all of a sudden like that. I had to attend to a LOT of things and I totally forgot about the phone.
I'm gonna give it a go tonight and post whatever happens here right away.
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help...
Hi! The phone won't go to droidboot mode. PressingPOWER + VOLUME UP brings me to the Asus bootup screen (sometimes with a black background and sometimes with a blue one) and the words
CSC Mode
long press power key to restart system
And sometimes it's just the normal Asus bootup screen (and gets stuck there). On that CSC mode screen, plugging in the USB and typing "fastboot devices" does nothing
D:\501KL>fastboot devices
Booting up in recovery mode works, and when in the recovery mode menu page, typing "fastboot devices" still does nothing but typing adb devices gets this response:
D:\501KL>adb devices
List of devices attached
051c7013 recovery
D:\501KL>
Running (as administrator) the file sec_offline_update_image.cmd from the recovery menu page gets this response:
D:\501KL>fastboot oem backup_config
< waiting for device >
And it stops there.
Also, when plugging the USB cable to the phone, it starts installing an "MTP USB Device" but always fails after a few minutes.
I already tried bringing the phone to the accredited Asus Zenfone repair center here in the Philippines but they said they don't have the firmware to flash this model. They didn't give any explanation nor did they refer me to anyone else who might know how to fix this thing.
@dgadelha @ChristopherXI
I have same problem but now my phone working properly
first download https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3vLobe8_2u7SWlzZXVTYmFVcXc/view?pref=2&pli=1
and this http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7qapfy4zqvxf6 no need Zenphone4 and Zenfone6
System img and fastboot, recovery and boot file of kitkat https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Byaxd8-Kv2ZISnN4WTZVbXhpeDQ/edit?pref=2&pli=1
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4jb1mlipfrdz3cp/ww+asus-zenfone.com.rar
after that http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=33800
see Last resort method When You are in fastboot mod than flash kitkat fastboot recovery and boot file and reboot to fastboot mod than
go to extracted folder of Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG Debrick and replays system file with kitkat system file and partition.tbl from Zenfone5 folder downloaded form mediafire and edit sec_offline_update_image.cmd remove
fastboot flash dnx .\sec-dnx_fwr.bin
fastboot flash ifwi .\sec-ifwi-prod.bin
fastboot flash boot .\boot_sign.bin
fastboot flash recovery .\recovery_sign.bin
fastboot flash fastboot .\droidboot_sign.bin
save and run
than your in Kitkat and your problem of Can't mount /cache/recovery/log solved.
rashmi0733 said:
I have same problem but now my phone working properly
first download https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3vLobe8_2u7SWlzZXVTYmFVcXc/view?pref=2&pli=1
and this http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7qapfy4zqvxf6 no need Zenphone4 and Zenfone6
System img and fastboot, recovery and boot file of kitkat https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Byaxd8-Kv2ZISnN4WTZVbXhpeDQ/edit?pref=2&pli=1
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4jb1mlipfrdz3cp/ww+asus-zenfone.com.rar
after that http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=33800
see Last resort method When You are in fastboot mod than flash kitkat fastboot recovery and boot file and reboot to fastboot mod than
go to extracted folder of Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG Debrick and replays system file with kitkat system file and partition.tbl from Zenfone5 folder downloaded form mediafire and edit sec_offline_update_image.cmd remove
fastboot flash dnx .\sec-dnx_fwr.bin
fastboot flash ifwi .\sec-ifwi-prod.bin
fastboot flash boot .\boot_sign.bin
fastboot flash recovery .\recovery_sign.bin
fastboot flash fastboot .\droidboot_sign.bin
save and run
than your in Kitkat and your problem of Can't mount /cache/recovery/log solved.
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Read his problem carefully.
He has a 500KL not a 500CG.
That guide will not work
Apologies for saying thus but if there are no RAW firmware of the LTE model. It's pretty hopeless
Teks0427 said:
Hi! The phone won't go to droidboot mode. PressingPOWER + VOLUME UP brings me to the Asus bootup screen (sometimes with a black background and sometimes with a blue one) and the words
CSC Mode
long press power key to restart system
And sometimes it's just the normal Asus bootup screen (and gets stuck there). On that CSC mode screen, plugging in the USB and typing "fastboot devices" does nothing
D:\501KL>fastboot devices
Booting up in recovery mode works, and when in the recovery mode menu page, typing "fastboot devices" still does nothing but typing adb devices gets this response:
D:\501KL>adb devices
List of devices attached
051c7013 recovery
D:\501KL>
Running (as administrator) the file sec_offline_update_image.cmd from the recovery menu page gets this response:
D:\501KL>fastboot oem backup_config
< waiting for device >
And it stops there.
Also, when plugging the USB cable to the phone, it starts installing an "MTP USB Device" but always fails after a few minutes.
I already tried bringing the phone to the accredited Asus Zenfone repair center here in the Philippines but they said they don't have the firmware to flash this model. They didn't give any explanation nor did they refer me to anyone else who might know how to fix this thing.
@dgadelha @ChristopherXI
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The sec_offline_update_image is for A500CG/A501CG only.
I'm sorry but I do not own an A501KL so I can't help you with that.
And if ASUS can't help you, sue them for that.
Bro You Should change your """Title:501CG Can't mount /cache/recovery/log ... etc"""
Yes, I'm so sorry. I noticed the error in the title just now. I got confused with my 2 Asus phones that I put the wrong model in the title. Stupid stupid me...
I'm so sorry for the mess.
Thank you all for your help...
I guess it will help you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/help/debrick-asus-zenfoen-5-fastboot-t3377455/
a8962383 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/help/debrick-asus-zenfoen-5-fastboot-t3377455/
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Thank you very much! I will try this as soon as possible...
rashmi0733 said:
see Last resort method When You are in fastboot mod than flash kitkat fastboot recovery and boot file and reboot to fastboot mod than
go to extracted folder of Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG Debrick and replays system file with kitkat system file and partition.tbl from Zenfone5 folder downloaded form mediafire and edit sec_offline_update_image.cmd remove
can you please expalin this paragraph ,can't really understand .
i have everything ready from the links you provided
please reply asap
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RONUAA said:
rashmi0733 said:
see Last resort method When You are in fastboot mod than flash kitkat fastboot recovery and boot file and reboot to fastboot mod than
go to extracted folder of Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG Debrick and replays system file with kitkat system file and partition.tbl from Zenfone5 folder downloaded form mediafire and edit sec_offline_update_image.cmd remove
can you please expalin this paragraph ,can't really understand .
i have everything ready from the links you provided
please reply asap
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If You have A501CG than Its Work
use this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/help/debrick-asus-zenfoen-5-fastboot-t3377455/
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This thread will be for the Canadian version of ZE552KL, and will be updated with specific info relevant to Z012DC model found in Canada (Canada Computers, Staples, other retailers). It has WW SKU number.
It took me a while and some searching to figure all steps out. I also modified Asus N and M firmware to remove version checks. Without this step - i was stuck with error 7 in TWRP. The only difference between Z012D and Z012DC seems to be in Fastboot and ADB drivers, TWRP recovery, system images seem to work well so far.
Steps:
1. Download Fastboot and ADB Drivers. For me usb driver on ZE552KL Asus download page didn't work. Select "Only install driver", you do not need to update your drivers via DRP.
Fastboot driver (for Vendor VID_18D1&PID_D00D): http://drivers.drp.su/Telephone/Hua...03.00/Huawei-FORCED-Allx64-2.00.03.00-drp.exe
ADB Driver (for VID_18D1&PID_D002): http://drivers.drp.su/Telephone/Leshcat/WinAll/Leshcat-WinAll-drp.exe
2. Save the following files on your External SD Card:
Modified M image UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.152-user.zip
Modified N image UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2015.1701.8-user.zip
SuperSU - latest version from here
no-verity-opt-encrypt-5-1.zip. Give thanks to @kaffeine1 , without him - we would all be stuck with black screens
3. Save ADB and Fastboot files on your computer, and extract; give thanks to @snowwolf725
4. Download newer recovery (TWRP 3.1.0) from here
5. Unlock bootloader via unofficial unlock method; give thanks to @snowwolf725
6. Get into fastboot by turning off the phone, and pressing volume up + power. Install recovery that you downloaded in step #4:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-Z012D.img
7. Follow the steps this guide by @kaffeine1 . Skip the steps of downloading Nougat and Marshmallow firmware from Asus site, as you have already downloaded and saved both firmwares in Step #2 . Also skip the last step - do not reboot into Nougat, but go back to fastboot mode.
8. Root Nougat - follow steps under #2 here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/how-to/twrp-recovery-3-0-2-root-zenfone-3-t3569926
How to update to the latest version of OS:
1. Go to Asus Site, download latest WW image UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2020.1703.28-user.zip
2. Extract UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2020.1703.28-user.zip\META-INF\com\google\android\updater_script , edit, remove first two lines, and put back into the zip file (e.g. using 7zip)
3. Extract from above zip file boot.img , and flash it via: fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Flash recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-Z012D.img
5. Reboot into recovery, and flash:
- Firmware that you modified in #2
- no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
- Latest SuperSU
- Rooted.zip (from step #8 above)
6. Reboot mobile, and enjoy new version!
Phone info as purchased:
Model Number: ASUS_Z012DC
Android version: 6.0.1
Baseband version: M3.10.42-Libra_080001
Build number: MMB29P.WW_Phone-13.20.10.152-20161222
Manufacture date (on the box): January 2017
Latest version - UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2020.1703.28-user.zip
Model Number: ASUS_Z012DC
Android version: 7.0
Baseband version: M3.10.47-Libra_080001
Build number: NRD90M.WW_Phone-14.2020.1703.28-20170410
Special thanks to:
- @jcadduono for TWRP recovery
- @snowwolf725 for guide unlock bootloader
- @kaffeine1 for guide how to upgrade to N from M
Reserved for future use
can i follow this step for ZE520KL ?
I got my self a canadian vertion ZE552KL, but i can´t seem to fully unlock the boot loader, it goes onto fastboot, but it does not allow me to flash anything it gives a permision denied .
when i tried to flash fw from sdcard gives a error: the the sku is "WW_" and mine is ""
have you came across this problem.
how can it be solved?
thanks
lastremnant said:
can i follow this step for ZE520KL ?
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no, I do not think so. these are different phones.
DilipRB said:
I got my self a canadian vertion ZE552KL, but i can´t seem to fully unlock the boot loader, it goes onto fastboot, but it does not allow me to flash anything it gives a permision denied .
when i tried to flash fw from sdcard gives a error: the the sku is "WW_" and mine is ""
have you came across this problem.
how can it be solved?
thanks
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try first flashing 6.0.1 firmware from asus site and then modified 7.0 firmware. if the error is when flashing 6.0 fw - try modified 6.0. and do paste specific rrror.
anterus said:
no, I do not think so. these are different phones.
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nevermind sir, it worked for me
Strange things do happen!!!
anterus said:
try first flashing 6.0.1 firmware from asus site and then modified 7.0 firmware. if the error is when flashing 6.0 fw - try modified 6.0. and do paste specific rrror.
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i was trying this because i wanted to upgrade fw to 7 and trying to unlock bootloader to flash twrp for backups...
I tried original Asus UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.131-user and gave strange error after check... this fw is for "WW_Phone" and this phone is ""
but after reestart i got OTA updates... now my ZE552KL-Z012DC is in 7.0....
i can live with that, only problem for me is adb backups, i prefer twrp.
thanks
P.D. what pusles me is why getprop("ro.product.name") returns empty sting????
DilipRB said:
i was trying this because i wanted to upgrade fw to 7 and trying to unlock bootloader to flash twrp for backups...
I tried original Asus UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.131-user and gave strange error after check... this fw is for "WW_Phone" and this phone is ""
but after reestart i got OTA updates... now my ZE552KL-Z012DC is in 7.0....
i can live with that, only problem for me is adb backups, i prefer twrp.
thanks
P.D. what pusles me is why getprop("ro.product.name") returns empty sting????
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backup those zips, open with winrar or another app. open meta-inf/android/google/updater-script with notepad++ try deleting from ifelse until ) );
save and let winrar save new update
lastremnant said:
backup those zips, open with winrar or another app. open meta-inf/android/google/updater-script with notepad++ try deleting from ifelse until ) );
save and let winrar save new update
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Tryed that, and got footer error...
seems that to modifying the script file and then recompresing will change the compretion check algorithem. giving a footer error.
i should try pakaging the apk again...
there was a program to do so but i cant recall which...
thks
DilipRB said:
Tryed that, and got footer error...
seems that to modifying the script file and then recompresing will change the compretion check algorithem. giving a footer error.
i should try pakaging the apk again...
there was a program to do so but i cant recall which...
thks
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i found it ...
apktool from :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
Sorry this was for apks... but i guess same principle aplies... when i can i shall try and post the outcome
DilipRB said:
i was trying this because i wanted to upgrade fw to 7 and trying to unlock bootloader to flash twrp for backups...
I tried original Asus UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.131-user and gave strange error after check... this fw is for "WW_Phone" and this phone is ""
but after reestart i got OTA updates... now my ZE552KL-Z012DC is in 7.0....
i can live with that, only problem for me is adb backups, i prefer twrp.
thanks
P.D. what pusles me is why getprop("ro.product.name") returns empty sting????
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I noticed that in some cases TWRP doesn't "stick", and gets overridden by default bootloader. Specific check is essentially useless - just to prevent flash of improper image. Just remove the check in the new FW, or use modified FW that has the check removed. I think in your case you can just re-flash TWRP since your bootloader is unlocked?
I tryed several TWRP 3.02 and 3.10 if a boot imge ... if entered bootloader with volum key + power it says all ok but booting never happens... if i enter bootloader trough adb it stucks until i disconnect and reconnect usb cable. when trying to flash. fast boot returns error not have permision and side load error secttion 7 on UL modified or else footer w
error after passing check. i shall try modiffying UL 13.20.10 and see what happens
DilipRB said:
I tryed several TWRP 3.02 and 3.10 if a boot imge ... if entered bootloader with volum key + power it says all ok but booting never happens... if i enter bootloader trough adb it stucks until i disconnect and reconnect usb cable. when trying to flash. fast boot returns error not have permision and side load error secttion 7 on UL modified or else footer w
error after passing check. i shall try modiffying UL 13.20.10 and see what happens
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flash modified images through twrp - with links in OP
Well my wife liked the phone so much, that she "kindly requested" me to gift it to her... now she is the proud owner of a canadian vertion of ZE552KL and i got myself a ZS570KL
thanks a lot for all your help.
P.D. : i think she was not happy with the time i was spending with the device.
I know this is going to sound super dumb, but the unofficial bootloader unlock still triggers the bootup message and voids the warranty, right?
This might be even dumber... But my guess is that the official app to unlock boot loader, does more than unlock,
My guess is that it also register with asus mobile, the fact that for your device has been unlocked...
DilipRB said:
This might be even dumber... But my guess is that the official app to unlock boot loader, does more than unlock,
My guess is that it also register with asus mobile, the fact that for your device has been unlocked...
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That's what some manufacturers do, like Motorola and HTC. But from back when I unlocked the BL on my Zenfone 2 Laser, I remember that all it did (as far as I could tell) was unlock the bootloader and set a flag in the bootloader that made it say it was unlocked that couldn't be reversed. No need for fancy registration systems when you can just boot up the phone and take a look.
What was modified in your N-image firmware file? There is now a newer version that I'd like to install. Can you provide an updated modified file for version WW-14.2020.1703.28 or give the steps needed to modify it myself?
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What was modified in your N-image firmware file? There is now a newer version that I'd like to install. Can you provide an updated modified file for version WW-14.2020.1703.28 or give the steps needed to modify it myself?
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Updated OP with instructions regarding how to upgrade to the latest version of N - just tested steps myself. Should be applicable to all future versions of N posted on Asus site. Enjoy!
So I was trying to get my firmware updated on my ZE550KL but it was showing a consistent error. (E Unable To Mount /asdf)
When I checked up how to flash the firmware manually, I saw a guide showing how to do so but would require to manually erase system and asdf folder from fastboot. I did so and went into recovery mode to try and update from sdcard, but in vain. So I tried to flash the zip file from adb sideload but it was showing the error : * Cannot read Update.zip *
So right now, I'm stuck with a phone that won't boot and the firmware zip, I do not know how to proceed, I'm pretty new at this. Please help! Thank you
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Specific details :
I have the following with me :
ADB / Fastboot
UL-Z00L-WW-21.40.1220.2153-user.zip
boot.img and recovery.img of build 1531 (Lollipop)
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znxftw said:
So I was trying to get my firmware updated on my ZE550KL but it was showing a consistent error. (E Unable To Mount /asdf)
When I checked up how to flash the firmware manually, I saw a guide showing how to do so but would require to manually erase system and asdf folder from fastboot. I did so and went into recovery mode to try and update from sdcard, but in vain. So I tried to flash the zip file from adb sideload but it was showing the error : * Cannot read Update.zip *
So right now, I'm stuck with a phone that won't boot and the firmware zip, I do not know how to proceed, I'm pretty new at this. Please help! Thank you
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Specific details :
I have the following with me :
ADB / Fastboot
UL-Z00L-WW-21.40.1220.2153-user.zip
boot.img and recovery.img of build 1531 (Lollipop)
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I have a similar problem, my ZE550KL won't enter in recovery mode and stuck in fastboot mode, if i press POWER+VOLUME UP he won't power on the screen and opens 6 disks via usb asking for format. If someone can help us, please.
Easy method :-
Flash twrp recovery using fastboot and flash boot.img and recovery.img of latest Asus firmware then boot in to Asus stock recovery and flash the latest firmware:good:
A blessed day to all who read and many thanks to those who will help.
I will not confuse you with a long back story. My goal is to update to lollipop but this is where I am at:
fastboot works but I have no OS (having wiped out system folder)
i can install TWRP-2870_Zenfone5.img or recovery_philz_t00f.img. The stock recovery image from UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.53-user.zip only results in a dead droidboot logo (with red exclamation mark)
installing from firmware.zip SD card doesnt work, I will recreate the error messages
E: Unknown File System: 'osip'
E: Unknown File System: 'osip'
E: Unknown File System: 'osip'
E: Unable to find partition size for '/misc'
E: Unable to find partition size for '/splashscreen'
Updating partition details . . .
. . . done
Full SELinux support is present.
E: Unable to set bootloader message.
MTP Enabled
Installing '/external_sd/UL_ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.53-user.zip'. . .
Checking for MD5 file . . .
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/UL_ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.53-user.zip'
Updating partition details . . .
. . . done
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installing from adb sideload doesnt work. error: closed
I need your help, I have spent 2 days in Google, Asus.com Zentalk and this amazing forum. I need to install the stock ROM and upgrade to Lollipop.
Thanks in advance.
ASUS Zenfone 5 t00j a500cg WW
IFWI 59.A1
Droidboot 2.1
UPDATE
I finally got an OS by following this: link
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Originally Posted by dgadelha
Hello,
There can be a way to solve your problem
(this solution also can be useful for any other broken systems)
ZENFONE 5 (T00F, T00J) ONLY!
Required downloads:
Jelly Bean Firmware
Intel USB Drivers
ADB+Fastboot
Offline Update Image Script
Steps:
Install the Intel USB Drivers
Rename the Jelly Bean Firmware file, changing the extension from .raw to .zip
Create a directory for all the files (e.g.: C:\zenfone)
Extract the contents of the Jelly Bean Firmware and ADB+Fastboot on the directory you just created
Copy the file of Offline Update Image Script (sec_offline_update_image.cmd) to the same directory
Shutdown your phone and start in droidboot mode (Power + Vol. Up)
Plug the USB
Assert that your device is connected, check by running the command fastboot devices on a Command Prompt
Go to the directory you created before and run the file sec_offline_update_image.cmd as administrator
When your device reboot again into bootloader, check if there was no errors (the userdata erase error can be ignored with no problems). If there was any error, I recommend you to go back and check if you done all steps correctly. If not, just use the volume buttons to select the option 'Reboot' and activate it by pressing the Power key
After this is done, you can upgrade to KitKat or Lollipop via recovery, just download the update from Asus site and sideload it via ADB.
Thanks!
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adb sideload works
SD card to internal memory copying of stock firmware UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.53-user.zip works when I restart the phone, it detects the system update
but now I get the following error
E:end of footer from data/media/0/UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.53-user.zip failed not 0xFFFF (file exists)
E:signature verification failed
E:Install of data/media/0/UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.53-user.zip failed with status 2
Installation aborted.
E:Installation failed with status 2
E:Can't open tmp/update-script.log
E:Can't load volume/misc!
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Any ideas how I can get past this?
UPDATE #2 [SOLVED]
I initially thought of going ladder steps up but then out of curiosity searched for ASUS Zenfone 5 Marshmallow and came across this.
Here is what I did:
1. Unlocked bootloader (cause it was initially locked)
fastboot flash fastboot fastboot_unlocker.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash dnx dnx_fwr_ctp_a500cg.bin
fastboot flash ifwi ifwi_ctp_a500cg_unlock.bin
fastboot reboot-bootloader
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2. Downloaded and flashed boot image. I used cm13-zenfone5-kernel.img
fastboot flash boot cm13-zenfone5-kernel.img
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3. Downloaded and flashed recovery image. I used TWRP.img
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
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4. Downloaded and flashed system image. I used cm13-zenfone5-system.img
fastboot flash system cm13-zenfone5-system.img
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5. Erased unneeded files
fastboot erase data
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
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6. I installed open_gapps-x86-6.0-pico-20200207.zip (Open Google Apps Pico version)
7. I did some memory cleaning factory reset then dalvik cache and cache wipe
8. My TWRP froze on reboot system so I unplugged/replugged the USB cable then I did an adb reboot which is the same thing as Power+Volume Up button.
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And voila! A running marshmallow OS on Asus Zenfone 5 t00j a500cg.
Overall, I spent 2 days trying to do this but it was well worth it. My son is very happy he can now play his MOBA faster than the original bloated KitKat OS. Same hardware, better software. Overall, I enjoyed the learning experience and the joy of being appreciated by my son.