yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Plz tell me..

Without unlock bootloader, can i root my ZF5 (kitket) and How can..??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
well most probably NO

because my method or shacalca's method both unlocks bootloader

i dont know what is it you are afraid of to unlock bootloader

even if you unlock bootloader you will get regular OTA updates

the process of bootloader unlocking is unofficial so you don't need to worry about warranty because after OTA update the bootloader relocks itself
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Thankx..

But i just want to know about app like "Root Zenfone v1.44r"..

When i try to root by help of this app then it always says "Failed.."

So i want to ask that unlock bootloader is must or not for this app..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
that app doesn't work on kitkat bro

right now to root your zenfone after kitkat there are only two ways as i mentioned in the first post
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Dear frnd.. when i doing all the process then these 2 cammands are not working..

It says like "files are not on that folder" but i extracted all the 3 files in Adb folder (auto created folder after install Adb)...

Pls help..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
try placing them in C:\users\user_name floder and it should be fine

it has to work

path on your pc c:\-->users-->your name(current user)-->extract here

or simply open CMD n there you will see the directory path on screen

place the extracted files in that path you see on command prompt
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Thankx for help and spend ur time for me..

I'll try it..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Pls tell me, how can i select my mobile.. there was an error..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Hay, i want to ur help..

When i complete all the process according to you..and.. when come on that stage (plz see pics)..

Then my mobile is boot up and show me a USB sign..

Plz plz.. help me..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
dont worry bro click on this link or read my first post completely n clearly(i have written solution for this USB logo issue)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56586634&postcount=174

solution for your problem

after that follow steps correctly and your bootloader will be unlocked

remember to factory reset after n before flashing something new always

http://xdaforums.com/android/help/root-zenfone-5bootloader-unlock-recovery-t2896589/page18

this page will clear all your issues

dont worry its not a big problem to be worried
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Oh.. thanx again for ur instant help.. unless r so helpfull guy..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curiouso9:
Remove or delete the emulator first. U did install it right? Maybe bluestack, android sdk or something like that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamaniff:
Go to bootloader and Reboot

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U can with older version.. Android 4.3
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Happy to hear that your problem solved

Now follow procedure properly n go for rooting

Yeah as it said in above posts try uninstalling bluestacks or any such related softwares
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deloused inthe comatorium:
Can anyone help me..

Lately I upgrade to kitkat, then I lose my root. I've done restarting my fone many times aftr..

I've re install the Su app but, didn't work.. binaries need to update..

Does anyone have an idea.!? Tia.. :confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
If the superSU app says binaries are need to be updated then say ok

It will ask for mode of updating(normal or CWM/TWRP)

Click on normal n wait till it update binaries

After updating the app says sucess n it is recommended to reboot

Then just reboot and you are rooted again
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haivp3010:
unlock bootloader A501CG

I wonder if I can unlock bootloader of my A501CG using the files in bootloader.zip above? Is it ok? :confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
yes you can unlock

happy rooting :good::good::good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haivp3010:
stuck at logo

my phone stuck at usb logo, I have tried to sideload but even when I enter sideload in recovery, when I adb devices on my laptop it's still recovery rather than sideload :( omg how can I save my phone now :(((
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Bro i answered to this same question many times

Please read first post completely

Solution for your problem is included

dont worry bro click on this link or read my first post completely n clearly(i have written solution for this USB logo issue)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56586634&postcount=174

solution for your problem

after that follow steps correctly and your bootloader will be unlocked

remember to factory reset after n before flashing something new always

http://xdaforums.com/android/help/root-zenfone-5bootloader-unlock-recovery-t2896589/page18

this page will clear all your issues

dont worry its not a big problem to be worried
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] subhajyoti:
Cannot do latest update 2.20.40.13

I cannot update to the latest update 2.20.40.13

I have 2.19.40.18

I have already rooted have philz recovery as your thread.

I don't have lucky patcher and xposed framework.

Error showing "Please update to newest4.3 image first".

(tried sideload too )

:crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deloused inthe comatorium:
Again.. does anyone pls pls give me a stock copy of your recovery.img

For ver 2.20.40.13.

Plsplspls... tia.!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
same question you PMed me right?

i replied with answer have a look at your inbox

or here is the answer

try flash the recovery of present package you are on

in your case flash recovery of V2.19.40.18(extract recovery.img file from update package UL_ASUS_T00J/F-WW_user.zip)

after flashing recovery sideload the V2.20.40.13

this might help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chauhan.shahbaz:
how to unroot if done rooting via your method . my zenfone is charging very slowly after rooting and battery drains very fast.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Before unrooting i suggest some tips to save battery

Let the battery drain completely until 0% battery....now charge your battery till 100% without interruption with original charger n download a battery calibration app from play store n calibrate when it is 100%

Use greenify app to save battery juice

Always use original charger

Still if you want to unroot goto SuperSU app

Swipe twice to left n scroll down

You will find option to unroot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] giansange:
got a boot loop after trying to root. using the alternative recovery solved the issue. after that my kitkat is now rooted :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODhelpme15:
Help??

hey man!! i'm having problems in flashing the recovery. it says "error: cannot open '1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img'" i m in fastboot and downloaded the recovery image you provided. then typed this "fastboot flash recovery 1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img"

anything i've done wrong??? note: "" not included in what i typed

thanks in advance :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Place the recovery file in both ADB n users folder (C:\users\yourname:\...)

Now run the same command you used earlier
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Happy to hear that

:good::good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODhelpme15:
THANK YOU!!!!

Thanks mate!!! :)

Now my phone is working again. I used the latest kitkat firmware update :) Can i safely use the

apk root for kitkat???
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chepoz:
I think rooting kitkat won't work with apk. Use method on first post.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODhelpme15:
Sorry. My bad. I thought it would be the same just like jb in which I used an apk to root my phone. I used an .bat file by shackalaca to root it and it works :)

Thank you. I never thought xda members would be this friendly. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
:good::good:

Always happy to help

Problem again??

Post it here

Enjoy being rooted

:silly:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vita13:
question sur le devérouillage

Bonjour,

je souhaite savoir si la méthode indiqué de déverrouillage , via le fastboot adb marcherai pour une memo pad M176cx , je pose la question étant débutant , je vois ceci et 'image je crois de la m176cx et ww sku es que c'est possible

?, désolé pour mon anglais je suis francophone et vraiment débutant merci a vous

que cette méthode fonctionne pour WW SKU (je ne sais pas pour les autres images SKU mais vous pouvez toujours faire un essai si vous êtes sur un autre SKU
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
English dude, english

:banghead:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vita13:
re - sorry

sorry my freind

i translate that

Hello, I would like to know if the method indicated unlock via fastboot adb will walk for a memo pad M176cx, I ask the question being beginner, I see this and ' image I think of the m176cx and ww sku es it possible?, sorry for my

English I'm francophone and really newbie thanks to you that this method works for WW SKU (I do not know for the other SKU images but you can always give it a try if you're on an another SKU : O
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
No need to be sorry

I can't guarantee it works because i don't own a memopad

If you have any update package downloaded from Asus website, open it n look out for the same files (dont use files i uploaded)

If you see such files give it a try

Try searching over XDA about how to root memopad

Or let me give you a link for an app which may root

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2979644&d=1413903730

Remember to forget all wifi networks n switch to FLIGHT or AEROPLANE mode before proceeding for rooting with the app i provided link
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vita13:
re

Thanks, I forget to precise that I had dejas roote my memo, I'm looking just for a unlocked bootloader for flsh, and installing a cmw or philz touch futor, I cherhe on any forum, and asus does presise nothing, root ok
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luisyfer:
Hello,

weel i got the problem of the usb signal stuck, so i used the 1st page procedure to resolve.

I installed the recovery modified and goto recovery to install the last jb asus rom but when i run the procedure it failed and give me this error:

finding update package...

opening update package...

verifying update package...

E: end of footer from /tmp/update.zip noot 0xFFFF (File exists)

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted.

E:Can't open /tmp/update-script.log

E:Cannot load volume/misc!

How can i resolve? help me pls
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Sideload Jelly bean last update package first

After that sideload kitkat package

It wil work

Make sure you flashed the recovery i gave link(of course you might have flashed the same but saying just for being sure)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luisyfer:
Solved.... Thx alot! But i used the automatic method to root the phone and when i try to install via fastboot philz recovery it failed and say bootloader: secure device.... Install abort.

Inviato dal mio HM 1SW utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
That process relocks the bootloader so you cant flash the custom recovery

For flashing philz recovery you have to unlock bootloader n follow the procedure i posted in first post
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vita13:
unlocked bootloader of asus pad

bonjour, RajGopi

I owned a memo asus pas m176cx, and I want to unlock the bootloader,i was rooted with zenfone it was easy, but i cann't unlock bootloder your step an idea on the subject of please, the unlock.v8 software will

not install on my tablet, can i do that with with bad, or fastboot, I know I'm not in the right section , but I find nothing nowhere thanks in advance, and in passing, I say bravo for your works on the zenfone 5 : Bien:

thank for all help : O
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Sorry to say but i don't own a memopad to tweak the bootloader

So i cant give you assurance of unlocking bootloader

But try this

Find any update package of your device downloaded from ASUS website

Extract the files from that update package

If you find the same dnx and ifwi files then give a try with same commands as i posted on my first post

Almost all companies including ASUS provides a official way of unlocking bootloader

So if above method doesn't work then contact ASUS via mail and ask them how to unlock bootloader

Bootloader can be officially unlocked so ask them over mail
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vita13:
unlocking asus M176CX

Thank , you i try that and comming soon
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODhelpme15:
Thanks. :)

But i have a question. The reason I end up stuck at the boot screen is that i tried to update jb to kitkat with xposed and lucky patcher installed. so i replaced the four files you say to delete. but suddenly, my phone restarts. then it is stuck in the boot screen.

what did i do wrong? should i have uninstalled xposed and lucky patcher first?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
may be you didn't apply correct permissions after replacing them

yes you have to uninstall xposed before updating

did you end up in bootloop now or you saying about the previous experience??

if you are facing the problem now then follow the same procedure i said earlier
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
I have 2.19.40.18.

But I cannot update to the latest update 2.20.40.13.

I have already rooted by the help of your 1st thread.

For error, Plz see the pic..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Update it via stock recovery not by custom recovery

Flash the recovery from thebupdate package you using that is v2.19.40.18

Before flashing remove all the apps that patched the systwm diles like lucky patcher n xposed framework
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Sorry buddy, can u plz tell me in simple words.. i don't know much about mobile latest technology... hope u understand me..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Flash the original recovery back just like the way you flashed Philz recovery

Extract the recovery.img file from your present firmware version update package UL_ASUS_V2.19.40.18_T00J-USER.zip file and put it in the adb or users folder of your pc and flash the recovery in same manner as you did while flashing philz recovery

Or read the first post to know how to flash recovery
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukmakukuh:
can not enter droidboot

Hi all..i can not enter droidboot via hold power button + volume up..i try with adb command and still can not enter droidboot and stuck in usb white logo..it seemed i lost my droidboot..please help me..thankss
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
I posted solution for that usb logo issue

Please do read first post completely

Its posted after relocking bootloader topic
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Captain Jack Sparrow:
hii i followed the process till flashing the supersu update package and after that wen i reboot it stuck on the usb logo

so i did wat was mentioned flashed that other recovery which was given and then downloaded "UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_1_18_40_10" from asus website

then i used the command to sideload it and then it says

Finding update package

Opening update package

Verifying update package

E:end of footer from /tmp/update.zip not 0xFFFF (file exists)

E:signature verification failed

installation aborted

E:can't open /tmp/update-script.log

E:can't open /tmp/update-script.log

pls help me wat do i do??

thnx in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Can u tell me.. how can i get back original data in my mobile..

Bcoz i can't handle recovery or other technical problems..

So how can i Restore Factory Data and settings in mobile...

(︶^︶)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukmakukuh:
The problem is i can not enter droidboot...if i can enter droidboot is very easy to flash fastboot or other..if it just white usb logo then you can enter droidboot theres so many ways to flash..the problem how can i enter droidboot?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
read from #54 post from this thread http://xdaforums.com/android/help/root-zenfone-5bootloader-unlock-recovery-t2896589/page6
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukmakukuh:
Im sorry if i forget something..but i read all post from #54 till end..and its says just go to droidboot and flash recovery...the problem is i lost my droidboot..i cant flash stock recovery..well i mean is there a way to flash stock recovery without enter droidboot menu ? From root explorer maybe?...so many times i try enter droidboot but it cant be help..only red light in led notificafion and then enter the phone..its seemed droidboot erased
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikki_Da_Pro:
Help mee!!!!

can u pls help me..... I opened cmd and typed : adb devices. it showed :list of devise blah blah blah.. bt it didn't show any serial no.'s of my device it Is just blank ......and wen I typedadb reboot-bootloader it ended up showing error device not found................

I hv enabled debugging too..... still it didn't wrk please please help mee!!!!>............:eek::(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukmakukuh:
Is your phone restarted ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Either you might have not given permission for adb interface or you dont have proper usb drivers

For giving permissions go to developer options n click on revoke devices(something like this)

Now again connect it to pc n open cmd then type adb devices n there will be a pop up on your phone screen asking for permission

Tick always allow for this computer n click yes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luisyfer:
Inside the file UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_1_18_40_10.zip there's another zip file, extract and flash that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikki_Da_Pro:
i did everytin as instructed bro..... bt i cant gt my device listed.... so if it wrked fr u pls.... i beg u to make an tutorial yaar..... pls...... or atleast try to help me

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actually it is not detecting my dvice also.... so pls help me bro .... :'(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
Bro theres nothing in that to make a tutorial

Re-install all the drivers

Asus USB drivers , intel mobile usb drivers , adb n fastboot drivers

Aftet installing restart you pc once

Before connecting device go to developer options n click revoke devices as i said in earlier post

Allow permission for the pop up n tick on remember my choice

Thats it

If you are on windows 8 then google out compatibility issues of intel usb drivers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amitxpr:
Can anyone tell me.. how can i get back original OS in my mobile..

Bcoz i can't handle recovery or other technical problems..

So how can I fully Restore Factory Data and settings in mobile...

(︶^︶) ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justmpm:
Thread closed - OP request!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
???

did you unlock the bootloader properly?

Until you unlock the bootloader the system wont accept any recovery that you flash
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
here it is

i have updated the thread go to page.1 and there you will find the process to relock the bootloader under the process of rooting

attached every file to relock the bootloader
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d0530:
How to uninstall the Recovery_Philz_t00f

Hello sir! I tried your way of rooting my zenfone 5 and it was a success, thanks! Anyway im just wondering how to remove or uninstall the Recovery_philz_t00f.. Can you help me for bringing back the original recovery so that i can follow your method on how installing the latest OTA updates. Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
yeah here i am

yeah sure i can help you but please stop calling sir:p

treat me as your buddy, am not that old to be called as sir;)

anyways now to your question i mentioned in my first post

read my first post because i updated it and you will find everything there in detail in that post
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sapzones:
bricked

I was follow your tutorial given until step to flash latest V2.19.40.18. unfortunately my phone stuck on white screen asus. Any solution you could suggest?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
did you relock the bootloader?

if no then flash the recovery.img , boot.img , fastboot.img(extract from the package V2.19.40.10 because the file V2.19.40.18 is small patch file of around 13MB i guess which doesn't have the files i mentioned) and then relock the bootloader and sideload the update package via adb in recovery(i explained in my first post how to sideload the package via adb in recovery)

if yes the

sideload the update package through adb in recovery mode

first boot always take a hell lot of time dont panic and dont switch off if it takes lot of time

just give it time to boot

can you explain what did you do? because you are the first one with such problem
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuqfaqat:
i've got the same problem too. stucked onwhite screen boot logo. since i've get the relock file from the firmware version 2.19.40.18. not from 2.19.40.10. does this cause the problems? :'(

how do i open back droidboot? i've tried pressing power + volume up multiple of times but still stuck on white screen.

please help! :crying::crying::crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sapzones:
bricked

I've done every step stated above. relock bootloader also done. recovery.img , boot.img , fastboot.img i'm extracted from V2.19.40.18.:(

until now unable even enter into droidboot.

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Probably the recovery.img , boot.img , fastboot.img from V2.19.40.18 caused the same probs here dude....?:(:(:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
how come you cant even enter droidboot menu?

try entering through safe mode

just complete power down or power off your zenfone 5

now press the power button and as soon as you feel the vibration or see the asus logo hold the volume down button

keep holding n holding n holding till you enter into safe mode( if you boot then you will see safe mode written at the bottom most left corner)

if you boot into safe mode then place the KitKat update package in your internal storage and let system detect the update and install again the kitkat update
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sapzones:
i've tried for several times to enter safe mode but no luck. phone repeatedly keep booting on asus white screen then blank. :crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
whats wrong with droidboot menu?

why cant you enter droidbootmenu?

i never had such problem and even got OTA update after relocking the bootloader that is V2.19.40.

18

and i upgraded successfully without any issue

did you interfered the booting process while booting after relocking the bootloader(i mean after relocking bootloader it takes a hell lot of time to start up and here did you get panic and tried to force powerdown or something like that)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuqfaqat:
there is no luck trying to enter safe mode. all that happen is the screen goes from white asus logo into blank screen. and my hands getting numb already holding and holding and holding the volume down button.

is there any other way to get into droidboot? or should i just send it to mobile shop to repair 'something-i-dont-know'? :crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RajGopi:
give a try like this

open your command prompt and type adb reboot-bootloaader (dont hit enter button)

now connect zenfone and power it on

now hit enter on your command prompt and if you your phone boots to bootloader then you are lucky

if not try your method or should i just send it to mobile shop to repair 'something-i-dont-know'?