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Root and install Rom on Hboot 2.02.002 S-ON

Tested on
ReLocked bootloader
official wifi ota update
android 4.0.4
WWE 4.10.405.1
hboot 2.02.002/s-on
radio-3831.18.00.11_M
UnRooted
And
Windows 7
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I am not responsible for any damage on your phone !
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thread updated 12/07/2014
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You need :
Busybox pro
Rom manager premium
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(Step 1) Unlock
(Step 2) Root
(Step 3) Install Rom
(Step 4) Backup and Restore
(Step 5) Restore RUU
(Step 6) S-OFF
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Install HTCDriver3.0.0.007
Download
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
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Install Android SDK ( htcdev )
(Read online ) select Developer Center
Then OpenSense SDK
http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/opensense-sdk/download-install
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On your phone go to
settings
developer options
set USB-debugging ON !
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Test your FASTBOOT connection to pc
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Power off
*(Take the battery out and put it back in)
*(Always discconect first from pc)
press volume down and then the power button display turns on release buttons,
Wait.....check a zip ,after that select ''FASTBOOT'' connect to pc in display of your phone its( FASTBOOT USB) ? Have to work !
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(Step1)
download adb (4 files)
download: http://www.mediafire.com/?18k1mi04lpg75y2
(On your pc)
Create a folder in
Hard-drive C: (folder-name)
----Android-----
put the 4 filles in C: Android folder
**unlock your bootloader from (htcdev)**
In FASTBOOT USB to pc
( follow steps online)
http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
(And save somewhere the Unlock_code.bin )
Reboot
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(Step 2)
Root:
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download Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
put it on the sd-card on phone .
download: http://www.mediafire.com/download/299whyl8wh8ucyf/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
Power off
*(Take the battery out and put it back in)
And Go back in FASTBOOT USB to pc
flash recovery.img :
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Recovery-clockworkmod-5.0.2.0 classic
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(Rename the file to recovery.img)
download: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
or
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4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC5
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download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37893397/Recovery 4EXT/4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1.0.0.5_RC5.zip
Copy or unzip the recovery.img file in C: Android folder
Open command promp :
(Windows 7 ,Open the Start Menu, type cmd in the search box and press Enter)
Type:
cd \Android
Thrust enter
c:\Android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Thrust enter
Whit volume power button / select bootloader / recovery
in recovery press
1. install from sdcard
2. select and install
Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
Wait-Install.....
Press- Reboot now
Apps and root :
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(Unknowsources ALLOW )
*install busybox pro en open the app ''superuser'' press ALLOW press (install)
*install Rom manager premium and
In rom manager (Root) press ALLOW.
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(if you want You can now go to (step 6) for S-OFF)
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Power off
*(Take the battery out and put it back in)
and go back in FASTBOOT USB to pc
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Roms
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Htc Sense 4.0
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Nik Project X v4.1 Android 4.0.3 HTC Sense 4.0 ( 395 mb) very smooth and stable on (blackrose Hboot 2.02.002 s-off)
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Thanks to nikhil007mms
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Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748974
Download : http://d-h.st/yuM
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Older MIUi Rom (works fully s-on)
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( 2.4.20 ) (engl ) stable (79.14 mb)
download Rom : http://d-h.st/FWG
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(Step 3)
Flash boot.img (s-on) and install Rom
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unzip ( boot.img ) from the Rom You want to install
put the file in the C: Android folder
command promp :
cd \Android
Thrust Enter
c:\Android>fastboot flash boot boot.img
Thrust Enter
Whit volume /power button select bootloader / recovery
*In recovery menu
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*Press/ wipe/format /
Press / wipe data factory reset / yes
Press / wipe chache partition / yes
Press/ wipe dalvik cache/ yes
Press/ format System/ yes
*go back in recovery menu
*Press/ 'toggle usb storage'
Phone connected to pc
format your sd-card (quick) fat 32 On pc ! ( for a clean sd-card )
**Stay connected !
copy the Rom.zip from pc to sd-card
**press disconnect**
go back in recovery menu
Press ( install from sdcard)(select and install) Rom.zip
Wait-install..........
Then
Press-Reboot now
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**very important**
(Don't take the sdcard out of the phone it's is not good for the rom )
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(if you buy a new sdcard)
(Step 4)
Backup and restore
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In rom manager premium or Recovery
Backup current rom
And
Copy 'clockworkmod' folder( backup) from sdcard to pc
Power off
replace sdcard
Go in recovery
Press/ 'toggle usb storage
connect phone to pc
on pc format sd-card quick in (fat 32)
Stay connected
Copy 'clockworkmod' folder( backup) from pc to sd-card
press /disconnect
press /backup and restore
press /restore
select....................
Restore complete !
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Also : (Example) you have a backup from a Rom (clockworkmod folder) and want to restore only your (apps and data) in another Rom
install: Appextractor
Select "restore apps and data" Then select "backup"
Select "User apps"
then select your apps
then"restore apk+data"
Careful whit system apps !
5 apps at a time (free version)
Thanks to awjones
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Tread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300311
Download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=821657&d=1324258234
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(Step 5)
Restore RUU
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Go in FASTBOOT USB to pc
Open command promp Type:
cd \Android
Thrust Enter
c:\Android>fastboot oem lock
Thrust Enter
Relocked
Securety warning !
in FASTBOOT USB to pc
install:
RUU_VIVO_35_S_HTC_WWE4.10.405.1RADIO 3831.18.00.11_M_release_266013_signed.exe
Download: http://androidruu.com/getdownload.p...33U_3831.18.00.11_M_release_266013_signed.exe
Restored RUU
Note : Bootloader Relocked !
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( step 6 )
S-OFF
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thanks to Nonverbose
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Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
1.
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Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1303371&d=1346823149
Unzip the (Incs_MVDTKv3.4.1.zip)
Run the (runme.cmd) file
follow the steps
Goldcard yes !
After the last question
( your bootloader should be Relocked before you can install the RUU )
Download RUU: http://www.mediafire.com/?9qj2bclbr56fyjg
2.
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Website : http://revolutionary.io/
Download tool
Run
Select hboot 1.13.0000
Note : copy and paste the beta key !
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( if you want this step )
Blackrose hboot 2.02.002 s-off
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Thanks to dla5244
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Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509236
Unzip the ( BlackRose_IS_121022.zip)
Run (BlackRose_IS.exe)
Note : if it does not work on the RUU
install a MIUI Rom first (step3)(In recovery menu )and then Run (BlackRose_IS.exe)
(I've done it this way) it takes 10 min !
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*(s-on) (Always manually flash the boot.img of the ROM in fastboot ,before the installation of the ROM)
*(s-off) (No need)
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Works great!!
Thanks!!

Very thorough guide, but a lot of unnecessary steps.

what will happen when I root my incredible s which is already officially updated ICS 4.0 ? Will the official ICS be removed ? If yes, is there a way to not remove my official ICS and just root the phone ? I don't even know if that makes sense !?!

Only Root No ! Install rom yes !
( only root ) yes you can !
( With root you have many more opportunities And access Example ( Back-up and restore), All your settings apps, contacts, etc. ...Saves you a lot of work And time ! And you can optionally install a ROM Suitable for your type of phone
Rooting Info:
http://www.androidauthority.com/roo...e-to-root-your-android-phone-or-tablet-10915/
Greetz serge
Sent from my Incredible S using XDA Premium App

rbncha said:
what will happen when I root my incredible s which is already officially updated ICS 4.0 ? Will the official ICS be removed ? If yes, is there a way to not remove my official ICS and just root the phone ? I don't even know if that makes sense !?!
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No, unlocking the bootloader will not remove your official ICS ROM, but it will wipe your applications and user data. That is the first step in rooting your ICS ROM.

Other ROMs?
Quick question though: why am I not able to flash other roms besides this MIUI rom? :/
I tried the latest version of MIUI and I kept getting android.phone crashes and when I tried a different ROM (such as Project X or CoolDroid) I'm stuck on a bootloop... Help?

dannsf said:
Quick question though: why am I not able to flash other roms besides this MIUI rom? :/
I tried the latest version of MIUI and I kept getting android.phone crashes and when I tried a different ROM (such as Project X or CoolDroid) I'm stuck on a bootloop... Help?
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Are you extracting and flashing the boot.img from the ROM's zip file manually in FASTBOOT USB mode?

tpbklake said:
Are you extracting and flashing the boot.img from the ROM's zip file manually in FASTBOOT USB mode?
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I had no idea I had to do that. All I am doing is installing the rom thru 4ext recovery.
So Should I flash the boot.img contained on each ROM zip file?

Oeps

dannsf said:
I had no idea I had to do that. All I am doing is installing the rom thru 4ext recovery.
So Should I flash the boot.img contained on each ROM zip file?
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Yes, you need to do that every time you flash a new ROM. With the unlocked HBOOT 2.0x version, the boot partition is mounted as READONLY when you are in Recovery Mode flash a ROM.
The boot partition is only mounted Read/Write when it is in FASTBOOT USB mode.

Complete works !
Htc Sense 4.0
cyanogenmod 7.1.0
Miui (2.4.20)
Miui (2.3.16)
Sent from my Incredible S using XDA Premium App

?
any other roms that i can use for rooted with s-on?

mrigoo said:
any other roms that i can use for rooted with s-on?
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Check the Development section. There are several ROMs that you could flash.

cyanogenmod
mrigoo said:
any other roms that i can use for rooted with s-on?
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see Thread !
greetings serge

can you suggest me any ICS or jeelly bean rom ??
and while flashing gapps i have to follw the same procedure ( fastboot flash gapps , and then download zip in the recovery )

mrigoo said:
can you suggest me any ICS or jeelly bean rom ??
and while flashing gapps i have to follw the same procedure ( fastboot flash gapps , and then download zip in the recovery )
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Ice Cold Sandwich or Codename Android.
Both are very similar in terms of bugs, as they have basically the same kernel
1. flash rom
2. flash gapps
3. go to fastboot
4. fastboot flash boot boot.img
5. reboot

Thanks on it
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda app-developers app

Not working In my HTC Incredible S
I tried these steps, when i tried to flash 'recovery.img :' in CMD window it is showing ' error:cannot load 'recovery.img'.
Whats wrong with that? Please help me to Root my Device
I successfully done unlock bootloader. In my device it is showing UNLOCKED & S-ON.

midhunpius said:
I tried these steps, when i tried to flash 'recovery.img :' in CMD window it is showing ' error:cannot load 'recovery.img'.
Whats wrong with that? Please help me to Root my Device
I successfully done unlock bootloader. In my device it is showing UNLOCKED & S-ON.
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Did you copy the actual recovery img file to the same directory where you are running fastboot.exe from?

[GUIDE] Lollipop 5.1 for Symphony Roar A50

This Tutorial may also work for Other Android One Devices,But i can't ensure as i m using Symphony.
There are 3 Different Parts to Install Lollipop-->
1. Unlock Bootloader > 2. Install PhilZ Recovery > 3. Flash Lollipop 5.1
#1 Unlocking Bootloader---> Go to This Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...ser-roms-recoveries-kernels-mods-how-t2908298
1. Download Universal ADB Driver installer from here.
2. Connect your phone and run the Universal ADB Driver installer. Click 'Install' button and a warning should pop up. Just click "Install anyway" and it should look like this:
3. Download ADT Bundle from here for Win-32 Bit and from here for 64-Bit . If you are unsure which version of windows you have just download the 32-Bit one.
4. Extract the zip file in your C:\ drive like this (You can install it wherever you like but this tutorials assumes this location for simplicity). Add adb and fastboot to system path by following this tutorial . This will allow you to run adb and fastboot commands from any location on cmdline.
3. Switch off your phone. Now, Press POWER BUTTON VOLUME UP button for about 5 seconds. A menu should appear. Note: VOLUME UP allows to navigate the menu (move down the menu). Press VOLUME DOWN button for selecting/choosing fastboot. On your phone, it should say something like
Code:
=> FASTBOOT MODE...
Connect your phone to the computer if it wasn't already.
4. Open CMD
5. On command prompt, Type:
Code:
fastboot devices
6. Now, Type the following commands:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot format userdata
fastboot reboot
Now, your bootloader is unlocked.
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#2 Install PhilZ Recovery--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...wm-recoveries-symphony-roar-a50-mito-t3037919
DOWNLOAD PhilZ: http://d-h.st/Hl0P
Install recovery through fastboot:
1. Download the recovery.img from Download
2. Copy it to sdk/platform/tools,then Hold Shift and Right Click on Empty Space>Select Open Command prompt here
3. Reboot the phone into bootloader/fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4.Flash the recovery image and reboot
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Code:
fastboot reboot
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#Flashing 5.1---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...ollipop-5-0-x-rom-backup-android-one-t3034288
DOWNLOAD LOLLIPOP HERE: http://d-h.st/yiOd
1. Download the zip and Rename to lollipop.zip and extract in the same Folder to your Sdcard's Clockworkmod/backup [if there is not any folder,make one] (It is a backup of stock rom that you can install it as described below)
2. You need latest PhilZ Touch recovery installed on your phone. If not installed, go here, download and flash the recovery.
3. Boot your device into Philz recovery
4. Now, go to Wipe and Format options -> Factory reset -> Wipe cache -> Wipe dalvik/ART cache -> Go back.
5. Now, choose Backup and Restore, then go to Misc Nandroid Settings and uncheck “MD5 checksum”
6. Go back and choose Custom restore from /sdcard option.
7. From the list of options, check “system” and “boot” options and then select start restoring it,then select lollipop.zip
8. Once done, reboot and you got Android 5.1 Lollipop.
Note: For the first time, it will take 5 – 10 minutes to boot up. Enjoy!
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Here Is The Video Review Running Lollipop 5.1 On Symphony Roar A50!!

Is your dialpad animation smooth like other transition animations?

Move to sd supported?
Sent from my Sparkle V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

@aan007bd Yeah! It is Smooth! No issues!
@9441Rahul9441 Yes,Move SD Card Supported! U can Also write to Sd.
One Bug i Found is: No Guest Mode Available

Oh great i think it would be better than indonesian right?
Sent from my Sparkle V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

9441Rahul9441 said:
Oh great i think it would be better than indonesian right?
Sent from my Sparkle V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Nope,Doesnt matter! All Lollipop Build for Android one is Same! I Have Flashed the Indonesian.

Indonesian rom doesnt have move to sd.. i have used it before once
Sent from my Sparkle V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

9441Rahul9441 said:
Indonesian rom doesnt have move to sd.. i have used it before once
Sent from my Sparkle V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I know! But Same Problem Persist in All other Version. See the FAQ
Thread,everyone has that sdcard prob! :/

is this stock backup rom was from mito a10 my backup rom
from this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...overies-symphony-roar-a50-mito-t3037919/page2
just curious

kurniawan_johar said:
is this stock backup rom was from mito a10 my backup rom
from this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...overies-symphony-roar-a50-mito-t3037919/page2
just curious
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Haha No bro! Itz from all android one devices Indonesian one, Bro do u have Guest mode option while clicking Notification bar avatar!!?

no we dont have guest mode, but it can be done just edit build prop
oh i see, i was looking for roar lollipop rom
i think i'll wait for another lollipop rom from another country

kurniawan_johar said:
no we dont have guest mode, but it can be done just edit build prop
oh i see, i was looking for roar lollipop rom
i think i'll wait for another lollipop rom from another country
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Yeah..git those code for enabling guest mode! But will it lag if i turn it on by editing?

bootlop
guys i got a boot loop on my Mito A10 android one, first when my phone runs normally i tried to flash it, but it failed, i got the tutorial not from this site but the other web site. So what shoul i do to get my phone back normally?

i got a problem it said "cannot open md5file" 'MD5 verfication failed"
what should i do?

When I will get Android Marshmallows update for Roar A50?
Android lollipop 5.1.1 already installed. Few days ago 2 proxy update was available. But no change happend after installing these.

[GUIDE] Downgrade Zenfone 2 Laser to any official firmware

I have discovered multiple ways of downgrading ZenFone 2 Laser out of which two methods proved out to be easy and reliable. Both methods have been tested and are working.
Method 2 doesn't require root while method 1 needs root access.
Pre-requisite: Stock firmware zip file. You can find download links from index thread for all variants.
WHILE THIS GUIDE HAS VERY LESS CHANCES OF MESSING UP YOUR DEVICE, HUMAN ERROR CAN ANYWAY HARM THE DEVICE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO ANY DEVICE. YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
METHOD 1: Requires ROOT-
Short instruction:
Some users say you can downgrade by renaming the OTA zip to correspond to a higher version but that will NEVER work because the update script has this line
(!less_than_int(1457089250, getprop("ro.build.date.utc"))) || abort("Can't install this package (Fri Mar 4 19:00:50 CST 2016) over newer build (" + getprop("ro.build.date") + ").");
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The recovery reads ro.buid.date.utc value from buid.prop. If the value is less than the value in updater-script (like the value highligted in above quote) any recovery will not flash it, neither stock nor custom. Just increaase the value of ro.build.date.utc (in build.prop) to any value higher than the value in updater-script and then flash the zip via recovery.
Detailed Instructions:
1. Open updater-script from the firmware zip. It will be found in /META-INF/com/google/android inside the .zip
2. look at the first line (!less_than_int(1457089250, getprop("ro.bui....
3. The value 1457089250 is taken as an example, your updater-script may have a different value. Keep a note of this value.
4. Install any root file manager like ES file explorer (if you dont have already)
5. Goto /system (the system folder) using the root file manager. Grant root access if prompted
6. Open buid.prop file as text and look for the line "ro.build.date.utc=1446585430"
1446585430 is taken as example, your phone will have a different value.
7. Now increase this value in build.prop to any number greater than the value you noted from updater-script
for example, if my updater-script has 1457089250 this value and buil.prop has 1446585430 this value, I will simply change the value in build.prop to 1546585430 or 1448585430 or 1457089251. Any number greater than 1457089250 will work in my case.
8. Now reboot to recovery (vol down + power)
9. Select "apply update from external sd card" select your firmware zip file, and then select yes to flash. It will take 5-10 min
10. (optional but recommended) Wipe factory/data . If you don't do this, you will see the annoying "Android is upgrading.." screen which takes around 30-40 mins to reach home screen.
Method 2: Without root, requires computer
Short instructions:
As I mentioned earlier, recovery reads "ro.build.date.utc" But you can bypass this check by erasing system partition.
Just do
Code:
fastboot erase system
from fastboot mode and then flash the zip from recovery
Detailed Instructions:
1. Install Asus drivers to your computer. (link in index thread)
2. Download adb_fastboot.zip and extract its contents
3. Reboot your phone to 'bootloader mode'. To do this turn of your phone completely. Hold "volume down Up" button and then press and hold power button. Release power button after Asus logo appears and then release volume down button. Your phone is now in bootloader mode.
4. Connect your phone to pc via a reliable usb cable. Look at your phone screen. It should display "Fastboot mode!"
5. Now go to the folder where you have extracted all the files. Holding down shift key, Right click on any point on white screen. Then click on 'open command window here' from the menu that appears. Command Prompt will open now
6. On command prompt type
Code:
fastboot devices
and hit enter
and check if it is detecting your device.
7. Then type
Code:
fastboot erase system
(this will erase your current OS, you are warned!)
8. After it is done type
Code:
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
to boot into recovery mode
9. Select "apply update from external sd card" select your firmware zip file, and then select yes to flash. It will take 5-10 min
10. (optional but recommended) Wipe factory/data . If you don't do this, you will see the annoying "Android is upgrading.." screen which takes around 30-40 mins to reach home screen.

Successfully downgraded to 1.16.40.763 from 1.17.40.1234 without root
Thanks!

sziraqui said:
I have discovered multiple ways of downgrading ZenFone 2 Laser out of which two methods proved out to be easy and reliable. Both methods have been tested and are working.
Method 2 doesn't require root while method 1 needs root access.
Pre-requisite: Stock firmware zip file. You can find download links from index thread for all variants.
WHILE THIS GUIDE HAS VERY LESS CHANCES OF MESSING UP YOUR DEVICE, HUMAN ERROR CAN ANYWAY HARM THE DEVICE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO ANY DEVICE. YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
METHOD 1: Requires ROOT-
Short instruction:
Some users say you can downgrade by renaming the OTA zip to correspond to a higher version but that will NEVER work because the update script has this line
The recovery reads ro.buid.date.utc value from buid.prop. If the value is less than the value in updater-script (like the value highligted in above quote) any recovery will not flash it, neither stock nor custom. Just increaase the value of ro.build.date.utc (in build.prop) to any value higher than the value in updater-script and then flash the zip via recovery.
Detailed Instructions:
1. Open updater-script from the firmware zip. It will be found in /META-INF/com/google/android inside the .zip
2. look at the first line (!less_than_int(1457089250, getprop("ro.bui....
3. The value 1457089250 is taken as an example, your updater-script may have a different value. Keep a note of this value.
4. Install any root file manager like ES file explorer (if you dont have already)
5. Goto /system (the system folder) using the root file manager. Grant root access if prompted
6. Open buid.prop file as text and look for the line "ro.build.date.utc=1446585430"
1446585430 is taken as example, your phone will have a different value.
7. Now increase this value in build.prop to any number greater than the value you noted from updater-script
for example, if my updater-script has 1457089250 this value and buil.prop has 1446585430 this value, I will simply change the value in build.prop to 1546585430 or 1448585430 or 1457089251. Any number greater than 1457089250 will work in my case.
8. Now reboot to recovery (vol down + power)
9. Select "apply update from external sd card" select your firmware zip file, and then select yes to flash. It will take 5-10 min
10. (optional but recommended) Wipe factory/data . If you don't do this, you will see the annoying "Android is upgrading.." screen which takes around 30-40 mins to reach home screen.
Method 2: Without root, requires computer
Short instructions:
As I mentioned earlier, recovery reads "ro.build.date.utc" But you can bypass this check by erasing system partition.
Just do
Code:
fastboot erase system
from fastboot mode and then flash the zip from recovery
Detailed Instructions:
1. Install Asus drivers to your computer. (link in index thread)
2. Download adb_fastboot.zip and extract its contents
3. Reboot your phone to 'bootloader mode'. To do this turn of your phone completely. Hold volume down button and then press and hold power button. Release power button after Asus logo appears and then release volume down button. Your phone is now in bootloader mode.
4. Connect your phone to pc via a reliable usb cable. Look at your phone screen. It should display "Fastboot mode!"
5. Now go to the folder where you have extracted all the files. Holding down shift key, Right click on any point on white screen. Then click on 'open command window here' from the menu that appears. Command Prompt will open now
6. On command prompt type
Code:
fastboot devices
and hit enter
and check if it is detecting your device.
7. Then type
Code:
fastboot erase system
(this will erase your current OS, you are warned!)
8. After it is done type
Code:
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
to boot into recovery mode
9. Select "apply update from external sd card" select your firmware zip file, and then select yes to flash. It will take 5-10 min
10. (optional but recommended) Wipe factory/data . If you don't do this, you will see the annoying "Android is upgrading.." screen which takes around 30-40 mins to reach home screen.
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Currently iam on marshmallow. My phone is zenfone laser 550kl. Iam having some problems with the marshmallow recovery because of that when doing apply update from sd card it is resulting an error.
Failed to mount/asdf.
So i like to flash the lolipop recovery while iam on the marshmallow and then do apply update from sd card. I like to go back to the 1.13 lolipop firmware
Is it possible to to flash the lolipop recovery while iam on marshmallow. If possible. Help me how to do that

ThanveerAliSayed said:
Currently iam on marshmallow. My phone is zenfone laser 550kl. Iam having some problems with the marshmallow recovery because of that when doing apply update from sd card it is resulting an error.
Failed to mount/asdf.
So i like to flash the lolipop recovery while iam on the marshmallow and then do apply update from sd card. I like to go back to the 1.13 lolipop firmware
Is it possible to to flash the lolipop recovery while iam on marshmallow. If possible. Help me how to do that
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"Failed to mount /asdf" error is harmless you will get that error even on latest twrp. You can ignore the error and use the MM stock recovery like normal. Recovery will do its job it can format, install updates, clear cache and everything, you just need to ignore that /asdf error
But you can use any stock recovery from any firmware version lower than or equal to your current firmware version. Drawbacks: You cannot apply update to MM OTAs if your recovery version doesn't match the current firmware version.
Going back to stock 1.13 is a bad idea. I would recommend you to stay on MM since it has many performance improvements.
But still if you want to go back to lollipop, consider downgrading to the last lollipop update i.e. v1.17.40.1531
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sziraqui said:
"Failed to mount /asdf" error is harmless you will get that error even on latest twrp. You can ignore the error and use the MM stock recovery like normal. Recovery will do its job it can format, install updates, clear cache and everything, you just need to ignore that /asdf error
But you can use any stock recovery from any firmware version lower than or equal to your current firmware version. Drawbacks: You cannot apply update to MM OTAs if your recovery version doesn't match the current firmware version.
Going back to stock 1.13 is a bad idea. I would recommend you to stay on MM since it has many performance improvements.
But still if you want to go back to lollipop, consider downgrading to the last lollipop update i.e. v1.17.40.1531
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I got a 412 mb ota update some days before. I downloaded it. Apply it for proceed. Then it start checking system as usual phone restarted. But update did not happened. Instead this same error show up. Then i can only reboot system. Got an update failed message.since that when i check for updates iam not even getting any. May be it will be solved by a factory reset .but even if i get an ota. The update wont proceed .because the recovery wont allow me to do that
And also that wipe cache partition also results the same error .so without solving this error i cant update to the latest MM too :/ .

In my experience, the most reliable method is to
extract the recovery from the version of stock ROM you want to upgrade or downgrade to
Flash that recovery with fastboot
Wipe /system in fastboot
Reboot to recovery and update with the stock ROM .zip
Or
Even easier, use Sziraqui's fastboot ready .IMG files and just flash them via fastboot.:good:

where can i find the recovery file in Stock rom
4llerbuntu said:
In my experience, the most reliable method is to
extract the recovery from the version of stock ROM you want to upgrade or downgrade to
Thanks for the Information, Can you please help to find the recovery file in Stock rom.
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The recovery is included in the stock ROM zip file. Extract the zip and you will find it inside.
Presumably if you want to flash the stock ROM you have already downloaded it?

4llerbuntu said:
The recovery is included in the stock ROM zip file. Extract the zip and you will find it inside.
Presumably if you want to flash the stock ROM you have already downloaded it?
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Hi, I see only boot.img in the zip file. Is there a hidden recovery?

4llerbuntu said:
The recovery is included in the stock ROM zip file. Extract the zip and you will find it inside.
Presumably if you want to flash the stock ROM you have already downloaded it?
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I see only boot.img file , i didn't find any recovery.img file, in case if you have already done this probably yes then please share us the steps to get recovery from Stock rom.

4llerbuntu said:
In my experience, the most reliable method is to
extract the recovery from the version of stock ROM you want to upgrade or downgrade to
Flash that recovery with fastboot
Wipe /system in fastboot
Reboot to recovery and update with the stock ROM .zip
Or
Even easier, use Sziraqui's fastboot ready .IMG files and just flash them via fastboot.:good:
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I cant find any recovery.img in the firmware zip. :/
Can you detaily explain that fastboot method as it is for flashing the lolipop recovery for downgrading to 1.13.
Iam a beginner in android. This is my first android phone.

murat124 said:
Hi, I see only boot.img in the zip file. Is there a hidden recovery?
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I found out that recovery for each firmware is available here. You should use a desktop browser to use this website.
https://mega.nz/#F!lodnzDhK!H5ChxausDTyko1qGlnF7dw!Fg9FwLoa

ThanveerAliSayed said:
I found out that recovery for each firmware is available here. You should use a desktop browser to use this website.
https://mega.nz/#F!lodnzDhK!H5ChxausDTyko1qGlnF7dw!Fg9FwLoa
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Thank you.
Can ZE551KL use the recovery.img from ZE550KL? My ZE551KL has the extra 1700(AWS) band.

Please where are you guys downloading your stock rom from?
The stock zip is NOT flash-able like a custom ROM .zip. That's not how it works. If the Roms you have are custom recovery flash-able, they are not the OEM rom, they have been modified.
All the Roms I have come with a recovery.img file...
Then again if I have to explain how to use fast boot to flash the recovery, there is a good chance you shouldn't be messing around with fast boot.......
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murat124 said:
thank you.
Can ze551kl use the recovery.img from ze550kl? My ze551kl has the extra 1700(aws) band.
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no it cannot. Do not try it

Weird ..... I can find recovery.img

Can anyone explain me detail. How to flash recovery only. My bootloader is not unlocked. Someone said that i need to unlock bootloader to flash the stock recovery

ThanveerAliSayed said:
Can anyone explain me detail. How to flash recovery only. My bootloader is not unlocked. Someone said that i need to unlock bootloader to flash the stock recovery
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You don't need to unlock bootloader for flashing stock recovery that you downloaded from the above mega drive.
To flash the recovery.img (or any .img) You need to have Adb and fastboot files in your pc as well as Asus Zenfone drivers installed
All info and downloads for adb and fastboot can be found here
Search and download Asus ZenFone 2 laser drivers.
Once you have your pc setup with these tools,
With Administrator priveleges, locate the folder where adb.exe and fastboot.exe files are present. Hold down shift key and right click on that folder and select "open command window here". Then reboot your phone to fastboot mode [power off, hold vol up +power, release power when logo appears]
Connect your device to pc.
Type the following command on cmd
Code:
fastboot devices
Output should be something like this
Code:
FCAHSJSJJAKAK fastboot
This command will check if your device is connected or not
If output is blank, device is not being detected.
To flash recovery.img, copy the recovery.img file to the same folder where fastboot.exe exists and then type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Output is easy to understand, if it says [OKAY] then flashing succeeded

Tried downgrading ze551kl by fastboot erase system then installing .zip from Asus website (via sdcard). All of the Asus updates except the earliest fail with 'fota return code 403'.
1.14.40.550 installs ok but then boots (gets as far as displaying the wallpaper), gives an error message in german (looks like 'android media process stopped') and goes into boot loop. Anyone seen this before?
Also, any way to build a recovery.img from the Asus update files?

invalid boot image whenever i flashed stock recovery,any one know why ?
What i do is flash the stock recovery and flash relock bootloader.

Leftrand said:
invalid boot image whenever i flashed stock recovery,any one know why ?
What i do is flash the stock recovery and flash relock bootloader.
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I think OP needs a small correction to enter into FASTBOOT you need to press volume up and power instead of volume down and power buttons
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Help - Problem Flashing Rom

Hello,
I'm requesting for your help.
I have installed TWRP using fastboot mode.
After install, i have made a factory reset and wipe data, cache and Dalvic/ART
Happens that after this I select install to install the new rom, but the Zip file has dissapear. So now i don't have OS and I can't access to mobile memory to paste de ROM Zip file.

@VGCC no offence intende but.. why post it here on "Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development" when there is a section called "Xiaomi Mi5 Questions & Answers"?
Tell me.

Sorry.
It was a desperate act.
And i thought this was the right area!
Sorry.

@VGCC you can restore your phone as follow:
Download the flashable zip of Miui7/8/CM13
Download adb/fastboot driver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Install Drivers
Go into TWRP
Go into Advanced - Sideload
Rename the zip (example: cm-13.0-gemini-UNOFFICIAL.zip) to a.zip
Copy it onto your Desktop
While pressing shift key -> left click -> open command windows here
type "adb devices" without quotes
you should see adb device and some numbers
then type adb sideload a.zip
wait, and you are ready to go

sys01 said:
@VGCC you can restore your phone as follow:
Download the flashable zip of Miui7/8/CM13
Download adb/fastboot driver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Install Drivers
Go into TWRP
Go into Advanced - Sideload
Rename the zip (example: cm-13.0-gemini-UNOFFICIAL.zip) to a.zip
Copy it onto your Desktop
While pressing shift key -> left click -> open command windows here
type "adb devices" without quotes
you should see adb device and some numbers
then type adb sideload a.zip
wait, and you are ready to go
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Thank you for your help.
During this evenig i have made a big search and i have solved my problem. Now it's working well.

VGCC said:
Hello,
I'm requesting for your help.
I have installed TWRP using fastboot mode.
After install, i have made a factory reset and wipe data, cache and Dalvic/ART
Happens that after this I select install to install the new rom, but the Zip file has dissapear. So now i don't have OS and I can't access to mobile memory to paste de ROM Zip file.
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You can use twrp to put it into adb mode and install the rom that way. Use Google for instructions

Question (Help) i was trying to root my phone and messed up

I was trying to root my phone via twrp and wiped it. i can access twrp and fast boot is there a way to reinstall miui or something else so that my phone will work again?

I'll paypal the person that helps me first

You can't restore anything since you did a wipe.
If you wiped data. Your miui will restore just reboot to system.
But your data gone.
Did you wipe internal (system) too ?
If that soo you need to use fastboot tool for miui fastboot rom

Abdullah.Csit said:
You can't restore anything since you did a wipe.
If you wiped data. Your miui will restore just reboot to system.
But your data gone.
Did you wipe internal (system) too ?
If that soo you need to use fastboot tool for miui fastboot rom
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was following this:
1. format data
2. wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, internal storage
3. plug phone to pc
3.1. go to mount: select system additionally, unmount and mount again
4. go to device manager right click on unknow MTP device and update driver-> browse my computer -> let me pick from a list -> select MTP USB Device and finish installation
5. Your device should be visible, copy rom to phone, unplug it from the pc and flash rom
but i did something wrong and now i can only boot into twrp and fastboot

s0tix said:
was following this:
1. format data
2. wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, internal storage
3. plug phone to pc
3.1. go to mount: select system additionally, unmount and mount again
4. go to device manager right click on unknow MTP device and update driver-> browse my computer -> let me pick from a list -> select MTP USB Device and finish installation
5. Your device should be visible, copy rom to phone, unplug it from the pc and flash rom
but i did something wrong and now i can only boot into twrp and fastboot
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Your wrong is "Wiping internal storage"
In that case, you must download Miui stock rom "Fastboot type not recovery type"
Then use Mi flash Tool latest to flash fastboot rom.
1. Download this rom "Fastboot 4.7 GB" from here :
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
2. Download Mi flash Tool:
https://www.xiaomiflash.com/downloads/MiFlash20181115.zip
3. Extract fastboot rom file .tgz to "C" disk then extract one more time the .zip file in same location "C://" then you get folder with rom build number and name.
4. Open Mi flash Tool , select Rom folder that we had extracted it.
5. Boot to fastboot mode & Connect your device.
6. Hit refresh so you will find your device name.
7. Check erase all data box without lock!
8. Click flash and wait till your device boot to MIUI.

Abdullah.Csit said:
Your wrong is "Wiping internal storage"
In that case, you must download Miui stock rom "Fastboot type not recovery type"
Then use Mi flash Tool latest to flash fastboot rom.
1. Download this rom "Fastboot 4.7 GB" from here :
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
2. Download Mi flash Tool:
https://www.xiaomiflash.com/downloads/MiFlash20181115.zip
3. Extract fastboot rom file .tgz to "C" disk then extract one more time the .zip file in same location "C://" then you get folder with rom build number and name.
4. Open Mi flash Tool , select Rom folder that we had extracted it.
5. Boot to fastboot mode & Connect your device.
6. Hit refresh so you will find your device name.
7. Check erase all data box without lock!
8. Click flash and wait till your device boot to MIUI.
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The flash tool you linked has a password

Abdullah.Csit said:
Your wrong is "Wiping internal storage"
In that case, you must download Miui stock rom "Fastboot type not recovery type"
Then use Mi flash Tool latest to flash fastboot rom.
1. Download this rom "Fastboot 4.7 GB" from here :
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
2. Download Mi flash Tool:
https://www.xiaomiflash.com/downloads/MiFlash20181115.zip
3. Extract fastboot rom file .tgz to "C" disk then extract one more time the .zip file in same location "C://" then you get folder with rom build number and name.
4. Open Mi flash Tool , select Rom folder that we had extracted it.
5. Boot to fastboot mode & Connect your device.
6. Hit refresh so you will find your device name.
7. Check erase all data box without lock!
8. Click flash and wait till your device boot to MIUI.
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Thanks! found a download for the tool and followed the steps and now its working!

s0tix said:
Thanks! found a download for the tool and followed the steps and now its working!
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Glad that I had helped you.
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