Proper Updating Procedure - ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers

Hey All, was going through some threads regarding updating my phone and what not and realized that my phone is a few updates behind. I'm currently on WW-16.0631.1910.35. My phone doesn't auto-update for reasons I'm sure everyone here understands. So I'm curious, what's the best method of updating? Job I used to work for, we had a massive program and when it came to installing software, you had to install the program and then update it one update at a time. You couldn't just update to latest. So I'm curious, is this the same? Do I need to update one at a time? Or can I just download latest firmware (which I believe is WW-16.0631.1910.64) and all updates in between will be included?
Also, is WW-17...... Android 10?
And is it as simple as downloading, placing into root, and restarting?

Answered one of my questions
I looked at notes for WW-17 and yes, that is Android 10. I think I'll hold off on that until the bugs get figured out. Or does the community say it's safe to run with that?

D4ILYD0SE said:
Hey All, was going through some threads regarding updating my phone and what not and realized that my phone is a few updates behind. I'm currently on WW-16.0631.1910.35. My phone doesn't auto-update for reasons I'm sure everyone here understands. So I'm curious, what's the best method of updating? Job I used to work for, we had a massive program and when it came to installing software, you had to install the program and then update it one update at a time. You couldn't just update to latest. So I'm curious, is this the same? Do I need to update one at a time? Or can I just download latest firmware (which I believe is WW-16.0631.1910.64) and all updates in between will be included?
Also, is WW-17...... Android 10?
And is it as simple as downloading, placing into root, and restarting?
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1st download device info hw from playstore and under 'system' you will see the device fingerprint (not related to the actual fingerprint reader). You first need to check that this matches the WW rom you have.
If it doesn't match ie says CN, then you need to follow one of the guides in the guides section to change fingerprint to WW.
If fingerprint does match WW, then yes, you can go ahead and place 1910.64 in the root of storage, reboot and choose 'update' when prompted.
From there, you can go ahead and download latest stable A10 (.32) and update to that. Some people prefer the latest A10 stable (as do I), some say they prefer A9 for better battery hardcore gaming. I haven't noticed or had any issues with the latest update, and getting similar battery time. Others experience better on A9.
You choice! Good luck

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reg66 said:
1st download device info hw from playstore and under 'system' you will see the device fingerprint (not related to the actual fingerprint reader). You first need to check that this matches the WW rom you have.
If it doesn't match ie says CN, then you need to follow one of the guides in the guides section to change fingerprint to WW.
If fingerprint does match WW, then yes, you can go ahead and place 1910.64 in the root of storage, reboot and choose 'update' when prompted.
From there, you can go ahead and download latest stable A10 (.32) and update to that. Some people prefer the latest A10 stable (as do I), some say they prefer A9 for better battery hardcore gaming. I haven't noticed or had any issues with the latest update, and getting similar battery time. Others experience better on A9.
You choice! Good luck
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Just place zip? No need to extract zip or anything?

Nevermind
D4ILYD0SE said:
Just place zip? No need to extract zip or anything?
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I got it up and running. Thanks again.

D4ILYD0SE said:
I got it up and running. Thanks again.
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Cool, sorry for the late reply!

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Question regarding convert CN WW fingerprint (Newbie)

Hello everyone,
I just got my phone today. The unit came with global rom but after checked with hw, on the fingerprint section it's still cn and after checking in Play store, it said 'devie is not certified'. I'm a little bit afraid that I won't receive any update on Play store (games) so I decide to change it.
After reading many posts and guides here in xda, still confused so I got some questions to ask.
1. Do I need to install the global rom on my phone again (as I see many guides start with upgrading their rom)
2. What version do I need to download and where can I find the safe software version.
3. If you give me a guide link please tell me if I need to skip which step or follow every steps.
4. Is it possible if I want to stay at 1908.12? (with the current firmware but ww fingerprint, instead of the latest version)
Edit: What's the reason for changing fingerprint version? If I just want to update games+apps or receive apps update, Safely. Do I need to care changing the fingerprint version? What I'm afraid are 1. I don't receive any app+game update. 2. It's not safe even though updating through legit play store.
My current rom: PKQ1.190414.001.WW_Phone-16.0631.1908.12
HW: asus/CN_I001D/ASUS_I001_1:9/PKQ1.190414.001/16.0631.1908.12-0:user/release-keys
Ps: I don't know how to attach screenshots. I can only see image icon but it just ask me to paste a url.
Thank you for your help.
piyawut02 said:
Hello everyone,
I just got my phone today. The unit came with global rom but after checked with hw, on the fingerprint section it's still cn and after checking in Play store, it said 'devie is not certified'. I'm a little bit afraid that I won't receive any update on Play store (games) so I decide to change it.
After reading many posts and guides here in xda, still confused so I got some questions to ask.
1. Do I need to install the global rom on my phone again (as I see many guides start with upgrading their rom)
2. What version do I need to download and where can I find the safe software version.
3. If you give me a guide link please tell me if I need to skip which step or follow every steps.
4. Is it possible if I want to stay at 1908.12? (with the current firmware but ww fingerprint, instead of the latest version)
Edit: What's the reason for changing fingerprint version? If I just want to update games+apps or receive apps update, Safely. Do I need to care changing the fingerprint version? What I'm afraid are 1. I don't receive any app+game update. 2. It's not safe even though updating through legit play store.
My current rom: PKQ1.190414.001.WW_Phone-16.0631.1908.12
HW: asus/CN_I001D/ASUS_I001_1:9/PKQ1.190414.001/16.0631.1908.12-0:user/release-keys
Ps: I don't know how to attach screenshots. I can only see image icon but it just ask me to paste a url.
Thank you for your help.
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1. You don't need to install again.
2. Always download the latest possible rom you can find. Just remember that there are two kinds of rom you can download, one is the "RAW" rom, and the other is the rom you find on official Asus site.
3. There's a very straightforward guide in Guides section, read it.
4. It is possible to stay where you are now.
Now to help you understand the process,
1st: you need to root your phone if currently not rooted. And to root your phone you need to unlock your bootloader first. And to unlock your bootloader you need the official unlocking tool found at the Asus website.
2nd: after rooting, you should follow the step where you change your fingerprint from CN to WW. Read at Guides Section. You need to do this in order to fully make your rom WW.
3rd: after you changed your fingerprint, you have two choices, stay rooted or re-lock your bootloader.
In order to stay on 1908.12, you need files relevant to that version.
If you need your device certified in Playstore, clear data your Playstore, then open Magisk then check Safetynet. Do not open Playstore yet after you clear data. You should check Safetynet first.
ronin1728 said:
1. You don't need to install again.
2. Always download the latest possible rom you can find. Just remember that there are two kinds of rom you can download, one is the "RAW" rom, and the other is the rom you find on official Asus site.
4. It is possible to stay where you are now.
2nd: after rooting, you should follow the step where you change your fingerprint from CN to WW. Read at Guides Section. You need to do this in order to fully make your rom WW.
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2. Do you mean, in order to change fingerprint, I need to download the latest software version, is that right?
4. Actually my question is will there be any downside if I don't change my fingerprint? Sorry and please bare with me.
2nd: Actually when I look at many guides. I don't know if I need to start on the first step or jump to any steps (because most guides start at converting your rom from ww to cn or cn to ww and I have no idea if difference in versions will cause problem, let's say the guide said, version 1907 cn to ww, but my current version is 1908 so it's kinda confusing) It'd be great if you can help me explain the right way to go.
Thanks for your respond.
piyawut02 said:
2. Do you mean, in order to change fingerprint, I need to download the latest software version, is that right?
4. Actually my question is will there be any downside if I don't change my fingerprint? Sorry and please bare with me.
2nd: Actually when I look at many guides. I don't know if I need to start on the first step or jump to any steps (because most guides start at converting your rom from ww to cn or cn to ww and I have no idea if difference in versions will cause problem, let's say the guide said, version 1907 cn to ww, but my current version is 1908 so it's kinda confusing) It'd be great if you can help me explain the right way to go.
Thanks for your respond.
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If you don't update your phone to the latest version, your security patch will become outdated and vulnerable. Once you have changed the fingerprint to WW (should you choose to do so), the flagging of the updates is very simple and you don't lose data /apps etc each time, it's simply an update...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/guide-to-check-change-fingerprint-cn-to-t4002279
This is my guide to update to latest current version (1910.35), change fingerprint to WW etc. Yes, you must follow each step starting from 0 as the root boot img must be the same as the rom on your device, so you need to flash the raw rom 1st...
piyawut02 said:
2. Do you mean, in order to change fingerprint, I need to download the latest software version, is that right?
4. Actually my question is will there be any downside if I don't change my fingerprint? Sorry and please bare with me.
2nd: Actually when I look at many guides. I don't know if I need to start on the first step or jump to any steps (because most guides start at converting your rom from ww to cn or cn to ww and I have no idea if difference in versions will cause problem, let's say the guide said, version 1907 cn to ww, but my current version is 1908 so it's kinda confusing) It'd be great if you can help me explain the right way to go.
Thanks for your respond.
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You are already on WW rom with CN fingerprint right? There are several ways to do this,
- you can stay on your version and change fingerprint there
(if you do this, start on the step where you change fingerprint)
Or
- flash first the RAW file of the version you want to go into.
(if you do this, start on the very first step)
One thing to remember is to download files relevant to what version you are now. If you are on 1908.12, download the rooted boot image and the stock boot image of 1908.12.
Your goal is to change fingerprint first.
You can always update your rom to the latest after you do that.
ronin1728 said:
You are already on WW rom with CN fingerprint right? There are several ways to do this,
- you can stay on your version and change fingerprint there
(if you do this, start on the step where you change fingerprint)
Or
- flash first the RAW file of the version you want to go into.
(if you do this, start on the very first step)
One thing to remember is to download files relevant to what version you are now. If you are on 1908.12, download the rooted boot image and the stock boot image of 1908.12.
Your goal is to change fingerprint first.
You can always update your rom to the latest after you do that.
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Okay thank you
piyawut02 said:
Okay thank you
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Do you need the rooted boot img for 1908.12? Are you going to change fingerprint with your current rom version?
Edit : here is the correct root boot img 1908.12 for your rom version should you choose to change fingerprint...
https://mega.nz/#!H3ZCTIZZ!RvuO711iSSExHQAUUCPLL_Zqk1EOq4JgqTMD4MLDHJ4
Please note, I do not have the stock boot img for your rom version, so you won't be able to unroot and relock bootloader... If that's what you're hoping to do
reg66 said:
Do you need the rooted boot img for 1908.12? Are you going to change fingerprint with your current rom version?
Edit : here is the correct root boot img 1908.12 for your rom version should you choose to change fingerprint...
https://mega.nz/#!H3ZCTIZZ!RvuO711iSSExHQAUUCPLL_Zqk1EOq4JgqTMD4MLDHJ4
Please note, I do not have the stock boot img for your rom version, so you won't be able to unroot and relock bootloader... If that's what you're hoping to do
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For now I plan to wait and see if I will receive any app+game updates. I think the seller just convert only the rom but don't know how to change the fingerprint. Thanks for the rom, so the rom above will be able to change fingerprint but will not be able to unroot and relock the bootloader (because it needs stock version) do I understand it correctly?
piyawut02 said:
For now I plan to wait and see if I will receive any app+game updates. I think the seller just convert only the rom but don't know how to change the fingerprint. Thanks for the rom, so the rom above will be able to change fingerprint but will not be able to unroot and relock the bootloader (because it needs stock version) do I understand it correctly?
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Yes you do, almost! It's not a rom but the root boot img for the rom version you have. But yeah, you're correct, you would need the stock boot img to unroot and re lock bootloader, which I don't have...

How to manual update to A10 & It will wipe my Data?

I just downloaded A10 firmware from Asus Website. I want to update but there was not any instruction on how to do that Please help me how to update. Also i want to know if update will wipe my internal data & Apps?
just put on internal storage then reboot your phone, your data is safe ?
It doesn't wipe but I would suggest to back it up anyway. I assume you have a tencent version?
Download the 2.5gb update, cut it and paste on your root folder (usually called internal storage). Reboot then it should prompt that there's updates available and just follow onscreen instructions..which is really just reboot after. This ONLY works if you have ww fw and ww fingerprint
This is what i did on mine coming from A9. Hope this helps. Again back up your data.
Napilitan said:
It doesn't wipe but I would suggest to back it up anyway. I assume you have a tencent version?
Download the 2.5gb update, cut it and paste on your root folder (usually called internal storage). Reboot then it should prompt that there's updates available and just follow onscreen instructions..which is really just reboot after. This ONLY works if you have ww fw and ww fingerprint
This is what i did on mine coming from A9. Hope this helps. Again back up your data.
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Mine is WW fw and WW fingerprint but cannot update to A10, it shows that update failed after i reboot it.
Hey guys, same problem. Have WW for firmware and fingerprint but get update failed after reboot. Any ideas?
cant manual update too from .64 to latest android 10.someone,please help
cant manual update too from .64 to latest android 10.someone,please help
Be sure you are on the latest Android 9 version (1910.64) before trying to manually update to Android 10. So if you're not on the latest Android 9 yet (check under Settings > System > Software information), first download the 1910.64 USER zip, put in your internal storage main folder, reboot the phone, upgrade when it prompts you, then reboot. Then download latest Android 10 USER zip and repeat the process.
If for some reason that does not work, you can try updating through fastboot. You have to use the RAW firmware zip file. Though this may wipe your phone; I have not tested, so not 100% sure.
Upgraded 2 times didn't wiped but always backup and if you ever want to use the downgrade 10 to 9 firmware it will wipe your data.
Update.
PierceSirens said:
cant manual update too from .64 to latest android 10.someone,please help
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You have to move up in updates 1 step at a time. I was having the same problem. You have to update each update one at a time you can't skip any.
Lonewolf007ljp said:
You have to move up in updates 1 step at a time. I was having the same problem. You have to update each update one at a time you can't skip any.
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No dude, that's not entirely correct... If you only download the small incremental updates (about 180-300MB), then yes, you have to update one at a time because they are just small 'addons' if you like to update to the next rom version from the previous version.
However, if you download the full update zip (about 2.2GB) you can directly update from latest A9 1910.64 to latest A10 2004.60.... You can get it from here
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/..._I001_1-ASUS-17.0230.2004.60-1.1.162-user.zip
If that still fails for some reason then you'll have to update using the raw rom which can be found here
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261813058
Try the first link, download it, put it in the root of storage and reboot phone. It should automatically detect the update and prompt you to update. Post back here if that fails and I'll walk you through updating using the raw rom on the second link. Saves having to download and update a whole bunch of times like the other guy suggested just to get to the latest version. (no offence to Lonewolf, I appreciate you are simply trying to help, but just thought I'd clear that up ?)
Tried time and time again all from Asus website full zips around 2 gb wouldn't work until I went through them in order just finished. It would not update any other way I swear.
Lonewolf007ljp said:
Tried time and time again all from Asus website full zips around 2 gb wouldn't work until I went through them in order just finished. It would not update any other way I swear.
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Oh OK dude. Thanks for letting us know and your help . Totally believe you, no need to swear on it! Strange though, I've advised several people to update straight from A9 1910.64 to latest A10 2004.60 using this method and everyone's reported back that all went well.
Were you initially updating from a version earlier than 1910.64?
If so then it would fail. 1910.64 was the last A9 update, you needed to be on that before it updates straight to latest A10 using the full zip.
Ww_zs660kl_16.0631.1910.64
reg66 said:
Oh OK dude. Thanks for letting us know and your help . Totally believe you, no need to swear on it! Strange though, I've advised several people to update straight from A9 1910.64 to latest A10 2004.60 using this method and everyone's reported back that all went well.
Were you initially updating from a version earlier than 1910.64?
If so then it would fail. 1910.64 was the last A9 update, you needed to be on that before it updates straight to latest A10 using the full zip.
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Was coming from the WW_ZS660KL_16.0631.1910.64 from the convert from cn to ww thread which I believe is the raw. Been trying for a week or so to figure it out always said system update failed until I went through them one at a time.
Lonewolf007ljp said:
Was coming from the WW_ZS660KL_16.0631.1910.64 from the convert from cn to ww thread which I believe is the raw. Been trying for a week or so to figure it out always said system update failed until I went through them one at a time.
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Oh OK, fair enough. Glad you've got it updated now bud, which ever way works! ?
Ok, so I read through this, and it did not work.
I have the WW version, and matched it. I am currently still on 16.0631.1910.35_0. I placed the zipped 1910.64-1.1.253 upgrade on the internal storage, and nothing. Just assuming I am an idiot, I am going to try unzipping it so the payload.bin is no longer compressed and see if it works then. My bootloader is still unlocked and my tencent phone is not rooted. Please let me know what I am doing wrong.
RichDoe252 said:
Ok, so I read through this, and it did not work.
I have the WW version, and matched it. I am currently still on 16.0631.1910.35_0. I placed the zipped 1910.64-1.1.253 upgrade on the internal storage, and nothing. Just assuming I am an idiot, I am going to try unzipping it so the payload.bin is no longer compressed and see if it works then. My bootloader is still unlocked and my tencent phone is not rooted. Please let me know what I am doing wrong.
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Did you reboot after placing uncompressed zip to root of internal storage?
After reboot it should detect the update

Updating Firmware on a Rooted Phone with TWRP

Hello
I have an ROG Phone 2 12/512 which should be a WW version (I'm not sure, can someone tell me how to check)
When I bought the phone the place I bought it from rooted then did something for the IMEI registration (In Turkey importing a phone and registering is 300€ almost)
I asked them to leave it rooted since I always used my last phone rooted (Galaxy S7)
The phone is currently on Android 9, 5 July 2019 Security patch
What I want to do is update my firmware and then if necessary root my phone again
I'm pretty used to the Samsung environment and am used to using Odin
This Asus phone is pretty new to me and I don't know the tools and the things I should be aware of
Can someone give me a head start on what I should use and what I should do to update my phone with the stock firmware.
The sticker on the back of the phone says ASUS 1001DC and there is no tencent logo as far as I can see that is why I believe it is a WW version
Edit 1: Also whenever I reboot my device there is an Unlocked Bootloader Warning
Thank you
ArdAvedis said:
Hello
I have an ROG Phone 2 12/512 which should be a WW version (I'm not sure, can someone tell me how to check)
When I bought the phone the place I bought it from rooted then did something for the IMEI registration (In Turkey importing a phone and registering is 300€ almost)
I asked them to leave it rooted since I always used my last phone rooted (Galaxy S7)
The phone is currently on Android 9, 5 July 2019 Security patch
What I want to do is update my firmware and then if necessary root my phone again
I'm pretty used to the Samsung environment and am used to using Odin
This Asus phone is pretty new to me and I don't know the tools and the things I should be aware of
Can someone give me a head start on what I should use and what I should do to update my phone with the stock firmware.
The sticker on the back of the phone says ASUS 1001DC and there is no tencent logo as far as I can see that is why I believe it is a WW version
Edit 1: Also whenever I reboot my device there is an Unlocked Bootloader Warning
Thank you
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You can use 'device info hw' from playstore to check your fingerprint. Under 'system' it'll say if you're on WW rom and also that your device fingerprint matches - needs to also be WW to update, not CN.
That app will also tell you the exact rom version you are running. Now, if you're a hardcore gamer, it might be best to update to latest A9 and stay with that for the time being. Some users report that it's best for gaming. Provided your fingerprint matches your rom, you can go ahead and download the latest A9 update which is 1910.64 and can be found in the guides section. Be sure to download the full rom zip and place it in the root of internal storage. Reboot and choose to install the update when prompted. Provided the update reaches 100% without fail, DON'T choose reboot now, select reboot later. Go to magisk manager, choose install magisk, then choose install magisk after ota. That'll give you root again (if that is what you want). Then reboot. That'll put you on the latest A9 rom.
However, the update may fail as you have a magisk-patched boot img. If it does report back here
If you want the latest A10, then repeat the same process after downloading latest A10 which ends with 2002.32, which can also be found in the guides section.
Good luck
reg66 said:
You can use 'device info hw' from playstore to check your fingerprint. Under 'system' it'll say if you're on WW rom and also that your device fingerprint matches - needs to also be WW to update, not CN.
That app will also tell you the exact rom version you are running. Now, if you're a hardcore gamer, it might be best to update to latest A9 and stay with that for the time being. Some users report that it's best for gaming. Provided your fingerprint matches your rom, you can go ahead and download the latest A9 update which is 1910.64 and can be found in the guides section. Be sure to download the full rom zip and place it in the root of internal storage. Reboot and choose to install the update when prompted. Provided the update reaches 100% without fail, DON'T choose reboot now, select reboot later. Go to magisk manager, choose install magisk, then choose install magisk after ota. That'll give you root again (if that is what you want). Then reboot. That'll put you on the latest A9 rom.
However, the update may fail as you have a magisk-patched boot img. If it does report back here
If you want the latest A10, then repeat the same process after downloading latest A10 which ends with 2002.32, which can also be found in the guides section.
Good luck
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Thank you, will try and report back here if I succeed
ArdAvedis said:
Thank you, will try and report back here if I succeed
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How ya getting on bud?
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How ya getting on bud?
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Hello;
I could only do it today, was a bit busy
I tried A9 update and it was successful.
Thank you for your help.
Made it very easy for me.
I read up on the A10 update and although I'm not a phone gamer much the comments weren't that good on the update.
I will wait for the next one and depending on the comments will update to it.
Thanks again

Update rom

Hai,i want ask,my rog prhone 2 is tencent version,i cant update to the latest rom and android version,the current rom is WW_16.0622.1906.19_0,but my fingerprint still CN version,,so can you help?
Ropan888 said:
Hai,i want ask,my rog prhone 2 is tencent version,i cant update to the latest rom and android version,the current rom is WW_16.0622.1906.19_0,but my fingerprint still CN version,,so can you help?
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Do you game a lot? I ask because you might prefer last A9 (1910.64) or would you prefer to have latest A10? (a number of people say A9 is better for battery and performance while gaming)
But yeah, I'll post a link to a guide shortly, then I'll walk you through the update process
Also, to change fingerprint to WW you need to root the device. Do you want to keep root or not?
reg66 said:
Do you game a lot? I ask because you might prefer last A9 (1910.64) or would you prefer to have latest A10? (a number of people say A9 is better for battery and performance while gaming)
But yeah, I'll post a link to a guide shortly, then I'll walk you through the update process
Also, to change fingerprint to WW you need to root the device. Do you want to keep root or not?
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When you do i must know how to correctly install this too. Ive made a post not getting much attention about how my freakin phone keeps killing every app when it enters doze mode at night. 12gb ram and i cant use it like dang. Its gotta be bugged.
Can you guide me too?
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OcazPrime said:
When you do i must know how to correctly install this too. Ive made a post not getting much attention about how my freakin phone keeps killing every app when it enters doze mode at night. 12gb ram and i cant use it like dang. Its gotta be bugged.
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reg66 said:
Do you game a lot? I ask because you might prefer last A9 (1910.64) or would you prefer to have latest A10? (a number of people say A9 is better for battery and performance while gaming)
But yeah, I'll post a link to a guide shortly, then I'll walk you through the update process
Also, to change fingerprint to WW you need to root the device. Do you want to keep root or not?
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Can you guide me too?
Use this guide to update to 1910.35 and change to WW fingerprint. Go from 1st post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ro...heck-change-fingerprint-cn-to-t4002279/page21
Then, Download 1910.64 full update zip and move it to root of storage. Reboot and update. That'll put you on latest A9. Then, if you want latest A10. Download 2004.9 full zip and repeat the process. That'll put you on latest version to date. If that update fails you'll need to download each small incremental update after 1910.64 and update each one until you reach 2004.9
reg66 said:
Use this guide to update to 1910.35 and change to WW fingerprint. Go from 1st post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ro...heck-change-fingerprint-cn-to-t4002279/page21
Then, Download 1910.64 full update zip and move it to root of storage. Reboot and update. That'll put you on latest A9. Then, if you want latest A10. Download 2004.9 full zip and repeat the process. That'll put you on latest version to date. If that update fails you'll need to download each small incremental update after 1910.64 and update each one until you reach 2004.9
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Does this way will root my device? Because i really dont want to root my device

Can't do OTA or manual update on a Tencent ROG phone 2 with WW fingerprint.

Hi all,
In November 2019 I purchased this Tencent ROG phone ii off eBay. It came with a ww firmware, however it seems like I am unable to update to any version on the Asus website.
I have attached my HW Info. What is the path I need to take to update this thing to android 11?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Yes, you can't if your device is Tencent, even if you changed the fingerprint to ww and all the other stuff. There is a thread and someone made a small app or something that enables OTA ups for devices like yours (and mine) but I forgot the name and with the miriad of posts here, srsly I can't find it, lol. That thing work by changing the IMEI and other stuff iirc?? but since I'm lazy af it was too troublesome for me so I'm doing the upgrades like this: download the zip file from Asus website, move it to Internal root directory, I mean I just move with File manager from Downloads to Internal and restart the phone. Bam! after restart the phone asks me, do you wanna update? And I'm like O yeah baby, do you have to have to even ask? And thats all. Anyway as of this hours they didnt up the WW version there yet. There was a TW version for testing if I understood corectly but it's gone. Just wait for it
Thanks for your reply. If someone could link me with that app that would be nice.
I have tried every manual update on the Asus website (A9 and A10 ones) and I get "update failed" when trying to run them. This would indicate that i need to flash Raw? The thing is, I thought if I had a ww fingerprint I would be able to at least run the manual updates from Asus?
Also if someone has the version directly after 1908.12.0, I could try update to that via manual update, however I can't find that version anywhere on the internet. I believe 1908.12.1.1 exists somewhere, but it's not on the Asus website
I think u can upgrade by downloading the RAW firmware and install it
I would have to unlock my bootloader, clear all my data and flash via PC to use the raw firmware right? or would i be able to put it in the root directory of my phone and launch it that way?
Yes you have to use your pc and unlock the bootloader and everything it's not that hard and there's a lot of guides here u can use
No worries, thank you. I will flash directly to the android 11 WW Raw once that is released. I'm assuming there will be no problem going straight from 9 to 11 via a raw flash?
U welcome. And I don't think there will be any problems going straight to 11
android 10 on ROG Phone 2 is a mess, im also using Tencent version
android 10 on ROG Phone 2 is a mess, im also using Tencent version
android 10 on ROG Phone 2 is a mess, im also using Tencent version
Yeah that's why i remained on A9, i didn't feel like it was worth the effort to upgrade. However A11 has some cool features with google home that i want.
twicken said:
Yeah that's why i remained on A9, i didn't feel like it was worth the effort to upgrade. However A11 has some cool features with google home that i want.
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A10 was a mess in the beginning, in the end it was better than A9.
A11, is even better than both. Battery life has been improved by about 15%.
gilsol said:
A10 was a mess in the beginning, in the end it was better than A9.
A11, is even better than both. Battery life has been improved by about 15%.
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Sounds good. Does anyone know roughly how long it takes for the raw to show up? Can i raw flash to 10, then manually upgrade to 11?
twicken said:
Sounds good. Does anyone know roughly how long it takes for the raw to show up? Can i raw flash to 10, then manually upgrade to 11?
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There's never a known timeline.
You can't use the images provided by Asus in their downloads? The manual OTA?
Nope i can not use the images provided by asus in their downloads. No. That's why i started this thread. I get the dreaded update failed message and nothing happens.

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