yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clavin0089:
Hello All,

I would like to start by saying that I am a novice when it comes to rooting phones so ANY help received here will be greatly appreciated. I have come across a few people within the various forums who have a very similar issue to the one I am having, but nothing exact. Now to the point.

Phone: Zenfone 2 (Model: ZE551ML-23-4G64GN-BK) came unlocked from amazon.com

Carrier: Metro PCS.

PC used to root: Win 7 64 bit / AV: Avast Free.

Issue: About 1 month ago I rooted my phone. Last night I received a prompt to do an OTA update, and selected install. I realized after that I shouldn't have done that, but it was too late. My phone would not load past the black and white ASUS loading screen.

I then proceeded to do some research online, and try to "unbrick" my phone myself. I figured out how to hold the power button + volume up key, select Recovery Mode with the power key, and press power + volume up again to get into the Recovery Mode. I was following some instructions online that didn't really make sense, which led me to choosing Wipe Cache Partition. This didn't work, so I had to manually reboot the phone (Hold the power key, and turn it back on). From that point forward I have been unable to get back into the Recovery Mode. Once I get to the sleeping android with the red triange I have tried holding power + volume up (which got me into recovery mode the first time), power + volume down, power + both volume up and down, I've rebooted my phone several times to make sure I was doing this as soon as the little android appeared and nothing happens. The android just pulses in and out and nothing happens. This is the first of my many problems as I have never flashed a ROM before, and I am a novice. Also my PC does not recognize my phone at all at this point. I'm using the same cable and port that I always use when transferring files. The port has been tested with a tablet and iPhone, which works. My questions are as follows:

1. Am I screwed? lol.

2. Is there a way/trick to getting into recovery mode again?

3. Can I still unbrick my phone without getting into recovery mode? Is there something I can do with my phone connected to the PC perhaps?

I would also like to mention the following:

1. I've downloaded firmware Version V2.20.40.160 from asus website. Is this the right "image" or 4 files I should be using to flash onto my phone?

2. I've also downloaded ADB, but it doesn't look like the 15 second one, and it does not detect my phone. What tools do I download in order to fix the issues I am having?

Thank you in advance!

Best regards,

Clavin0089
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clavin0089:
For anyone who may have found this thread I think I found a fix here. I will let you know after I test this if it works:

http:

//valuestuffz.blogspot.com

/2015/10/fix-zenfone-2

-stuck-in-recovery-wipe-cache-partition.html?m=1

Sorry. I had to break up the link in order to post it.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pu$$nBooT$:
i was in same sit with a brick of sorts and used this guid to help me:

> http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/12/how-to-downgrade-asus-zenfone-2-firmware.html *** I used this to go from the 168/174 ( 174 didnt fix issue that 168 caused ) back to 160

> http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/03/zenfone-2-how-to-enter-recovery-wipe.html *** How to enter recovery if you dont know how

make sure the phone is plugged into a usb2 port and not a 3.0

what got me is when i installed adb, it put adb files in a default directory on my hdd, so i just copied the files to the folder where where i had all files at See below

i used the .160 file to restore my phone and it worked..

now if phone isnt detected yet, you may still need files. have you tried iSocUSB-Driver ?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clavin0089:
I followed the steps outlined in the link:

http

://valuestuffz.blogspot.com/2015/10/fix-zenfone-2-stuck-in-recovery-wipe-cache-partition.html?m=1

And everything appeared to have gone smoothly, however, now my phone just loads, and will not enter the home screen. I just have that ASUS IN SEARCH OF INCREDIBLE screen now. I was able to get into the recovery mode, but it doesn't appear to have worked. I also received the "Permission denied" errors mentioned in the link. Any suggestions?

My phone is now detected by the PC for the record.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pu$$nBooT$:
didn't know of that but it has same steps but one I linkd easier to read and doesn't have wall of text.....

did you push the 3 required files via adb on bootloader screen ?

if so did you push the rom file in recovery once you selected adb sideload from the list ?

remember you have to follow the instruct exactly and be on correct screen when you push the files....

first boot takes some time
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clavin0089:
I did push over 3 files, but when I downloaded the .160, it only had droidboot.img,and boot.img. I tried both .168 (Which may have been totally wrong, but had all 3 files) and .160 from the asus website where you can select firmware. I did the .160 most recently. I put the recovery.img, droidboot.img, and boot.img into the adb folder, and ran the following CMDs:

Fastboot erase cache

fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

I then used adb sideload CMD to load the .160, and it reached 100% and said successful. I attached a screenshot of what the "permission denied" CMD looks like.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clavin0089:
Tonight after work I will try the links you suggested to me once more, and let you know the results. I sincerely appreciate all of your help here! Thank you very much!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pu$$nBooT$:
anytime...

i never seen/encountered that error message before... try adb kill-server command if you run into any issues. when you start again it will load automaticaly... have you tried different usb ports? stay on usb2.0 when connected and try original oem cable that came with the phone. if you dont have it, try different micro-usb cables ( i had issues when i had my lg g3 being on a usb3 port, so i made sure mine was plugged in a 2.0 port )
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saggiboy231:
Currently i am on beanstalk, and want to go back to stock.

I flashed the stock recovery via fastboot, but when i enter into Stock Recovery mode, it gives me Error icon.

The whole process is to flash the stock zip via sideload, but i am not able to enter the stock recovery.

The stock version i am trying to flash is 2.20.40.160.

I flashed all three files, Droidboot.img, recovery.img, boot.img.

And then turned the phone off, and now it is stuck on Asus screen. Urgent Help!!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pu$$nBooT$:
btw when u see that error icon, nothing is actually wrong.... you have to hit 2 buttons simultaniously to enter recovery.

see > http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/03/zenfone-2-how-to-enter-recovery-wipe.html on step 6, this is normnal.. once u do button dance, you will enter step 7 and select flash via adb.. then you flash the rom file
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saggiboy231:
Yeah, i looked it up, power + volume up. That did it. Thanks! :)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pu$$nBooT$:
np...
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
As of late the stock Rom OTA on a series of Elephone phones has installed Malware ridden system apps on the devices.

It hard coded an ancient version of youtube with far more privileges that it should have.

The device keeps downloading malware apps such as Battery Du and APus without permission and in the background.

The browser constantly keep popping up with fraudulent websites

For bring these issues up on their forum i got my IP banned.

The admins do not care and we do not know what information is being stolen from our phones

I had to flash a custom rom to remove their stock rom.

How can we trust a company like this?
[Elephone P8000] Sithhy™:
Simply... You don't. They make the phones so cheap to get more people to buy them & then to steal their personal information...
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
The phone is going OK now that there is a new ROM on it.

Lots of people are having this problem on the elephone forum and they can't get help because people are getting banned for it.

It really is a despicable company
[Elephone P8000] bababatogo:
Which ROM do you use now? And which Custom-Recovery do you use?
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
I have the elephone P6000 pro 3GB

I am using the DCU v12.1 Rom. Its quite good except I didnt like the launcher they used. So I downloaded Nova launcher and the phone is running very well.
[Elephone P8000] BlueFlame4:
Note that the launcher is still installed on the device then. I recommend going for a custom ROM!
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
The DCU doesn't use the stock launcher. It uses trebuchet launcher which is OK, but nova launcher looks nicer
[Elephone P8000] mn31pro:
hey your problem is a trojan, and the only way to remove it is flash stock rom. because this trojan can access to root of phone and make a scripte and modify init.d and automatic install more trojan like apus launcher and x.x.x apps. and even after facory reset or wipe trojan exist.only way to solve the problem is flash stock rom or another rom and wipe data & cach.
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
Yeah I had to do that. Its a disgrace that any company would do this
[Elephone P8000] Cooperuk:
I can get the phone to connect to 4g, but it will not connect to 3g/2g.

What do I do now?
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
What ROM are you using
[Elephone P8000] Cooperuk:
Most recent stock ROM at present. Have tried Eragon too.

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I've also used the July 2015 ROM.
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
I am using the DCU Rom and everything seems to be working ok
[Elephone P8000] Cooperuk:
Have you got a link to the one you are using?
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
http://www.needrom.com/download/dcu-v12-1/

http://www.needrom.com/category/elephone/p6000-pro/
[Elephone P8000] Cooperuk:
You're using the 6000 rom on an 8000?
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
No my phone is p6000 pro 3gb. Sorry for the confusion. Since I got banned on the telephone forum for bringing up malware issues I tried to let as many elephpne users know.
[Elephone P8000] bababatogo:
Unfortunately i'm the guy who is not able to install a recovery correctly. Even though i don't find my mistake, so no Custom Rom for me.
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
You are going to have to install a ROM with a scatterfile using a flash tool.
[Elephone P8000] Cooperuk:
It was a hardware issue - opened the phone up and the antenna connector had come away from the motherboard. Must have happened when in my missus' handbag (her phone - not mine!).

All solved now.

Might be worth others checking their antenna if having the same issues. Under the plastic cover is a little rubber 'knob' which puts pressure on the connection. I don't think the back was screwed down hard enough to keep the correct pressure on the connector.
[Elephone P8000] MV24:
I have the same malware problems as others have. I also looked for another ROM and thought that the DCU is the best available so far.

I tried to install it but I never installed a custom ROM on any phone before. I tried with some vague descriptions on how you do it but I didn't want to mess up anything.

Does anyone have a step-by-step instruction for a dummy like me? Because that malware/trojan is anoying as hell.

Thank you guys in advance.
[Elephone P8000] BlipBlip:
same here

I agree with MV24. A step-by-step instruction would be nice for a lot of people suffering from elephones behaviour. Also an alternative ROM would be nice since I dont trust anymore Elephones software - even if they fix it. I will never be sure if someone is having access to my personal data. Please help and thank you guys!
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
It depends which ROM you are going to use. Since the OTA update removed root and even removed recovery on my p6000pro. Therefore I had to flash using a ROM that was designed for spTool using a scatter file. So best to decide which ROM and which methods are available to you first for your p8000. Do you still have recovery after the update?
[Elephone P8000] Cooperuk:
I've flashed the Nexus ROM on mine, added few of the stock items such as camera and gallery, and removed a couple of nexus apps.

I then unrooted and now my Barclays app works too!

Whoop.

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Also added the black clock - which is nice.
[Elephone P8000] skeleton1911:
ok guys to clarify this darkness a bit about elephone update with its adaware and malware problem:

1. the ota 20160217 has a 3rdyoutube app in system .

i cant imaging that it was not a mistake.

this youtube app and the other playstore youtube app in system will screw up each other.

that means youtube will not work anymore because 2 "some" apps are present in system.

if you disable the 3rdyoutubeapp with its permissions in settigns/apps/all apps

it should be fine again.

2. the new ota of march fixes this issue/mistake of elephone.

if you rooted your stock rom and you apply the ota you will lose root and maybe the custom recovery. thats a normal behaviour in all stock otas.

so apply the latest ota and after that flash a custom recovery and root it again... not a probelm with flashtools , just takes 2 minutes..

i tested it and can confirm that the present issues with 20160217 are gone.
[Elephone P8000] BlueFlame4:
Mistakes like these must not happen. Any serious OEM has a quality control team, obviously Elephone doesn't ;) I can't figure out a valid explanation for this. I mean how do you "accidently" compile malware into a firmware? Just place it there "by accident" and tell the build chain "by accident" to compile it into the final image? :silly:
[Elephone P8000] skeleton1911:
I fully agree with you . that was not a nice step of elephone.!

Its good that we have our custom roms. Haha

The phones of elephone are great, I don't know how they test the otas and roms but I never saw a OEM that place malware into their ROMs. Of course crap apps but no malware.. And they react very soon to fix it.

So I think it could be a mistake.. Otherwise this would be a big harm for them. And what OEM or company wants that.

Gesendet von meinem P8000 mit Tapatalk
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
Can't we just disclose it on the forum here to keep things transparent for everyone?
[Elephone P8000] logan_sd:
I flashed a new ROM unfortunately. So I don't have the OTA ROM on my phone now. No way I could have kept it. How could I have trusted that my personal info and credit cards were safe.

System apps had access to everything. They downloaded battery du and apus while I was sleeping and pop ups all over the browsers.

Anyone who brings up this on the elephobe forum gets their IP banned and the posts deleted.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rfangster:
My S7 Edge was delivered on the 7th, no problems until today when I noticed in the bottom left corner there seems to a be a dead/stuck pixel, most notable on white screens. This happens on all apps, and even in download mode so I assume it is a problem with the actual screen. Looking around, it seems that at least one person has had a similar problem on YouTube.

Would it be recommended to exchange the phone? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Milimbar:
I would return it for a replacement.

You can try stuck pixel fixing apps like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htc.chris.blackspotdetect&hl=en

They will rotate through all the colors on max brightness in an attempt to kickstart the pixel into working.

Sometimes they actually do work, sometimes........
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jimbos0013:
i would return the phone if i were you
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] s161008:
Yep - RMA case, this issue falls under warranty
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] nobnut:
It looks more like a bit of glue/sealant that has been squeezed out under the glass.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CuBz90:
That's not a dead pixel. There is something under the screen, or possibly a tiny crack at the very bottom.

I would definately exchange that.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rfangster:
Thanks for the replies - I'll be seeing if Carphone Warehouse is willing to issue a replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] malek777:
did you get it exchanged?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rfangster:
Yes I did, returned to Carphone Warehouse after they did some 'diagnostics' on it - basically same thing as those dead pixel testers on the play store.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] el7145:
Uggg, I have a stuck pixel too...I was just gonna ignore it, but its starting to really bug me
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] malek777:
I have the exact same dead pixels as yours but unfortunately they didn't have any phones in Stock for an exchange.

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I think those are dead pixels but I'm not 100% sure. Looks like mine but on the bottom of the screen
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rfangster:
once you see it you can never unsee it eh
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rfangster:
can you not ask them to reserve stock for you?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] otacon888:
That sucks...hope you guys get replacements...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] malek777:
They said they will call me once they have any in Stock. Hopefully soon. I only have 4 days left till I can no longer return or exchange.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rfangster:
I think you'll be able to exchange under warranty even after - I believe the 14 day period usually applies if you are just unhappy with the device in general
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] el7145:
Requested a return this afternoon, accepted, and a return shipping label was sent an hour later... so far so smooth from 232tech

Told them to send me whatever color they have in stock
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] malek777:
I called the store again and they said they will extend my exchange/return period to 30 days but after that I have to send it for repair which means 2 weeks without a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] GuestD0237:
I have the same issue with my s7 edge. Pixel stuck on green.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] catdecorator:
Mine looks exactly like yours. Mine is 3 of them like that. It's where the time and battery is displayed, at first i thought it was cut out for sensors. But after looking at other s7 edges no one else's was like mine. I'm going to exchange it. It bothers me a little. I thought about not exchanging it cause of having to set my phone up again. If it was just 1 little one I'd just deal but it's 3 of them. I tried the dead pixel apps, but now I'm reading it's not dead pixels it's something else.
[HTC Excalibur] travisc:
Any help please?
[HTC Excalibur] IMSMS:
how long did you wait? It literally takes a FEW MINUTES after initial flash upgrade.

Just have some patience and wait it out - my was "stunned" for about 5 minutes I recall or so longer...
[HTC Excalibur] travisc:
whew... yea everything works... sweet :)

however my wife said she sent me a txt right before i called her... and i still have yet to receive it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] papul1989:
Hi, I have disabled all the vibration settings found on "Sounds and Vibration", as well as turned off the Vibration feedback to zero. But still I have the vibration feedback when I need to slide the call slider to receive the call! Anyone here to help me out how to turn off that vibration? I have also tried the call setting option without any success. :confused:
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] cmahendra:
SUPERSLIM TWEAKED STOCK VER 1.0 "BUGLESS 100%" by CMahendra

for MicroMax Nitro A310

​

Features in current version:

All Stock Features features

Super Smooth Performance with Tweaks and Scripts

Battery Tweaks for less Battery Drain

Network Singal Improved

Optimized Boot Animation

Fully Rooted

ZipAligned & Optimized

Only essentials apps

Loud Sound

Updated Google Apps (Latest Play Store and Play Services)

Super light-weight Nova Launcher added by removing the heavy Stock Launcher

All other apps tested ok and perfect.

Google Now with more Microphone Sensitive

Buttery Smooth

Full Tweaking init.d Support enabled

Deep Sleep Tweak Enabled

Ram Optimization

Auto Cache Management

Wifi performance improved

Google DNS servers integrated for faster internet response. Now even if your Internet Service Providers DNS servers are running slow it will be bypassed.

Hosts file updated to block advertisements. Gamers should find and remove some lines for cracked games.

Faster UI rendering via GPU

Improved photo and video recording quality

SuperSlim Only 390+mb :)

Many tiny things I don't remember now

BUGS?

Nothing :) "100% BUGLESS" Perfect Rom

*Important: Do not send pm (private messages) for any ROM related issues, obviously it will be ignored and pm will be simply deleted without reading. Post your queries here in thread only, which I will try to reply asap. Patience is the KEY.

Installation Instructions:

Warnings:

Tested and works with TWRP Recovery only. Do not try on Philz or CWM

Do at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damages.

Electric Supply failure or disconnection due to poor cable while flashing may still brick your phone. So inform your electric company that you are flashing. :D ha ha

Take Full Backup of Rom from Recovery mode or backup all your personal files from storage partitions. Don't complain of lost data.

GET READY WITH FILES

VERY IMPORTANT: Read Frequently Asked Question below in Second Post

DOWNLOAD Main Tweaked Stock Rom Full Version and keep in the root folder of SDCARD.

***Download Links are in Download Section in Post#3

Are you Ready? Let's start Flashing Rom Now in proper steps .... :D

CLEAN PHONE: Open phone in TWRP Recovery mode (not Philz, only TWRP) and go Wipe >>> FACTORY RESET .

FLASH MAIN ROM: Flash Rom File

"Reboot to System" when Done

XDA:DevDB Information

Tweaked Stock for Micromax A310, ROM for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

cmahendra, cmahendra

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1.0

Stable Release Date: 2016-03-17

Created 2016-03-16

Last Updated 2016-03-16

XDA:DevDB Information

Tweaked Stock for Micromax A310, ROM for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

cmahendra, cmahendra

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1.0

Stable Release Date: 2016-03-17

Created 2016-03-16

Last Updated 2016-03-17
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] cmahendra:
Frequently Asked Questions

FB Thread: https://www.facebook.com/groups/462119760596848/permalink/695123247296497/

Reviews and Feedback

https://www.facebook.com/groups/462119760596848/permalink/695850103890478
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] cmahendra:
Download links
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] Saurabhb17:
Good job bro.!
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] kannan96:
thanks a lot. download started :) :)
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] girijad40:
Bro this is awesome, but if you can tweak it to look like lollipop it would be great and buttery smooth it really is.
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] cmahendra:
Thank you. pal. :)

Please do not quote/tag whole post. Please delete if possible.

:) Good luck

Thanks for trying. The launcher is super lightweight NOVA Launcher, you can install any Lollipop type theme for Nova :) Check in playstore
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] filemon89:
Very nice rom :) But i have question can you add Polish language? :)
[Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311] cmahendra:
Thanks :) You must be on A311 then. Search for A311 patches in this forum. It might have it. Or you can use any Google Language pack app from playstore.