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[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Valiante:
Hey boss, welcome to XDA! Sorry for the late reply.

So you've tried all the 5.1.1 AOSP roms. I'm not sure but that feature may have been taken out of the ROMs you mentioned specifically because of instability. In 6.0.1 Marshmallow, you can swap the internal device storage with your SD card, my guess is that developers removed that feature once they found out about Marshmallow's upcoming capability.

Of course, I'm not a dev so I'm just assuming. Try a 6.0.1 rom and let me know if anything works out for you
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J&G:
Yeah, that's what I assumed, but never really considered it the most likely reason... Now that someone else is bringing it up, maybe it it is the reason. Maybe. I actually did move onto marshmallow, which wasn't so bad. Ever since I heard about what was gonna change from lollipop to marshmallow I have been resisting it, dreading it. Main reason, I didn't think, still don't think it's a great idea. A good idea, maybe, but not great or something I want. I understand security, protecting the users, with you know, merging your cards storage with internal, but as I am always looking for the most control over my stuff, reason why I root, this takes away some of that control. I really liked the ability to have the card be my storage for whatever and also be part of the phone, having the ability to move apps in. Now, can't be, and in cmremix for now at least, the phone, apps, computer doesn't even see the card... Not really. Yeah, phone sees it, I can check how much is available and taken, some apps.. Only some.. Actually only a few, which I hate, can move to card.. Eh. Other than that, I never kept movies or music on my device... Only card. I love managing my space... Marshmallow gets in the way... For me, a little too much.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J&G:
By the way, thanks for welcoming me here, and thanks for the response.. Even that it took some time,doesnt matter, I really appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] cmanh:
Hi, I've been reading the thread for CF auto root to give it a go. I've downloaded the drivers (I've got 1.5.51 now installed, haven't been able to find later ones), I've got the 2.74 SU version that helps to overcome a recent security policy update issue reverting root status and the CF auto root zip file (CF-Auto-Root-hero2lte-hero2ltexx-smg935f.zip) which has odin 3.10.6 included (not quite sure if I can use any recent odin version). I even got my stock firmware com sammobile and extract the proper boot.img from the AP* file (just in case I got something wrong at sometime). I've enabled the OEM unlock too on developer options. I understand I can give it a go without having to go with a custom recovery (still not sure and haven't got the whole picture about the dm-verity thingy and what effects has on the device but someone mentioned something like loosing the encryption or so). This is my first try on getting root on my s7 edge G935F (international version), so it shouldn't have any boot.img problem (but trying to be prepare since I can't go about without my phone being working).

So, I've got my phone into download mode, started odin, loaded on AP the tar.md5 file from the CD auto root zip file (CF-Auto-Root-hero2lte-hero2ltexx-smg935f.tar.md5), connect the device throuhg usb cable and I was expecting Odin to recognize it but nothing happens. Since in the threads I've been researching for s7 edge there is no indication on waiting to see something happening on ODIN (but in some other threads - not s7 edge related though - mention something about having to see a blue indicator on COM), I'm not quite sure if I'm expected to just hit start even if no apparent change is happening on ODIN nor there is some drivers installing/configuring when connecting the device on download mode. Since I'm quite new to this, I'm no sure if I should connect the device first with some other option enabled, like USB debugging or if I'm missing something quite obvious for someone familiar with flashing with odin?

Kind regards for any help!

PS. I did tried to find an answer through searching but foung nothing related s7 edge wise so I'm at a loss not even knowing if just hitting start without having the device recognized on ODIN will do any harm at all (that newbie I am)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] skinza:
Try odin 3.11

Aldo plug your phone in first and than once recognised load the autoroot to ap
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] cmanh:
Thank you skinza for your reply, I did tried what you suggested and although it wasn't enough for getting it solved it helped me to know I was on the correct path and that I could use an updated odin.. finally, the problem was on embarrassing one since I went into download mode but hadn't push the volume up to get into the actual ODIN mode (too newbie of me but I was trying to follow the instructions I'd found and none were that specific - a bit afraid of messing it up). Nonetheless, thanks again for your time! Kind regards!

Edit: Now I'm rooted (thanks CF) and it took less than expected (a couple of mins or so). I didn't go the custom recovery way, so it might have been that.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] skinza:
Not a problem mate

Just fyi you will need twrp if you want to install custom roms like superman rom or echo rom etc
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] cmanh:
Thanks again! for now I won't be going for a custom rom but wanted to be able to install a firewall to stop some apps from draining my prepaid data (limited)..

I was planning on having xposed installed but it seems I need a custom recovery for that as well.. I used to have xprivacy on a previous nexus 4 and loved I could limit some permissions that are still missing now on marshmallow but haven't got a grip yet as per the effects due to the dm-verity thing.. would you happen to know anything about it? and I was also wondering about if I do need to have the OEM unlock still enabled now that I'm rooted? (The later because I'd been robbed of my cellphones in the past - even recently a new s7 edge that didn't last me even a month :rolleyes: and wouldn't want to let them have an easy pie on having the device available)

Regards!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Singhathia:
I'm facing the same issue but even after going into download mode properly after pressing vol up

odin doesn't detect my s7 edge

I've installed all the drivers also
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] FlipFlipFlop:
Got the same issue. I'm new with this. My colleague wants me to learn and test and load Lineageos on some brand new S7 G930F devices he gave me which I have already switched to dev mode with OEM unlock and USB debugging on and the devices smoothly jumped into ODIN downloading.... mode

I also have the proper Samsung USB Driver installed. (did it several times after ODIN didn't recognize my device)

However, according to the manual, I should start up ODIN, then connect the device via USB cable to the workstation (as unsuccessful I already tried 3 workstations with Windows 7 and Windows 10) whilst having the phone in download mode... .BUT NOTHING APPEARS in the Log field and the ID:COM Box doesn't change colour and my manual says that it should.

My workstation however recognizes the devices with positive messages so I guess the drivers are good.

My co-worker gave me ODIN v3.10, but as this didn't work I downloaded and installed V3.12, but unfortunately also without any luck. :(

What am I doing wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yaro666:
which OS?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] fleeky91:
S7 edge SM-G935F

Hey guys,

i tried rooting my s7 edge but after i got into TWRP my phone went into a bootloop. when i got back download mode, odin still found my phone, though everytime i tried to enter TWRP again, odin said there was a FAIL and my phone immediatly went back into bootloop. I tried to reinstall the samsung usb drivers but now odin cant find my phone anymore.

Before i screw up even more, can someone please help me? right now im stuck in download mode and odin 12, 11, and 10 all wont recognize my phone, also not if i use different cables. my windows laptop however still gives me the device found and device disconnected sound everytime i (dis)connect my phone.

any ideas?

thanks

EDIT: Okay i tried my USB 3.0 port and now odin found my phone. just weird... now i just need to solve the problem that I'm still stuck in the Bootloop but that probably doesnt belong in this thread
[General Topics] Absconditus:
I have the 02 xda orbit, but not sure which forum I should ask questions in the thing has so many different names :rolleyes:

Could anyone advise please ?

Just was wondering as well whether this classed as a "smartphone" or "pocket pc" or "windows mobile" just seen references to these names for different bits of software and not sure which applies to the xda orbit ?

Many thanks.
[General Topics] hanmin:
Read on the XDA-Wiki (on top of this page). It is a member written .. knowledge book. You get to learn a lot from there. One day, you'll be writing it yourself :)
[General Topics] Absconditus:
Thanks Hanmin :)
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] dark_lord:
Well does this help in relocking after unlocking via official unlock app and will i get ota after that
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] andrehsu:
You can get OTA as long as you don't modify the /system partition.

Also please don't quote the entire OP
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Valeev:
Does this method work on Android 6.0 firmware?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] saurav007:
Yes.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] eiyuuRei:
Does this method work on ze500kg ?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] sziraqui:
Not tested, but you can try. Don't forget to make partition backup
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] sengetli:
i have unlocked bootloader and flashed TWRP perfectly.

since my phone (ze550kl) known as TEST MODEL C (i dont know what is the difference between this and real ones) i couldn't get it done via official unlock apk.

thnx for this method memur bey!!! you saved my life.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] dark_lord:
No ota

Manh I tried going back to previous firmware and searched for ota but its impossible to get ota after bootloader unlock please try it for yourdelf:rolleyes:
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] ajay12boys:
Error

Not working for me, it says mkdir failed
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] vemanaprudhvi:
I am unable to unlock the phone.

Could you say me in detail??

Thank You
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] andrehsu:
I'm not sure you know what an over the air update is. Ota is the thing that pops up when you check for update in system update
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] dark_lord:
dude i know what is ota is well why dont you try unlocking the phone via official unlock app and search for ota .....
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] andrehsu:
Then you should know that you can't roll back firmware with OTA updates, regardless of bootloader unlock status
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] dark_lord:
I tried with my friends phone to Noo ota after unlocking the bootloader via official bootloader unlock app
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] sziraqui:
Are you on Marshmallow? If yes you need to grant it "storage" permissions. Goto settings>app>termux>permissions

Click on the the toggle which is on right side of "Storage" . The toggle will turn blue if Storage permissions is granted/enabled.

Also did you got SuperSU pop up when you entered "su"?

When the pop up appears you need to click on grant.

Try again and do post back your results ;)

Please don't instruct people to remove "devinfo" Removing devinfo can brick devices. Your device is different, a test model. Please edit your comment and remove your suggestion of removing devinfo.

Did you made partition backup before and after unlocking. If yes, can you upload it and PM me a link? This will help us to achieve relocking bootloader.

Which step are you facing difficulties? Its already a very detailed guide. Nevertheless, I will add a video tutorial soon
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] sziraqui:
That means "dump_ locked" folder already exists you don't need to use mkdir part of the set of commands. Proceed to step 1 without including mkdir line, copy the commands from below mkdir line
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] yuki_is_bored:
Doesn't work on my ZE500KG.

Run "fastboot oem adb_enable" causes the phone to freeze(?) fastboot and reboot

EDIT: I just noticed /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/devinfo does not exist.

Device model: ZE500KG

SoC/Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410

SKU: 359683069026920

Output of "fastboot oem device-info" :

(bootloader)	Device tampered: false
(bootloader)	Device unlocked: false
(bootloader)	Device verified: false
(bootloader)	Device authorized: false
(bootloader)	Device check_fused: false
(bootloader)	Device reboot_reason: 0x00
(bootloader)	Device SSN: F8AZCY10D963
(bootloader)	Skip check bat id enabled: false
(bootloader)	Charger screen enabled: true
(bootloader)	Display panel:
(bootloader) Device project: ZE500KG
(bootloader) CPU_RV=007050e1
(bootloader)	Device resize: false
(bootloader) SB=Y

I'll PM my dumps, later.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] sziraqui:
Can you post the output of this-

su
ls -la /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name

Edit: output of this too (more imp)-

ls -la /dev/block/platform/*/*/

And this also (if by-name exists)

echo /dev/block/platform/*/*/by-name
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] danny790808:
Gracias........
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] theimpulson:
Whom are you saying this to?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] danny790808:
To you and the other person who helped me you can do what now thanks a thousand thanks
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] danny790808:
Gracias amigo
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] iililii:
Tell me, how to lock bootloader?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] DarkAlpha.Sete:
Does the [MENTION=460965]miau[/MENTION]LightTouch method works(I'm using latest firmware, 13.1010.1612 - android 6.0.1)? It is pretty old, but it is my only chance of unlocking my ZE500KL bootloader(official app gives that unknown error)...
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] AlbusIgnatius01:
Still not working. I pasted the codes using adb shell. I am using Shakalaca's pre-rooted ROM 1.13 versio and I have not copied the files in dumps-lockedbl folder.

I ran the code, entered fastboot and check device info but it showed bootloader is still locked
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cybertech:
Permission denied when run Step 2

Does anyone know what causes "Permission denied" when I ran step 2?

STEP 1: Create a partition dump (This completed ok and I backup folder "dumps-lockedbl")

STEP 2: Unlock your bootloader

I got this at the end "Permission denied" :-

C:\adb>adb shell

shell@ASUS_Z00L_93:/ $ echo -ne "\x01" | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=16 of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/devinfo

count=1 seek=16 of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/devinfo <

dd: /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/devinfo: Permission denied

I have tried the "Troubleshoot:Not needed" steps but still getting "Permission denied"

So in the end still "Device unlocked: false" when check using "fastboot oem device-info"

Thanks.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] gavinfernandes2012:
Are you rooted?

Just confirming.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] zainifame:
Just type "su" after "adb shell" that's required superuser access
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] sleepingelf:
Thanks dude u safe my life :v

I've frustating with official unlock bootloader app by asus, it always say falied to unlock , but not with this method work fine on my device

1. Device model: Asus Zenfone Selfie Z00UD / Z00T

2. Soc/Chipset: snapdragon 615

3. SKU: ww

4. Output of "fastboot oem device-info" or BL Status : True

5. Rom : runing prerooted lolipop by shacalaka

I was able to flash twrp recovery now :*

I think it should work on marsmallow too both of official and prerooted rom :)

---------- Post added at 09:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

root fisrt
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] DarkAlpha.Sete:
Why did not anyone refer this method?

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/05...-zenfone-2-laser-ze500kl-marshmallow.html?m=1

I used it and boot loader is unlocked with not many difficulties.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Sangeeth1:
Thank you so much for all the people who made this unofficial mod! I finally managed to unlock my bootloader and install twrp. :angel:

Device: Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)

ROM: Stock android Lollipop 5.0.2 (rooted)

rest of the information is in the attached screenshot.[IMG="Device info screenshot"]http://i63.tinypic.com/kao9rt.jpg[/IMG]

I've used the second long script and everything got backed up as expected. But the root script did not work at the first try. I've to go through the troubleshooting tips to get it working. I've busybox installed and used minimal adb and fastboot for adb shell. Please note that, when executing through the scripts dont expect anything to happen on your phone screen. So even after executing the root script, to check for it, you've to manually enter into fastboot mode as "adb reboot bootloader" seems to do nothing! Also "adb devices" gave me "device not found" error! Dont panic, just reboot to fastboot mode and use the oem info command, it'll work without any problem.

Also if you have to re-do step 2, please begin by entering "adb shell" followed by "su" and then enter the unlock command. Without those two commands I was getting some errors in the adb (I forgot to take screenshots of it btw). It may not be necessary in your case, but this solved my error.

Once again thank you so much for the creator(s) of this mod!
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Mudy45:
Its only work for ze500kl, not for other models.

I have ze601kl, cannot use that script.

I wonder that unlock script have dd command for hex and text, while the one on this forum only use single dd command.

echo -ne "\x01" | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=16 of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/devinfo

The unlock using following parameters for ze500kl:

# Offset

oAndroid=5242368

oUnlock=5242384

oTamper=5242388

oSSN=5242408

oUnknown=5242496 # always set as 01

# Byte length

lAndroid=13

lSSN=12

lByte=1

# String

sAboot=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/aboot

sSSN=$(cat /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/asuskey4)

sVersion=$(cat /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/asuskey3)

sAndroid='ANDROID-BOOT!'

write_string() {

echo "$1" | dd of=$sAboot seek=$2 bs=1 count=$3

}

write_hex() {

echo -n -e "\x$1" | dd of=$sAboot seek=$2 bs=1 count=$3

}

He used it in 6 write events:

write_string $sAndroid $oAndroid $lAndroid

write_hex 00 $oUnlock $lByte

write_hex 00 $oTamper $lByte

write_string $sSSN $oSSN $lSSN

write_hex 01 $oUnknown $lByte

write_hex 00 5242879 $lByte

He seems to understand the unlock mechanism because he also made the re-lock script.

Also I believe that the official ze601kl unlock is not working because the apps looking for 3 url that is down most of the time: mdm, mdm1 on asus and an IP.

Could someone create similar lock and unlock script for ze601kl or perhaps for entire Z00T and Z00L, with those hex and string write ?

TIA
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] zainifame:
Maybe i can try, pm me for output off this command :

su

ls -R /dev/block

Use Terminal Emulator btw
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] hiimbored:
Hi sir :laugh:

Huge round of applause for your work:good:

This method unlock bootloader of my ze550kl Lollipop version firmware 1.13.40

I checked the same with adb fastboot app awesome work.

(Now can i flash custom roms in same cause im in doubt as everyone says once you unlock bootloader your background must be white instead of previous black colour when restart\switch on device) but thanks from bottom of my heart
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Elazizli:
Thank you brother. This method working.

ZE601KL MM.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Prashant121:
:good:
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] MadDog@76:
Unlocking ZenFone 2

Hi guys i tried that method to unlock bootloader along with other methods i found on the net...

and none works for my Asus ZenFone 2 Z00LD...

and suggestion?

is there another way suitable for my phone...

P.S.

before anybody says it i tested that method 2 times and the results in the end is the same

bootloader still locked

nor i can flash any custom roms coz after verifying the .zip file tell me various number of error from wrong firmware to incompatible update..

please somebody help i'm stuck on android 5.2 lollipop..

TY very much in advance!

any lil help is appreciated....
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Mrwirez:
Would this work the Zenpad 3s 10 z500m? Locked bootloader...
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] zainifame:
Z500M is mediatek, off course not, except Z500KL can adapt using this method
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] dr.vats:
Video Tutorial is not available :(
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] hiimbored:
Just download adb shell and run all the command's give but before doing any thing make sure your device is properly rooted.

If you have any query text me.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Mrwirez:
Thanks anyway.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cyberknight01:
it isnt working! my device is asus ze550kl lollipop running with raw firmware 1.17

[[/B]

i cant unlock the bootloader

the device model is ze550kl lollipop in raw firmware and i just wanted to unlock the bootloader and the unlock app just reboot and doesnt even do a thing therfore i just tried this root method!i rooted my device via pc and tried this via both adb and termux but nothung is working!i need your help as soon as possible

:crying:
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] cyberknight01:
it isnt working! i need help!

[[/B]

i cant unlock the bootloader

the device model is ze550kl lollipop in raw firmware and i just wanted to unlock the bootloader and the unlock app just reboot and doesnt even do a thing therfore i just tried this root method!i rooted my device via pc and tried this via both adb and termux but nothung is working!i need your help as soon as possible

:crying:
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] safiulla:
I have asus zenfone 2 laser ze550kl locked bootloader. is that still we need to unlock bootloader to flash files like custom roms...becasue my phone is rebooting not able to use and i have installed twrp using fastboot without unlocking and rooting.....pleas reply me....now i my phone is in latest firmware from asus site..
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Qaqee87:
Sorry,anyone can give download link? Pls,I can't get that folder......
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] Hitman':
:: Simplest n 101% working Root fr Z00L ZE550kl ::

U need NOT flash rooted ROM. Again Many such links r already expired as provided by [MENTION=1813976]shakalaca[/MENTION]

Instead Downgrade to Lollipop

Thn Simply Root using Kingroot

Dtz it.. ? Can Run the Magic Code to redeem ur Bootloader.. Followed by Flashing Latest Twrp... Done

Ure Worth it ?
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] zzzzwdk4444zzzz:
Help me, i'm using zb551kl snap400. Step 1 and "echo -ne "\x01" | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=16 of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/devinfo" work but the bootloader still locked. I tried fastboot oem adb_enable but it freeze and do nothing so i cant next step.
[Zenfone 2 Laser General] dav0dav0:
Is there an equivalent method for Android 7? I'm running a Zenfone 3 Ultra and it won't let me su (the command literally isn't in the ROM) and all the methods suggested here fail due to lack of permissions.

Ideas???