yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nieebel:
GA-N-v7.1.2-20211029-Z00A-Release.zip works great :)

My device bricked last week, now I took the chance to unbrick and install custom rom on my Asus Zenfone2 ZE551ML (Z00A):

1. Unbrick:

Asus Zenfone Flash Tool v1.4.5 (=1.0.0.45) did work for me on Win11:

Asus Zenfone Flash Tool v2.0.1 (Latest version)

Download Asus Zenfone Flash Tool For Installing Stock ROM on Your Asus Android Mobile Devices. We Also Share The Latest Flash Tool For Free.

www.gsmofficial.com

All newer ones had the error: "failed to download the version control file via FTP".

RAW firmware:

[Z008/Z00A/Z00D/Z00X] RAW FW Collection

Project "AsusCare" maintained by me ZF2 5" ZE500CL - Z00D: WW https://yadi.sk/d/fXkICEIguGZAB (Android 5 only) 12.16.5.112 12.16.5.118 12.16.5.126

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I've used WW_ZE551ML_4.21.40.352_20170623.raw (WW = worldwide and not china/japan).

2. Unlock bootloader and install TWRP (v3.2.2):

Bootloader Unlock, Root, Xposed and TWRP On Asus Zenfone 2 (Android 5+)

Working On MM-WW-4.21.40.352 Z00A Z00AD And on Latest versions MM-WW-4.21.40.327 Z00A Z00AD MM-WW-4.21.40.223 Z00A Z00AD Latest Stable Magisk : v16.3 Updated 28 March 2018. If there is update you will surely find it in...

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Now the question: Now the question, how to get root?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] lenigma1too:
@dinasore got it bang on.

Rooting our beloved Z00A has always been a bit obtuse.

I quote the aforementioned:

You download the boot image signer here:

(Also does a good job explaining what's going on with verified boot signing. The more we know, right?☺️)

Signing boot images for Android Verified Boot (AVB) [v8]

Various Android devices support Android Verified Boot (AVB). A part of this is more commonly known as dm-verity, which verifies system (and vendor) partition integrity. AVB can however also verify boot images, and stock firmwares generally...

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And in this order:

1. Install Magisk.apk

Then

2. Install Magisk .zip by TWRP.

Then

3. Install the file generated from VerifiedBootSigner.zip. (From the above link.😉)

You can restart system successfully and get root authority.

Best of luck my friend 🙏 🙏
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nieebel:
It works! Your are awesome!

Even with the latest v27.0 Magisk.apk from Github!!!

(After installing the APK, I renamed Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip as described in the Magisk Github installation section (though it is mentioned as deprecated and I get a warning when opening Magisk app after flashing both ZIPs, but it still seems to work).

Now, I just have the problem, that my phone always keeps the screen on. Maybe because of some of my sensors are broken (e.g. that Asus Flip Cover thing completely messed up things. I had to deactivate it in the settings to have a usable device first) 🤷‍♂️

I've tried Settings -> Configurations -> Miscellaneous -> enable Wakelock blocker (and also Sensor block per-package) plus I installed BetterBatteryStats and Greenify (I enabled aggressive Doze and Wake-up tracking) - this worked for a bit. But now again, my screen keeps on...
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Fulvio Liatti:
Dirty flashed GA Rom over RR 5.8.5: Magisk v.16.0 and FB app 160.0.0.30.94 still presents and both working fine! Thank you to keep alive this device!
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Hritik154:
No help? Even the clock lags
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
No, atm we can't
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Extract the apk from the app installed from the Playstore, uninstall the app from the device, install the apk manually. That's it.

When a new version is released, the FB app will ask you to update. No third party app is needed.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Sorry, but it's something related to your own setup.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Palestra:
I have just installed the latest package from APKMirror with the correct dpi (v154) and 2 mins later after opening the app it updated itself to the latest oficial version, v161.

Everything working fine.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/faceb...cebook-154-0-0-29-385-2-android-apk-download/
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] jim7777:
any update on this [MENTION=7179155]bernardobas[/MENTION] ?

btw, I tried using the latest nightlies, same problem exists on fresh install. For me, after the sim cards (particularly the data sim) were initialized, after some time it seems like the system is turning on cellular data for a brief period. I don't know if this is intentional or not. Probably checking for data or sim configs? I really don't know. This problem also happens even if wifi is turned on and has network connection.

I tried using logcat with -b radio parameter, it seems like the problem happens around during APN configuration or whenever DCT runs after sim regained signal after signal loss due to restart or airplane mode (though i'm not particularly sure about this). In comparison, w/ the default logcat buffer, it seems to equate to ConnectivityService. I also tried turning off background data for all apps. Still problem exists

Thank you so much :(
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nutcasev1.5:
Maybe don't use airplane mode? It's not like you need to use it at night.

As for the apns, you need to manually configure them maybe.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] jim7777:
[MENTION=7074010]nutcasev1.5[/MENTION]

i rarely used airplane mode tho.. i just use this time for testing the cause of this problem :(

The problem mostly happens whenever the data sim restarts (when signal is lost, or randomly when network switches from 3G to 4G or vice-versa). I already tried setting apns manually. nothing happens.

the only thing i can do is force the sim into gsm mode :( which is a bit of a hassle when I need to use data. I hope it can be fixed!

I tried going back to stock rom today. So far I haven't encountered the problem yet
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] SVSurve:
Please replace lawnchair with Launcher3

Lawnchair has many bugs
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nutcasev1.5:
Bugs like?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] merihy:
There is a new release in sourceforge? It is named as release but not nightly.. saw it before bernardo set it as ota :laugh: [MENTION=7179155]bernardobas[/MENTION] can we install it, is it suitable or is it a test build?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Test build.

Stable builds are propperly announced and notified via ota.

Dirty flashing will mess things up.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] DallasBelt:
Thanks a lot for this awesome ROM! So glad I foud the thread. I flashed it yesterday and everything is working perfect! A minor thing I was searching for, but didn't find, is disabling vibration for hard keys and when drawing the security pattern. Appreciate your hard work :D

Cheers!
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] SteamPlay43:
[MENTION=7179155]bernardobas[/MENTION] , I can't install Google Dialer on your rom. Neither form google play nor from apk. It says that my phone is not supported, but on standard lineage os Google Dialer works fine.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] kriegschluesser:
rapid charging at 2800mAh but in a sec it drop down to charging 1400mAh. is this rom dont support quick charging??
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] sushuguru:
Flash gapps first, both pico and nano will work, dialer requires framework from gapps pack.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] SVSurve:
Unable to refresh google feed

Minor lags while scrolling

Apps not opening only white screen

Phone lagging while using this launcher

It's good launcher but unstable

Launcher3 is good with minor tweaks
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] SteamPlay43:
Just flashed stock OGapps with custom gapps-config.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
I've just installed it from the Playstore. Pico or nano gapps are recommended. Stock = trouble.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Only a minor lag when doing the swipe up gesture (that hopefully will be corrected in the future). So small that it doesn't even bother me.

The rest of the bugs may be due to something in your setup. I've been using it for 3 or 4 months already.

It's a very promising launcher, I will stick to it and keep including it in future builds.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nijihana:
It'll work just fine, updates and all, if you back it up via titanium backup ~
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Candoris:
Getting wifi disconnect fairly often. Latest build.

Any chance we get wireguard support?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
candoris, someone already told you what to do if you want wireguard support, stop asking same question over and over
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nutcasev1.5:
Hello GA users,

So me & [MENTION=7179155]bernardobas[/MENTION] have managed to iron out issues with the experimental builds. Now we want to ask you what to do from here on out. We can permanently move to the NutOS base which will require a clean flash dropping the base on which the nightlies are built.

Switching to a NutOS base with Hololite kernel has the following advantages :

Rom:

Better ril strength & reduced ril drain

Better data speeds

O3/Ofast code optimization ( performance )

Better media recording (AAC) & microphone performance

GPS latency enhancements

Seccomp ( performance when playing media )

Much Better Doze ( idle )

Autobrightness sensitivity fix

Better Memory management

Kernel:

Updated to Linux 108 in reference to atom's 72 ( security )

Uses latest 7.2 TC ( efficiency )

GPU UV ( Better Thermals )

Lots of under the hood efficiency & battery tweaks

NTFS, EXFAT OTG support

Wireguard support

All issues have been fixed & a test build will be released soon if people want to test & express their opinion. Once you decide we can either keep how things are now or completely move the nightlies to the NutOS base.

What's the verdict?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] rynu:
As the official lineage is dead,it will be better to use unofficial lineage(Nut OS) as base.

Thank you developers for still keeping this device alive.

✌✌
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Candoris:
Why so rude? I haven't asked this question before, that's one thing. Second thing, no I don't intend to use nutos kernel or compile one myself, I'd like it if it got included into whatever kernel Bernie is choosing for his builds.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
first, i wasn't rude, second, you asked a kernel question in a rom forum, 3rd,if you would have read the forum, you wouldn't asked the question, but sory if you took the answer as rude
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Arerive:
i prefer using nutos as a base if it not have any issue anymore. lets try experimental first to look at it.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] jim7777:
[MENTION=7074010]nutcasev1.5[/MENTION]

NutOS would be nice!

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To those who are having sim card problems (esp to those whose sim cards are having no signal problems), it seems the problem lies within lineageos' use of bootloader (or anything related to it)

To fix:

1) Revert to stock android L rom (the latest version can be found on the asus support website). Be sure that the sim cards are working when you are using stock android L. if not, then this fix is not for you. To install the stock rom, you may flash and use stock recovery then sideload the android l rom zip file. Sideloading using a custom recovery tool may not work.

2) Follow the installation instructions of this rom here: http://groovyandroid.ga/installation
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Candoris:
As you can see, the dev is asking kernel questions himself. So yes, don't be rude, it's simple.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] merihy:
Well I think if the customization options that GA (as well as RR) will be included in nutOS too, then a clean start with nutOS would not matter since it has those plus advantages.. everybody want an optimised, having better battery life, issues solved, updated and lag free OS.

So in my opinion, an up-to-date nutOS having RR customizations would be very nice :good:
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
we can talk after testing :)
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Today's test build is very stable and preety responsive.

Battery saving optimizations aren't free, they may turn the device a little laggy. But [MENTION=7074010]nutcasev1.5[/MENTION] is making an excellent job for all of us by aquiring a great ballance between performance and consumption.

I don't think we will find reasons not to definitely move to run GA over NutOS, which was the initial idea.

The only downside is the need to clean flash as it cannot be dirty flashed over RR or Atom based builds. But it's worth the effort, believe.me.

In the following days, I'll share builds for Z00A and Z008 for everyone to test and start the migration.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
can't wait to see that and flash it on :)
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] juliomb179:
Come on [MENTION=7179155]bernardobas[/MENTION] and [MENTION=7074010]nutcasev1.5[/MENTION] , take NutOs as a base, I think most of the users support the change
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] DallasBelt:
I just hope you'll keep the RR tweaks :D Thanks a lot for maintaining a ROM for our beloved Zenny (:
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] SteamPlay43:
I can't install it from Play Store because my device somehow unsupported)
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] rageyoudown:
I really like this rom,

One problem I noticed when the screen goes of certain apps stop connecting/responding like pandora for example, It will stop playing music and won't advance to the next song until I press the power button for the screen to come back on. I am not using any apps like amplify or greenify.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] holymoz:
I think custom rom must give performance at a reasonable battery so I prefer a lagfree rom
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
just a question, for curiosity, why do you want that specific app?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Are you using Magisk?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Arerive:
https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218 you can try using these. i have been using this from i start using custom rom.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] SteamPlay43:
No, I'm not using root at all.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] miggis:
my phone with NutOS is extremely laggy. If i want to keep the phone working (working is an euphemism, because the phone is ALWAYS laggy) i have to not install the lineage app suite, either the complete file or the mini sized one. My Z008 works with GA only.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Try using Magisk. It it's an issue related to SafetyNet, it would help.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] nutcasev1.5:
I'm not sure what you are trying to say here. GA & NutOS are two different roms. Sharing a base doesn't mean that they will have the same problems. Especially since GA isn't slimified like NutOS.

Second, while off topic, I have Z008 testers for NutOS & they report no issues with either combination. There are other issues that are unrelated.

Yes lag is a sign of a problem. You haven't given me much data to even know what the actual problem is. Just a symptom. That too on the wrong thread.

---------- Post added at 06:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:57 PM ----------

I just figured it out. Lol. I saw your post & it clicked.

So I'm thinking the play store implemented an api to see if a device was rooted & then blocked installation.

Turns out they expanded that. Now the device checks if the Rom is a custom Rom. That's all it takes to disable installation. The check is done through how it's signed I would imagine.

Basically it checks if the Rom is signed with test keys or has a beta tag anywhere. Which makes sense, because while official Lineage has secure key signing, none of the builds there are tagged as stable 'user' builds.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] fernseher:
Absolutely no lags here on Z00A - device is snappy like never before with an also great battery life. Thanks for this ROM!
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] jobvandonselaar:
Will the change to nutos solve the second sim card problem?

When i use only one sim in the first card holder all works fine but when i add a second sim that card will loose connection all the time and no data works on the second sim.

I read the solution installing stock lollipop first before going back to this groove room could solve it but that seems like some work.

I will try before the clean install to the nutos version because will not be able to dirty flash.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
i had some issues like that in the past, and i got the same answer, so, i fallowed those instructions, all work fine now, no problems with sim cards at all, for some reason, if you come to custom rom from MM stock, you get that sim issue, yes, it is some work to do, but it is worth it
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] jobvandonselaar:
Cool, thanks for this info!

Can i go back to stock lollipop en after that install groove as advised... but after that restore a nandroid backup?
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
you should do a backup before you get on stock rom :), if you need the lollipop stock rom, get on yadi. sk/d/FijRoAVJtvRiG, you can find there the stock rom that you need
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] jobvandonselaar:
Trying to find a tutorial how to go back to stock lollipop, i downloaded the UL-Z00A-WW-2.20.40.206-user.zip from the asus site.

I guess i need the stock recovery first and then flash the zip?

After that follow the instructions here http://groovyandroid.ga/installation
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] appollokillers1:
the best and easiest way was the place i gaved you, take a raw file and install it with the official asusflash tool
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
I can compile a test build, but it will be at your own risk as I cannot test it.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] bernardobas:
Facebook app just got updated to v162.0.0.45.94 via Playstore.

Playstore app v9.0.15-all + Magisk v16.0.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] sushuguru:
Facebook app now live again on PlayStore.
[ZenFone 2 Android Development] Shambles22:
If you will compile I'll test
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] wiinex:
Does anyone know how to disable the vibration when the phone soft resets? I couldn't find a way to disable it. I soft reset my Titan once a day and I don't like how it vibrates. :(

I have a software that schedules the phone to soft reset at night so in the morning I would have all the RAM back but most of the time I would get startled :eek: when my phone vibrates on top of the table next to my bed or anywhere that I happen to place it within reach before I go to sleep.

If someone knows a registry edit I'd really appreciate it. I would cab it so others who wants it could just install it.

I know you might think, why not just reset it before you sleep but sometimes i forget thats why i have it scheduled to auto reset.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] kennyidaho:
I am looking for an answer to this as well. On a side note what app are you using to schedule your softreset?
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] 1999TL:
Have you tried using Oxios to reclaim your ram?
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] blueglide:
I also would like to know if there's a registry hack or something to disable that vibration. Anyone??
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] silentbenton:
I'm pretty sure it would be more than a registry edit. It does it even when the phone goes into bootloader if I remember correctly. So it is probably written somewhere in the depths of the phone.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] nismax:
on same bout.

anyone figured this out yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Hi Folks, there isn't a whatsapp group here so far i can see.. so i am creating a new one, I am stil an admin for S6 group that is now a mix of s6, s7,s8 folks... please feel free to join the new s9 group chaps

https://chat.whatsapp.com/J5Kc01uzVQDIEtof76S8qK
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kinj4u:
Its showing u revoked link please add me or share me link
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] thepella:
Hi All,

My OP5T is running Android 8.0 with Oxygen 5.0.3, I have it paired with smartwatch (Samsung Gear S3). When I pair it to the car BT system (Renault R-Link2) it is a hit or miss: some times it connects some times it doesn't (if I disconnect the smartwatch the phone always connects to the car). Any one has a similar issue and found a workaround?

thnks/Pella
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] ticalo:
Same issue here...
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Aanze:
Wonder if it's not rather car related, had the same issue with my nissan (nissan connect) and my GS8.. Sometimes everything was fine, sometimes I had to resync like it's a new device.

I've heard the car's softwares are messy things, very badly coded, full of bugs..
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] ostap999:
I have same problem.

As a workaround i go into blue tooth settings and turn off ability to make calls from Samsung gear.

It just has problem deciding what audio device to use. to bad you cant set priories anywhere
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] black_arashi:
Changelog

26-02-2018

Initial release

3rd-party cam don't work properly
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] black_arashi:
Screenshot
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Sigray:
A lot of similar roms based on the unofficial LOS, with same bugs. All will be discontinued Im sure...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kalkan001:
Thanks...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ghpranav:
That's what I'm sad about. I'm busy due to my exams. And other devs are just being build bots, & not even bothering to fix any bugs. They are just building as many ROMs as possible, without worrying about removing the existing bugs :/
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] N1ck474:
My favourite ROM from Redmi 4!

when it's stable i'll install.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] black_arashi:
Yeah, that's right, I had a look, but to be honest, I know nothing in sources :(, trying to learn something to help, I don't want to be just a compiler
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Skalexs:
Dont be sad and study!! You have to pass all the exams and then fix 8.1 sources :laugh:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] priantomo:
Can i flash this rom from another custom rom?

I meant without boot from bootloader and boot into deadman twrp, just flash this rom from my existing twrp. Did you get what i meant?

Sorry if my english is bad hehe
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] arunassain:
Yes bro but I need ur help for fixing device tree
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] zeyaan:
[MENTION=5393309]ghpranav[/MENTION] with all due respect, forget about XDA for the next 1 month. This is your passion which is good; but you are not going to get money from here. Good you are keen about this but until some manufacturer sees your work and you have reach a certain level of success you will not be hired. Concentrate on your boards and we can wait for custom Oreo.

DO not screw up your boards for us. Your smart and make sure you get smarter with everyday.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Stoutpuppy GFX:
Gcam try this

For a good working Gcam on nougat install this Gcam: Arnova's v6: GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V6

Link Here: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/a...camera/#apk118

Don't forget to apply Gcam patches through Magisk
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Ron1209:
Any other bugs?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] black_arashi:
No more, or at least not reported by testers
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Hi Chaps , please feel free to join whatsapp group. Ta

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] vm2693:
Hello

I have the new S9 +whatsapp and I have an issue with automatic registration of pictures. Even if I do not select the boxes in Auto registration in Parameters to do not save the pictures automatically, the pictures are saved anyway ... have you found a trick to prevent this?