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[ZenFone 2 General] ameel:
You have to try like 1000 times before it works. I've 'unbricked' my phone at least 7 times now using xFSTK.

The following usually works for me:

1. Make sure phone is off for a few hours (hold power button for at least 10 seconds, make sure screen is black/off).

2. Setup xFSTK and click the "Begin Download" button.

3. Plug usb cable into pc

4. Plug usb cable into phone.

5. If it fails, immediately unplug usb cable from phone, click "Begin Download" button again, and re-plug usb cable.

6. If it fails, unplug phone, power off phone by holding button for at least 10 seconds and Do steps 2 to 6 all over again.

7. If it doesn't work after 30 minutes or more, repeat from steps 1 to 7 all over again.

It takes a while, it's frustrating, but it will 'randomly' work eventually. Just be patient.
[ZenFone 2 General] drakal10:
my device cannot even come to the hanging cables. When i try to power it on

with power+volume up it gets to moorefield state like 2 seconds and than i assume it shuts down (no connection to the pc).After app 1 minute it boots again in morefield mode and than again shuts down.

Is there any solution to this kind of brick state?
[ZenFone 2 General] ImChoey:
XFTSK Status: --Error Code: 0 - Success

XFSTK Log-- void MerrifieldDownloader::do_abort()

XFSTK LOG-- Abort

XFSTK LOG-- XFSTK_ZE550ML- sal358-amtech

XFST Status: Pass

XFSTK Status: Firmware download completed. COntinuing to OS.

XFSTK Status: Reconnecting to device - Attempt #1

It will just reconnect to device upto and boom nothing happens.

PLEASE HELP.

I have Ze551ML
[ZenFone 2 General] ameel:
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Don't unplug phone, just wait a little longer. If nothing happens, just restart whole process. This same thing has happened to me on at least 5 occasions that I remember. Just be patient and restart from beginning.
[ZenFone 2 General] ImChoey:
i didnt sleep because it keeps reconnecting and nothing happens. SO LAME.
[ZenFone 2 General] pawcioo132:
Dude, half of success ;)

first change gp flag from 0x800000807 to 0x80000807 (one zero less) and make sure the check box " enable gp flag override " is check.

and the second step when you flashnig a on log you will see this line "16:12:57 - XFSTK-STATUS--Firmware download completed. Continuing to OS..." press and hold " vol - " a power button then look on the bottom of xFTSK if the "scanning: MERRIFIELD, MOOREFIELD, &CARBONCANYON TARGET DETECTED:" change value from "0"for "1" release all buttons on your phone and flashing should go forward.
[ZenFone 2 General] Victor Andrade:
I'll try one more time to the email Asus get support. But I confess that when I'm doing for you, because my hopes are gone a long time. :(

Obs.: pawcioo132 You say for when the log this line: "16:12:57 - XFSTK-STATUS - Firmware download completed Continuing to OS ...." I press "volume -" + "power button", only when this line appears in the log is the time when the phone restarts, vibrates to display the USB cable (which does not appear) and climb the OS at that time i press these buttons and nothing happens, then press only the "power button" for 8 ~ 10 seconds and then "volume -" + "power button" there the xFSTK identified but raises the firmware again, but without success.
[ZenFone 2 General] yakub234go:
U tried switching ifwi files(L to M)
[ZenFone 2 General] Victor Andrade:
I tried once and the cell or vibrated to restart. But I will try again.

You would link these files to pass me? I do not remember where I downloaded it and have not kept them. Thank you for your help.

From what I see, it seems that he does not accept the firmware, I do not know..
[ZenFone 2 General] NAGAR04:
THe download stops after showing "firmware download complete continuing to os.". I am basically stuck at the first step only.

Please reply ASAP.:crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] ImChoey:
XFSTK LG LGPRGRSS

XFST LG LGERR

XFSTK ERR CDE 0 - success ; fail otherwise

XFSTK LG void MrreifieldDownloader:: d abrt()

Ho - The system will not load unless the file is for the specified device. Ze550ML For 2GB Ram 32GB internal zenfone 2. ZE551ML for 4GB Ram 64GB Internal INTEL Moorefield. It won't boot and just reconnect million times if the wrong file is inserted.

Warning:

Do not directly downgrade your Zenfone 2G/4G ( Ze550ML / Ze551ML ) from masrhmallow to lollipop to avoid Hard Bricking your device which may lead to FULLY NON OPERATING if the software colapses with the hardware.

ZeE551ML ( 4GB Variant ): /xFSTK_ZE551ML-sal358-amtech.vn/droidboot_dnx.img.POS_sign.bin

Ze550ML ( 2GB Variant ): xFSTK_ZE550ML-sal358-amtech.vn ( Extract it first before inserting )

+1 For this. Tested and Proven by me by experience.

Happy flashing flashaholics.

Not recommended for newbies btw.

It took me 19 hours to solve the simple problem.

:)
[ZenFone 2 General] BuckyBug:
Try using Asus Flash tool on windows 7.

Same error was with me until i used Window 7 machine.

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After completing starting steps, now i am flashing Firmware using Asus Flash Tool.

It detect my device and start flashing it but the flashing process continues till 1 hour and still goes on, basically it never stops flashing completely.

Please help.

If anybody have flashed Firmware then, how much time it took to flash in your case ??

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After completing starting steps, now i am flashing Firmware using Asus Flash Tool.

It detect my device and start flashing it but the flashing process continues till 1 hour and still goes on, basically it never stops flashing completely.

Please help.

If anybody have flashed Firmware then, how much time it took to flash in your case ??

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After completing starting steps, now i am flashing Firmware using Asus Flash Tool.

It detect my device and start flashing it but the flashing process continues till 1 hour and still goes on, basically it never stops flashing completely.

Please help.

If anybody have flashed Firmware then, how much time it took to flash in your case ??
[ZenFone 2 General] cristoferfconrado:
You have to flash even if the serial number is 0123456789ABCDEF , wait about 10 minutes then take off the usb cable and put it again, the true serial number will appear . Dont reboot your phone, just move the usb cable
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Put the fw dnx where the os dnx is and flash.

After you flash the dnx. Reboot phone and it should show the USB logo. After you get USB logo working flash all the files in the right place and flash.

Here are all the necessary files https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHR21YaDdXdUNlOGs/view? Usp = sharing.

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Put the fw dnx where the os dnx is and flash.

After you flash the dnx. Reboot phone and it should show the USB logo. After you get USB logo working flash all the files in the right place and flash.

Here are all the necessary files https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHR21YaDdXdUNlOGs/view? Usp = sharing.
[ZenFone 2 General] dsvictor:
Thanks bro. My device is in fast boot now. What is the next steps to flash firmware. Note: I bricked my device reverting from CM to stock

Sent from Galaxy Note4 using XDA-Developers App.
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Flash raw firmware with asus flash tool. Wait till your device starts showing commands on screen. Then wait till it is no longer showing commands. This means your bootloader is partitioned correctly.

When that is complete exit asus flash tool and then use temporary cwm to flash stock firmware. Raw firmware file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0v_vGzEh1G5WU1QTzlTOExIekU/view.

Temporary Cwm files https://docs.google.com/uc?authuser=0&id=0BzRHX4h-XXIxSGhUZnN5RlRxaUU&export=download.

Ps. Screen may get funked up a bit while flashing temporary cwm don't worry its normal. Also you can download stock firmware from asus site. Put stock firmware file in sdcard.
[ZenFone 2 General] dsvictor:
Successfully unbrick my ZF2. Thanks friend.

Sent from Galaxy Note4 using XDA-Developers App.
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Did all go well
[ZenFone 2 General] vgrisi:
I do not .... Here I do not go out of 4 color screen. :(
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Just flash all files again in xfstk downloader
[ZenFone 2 General] dsvictor:
Yes bro. Flash again all files. I flash around 5/6 times to get fast boot screen. Now my zenfone 2 is unbriked. Thanks you for all your help.

Sent from Galaxy Note4 using XDA-Developers App.
[ZenFone 2 General] Victor Andrade:
Only I still to the same. I can not solve it. :(
[ZenFone 2 General] fagnerock:
Recovery Functional

Hello! when you make a formatting these with raw files, the bootloader is locked back, then you need to unlock it again in order to install a new recovery like TWRP.

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Hello! when the AFT identifies the serial phone generic way (123456ABCDEF) means did everything right as tutorial boss. However, there is a trick. After making the flashing for the first time with the generic serial (about 20 minutes), remove brusquely cable, close the AFT and open again, then insert the cable again and the serial will be correct, and you can make the flash procedure until the end.

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Hello! when the AFT identifies the serial phone generic way (123456ABCDEF) means did everything right as tutorial boss. However, there is a trick. After making the flashing for the first time with the generic serial (about 20 minutes), remove brusquely cable, close the AFT and open again, then insert the cable again and the serial will be correct, and you can make the flash procedure until the end.
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Did you flash the fw dnx in the os dnx place. Flash only that then the rest of the required files. Hope it works for you
[ZenFone 2 General] srkhan:
like some TV stations stop broadcasting on TV. than nothing comes up. no fastboot screen. hang on 4 color screen
[ZenFone 2 General] Victor Andrade:
US fw and the rest of Brazil files? Right ? I can try, to the same **** lol.

Do you have the link there? Thank you.
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Yes flash the fw dnx in is dnx's place. Phone should reboot and show USB logo on screen.

Once it does flash all the files in the appropriate places including the fw dnx. Files in link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oMRhweQ4CHR21YaDdXdUNlOGs/view? Usp = sharing.
[ZenFone 2 General] Victor Andrade:
Same thing :(

FW DNX goes on, the phone vibrates, but then the USB logo does not appear, the xFSTK no longer recognizes the ZF2 and ifwi does not pass.
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Hold down power button and volume + as soon as xfstk recognizes your device flash dnx like you did before. Be quick or xfstk will not flash fw dnx
[ZenFone 2 General] c_arivazhagan:
Bricked mine too...

I had my ZE551ml rooted and flashed debloated custom LP rom.

Last night I installed stock MM rom (downloaded from asus.com) through TWRP. It does not boot, just black screen with vibration. No LED's either.

I tried hard reset by removing battery (disconnecting it from mother board), doesn't help either...

Would this method work in my case?

Appreciate any help!
[ZenFone 2 General] ameel:
You guys seriously don't listen.

(1) Just have some patience!

(2) Turn off your phone and wait few hours

(3) Make sure phone is powered off

(4) Setup xFSTK and click 'begin download'.

(5) Plug in your phone.

(6) If it fails on the first try, quickly click the "begin download" again.

(7) If it fails on the second try, and it has an 'error' and will attempt again, just unplug, power off your phone and repeat from step (3).

(8) If it fails for half an hour or more, repeat from step (2).

FFS, my I 'bricked' my phone 4 more times since last week just messing around, and fixed it using xFSTK just with some damn patience and following the above steps.

If you wait for xFSTK to "re-attempt" downloading, (1) it will take FOREVER to go through 20 attempts, and (2) they will ALL FAIL. stop wasting time. follow my procedure above. for the love of god...
[ZenFone 2 General] Victor Andrade:
I followed all of these steps all day, believe me.

I believe that perhaps in some way, can be given problem on the plate. It's possible ?

Because no way the logo USB appears and before giving the brick, he did not recognize more on pc, it appeared who was carrying it to be on the charger and the battery was fixed at 50%. :(
[ZenFone 2 General] ImChoey:
http://mega.nz/#F! K4MHiAgL! DVuOKeH...9ffw! Xwc0BJrY

link is dead. Please provide new ones.
[ZenFone 2 General] vgrisi:
I'm at work, so not yet tested. I still have my ZF2 bricked. These files extract the new raw194 the ifwi and droidboot. The dnx took the official rom same number downloaded from the site asus. For those who are in the same situation I worth trying these files. I will test to get home.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_...1VESXFCRWVPUGM
[ZenFone 2 General] leanlek22:
zf2 bricked too

Hello! My phone turns on and shows the asus logo and then the black screen. I try to enter in bootloader but it's shut down when i press the button Power and Vol+. i Tried to use Asus Flash Tools but shows serial check failed. i tried XFSTK but don't download the OS and abort the operation. But when i plug on PC shows the SD and External SD. Help me!!! and sorry my bad english!
[ZenFone 2 General] Murgesh:
Got the success after trying for 1 month. Thanks for guidance. Only i have changed some bin files and it worked.
[ZenFone 2 General] TYCV:
*****IMPORTANT***** READ In Case of Failure.

Guys I have been trying to save my phone for 4days. I have done maybe 200 attempts I am using Windows 10. FINALLY I tried xfstk on a different PC (OS was XP) and my first attempt was SUCCESFUL. I wanted to know you if you stuck at failure in the program, try it on a different PC.

Note: On the another pc I installed IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0

iSocUSB-Driver_v1.2.0

xfstk-downloader_v1.7.0

and used xFSTK_ZE551ML-sal358-amtech.vn

I ALSO PROCEED THESE STEPS ARE TOLD IN THE VIDEO (didn't understand the language btw)

TYPE IN YOUTUBE : Tutorial - Zenfone 2 Unbrick/Restore (ZE551ML/ZE550ML) by Droid Will
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
Deleted. I didn't mean to post it here. Sorry.
[ZenFone 2 General] navekyo:
Same here. Anyone can help us ??

[IMG="error on fastboot"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/7/0/7/8/3/8/20160404_191821.jpg?key=Q3Y7rL6Y40k0gH5xHGbOFg&ts=1477557418[/IMG]

i have same problem, maybe the IC Emmc phone is brick..

Anyone please help us :crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] kamikaze.df:
I have bricked my ze551ml last night, and come to this post, but all links to files are offline.

I probably make a mass to install twrp and unlock bootloader, but i seek google the issue "bootloop" and "zenfone dont start" and find many reports with batery flat cable, usb issues too ... now i cant say if my problem just from wrong flashing or can be coincidentally related with these reports because phone was conected to PC usb :rolleyes:

Please

Can someone repost files or turn online the original links?

OR

make a list of needed files (i have IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0, IntelSocUSB 1.0.4, xFsTk 1.5.1), i need the other files (original asus images). With names and versions perhaps i can find 'trought internet'. Just for information, my phone was with the UL-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.144 (MM 6) firmware when **** happened.

Plus can someone make more detailed instructions to install intelsocusb, as example, as the phone does not turn on at all, just vibrate, how i can enter in recovery, press vol + and power and 'release' at asus logo?? Or, how i can trust it is on when nothing do on screen or led, or butons ...

I want the shipment to repair the asus is the last alternative.
[ZenFone 2 General] ash219:
only display empty battery with a question mark ..........................how to unbrick .....plzzz help
[ZenFone 2 General] mango007:
I'm using w10 but always lost connection and Asus logo comes on the screen..... Don't know what I have to do....
[ZenFone 2 General] mango007:
18:52:50 – XFSTK-STATUS–Firmware download completed. Continuing to OS…

18:53:00 – XFSTK-STATUS–Reconnecting to device – Attempt #1

18:53:01 – XFSTK-STATUS–Reconnecting to device – Attempt #2

etc… the poof! Nothing happens. Even if i reboot it, still no bootloader.
[ZenFone 2 General] moo23:
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with your english man... I had such massive headaches reading your instructions... Jesus christ...
[ZenFone 2 General] sukhwant717:
you can try this one. here no one studied literature it is posted by a programmer. for God sake! you r not here to judge english.

http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/help/thead-bricked-phone-updating-to-mm-tips-t3452785
[ZenFone 2 General] moo23:
I finally have it sorted by following your link!

Finally, something that makes a bit more sense!
[ZenFone 2 General] sukhwant717:
good to know. hope you can hit thanks button in that thread
[ZenFone 2 General] Craigst1:
Having issues quite early on i dont know what to try , MOOREFIELD driver appears and dissapears i get no ASUS Logo and reboots every 2 minutes only time screen turns on is when charging logo comes on when i hook it up sumtime but no led light saying its charging no luck on fast boot , recovery or nothink just driver appears for 1 seconded , any advise ?
[ZenFone 2 General] xhosseinx:
hi im flashed the raw file but the process take a lot of time i'm selected the normal boot befor the process finish my devices rebooted but stay on 4 color logo is there a hope for my phone please help:crying::crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] motopig:
I ended up sending mine back to Asus for warranty repair. It came back with data intact (eek!), battery replaced and various rework done, according to the repair order enclosed. Those of you who are out of warranty for whatever reason, replacing or at least unplug/plug the battery may be worth a shot.
[ZenFone 2 General] habib367:
Can i get the necessary file of asus ze500kl file sir?

please help me am in big trouble.
[ZenFone 2 General] drmuruga:
Ash back to the Zenfone 2, shutdown, press simultaneously the key "source" + "volume +", of course you will see a screen hanging cables.

Where is the key " source" ?
[ZenFone 2 General] sukhwant717:
it meant about power button use more clear post below

http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/help/thead-bricked-phone-updating-to-mm-tips-t3452785
[ZenFone 2 General] drmuruga:
Cleared. I think unbrick my zf2 definitely today.
[ZenFone 2 General] wearver:
I have some question. Today i uptade the os for the 2 time, but in the last one i forget to flash the default recovery and the twrp trie to update. After that, the phone dont goes up, vibrate 2 times but the screen dont light up. I trie xfstk, but is only upload the files if i long press the power to turn off and turn on. The xfstk prompt is ok and trie to get the OS but the phone vibrates 2 times and nothing happens. I trie 20 times and no success. Am I doing the right thing? Need continue until success? The usb logo dont show up in any time.
[ZenFone 2 General] gREENNNNN:
Thank you for your guide man..
[ZenFone 2 General] drmuruga:
You save my asus zf2 man. Thank you so much. Very nice guide.
[ZenFone 2 General] wearver:
This tutorial help-me to restore my phone, but some things are not in here.

I lost my phone when i update to 6.0 and forget to restore the default recovery.img and the twrp assume the update.

In the xfstk i unable to recover even after 30 tries. The phone is dead, only vibrates and the screen dont show anything.

I trie remove one 0 from 0x800000807 and work, in the fist time.

After that, the fastboot wont work, says CRC fails and the serial is wrong. The asus flash tools stuck in flashing. searching in google, i found one video on youtube and tell one important thing.

In the first time flashing the raw image, the asus flash tools will correct the serial number, even so the fastboot command dont work. The solution is close the flash tools, remove the cable and reconect and open again the asus flash tools, the phone show the correct serial and the flash will end without errors. This a it was essential to get my phone back, well, for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] MaloKingi:
Hi

After completing XFSTK succesfully, i see the "TV" logo...

But, i cant cotinue from here, Flesh Tool or ADB wont recognive the device :(

Any ideas ?

Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] estussl:
Thanks

it's working for me, thanks :D:D:D
[ZenFone 2 General] wearver:
the first flash on Asus Flash, the will correct the serial number, u can see typing the fastboot command to see the devices conected, after that, remove the cable, close the Asus Flash, plug the usb cable again, open the flash tools and initiate the flash, now the flash will continue without error.
[ZenFone 2 General] vic_singh:
Thank you very much... she is alive again.
[ZenFone 2 General] LeNaSs:
I have the same problem. How can we fix this problem ? Please, Help us!
[ZenFone 2 General] sukhwant717:
don't use AFT use commands mentioned in following thread

http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/help/thead-bricked-phone-updating-to-mm-tips-t3452785
[ZenFone 2 General] LeNaSs:
I have already done this method and firstly it works well. I entered fastboot mode. I flashed raw file. I sayed everything is alright and I accidentally pressed the power button when the phone in fastboot mode then the phone restarted and it didn't entry to fastboot mode again, I can't entry to fastboot mode anymore. Only 4 colour on the phone's screen. I tried use xFSTK downloader again but it says fw+os didn't completed. Please, I know everything about your method and I tried but ......... Do you have any idea or new suggestions ?
[ZenFone 2 General] MaloKingi:
Unfortunately Asus Flash wont recognize the phone so i cant correct the serial number....
[ZenFone 2 General] sukhwant717:
you need to try xfstk again and again. try changing 4 zeros to 5 few tries then again 4 zeros. changing ifwi files etc
[ZenFone 2 General] LeNaSs:
Oh! Man. Thank you so much. I tried so many times and it didn't work but now ....... I am really happy because I did 4 zeros and it worked. I am in fastboot mode now. I am very thankful to you. Good Work :)
[ZenFone 2 General] GiMbS:
I was having the same problem, I was losing my hopes, so I calmed down and left my cell phone charged for 8 hours, I changed the USB cable for a more reliable one, and then I tried again, and on the third try, everything worked fine, I installed another rom custom :))))

[de BR pra BR]

Eu estava com o mesmo problema, estava perdendo as esperanças, entao me acalmei e deixei o celular carregando durante 8 horas, troquei o cabo usb por um mais confiavel, e então voltei a tentar, e na terceira tentativa já deu tudo certo, já até instalei outra rom custom :))))
[ZenFone 2 General] nikhilagarwal.005:
Guyz, i am facing a issue,

I flashed droidboot.img and recovery.img from update file of Device (from asus site) via adb fastboot.

Now i am not able to enter Recovery and Fastboot mode.

How to recover them back.??

My Device is Ze550ml.
[ZenFone 2 General] czarjaredv:
[Guide] Un-brick both (Soft/Hard) bricked Zenfone 2 ze550ml/ze551ml

Hi!

Not sure if i missed a step or im following a wrong thread. My ze551ml got bricked. I was updating my firmware then my phone shut off. What happens after that is when pressing the power button it gives the twin vibrate but nothing happens. If i let it be for a couple of minutes, it vibrates again. It only stops when i hold the power button for 10 secs. When i plug my device on my computer, it gives a notification sound that it is connected then gives another notification sound that its disconnected.

I really need your help. Thanks in advance.

when i go to device manager, i plugged my phone to the computer, it shows the MOOREFIELD for a second then disappears.