yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] mikerowes69:
Sounds like alot of people who are having issues need to flash boot, system, user partitions. Got a oneplus one and wouldn't let me flash backwards from cos 13 to cos 12.1 until I flashed the boot and system together. The boot partition I read awhile back keeps alot everything in check and any modifications will cause issues. Need to just back up all partitions before upgrade. Do a clean install, use cm13, really running great. If you still want the beta then be prepared for more issues than regular build. Always back data, and asks, and full nanroid backups.

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ADF -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p17

APD -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p16

boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1

boot-one-shot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5

cache -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15

config -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14

data -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p19

factory -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

fastboot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

misc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p13

panic -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p11

persistent -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9

ramdump -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

reserved -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10

silentlake -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7

splashscreen -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4

system -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p18

userkeystore -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
[ZenFone 2 General] andrecaron:
Could you please provide me a tutorial on how to downgrade to .184 ?
[ZenFone 2 General] mikerowes69:
Have you tried to do a adb sideload "full_firmware. Zip" in Stock recovery without quotations? I would reboot into bootloader and flash boot, system, recovery, and fastboot. Fastboot uses droidboot.img and you can get that from any ota or full with any previous fastboot flash boot boot.img, etc
[ZenFone 2 General] lu89:
I don't think it's just fortune, i think if you:

-have stock .184 with all bloat and everything updated

-have stock recovery .184

-have no root

-have no xposed

You can successfully update to mm.

Probably i'm the dumbest here but i never brick my phone, i don't care if it takes time, i read 4/5 times how to do before do anything
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
Have a look to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67319902

They're still debating about options for downgrading, though, so I'm not sure what may work in this case. Good luck.
[ZenFone 2 General] Tiongkia:
I love you all :D :D :D

thanks so much
[ZenFone 2 General] ponnuvelpandian:
Can you upload 6.0 Firmware somewhere else and provide me the link? Becoz the link in OP doesn,t work ...
[ZenFone 2 General] tso4ev:
is there somebody manage to root and install custom recovery on MM ?
[ZenFone 2 General] quicksilver53:
Mine is still running on .174. Will this cause any problems when the new update comes to my phone? I have a WW edition ze551ml.
[ZenFone 2 General] kunal_chawla_:
Downgrading back to .184 - here's how to do it

This morning I tried downgrading, and ended up soft bricking my phone. After 3 hours of searching and testing different methods (all of which failed), I chanced upon this Reddit post post which was God-send.

Here's what I did -

I put the stock firmware (ZIP) file on to my external sdcard

Then, using the cai_dat_CWM.bat file which i have been using for a long time to root my Zenfone (found here), I followed the steps as I normally do - Type ACCEPT, then type T4. Once it boots up into bootloader and installs custom recovery, I simply selected the option to "install zip from sdcard".

(The cai_dat_CWM file used above was for ZE500CL. You can get the steps and files for ZE551ML HERE.

Finally, I was able to get stock firmware up and running on my Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (4GB). :D

And later, I reverted back to stock recovery, by following the usual steps of fastboot.
[ZenFone 2 General] BellaCrt:
Hello ( I'm Brazilian , so please forgive any errors in my English :D) installed this firmware on my zenfone 2 , he has no root and is the version with 4gb / 16gb processor 1.8gz . The system is very good but has some defects , as a beta, for example the proximity sensor does not work , anyone here knows of a final version of android 6.0.1?
[ZenFone 2 General] Level99:
Some additional feedback after using the beta for a couple of days. One of the most noticeable changes for me is GUI/Gaming performance. Not sure what exactly was tweaked but the stock launcher is way, way smoother now and I'm seeing some pretty hefty gains in some games, like Final Fantasy Record Keeper (which had some sluggish UI performance but now seems almost on par with other flagships). Battery life seems vastly improved from vanilla 5.0, at least on a clean flash.

Despite that, for those of you asking for the Beta, I highly recommend waiting for it at this point. We know that ASUS is working on 6.0.1 and its nearly in a production-ready state. There's a reason that this was released to the beta channel first, and that the FOTA link was removed. You likely won't see people hosting it or the files right now due to the much higher potential for bugginess and that people don't want to be responsible for you breaking your device with it. Given the refined nature of the beta, I would say it should probably release within the next week or two, which still keeps ASUS release schedule for Q2 2016 in place :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Maroc1:
Hi guys

I nerd some help, yesterday i try to flash the update via twrp all gone fine, but whene i try to reboot my fone i get for long time black screen after this he entre in twrp, now when i reboot i font have more the first screen of ASUS how i van get it back please.

Obs i dont unroot my fone
[ZenFone 2 General] gacky1601:
oh,I knew it
[ZenFone 2 General] Kona67:
The beta build works fine. No reason for me to go back. I'm going back to version 5.0 only if I am unable to install the official build.
[ZenFone 2 General] yumms:
Any improvements in the battery life?
[ZenFone 2 General] warleyfox:
how to downgrade for .184?

i tried flash boot.img, doidboot.img and recovery.img for sideload firmware .184, no sucess

my phone no booting in recovey mode before flashing this partition

any idea how to downgrade?

sorry for my english, i'm brazilian
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
On my Z00AD it's a bit of a mixed bag so far, it seems better when the phone isn't in use but worse when using it...

Before drawing conclusions I should probably do a factory reset though, too many remnants (apps, configs, ...) from the Lollipop installation.
[ZenFone 2 General] nilsantosbr:
No news about a final version. I guess until the end of july, because they need to collect feedback from beta and then release a new version
[ZenFone 2 General] Polis4:
You don't flash update MM via TWRP, only via stock recovery ;)
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
That's not entirely true. You can but you really need to know what you are doing
[ZenFone 2 General] thiagoml:
Hi,

could you please pm me the link too? I'm willing to try this beta version... can't stand waiting anymore :)

Thank you very much!
[ZenFone 2 General] Maroc1:
Hello guys please I need some help

I'm using custom recovery I download for mm yesterday to try it in my smartphone I do this before with official room lollipop.

Everything was good when I try to reboot my smartphone be black I back to cm ROM but now when I reboot my smartphone I lose the first boot the ASUS POWERED BY ANDROID.

How I can do to back normally?
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
I'm looking forward to seeing a one click root method for MM.
[ZenFone 2 General] Vouga:
im with You on that :P
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
This is what my battery did today, first full day of use - almost 5 hours of screen on time. Lollipop used to do a bit better...
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
And this is how the CPU frequencies went today
[ZenFone 2 General] rohanrider762:
I have successfully updated my phone based on this, so thank you for this.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kill Me:
have put in my SD card and rename it to mods_update.zip ( dont do it ) "

I did this, and then inrecovery mode and updated without problems..
[ZenFone 2 General] andrecaron:
I've tried this procedure but I couldn't downgrade my firmware. On the cai_dat_CWM part I do the steps but the dont enter the Temporary Recovery Mode. it just stays on the Bootloader screen.

I'm almost giving up on downgrading my firmware... lol...
[ZenFone 2 General] HugoP_:
Auto-rotate isn't working here

ZE551ML

I'm using the 6.0.1 (FOTA-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.61-user) and the auto-rotate isn't working here.
[ZenFone 2 General] thiagoml:
Same here... Also screen sensor not working... I'll be testing and reporting how things are going here...
[ZenFone 2 General] HugoP_:
Yes.. i noticed that now .. But this android 6 it's so much better than the 5
[ZenFone 2 General] BlackForward:
Try Method #2 (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/), work for me :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[MENTION=7296505]kunal_chawla_[/MENTION] tanks man for the help :D

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I use the Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184 now :D
[ZenFone 2 General] Maroc1:
Some one help me
[ZenFone 2 General] thiagoml:
Pretty good so far... But this rotation and sensors thing is kind of bugging me... Also, when I tried whatsapp call, the audio was wierd. But again, I don't use this function very often. I'll stick to it and hope that the final version come soon and buttery working... As for the rest, I'm satisfied. [emoji5]

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HugoP_,

Did you do a fresh install or just updated without erasing anything? I did the second.
[ZenFone 2 General] timbernot:
Bloody Marvelous :highfive::highfive::highfive::cool::good:
[ZenFone 2 General] JeySi:
Smooothhh

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + ASUS ZenUi 3.0 = Awesomeness!!!! h ttps://w ww.youtube.com/watch?v=p1JEbiGOqu0
[ZenFone 2 General] BlackForward:
Hi, I do not speak English very well, but I'll try.

First go to the website of Asus, and download the firmware .. 184 or this link (http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...user.zip?_ga=1.147549438.850793534.1463019251) and put the external SD Card!!!

NOTE: If your bootloader is similar to the image (with the blue letters ..), you just need to step 3 of this my turorial :D

ht*tp://www*androidheadlines*com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/asus-zenfone-2-google-howto-1.jpg (remove "*" again^^)

1. Go to this page (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/) and follow the steps of the second method..

1.1 Download Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184 version (https://mega.co.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw)

1.2 Download and extract FlashTools (http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3301263&d=1431011927)

1.3 Extract Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184_system_w_root.zip (for step 1.1) and put the "system.img" in the folder of FlashTools together with "boot.img", "droidboot.img" and "recovery.img"

2. Now follow the steps of the second method (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/), from step 7 to 11;

3. Also I was stuck in the bootloader after this procedure... BUT, you need to download this file (the first method): http://www.mediafire.com/download/v6m7n9j0gqins9b/CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel.zip;

3.1 And follow the steps from 1 to 9 (the first method): https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/... EXCEPT: The steps include the root (you do not need the root ..)

3.2 When you are already in CWM recovery, only install the firmware 184 (of start.. of Asus) which is in the external SD Card ... and end ^^.

3.3 I recommend wipe data / factory after starting the device first time...

I have helped :D
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
Possibly due to phone sensors not working properly under MM, plenty of people reporting that unfortunately...
[ZenFone 2 General] trac_tor:
ASUS ZenUi 3.0

good morning!!

I also anrooted my z00a phone and I installed the beta version whith no issues so far. But I am not sure if I have ASUS ZenUi 3.0 or 2.0. Where can I confirm that?

And if this is ASUS ZenUi 2.0, is there a link for download ASUS ZenUi 3.0?

Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] chiudikas:
you need to join ZenUI Launcher beta test program, go to you current launcher settings and find menu "Join Beta test", register google+, joing beta test group, opt-in and download new launcher from google store
[ZenFone 2 General] Haadhith Ragu:
Pls.....

Anyone tell the proper way to update 6.0.1 MM

I am

Z00A 2gb/ 1.8ghz

Unlocked bootloader

Twrp installed

xposed

Rooted

RussiaNBeaRR FlareX V6 ROM

.184 firmware

Plzzzzz...... help me......
[ZenFone 2 General] RealRiki:
Ze551ml

does anyone have recovery.img marshmallow Ze551ml, may I ask?
[ZenFone 2 General] jasxyhen:
This didn't worked for me :(
[ZenFone 2 General] mikerowes69:
I am sure this has been asked. I went through many pages couldn't seem to get a link to the beta. I would like to download and look at, pick it apart. Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] james_bombed:
I lost multi user option after upgrading to Android M

I am a beta tester for ZE551ML 4/64. On Andoid L firmware, I had 3 users configured. In the update warning I read that there should be users available during upgrade. Else, the multi user functionality will be lost. I upgraded my phone without factory reset and was facing error while trying to change power management modes. wipe partition cache didn't solve it, so I went ahead and did a factory reset and restored the backup taken in L using ASUS backup app. Guess what, all my users are gone. I am unable to get back my users and the Users option is also missing in the settings menu.

Is there any way to re-activate it without rooting my phone?

Also, does this mean that whoever does a factory reset after upgrading to Android M will loose the multi user functionality.

This is really sad and kind of deal breaker for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] kunal_chawla_:
Okay. So I tried downgrading the second time today, and the steps that I mentioned failed (partially).

So let me lay out what I did after I had installed Marshmallow Beta Update on my system and cai_dat_CWM.bat refused to boot my device into recovery mode.

Follow the steps given on this web page. So basically, we are resetting our device from scratch using fastboot.

Then, re-run cai_dat_CWM.bat and voila ! It boots into recovery mode, wherein you can choose to "install zip from external sdcard" for the stock Lollipop firmware. :)

I hope this helps. :)
[ZenFone 2 General] nohire:
Today i forgot to bring my zen 2 (with fw beta 6.0.1 100% charge) to work, when i back home i check the battery drain about only 5%. I left it at home around 7am to 8 pm. Guys It's good or not? :)
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
Impressive
[ZenFone 2 General] warleyfox:
Solved thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] VinzNguyen:
​

what did you do ? i want to downgrade too
[ZenFone 2 General] saliharda:
Thank you, very very perfect. worked operation :D:D:D:D:D:D
[ZenFone 2 General] andrecaron:
FINALLY I DID, thanks a lot for the steps... it worked great... Just a question... this procedure unlocks the bootloader??
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
If you're a beta tester, you should be reporting this to asus. That's the reason for beta testing. Also, as a beta tester, you should be expecting things like this to happen not thinking it's a deal breaker.

If problems are going to upset you, you have no business being in beta.
[ZenFone 2 General] james_bombed:
I did report it but it was moved to the suggestions section :(

I hope somebody finds a way to solve this problem.
[ZenFone 2 General] BlackForward:
I'm pretty sure this does not unlock the bootloader (but correct me if I'm wrong :D ).

Edit: The bootloader is still original, so I think it was not unlocked.
[ZenFone 2 General] andrecaron:
Yeah, i confirme that!! Bootloader locked and original Lollipop firmware. Thanks a lot man.
[ZenFone 2 General] kamyk70:
I have flashed new firmware by MOFD_SDUPDATE method and it works well. Just removed X-posed framework. The rom (LP 183) was rooted and there was no issues at all. BTW this method does not work on MM rom any longer so you need to enter your stock recovery and flash your files manualy if needed. New MM row works perfectly and is fast and smooth as hell. Finaly Asus brougth to life his NFC payment capabilities and I made my first payment with my phone. All sensors woking just fine and there is no problems so far. Comparing to stock LP this one is a miles ahead
[ZenFone 2 General] Flynhx:
This works perfectly, Reverted from MM Beta to LP Stock without unlocking the bootloader. :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] Kill Me:
It is recommended a factory reset?

What is the best way to backup and restore phone data?
[ZenFone 2 General] chuckdez:
yeah first, i fastboot flashed 184 bootloader and recovery, then ran fastboot reboot-bootloader. sideloaded .184. Then thought I had another issue, used the asus flash tool and flashed the raw version which was really old... then sideloaded .184. I would consider MM but need root. trying to catch up on the thread and saw this message.
[ZenFone 2 General] deepankdude:
CM13 or Zenfone2 MM

HI,

I finally installed CM13 on my phone & the same day beta release of asus was made :D

any suggestions if I should stick to CM13 or try zenfone's beta M :confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] Flynhx:
Yes, Factory Reset/Wipe is a must after downgrading to LP.

Currently MM Beta doesn't have root access so we can't backup phone data(with the use of the following root app for example: Titanium Backup), hence you're downgrading from MM Beta so it is not recommended to restore your previous phone's data to LP Stock as if you will only face problems. Sad to say, you will again need to do annoying first time setup with Fresh Clean start.
[ZenFone 2 General] rysss:
hi,

Flashed Android 6.0 Beta on my Zenfone 2, works so great. :)

Now I need root for this ROM, any tutorials?
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
I would stick with cm for now. At least wait until the official is out. Also there is no way to root or unlock the phone with mm yet.
[ZenFone 2 General] diseezneal:
Any latest news regarding official public release ??

:)
[ZenFone 2 General] jasxyhen:
Is this what you have when you try to do the steps in installing CWM?
[ZenFone 2 General] jasxyhen:
I did this but in the steps in where CWM should be installed my phone does not do it, instead of rebooting in CWM recovery my phone does nothing.. see attached image, I see "failed" lines :/
[ZenFone 2 General] jasxyhen:
I tried this too. But nothing happened, I did not boot into recovery. Here is my cai_dat_CWM.bat windows screenshot..
[ZenFone 2 General] ponnuvelpandian:
Dear All,

I've found that my bootloader is automatically locked after flashing Marshmallow Beta. So, I've tried to unlock it again to bring back my TWRP, but both official and unoffiacial methods failed to unlock and even temporary CWM also didn't work. Then I've flashed .139 droidboot image though fastboot and tried unofficial unlock method and got unlocked. Then I've flashed TWRP and got it worked.

Now I've flashed Supersu 2.65 through TWRP and rebooted my phone..... OMG, I've bricked my phone.... There is no display at all (Black Screen), but getting vibration at the Power On.

I've tried all the unbrick methods including xFSTK Tool method! But no use... I've used these methods previously to unbrick from USB Logo Issue. But now, it's refusing to help me...

Kindly suggest me some tips to unbrick my phone (Z00AD-ZE551ML)....

Edit: It shows in xFSTK

But it fails after that...

Thanks in advance...
[ZenFone 2 General] HugoP_:
Official MM

Someone knows when Asus will release the official Marshmallow Room for zenfone 2?
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
No clues yet, in theory before the end of this month
[ZenFone 2 General] kanagawaben:
Was same for me, but then after disconnecting the usb, rebooting the phone (it boots into bootloader), reconnecting usb and running the cwm bat again, it worked like a charm. Have now done this upgrade and downgrade process twice. My only problem was that after downgrading, both times the boot animations were gone and gave only a black screen (panicked me the first time). However, if left it still booted up as normal despite the black screen. Used the one-click unlock tool to unlock again and that restored boot animations too.

Liked the beta update and it was usable, but a few little weird problems made me decide to stick with lollipop until the official public release.
[ZenFone 2 General] IamAlexD:
The official FOTA file links have been removed.Do you guys have the files?I found a download link but can anyone check and confirm me that these are the right OTA files.Check here and confirm me please whether this is the right file or not >> http://rootmygalaxy.net/manually-update-asus-zenfone-2-to-official-marshmallow-android-6-0/

Thanks in advance :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Flynhx:
It's just the same when using tethered recovery, Well i don't really recall the log but my first attempt seems to fail(I must have forgot to restart bootloader after flashing images files on adb),what i did is restart the bootloader, then run cwm again. type "ACCEPT" then "T4" you should see funkup images, unplug USB then your ready to flash .184 stock firmware using temporary cwm.

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Have you turned on USB debugging before doing the tutorial? also make sure you have installed all the required drivers on your windows(Intel drivers, adb), also note that if your using windows 8/8.1/10 use advanced startup to disable driver signature when installing the required driver(the 7th choice by pressing F7).

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Judging from the previous marshmallow release by asus it should take a month or maybe less(Zenfone Max, MM Beta was release 1st week of May then MM Final was release 1st week of June).
[ZenFone 2 General] warleyfox:
simple, flash boot, doidboot and recovery of version LP and flash phone using 'asus flash tool' again with image .raw of LP
[ZenFone 2 General] Druboo666:
:D proven method of downgrade

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-79657-1-1.html
[ZenFone 2 General] ayush.gl:
Anyone know when will the official Update coming??
[ZenFone 2 General] moondoggeh:
a quick question... why does everyone want to downgrade? i cant wait to upgrade to be honest. i see only praises for the rom, so .... kinda lost here

ok, we still have no root, but i will manage without it for 2-3 weeks.
[ZenFone 2 General] PlayPratz:
Apps closing in the background

This is very annoying. Since the update, my social apps (Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger) are getting closed in the background because of which I don't receive notifications. I need to open each app manually to get my messages. How do I solve this problem?

All these apps are allowed by Auto Start Manager, and I've also disabled "Clean apps in suspend". I have no battery saver installed. I never close my recent apps. What should I do?

Thanks in advance.
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
Because many people have experienced issues with this beta, ranging from some features not working any more (sensors, for instance) to 'bricked' phones.
[ZenFone 2 General] rysss:
There are always an idiot who blame dev's hard work (which still in beta version). *sigh*

Anyway, I found some glitch, I thought it was jpeg decoder or something that render image color incoreclly. it's affect chrome browser.

I hope this information helpful for someone.
[ZenFone 2 General] putra_xz:
How to root zenfone 2 Ze551Ml with Official Android Marshmallow ZE551ML(WW):V2.20.40.184_20160504_4658 ?

any want help?
[ZenFone 2 General] Flynhx:
2.20.40.184 is LP Stock, 4.21.40.61 is MM Beta,

currently there is no root method available for MM Beta.
[ZenFone 2 General] awank_wanky:
This does not happen to me

Open with chrome browser too
[ZenFone 2 General] NissanskylineN1:
So wait, what actually happens if the update is not releasaed by the end of the month?
[ZenFone 2 General] chobztopz:
does not happen to me also.. everything so far so good!

did you wipe data & cache after update?
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
Absolutely nothing [emoji4]

The beta release doesn't expire, as far as I know