yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
Is fastboot connectivity working? (boot in bootloader mode and use "fastboot device" command to see if your phone is detected) Or is it only adb not working when in twrp?

You can update twrp using fastboot commands when in bootloader mode:

fastboot flash recovery file_name.img

fastboot erase cache

fastboot reboot-bootloader

(replace "file_name.img" by the file name of the recovery you want to flash.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mb_guy:
I have good luck with these adb tools. Also did you reboot pc after removing old drivers, sometime things just magically work after.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

TWRP is updated from fastboot (fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img)

https://dl.twrp.me/m7/
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syrup4:
THANK YOU.

There has been progress.

So I installed the new TWRP posted, version 2.8.7.0-m7.

At first it said signature checking failed, so I booted the token thing from HTCDev again.

It then allowed me to install the new TWRP.

When the new TWRP was installed it came up with a screen with errors in red. "Can't write to Cache" or something.

I was going to write them down but it restarted itself then got stuck.

However once I turned the phone off and on again then went into recovery the new version allowed "MTP Device" to be recognized as a drive on my computer and I was able to copy over Misc_Tool_1.00.zip.

It still won't boot though. Anyway then I was re-reading the steps to use the Misc Tool and it said I should be using twrp 2.6.3.3 as newer versions hang.

So would the next step to be to reflash an older TWRP like I did the new one?

Then install Misc_Tool.zip and follow the other instructions that went along with it in that guide posted on the last page?

Are there any other things I should copy onto the phone first in case the older TWRP stops the drive from showing up on my computer again?

I just thought I would double check before proceeding so that I do not make a bigger mess of it.

Thank you both again for your time:good:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
The tool Ive made will indeed hang if used with recent twrp version, sorry i forgot to mention that. So yes flash the 2.6.3.3 version and you should be able to use it without any problem. MTP isn't supported in 2.6.3.3 but you should be able to use "adb push" commands to transfer files, anyway I don't think you'll need any other file for now. Just change your version-main then relock your bootloader and flash the ruu.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mb_guy:
First I would download the ruu suggested by Alray to your computer (if you haven't already) have it in the adb folder

http://xdaforums.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944

7.17.661.7 ruu

Then

Just flash the older twrp like you did the installed version

fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img

fastboot erase cache

fastboot reboot-bootloader

then run the misc tool and change cid

Then

then flash the ruu (it will replace twrp and rom with stock versions)

use the "how to flash" instructions on the first page of ruu download page.

Note: you MUST use htc_fastboot. Download it and place in the adb folder.

phone will reboot and then continue when flashing the ruu, don't rush, will take 10-15 min
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
:good::good:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mb_guy:
[MENTION=4654136]alray[/MENTION]

I just noticed from his getvar, he is telus.

version-main and ruu should be 7.17.661.7
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
You're right :good: thanks, will edit previous posts :good:

[MENTION=5272975]Syrup4[/MENTION] you need the 7.17.661.7 RUU and change your version main to 7.17.661.7 using the tool, not 7.17.631.7 like ive mentioned earlier (sorry, probably made a typo)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syrup4:
THANK YOU both so much.

I have a phone again :)

At first the RUU zip wouldn't work, but I must have just typed it wrong, or broke the download as when I downloaded it again it worked.

It is now:

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.61.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 4T.35.3218.16

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 7.17.661.35

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) serialno: Removed

(bootloader) imei: Removed

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m7_ul

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064

(bootloader) modelid: PN0712000

(bootloader) cidnum: TELUS001

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3879mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-eff4f609

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

So to root it now do I:

Move over supersu version 2.46 zip

Flash that unlock_code.bin again? (Do I have to go back to HTC Dev and download a new one? or is the token the same?)

Then flash the newest TWRP? Or an older version?

And install supersu version 2.46 using TWRP install button?

Then I can install that Camera white balance change to get rid of the green tint? Following the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2744757

Thank you again, so much. :good::good:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
Everything looks good here :good:

Yes, move the "update-supersu2.46.zip" file at the root of your internal storage.

You might need a new Unlock_code.bin from htcdev.com/bootloader but it won't hurt trying this one you already have first.

fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

Don't forget the capital U. If you have a "token check fail" then re-do the procedure to get a new one.

Yes or even better use that version: twrp-2.8.7.1-m7univ.img (12 MB) Updated: 8 Sep 2015

http://android.cmphys.com/twrp-m7/

exactly

The /system partition remains write protected by the kernel even if you have an unlocked bootloader + root which mean that auto white balance file (awb.cal) will be overwritten by the stock one at each reboot. (it will work but you'll have to redo the procedure each time your reboot the phone which is really annoying imo) You can either push the awb file before the kernel booted to bypass the write protection e.g: using twrp file manager or you can disable /system write protection by flashing a custom kernel like ElementalX 20.2 (easy to install, same process as installing supersu.zip, copy the kernel zip file to your phone storage and then "install" with twrp)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mb_guy:
Glad you are getting this done.

Copy over the 2.46 zip

Flash the Unlock_code.bin again, you can use the same one, note it is case sensitive.

Flash a new twrp recovery. The 2.8.7.0 you have should be fine. I'm running 2.8.5.0.

https://dl.twrp.me/m7/

!!! Important:!!! Make a nandroid backup from twrp. Select backup and use default settings. Do this before you root. You can always restore the phone to this current state if needed, or want to go back to stock unrooted.

Flash supersu.zip from twrp

That should do it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syrup4:
Thanks again :)

So I was following the instructions but when I went to backup the phone in TWRP, though it said it said successful, it listed errors in red throughout. Saying it was unable to mount cache. Is this normal? Or did I do something wrong?

Also regarding the white balance. Is there a guide somewhere on how to make it permanent using that zip file you linked to? Rather than the one that apparently only makes it temporary.

[IMG="Errors 1"]http://s15.postimg.org/wnreyay6z/Picture_79.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Error 2"]http://s12.postimg.org/97kn3mv3h/Picture_82.jpg[/IMG]

Thank you again, hope your days are going well.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mb_guy:
Regarding Twrp Backup. I didn't think cache was part of the default backup selections,did you select it. Cache is not required as it can be rebuilt, when a rom or ruu is flashed or if you wipe cache manually. So all is good with the backup.

I cannot speak to the white balance issue.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
The cache won't mount if it was recently wiped, and like you said, its not a concern since it will rebuilt itself when booting the rom.:good:
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaxs:
I am pretty sure this will not work on ATT LTE, but will it work on att hspa? This is the perfect phone for me. Im so tired of huge phones. And when they make a smaller or "mini" phone here in the US, they neuter it with lowered specs.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piskr:
It will. But don't buy the European model, go for China PLK-UL00 or better PLK-AL10. With the last one you can get even LTE in big cities if you spare some money for Sprint's or any of provides roaming on its network prepaid sim (it is a dual sim phone).

You can find fair accurate information on: http://www.willmyphonework.net/

You can buy it either from Chinese supplier, (Amazon, Oppomart) or one of European suppliers (Grossoshop, Topresellerstore). Buying from China should be the cheapest option but you don't have any real warranty. Make sure that european warranty is offered if you choose an european seller.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaxs:
Thanks so much for your feedback. Im trying to decide between this and the ZTE Axon Mini or maybe the Xiaomi Mi4C.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaxs:
Any clue what model number this is? http://www.geekbuying.com/item/HUAW...a-Core-20-0-MP-OTG-Touch-ID--Gray-348511.html
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piskr:
Chinese PLK-UL00. It supports 3g in the USA.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andre.borba007:
anyone can help me I'm having this problem

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> N910HXXU2COJ4_N910HOLB2COJ2_N910HXXU1COJ2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> sboot.bin

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> boot.img

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> system.img

<ID:0/004> modem.bin

<ID:0/004> cache.img

<ID:0/004> hidden.img

<ID:0/004> FAIL!

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

recovery mode E: Data cannot moount.

help .... :(

my galaxy note 4 n910h
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LTE-X:
Make sure that you've checked these:

1) Tried with a different cable.

2) Tried with a different USB port.

3) Make sure ODIN is running as admin in order to minimize software conflicts.

4) Reinstalled Samsung USB drivers.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] in with suraj:
I don't know its right or wrong to ask.. but I don't know how to make custom ROMs but am interested to ask my Dvs those are good ROM maker that can u make rims like Samsung J7 and J5 which are newly publish... its lollipop also dual sim.. I founded S5, Alpha note r and many of them.. so can we ported from j7 or j5....

thanjx
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adityaupreti:
Dont post it here this is wrong u need to post in grand 2 Q&A [MENTION=2455860]VECTUS[/MENTION] plz move this thread

And roms can't be ported from j5 &j7
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rhystagram:
backup app data of the xperia z2 (mainly game apps) without root?

sister wants to root her z2, but it's on 5.1.1, so phone obviously needs to be downgraded.

i've turned on backup & restore in settings & accounts sync automatically... i've also backed up to sony pc companion, though i'm not sure if it backs up the game data.

i know some games back up to game servers/google play games, not sure about some. if i move apps to sd card, will the data be stored there as well?

edit: could someone tell me if this is still the most used method of rooting?

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6502-03-23-4-0-546-completeguide-t3171219 using 17.1.2.A.0.314 going to 23.4.A.1.232
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingsasha:
You need ROOT, unfortunately, try ESfile Explorer, it can backup apk files

Edit: install recovery and do a factory reset it only deletes apps and it's data, internal storage will be untouched, then through recovery flash a pre-rooted zip :)

If you want anything i could try to help :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruce666:
game data are not stored in the cloud. There's no way to back up your game data. Downgrade will wipe your internal storage.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loonlekim:
Try Backup&Restore app to backup data to sd card. However, she can only restore it after she get back to 5.1.1.

So she needs to downgrade then root then upgrade thru recovery for rooted 5.1.1 then restore using Backup&Restore.

well, i havent tried this so im not really sure if this will work.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Amit.A:
This ROM is for India version as some languages are interpreting this rom so i have especially modified for Indian standards and all Korean languages are removed and some problems in messages adding +91 contact No# are resolved :o

Credits for [MENTION=4715639]yuguo0522[/MENTION]

if any one is left out please let me know as i am not much aware who has exactly done this ROM

Thank you for your interests

Rom will be uploaded in the thread as soon as its uploaded

XDA:DevDB Information

Aurora Team Galaxy Note-5 Rom For Note 3 N900 for Indian Standards , ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Contributors

Amit.A

ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2015-11-14

Last Updated 2015-11-14
[Galaxy Note 3 General] reachheng:
Cheer...... i will be waiting even i am not indian people but really want to try this Rom ! is it full 5 note ported ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kaliyaakakallu1:
Great!!!!

is it really a 5.1.x based rom??? If yes then please mention it in the post title

eagerly waiting!!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vipuljindal91:
No action memo in smart cover screen+no business card reader

I am using n900 galaxy note 3. I recently installed aurora s6+n5 rom v5.2 Everything is running smooth except action memo feature from smart screen has been removed. Also, when i try to add business cards to contacts, it force closes.

Loss of action memo widget in lollipop after upgrade from kitkat was already disappointing. Removing it from smart cover screen has almost rendered my stylus useless. Please help.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Dilshad Younes:
you can post it and we will testing your rom and tell you problem to make fix for it and we will helping u to make you rom the no. one

good luk >>> post it tomorrow if u dont mind:)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nubitolz:
Haaa..... a new base of rom. Can't wait to try it :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Amit.A:
guys this is just copy of aurora roms and pure English and made for Indian country and some apps added of 5.1.1 to this rom and also given support of rom control and also added theme store of note 5 and completely tweaked rom for max performance and battery and ram and now themeing toucwiz for 6.0 style
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Amit.A:
these are the screen shots
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Amit.A:
even ported pdf write and scrapbook of note 5
[Galaxy Note 3 General] amar1806:
Bravooo..

Dude you are doing fantastic job..

keep it up..
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nubitolz:
Ooh....so the rom it was not android 5.1.1 base??

it's the same android 5.0.2 aurora base? And add android 5.1.1 apps?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Amit.A:
yes
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sisarka:
good
[Galaxy Note 3 General] al3ra8y:
😒

I hate my n900 because don't have any n4 port 4.4.4 or s5 >< like n9005 :(
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mihiranpura:
Where is ROM download link?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Dilshad Younes:
ههههههه لا اتضوج يمعود هو هندي و سولفه تعبانة
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mostafa1055:
اي هو قال راح انزل واختفى
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gonzadk:
waiting for a downloading link
[Galaxy Note 3 General] malybru:
Mod Edit

@ [OP] ... Please PM me when you have a valid download link

Thread closed

malybru

Forum Moderator
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frojnd:
Hello there.

I just got Asus Zenfone 2 in my hands. Btw I ordered Asus ZenFone 2 32GB version ZE551ML but instead I got asus_z00ad. Does this matter?

Also seller sent me an item from Chine because UK warehouse (btw I ordered from amazon.co.uk) was out of stock...

Anyways I got a phone in my hands and after a boot I was shocked. Litereally 30+ preinstalled apps. From Clean master to some weird shorcuts on the screen to I don't know what, to asus backup and some other asus preinstalled apps and I almost puke when I saw it. I own Motorola mogo g 1st gen with nearly AOSP rom. And I can tell you that my Morotola moto G 1st gen encrypted is more responsive than Asus Zenfone 2 now unencrypted - I'm testing it :confused:

What did I miss here? Why does a monster of a hardware have 30+ preinstalled apps (probably has 40+) I just can't use it and when I tried to uninstalled an app it just soft rebooted and app was still there.

I tried to wipe/factory reset but I still have a ton of ugly bloated apps. Also when I installed antutu and run tests, it shows my phone as Auss z00ad and is bellow Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML <- the one I thought I ordered.

Should I return the phone? Should I get ZE551ML?

Since they shipped it from China will I have working LTE in EU? How do I Check what frequencies this phone from Chine works on?

Did everybody here get 30+ preinstalled apps on this phone?

Is there any stable AOSP rom for this phone because sorry Asus **** like this is just not acceptable. Maybe it's just my phone like that and maybe I should write an open letter to Asus :(

Sorry for writing like that but right now I don't know what to think.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElmirBuljubasic:
You need to up to date to unsiall all apps you want. Yeah you should return it.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frojnd:
What do you mean by "up to date"?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmoak:
Perform a system update from the app drawer or settings menu. The later updates allow you to uninstall almost everything.

Also the Z00AD is the ZE551ML
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ef1x:
Yeah mine is also ze551ml with z00ad version.

2.3 ghz 4gb 32 gb its ww out off the box. Maybe its just revised version of hardware , really dont know because asus has some strange model naming which can be misleading
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frojnd:
Ok I tried to do system update but I don't have any icon system update under Settings -> About I've attached screenshot. Also I don't see any system update from the app drawer :confused:

P.S. did anyone got preinstalled that blue robot from the right corner?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChiDi9901:
I think you should return this phone and order another Zenfone 2 from Amazon.fr or amazon.it. They sell WW versions. Getting a ch version or any version from Asia is no fun. Because, as you have already seen, they sometimes alter the software to prevent you from updating your phone. The WW version, officialy sold in Europe via Amazon I suggested above can let you update to the latest firmware, and then you can unintstall or disable most of the annoying apps.

Yeah you are totally correct, this phone has some good specs and is cheap, but the software is crap.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faddat:
I'm with you on this. I think the stock FW is terrible. I guess that the best I can say on the matter is that people here are working on the problem....

I have no idea what blue robot you mean, though. You might want to try resetting to default, maybe your phone was gently used before you got it?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiGecko:
If you still can - return it. You got a CN device with CN sku and broken WW firmware loaded on it. You can make it WW by changing sku and side loading full WW firmware, however your LTE bands most likely would not work. Save your self a headache and just return it.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frojnd:
That's bad :/ I will try and return it. I hope I won't have any problems with tax officers.

The blue robot heh, you can see it on my attachment one post above (right of the android version).
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faddat:
Ah, I know that blue guy! I lived in China for a while and that blue guy is some sort of ridiculous phone assistant-- I think that it is the one from baidu.com, but it could be one of the other Chinese tech sites. Most people there are mobile-only, and have never used a PC-- stuff like that is quite popular with many people. Then again, keep in mind that if you took your phone to China and gave it to someone, they'd tell you it was broken, because nothing would work because it hadn't had the google stripped from it, so it wouldn't be able to load-- anything at all coming from google.com. If you buy a phone in China:

1) Usually google's blocked at a FW level

2) Google has been stripped from android

3) Google has been replaced with baidu or a number of other popular chinese portals.

Scary facts:

Baidu maps owns google maps

The chinese web is getting so gosh-darn vital and chock-full of good software, even I can understand how people might not miss the big G that much.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intelprakash:
You got right model only. Asus Got 3 versions under the same model number ZE551ML & Z00AD (Yes. It's awfully confusing :mad:). Top of the line model with 4GB RAM & 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 processor, Mid range model with 4GB RAM & 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 processor and Low end model with 2GB RAM & 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 processor. All these models come with 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD display.

For further clarification see this post
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frojnd:
Ok you helped me alot already.

Is there a way I can check what frequencies my phone supports? Especially I'm interested for LTE if it supports 1800 and 800 or just one of them? How would I test this with a software?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frojnd:
What if I can't return?

What is Chinese sku and why did I get broken firmware?

Can you link me to some guides on how I can change sku and sideload full ww firmware? Would it be better for me to first root device, then install twrp make a backup and then try to change sku and sideload ww?

How can I check with software what bands does current lte support?

EDIT: Ok sku means stockkeeping unit. Meaning if my phone is really from China then it has CN sku. Ok my current firmware loaded on a phone is: LRX21V.WW-ASUS_Z00A-2.19.40.18_20150612_1183_user
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miku1024:
http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=14962&extra=page=1&mobile=2
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiGecko:
^^^

That is the guide that I used. Once you get to the step 6 - grab the 2.20.40.90 files and follow the instructions :)

I had to do that for mine with 2.20.40.93 full firmware and it side loaded fine.

I also did factory restore once I completed all the steps. My phone is perfectly fine, and I was able to flash latest firmware on it when it came out few days ago (I don't get OTA because I used Asus tool to get boot loader unlocked, so I have to do it by hand now, but if you just follow the guide, you should still receive OTA as it comes out no problem).

On the side note, once getting the phone to the latest firmware and disabling several app, and uninstalling others, since we have that option now - I really like the phone, and battery life is pretty good with the 139 firmware.