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Idiots guide to unlocking sony Z1

After hours of trying different methods to root the z1, and struggling with chinese based apps ... and accidentally wiping the phone ..... nothing manage to root the phone. until i came across the following,
anyways to make life easy i have complied all the steps that you need to do to root the phone from 3 seperate guides. I didnt write this article i just compiled it for easy reading
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-0-a-290-firmware-how-to-guide/
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/in...ers-quickly-with-minimal-tool-on-windows-pc/
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
This guide is only for Sony Xperia Z1 C6903/2.
1. Do not try this on any other model, please check your device’s mode in Settings > About Device.
2. The CWM / TWRP recovery is only for Xperia Z1 C6903/C6902 running latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 14.2.A.0.290 firmware. Check your firmware version in Settings > About Device and make sure that it matches the one mentioned here.
3. You must have installed Android ADB & Fastboot drivers.
TO INSTALL ADB & Fastboot Drivers tool:
a. Download the Minimal ADB & Fastboot Drivers tool: Link 1 | Link 2
b. Run the minimaltool.exe file that you downloaded and install the tool.
c. You can run the tool now by either through the Start menu, through the icon that you created on the desktop or by opening Program files > Minimal ADB & Fastboot > Right click on an empty area while keeping the shift key pressed and click on “Open Command Window Here”. ( NOTE: just double clicking on the desktop icon opens the command prompt window)
d. Use the Command prompt to do whatever you want now!
e. To install any .img file, you will have to place that file in the Minimal Tool folder that is located under Program files. (in win8.1 its : C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
f. To access the Fastboot mode, you’ll have to first bring the Fastboot mode on your device and then connect it. E.g on HTC devices you can highlight Fastboot mode by accessing it through HBoot and then connect it, while on Sony you can turn off the device and then while keeping the back or volume up key pressed plug in the USB cable.
That’s All! You’ve successfully installed Android ADB & Fastboot drivers. I hope that it didn’t take more than 2 minutes for you.
4. Your device must have an unlocked bootloader. This is the slightly troublesome part but its straight forward.
How to Unlock Bootloader
Install Android ADB & Fastboot Drivers using the quick setup with Minimal tool. Find the guide here.
Now first of all you need to check if your device’s bootloader unlocking is allowed or not, to do so open the dailer on your device.
Type *#*#7378423#*#*.
As soon as you enter the above code, a menu will open up.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Bootloader Unlock. If it says Yes, that means bootloader unlocking is allowed, else you can also find out if the Bootloader is already unlocked.
Now in the dialer type “*#06#”, you should get the IMEI number of your phone. Note it down somewhere
After verifying the bootloader unlock permission, turn off your device completely.
Now open the Minimal ADB and Fastboot command prompt, that you created using the guide above.
Press the back key or Volume Up key on your Xperia Device and connect it to your PC while keeping the key pressed. The back key works for older Xperia devices, while for newer devices Volume Up key will work.
In case you are trying to unlock the bootloader of your Sony Xperia Z1, please make sure that it’s running on latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. If you tried to unlock bootloader on Android 4.2.2 firmware, it will cause the camera crash on your device.
In the command prompt type: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and press enter, you should get a response now e.g (0.3). This step is to verify that your device is properly connected or not.
Now open this Pageand accept the legal terms and conditions by Sony to unlock the bootloader.
After accepting the legal terms and conditions, enter your name, your phone’s IMEI number (Remove the last digit of IMEI number) and your email and click Submit button
You should receive an email by Sony immediately, the email has the Key to unlock your phone’s bootloader.
Now again in the command prompt type this com: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY. Repalce KEY with the code that you got in the email by Sony and hit Enter.
As soon as you hit Enter, the bootloader will be unlocked and show you logs in the command prompt.
5 . Please make sure that your phone’s battery is charged at least over 60%. This is highly recommended in order to prevent any power issues during the recovery flashing process.
6. Please make sure that you backup all of your important media content, contacts, call logs and important text messages. This is highly recommended so that in case something goes wrong, you can still restore your data.
7. Use only OEM data cable to establish connection between your PC and Phone.
8. Now that the basics are done.... this is how to root
How to Install TWRP / CWM Recovery on Xperia Z1 C6903 and C6902:
Download your desired recovery.img file:
i recommend philz advance cwm , its easier and you arent required to download supersu
Philz Advance CWM Recovery for Xperia Z1 C6903/2
CWM Recovery for Xperia Z1 C6903/2
TWRP Recovery for Xperia Z1 C6903/2
Place the downloaded Recovery.img file in the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder that you created using our ADB & Fastboot Quick Setup Guide.
If you are using Android ADB & Fastboot full package, you can place the downloaded Recovery.img file in the Fastboot folder or in the Platform-tools folder.
Open the folder where you placed the Recovery.img file. E.g Minimal ADB & Fastboot or Fastboot or Platform Tools. (in win8.1 its : C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
Press and hold the shift key and right click on an empty area within the folder, and click on “Open Command Window Here”.
Turn off your Xperia Z1 completely.
Now press the Volume Up Key and while keeping it pressed plug in the USB cable.
You should see a blue light in the notification light of your phone, that means your device is now connected in Fastboot mode.
Now type the following command: Fastboot Flash boot Recoveryname.img
You may rename the recovery.img file for your ease of access and replace it with Recoveryname in the command to flash it.
Hit Enter and it will quickly flash CWM / TWRP recovery in your Xperia Z1.
How to Root Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 and C6902:
WITH PhilZ Advance CWM without installing SuperSu:
Boot into recovery (when the sony logo appears on boot press volume up volume down until the recovery loads)
Select Reboot System Now
Select Root device
Your phone will restart
Congrats! You’re rooted now.
WITH SuperSu:
Download the latest SuperSu.zip file.
Place the downloaded SuperSu.zip file on your phone’s sd card.
Boot into CWM / TWRP recovery on your phone.
Select Install Zip / Install > Choose Zip from SD / Ext Sd card > SuperSu.zip
Select Yes and let it flash SuperSu.
As soon as flashing is done, reboot your device.
Find SuperSu in App drawer.
Congrats! You’re rooted now.

You could root Z1 by flashing 14.1.G.1.534 and root with rootkitXperia, but it was too late
If you never use music features related to DRM, it's OK though...
Learn more about TA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597

Bootloader unlocking and rooting method for honor 4x : Step by step

First of all usb debugging should be on in phone (settings>about> tap multiple times on build number to unlock developer option> now go to settings>developer option> set usb debugging on). And don't forget to backup your data (contacts,messages,photo,video etc.)
#STEP 1 : INSTALLATION OF ADB DRIVERS:
Download the adb drivers and follow the method shown in this video www.youtu.be/RDA8PpPSFuk
#STEP 2 : GETTING THE UNLOCK CODE FOR BOOTLOADER :
u will need these
1. IMEI-1
2.S/N (serial number) ...These both are found on removing backcover,written on unremovable battery.
3.PRODUCT ID (Dial *#*#1357946#*#*)
4.MODEL (settings>about)
Get bootloader unlock code on huawei website. www.emui.huawei.com/en/
go to download tab>unlock bootloader>register to make account or sign in with facebook id.
After entering the details of phone you will get 16 digit bootloader unlock code. save it.
#STEP 3 : UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER :
Download the adb & fastboot folder.
Connect phone to computer in fastboot mode (switchoff>press & hold volume down key and connect to usb cable>phone will vibrate>release the volume key).
Now open the command window in adb & fastboot folder (Open adb & fastboot folder > Press and hold the Shift key and press right click on mouse to open option menu and select "Open Command Window Here").
In command window type "fastboot oem unlock 11111111111111" (without quotation, where 1111111111111111 is the unlock code you got from huawei site) and press enter. (do not delete anything in command window, start typing from just where the cursor is showing). This will do the unlocking of bootloader.
Now type in command window "fastboot reboot" to reboot the phone. After rebooting, unplug the phone from computer.
#STEP 4 : ROOTING THE PHONE :
I have tried several methods but no one succeed. I tried rooting through kingroot phone app but that too failed. But I rooted my phone successfully with kingroot desktop software (download it from www.kingroot.net ). There is no need to install superSU after rooting through kingroot.
#STEP 5 : FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY (TWRP) :
Download the new_lp_twrp_recov.img file and keep it inside adb & fastboot folder. Connect phone to computer in fastboot mode. open command window and type "fastboot flash recovery new_lp_twrp_recov.img". Recovery will be flashed. Now enter command "fastboot reboot" to reboot the phone.
DOWNLOAD all the required files here. https://mega.nz/#!J0ETmAiJ!FWzQh1WH6RLKOMd-T8t6FQs1LyROD_qG4y9AIXwmc2g

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Thanks for sharing process to root EMUI3.1 on CHE1-L04.
Just a suggestion, mention [OPTIONAL] in-line with Step-5. As many people visit here mainly to know Rooting method.
Also it would be great, if you can share StockRecovery image and Kitkat EMUI3.0 Rom! Thanks again.

a69 said:
First of all usb debugging should be on in phone (settings>about> tap multiple times on build number to unlock developer option> now go to settings>developer option> set usb debugging on). And don't forget to backup your data (contacts,messages,photo,video etc.)
#STEP 1 : INSTALLATION OF ADB DRIVERS:
Download the adb drivers and follow the method shown in this video www.youtu.be/RDA8PpPSFuk
#STEP 2 : GETTING THE UNLOCK CODE FOR BOOTLOADER :
u will need these
1. IMEI-1
2.S/N (serial number) ...These both are found on removing backcover,written on unremovable battery.
3.PRODUCT ID (Dial *#*#1357946#*#*)
4.MODEL (settings>about)
Get bootloader unlock code on huawei website. www.emui.huawei.com/en/
go to download tab>unlock bootloader>register to make account or sign in with facebook id.
After entering the details of phone you will get 16 digit bootloader unlock code. save it.
#STEP 3 : UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER :
Download the adb & fastboot folder.
Connect phone to computer in fastboot mode (switchoff>press & hold volume down key and connect to usb cable>phone will vibrate>release the volume key).
Now open the command window in adb & fastboot folder (Open adb & fastboot folder > Press and hold the Shift key and press right click on mouse to open option menu and select "Open Command Window Here").
In command window type "fastboot oem unlock 11111111111111" (without quotation, where 1111111111111111 is the unlock code you got from huawei site) and press enter. (do not delete anything in command window, start typing from just where the cursor is showing). This will do the unlocking of bootloader.
Now type in command window "fastboot reboot" to reboot the phone. After rebooting, unplug the phone from computer.
#STEP 4 : ROOTING THE PHONE :
I have tried several methods but no one succeed. I tried rooting through kingroot phone app but that too failed. But I rooted my phone successfully with kingroot desktop software (download it from www.kingroot.net ). There is no need to install superSU after rooting through kingroot.
#STEP 5 : FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY (TWRP) :
Download the new_lp_twrp_recov.img file and keep it inside adb & fastboot folder. Connect phone to computer in fastboot mode. open command window and type "fastboot flash recovery new_lp_twrp_recov.img". Recovery will be flashed. Now enter command "fastboot reboot" to reboot the phone.
DOWNLOAD all the required files here. https://mega.nz/#!J0ETmAiJ!FWzQh1WH6RLKOMd-T8t6FQs1LyROD_qG4y9AIXwmc2g
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Asus zenfone 2(ZE551ml/ZE550ml)UNLOCK, UNBRICK, CUSTOM RECOVERY, FIX IMEI....and more

This document ALSO provides knowledge about android system work flow
The following Steps will help and resolve issues related with Zenfone 2 Series,
Do remember that most of the steps which are provided here are not automated, So have patience.
This guide will help you Recover Completely bricked mobiles - You are responsible for you own actions
We will try to do
1. adb and fastboot installtion
2. Unlock Bootloader
3. Custom Recovery Installation
4. Root Device
5. Unbrick (Asus Zenfone 2 ze551ml/ze550ml ONLY)
6. Recover lost IMEI's and Device Serial number( Of course the valid one Which is mentioned for your device ) (Asus Zenfone 2 ze551ml/ze550ml ONLY)
7. Recover serial number, mac, bluetooth address (Asus Zenfone 2 ze551ml/ze550ml ONLY)
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*************************** 1. adb and fastboot installtion ********************************
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used for Basic troubleshooting and updating android system
In windows just copy these four files into windows(c:/windows) folder or install it in windows folder
AdbWinApi.dll AdbWinUsbApi.dll adb.exe fastboot.exe
Download Link https://freeandroidroot.com/download-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-all-versions/
For Linux refer distribution guide
HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPS
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********************************** 2. Unlock Bootloader ************************************
____________________________________________________________________________________________​If you are on Android L(5.x) Asus provide boot loader unlock tool you can download it from asus.com
Doing so will make your device warranty void. or you can use custom bootloader unlock
if you are on Android M(6.x) Asus doesn't provide any tool to unlock for Android MM
You should use custom bootloader unlock you can follow the procedure provided by the unlock tool
FAQ
Can we relock device ?
YES
Why we need to unlock bootloader ?
Bootloader is a program which will allow your device to load Android OS
Why Bootloader is locked ?
To protect the devices from unauthorized access to third party. More of Business tactics
How to
Download the file from https://mega.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw!Ux9HlCzA zip file which corresponds to your Device
follow the instructions provided in the zip file
The successful of that unlocking process conclude that your device bootloader is unlocked, but its not ROOTed
HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPS
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**************************** 3. Custom Recovery Installation *******************************
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There are majorly two custom recoveries used
* CWM - clock work MOD
* TWRP - Most flexible recovery mode ( more than just recovery)
you can download cwm from link (search google)
and TWRP from https://twrp.me/Devices/
once you downloaded the binary file from respected link provided
boot the device into fastboot mode
Follow Steps (only Asus Devices)
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* Turn off the mobile, Press and hold the volume UP button, Then press and hold the power button until device vibrates release only power button, once you see the ASUS logo release the Volume button
* fastboot devices - (in Computer prompt) wait till your device listed
* fastboot flash recovery filename(cwm.img or twrp.img) - it will take 20-50 Sec to complete
* press vol+ or Vol- until you see recovery mode on the screen and press power button
Once all the steps completed successfully you should be able to see the custom recovery screen
HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPS
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************************************ 4. Root Device ****************************************
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Everyone who started using android device they all come across the word "ROOT" soon or later.
No wonder, whoever have root access to device can do wonders on android device. Root is nothing but having administrator privilege to make system wide changes, changes applied using root will applied without any question. no more, no less. whatever happens to device(system) you are your own, "SU" is nothing but "super user" and root is a super user which is from UNIX and Linux.
After unlocking android device bootloader, you need to patch su(binary file) command into android system which will allow you to run commands from adb shell prompt as root user.
There is no universal procedure to ROOT device, everything depends on the android device company, so based on manufacturing company you can google and get your device ROOTed
To root your Ze551ml/Ze550ml
Tools Required
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Unlocked Bootloader Asus Zenfone 2(Ze551ml/Ze550ml)
SuperSU-2.78SR1-zf2_6.0.1.zip (Google search SuperSU-2.78SR1-zf2_6.0.1) download the zip file which has zf2 in filename or try https://www.yadi.sk/d/vVk0Qd-Ow7fdK
Custom Recovery (TWRP or CWM)
Steps to Root Device
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# copy SuperSU-2.78SR1-zf2_6.0.1.zip file into sdcard
# adb reboot recovery
OR
* Turn off the mobile, Press and hold the volume UP button, Then press and hold the power button until device vibrates release only power button, once you see the ASUS logo release the Volume button
* press vol+ or Vol- until you see recovery mode on the screen and press power button
# From TWRP main screen select install
# Browse and select SuperSU-2.78SR1-zf2_6.0.1.zip from sdcard
# select reboot
# adb shell
# su ( allow the permission from superSU app on mobile)
That concludes you are at root prompt (Device Rooted successfully)
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*************************************** 5. UNBRICK *****************************************
(Asus Zenfone 2 ze551ml/ze550ml ONLY)
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Cause
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Custom or Wrongly flashed ROMS
Most of the time unlock bootloader and ROOTing device leads to bricked mobile
Symptoms of bicked Device
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1. Black Screen - You can sense vibrations only, from the device when you press power button but nothing on the screen(Unless screen hardware faulty)
2. Vibrations - Device keeps on vibrating at same interval of time (usually every 5-10 mins loop)
Tools required
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- Xfstk windows application (google search "xfstk-downloader_v1.7.0")
- Intel Soc windows driver (google search "iSocUSB-Driver_v1.2.0")
- xFSTK_ZE551ML-sal358-amtech.vn.zip do (google serach "xFSTK_ZE551ML-sal358-amtech.vn" download the zip file which contains 3 bin files)
- Asus user UL-Z00A-xx-x.xx.xx.xxx-user.zip you can download this zip file from asus website (https://www.asus.com/in/Phone/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/)
- partition.tbl (https://mega.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw!0483WIxB)
some files are located at https://mega.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw!0483WIxB
Remember the windows operating system will block some of the drivers from loading on windows 7, 8 or 10 just override that, install the driver first, Intel Soc windows driver after that install Xfstk windows application
How to Steps
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* Open XFSTK Downloader, Click MRD tab A0 / B0 + A0 + CRC Tab, scanning shows Moorfield in device list.
* Click Options--> modify settings check Enable Override and change GP Flag overide value 0x800000807. Click OK.
* Change value of Device detection timeout to 120
* FW DNX should point to droidboot_dnx.img.POS_sign.bin (browse and locate)
* IFWI should point to ifwi.bin (browse and locate)
* OS DnX dont make any change to this field
* OS Image should point to droidboot_dnx.img.POS_sign.bin (browse and locate)
* Click Begin Download (Remember Once you see Scanning ....... device detected:1 which will be changing 0 to 1, couple of times wait till you see download sucessful before that mobile screen goes on and off let it continue for couple of minutes usually (2-5 mins) later you see 4 color strip on mobile screen and it enter into fastboot mode if you see that, your device is unbricked. if you dont see fastboot mode just turn off your mobile and try to enter into fastboot mode using volume up (press and hold) and power button(Press and hold release only power button when device vibrates)
* extract UL-Z00A-xx-x.xx.xx.xx-user.zip into a folder and copy partition.tbl into same folder open command prompt in that folder
* Run these commands one after another on every sucessful completion of command
fastboot oem erase_osip_header
fastboot oem erase_token
fastboot oem start_partitioning
fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl
fastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tbl
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase data
fastboot erase APD
fastboot erase ADF
fastboot oem wipe splashscreen
fastboot oem stop_partitioning
fastboot flash splashscreen splashscreen.img
fastboot flash token bom-token_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
fastboot flash dnx dnx_fwr_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
fastboot flash ifwi ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin (Note This file is located in ifwi.zip)
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
* select Recovery mode using volume up or down key and press power button
* When you see android logo on the screen press and hold power button, press and release volume up key then release power button
* select sideload using voulme key and press power button
* on computer enter adb devices, should show connect device
* Run command adb sideload UL-Z00A-xx-x.xx.xx.xx-user.zip and enter, this command will take minimum 20-30mins to complete
if everything goes well your device is back to life, Congrats
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******************** 6. Recover lost IMEI's and Device Serial number **************************
(Asus Zenfone 2 ze551ml/ze550ml ONLY)
IT's ILLEGAL TO TAMPER IMEI RELATED INFORMATION AND IT IS PUNISHABLE OFFENCE
THIS IS JUST AN OVERVIEW AND
FOR KNOWLEDGE PURPOSE ONLY​____________________________________________________________________________________________​Its mobile user's NIGHTMARE when they see Wrong IMEI and serial number
Cause
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Custom or Wrongly flashed ROMS
Symptoms of Wrong IMEI and Serial Number
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Unable to connect to network even though mobile boots properly and works normally
How to Check
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When you run adb devices from your pc its shows device serial number
IMEI can be checked in Settings --> About --> Status --> IMEI information OR
Call Dialer enter *#*#4636#*#* and select Device Information
Tools required
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Digma_SoFia_IMEI_recovery.rar (Google search "Digma_SoFia_IMEI_recovery file contains contains Digma software and windows driver)
IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.exe (Google search "IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0") IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.exe
Rooted Device
links
Digma - https://yadi.sk/d/30q9w4KJjvgHd
IntelAndroidDrvsetup - https://mega.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw!0483WIxB
Steps :
* To identify the com port turn on your device and run command adb shell(from computer command prompt)
* Run su
* your device should be rooted so it will give su prompt(#)
* Run setenforce 0
* Run setprop system.at-proxy.mode 1
* Install IntelAndroidDrvsetup and intel mobil family imc1 driver which is included in Digma software ( This is the hard part to setup as windows driver installation restrictions and identifying com ports on usb interface make sure these software and driver installed properly)
* after successful installation of driver and Phonetool run Phonetool
* settings --> Phonetool check RTS and DTR on select your phone com port listed in port list click ok
* click on update info (Should say success connecting to port)
* Click modes --> security click on show advanced options
* Click unlock
* Click on personalization programming tab
* scroll down and click add button
* add your mobile phone imei number (only first 14 digits) again add one time if you mobile is dual sim phone
* Click Execute (will take upto 60 sec)
* if above all steps completed without any error, just reboot your phone and check your imei number should show your real imei numbers
Note some times you needs to flash imei number after setting setprop system.at-proxy.mode 3 to flash 2 imei number just try until both imei show correctly on you mobile check your imei number by dialing *#*#4636#*#*
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**************** 7. Recover serial number, mac, Bluetooth address **************************
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Refer https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66877096&postcount=28 Thanks to BORETS24

Thanks, helped a lot.

Unsure of what happened to my phone
Hey, I was trying to root my zenfone 2 ZE551ml by following a youtube video. It asked me to first put superSu.zip inside the SD Card which I did. Next - unlock the bootloader of my phone by downloading an zip which has an unlocker.bat file. Then it asked me to flash TWRP recovery using fastboot which I also did and then to boot into twrp and install the supersu.zip. I did everything but the last step, as when i tried to boot into the recovery to use twrp, the phone restarted, came to the white asus screen, stayed there for a very long time and then went back into the bootloader.
At this point I got frustrated and thought of reinstalling everything. So I downloaded the zip file for the latest firmware, flashed recover, boot and droid boot and then when I restarted the phone to go into the recovery, the white asus screen just keeps on repeating itself. The device keeps on shutting down and then restarting but never goes past the white asus logo screen where it says "powered by android", doesn't even let me get into fastboot.
I am new to all this and any help from anyone is highly appreciated. Thanks

error loading partition.tbl? edit: now im stuck on "cannot load fastboot flash token bom-token_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin "

after doing these steps
fastboot oem erase_osip_header
fastboot oem erase_token
fastboot oem start_partitioning
fastboot flash /tmp/partition.tbl partition.tbl
fastboot oem partition /tmp/partition.tbl
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase data
fastboot erase APD
fastboot erase ADF
fastboot oem wipe splashscreen
fastboot oem stop_partitioning
fastboot flash splashscreen splashscreen.img
fastboot flash token bom-token_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
fastboot flash dnx dnx_fwr_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin
fastboot flash ifwi ifwi_ann_a0-mofd_v1-ze551ml.bin (Note This file is located in ifwi.zip)
fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
when i reboot and select recovery i cant load recovery , it opens bootloader
how to install recovery

Hi, good day.
I am having 0 response when I hit this command. setprop system.at-proxy.mode (number) Do you know why ?
Device is rooted, since I've unlocked the bootloader using the ASUS app.

Fastboot erase config....
After that I stucked at boot logo
Used xfstk then aft but stucked at boot used fastboot commands for flashing system all gonna smooth but stucked at boot...
Used recovery to sideload marshmallow ... succeed. But also stucked at boot ..unlock boot loader flash TWRP flashing custom rom also stucked at boot logo... PLZZ help me guyzzz
And it shows error in TWRP
Unable:to mount Config(invalid argument)

I'm on step, Run setenforce 0, but it returns an error message, "Couldn't set enforcing status to '0': Permission denied". Please advise. Thank you in advance!

[HOWTO] Install Mokee 7.1.1 Unofficial cutom ROM for your new Zuk Z2 PRO for dummies

Hi,
Today I just installed a custom ROM for my Zuk Z2 PRO. This tutorial is how I did it.
I get many ressources from this forum and I thank orignal authors.
Big thanks to meister for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/zuk-z2-pro-guide-to-everything-ota-t3562099
And big thanks to m_atze for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/howto-flash-stock-rom-t3435109
More info on this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-share-lr-team-zuk-z2row-z2-pro-t3567710
Backup your data before processing the flash, in order to avoid loss of data!
Flashing / rooting and install custom ROM could brick your device ! You're the only responsible on what you're doing. This guide is how I did it and I'm not responsible if you're messing up your device
Unlock bootloader (step 3) will void Lenovo warranty
Antutu Score : 143050
Summary :
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
Step 6 : Install TWRP
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Create a directory where you're gona extract download files (avoid space in the directory path).
Download : adb and fastboot from google
Extract it on your previous created directory.
Download usb drivers and install it
Enable developer mode in your Z2 PRO (link if your don't know how to do it)
Connect your phone on your computer
On the directory C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools maintains shift + rigth click and "Open command window here"
Type adb devices
If your see a line below "List of devices attached" your adb is OK
Note the number somewhere, it's your device serial number.
On the phone type *#06# and note somewhere IMEI numbers in case something went wrong during flashing
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
For this part I use the m_atze tutorial that you can find here. Check it for me detailed steps.
If you are on windows 8, 8.1 or 10, you have to disable driver verification (some people didn't disable driver verification and it works as well)
For windows 10 with anniversary update : you just have to run a cmd as admin and enter bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON then reboot your computer (your windows will be in test mode)
For other cases check this link
Then
Download QPST flashtool
Install QPST flashtool and reboot your computer
Download and extract ZUI ROM 2.5.x (you maybe need to rename the directory where the ROM is because it could be too big)
Launch QFIL application as administrator
Go to Configuration -> FireHostConfiguration. 1-change device type to UFS. 2-check reset after download checkbox
Click on "Load content" and browse the contents.xml from the ZUI ROM 2.5.x extracted files
On the adb console you opened earlier, enter adb reboot edl
The QFIL page should look like this
Click on "Download content" to flash your phone
The final screen should like this
If any problem, there is an FAQ
Your phone is gonna reboot, congratulation, you're flashed your phone with ZUI 2.5.x ROM.
Once the phone boots up it will be in Chinese again. To get your phone back in English :
On the welcome screen tap the bottom of the screen below the highlighted blue text to skip the ZUK login.
To change the language back to English go to Settings.
In the third section choose the last entry. "Advanced Settings" (the gears symbol).
Choose the 2nd menu item.
Choose the first menu item and select English.
Now check update and install it if needed trough this app. If the check is green, it's ok.
Re-enable developer mode and debugging
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
This step is almost a copy past of section 2 of meister guide
This step gonna void your Lenovo warranty and wipe your data
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
In order to unlock the bootloader you will need to got the zuk website, where you need to register first before you can request to unlock the bootloader.
So go here : https://passport.zuk.com/wauthen3/wauth/jsp/register.jsp (use google translate)
Select Email Registration (upper right corner) and fill in the required data
You will receive an Email with a confirmation link.
Now that you are registered, log in and than go to http://developer.zuk.com/bootloader (use google translate)
Click on Carry On.
On the next page select your phone type Z2 Pro.
Enter your serial number (8 digits) (you can find it on Settings -> About -> Status. If your serial is not 8 digit, add 0 to the end to make a 8 digit number)
Enter an email address where to send the unlock image. It seems that the email address here has to follow some rules. ([email protected] or @Web.net seems to work. A domain name with a hyphen (-) seems to cause problems, i use a @hotmail.com mail adresse and it worked)
Check the 2 check boxes and click SUBMIT
If successful you get a message that the image has been sent to your email address. No message means something went wrong. Likely the email address was not approved.
Save the email attachment from ZUK you requested earlier (named unlock_bootloader.img) into C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools/ (next to adb.exe)
Step 3.2 : Unlock bootloader
On adb console enter adb devices to check if your device is still connected
Next enter adb reboot bootloader and your phone gonna reboot in bootloader mode
Next enterfastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img (if you got error "target did not report max-download-size" change from usb 3.0 to usb 2.0 port and / or try to turn on "enable_usb_2.0" via
Developer Options)
You should see
Code:
target reported max download size of 1610612736 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
writing 'unlock'...
OKAY [ 0.063s]
finished. total time: 0.094s
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go
You should see
Code:
...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
finished. total time: 0.031s
You phone is gonna reboot (or reboot it manually)
Change the phone language to english and re enable debugging.
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Download TWRP 3.1 for Zuk Z2 PRO here and extrat TWRP..... .img next to adb.exe in platform-tools folder
Download SuperSu here
Copy paste SuperSu zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Click on "Keep read only"
Go to install and browse to SuperSu zip.
Swipe to install
When installation is finished, reboot your phone (it may reboot many times)
Good job, your phone is now rooted !
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Go in backup and check all checkbox
Swipe to backup
Reboot the phone
From your computer browse your phone internal memory and copy your backup from TWRP/Backup/XXXXX to a directory in your computer
Step 6 : Install TWRP
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then fastboot flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot reboot
Then adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
TWRP will start
Reboot your phone
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Download ROM from https://uploadfiles.io/55ffa
Copy paste ROM zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
Click Wipe and swipe to wipe. Do NOT reboot your phone.
Go back in TWRP main menu and click Install. Browse the ROM zip file
Swipe to install
Reboot your phone
When your phone reboot, it's in chinese. Click on the texte in the right bottom corner and then select your language.
During the phone configuration, do not connect wifi (in my case the phone configuration crashed when I connected to a wifi)
When you finished phone configuration reboot to get notification in your language
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Download Gapps from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192
Copy the zip file in your phone
Reboot in TWRP
Install Gapps through TWRP
Reboot your phone
At this point my Google Play Services crashed each reboot. So needed to
Reboot in TWRP
Wipe cache
Now it works !
You can install other ROM with this method but I only tested with this one.
Enjoy

First of all, thank you for your help.
I followed this tutorial from start to finish without encountering any unexpected events. It is rare to say so!
Small points:
Step 1:
*- Think of connecting the phone before the command "adb devices", it's stupid but I had not done it!
Step 2:
*- I did not need to change my driver settings on Windows 10.
*- I had to run the QFIL application as an administrator.
*- I had to rename the directory where the ROM was because the name was too big.
Step 3.1:
*- I have a serial number on 7 characters, you must add "0" at the end to make 8 characters.
*- My Gmail address worked smoothly.
Step 4:
*- The SuperSU link did not work, I took this one: http://downloadmirror.co/Utz/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip
*- Some reboot at home also, it seems to be normal.
Step 7:
*- I took the ROM "Resurrection Remix", no problem with another ROM.
Step 8:
*- I also had a crash of Google apps, I also did a wipe and it works now. It looks normal too.
Thank you again for your help!

Glade I could help !
Thanks for your feedback, I'm gonna update the tutorial

Hi,
great tutorial, thank you!
Step 6 : Install TWRP - I'm stuck though, as my PC still does not recognize device on fastboot without -i 0x2b4c...
so should I use instead of
Then fastboot flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot reboot
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the -i option ?
Then fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot -i 0x2b4c reboot
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?
... edit, yes that worked ...

lxlx said:
... edit, yes that worked ...
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Great ! Good to know

Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
- gmail works
- did not work to get the bootloader with google translater . had to do it in Chinese, but knew the steps since i tried it with translation first

zwat said:
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
- gmail works
- did not work to get the bootloader with google translater . had to do it in Chinese, but knew the steps since i tried it with translation first
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Thanks for the feedback, I updated the tuto.

Thank you for this tutorial, it worked like a charm!

I'm currently on ZUI 2.5.x. Can I go straight to official MK60.1 using this guide?
Or should I downgrade to ZUI 2.3.x first

dommels said:
I'm currently on ZUI 2.5.x. Can I go straight to official MK60.1 using this guide?
Or should I downgrade to ZUI 2.3.x first
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I don't know sorry :/
Maybe downgrade to 2.3.x is more secured...
For my information, why do you want to install the MK60.1 ?

Bluud said:
I don't know sorry :/
Maybe downgrade to 2.3.x is more secured...
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Just went from stock 2.5x to MK60.1 without issues, thanks!
For my information, why do you want to install the MK60.1 ?
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So far it's the only stable official release from Mokee.

Mk60.1 have exactly the same bugs like Mk71.1. so no need to use mk60.1. mk71.1 is pretty stable btw.

So far quite happy running Mokee. Is there an easy way to root as well?

dommels said:
So far quite happy running Mokee. Is there an easy way to root as well?
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Mokee was quite good.
Yesterday I installed this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zu...tom-rom-zuk-z2pro-resurrection-remix-t3579113
I prefer this ROM because you can custom it in many ways.
Since yesterday it's stable.

Question
Bluud said:
Mokee was quite good.
Yesterday I installed this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zu...tom-rom-zuk-z2pro-resurrection-remix-t3579113
I prefer this ROM because you can custom it in many ways.
Since yesterday it's stable.
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It's the same tutorial?

Yes

Bluud said:
Hi,
Today I just installed a custom ROM for my Zuk Z2 PRO. This tutorial is how I did it.
I get many ressources from this forum and I thank orignal authors.
Big thanks to meister for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/zuk-z2-pro-guide-to-everything-ota-t3562099
And big thanks to m_atze for his guide : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/howto-flash-stock-rom-t3435109
More info on this ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-share-lr-team-zuk-z2row-z2-pro-t3567710
Backup your data before processing the flash, in order to avoid loss of data!
Flashing / rooting and install custom ROM could brick your device ! You're the only responsible on what you're doing. This guide is how I did it and I'm not responsible if you're messing up your device
Unlock bootloader (step 3) will void Lenovo warranty
Antutu Score : 143050
Summary :
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
Step 6 : Install TWRP
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Step 1 : Prepare environment
Create a directory where you're gona extract download files (avoid space in the directory path).
Download : adb and fastboot from google
Extract it on your previous created directory.
Download usb drivers and install it
Enable developer mode in your Z2 PRO (link if your don't know how to do it)
Connect your phone on your computer
On the directory C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools maintains shift + rigth click and "Open command window here"
Type adb devices
If your see a line below "List of devices attached" your adb is OK
Note the number somewhere, it's your device serial number.
On the phone type *#06# and note somewhere IMEI numbers in case something went wrong during flashing
Step 2 : Install ZUI 2.5.x (recommended before installing Nougat custom ROM)
For this part I use the m_atze tutorial that you can find here. Check it for me detailed steps.
If you are on windows 8, 8.1 or 10, you have to disable driver verification (some people didn't disable driver verification and it works as well)
For windows 10 with anniversary update : you just have to run a cmd as admin and enter bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON then reboot your computer (your windows will be in test mode)
For other cases check this link
Then
Download QPST flashtool
Install QPST flashtool and reboot your computer
Download and extract ZUI ROM 2.5.x (you maybe need to rename the directory where the ROM is because it could be too big)
Launch QFIL application as administrator
Go to Configuration -> FireHostConfiguration. 1-change device type to UFS. 2-check reset after download checkbox
Click on "Load content" and browse the contents.xml from the ZUI ROM 2.5.x extracted files
On the adb console you opened earlier, enter adb reboot edl
The QFIL page should look like this
Click on "Download content" to flash your phone
The final screen should like this
If any problem, there is an FAQ
Your phone is gonna reboot, congratulation, you're flashed your phone with ZUI 2.5.x ROM.
Once the phone boots up it will be in Chinese again. To get your phone back in English :
On the welcome screen tap the bottom of the screen below the highlighted blue text to skip the ZUK login.
To change the language back to English go to Settings.
In the third section choose the last entry. "Advanced Settings" (the gears symbol).
Choose the 2nd menu item.
Choose the first menu item and select English.
Now check update and install it if needed trough this app. If the check is green, it's ok.
Re-enable developer mode and debugging
Step 3 : Unlock bootloader (to be able to boot on TWRP)
This step is almost a copy past of section 2 of meister guide
This step gonna void your Lenovo warranty and wipe your data
Step 3.1 : Get the unlock bootloader from Lenovo
In order to unlock the bootloader you will need to got the zuk website, where you need to register first before you can request to unlock the bootloader.
So go here : https://passport.zuk.com/wauthen3/wauth/jsp/register.jsp (use google translate)
Select Email Registration (upper right corner) and fill in the required data
You will receive an Email with a confirmation link.
Now that you are registered, log in and than go to http://developer.zuk.com/bootloader (use google translate)
Click on Carry On.
On the next page select your phone type Z2 Pro.
Enter your serial number (8 digits) (you can find it on Settings -> About -> Status. If your serial is not 8 digit, add 0 to the end to make a 8 digit number)
Enter an email address where to send the unlock image. It seems that the email address here has to follow some rules. ([email protected] or @Web.net seems to work. A domain name with a hyphen (-) seems to cause problems, i use a @hotmail.com mail adresse and it worked)
Check the 2 check boxes and click SUBMIT
If successful you get a message that the image has been sent to your email address. No message means something went wrong. Likely the email address was not approved.
Save the email attachment from ZUK you requested earlier (named unlock_bootloader.img) into C:/yourDirectoryPath/platform-tools/ (next to adb.exe)
Step 3.2 : Unlock bootloader
On adb console enter adb devices to check if your device is still connected
Next enter adb reboot bootloader and your phone gonna reboot in bootloader mode
Next enterfastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img (if you got error "target did not report max-download-size" change from usb 3.0 to usb 2.0 port and / or try to turn on "enable_usb_2.0" via
Developer Options)
You should see
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go
You should see
You phone is gonna reboot (or reboot it manually)
Change the phone language to english and re enable debugging.
Step 4 : Boot on TWRP to root the phone
Download TWRP 3.1 for Zuk Z2 PRO here and extrat TWRP..... .img next to adb.exe in platform-tools folder
Download SuperSu here
Copy paste SuperSu zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Click on "Keep read only"
Go to install and browse to SuperSu zip.
Swipe to install
When installation is finished, reboot your phone (it may reboot many times)
Good job, your phone is now rooted !
Step 5 : Make a Nandroid backup
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then enter fastboot -i 0x2b4c boot TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to boot in TWRP image
Go in backup and check all checkbox
Swipe to backup
Reboot the phone
From your computer browse your phone internal memory and copy your backup from TWRP/Backup/XXXXX to a directory in your computer
Step 6 : Install TWRP
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then fastboot flash recovery TWRP3.1.0.0_ZUK_Z2_pro.img to install TWRP on your phone
Then fastboot reboot
Then adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
TWRP will start
Reboot your phone
Step 7 : Install a custom ROM with TWRP
Download ROM from https://uploadfiles.io/55ffa
Copy paste ROM zip file in your phone internal storage
In adb cmd enter adb reboot bootloader
Then with volume keys select Recovery Mode and enter in Recovery Mode by pushing power key
Click Wipe and swipe to wipe. Do NOT reboot your phone.
Go back in TWRP main menu and click Install. Browse the ROM zip file
Swipe to install
Reboot your phone
When your phone reboot, it's in chinese. Click on the texte in the right bottom corner and then select your language.
During the phone configuration, do not connect wifi (in my case the phone configuration crashed when I connected to a wifi)
When you finished phone configuration reboot to get notification in your language
Step 8 : Install Gapps (google apps)
Download Gapps from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192
Copy the zip file in your phone
Reboot in TWRP
Install Gapps through TWRP
Reboot your phone
At this point my Google Play Services crashed each reboot. So needed to
Reboot in TWRP
Wipe cache
Now it works !
You can install other ROM with this method but I only tested with this one.
Enjoy
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Does it works on Zuk Z2?

dommels said:
I'm currently on ZUI 2.5.x. Can I go straight to official MK60.1 using this guide?
Or should I downgrade to ZUI 2.3.x first
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You can go straight to the latest RR rom without downgrade, so I guess you can do this with MK60 also. But why do you want that...?
Sendt fra min ZUK Z2121 med Tapatalk

Pendragon2000 said:
Does it works on Zuk Z2?
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You can use this tutorial BUT you need to take a Z2 ROM and a Z2 TWRP.
Check on xda Z2 topics

accelerometer/gyroscope BUG can`t play any game

Downgrade Orea beta to Nougat

Orea beta is great but battery drain so much.
for 30 min of screen use it used 11%, is it normal ?
and I am looking to go back to Nougat, could any one please tell me how can I go back.
Thank you.

are this instructions for downgrading ?
Set up your computer for flashing
Download the fastboot tool from the Android SDK Platform-Tools package
Add it to your path so the flash scripts can find it
Connect your Essential phone to your computer with a USB cable
Enable unlocking
Before you can flash a new image, ensure Developer options are enabled and OEM unlocking is turned on. To do this:
Tap Settings, then tap System > About phone
Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Build number multiple times until you see the pop-up message “You are now a developer” (It usually takes seven taps)
Go back one screen to System, then tap Developer options
Find the option: OEM Unlocking and turn it on
Fastboot mode
Put your Essential Phone into fastboot mode by doing either of the following:
Use the ADB tool packaged above to run the command: adb reboot bootloader
Reboot your phone while holding the Volume-down button
Unlock your bootloader
NOTE: Installing the factory image will erase all information from your device. So remember to backup your phone before continuing.
Run the command: fastboot flashing unlock
Press the Volume-down button to navigate to the YES option, then press the Power button to confirm
Flash your factory image
Download the factory image to your computer
Unzip the downloaded file
Go to where you unzipped the images
For Linux / Mac OS X - Run the command: flashall.sh
For Windows - Run the command: flashall.bat
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help

Yup those are them, I just did it yesterday.
Just an FYI, I found that putting Oreo on the phone resulted in ADB not working 100% anymore, such as attempting to reboot into recovery/etc. It would just reboot back into the O.S..
Here is what I did.
- download the current release you want to flash. (e.g. NMJ32F), then unzip it into a new folder.
- on your phone, verify that USB debugging and OEM unlocking are turned on in the developers menu.
- reboot your phone into the fastboot mode (power and volume down buttons)
- from your adb command line: type: fastboot flashing unlock
- This will make your phone show a new screen asking if you want to unlock the bootloader. Use the volume down to select YES, and hit the power button. It will now reboot and erase the phone. It will eventually end up booting up too request you setup the phone. (that is what it did for me.)
- reboot the phone back into the fastboot mode (power and volume down buttons)
- you should now see the bootloader listed as unlocked (vs locked)
- from your adb command line: type: fastboot devices (which should show your phones serial number and fastboot next too it.
- on your computer, using the command line, go to the unzipped folder of the NMJ32F build you downloaded
- in the folder there is a batch file you will run called flashall.bat. run it
- your phone will start flashing the NMJ32F build
- when it completes it will reboot a couple of times, erase the phone, and end up at the "lets get started" screen.
- reboot the phone back to the fastboot mode
- from your adb command line: type: fastboot flashing lock
- select the option to lock your bootloader. The phone will reboot/erase I believe, and then end up back to the "lets get started" screen.
- after you setup your phone, you can go back into the developers menu to turn off the oem unlocking
The above steps pretty much follow essentials instructions. (the essential instructions don't give some specifics.)
You are all done. (I recommend you review my instructions and the essential instructions carefully, don't copy paste commands as I may have spelled something wrong, etc.. Just wanted to give you a flow of the process.)
vjyrdy said:
are this instructions for downgrading ?
Set up your computer for flashing
Download the fastboot tool from the Android SDK Platform-Tools package
Add it to your path so the flash scripts can find it
Connect your Essential phone to your computer with a USB cable
Enable unlocking
Before you can flash a new image, ensure Developer options are enabled and OEM unlocking is turned on. To do this:
Tap Settings, then tap System > About phone
Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Build number multiple times until you see the pop-up message “You are now a developer” (It usually takes seven taps)
Go back one screen to System, then tap Developer options
Find the option: OEM Unlocking and turn it on
Fastboot mode
Put your Essential Phone into fastboot mode by doing either of the following:
Use the ADB tool packaged above to run the command: adb reboot bootloader
Reboot your phone while holding the Volume-down button
Unlock your bootloader
NOTE: Installing the factory image will erase all information from your device. So remember to backup your phone before continuing.
Run the command: fastboot flashing unlock
Press the Volume-down button to navigate to the YES option, then press the Power button to confirm
Flash your factory image
Download the factory image to your computer
Unzip the downloaded file
Go to where you unzipped the images
For Linux / Mac OS X - Run the command: flashall.sh
For Windows - Run the command: flashall.bat
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help
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I cannot get past the flashall.sh command, says permission denied everytime. I am able to execute every command to that point with out any issues. I have downloaded the latest android platform tools, and my mac is on the latest version of macOS . I have also tried to flash every single image that is available on the essential dev webpage. Any ideas would be awesome, is in possible to side load using the adb commands from the recovery menu and avoid the fastboot mode all together.

swagglepuff said:
I cannot get past the flashall.sh command, says permission denied everytime. I am able to execute every command to that point with out any issues. I have downloaded the latest android platform tools, and my mac is on the latest version of macOS . I have also tried to flash every single image that is available on the essential dev webpage. Any ideas would be awesome, is in possible to side load using the adb commands from the recovery menu and avoid the fastboot mode all together.
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unlock_critical.
You can't flash all the partitions is you have not performed and unlock AND and unlock_critical.

tech_head said:
unlock_critical.
You can't flash all the partitions is you have not performed and unlock AND and unlock_critical.
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I have ran both unlock commands successfully and still get permission denied

swagglepuff said:
I have ran both unlock commands successfully and still get permission denied
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And you checked the OEM unlock in developer options?
Hmmmm

tech_head said:
And you checked the OEM unlock in developer options?
Hmmmm
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The issue has something to do with Mac and the platform tools. I was able to downgrade with no problem using a friend's Windows PC.

Sorry for the silly question, but what does this statements means?
"Add it to your path so the flash scripts can find it"
Is there any better instructions for first time user which dont include instructions like above? Thanks.

trizon2016 said:
Sorry for the silly question, but what does this statements means?
"Add it to your path so the flash scripts can find it"
Is there any better instructions for first time user which dont include instructions like above? Thanks.
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Nothing confusing about that statement for Windows, MacOS or Linux.
A command path needs to exist so that when you type the command it can be found.