yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] kanagawaben:
I agree. I am more satisfied with my device now running the second beta of MM than I have been on any previous stock firmware or custom ROM. Now have root access too, which is nice (although I don't really need it). The big advantage for me of CM over Asus 5.0 stock is the RAM management, but this is absolutely fixed in the MM beta. On the other hand the big advantage of stock 5.0 over CM is the stable radio. It's flawless, whereas with CM I have lots of problems with connection drops, slow reconnection, and mysterious behaviour where I have full signal working but at the same time get battery stat reports of no connection and mobile standby drain. So MM beta gives me the best of both worlds - smooth performance and great RAM management, along with flawless network connectivity.

Oh, and I forgot to mention camera performance. If you like grainy crap then CM is OK, but if you actually want to use the camera to the best of its (admittedly limited) capability and with all its functionality, then beta is much better.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ray2out:
How to unlock bootloader on Version 184.. ??

Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] isaias1347:
Please HELP!!!!

Hi, guys.

I missunderstandthe post, and intall the files in my 5.0 devices. Now mi device dont hace bootloader, how can i get it back?

The bootloader can be installed in any way?

I can enter to recovery throught ADB in my pc (adb reboot recovery), but i can only acces to the Recovery, but i want to install the bootloader.

I will try to intall an official ROM and will tell you whats up, but please tell me your options in comments. Thankyou.
[ZenFone 2 General] Freddy1X:
Just have 2 questions to ask.

1. Does this method works with ZE550ML (2GB variant) too?

EDIT: It does works. Thanks.

2. How to flash the latest beta for ZE550ML that was available in this folder?

Can somebody point me to the thread that have its tutorial, because I can't seem to find it.

(I'm using Android M right now, just wanna know if we can flash the latest one that I mentioned)
[ZenFone 2 General] kuyakom:
Can you provide the BETA 2 MM for ze551ml? Which is .78 badly need it:crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] kanagawaben:
Sorry, I am using a 550
[ZenFone 2 General] kuyakom:
any idea where to find it? beta 2 MM?

and another question can i use this method to flash CM13?

Once you are in Android 6.0, fire the following command to boot twrp. <twrp.img> is the twrp recovery file.

HTML Code:

adb reboot-bootloader

fastboot boot <twrp.img>
[ZenFone 2 General] Freddy1X:
Can you provide it for me? :D
[ZenFone 2 General] kanagawaben:
There are mega links in the relevant thread on here
[ZenFone 2 General] Freddy1X:
Is it this one?

How do you flash it?
[ZenFone 2 General] kuyakom:
adb sideload or rename the file to MOFD_SDUPDATE then goto recovery mode
[ZenFone 2 General] Freddy1X:
Both ways were throwing errors. Adb throwing error protocol fault (no status) while flashing the zip file in recovery showed "footer is wrong" and "signature verification failed" - Installation aborted. :(
[ZenFone 2 General] kuyakom:
oppss move the MOFD_SDUPDATE to micro sd then go to recovery mode then it will install

AND FIRST CHECK THE FILE IF ITS CORRECT ACCORDING TO YOUR PHONE.:good:
[ZenFone 2 General] tokizane:
after downgrade from MM beta to stock lolipop or CM13 a gps can't lock satellite

it still looking for gps ......... ....... .......

how can i fix this issue? PLEASE HELP :crying:

Device : ZE551ML

sorry for my bad English
[ZenFone 2 General] benbugohit:
Applied this method to official release of ww mm for ze551ml : works like a charm.
[ZenFone 2 General] harpreet.s:
How can we revert back this mod if needed?
[ZenFone 2 General] tenfiftysix:
Hi Guys.

I upgraded to latest .134 Marshmallow from .194 Lollipop using adb sideload. No problem

I then rooted using this method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDls4gLyusY. No problem. Be sure to use the TWRP and Supersu provided in the link. Will not work with regular latest TWRP, although Supersu will upgrade via playstore later.

I can confirm that I am rooted with ZE551ml
[ZenFone 2 General] Flynhx:
Is there any way to root without unlocking the bootloader like a tethered recovery? i don't want to lose my warranty though..
[ZenFone 2 General] tenfiftysix:
Not am aware of.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
So, it Will unlock bootloader and flash permanently TWRP or Simply boots TWRP and flash supersu?

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] tenfiftysix:
It unlocks bootloader, flashes twrp and then flash SuperSU

It's permanent. Just follow instructions and use the correct twrp and SuperSU
[ZenFone 2 General] exico91:
I have a little problem...

So i tried to update manually with the zip from L to MM but the recovery always says an error regarding the version of android that has to be > of 5 (im on 5.0.1)

I flashed a more recent android Lollypop and got stuck on a fixed boot screen then with a backup i unrooted and did it again and i got the version UL-Z00A-WW-2.20.40.194-user with no root up and running.

Now when i try to flash Lollypop either from manual updater on android or from recovery i get the same error as above (version check failed).

So at the moment i have a phone with all the bloatware, no root and unable to go to MM. Until now i just used the system images from shakalaca and flashed from fastboot.

Any ideas to how to move to MM for me?

Correct phone, correct images, just that annoying check that is stupid cause it says that android is 5.0.1 but cannot flash because android has to be > 5.0 WTH

Recovery is TWRP and not the stock one, maybe is this the problem?
[ZenFone 2 General] jman0:
I'm afraid there isn't. I was told it could be done and upgraded to M before trying to root the phone and then I was unable to use tethered twrp. In the end I had to unlock the bootloader to be able to root the phone.

You can wait until someone releases a tool to relock the bootloader, so if in the future you want your phone to look stock and keep your warranty you can do so. Asus don't know if you have ever locked your bootloader unless you use the official unlock app they released. If you use an unofficial unlocking method and relock again, they will never know.
[ZenFone 2 General] Halcyon:
Xposed not worked for official MM anyone can confirm it?

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this method used for beta no longer works with official please indicate it thatxposed not works. i already test really all ways
[ZenFone 2 General] benbugohit:
Official firmware waits for stock boot and recovery.

That's why the OP advices to downgrade by flashing raw lollipop firmware, which puts back stock recovery.

Try flashing stock .194 boot and recovery.
[ZenFone 2 General] benbugohit:
Xposed works on official ze551ml. Did you flash correctly xposed beta zip file after supersu beta 2.74? View attachment 3862382
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Okay many thanks! I was searching a permanent unlock for MM official and a permanent TWRP, many thanks :)

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] dapezzz:
Hello

Successfully rooted Official MM with official latest TWRP and SuperSU zipfile from OP.
[ZenFone 2 General] ferchorama:
I succesfully rooted MM but I cannot get rid of the "Your device has failed verification and may not work propperly" warning screen when booting, is there a .img file I missed flashing?
[ZenFone 2 General] exico91:
So i tried to flash stock boot and recovery, no success on updating so far, same error as TWRP on stock recovery.

I got the recovery from here, its a bit older than 194 (178) cause i cannot find a updated one and the boot.img from the OTA zip .194

I flashed, i tried then i reflashed 194 (thought maybe it updates the recovery but it's still .178) and retried flashing MM, no success.

If anyone can give me a .194 stock recovery i would be glad, maybe can work

LOG:

Opening update package...
Verifyng update package...
Installing update...
Device image Version:
5.0
OTA image version: 6.0.1
Only Android 5.0(newer than 20160504 version) or Android 6.0.1 (older version) can upgrade to this version
E: Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)

Installation aborted

EDIT

Got it flashed finally!

Was really the recovery too old, i got a the latest recovery img from here mega:///#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw!Uxt2BCgR (shakalaca preroot system imgs)
[ZenFone 2 General] kuyakom:
Can i use this method to revert back from CM13 to LP?
[ZenFone 2 General] grinminded:
were did you find official latest TWRP?

pls share the link. thank u

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Succesfully rooted, but i got error in xposed framework is not installed.

flash SU.zip before exposed in twrp.

pls help me.
[ZenFone 2 General] Acca85:
Was your bootloader locked or unlocked in L?

Sent from my ASUS_Z008D
[ZenFone 2 General] grorg:
twrp-3.0.2-0-Z00A

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Mine was locked.
[ZenFone 2 General] Technical:
I think you need the new TWRP for MM http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64182131&postcount=1

I've got the same as you and couldn't test the new TWRP, but I think it will work.
[ZenFone 2 General] grinminded:
Thank us so much
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
so,i have to ask,is there a way to just install TWRP and SU on the last firmware (4.21.40.134) without going back to LL ? i am really tired of just going back and farward so many times on my phone (i already have the bootloader unlocked),i had many phones and all just have an easy way to install TWRP and SU
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
If you want a Semi-auto root script and a semi-auto xposed script, go here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3453689

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
thanks, i don't want exposed at all, i hate it, but yes, a permanent twrp
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
I'm searching a way to get a permanent TWRP too.

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
thanks m8, then keep searching for a way :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
You're welcome :)

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
See post 141
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
sorry m8, i dunno how to find that, i am using xdalab app, and are no nrs here
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
It's about 25 posts back from here. It's video instructions that supposedly does just what you're looking for
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
thanks m8, i will try those, exept the bootloader unlocker, i have it unlocked already, i do wander why is made that old twrp version and not the last twrp 3
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
after some trouble and a half-brick i managed to install mm, root and twrp permanent unlocking bootloader.

a question, I followed the video istruction and installed the twrp 2870, it's not possible to install the latest? I tried the 3020 with

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

but recovery not start and goes to bootloader.

with the same command reflashed the 2870 and work well, but is old.

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in OP there is the procedure to downgrade installing many files, but asus make a firmware for downgrade on their download page, the question is can I use the official downgrade firmware now that I've unlocked and twrped? if install from adb I must "apply update from adb" in recovery but is possible to do that in twrp? thanks

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installed this and works, almost latest twrp

http://theflamingskull.com/zenfone2.html
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
there is not the newest twrp, just 2 options and both old
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
That's because it's the wrong link. Try this http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
if i only flash that twrp, will work with keeping the stock rom? i don't wanna flash the crappy cm rom, if u have the cover with the circle, u will understand why i wanna keep the stock rom
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
Yes I just used it with stock. And did a backup with it. (just FYI the root/unlock technique from the YouTube video works best. Just use this twrp instead of his)
[ZenFone 2 General] pschoolmeester:
xposed

So I was able to get root on MM perfectly with these instructions, but after flashing xposed I get an error in the xposed installer app log file. Any suggestions on how to fix and is there a specific uninstaller I need to use on this version of xposed?

Here is the part of the log where the error is:

09-05 15:03:43.650 E/Xposed ( 345): Cannot load any modules because /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/conf/modules.list was not found

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] WillyTP:
[MENTION=2005688]samcjtsai[/MENTION] Hi!

I suppose you understand Chinese,

Maybe do you know if shakalaca is going to release an updated version of systemless Su / Xposed?

Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
Until now I used updated xposed from rovo89, now it works only with the shakalaka version, would to know if rovo89 will do a working official xposed for mm or we will be stuck with the 85.5 modded shakalaka version
[ZenFone 2 General] TwoPointZero:
Hi everyone, I finally managed to make it work with info from [MENTION=5507006]holymoz[/MENTION] (I thought Ragusa was some brand of chocolate, lol)

I'm sharing my experience here.

My device: unofficially unlocked LP.194 with custom kernel

also my 4G modem and sole way (lol) to connect to internet from home.

I'm not positive the unlocked status is a must either.

Preparing:

“To rely on rustics and not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues.”

—Sun Tzu

0. Backed up everything and crosschecked them (App+Data in Titanium, contacts in VCF, SMS and Call log backup). Transfer all backups and documents into the SD (and PC if you want to play extra safe). If you use the stock Email app, write down accounts details.

1. Downloaded ADB, iSoc drivers, asus flash tool & xfstk downloader + unbrick kit. Make sure your device is properly detected in all modes.

2. Downloaded LP.194 raw from [MENTION=5684962]Yousvel[/MENTION] 's mirror and official MM update zip

3. Restart Win10 in recovery, disable signature enforcement

4. Downloaded unlock 6.0 toolkit, ITT

5. Downloaded TWRP builds at http://theflamingskull.com/zenfone2.html (LP bootloader TWRP-Z00A-2.8.7.7-unofficial.img and MM bootloader TWRP-3.0.2-M1-Z00A.img)

6. Downloaded systemless supersu and xposed (facultative) zips by shakalaca

Steps that should work:

1. Flash LP 194 .raw using Asus Flash Tool (fastboot)

2. Let it reboot to make sure it's alright

3. Reboot into (official) recovery and let it flash MOFD_UPDATE.zip. Your other option is to select the adb sideload menu option

4. Unlock.bat => ifwi/droidboot is an LP variant (unlocked, white splashscreen)

5. flash LP TWRP:

cd tools
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-Z00A-2.8.7.7-unofficial.img

and boot into recovery using phone keys (device reboots completely with splashscreen, I completely forgot about that and was confused)

6. wipe data & caches

7. flash zips

8. reboot into fastboot, flash TWRP-3.0.2-M1-Z00A.img (MM TWRP)

9. restore.bat => ifwi/droidboot is MM variant (locked, black splashscreen)

10. Boot normally (asus throbber stays on for a long time, be patient). You can also boot into TWRP recovery 3.0.2 to remove cruft from /system/app and /system/priv-app, but that's where I put myself into trouble with FCs and whatnot.

In case of trouble :

if bricked (MOORFILD in device manager), fire up xfstk and reflash (ifwi droidboot and friends) -- see dedicated tutorial for this.

It will put you back into a working fastboot and you can reflash things.

Thoughts:

Tried to flash full modded stock zip from TWRP initially, did not work so well.

It was a pita being offline with a bricked device, but being correctly prepared, I've never been SOL.
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
Jesus christ, from where did u got that so dam complicated? it is faster with just install the twrp and SuperSU and there u go, all set and from the 134,not 194,some people likes to complicate
[XDA Assist] PhonoKiller:
Hello all, i have buy a BLACKVIEW ZETA, i have search everywhere for a custom rom, unlock bootloader, custom recovery, but i have find nothing, can anyone help me plz? i try from NNEDROM but nothing is working there, plz help here...
[XDA Assist] Trafalgar Square:
Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist,

your device don't have a device specific forum on XDA. Please ask here, if anybody knows a ROM:

Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The experts there should be able to help you.

Kind regards and good luck

Trafalgar Square

XDA Assist
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djibril13:
sav_amd_dir with a .ini file inside keeps downloading itself in download folder. Is it some kind of malware ?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ari2asem:
me, too. on oneplus one, with slimsaber 5.1.1-nov-2015 and firefox as internet browser with mblock as ad-blocker....i als o get name_ver_dir with ver.data and pname_version.txt files.

after deleting couple of times these 2 folders ( sav_amd_dir and name_ver_dir. they come back automatically....what are these folders? am i infected by some virus/malware?

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in some spanish forum they said it has to do with xender, an app for fast file transfer between 2 phones.....but i used xender already 1 year and never had seen these 2 folders. maybe after last update of xender-app from play store is the reason of the "problem?"

UPDATE 2: after re-installing xender, running xender and giving internet access to xender i get those 2 folders back in my DOWNLOAD-folder. i used xender version 3.2.0526. in this version they show advertisement. maybe these filders had something with the ads to do?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomwwl9:
I bought my G4 around 3 weeks ago and noticed a small problem once in a while the phone would be unresponsive for around 10-20 seconds and the reboot itself, but as I continued to use it more and more they kept getting more frequent

For example

Yesterday no problem

Today 2 reboots an I'm not not even halfway through the day

And it's not like I use the devixe heavily, the reboots happen randomly like when browsing chrome or listening to music on a Bluetooth speaker

Does this happen to anyone else and did anyone find a way to fix it or should I just send it back under warranty

PS: once the reboot happens I turn the phone off and take out the battery for around 15 min before turning it back on and sometimes that helps and for a day or two it doesn't reboot

All help is appreciated
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMadScientist:
Have u rooted it or still stock
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueeyeblue:
[MENTION=7549302]Tomwwl9[/MENTION] - Probably ILAPO issue. Check out my video for the info how to fix.

#1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbJXwPmbXFc

#2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NziX5Fyq58
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomwwl9:
It's still stock (6.0 if that makes a difference)
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
if you have warranty , get it fixed..
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joelalmeidaptg:
This happens to me when I don't reboot my phone for long periods of time (like a week). It's probably just a memory leak problem

EDIT: Ok, maybe if it is happening more than once a day that is not your problem :P I recommend you to flash one of the latest KDZ and choose the refurbish option in LGUP for a clean start.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomwwl9:
Does flashing a kdz void the warranty or is it safe to do
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
i wouls say safe as its their firmware...
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayria:
I charged the Nook HD+ for about 2 days. It seems to be fully charged. Light stays green no matter where I plug it in(Laptop, wall) and I have tried two different cables.

This is actually my sisters device. Mine is the same one, and both cables work on it with no issues.

This device has never been rooted or messed with in anyway. Its fully stock with current updates.

If I attempt to power it on while it's plugged in the light goes black and never comes back on. Same thing happens if I try the power+n thing. I attempted this while plugged into the wall aswel as my PC.

Any ideas? Battery, screen, or just fully trashed?

---------------------------

New Information:

I thought this was my sisters Nook, but after asking her if she had ever opened it up she informed me oh, its her friends and hoped I could fix it.

It may have been opened, I have no idea what its been through.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ieatabiscuit:
If the light is green while plugged in, it is not charging, no matter how long it's left there. It only charges while the light is amber/orange. How long has it been between charging before you got it? Have you tried plugging it in, and holding n+power to force it to completely shut down (sometimes it makes a difference, because it tries to boot with little power, and hangs in limbo). Also, if ithas an SD card in it, try taking it out. If it's an older card, and worn out, it can cause that same issue for you. I've tested that with a bad card in a NEW Nook HD+ and managed to make it act like it was broken until the card was removed, then all was fine with it. It's too soon to tell if the battery is completely gone, but I doubt the screen is the issue.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayria:
I amended my post, but will repeat here:

I thought this was my sisters Nook, but after asking her if she had ever opened it up she informed me oh, its her friends and hoped I could fix it.

It may have been opened, I have no idea what its been through.

As for an sdcard, no none in it when I got it from her. The screen never even lights up so if the screen is dead, I don't know if it's on in anyway.

I have plugged it in, (light is green) and pressed power+n, when I do the green light goes black and never comes back on. Should I just leave it for a day and see if it charges in the least despite the lights being black?
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Proloyc:
I have the exact same problem, with *my* sister's Nook HD+.

After a lot of research and playing around, and even getting a new battery and installing it, it still stays green and never boots.

The reason I understand is that the bootloader (x-loader) has got corrupted. If Barnes and Noble could release their tool used for flashing the bootloader, the device would be up again. Plenty other vendors like Samsung, LG etc. have such custom utilities for their own devices. However, BN haven't released theirs.

The 2-nd stage bootloader needs to get downloaded into the device. Only then any other recovery image can be installed.

Just for their unwillingness to release the flashing tool, devices are getting destroyed.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArcSmurf:
Annoyingly I seem to have forgotten to charge my Nook HD+ and the batter has drained, and now shows no signs of wanting to charge and reboot. The led stay on Green :( and no amount of pressing the power button shows signs of life. Guess off to shop at weekend for new tablet...