yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Gho$ty:
It also shows the same after 24% it shows "E: signature verification failed"

"installation aborted"

I also followed this process

1. Download the firmware on your PC

2. Rename it to MOFD_SDUPDATE, enable the view extension of the files option and check that the file has only .zip, .zip.zip is not accepted and the procedure will fail. (you should have MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip)

3. Now format the sd card in windows with default settings (fat32)

4. Copy the MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip on the newly formatted sd card

5. Shut down your phone and insert the sd card

6. To boot in recovery mode you need to:

a. Hold the power button and volume down key all together

b. When the first Asus logo appears, release the keys.

7. Go to update from sd card and located the MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip

8. Then flash

9. You can format the cache partition if you like

Is there anothere way to flash from pc?? plz help
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
are you sure you have the right firmware zip file? and the file is not corrupted? the whole firmware zip is about 1.3gb in size. you can download it directly from asus website
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Gho$ty:
Yes I have official farmware From asus website & it is 1.3 GB I also downloaded 106 version to test it but it shows same. Maybe this is coz my root. For unrooting I deleted su from xbin & uninstalled super su. When I google this problem it shows me to install cwm for flashing it. what shuld I do??
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
flashing the whole firmware should remove root completely, you shouldn't have to do any other stuff like deleting su binary

AFAIK that error you're getting is from a corrupted zip file

make sure that your firmware file is not corrupted, check/verify the zip file with winrar or 7-zip for errors, before and after you copy it to your sdcard. if it's corrupted, then you have to get a good copy and download it again. HTH
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Muminek111:
Please. Can I use this root for new update ww_12.8.5.172 version. Thanks.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
yes
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] 96DANGER96:
Have you tried it? For me it does not work

Update: working

Edit:

we have locked bootloader, ok, but we also know how to untamper the device, can't we flash CM12 from twrp recovery?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
No idea :/

theorically, yes, practically, i have no clue.

we should extract the build file from the twrp (since we know they works) and build a CM, but first we have to find someone who can do it, second, we have to find someone to test it
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] 96DANGER96:
I don't know exactly building process, so for me can be difficult, but I know how to repair my phone, so I can test it!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Meanwhile, i updated first post with some updated info and file
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rieholic:
i have root for ZE500KL in new frimware, but still not work for lucky patcher?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
For lucky patcher perhaps you can try turning off mount namespace separation in supersu settings
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Gho$ty:
Tnx bro It was a corrupt file. It is coz idm fails on last moment so downloaded 172 version via Firefox now I m on 172 version. Root is working fine. Now all I need is cwm & cynogen mod :D tnx all
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] yusufandrian:
Hi yesterday the new firmware was coming but my phone is rooted and update failed. I'm planning to remove root in my current version, did I lost my phone data and apps?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] guto8797:
Hello, would this work on the Z00ED? And if it does, what can't I do after rooting it (updating, stuff like that)? I am scared to try since I am a noob with smartphones
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
Yup mate Z00ED is the model number of ZE500KL :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] capeorigins:
new firmware? You were about to receive an update?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] MateVLC:
Cant update ZE500KL

Hi! I´m trying to update my rooted ZE500KL, but there is an error and the installation is aborted

[IMG="screenshot"]http://imgur.com/2Tp7MrV[/IMG]

http://imgur.com/2Tp7MrV

Please. Need your help.

Saludos
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
wrong procedure, you are in recovery, not in download mode, reread the guide and redo
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] yusufandrian:
Thank you for your reply. I mean I have receive an OTA update (version xxx.172) couple days ago but when I update, it failed because I'm still root. Now I have downloaded the new firmware version from Asus website and planning to remove root and root again in new version. What I ask is did my phone apps and data get deleted once I remove root and manually update the new version via recovery mode?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] MateVLC:
I think I have a similar problem that yusufandrian.

My phone is rooted, and when I directly download the automatic update, that I have received from Asus, the phone reboots and goes to bootloader with the error I mentioned

Do I have to unroot, install update and re-root?

Thanks
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
here's what i did to update my firmware:

1. DL'd whole firmware zip from ASUS website (the latest one - .172)

2. Placed it on the root folder of my sdcard, then system auto-detected the file for update

3. Just follow the prompts to update (the phone will auto reboot to recovery and flash firmware zip)

4. after update is done, phone will reboot normally

5. redo the rooting process (yup doing this will remove root and any mods you installed to your /system folder, cos it flashes whole system image)

6. redo installation of xposed (if you use it, yup you have to redo it again)

HTH :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cybermat:
It was not a BOOTLOOP, my neuce used mod boot of another Zenfone2 (i think ZE550KL), then the phone went stuck at Asus logo. So he continued making mistakes...till also the recovery was not starting anymore.

I was afraid of a hard brick!

First of all i tried to flash the stock bootloader without any luck (same Asus logo stuck).

Then

I flashed in fastboot mode the stock recovery.

I entered in recovery and performed a wipe factory

I flashed the latest firmware present on Asus website via ADB sideload procedure

but still no luck, the same stuck at Asus logo. I also tried to boot with original boot without flashing (fastboot boot boot.img) and the phone was booting properly till the next reboot.

Then i tried to follow again the root procedure and i booted with mod boot (this time with the ZE500KL right one!) and surprise surprise the phone started again. Now i disabled the OTA update and slapped my neuce :D

What i suspect is that something had been edited with a root boot not belonging to the model, so only a right mod boot could help in this case.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] ConcernedTherapist:
ZE500KG user here. Is anyone else having trouble getting the update? According to this we should be getting the 172 update, but I can't find it anywhere on the support page to download. OTA also does not work.

Is it just delayed or what?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] canset:
Can't back up / restore using titanium backup apps in ze500kg

Hii.. sorry for out of topic. I just need some help. my phone is ze500kg & it has been rooted, when i tried to using titanium backup , I cant use that apps well. super su has been allowed. but when i want to back up my other apps using that, it can't back up. even when i tried to restore my back up before, the apps can't restore it well. anyone has the same problem using titanium backup?? if u have a solve problem for this apps please tell me. i really appreciate it. sorry bad in english :)

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I dont get it either. I try to update.. but no update found. may be it is not released yet for ze500kg.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] ConcernedTherapist:
Not a good sign. I've emailed support 3 days ago and I still haven't heard from them. I'm hoping they're just delaying it instead of completely canceling the update.

#EDIT

I've finally received a response. It's not good news though. Here it is translated from Indonesian.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Resolute:
Is this method unlock bootloader?

Does this method unlock bootloader?

Does it affect the warranty?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
Hey !

It is probably a stupid question, but I didn't find the way to use the command "fastboot boot mod_boot.img" while being on bootloader. Can someone help me with it ? (I HAVE installed the adb drivers and I've got the ze500kl model).

Another question: where should I put the mod_boot.img ? Internal or External storage ?

Thanks :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] salinn:
doesn't reboot... help !

Hi !

it looks like this root method is exactly what I'm looking for... but when I type reboot, my phone (ZE500KL) starts rebooting and freezes on the first screen (saying asus and powered by android)

I have the same issue when I try to manually enter into fastboot mode (using the power button and volume up)

any idea ??

thanks

(I'm a total rookie so please use words I can understand ;) )
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
First, the fastboot mod will never boot. Well I guess, that's what happens to mine and he's working properly in normal boot.

Then for the freeze, well that's not a good new. The last time I got this was a brick and I had to reinstall the firware on my phone :/

Hope someone else ha better news than me, and the answer to my question ^^
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Thanks a lot for your help!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Ok, update before going to sleep!

With the HUGE help of [MENTION=6584695]CTXz[/MENTION] i managed to compile the recovery (TWRP)

BUT

it doesn't boot (error: "FAILED (remote: bootimage: incomplete or not signed)"

CTXz supposed is because we miss the recovery-dt.img (that we should supposed to find in the boot.img) and put it in the device tree with THIS code inside the BoardConfig.mk

I unpacked the boot.img but i haven't found it.

This is what i found:

I'm going to sleep now (1.40am) and I'll be unavailable until next week.

I'm going to update the first post with the information we get.

Goodnight everybody!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cAmiat:
Great work guys!

Here's my BoardConfig.mk:

USE_CAMERA_STUB := true

# inherit from the proprietary version
-include vendor/asus/ASUS_Z00E_2/BoardConfigVendor.mk

TARGET_ARCH := arm
TARGET_NO_BOOTLOADER := true
TARGET_BOARD_PLATFORM := unknown
TARGET_CPU_ABI := armeabi-v7a
TARGET_CPU_ABI2 := armeabi
TARGET_ARCH_VARIANT := armv7-a-neon
TARGET_CPU_VARIANT := cortex-a7
TARGET_CPU_SMP := true
ARCH_ARM_HAVE_TLS_REGISTER := true

TARGET_BOOTLOADER_BOARD_NAME := ASUS_Z00E_2

BOARD_KERNEL_CMDLINE := console=ttyHSL0,115200,n8 androidboot.console=ttyHSL0 androidboot.hardware=qcom msm_rtb.filter=0x237 ehci-hcd.park=3 androidboot.bootdevice=7824900.sdhci lpm_levels.sleep_disabled=1 earlyprintk
BOARD_KERNEL_BASE := 0x80078000
BOARD_KERNEL_PAGESIZE := 2048
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cAmiat:
For some reason, I can't paste long texts so here's the rest of the file:

# fix this up by examining /proc/mtd on a running device
BOARD_BOOTIMAGE_PARTITION_SIZE := 0x00380000
BOARD_RECOVERYIMAGE_PARTITION_SIZE := 0x00480000
BOARD_SYSTEMIMAGE_PARTITION_SIZE := 0x08c60000
BOARD_USERDATAIMAGE_PARTITION_SIZE := 0x105c0000
BOARD_FLASH_BLOCK_SIZE := 131072

TARGET_PREBUILT_KERNEL := device/asus/ASUS_Z00E_2/kernel

BOARD_HAS_NO_SELECT_BUTTON := true

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@Jhyrachy I think you need to update on Google Drive file permissions for the links you posted on the OP.

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Check this out:

http://myzen.asus.com/2015/10/13/official-bootloader-unlock-for-zenfone-2-is-now-available/
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rajlko:
This is for zenfone 2, not for zenfone 2 series.

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[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Updated permission on gdrive file in OP!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Little and stupid update

Following this: https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro

The command: BOARD_MKBOOTIMG_ARGS

Is to include a ramdisk.

This mean we should use our own, but since is in .gz i have no idea how to handle it
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] ansebovi:
guys ,just a doubt,do u guys have unlocked bootloader to flash custom recovery?? or creating tethered recovery??
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rajlko:
we do not have anything, we are trying how to make custom twrp recovery for ze500kl or ze550kl.

official unlock bootloader may be downloaded from asus site for ze551ml

https://www.asus.com/in/Phone/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/

hope you will find it helpful.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] ansebovi:
thats exactly y i asked,..what is the use of creating custom recovery when no method for unlocking bootloader of laser has been found yet..

i think its better to try tethered recovery so you guys atleast can root it with that, like ssj created for zf2
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Edit: browser bugged out.

Btw, we are trying to make a tethered recovery, if you have more suggestion about how to do it we are glad to hear them.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] turbo_c:
Any improvement guys?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] miau9202:
I had repacked your twrp build with signature from stock kernel,

and trying to boot.

here's the info:

downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.426s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)
finished. total time: 0.638s

it seems bootloader accept to boot twrp, but fail when it can't find dtb (dt.img).

and here's a warning:

DON'T DO THIS ON YOUR PHONE!

IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR PHONE,

IT WILL CAUSE YOUR PHONE STUCK IN FASTBOOT MODE ON BOOT.

you will need manually boot with 'fastboot boot boot.img' command every time,

and 'fastboot continue' will crash your phone.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
I found dt.img! Here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1pErR_Eg7cXb3l3aWVlNzIxSFU/view?usp=sharing

Also, how do you managed to resign with the stock kernel signature?

I'm trying to compile it now!

btw, how do you broke your bootloader? you used "fastboot boot recovery.img"?

THIS IS THE COMPILED VERSION: maybe not, remaking it

I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITY FOR ANY POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] miau9202:
yes, just used "fastboot boot recovery.img".

I know, responsibility is on me, I will bring my phone to asus cs to reflash.

I will send you pm how to resign (maybe I'm wrong) after I wake (here is 4 am now).
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Jhyrachy:
Ok, final update for few days:

I managed to compile a recovery with the dt.img, here is the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1pErR_Eg7cXTDJRdmVraUh4QWM/view?usp=sharing

BUT the phone still do not allow me to boot it, probably because the signature is not ok.

Also, i contacted [MENTION=1071291]ssj[/MENTION] about the "tethered" recovery and he said it's an Intel only things, so all the stuff we have done is pretty much useless to root, unless we manage to unlock the bootloader, because we have no way to run it.

I'll take a few weeks breaks to take care of my exams and other stuff.

I already uploaded all my stuff, and i will reformat the first post to include them all.

Thanks for your help and partecipation, I hope you'll conclude more then me.

Good luck everybody :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cLeAv0:
Are you sure fastboot boot makes it stuck to bootloader? I thought fastboot flash boot did this. I also have this problem now and I already sent my phone to RMA. I probably think this is not a glitch but the bootloader assigns tampered = true if you do anything in fastboot and makes us stuck in there? I'm not really sure. Can you check using fastboot oem device-info?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] miau9202:
fastboot oem device-info:

(bootloader)	Device tampered: true
(bootloader)	Device unlocked: false
(bootloader)	Device verified: false
(bootloader)	Device authorized: false
(bootloader)	Device check_fused: false
(bootloader)	Device reboot_reason: 0x00
(bootloader)	Device SSN: **************
(bootloader)	Skip check bat id enabled: false
(bootloader)	Charger screen enabled: true
(bootloader)	Display panel:
(bootloader) Device project: ZE500KL
(bootloader) CPU_RV=007050e1
(bootloader)	Device resize: true
(bootloader) SB=Y

after I boot the old but signed twrp, it seems assigned tampered.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cLeAv0:
I see. I just hope this doesn't void our warranty if RMA'ing will see this.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] miau9202:
I don't really care about that, if I can get root.

there's a news:

I compiled twrp with [MENTION=4370703]Jhyrachy[/MENTION] 's device tree, and fake sign.

here's my terminal:

Miau-Mac-Pro:mkbootimg Miau$ fastboot boot twrp_signed.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.668s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.329s]
finished. total time: 0.997s

And screen become black and self reboot in few sec.

if boot the stock recovery.img, the screen also become black for few sec and display the recovery menu.

So I guess there's two situation:

1. fake sign pass the validation, but cannot boot with the wrong device tree, and it reboot.

2. fake sign cannot pass the validation, and it reboot.

but before I fake sign in ramdisk, it would crash if you boot,

so it can't be situation 2, and I think we still have chance to boot twrp.

thanks everyone.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] PPPatrick:
Bought this phone (ZE500KL) at Dec. 16 and then upgraded to v12.8.5.156.

Use this version of firmware for daily use and check if new phone has any issue.

Upgraded to v12.8.5.172 (the latest version) yesterday and applied root instruction in this article w/o any issue!

Thanks all of you :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rieholic:
i have working TWRP FOR ZE500KL, but i cant post thred for new member.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] salinn:
Hi !

thanks for your asnwer.

I now have reinstalled the firmware (now I have WW_12.8.5.172)

But it still freezes at the same screen, the only difference now is that it's written "fastboot mode !!! press power to restart system)...

any idea ?

did I do something wrong when reinstalling the firmware ?

FYI I first installed a previous firmware WW....106 and still got stuck at asus logo...

thanks for your help!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rieholic:
find boot.img from frimware.zip and use fastbot mode to flash. fastboot boot boot.img
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
Still needing the answer :P

Sorry about this, but can't find a way :rolleyes:
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
you don't have to put the mod_boot.img in your phone, you just put it anywhere on your PC, then you open command prompt there (in the same folder where you put mod_boot.img), and that's where you execute the ADB and fastboot commands :)

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it's supposed to be like that when you're in fastboot mode, cos it's waiting for you to input commands xD

if the fasboot commands aren't working, then something must be wrong with your driver files for fastboot
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rieholic:
Flash this TWRP.img work for ZE500KL test by me https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/c...XrfWj9oKfpGIJyt7IBJmUD2eMK2N6PFtyo7/file?dl=1
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
The problem is that the command prompt doesn't recognizes the commands, as if they didn't exist, but I have installed adb drivers, maybe I did it the wrong way ? Just have to install from here, right ? (I'm Win 8.1, even if I'm pretty sure that's not the problem here, that could be useful to know)

Thanks for answering anyway :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
what do you mean "the command prompt doesn't recognizes the commands"?

nothing happens when you type fastboot? or your device isnt recognised?

to check if the fastboot drivers are properly installed, enter "fastboot devices" command while device is in fastboot and connected to pc
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
That's what I thought, drivers aren't properly installed, but I've installed adb as in the thread using the second version (the first one did'nt work idk why)

--> "Fastboot" isn't recognised as an internal or external command.

I even have adb.exe in the tasks and the ADB files somewhere in the ASUS folder.

--> C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\PC Link\tools

Thanks, one more time :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
i think it's much better to install ADB system-wide, so it would work on any folder you're in

i also had some problems regarding the fastboot drivers before, because it doesn't auto install

what i did was to install the adb and fastboot drivers manually.

*note - adb and fastboot uses different drviers

i downloaded and unzipped the usb driver files from asus website, then i put the phone in fasboot mode, connected it to pc, then looked at device manager. you'll see an item there with yellow exclamation mark (meaning the pc system doesnt have the right drivers installed). right click on that item and install the drivers manually. just point to the folder where you unzipped the driver files from asus

hth mate
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] duzztin92:
works perfectly in the latest update WW_12.8.5.172..updated through google play and installed as system.. thanks.. any system apps that is safe to uninstall,??
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
I'll try thanks :)

You mean that you first installed the adb / fastboot drivers, and after you manually installed the ASUS drivers to the fastboot device ? Why installing adb and fastboot if the ASUS ones make the job ? I missed something :confused: :o

Thanks you :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] wulfe13:
yup mate thats what i did, i installed adb/fastboot system-wide using the installer, then i manually installed fastboot driver using the asus usb driver package (you can find this on asus website)

you still need that adb/fastboot installer to install the adb and fastboot app in your system, the drivers to recognise your phone can be a separate package (in this case, asus)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Alcatraz2027:
Applications that can be safely removed

50+ Games

Amazon Kindle

Asus Backup

Asus Calendar

Asus Email

Asus MiniMovie

Asus Mobile Manager

Asus Party Link

Asus System Webview

Asus ZenUI PC Suite

Asus Browser

AsusFMRadio

AsusFMService

AWS

Bbbler Actors

Books

BRapps

Chrome

Clean Master

Data Transfer

Dr Safety

Dreye

Easy Mode

Ezding

eztable

Felbridge FlipFont

Fresh Green

Galaxy4

Gameloft

Gmail

Google Plus (G +)

Google Drive

Google Search

Gplay Music

Gplay Movies

Hangouts

HoloSpriralWallpaper

JawboneUp

KKBox

Lovely Pink

MFinanceHK-Bold

Mirror

Music2

My Asus

MYingHei_18030-M

MYuppyHK_Medium

MyWater

Newsstand

NoiseField

Omlet

PCLink

PhaseBeam

PhotoCollage

PhotoFrameWidget

PhotoTable

PlayGames

PlayTo

Puffin Free

Remote Link

Share Link

SuperNote

SystemUpdate

TalkBack

TripAdvisor

Tripadvisor

UpdateLauncher

Videos

VisualizationWallpapers

What's Next

YahooAuction

YahooECShopping

YahooMall

ZenCircle

ZenFlash Camera

ZenTalk

Zinio

ZSProvider

Gallery from Asus

Kid Mode

Dictaphone from Asus

File manager from Asus

Calculator from Asus

Maps Google (Maps)

Quick Memo

Help ZenUI

Street View

Make it later (Do it Later)

Chat Omlet
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
Sure about it ?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] raddx:
"cannot load 'mod_boot.img': No such file or directory", when I try to launch the second command on cmd

oh and I put the mod_boot.img both .zip and .img file, on both internal and external memory directory. Cause I have no idea how should I do it.

Greenhorn here.

Thanks in advance :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] rendyhe:
stock recovery

I have problem into recovery mode in asus zenfone 2 laser ze550kg.

please help me. give me the stock recovery.img.

thanks
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Exao:
Okay I've finally suceeded !

Easier than I thought :D

It was indeed a problem with the drivers, that worked with this tool: Minimal ADB and Fastboot.

Thanks a lot for having helped me :)

EDIT: Xposed framework says that it isn't ready for my SDK (version 21) or my processor (arm64-v8a). Any safe fix ?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] raddx:
anyone?

ZE500KG here btw. Been doing everything I know so far accordingly to OP. Nothing tho