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[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
I am seeing NO lag, in fact could be a little snappier than before. Don't have a clue about what ur experiencing.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
If you have Xposed Framework installed, I would suggest flashing the Xposed Framework uninstaller before un-rooting and updating.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] hkjxda:
Do you have the 4gb RAM tablet or the 2 gb?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
4gb Z580CA
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zyo:
HELP

I tried to flash my non-rooted Z580C from lollipop to marshmallow using the CWM method.

The device is updated but stuck in splashscreen. I can only access fastboot/droidboot mode.

Are there any methods to recover from there?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
This sounds like how mine got bricked. Just because the updates provided by Asus are in zip format does not mean that they are flashable via custom recovery. Following the install script on the tethered CWM it appears that it flashes completely and correctly, but nothing but splash screen after that.......I had to send mine in to be repaired
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hungry hustler:
Having mine coming today, z580c, dont think it would come updated to MM, still can decide, LP with root and being able to debloat, or go for the MM update!? Gonna use it mostly for navigation in my car and watching movies. Any recommendations guys?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zyo:
Ah crap, I am overseas there is no option to send it to ASUS USA (they don't sell this crappy tablet locally)

Is there a version of the firmware in RAW format? I can try flashing it it AFT.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Feralbender:
Hey guys,

I just saw that Asus posted the Android 6.0 upgrade zip file for my Zependas Z580C to their website (https://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_S_80_Z580C/HelpDesk_Download/). I inmediately noticed the following line in the upgrade description:

***This version is only for download manually, device wouldn't receive FOTA notification***

So, since for some reason Asus won't push an OTA update to this tablet could anyone explain me how I should install this Marshmallow upgrade zip file? I am currently running the latest lollypop update that I got via OTA and I didn't root my tablet.

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
I sent Asus an email asking for that and they said sorry......no. I even tried to find a way to convert zip to raw.......nothing. I also thought I had found gold when I found AFT......nada.

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Download zip to your PC, connect Tablet and transfer to root of internal storage, when you unplug the cable you will receive a notification of available update. Just click it and it's all automatic after that.

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Personally, I would leave it on LP and root. You can always update later if a new root method comes along. I am REALLY missing AdAway, Titanium, AppOps, Root Browser......etc.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Feralbender:
Thanks a lot, it worked just as you said it would.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I strongly disagree. Although I will miss having the device rooted (a lot), most of us complained to and about Asus needing to give us a update at least to 5.1. Unbelievably they not only updated but did it with android 6.0 (Shock!) I want the upgrade if not just for the security patch level and its nice to have the OS updated to a newer version. Maybe later if someone makes a hack to unlock the bootloader like they did with Asus Zenfone 2 Asus will release a unlock the bootloader key like they did for the Zenfone 2, maybe not. IMO this update is long overdue and needed, but I have to say Asus finally came through for their customers.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
So, once this happens, you can't go back into tethered cwm and restore a Backup?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wxman123:
Hi guys. Quick question about the update. After the update to MM is complete can you delete the update file from the internal storage (to save the space) or will that cause problems?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Delete the update file.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
When I had my troubles I didn't have one so can't say.....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hungry hustler:
Nevermind i got it today and it was already runing 6.0 out of the box, so no room for wandering...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Might want to update the OP to say that, for now, root only works with Lollipop. (As opposed to Marshmallow firmware.)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
Can someone please help me? I screwed up and now my tablet wont boot.

I have the 64gb CA version of the tablet.

I was able to boot into cwm and I made a backup and then I tried rooting and installing xposed. It seemed to work, but then I couldn't update apps.

So i went to restore my backup and try again and it said the restore was successful, but the device just shows the boot screen then powers off and on again over and over.

I tried doing a factory reset but it didn't fix the problem.

I can still get into both the normal recovery and custom recovery. Can anyone help me flash the stock rom and get things working again?

Thank you!

So I figured out that I couldn't mount the external sd because it was formatted to exfat. So I tried using a differen sd card to flash the newest stock rom from asus and it seemed like it worked but now it just freezes on the asus screen, I tried getting into cwm again but now it says something about failing because it's not in the right device state.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
So, did you use ChainFire's Systemless root?

http://www.xda-developers.com/chainfire-releases-root-for-android-6-0-without-modifying-system/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Starfury:
So whats the deal for those of us who have followed the instructions on here to root our devices via the Tethered TWRP recovery thing (http://xdaforums.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096)

Can we just copy the zip to the internal storage and let rip or do we need to unroot first then uninstall supersu and then do it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Starfury:
Anyone?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Starfury:
OK so that worked... zip to the internal storage and pulled the cable, updated and it was slow initially but I think it was processing background stuff after it finished.

SuperSU also says no binary installed but it seems that's expected. Hopefully we will find a root option soon.

The option to move Applications to the SD card is also gone, although again I think I saw this mentioned in the notes.

What is the recommended version to be used to get the same feature-set we had on Android 5, as there are a lot of options on the play store.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I did just a couple days ago on my HTC One A9. I had a unlocked bootloader and installed a unlocked but not rooted RUU. With the unlocked bootloader flash twrp with fastboot. I just booted twrp and flashed the latest Beta-SuperSu-2.xx.zip.

Edit: The HTC One A9 may have had a 5.0 instead of 6.0 RUU, I don't remember as now it has cm13. Sorry
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
Bootloader locked up

I can't even use a flashboot or even cwm doesn't work.. just stuck with bootloader that doesn't do much... and just stop on a logo loop....any help please..?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Before any help can be offered, we need to know exactly what you did, and which device you are talking about.

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I don't know what you have or what you did to it bert, but if you can get to the bootloader I doubt that all is lost.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
This is in regards to rooting the ZenPad S8.0 (Z580CA).. so first thing is I rooted running Lollipop...which worked out fine, but then Asus rolled out their latest update which needs to be updated manually btw its for the new Marshmellow... I went to install via zip using the CMW..Now I'm in a boot loop... can't use CMW recovery at all, and adb fastboot commands fail.. I don't know what else to really do at this point. Hope that clears the question I have.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
I'm having this issue as well. When I try to get into cwm now it says "remote: command not allowed in this device state"
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mrbeardy:
This is discussed before, the zip is not suitable for flashing via the tethered recovery. Youre supposed to copy the zip to the root of the device and it will find the update itself and prompt you to install it.

People who did this before apprently bricked their tablets and it had to get sent to Asus for repair.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
Wow....and there is no other way to get out of this bricked state at all.....because at this point I cannot find my serial number its been messed up in the system just shows 1's and I cannot find the box for the life of me....

If anyone knows how to reverse or get out of this please! Any tips.. Also if anyone at all has the recovery.img for ZenPad (Z580CA) please post a link I've looked and looked. There is a way to unbrick and recover just simply need to try it with a recovery image and I cannot find one for the life of me.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Looking at this from a high level block diagram perspective, I'm guessing that because the MM update has to be installed in a special way, it is modifying partitions in a major way, breaking things for us.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
Makes sense. I can still access droidboot, but factory reset doesn't work. Is there another way to flash back to an older version of the rom? Or do we need to wait for someone to figure out a new method for tethered custom recovery to fix our tablets?

Thank you for your help!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
You don't flash the update with cmw. Didn't you read anything about how we did it after the update was announce?

Can you boot to the bootloader?

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Its easy to figure out who didn't read how to do the update in the forum, its about all we discussed since the update came out.

Did you make a backup of the tablet before you did this?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
Yeah no I didn't even think about coming on to this site to see, I've been working with android for a while just assumed it can be installed like I've done some in the past... I'm an idiot.. trust me I wanna kick myself in the ass... No backup either... Only thing I can do is be on the Boot Droid Screen, the comp does see my tablet thru adb but most commands fail...Only thing I haven't tried is a recovery.img command I need that file.. Any ideas? Would this even work? I tried to factory reset in BootDroid.. but does nothing either freezes up restarts into boot... Someone suggested trying using the Asus Flash Tool but sadly I don't have that recovery zip for this device...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
Yep, I know I screwed up. I was stupid and didn't read.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
I just cant imagine there not being a way around getting it reset I found a post same thing happened on the Zen Phone but they fixed with a img recovery file and using a few ADB commands... If anyone knows a way to get those files.

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Hey Beardy did you use the Asus Flash Tool with the Recover.zip?

Do you have a recovery.img? Let me know!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Munk0:
So, I tried the launcher.bat version of rooting after I also flashed Marshmallow on my Z580CA today. I got the same error messages and it ended with "FAILED (remote: command not allowed in this device state)". But, my tablet was fine after I just picked "Reboot" instead of the first reboot option listed. I'm sure you have done this as you mentioned that it reboots to the logo in a loop.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hungry hustler:
hey, since my device came with the MM already on it, I've looked around a bit and i found that:

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294

its a debloater tool created by gatesjunior xda recognized developer which give u the option to block/disable system apps and bloatware on a NOT rooted phone, so i gave it a try and unfortunately on my z580c the "block" option is not available, but you can still disable apps, so i went forward and i try to disable as much as i can without breaking anything. it worked pretty good. so far this is what i disabled without any problems :

APK File Package Name

--------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------

AsusBackupDummy.apk com.asus.backuprestore

AsusBoost.apk com.asus.system.api

AsusCalculator.apk com.asus.calculator

AsusGallery.apk com.asus.gallery

AsusGalleryBurst.apk com.asus.ephotoburst

AsusKidsLauncher.apk com.asus.kidslauncher

AsusLiveDemoService.apk com.asus.livedemoservice

AsusLiveDemoUI.apk com.asus.livedemo

ASUSPhotoCollage.apk com.asus.collage

AsusSmartCrop.apk com.asus.smartcrop

AsusSoundRecorder.apk com.asus.soundrecorder

AsusSplendidCommandAgent.apk com.asus.splendidcommandagent

AsusVisualMaster.apk com.asus.visualmaster

BoostDozeMode.apk com.asus.boostdozemodeservice

CalendarProvider.apk com.android.providers.calendar

MyASUS.apk com.asus.ia.asusapp

QuickMemo.apk com.asus.quickmemo

QuickMemoServices.apk com.asus.quickmemoservice

QuickPanel.apk com.asus.quickpanel

SuperNote.apk com.asus.supernote

ZenCircle.apk com.asus.zencircle

there is a lot of other asus apps there, but i wasn't sure if the device needs them to function properly. Can somebody tell me what apps are safe to disable, will be much appreciated!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
Thanks yea sadly that didn't work for me as easily...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mrbeardy:
My tablet isnt bricked, i installed the update from within android as intended.

Im not going to attempt to flash a different recovery unless i know its compatible with MM and right now I dont know if there is one. It still doesnt get round the locked bootloader which is why we need to use the tethered recovery.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bert_747:
That would be an awesome help my only last restort is the recovery thanks again for the response!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gianni:
I installed twrp with the launcher script, ok and rooted, but it has no touch, so is unusable! Any idea? I've tried the 4 recovery style and the 4 T, but only T2 works
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pkemeling:
In case you guys are interested, Asus has just released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for ZenPad S 8.0

http://www.asus.com/nl/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_S_80_Z580C/HelpDesk_Download/

I've installed it by copying it to the root of the internal storage and have the OS update it automatically
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macallik:
Also works if it is on the SD Card as well fyi.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Starfury:
Out of interest, did you read the last few pages before posting that?

:)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
LOL!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] johnp357:
LOL.... was very helpful wasn't he?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Wow. It actually happened! :victory:

So let me get this straight. The options are: 1. Stay on LP with root or 2. Update to MM with no way to root? Tough decision. Not sure if it's worth it to lose root.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Bysler:
Just updated mine, the 64gb version, and it's running silky smooth so far. Thanks for posting the link!. Somehow I knew that ASUS would deliver MM, but never thought as only by manual installation.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] brlowe:
I did a factory reset and setup my tablet as new. Yes I do not care about what was on the tablet. Removed my Micro SDcard.

I then downloaded the update zip. Using file manager I copied the file to the root of the internal SDCard folder in file manager. Now it is not prompting me for the update and I'm not sure how to kick it off. What am I doing wrong?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
Restart the tablet and it will prompt you to install, when the tablet starts up.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] brlowe:
I have done that and it did not prompt.

Just to make sure I have everything correct.

File name is UL-P01M-JP-5.4.9.0-user.zip

And in file manager it is in the Home>root>sdcard folder

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I think I found it. That version 5.4.9.0 is for JP versions. I need the 5.4.3.0 version for WW version of the pad. Downloading that now to see if that fixes my issue.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
You are correct. If your current version starts with WW, that is the version you need.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] brlowe:
Ok it is updating now. Thank you
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
How do I preseve ext SD?

I don't plan to upgrade to MM until someone figures out root. But I read ahead and learned that MM can integrate your ext SD card into main memory.

I don't want any changes to what I have now. If/when I update to MM, do I have to do anything proactive to preserve my ext SD?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
You should get a prompt after installation asking if you want to use you external sdcard as internal memory or a independent drive.

Something like that.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gianni:
But this way you lose your internal memory, if I remember well
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Not if you choose portable memory.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Anyone got a sceen shot (or a link to one) for dummies like me?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
For those that updated to MM, how is your tablet's performance? Better, worse, the same? What about battery life? With Doze, it should be better. Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wxman123:
So after the update my lock screen automatically dims to an unreadable level after about 2 seconds. I have auto brightness off. Any way to prevent this behavior?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gianni:
Settings - screen (maybe...)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wxman123:
No, that won'd do it, but thanks. Anyone else have any ideas?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
The battery life is definitely better and everything is smooth and snappy. Right now I am showing 61% w/ 3hr 22min SOT and last night it sat for more than 10 hrs and only dropped 1%, so it "dozes" well. I keep screen brightness at around 47% and using Splendid, I have it set to "vivid" which looks great IMHO. As far as no-root goes, I am using the debloater suggested by [MENTION=2174932]Hungry hustler[/MENTION] in post #1038 that does the job of Titanium as far as freezing system apps for battery saving. I am also doing a 5 day trial of AdGuard that seems to be doing ad blocking on par with AdAway. So for the 2 main reasons I would want root, there are non-root alternatives.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
+1

Except I just go into settings/apps and just disable the bloatware.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
FYI....the de-bloater will disable any of the ones that have the "greyed out" disable button. Cheers :cool:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
FYI... I already knew that, changes nothing though.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] popozao:
Battery life is way better. I was a little sad about losing root, but I was using it partly to improve the batt life because it sucked in LP. I do miss xposed, though.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] prozack1983:
Has anyone spoken to the original guys who got the temp recovery on lollipop and if they have any insights into how to proceed from here?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68717633&postcount=1028
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gianni:
Could you tell me the 3 main hacks you used in xposed?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] yets:
What battery life/SoT are you guys getting now in comparison to Lollipop?

I ask because I got 7hr30min SoT yesterday, that is mostly browsing but OS is considerably the largest drain, not screen. Just wondering what you guys are getting? I have a theory as to what the drain is but need to know if it's picturing on other tablets
[Miscellaneous Android Development] buddywiser:
Which V4A file are you using for this?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] popozao:
Battery/performance - Amplify, Greenify, memory bug fix

I really miss

YouTube background play, adblock

Lock screen widgets (can use other lock screen, but it was nice)

Misc - blocking Google games and wallet services in games, add-ons for other apps (kindle, insta, etc)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Munk0:
Everything is so much smoother. I never understood why the Lollipop version stuttered so much with such great hardware specs. A good example is if you load up Google Maps and simply move the map in circles it's buttery smooth. On Lollipop it would stutter as if background processes kept interrupting the performance.

Battery seems to last at least an hour longer in my daily usage.

I used root before to set the GPU to Performance mode and set the CPU to a minimum of 1.1 GHz to improve the performance. Now I don't need to do this anymore or actually can't without root. I know the higher minimum clock speed was eating my battery faster but I have a level of performance that I wanted/expected from the device. Marshmallow now seems to have given me what I always wanted. If/when root finally comes along I'll still mess with the CPU/GPU settings but that is just how I like to play with my devices.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
Thanks everyone for your comments on the difference between 5.0 and 6.0. I will upgrade my tablet although I will lose root. However, I was only using root for Greenify (which Doze appears to duplicate the same time) and Titanium Backup (will use that app to disable Asus apps I don't use). Losing the ability to backup my apps & data will be the only major thing that I will not like but I should be fine. My phone is still my main mobile device (which is rooted).
[Miscellaneous Android Development] prozack1983:
It really is much more usable and the difference between battery life is night and day . The horrible regret I have been living with since I bought it is fading somewhat. Root would be sweet, though.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gianni:
Agree, also now root is becoming an obstacle: I have 2 banking apps that refuse to work under root for safety reason
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
One way transform?

Since it seems like the cwm tether trick doesn't work with the MM update, then updating is a one way operation? That is, if you update to MM, there's no going back? (Would a Factory Reset take you back to the OEM LP or the newly installed MM?)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] johnp357:
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[Miscellaneous Android Development] gamation:
Hi everyone! I just got a new z580c with 2Gb Ram, 1.8Ghz CPU and 32Gb drive. It came with Android 6.. which is an issue for meu because i'm unable to create another user account for my wife.. is there a way to add multi user support?

Thanks!

Pedro Gama

Portugal
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
Since I stupidly tried to flash the mm update in tethered recovery and now my device is borked for the moment, I was thinking about trying to do an RMA with Asus. Is that a dumb idea? Will they be able to tell I was messing with the recovery? Does anyone have experience with their RMA? Should I wait and hope we get root again so I can fix it?

Thanks for your input.