Mod info:
Method doesn't work anymore and will result in a hard brick.
Make sure you’ve backed up all of your IMPORTANT DATA before unlocking/relocking bootloader
I am not responsible for bricked devices and dead SD cards. YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
1) Download the Factory RAW ROM here:
ZE520KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11rwuLclwgwPl5W0L2L9ZQJN10beLLaER?usp=sharing
ZE552KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D-tF9EiARrGgsYADaMRwZu02hFTdUrgZ?usp=sharing
2) Download ASUS Flash Tool here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zmc9L0tPbSMSkzHfmSAA_0AxzTRZffP6?usp=sharing
3) Flash the firmware via ASUS Flash Tool by entering FASTBOOT MODE (Power Off + Volume Up)
*Note: This firmware can only boot into FASTBOOT Mode. So, don’t panic
4) Download Unlock Bootloader Toolkit for ZenFone 3 here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fk5cu6Hk-0WaBn7OvHQ8rNPNLRaxzQKO?usp=sharing
5) Enter FASTBOOT mode (Power Off + Volume Up)
UNLOCKING
6) Unzip the files and click on
unlock_ZE520KL.bat (For ZE520KL)
unlock_ZE552KL.bat (For ZE552KL)
Congratulations, your device has been unlocked unofficially. (You can see the Bootloader status on FASTBOOT splash screen)
RELOCKING
6) Unzip the files and click on Install adb-setup-1.4.3.exe (You can find this in Bootloader Toolkit)
Hold Shift and Right Click on any area in the folder (click on ”Open Powershell window/Open Command Window)
Now copy and paste this: fastboot devices
If it shows your serial number of ZenFone 3, you are good to go
Now copy and paste this: fastboot oem lock
Congratulations, your device has been locked (You can see the Bootloader status on FASTBOOT splash screen)
P.S: If you unlocked officially and you want to relock your bootloader, OTA does not work because your Serial Number has been recorded by ASUS.
7) After that, download the stock ROM here and flash it via ASUS Flash Tool (FASTBOOT Mode):
ZE520KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KeH2s9Vfw6lvg9pQ-1WKrwss3GbSxpNV?usp=sharing
ZE552KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1etLCGRdj6ft7e-PAi1hr5q4Gxrpq3eR1?usp=sharing
vivek2368 said:
Thanks mate
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Saktis_Impreza said:
Make sure you’ve backed up all of your IMPORTANT DATA before unlocking/relocking bootloader
I am not responsible for bricked devices and dead SD cards. YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
1) Download the Factory RAW ROM here:
ZE520KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11rwuLclwgwPl5W0L2L9ZQJN10beLLaER?usp=sharing
ZE552KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D-tF9EiARrGgsYADaMRwZu02hFTdUrgZ?usp=sharing
2) Download ASUS Flash Tool here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zmc9L0tPbSMSkzHfmSAA_0AxzTRZffP6?usp=sharing
3) Flash the firmware via ASUS Flash Tool by entering FASTBOOT MODE (Power Off + Volume Up)
*Note: This firmware can only boot into FASTBOOT Mode. So, don’t panic
4) Download Unlock Bootloader Toolkit for ZenFone 3 here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fk5cu6Hk-0WaBn7OvHQ8rNPNLRaxzQKO?usp=sharing
5) Enter FASTBOOT mode (Power Off + Volume Up)
UNLOCKING
6) Unzip the files and click on
unlock_ZE520KL.bat (For ZE520KL)
unlock_ZE552KL.bat (For ZE552KL)
Congratulations, your device has been unlocked unofficially. (You can see the Bootloader status on FASTBOOT splash screen)
RELOCKING
6) Unzip the files and click on Install adb-setup-1.4.3.exe (You can find this in Bootloader Toolkit)
Hold Shift and Right Click on any area in the folder (click on ”Open Powershell window/Open Command Window)
Now copy and paste this: fastboot devices
If it shows your serial number of ZenFone 3, you are good to go
Now copy and paste this: fastboot oem lock
Congratulations, your device has been locked (You can see the Bootloader status on FASTBOOT splash screen)
P.S: If you unlocked officially and you want to relock your bootloader, OTA does not work because your Serial Number has been recorded by ASUS.
7) After that, download the stock ROM here and flash it via ASUS Flash Tool (FASTBOOT Mode):
ZE520KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KeH2s9Vfw6lvg9pQ-1WKrwss3GbSxpNV?usp=sharing
ZE552KL: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1etLCGRdj6ft7e-PAi1hr5q4Gxrpq3eR1?usp=sharing
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Thanks!
if i unlock bootloader then relock it, will i get ota or not? thanks
indunrise said:
if i unlock bootloader then relock it, will i get ota or not? thanks
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You will get OTAs if you follow my steps
I just tried this method and it definitely works! Unlocked my device and currently updating via OTA.
- FORGET -
Bootloader locked now for me i confirm no ota
rafik25 said:
Bootloader locked now for me i confirm no ota
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Did you unlock officially or in unofficial method?
Can this method used in Oreo... ?
I just bought this device, and last night updated to oreo.
tkhquang said:
Did you unlocked officially or in unofficial method?
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Unlocked last year with officially method
rafik25 said:
Unlocked last year with officially method
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Yeah, that was stated in the thread already. I unlocked my phone officially as well, sadly
P.S: If you unlocked officially and you want to relock your bootloader, OTA does not work because your Serial Number has been recorded by ASUS.
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7) After that, download the stock ROM here and flash it via ASUS Flash Tool (FASTBOOT Mode):
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So I went through this steps, and seems to work well so far. But when I went to update using the flash tool, the tool itself told me there was a newer version of the raw firmware, more specifically the
WW_ZE520KL_15.0410.1712.31_M3.10.47.16_Phone-user.raw
So I googled, and found it for download here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569949679
Meaning that one can go straight to Oreo, instead of upgrading over and over.
Edit: Just tested, and it works! Got oreo straight!
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RELOCKING
6) Unzip the files and click on Install adb-setup-1.4.3.exe (You can find this in Bootloader Toolkit)
Hold Shift and Right Click on any area in the folder (click on ”Open Powershell window/Open Command Window)
Now copy and paste this: fastboot devices
If it shows your serial number of ZenFone 3, you are good to go
Now copy and paste this: fastboot oem lock
Congratulations, your device has been locked (You can see the Bootloader status on FASTBOOT splash screen)
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I did not understand one detail about locking the phone. I got that it is only possible to lock/unlock once you have installed the factory_raw image. Ok.
So I wanted to lock my phone and then install the latest WW_ZE520KL_15.0410.1712.31_M3.10.47.16_Phone-user.raw. In this case the Asus flash tool gives an error saying that your phone is locked and can not install the image.
At the same time, if I install the image, and then try to lock it it is too late, since the lock command wont work anymore...
So, after all, what should I do to lock it and get the OS installed afterwards?
Ok, I figured it out.
So you can actually LOCK it, and then install the WW_ZE520KL_15.0410.1712.31_M3.10.47.16_Phone-user.raw. However, after the phone reboots, the Asus Flash program will try to erase it from the fastboot, which it cant, so it gives an error message.
So one has to go to recovery mode, and wipe and format partitions manually before it can actually boot.
joaofl said:
Ok, I figured it out.
So you can actually LOCK it, and then install the WW_ZE520KL_15.0410.1712.31_M3.10.47.16_Phone-user.raw. However, after the phone reboots, the Asus Flash program will try to erase it from the fastboot, which it cant, so it gives an error message.
So one has to go to recovery mode, and wipe and format partitions manually before it can actually boot.
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What error message are you receiving? (Boot image still persist or something). If you receive that, it is not a problem. Just follow my thread
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ZenFone_3 said:
What error message are you receiving? (Boot image still persist or something). If you receive that, it is not a problem. Just follow my thread
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The error was because the Asus Flash tool was trying to wipe the memory after rebooting in fasboot mode, which It was unable to do. So one have to boot in recovery mode to wipe manually so it can boot.
(I've dropped the link to the oreo user raw image. Maybe it is worth putting it in the main post)
joaofl said:
The error was because the Asus Flash tool was trying to wipe the memory after rebooting in fasboot mode, which It was unable to do. So one have to boot in recovery mode to wipe manually so it can boot.
(I've dropped the link to the oreo user raw image. Maybe it is worth putting it in the main post)
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That doesn't matter, If ASUS Flash Tool gives error such as Error 5 (FRP error) / Flash image still persist, ignore it. If your phone asks for PIN and it's incorrect, Enter recovery mode and wipe data and cache.
The reason why I don't suggest users to flash Oreo directly is because RIL might not work.
Edit: You can flash directly to 15.0410.1712.31 RAW firmware
Related
Warning use these files at your own risk. I am not responsible for what you do to your devices
These are some Batch files that i made up to make it easy to unbrick, unroot, restore, relock, and remove the unlocked bootloader logo.
Hope this helps some of you guys out. I am placing all the files you will need in the zips so that all you have to do is extract them to your desktop and run the batch file of your choosing. also make sure you run the motorola device manager program first to get the drivers installed that you need.
you have to place your device in bootloader mode / fastboot mode to use these batch files.
1. turn off phone
2. hold both volume up and down
3. while holding up and down hold power for 5 seconds then release power.
4. now you should see bootloader menu this is fastboot mode.
5. plug in cable to your computer and run a batch file
Batch Files
Remove unlock bootloader logo
Restore & Relock Bootloader full wipe
Restore Firmware No Data Wipe
Normal Stock Firmware Restore
Note the Stock XML file is included if you want to use RSDLite to restore your device.
Android Version 4.4.2
To Find out what Firmware you need. Go to settings on your Moto E then scroll down to about phone and look at the info there.
Check For Your Firmware Here
If your Firmware isnt listed then please comment with your about phone info and i will see if i can add it.
+1 bro....Very useful , you made things easier....
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mits619 said:
+1 bro....Very useful , you made things easier....
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_SGY said:
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Glad you guys like the tools
I want to ask if this would work if i only want to remove the 'warning unlocked bootloader' logo on XT1022 ?
so does it mean... even if we unlock the bootloader, we can relock it again and hence our warranty is back
[email protected] said:
so does it mean... even if we unlock the bootloader, we can relock it again and hence our warranty is back
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No the device will say locked but will have a status code of 2 not 0 so they will still know it was unlocked
priyank.g said:
I want to ask if this would work if i only want to remove the 'warning unlocked bootloader' logo on XT1022 ?
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yes you can use that batch file and only remove the unlock logo
Remove, I'm stupid
okaryn said:
Remove, I'm stupid
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LOL it all good
where is the batch file and does it work for XT1022
yup you can!!
priyank.g said:
I want to ask if this would work if i only want to remove the 'warning unlocked bootloader' logo on XT1022 ?
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yup u can flash logo.bin and restore your stock motorola logo instead of warning boot loader unlocked... :angel::angel:
use the file attached and flash it using fastboot... :laugh::laugh:
put your phone in boot loader mod and connect it to pc
paste the attached file in fastboot folder
open fastboot and flash using below command
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
If It Worked Dont Forget To Press Thanks Button :good::good::good::good:
Download Link
Logo.bin : http://www4.zippyshare.com/v/49199314/file.html
iblaziner786 said:
yup u can flash logo.bin and restore your stock motorola logo instead of warning boot loader unlocked... :angel::angel:
use the file attached and flash it using fastboot... :laugh::laugh:
put your phone in boot loader mod and connect it to pc
paste the attached file in fastboot folder
open fastboot and flash using below command
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
If It Worked Dont Forget To Press Thanks Button :good::good::good::good:
Download Link
Logo.bin : http://www4.zippyshare.com/v/49199314/file.html
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well it was already there from weeks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52692225&postcount=2
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Where is bat files?
HTML:
[QUOTE="Tomsgt, post: 53405510, member: 4246643"]Warning use these files at your own risk. I am not responsible for what you do to your devices
These are some Batch files that i made up to make it easy to unbrick, unroot, restore, relock, and remove the unlocked bootloader logo.
Hope this helps some of you guys out. I am placing all the files you will need in the zips so that all you have to do is extract them to your desktop and run the batch file of your choosing. also make sure you run the motorola device manager program first to get the drivers installed that you need.
you have to place your device in bootloader mode / fastboot mode to use these batch files.
1. turn off phone
2. hold both volume up and down
3. while holding up and down hold power for 5 seconds then release power.
4. now you should see bootloader menu this is fastboot mode.
5. plug in cable to your computer and run a batch file
Batch Files
Remove unlock bootloader logo
Restore & Relock Bootloader full wipe
Restore Firmware No Data Wipe
Normal Stock Firmware Restore
Note the Stock XML file is included if you want to use RSDLite to restore your device.
Android Version 4.4.2
To Find out what Firmware you need. Go to settings on your Moto E then scroll down to about phone and look at the info there.
[URL="http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Moto%20E%20XT1023&folder=Moto%20E%204.4.2%20Restore%20and%20Relock%20tools"]Check For Your Firmware Here[/URL]
If your Firmware isnt listed then please comment with your about phone info and i will see if i can add it.[/QUOTE]
Hello! does this tool support the Indian variant?
Tomsgt said:
Warning use these files at your own risk. I am not responsible for what you do to your devices
These are some Batch files that i made up to make it easy to unbrick, unroot, restore, relock, and remove the unlocked bootloader logo.
Hope this helps some of you guys out. I am placing all the files you will need in the zips so that all you have to do is extract them to your desktop and run the batch file of your choosing. also make sure you run the motorola device manager program first to get the drivers installed that you need.
you have to place your device in bootloader mode / fastboot mode to use these batch files.
1. turn off phone
2. hold both volume up and down
3. while holding up and down hold power for 5 seconds then release power.
4. now you should see bootloader menu this is fastboot mode.
5. plug in cable to your computer and run a batch file
Batch Files
Remove unlock bootloader logo
Restore & Relock Bootloader full wipe
Restore Firmware No Data Wipe
Normal Stock Firmware Restore
Note the Stock XML file is included if you want to use RSDLite to restore your device.
Android Version 4.4.2
To Find out what Firmware you need. Go to settings on your Moto E then scroll down to about phone and look at the info there.
Check For Your Firmware Here
If your Firmware isnt listed then please comment with your about phone info and i will see if i can add it.
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no download link for the batch files...how to relock my device?
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Tomsgt said:
No the device will say locked but will have a status code of 2 not 0 so they will still know it was unlocked
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Does it mean now that i can update to stock 5.1 without bricking my device? Mail me at [email protected]
I have installed resurrection ROM on my moto E, XT1022. I want to unroot my phone, flash original kitkat stock rom and relock my bootloader. I am not able to find the desired file.I am from India so i will need a stock rom for India or Asia. Kindly help.
Thanks
Moto E1 XT1019 Republic Wireless -- 5+ Years stuck at "AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) / Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0" when it was performing an automatic update from Android. Motorola wanted more $$ than buying new phone then and now. Froze SEP 2014, purchased 18 months prior. Can't find anything for this specific phone, and unsure whether using RW unique HW/SW mods -- especially as early version of their 'calls via WiFi' tech. Any assistance rewarded with my eternal gratitude (used to help ppl myself as a BBS SysOp -- yes that ancient).
ran2xda said:
Moto E1 XT1019 Republic Wireless -- 5+ Years stuck at "AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) / Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0" when it was performing an automatic update from Android. Motorola wanted more $$ than buying new phone then and now. Froze SEP 2014, purchased 18 months prior. Can't find anything for this specific phone, and unsure whether using RW unique HW/SW mods -- especially as early version of their 'calls via WiFi' tech. Any assistance rewarded with my eternal gratitude (used to help ppl myself as a BBS SysOp -- yes that ancient).
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995315996
Make sure you’ve backed up all of your IMPORTANT DATA before unlocking.
I am not responsible for bricked devices and dead SD cards. YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
1) Download the Factory RAW ROM here:
ZE520KL: https://yadi.sk/d/A6_gOBr23McmRp
ZE552KL: https://yadi.sk/d/IAjhUzrr3MbZNY
2) Download ASUS Flash Tool here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzBzT9RsAkigcTlCSlZpMTRBV1U/view
3) Flash the firmware via ASUS Flash Tool by entering FASTBOOT MODE (Power Off + Volume Up)
*Note: This firmware can only boot into FASTBOOT Mode. So, don’t panic
4) Download Unofficial Unlock Bootloader tool here:
https://archive.org/download/KitBootloaderZenfone3/Kit Bootloader Zenfone 3.zip
5) Unzip the files and click on:
unlock_ZE520KL.bat (For ZE520KL)
unlock_ZE552KL.bat (For ZE552KL)
6) Congratulations, your device has been unlocked unofficially. (You can see the Bootloader status on FASTBOOT splash screen)
7) After that, download the stock ROM here and flash it via ASUS Flash Tool (FASTBOOT Mode):
ZE520KL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0BzqlR-OqltlfOTN5NFg3YUdBUU0&export=download
ZE552KL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0BzqlR-OqltlfV2JFd1RtLWFySjQ&export=download
Great guide! Thanks!
OTA?
Please....
Using this method, can I use OTA Upgrade?
dream_surfer said:
Please....
Using this method, can I use OTA Upgrade?
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If you unlock unofficially, you are guaranteed to get OTAs to update your device.
Just curious, what is the different with other method on this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69001601&postcount=2
sanctitude888 said:
Just curious, what is the different with other method on this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69001601&postcount=2
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This method is pretty much useless since the script doesn't work.
The only solution to unlock unofficially is this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/development/updated-unlock-relock-bootloader-t3749456
Thanks for clarifying, it's been a long time since my last bootloader unlocking and rooting back in Nexus 7 days. It's getting harder since MM.
I successfully relock bootloader after flashing M2 userdebug RAW however when flashing using M3 RAW Asus Flash tool, it seems detecting my previous M3 and I'm stuck on constant unzip image state. Any ideas?
sanctitude888 said:
I successfully relock bootloader after flashing M2 userdebug RAW however when flashing using M3 RAW Asus Flash tool, it seems detecting my previous M3 and I'm stuck on constant unzip image state. Any ideas?
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https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-231025-1-1.html
DatBoiii said:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-231025-1-1.html
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Thanks, bro. But flashing using flash tool won't proceed, I ended up fastboot flashing recovery.img from a version of firmware I was about to flash, then flash the zip through recovery. It's all good now.
Root Guide
** Root will void the warranty and disable OTA updates **
boot.img patch method
I don't recommend updating the firmware OTA before rooting. There is a chance you will update your phone to a firmware that hasn't been released yet on the ASUS website. New updates are released OTA first and then about a week or two later they are posted on the ASUS website. If by chance you updated the firmware OTA and the firmware isn't on the ASUS website, you'll have to wait for the firmware to be posted before you can root.
If already rooted and updating firmware skip to 5b
1. Make a folder called ROG Phone to store all files needed
2. Download the following to the ROG Phone folder
-- Unlock Tool, aka Unlock Device App
---- https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/..._SIGNED_UnlockTool_9.1.0.7_180912_fulldpi.apk
-- Latest Firmware - Under Firmware click on See All Downloads | Look at version number, not dates
---- Match SKU/Region - Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, JP->JP
------ Settings > System > About phone > Software information
-------- https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ROG-Phone/HelpDesk_BIOS/
-- Minimal ADB and Fastboot - Portable
---- https://devsjournal.com/download-minimal-adb-fastboot-tool.html
-- Payload Dumper
---- Attatched image_extrator.zip script
-- Python
---- https://www.python.org/downloads/
-- Magisk Manager
---- https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
3. Unlock bootloader
-- Connect the phone to the PC via the side port on your phone
-- Select USB File Transfer on the phone; If problems connecting, update drivers on the PC
-- Copy the Unlock Tool to your phone's Downloads folder
-- This voids the warranty and disables OTA updates
-- This will force a factory reset, so backup your data
-- Use File Manager (in ASUS folder) on your phone to run the Unlock Tool from the Downloads folder
-- If asked for Pin select "Use your Google account" in white text (can't see) below the Pin request
---- Pin request YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPKAEGptfas
4. Enable Developer on the phone
-- Settings > System > About phone > Software information
---- Tap "Build number" 7 times
5. Update phone to latest downloadable firmware
-- 5a
-- Open the ROG Phone folder and enable view file extensions
---- File > Change folder and search options > Click View tab > Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types > Click OK
-- Unzip Minimal ADB and Fastboot - Portable file
-- 5b
-- Copy the firmware to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder and rename firmware.zip
-- Turn on USB debugging
---- Settings > System > Developer options
------ Enable "USB debugging"
-- Connect the phone to the PC via the side port on your phone
-- Select USB debugging on your phone.
-- From the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder run cmd-here.exe
-- From the command prompt (black window) type the following:
adb devices
-- To check the connection
adb reboot recovery
-- Select ADB on phone
adb sideload firmware.zip
-- Check that your phone was updated to the latest firmware
---- Settings > System > About phone > Software information
If by chance adb sideload doesn't work, try copying the firmware to the root directory (folder) on the phone and then reboot to install. Don't change the name of the firmware while using this method and you can't skip updates. So if there are two updates out from your current version, you'll have to install both.
6. Extract the boot.img file from the firmware using Payload Dumper
-- Use the attached image extractor script
---- Requires Python; Look at readme.txt
7. Patch boot.img using Magisk Manager
** Make sure that boot.img is from the same firmware version that is on the phone **
-- Turn off USB debugging
---- Settings > System > Developer options
------ Disable "USB debugging"
-- Connect the phone to the PC via the side port on your phone
-- Select USB File Transfer on the phone
-- Copy Magisk Manager and boot.img to your phone's Downloads folder
-- Use File Manager (in ASUS folder) on your phone to run Magisk Manager from the Downloads folder
---- Magisk Manager requires access to the Internet via wifi or mobile network
-- More Information
---- https://www.google.com/search?q=How...Methods)&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1
------ Look at Method 2
-- Copy patched_boot.img from the phone's Downloads folder to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder
8. Flash patched_boot.img
** Make sure that patched_boot.img is from the same firmware version that is on the phone **
-- Put phone into fastboot mode
---- While the phone is off, hold down volume up and power buttons
-- Connect the phone to the PC via the side port on your phone
-- From the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder run cmd-here.exe
-- From the command prompt (black window) type the following:
fastboot devices
-- To check the connection
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
fastboot reboot
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Some users couldn't get a connection to a PC via a PC's Type-C USB port and had to use a Type-C to Type-A USB cable.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...00__o00_s00?tag=detailedview-20&ie=UTF8&psc=1
If by chance something went wrong and your phone locks up on boot, this raw WW firmware install will get you back up and going (so far it has worked for everyone). This can also be used to relock the bootloader, but it will not restore OTA updates.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/155ZDnBjHeknppthFtNpGadicSNvBGokP/view?usp=sharing
Download and unzip
Reboot phone into fastboot mode
Run flashall_AFT.cmd
..
Tesla74 said:
Quick Root Guide
1. Unlock bootloader
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/..._SIGNED_UnlockTool_9.1.0.7_180912_fulldpi.apk
2. Download unofficial TWRP by shakalaca (Doesn't fully work, but can flash files from USB drive)
Download the TWRP that matches your firmware version and rename twrp.img
https://mega.nz/#F!pst3URCQ!l_N503AsNmytaErhmuiwqg
3. Put phone into fastboot mode (volume down + power button)
Connect to the computer using the side USB port
4. Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot and flash twrp.img
https://devsjournal.com/download-minimal-adb-fastboot-tool.html
fastboot flash boot twrp.img
5. Download Magisk Manager, Magisk, and Magisk Unistaller onto a USB drive
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
6. Flash Magisk with TWRP and install Magisk Manager to root
I don't have the phone yet, but if anyone wants to add to this guide to make it more accurate, I'll update this post.
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Before running the fastboot command run: "fastboot devices" without quotations. To make sure the device is recognized and connected.
Nice write up!. By the way there is an update to the system a small one maybe 70+ MB. Minor stability update.
Rashad83 said:
Before running the fastboot command run: "fastboot devices" without quotations. To make sure the device is recognized and connected.
Nice write up!. By the way there is an update to the system a small one maybe 70+ MB. Minor stability update.
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Thanks, I updated post. I was wondering after the system update, does TWRP still work because of encryption? Or does TWRP need to be updated for every system update?
Does the unlock bootloader tool REALLY erases all everything, or it's just ASUS warning so they cover their end if user data is lost?
Tesla74 said:
Thanks, I updated post. I was wondering after the system update, does TWRP still work because of encryption? Or does TWRP need to be updated for every system update?
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Once you flash TWRP you will not be able to update through OTA. You will have to download the update manually and then flash it, once you do that i believe it flashes the stock boot.img which removes TWRP. When that happens you will have to flash a compatible TWRP for the new update.
That's how i understand it, personally i haven't rooted yet so i can't be 100% certain.
Also it's recommended by TWRP team to return to stock before updating the system and then flashing TWRP.
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mbze430 said:
Does the unlock bootloader tool REALLY erases all everything, or it's just ASUS warning so they cover their end if user data is lost?
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It's not just ASUS, Any Android device once you unlock the bootloader the user data is erased. So better backup!. By the way ASUS has a backup tool for all your apps and data i haven't tried it yet, give it a try.
That is correct. When I had my Pixel 2 XL (or any phone for that matter). When you flash TWRP on to the recovery the OTA update will always fail. You will have to either find the original recovery or the whole rom and reflash it.
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It's not just ASUS, Any Android device once you unlock the bootloader the user data is erased. So better backup!. By the way ASUS has a backup tool for all your apps and data i haven't tried it yet. so check it out.[/QUOTE]
Dang it! I just setup the phone exactly the way I wanted it too.
Rashad83 said:
Once you flash TWRP you will not be able to update through OTA. You will have to download the update manually and then flash it, once you do that i believe it flashes the stock boot.img which removes TWRP. When that happens you will have to flash a compatible TWRP for the new update.
That's how i understand it, personally i haven't rooted yet so i can't be 100% certain.
Also it's recommended by TWRP team to return to stock before updating the system and then flashing TWRP.
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Thanks! I hope shakalaca keeps updating TWRP with the new firmwares. Sounds like recovery.img will have to be extracted from the firmware and flashed before updating.
You will not find any file under the name of recovery.img. I tried looking for it in the stock firmware before no such file exists. The only way I think to do it is by flashing all of the boot.img where it resides I think.
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Rashad83 said:
You will not find any file under the name of recovery.img. I tried looking for it in the stock firmware before no such file exists. The only way I think to do it is by flashing all of the boot.img where it resides I think.
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
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I wasn't able to find either recovery.img or boot.img in the firmware.
boot.img vs recovery.img always confuses me. I wonder if updating with the update.zip method really needs stock recovery?
Tesla74 said:
I wasn't able to find either recovery.img or boot.img in the firmware.
boot.img vs recovery.img always confuses me. I wonder if updating with the update.zip method really needs stock recovery?
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You need the payload dumber app on windows to extract the payload file which contains all the .img files which boot.img is one of them.
The boot.img contains the kernel and other important files needed to boot the device, while the recovery contains all the recovery settings responsible for reseting the device and updating, wiping actions.
From the comments i saw about recovering the phone after a bootloop it seems stock recovery isn't needed but i could be wrong. We will need input from others who have done it.
On my previous phone i could go back to stock rom without stock recovery as long it's the same rom build. So you will need to flash the same stock rom you are currently on and then flash the update.
I ran into some trouble. after running bootloader unlocker apk. it is now asking for a PIN. I tried the PIN I used when setting up the fingerprint reader and it doesn't work. It won't let me setup the phone again now.
Also got into the stock Recovery and did a user/data factory reset
Anyone suggestions?
Tesla74 said:
4. Put phone into fastboot mode (volume down + power button)
Connect to the computer using the side USB port
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By pressing volume down + Power button, the phone goes into recovery mode not fastboot.
It's easiest doing it by adb:
Adb devices
If the phone Is found:
Adb reboot bootloader
That's what I did when I root my Rog
mbze430 said:
I ran into some trouble. after running bootloader unlocker apk. it is now asking for a PIN. I tried the PIN I used when setting up the fingerprint reader and it doesn't work. It won't let me setup the phone again now.
Also got into the stock Recovery and did a user/data factory reset
Anyone suggestions?
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I was in the same situation, but if you check carefully you will see "use your account Google" it's just below of the pin request.
(It's written in White )
I was in the same situation, but if you check carefully you will see "use your account Google" it's just below of the pin request.
(It's written in White )
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OMG! You are right! after staring at the screen I can finally see it! THEY NEED TO FIX THAT! I spend the past 2 hours erasing all the partitions! I wanna kill ASUS!
Marco589 said:
By pressing volume down + Power button, the phone goes into recovery mode not fastboot.
It's easiest doing it by adb:
Adb devices
If the phone Is found:
Adb reboot bootloader
That's what I did when I root my Rog
I was in the same situation, but if you check carefully you will see "use your account Google" it's just below of the pin request.
(It's written in White )
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Thanks! I"ve updated the guide for both issues.
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Thanks! I"ve updated the guide for both issues.
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To go to fastboot mode the hardware method will be by:
1. Holding (Power+Volume Up) until you see "Republic of Gamers" logo then release.
2. If the phone is turned off; hold the volume up only and connect the usb c to the phone(make sure the usb wire is connected to the PC already "It's basically the same as holding the power button except you'r getting the power from the usb"). You will go directly to "fastboot mode/ bootloader mode" i used to do this before on my phones, will also work on the ROG phone.
Rashad83 said:
To go to fastboot mode the hardware method will be by:
1. Holding (Power+Volume Up) until you see "Republic of Gamers" logo then release.
2. If the phone is turned off; hold the volume up only and connect the usb c to the phone(make sure the usb wire is connected to the PC already "It's basically the same as holding the power button except you'r getting the power from the usb"). You will go directly to "fastboot mode/ bootloader mode" i used to do this before on my phones, will also work on the ROG phone.
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Thanks! I updated the guide and added link to your post.
I loaded TWRP but I can't flash Magisk on it. Can't read the /system partition.
Worse off, I am stuck at the ROG logo even after reboot.
what can I do to get the phone to at least boot back to the OS?
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Nevermind I extracted the payload.bin and fastboot flash boot boot.img from there and it booted up again.
mbze430 said:
I loaded TWRP but I can't flash Magisk on it. Can't read the /system partition.
Worse off, I am stuck at the ROG logo even after reboot.
what can I do to get the phone to at least boot back to the OS?
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Nevermind I extracted the payload.bin and fastboot flash boot boot.img from there and it booted up again.
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In order to flash Magisk v17.3, you need to load Magisk and magisk unistaller on a USB drive, then boot into recovery , select USB storage then flash magisk.
Thanks to mbze430 posting the boot.img patch method of rooting, I've updated the guide. This works without the need for TWRP.
Need info on flashing twrp. Are all attempts done on firmware version 23 (where latest shakalaca version of TWRP is supported)? Is there no way to get TWRP working on firmware version 43?
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By Doing this, You may Void your warranty..
Neither Me nor XDA is Responsible for any Damage Caused for Your Mobile..
If you show Finger at me, I'll laugh at you..
Why there is need for this Guide?
When I got my Realme 5, I wanted to Unlock the Bootloader, Install the TWRP Recovery, root it and finally Install a Custom ROM. So, I've Searched for it and Finally Disappointed B'coz many Guides were wrong and some were Very Old and Outdated Guides.. So I've Researched and now with many problems, Finally I've Unlocked the Bootloader, installed TWRP and finally Flashed LineageOS 17.1.. So, this Guide saves your time, I've Included the Steps What I did, you guys can simply follow it..
This Guide is only applicable for Realme 5(rmx1911) and not for Realme 5i, Realme 5s or Realme 5 Pro..
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Things You need to Continue :
A Windows Laptop/PC (Windows because, I am showing the Procedure with Windows)
Minimal ADB and FastBoot
Recovery (I've flashed PitchBlack Recovery, but you can also do this procedure with TWRP recovery)
Of course a Realme5 (rmx1911)
In-Depth Test apk
All the Download Links of above files are in Attachments..
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Procedure :
Steps to Downgrade from RealmeUI 1 to ColorOS 6
If you're in Latest android 10 RealmeUI, first you need to downgrade to ColorOS 6 android pie.
To do so, download ColorOS package(.ozip package) from below link.
Open this .ozip package with File Manager app and Locate this package.
Click on that package, A pop-up will appear, In that Select "Upgrade Now" or something like that..
It will wipe your data and It will boot into ColorOS setup, Complete the Setup..
Users who are in ColorOS 6, need not to follow above Steps!
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Steps to Unlock Bootloader:
Enable developer options in settings and enable OEM Unlocking, USB Debugging from Developer Options from Settings.
Download and Install In-Depth apk from attachments.
Open it and Click on Start Applying.
After 20min Open app and click on "Query Verification Status" .(if you dont see like this wait for some moretime, maximum it will take upto 24hours only)
If you see something like "Review Successful", You are good to go..
Select "Start the in-depth test", You will be forwarded to fast boot mode..
Connect the mobile to PC.
Now comes the role of PC/Laptop, Download the Fastboot and Minimal ADB, Recovery.img and vbmeta.img From the attachments.
Extract that fastboot zip in some Directory, Copy the recovery.img and vbmeta.img to the fastboot folder.
Open the Minimal ADB and Fastboot and in that open "cmd-here.exe"
Type "fastboot devices", then enter, You should see something like serial number.
Type "fastboot flashing unlock", then enter, now check ur phone you will see something like "Unlock" or similar to something..
You need to select the Unlock with the help of volume button and select with power button.
After Selecting "Unlock" all data will be deleted and Your Phone will be unlocked..
HURRAY, YOUR PHONE IS UNLOCKED
Installing Pitchblack Recovery :
After Unlocking Phone all the Data will be deleted, complete the setup wizard and enable USB Debugging.
Connect the Phone to PC via USB.
Open ADB Fastboot folder and select "cmd-here.exe".
Type "adb devices" you should see something like Serial Number.(If you did not see, re-insert the phone cable to another port and check)
Type "adb reboot fastboot", You will be forwarded to Fastboot mode.
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Type "fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img"
Disconnect the Mobile from PC, then click on Volume down Button Until you get Something Like "Recovery" and Select using Power Button.
HURRAY! YOU'VE INSTALLED RECOVERY
IF YOU WANT TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE, DOWNLOAD MAGISK AND INSTALL IT FROM RECOVERY
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IF YOU WANT TO GO TO RECOVERY AGAIN JUST BOOT INTO FASTBOOT(Power-off Your device, click on volume down button and power button simultaneously, within few seconds you will boot into fastboot) THEN CLICK ON VOL- BUTTON UNTIL YOU GET RECOVERY OPTION, THEN SELECT IT USING POWER BUTTON
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You've Unlocked BL, flashed RECOVERY, Installed Magisk, Now what? Go and Search for your Favourite ROMs and flash them
Realme 5 Downgrade package link
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All roms Welcome, All devices welcome!
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supper sir i have very usefull i have flashed a lineage 17.1
with ur guide and i have unlocked boot lodder also thank u very much well done sir
Sensui--moksha said:
supper sir i have very usefull i have flashed a lineage 17.1
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Glad, this helped!!
Why happend like this in depth test ?
Bebe's said:
Why happend like this in depth test ?
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Sorry for the delay bro, I think you can't unlock the bootloader of Your Phone, bcoz it is not directly from the realme, I mean the phone which u bought is customized by your sim(carrier) company
Hello. The Downgrade file is not in the attachments thanks
nezuxiv said:
Hello. The Downgrade file is not in the attachments thanks
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dude I have updated the post with the link to downgrade package, by the way thanks for informing
bro by installing pictblack recovery my phone got in a recovery bootloop and internal storgae is not showing ay files help pls
smarty7880 said:
bro by installing pictblack recovery my phone got in a recovery bootloop and internal storgae is not showing ay files help pls
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Did you flash vbmeta.img ?
does the downgrade firmware supports realme in philippines ? thank you so much sir.
I am at color os v7 I also need to downgrade fast reply will be appreciated
Dar_shan_11 said:
I am at color os v7 I also need to downgrade fast reply will be appreciated
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Yes, You need to downgrade...
I unlocked my bootloader ..than I installed recovery and after than I installed vbmeta.img
After that I tried to install Havoc Os.
Now I'm stuck at bootloop, can you help me
I must be blind but I can't find the downgrade file in your attachments...
(Edit) Never mind, it's not in the attachments. ^^;
Is there any guide to do it on realms UI?
i have RMX1911ex_11_A.31.
i should follow steps from Unlock Bootloader
correct?
It dœsn't work: my phone just comes back to the fastboot…
Asus rog phone 5 guide
note: you follow this guide on your own responsibility. also You should note that unlocking via the official Asus app will void warranty and blacklist the device for future otas.
bootloader unlock:
! note that unlocking the bootloader will erase the phone, back up your data before starting !
- install asus unlock application from asus website (direct link)
- open the app, scroll to the bottom accept the user agreement
-scroll to the bottom, click on agree. enter your pin
- your phone should now reboot and you should see the warning message indicating that you have unlocked bootloader
! now if you don't see the warning screen and your phone was not formatted, this means this unlock method didn't work and you should seek other methods !
updating to the latest ww firmware
- download the latest firmware zip from asus website (direct link) to Version WW-18.0830.2101.86.
-move the .zip file to your main storage directory.
the phone should detect the update file, if it doesn't reboot your device and it should detect it.
after updating, set up your device, then install magisk app (download link)
extract the boot.img from the above software downloaded from asus, using payload dumper (google it).
then copy the extracted boot.img to your phone.
install magisk.
open magisk
click install.
choose patch boot.img
once the patch is completed, copy the patched boot.img to you pc
for further info, magisk patching guide
on your PC you need to install your device drivers, and ADB & fastboot. and enable usb debugging on your device
flashing patched boot image
- open adb, approve the request on your device
- enter the command
Code:
adb devices
you should see your device and authorized. if not find a guide how to access your device
-next reboot to bootloader using the command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
- in bootloader flash the boot.img from above using the following command
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
where boot image should be the address to the location of your boot image.
if you boot image is on your D:/ drive and in a folder called rootstuff.
your command should look like this.
Code:
fastboot flash boot D:\rootstuff\boot.img
once you flash the patched boot.img, reboot your phone.
open magisk app, check your root status you should be rooted.
congratulations
Check pm's.
m8822 said:
- open the app, scroll to the bottom accept the user agreement
-scroll to the bottom, click on agree. enter your pin
- your phone should now reboot and you should see the warning message indicating that you have unlocked bootloader
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hello and thank you very much for the detailed guide.
i was ready to do all that, i always unlock and root my devices so i'm savvy just enough to try, or so i thought.
after using asus unlock tool and rebooting, my phone ended up showing the indicated warning message but proceeded in a bootloop which is not generally a great problem, you can always flash partitions with fastboot !
But in my case the phone doesn't get recognised by "fastboot devices" command in bootloader mode nor in fastbootd (yes i have the latest adb & fastboot package installed with the latest platform tools)
so now i've got a very espensive and fancy paper holder.
if any of you encountered the same problem or maybe knows a way to get the device to be recognised by my pc I'll be very happy to donate for your trouble.
i already downloaded the latest firmware and extracted it with payload_dumper.py.
thank you very much to any of you who will take time to look into my issue.
also may i suggest adding a step to your guide ?
before flashing boot.img it might be a good idea to try it first using
Code:
Fastboot boot boot.img
i've had problems in the past with some bad patched boot.img images and this may be a way to avoid problems.
sorry if this sound patronising. just wanted to help
sabnack said:
also may i suggest adding a step to your guide ?
before flashing boot.img it might be a good idea to try it first using
Code:
Fastboot boot boot.img
i've had problems in the past with some bad patched boot.img images and this may be a way to avoid problems.
sorry if this sound patronising. just wanted to help
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Thanks, is your currently rooted now? I tried module "Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture" to hide the annoying,ugly gesture indicator (thank Apple & Google for great idea). All worked except gesture swipe up from bottom to open desktop. Do you know any module to hide that pill
hilary trump said:
Do you know any module to hide that pill
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I'm sorry i don't know but i will gladly look into that issue as soon as i can boot my phone, currently i'm stuck in a bootlop and my phone doesn't get recognised. i put all my hopes in the unbrick tool at this point, whenever it will be out.
I will let you know
hilary trump said:
Thanks, is your currently rooted now? I tried module "Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture" to hide the annoying,ugly gesture indicator (thank Apple & Google for great idea). All worked except gesture swipe up from bottom to open desktop. Do you know any module to hide that pill
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the root guide worked on another rog 5, however mine is completely nricked and i myslef is waaiting for unbrick tools
sabnack said:
hello and thank you very much for the detailed guide.
i was ready to do all that, i always unlock and root my devices so i'm savvy just enough to try, or so i thought.
after using asus unlock tool and rebooting, my phone ended up showing the indicated warning message but proceeded in a bootloop which is not generally a great problem, you can always flash partitions with fastboot !
But in my case the phone doesn't get recognised by "fastboot devices" command in bootloader mode nor in fastbootd (yes i have the latest adb & fastboot package installed with the latest platform tools)
so now i've got a very espensive and fancy paper holder.
if any of you encountered the same problem or maybe knows a way to get the device to be recognised by my pc I'll be very happy to donate for your trouble.
i already downloaded the latest firmware and extracted it with payload_dumper.py.
thank you very much to any of you who will take time to look into my issue.
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Connect your phone with the side port it will work.
sorankira said:
Connect your phone with the side port it will work.
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yes it did work, i flashed every partition and now i'm locked again, recovery doesn't work, could you please dump yours and post it ? hope i'm not asking too much.
EDIT: nevermind i finally solved it, i flashed a raw img of the system, it works now, thanks for your time
m8822 said:
Asus rog phone 5 guide
note: you follow this guide on your own responsibility. also You should note that unlocking via the official Asus app will void warranty and blacklist the device for future otas.
bootloader unlock:
! note that unlocking the bootloader will erase the phone, back up your data before starting !
- install asus unlock application from asus website (direct link)
- open the app, scroll to the bottom accept the user agreement
-scroll to the bottom, click on agree. enter your pin
- your phone should now reboot and you should see the warning message indicating that you have unlocked bootloader
! now if you don't see the warning screen and your phone was not formatted, this means this unlock method didn't work and you should seek other methods !
updating to the latest ww firmware
- download the latest firmware zip from asus website (direct link) to Version WW-18.0830.2101.86.
-move the .zip file to your main storage directory.
the phone should detect the update file, if it doesn't reboot your device and it should detect it.
after updating, set up your device, then install magisk app (download link)
extract the boot.img from the above software downloaded from asus, using payload dumper (google it).
then copy the extracted boot.img to your phone.
install magisk.
open magisk
click install.
choose patch boot.img
once the patch is completed, copy the patched boot.img to you pc
for further info, magisk patching guide
on your PC you need to install your device drivers, and ADB & fastboot. and enable usb debugging on your device
flashing patched boot image
- open adb, approve the request on your device
- enter the command
Code:
adb devices
you should see your device and authorized. if not find a guide how to access your device
-next reboot to bootloader using the command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
- in bootloader flash the boot.img from above using the following command
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
where boot image should be the address to the location of your boot image.
if you boot image is on your D:/ drive and in a folder called rootstuff.
your command should look like this.
Code:
fastboot flash boot D:\rootstuff\boot.img
once you flash the patched boot.img, reboot your phone.
open magisk app, check your root status you should be rooted.
congratulations
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Mine causes bootloop
sorankira said:
Mine causes bootloop
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What ? Why!
what happened? Did you get this after unlocking the bootloader or after boot.img?
My troubkeshooting will consiste of flashing raw, but i am not sure if that will lock your bootloader
sorankira said:
Mine causes bootloop
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can you enter recovery and fastbootd ? if you only get access to bootloader, flashing a raw image does work !
then you can apply ota update zips from booted android and subsequently patch boot.img extracted from payload.bin from the ota update.
worked for me and i thought i bricked my device. let us know if we can do something to help.
sabnack said:
can you enter recovery and fastbootd ? if you only get access to bootloader, flashing a raw image does work !
then you can apply ota update zips from booted android and subsequently patch boot.img extracted from payload.bin from the ota update.
worked for me and i thought i bricked my device. let us know if we can do something to help.
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I fixed the bootloop but without root access
sorankira said:
I fixed the bootloop but without root access
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i believe you already have version WW-18.0830.2101.86 for WW only ( i just checked, i believe it was you who posted it here ). you can use this guide to extract boot.img from the payload.bin from the "UL-ASUS_I005_1-ASUS-18.0830.2101.81-1.1.64-user.zip" then if you continue by following the guide at the top of this thread you will be rooted in 15 minutes at most.
sabnack said:
i believe you already have version WW-18.0830.2101.86 for WW only ( i just checked, i believe it was you who posted it here ). you can use this guide to extract boot.img from the payload.bin from the "UL-ASUS_I005_1-ASUS-18.0830.2101.81-1.1.64-user.zip" then if you continue by following the guide at the top of this thread you will be rooted in 15 minutes at most.
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Yes i used this method, and causes bootloop sadly.
sorankira said:
Yes i used this method, and causes bootloop sadly.
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oh ! dammit it's weird... you could try to patch the boot image with another phone.
or maybe the update file isn't right for your phone. i don't get it
Somebody successfully succeeded with the bootloader & Rooting this Asus ROG 5 phone?
my experience rooting was as follows:
I bought the rog phone 5 I005DA in china, in which the store changed the rom CN to WW version WW-18.0830.2101.86 and blocked the bootloader.
When my hands arrived I updated the firmware to WW-18.0840.2103.26 (the last one available).
I followed all the steps in this post and I was successful with root.
(Attention, extract the boot.img from the firmware that you currently have installed on the phone)
miguel.jackass said:
my experience rooting was as follows:
I bought the rog phone 5 I005DA in china, in which the store changed the rom CN to WW version WW-18.0830.2101.86 and blocked the bootloader.
When my hands arrived I updated the firmware to WW-18.0840.2103.26 (the last one available).
I followed all the steps in this post and I was successful with root.
(Attention, extract the boot.img from the firmware that you currently have installed on the phone)
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how did you open the bootloader? using asus app?
because it did not work before i rooted i was on 2101.86 at the time. i tried goind down to 2100.95 also did not work.
i had to rent a guy to do it via edl. which he is not sharing the method because he wants to make money
m8822 said:
how did you open the bootloader? using asus app?
because it did not work before i rooted i was on 2101.86 at the time. i tried goind down to 2100.95 also did not work.
i had to rent a guy to do it via edl. which he is not sharing the method because he wants to make money
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I updated the firmware to the latest official version, extract the boot.img from the last official firmware, and installed the official unlock tool from the ASUS website, I just had to follow the tutorial.