yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] Explorer23:
I did reflash a couple of times when I had problems with 4.4 update and had to revert. Should not be a problem. Just follow Sissidroid's steps.
[Android General] rexrossi:
The problem is I can not open fastboot mode and flash TWRP recovery, until bootloader is locked
[Android General] tetakpatak:
AMAIK the recovery (img) file for many devices must have name "recovery.img" so maybe also here?

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Android General] Explorer23:
You don't need TWRP to flash 4.1.
[Android General] rexrossi:
I wrote an email to Asus Italy to know if they will make available an update in order to unlock the boot loader for 4.4.

They told me that they will ask to Asus center and they will let me know soon.
[Android General] Explorer23:
Don't expect too much :)
[Android General] onlydocker:
random reboot

Hi! I'm new forum user.

I'm not expert so I didn't manually format /system in recovery mode before installing KitKat ROM.

Now I soffer random reboot, battery drain etc.

Can I repeat the procedure? can i solve the problems?

thanks for any support.
[Android General] huzz107:
Most probably a conflict. Would advise u to have a clean install

Huzzler

Sent from my PadFone 2 using DroiDevs Premium Plus
[Android General] onlydocker:
clean install

wipe data/factoty dosen't solve the problem.

how I can do a new clean install?
[Android General] rexrossi:
new firmware:

V11.8.4.12

Improvemant:

1. Fix the error of backlight after DDS

2. Fix accidental error of auto answering the phone after DDS

3. Fix the error of auto brightness

4. Fix mode of video recording

5. Add ASUS backup
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
That's the 3rd KitKat version released.

Looks like ASUS woke up for PF2 users, finally!

edit --------------------------------------------------

Just updated to V11.8.4.12 and as previous KK version, it looses root. However towelroot is still working.
[Android General] Explorer23:
Now that we know ASUS is actively working on Padfone 2, do you guys think there's any chance of getting Android L? :)
[Android General] CYBERFANT:
I think KitKat is the last Version for the Padfone2 :(

Gesendet von meinem PadFone 2 mit Tapatalk 2
[Android General] tetakpatak:
As Android L attends to be totally on ART, in my modest opinion it might turn into total desaster for many users. I don't attend to update any of my four Android devices to Android L.

It has chances to work fine only on very modern hardware. Padfone 2 has 1.5GHz quadcore CPU with 2GB memory, which might still work well.

All who have older devices will get adviced to buy newer ones. We know that for long: Apple's politics to rip the money off their customer's pockets.

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Android General] Explorer23:
Yeah, I was just hoping :) To be honest, I think we're done.

But I don't plan to change it for about 2 more years. S4 Pro is still powerful enough for me, not gonna buy a new one just to get OS update.
[Android General] tetakpatak:
I agree! Honestly, I find KitKat to be the greatest Android version so far. Its drawbacks are only Bluetooth and end of native support for the Flash Player.

While first problem isn't easy to solve (due to Google's well-meant battery saving low-priority-process codes for BT that cannot be changed) second is quite easy: install hacked Flash Player and it will work with the Dolphin browser (in app settings of Web-content set Flash Player to always on).

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Android General] rexrossi:
what is the problem BT?
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
new firmware upgrade coming?

I wrote a review for the ASUS Contacts app in the play store:

"If i uncheck auto-link contacts and i try to Connect the contacts one by one on Facebook nothing happens.. Why? Can You fix it? Ps. Sorry for My bad English"

Reply:

ZenUI, ASUS Computer Inc. 31 agosto 2014

"Dear user, Sorry for any inconvenience. Since the function updates need firmware upgrade, the problem can be solved by next firmware upgrade. Now we are checking the date of device’s firmware upgrade, we will feedback to you if the date is confirmed. Thanks for your understanding and support."
[Android General] Explorer23:
Did you upgrade to 11.8.4.12?
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
yes, i have latest upgrade
[Android General] Hordon:
Hi guys, have the towelroot method unroot option? Just in case if i need service.
[Android General] rexrossi:
yes, unroot is possible, is sufficient reset the phone
[Android General] Lidenburg:
To unroot all you have to do is delete the su binary and the superuser.apk and it will be as it was before
[Android General] lucexpress:
Yeah.... um just how do i root the 4.4 version??? I've been Googling all around but I Cant find anything really. So can i get some help. pretty please.... :'(
[Android General] Explorer23:
Use towelroot
[Android General] Lidenburg:
Recently got a server and got it setup to compile CM, so here's a newer version of clockworkmod.

And for those of you asking how to root: cwm asks you if you want to install the su binary if you don't have it already.
[Android General] rexrossi:
thanks for editing !!

are you able to change the file unolck.apk (asus unlock bootloader) for 4.1 to 4.4?
[Android General] KB79:
[MENTION=2379763]Lidenburg[/MENTION]: CM? Does this mean we might enjoy your custom ROM (or even CyanogenMod) once more? :p
[Android General] Lidenburg:
I've been working on cyanogenmod on and off for quite some time (mostly off), if anyone wants to help or contribute, feel free to do so https://github.com/Lidenburg/android-device-asus-A68
[Android General] lucexpress:
Um Hi Again...

So I Just realised I Like the old Firmware but I'm Already on 4.4 I am rooted though. So is there a way I Can Downgrade? I Also want to instal a Custom Revory like TWRP or CWM

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Never Mind What I Just Said... I'm Bricked!!!!!!!!!!!! When I Reboot my Phone is saying "Invalid Kernel"!!!!! I Was on Stock Android 4.4.2

I Need Help Apparently I Need the Stock 4.4.2 Kernel.... :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

HELP!!!!!!!

---------- Post added at 11:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:41 PM ----------

Hoooooraaaaayyyy!!!!!! I Managed to get the Proper Kernel :) :) :)

So back to our Topic, How do I Downgrade???? so I can have TWRP and I Can't wait for the day we get CyanogenMod

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I Still Can't Get Into Recovery Mode Though :( :( :( :( :( :crying::crying:

I Installed Xposed and one thing has disturbed my com.Sytem.ui no I'm stranded everytime I want to reboot I Need to use a commad shell but the phone still doesnt work :(

:crying: Any Help?

In case You're Wondering I Don't think what I'm using is a Kernel. I Took the boot.img from the 4.4 update I Installed......... I Don't know what to do :crying:
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
PadFone2 Firmware: V11.8.4.23

Improvemant:

1. Improved Driving mode

2. Improved automatic font ordering

3. Improved GPS voice navigation system of Garmin

4. Improved Wi-Fi connection

5. Surpport ZenUI Apps unbundle

6. Improved call recording quality

7. Fixed the issue of backlight

8. Improved fast video recording under the Camera mode
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
Great notice! Waiting for WWE version. Until now (14th Nov) only TW version available.

http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=29&m=PadFone+2
[Android General] lucexpress:
Any News Concerning about Unlocking The Bootloader on 4.4??? I'm Still Crying You Know...
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
why you unlock the bootloader?

for root, use towelroot
[Android General] lucexpress:
Can't Use Phone nor Recovery Menu :(

I Bricked my Phone or rather I Installed Xposed Framework one of the modules Forced closes my Status Bar thus I Can not go into the phone and reset it, Using the Recovery Method I Softed Bricked my phone by trying to instal a kernel without unlocking the bootloader now it says Invalid Kernel

The only way i can boot in to the phone is by using the .img that comes in the update package however I Can't still go to setting nor use my phone it's been two weeks now it's there dead waiting for someone to rescue her......
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
try this:

http://www.modaco.com/topic/365818-padfone-2-invalid-kernel/
[Android General] lucexpress:
Yes It does go through and Power on

But the Problem is that there's an Xposed FrameWork Module that has forced closed my android.ui in other words I Can't unistal it nor access my recovery .

is there a way of unistalling the app via a computer or such? please note I'm on 4.4 and I'm pretty sure I Did not enable android debugging

Any Ideas??

Oh Yes! Can Someone Get Me The Stock Kernel For 4.4!!!!!!!!!! For Those who have perfectly Running ASUS Padfone 2's on 4.4 can you please Extract it for me!!! Maybe it may work! Please!!!
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
how to extract?

you cannot take on latest firmware?
[Android General] lucexpress:
I Don't know how to.... Is it the boot.img???
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
i don't know.. I think so

however, you must try to flashing in fastboot
[Android General] lucexpress:
Well Yes I Did flash it using the superboot technique and as I said the phones boots up goes on and everything buuuut. Xposed is still installed. and I Can't acces recovery it still says Invalid Kernel.

There's by far 2 solutions

1. I Get the 4.4 Stock "Kernel" not boot.img

2. Fina a way to Uninstall Xposed Remotely (keeping in mind adb is OFF)

So does anyone have the 4.4 Stock Kernel??? Or Ideas on how to remove Xposed Framework (Without recovery nor by phone only remotely like a pc command or such)
[Android General] Lidenburg:
The kernel is in the boot.img, you won't be flashing the kernel without flashing the boot.img.

Have you tried flashing the stock recovery back? If you don't have or know where to find it it's been linked in this thread before.

Since you can boot into the phone normally I'm pretty sure the stock boot.img/kernel won't do anything, IIRC the invalid kernel error comes when you flash a custom recovery on a locked bootloader.
[Android General] lucexpress:
I Can't boot into phone normally I Have to use the superboot technique each time i want to boot into my phone using boot.img from a 4.4 Update but it doesn't seem as that in itself is the kernel rather just a boot device.

And when i boot normaly it just gets stuck at Invalid kernel screen.

And Yes The mistake was that I Tried to flash TWRP While the bootloader was locked :crying:

---------- Post added at 09:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:27 AM ----------

Where exactly did you get the stock recovery????????
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
if you have problem with xposed, try to flash this file for disable it
[Android General] lucexpress:
Yes that would be the obvious Solution but Like I Said I Can't access my Recovery it says "Invalid Kernel" Oh god..... :crying:
[Android General] lucexpress:
Unbrick Padfone 2 "Invalid Kernel" (WHEN ON 4.4)

YEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH I'VE UNBRICKED MY PadFone!!!!!!!!

To all who tried to instal a kernel without unlocking the bootloader ON An Already Updated PadFone on 4.4 AND for some reason can't acces your phone (And even if you do when you'll reboot it will still say Invalid Kernel -_- ) So below is the perfect solution :)

What I Did was...

Downloaded Superboot Technique

Downloaded Latest Update Package from ASUS

Downloaded CWM Temporary Recovery .IMG

Unziped and Put Both Files In Same Folder

Edited last word in "install-superboot-windows.bat" from boot.img to recovery.img

Booted Up the Phone... obviosly it stuck at "Invalid Kernel" Screen

Double Clicked "install-superboot-windows.bat" and it booted into CWM

From There Installed the Update from Phone.

As I Rebooted After Update it still said "Invalid Kernel", I Took Boot.img from The Update Package and Place it in the "install-superboot-windows.bat" coding replacing the "recovery.img" with my "boot.img" from the update package don't forget -_-

Rebooted, It Reinstalled the Proper Kernel And Voila!! Rebooted! and Perfect Good as new!!!

If You Need The Files Tell Me And I'll Upload them For Sharing (But Google it I'm Sure You'll Find It)

THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND SUGGESTIONS!!
[Android General] Explorer23:
The latest 11.8.4.23 WW(E) ROM is available! :)
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
Great!

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Mobile_Phone/PadFone2/WW_PadFone2-user-11.8.4.23-UpdateLauncher.zip

Edit:

Looks like 11.8.4.23 fw cannot be rooted by framaroot anymore, aragorn and gandalf exploits, contained in 1.9.3 framaroot version, don't work anymore.

Can anyone confirm that?

Is there any other root method like framaroot? I just need root to take out bloatware, titanium backup and adaway.

Thanks in advance.
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
towelroot ;)

https://towelroot.com/
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
I used this tool long time ago, but didn't remember that anymore. I can confirm that works flawlessly on latest fw. Thanks!
[Android General] Explorer23:
Another alternative for rooting is TWRP recovery. When rebooting to system it asks you if you want to root, so you just confirm and then download superuser app of your choice from Play Store.

I can confirm that it works and even more - you don't really need to install TWRP. It's enough to just boot TWRP via fastboot while still having stock (or any other) recovery on phone.

That said, it's a good option at the time of installing/upgrading system. Once ROM is up and running it's probably too much hassle; towelroot is a bit easier :)
[Android General] lucexpress:
So Do You Guys Think We'll get Android Lollipop?????
[Android General] rexrossi:
i not believe
[Android General] lucexpress:
Well On my side I'm getting tired of the 4.4 ZenUI

This is the first time I Use a phone and not be able to switch to Cyanogen Mod :crying: lol how sad...

Anyways Hopefully we will get the updated 5.0 Lollipop ZenUI they are know for keeping a constant update on their devices
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
Gallery force close!

I'm under latest kitkat 11.8.4.23 for Padfone 2 (rooted through towelroot) and since 2 days ago I'm facing a problem while seeing some pic into my gallery. It's force closes after a few seconds, everytime I open any picture it happens.

I went to App then cleared data & cache, but the crash persist.

Is there an easy way to fix it? For now I downloaded the nexus gallery kit kat from play store.
[Android General] lucexpress:
Well, I'm Not so sure why that is happening, you say you cleared it's data correct? is it a specific image or all images in general that crash's the app??
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
try to install last version of ASUS Gallery from Aptoide
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
All images happens the same thing.

What's aptoide means?

Thank you guys for quickly answers.
[Android General] Dj Mauro:
www.aptoide.com

install it and search Asus Gallery
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
I installed aptoide then re-installed Gallery and it still continues crashing. Damn!

[MENTION=2515895]Dj Mauro[/MENTION] thanks for the aptoide tip. For those who doesn't know what aptoide is, basically is a place which allows you to download apps from other stores, alternative option from Google Play.
[Android General] tari01:
Unlocking the Padfone 2 on KitKat

Hello Friends,

I am on ASUS stock KitKat ROM with stock recovery, so the unlock tool is not an option. Does Anybody know a way to unlock the PF2 bootloader (or downgrade to JB)?

Help is really appreciated.
[Android General] lucexpress:
Ok This is gonna Sound Crazy but it's the only way and it works.

First of all you're gonna need to brick your phone :silly: yeah I Sound dumb but you need to.

Before any of that make sure your PC has all the drivers necessary and Android Debugging and FastBoot are installed and Properly working.

1. Download an Old Official ROM (From Asus Site) running Android 4.1 (Because the Unlock.apk works on 4.1) and send it on your phone's storage you'll need it!

2. Brick Your Phone by installing any 3rd party kernel (as the bootloader is locked when you boot up your phone, it will show the Invalid Kernel Message and that's Exactly what we want)

3. Get The...... hmm wait from this point just go back and search my post on how to unbrick invalid kernel message on 4.4 kitkat (I' too bored to write everything again) [find it here]

.

.

.

As you go on what you will need to do when you reach in CWM you instal that 4.1 ROM (Please note you must factory reset and it's best you erase all data before even beginning because android 4.1 and 4.4 have different storage paths unless you plan on going back to 4.4 after you have unlocked the bootloader

1 more thing CWM Might say your stock recovery will be reinstalled (something like that I Can't remember anyways say yes to keep CWM as default unless you prefer stock)

Good-luck. It seems as a Long process but it's short and can be done in 10 minutes. you can get the unlock.apk from the Asus site hope I was of any Help
[Android General] tari01:
Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately, WW_V10.4.17.7 has been removed from the ASUS website (along with all other pre-KitKat WWE firmwares, for that matter). I have been googling for a few hours and about to give up. Very frustrating.
[Android General] lucexpress:
Oh I See well can you check if they still have The Unlock.apk

If They Do Download it, I Will Upload the Downgrade.zip ROM on Mega temporarily so you can access it.
[Android General] walaway:
I'm about to flash it, but I haven't download the deodexed rom, but it should install normally because I have installed a WWE Stock ROM through TWRP coming from HK
[Android General] walaway:
Right now: Backing up and doing nandroid.

we'll see if I can flash WWE stock odexed but removed bloat and stuff.

Will update soon
[Android General] Lidenburg:
You should be able to, if you managed to flash a WWE version from HK version the first time, all partitions should now be the same as the stock WWE versions come shipped, which effectively makes it a WWE rather than what it was before.
[Android General] walaway:
I'm going to wipe the system and see what happens, not yet finished downloading but I think this is somewhere near daily driver worthy.

correct me if needed:

I'm going to add the su binary to the zip

Removing lots of apps that I feel are just bloat

Removing recovery folder included from the zip
[Android General] [zozi]:
Re: ASUS Padfone2 Development [ROOT][TWRP][SKU Change] Looking for CHEFS

I think you have something there...
[Android General] walaway:
Ok, download is done, give me a few minutes to do all that :D
[Android General] walaway:
boot looped, with the WWE-deodex(which i attempted to debloat).

Pushing regular stock debloated
[Android General] [zozi]:
Re: ASUS Padfone2 Development [ROOT][TWRP][SKU Change] Looking for CHEFS

Did You see the logcat?
[Android General] walaway:
installation aborted.

No logcat existence.

Meh I'll troll around tomorrow :D
[Android General] [zozi]:
Re: ASUS Padfone2 Development [ROOT][TWRP][SKU Change] Looking for CHEFS

When you get the booloping you dont see the logcat? You need that :)
[Android General] walaway:
Yeah, and the odex one is just failing.

Reverting to nandroid then heading to bed :D
[Android General] [zozi]:
Re: ASUS Padfone2 Development [ROOT][TWRP][SKU Change] Looking for CHEFS

What files you deleted?
[Android General] walaway:
Just some apks really that's why I'm wondering why it isn't flashing
[Android General] walaway:
apparently one of the WWE ROMS de-odexed/stock has a different partition table.... dhafjkhkajfh
[Android General] [zozi]:
Re: ASUS Padfone2 Development [ROOT][TWRP][SKU Change] Looking for CHEFS

Which one?
[Android General] walaway:
I'm not sure, it says partition table has changed, then reboots, then hell breaks loose

recovered from disaster is a yes :D

How much free space do you have after a clean install of WWE-deodex from modaco?
[Android General] walaway:
There was a time earlier that I can view a different /sdcard/ from my computer and from the phone... weird :D
[Android General] [zozi]:
Re: ASUS Padfone2 Development [ROOT][TWRP][SKU Change] Looking for CHEFS

How i can put work fastboot in ubuntu so?
[Android General] walaway:
put in on a folder on your desktop

home > terminal

"sudo fastboot asdfaff"

Try that I'm not sure how mine worked yesterday
[Android General] walaway:
Got i!

Flashed de-odexed rom and debloated before flashing.

Lots of fuss...

"dear chef,

WTH c'mon! Make us one!"
[Android General] tari01:
Got the Unlock Tool, they still have that one. If you could share a WW SKU stock ROM, that would be great.
[Android General] lucexpress:
Here it is it will be there for 7 days

The Only Version I had was WWE_A68-10.4.12.0

It Should work just fine. Hope I Was of Any Help :)
[Android General] rexrossi:
tari did you do it?
[Android General] tari01:
I've downloaded the firmware, will try my luck later tonight.
[Android General] tari01:
Well, it seems it cannot be done after all. Power + Volume Up takes my phone into CSC mode (it used to be fastboot mode in the pre-KitKat world), but I am unable to use fastboot, the device isn't even detected by it. I'm curious though: @lucexpress, how did you manage to flash a kernel onto a locked phone?

For once in my life I want to brick my phone on purpose, but it just keeps working -- pathetic.
[Android General] lucexpress:
Yo Normally Can't flash a kernel, but the result of doing so enables the true fastboot to be activated. if I Remember correctly.... You see the Superboot technique? that install-superboot-windows.bat it has a special coding and all you have to do is manipulate it, make sure all your adb and fastboot needed files are in the same folder and you install and start the commandline in that folder

1. After Installing and Making Sure Your Adb and Fastboot are working properly (Please make sure they are all in the same folder) [hhhhh.png]

2. Google online and search any how to instal custom recovery (best preferred is twrp that did the trick for me) Follow the istructions ignore all "you bootloader must be unlocked first"

After doing all that you should get an "Invalid Kernel Error" it will come when you try to go into custom recovery so in fact you might have already succeeded, what you need to do now is try and boot into your recovery mode.

3. [Now comes the tricky part] download the temporary CWM.img custom recovery and edit the install-superboot-windows.bat text to

fastboot-windows.exe -i 0x0b05 flash recovery cwm.img

After doing this you'll automatically be booted into CWM and now you can install ROM and downgrade
[Android General] tari01:
PadFone 2 running KitKat WW_11.8.4.23 can be unlocked

Success!

I can confirm: PadFone 2 running KitKat WW_11.8.4.23 can be unlocked. Thanks to lucexpress for the tip. I did it a bit differently, but the result is the same. You actually need only 3 files (including the UnLock.apk).

I was meticulously recording what I was doing, so stay tuned for the info, coming soon!
[Android General] lucexpress:
Hehe ;) I'm glad it got through