yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
Well guys I bricked my 5z. Somehow my backup got deleted and I have no idea how to bring it back to life. I still have bootloader and recovery. Also have twrp working.

I need to flash to factory firmware but the raw firmware links are dead. Google Drive really sucks. I've searched for hours looking for a mirror somewhere. Even went through the Russian sites and sketchy links and still nothing. Can somebody, anybody reup the raw firmware? Even an original twrp backup? Desperate at this point. I had so much more luck with my zenfone 4.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] isthisadagger:
I just tried the gdrive download link. It works just fine for me. Try a different browser? Are you behind a company proxy/firewall?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
My issue was that the links expire for supposedly 24 hours because of heavy traffic. I was worried that it had totally expired. I found 2 links mentioned here but then another link for a later raw firmware. I got 80.30.96.111 flashed via flashall_aft cmd working and unbricked!

WW 80.30.96.111 raw firmware:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16OgxiPFSDJwhitnqJaITuO-XPOrg_7q9/view
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] muchi_13:
What if i use rom with build number .221 is it work with that?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
Yes, worked for me.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] zhuchella:
Hi! I have a big problem: I make unbrick using the manual from the first page (I did it because I stuck on Zenfone logo after flashing patched boot.img for root). After successful flashing [firmware27]WW__ZS620KL_80.10.8.54_MP_user_20180517175955_release.zip automatically was reboot and mobile stuck on black screen. I have only a little vibration during long pressing on ON button. What can I do ?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] MystikMan97130:
Root Android Pie

Root works same method :o :good:
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] kovacszk:
Same here! With latest Magisk 6.1.0 easy basic :)

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Any method to relock the bootloader? Only for waranty issue.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Cheeda212:
I need relock method

Please share if anyone knw to relock device
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] MystikMan97130:
Sorry i don't know how. I try all other method i know for that but nothing works :(
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] blazyy_:
Can I downgrade from WW_ZS620KL_90.10.138.157_20181222 using this? I have a "no service" error after updating to Pie using the OTA links found in this thread.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] zorse:
Give it a shot and tell us.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] blazyy_:
After using this firmware to downgrade, the phone says I'm on ZS620KL. How is that possible?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Mustajab Is'haq:
Guys I mistakenly updated to the TW firmware on my Indian Zenfone 5Z. Should I downgrade back to Oreo? Is it possible for the ZS621KL?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] blazyy_:
Yes. I used this thread to downgrade back to WW Oreo from my Indian ZS621KL.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] kcajith:
How to unlock bootloader for Android Pie rom on zenphone 5z? I checked the taiwan website and it has the unlock asus apk for Android Oreo only and there no pie version. Has anyone tried to unlock bootloader for Android pie? ( by the way i am running Android pie 9.0 on asus 5z without any pressing issues and quite happy so far)
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] mohadjeri:
Hi,

I need to downgrade from Pie (worthless battery life etc). The raw image link is locked, permission to virw never gets granted. Does anyone have a mirror?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] MUTZILA:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader for downgrading?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] just@man:
No.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
You may have to downgrade to Oreo, unlock, and then update, root etc.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Dillenger:
Has anyone successful rooted the lastest firmware? I was able to root 90.157 (the first pie release from December, that was pulled), but I have not been able to root the lastest 90.175. Any ideas?

Thanks

-Dillenger

Well I have just rooted the Feb release, so all is good. Not sure what the problem was....
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Harshatxda:
where to get patched_boot.img

hi,

i have got boot.img from payload dumper output folder, but how to patched_boot.img?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] just@man:
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html and https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] mohitzr:
Can any one give Feb update boot.img or patched boot.img for Feb update

Am on Indian version of 5z
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Harshatxda:
same here

please tell me if you get it.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] sad1968:
[MENTION=5219193]mohitzr[/MENTION]

Patched boot.img for Feb update. WW-90.10.138.181

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kt9i4Q4GP1X0DzVvgEaqsl3VrXBWPl4T
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] mohitzr:
Thanks man you just saved me
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
So safetynet check passes even with unlocked bootloader? CTS also?

It isn't possible to root without unlock the bootloader?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] phone1234:
currently on latest update WW-90.11.164.45_20190311

Will the patch boot.img still work?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] kovacszk:
Please help, i have .157 rom, open bootloader and root, can i update without loss of data.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] sl1k123:
If you mean version WW-90.11.16

2

.45_20190311

then here is a patched boot.img. Just rename it from .zip to .img (file size upload workaround for xda) Can confirm working. Just did it 5min ago.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] phone1234:
Thank you!
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] sl1k123:
No problem, hit that "thanks" button ;)
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] chadalu:
Do i need unlock bootloader to flash de the raw file?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sarcastic Brother:
[*]Your phone should be booting now and you will see the second warning message "There is an internal problem with your device...".

If you want to get rid of that warning and do not need write access to your vendor partition (you most likely do not):

Open Magisk Manager and in the main screen press Uninstall > Restore Images to restore the images, check Preserve AVB 2.0/dm-verity checkbox in "Advanced Settings" on the main screen, then reinstall Magisk by pressing Install > direct install in the main screen.

**Stock backup doesnot exist. Please help, where and how to get stock backup..***
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
How or where can i get stock recovery for zenfone 5z?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] lopezpowl:
Hi guys need help,

I think i softlocked my phone and doing the recovery with the raw image gives me this error.

any help would be appreciated. Thanks
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rk1ll:
Download the update file from Asus website, extract the img files from the payload.bin file.

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Download the stock firmware from Asus website. Either place it in recovery mode and use adb sideload or put in download mode and use fastboot boot.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
Yes, i already did it and that's why i asked here. There isn't stock recovery in the payload.bin file. It didn't come out
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rk1ll:
Ok, I have a copy of payload.bin extracted on a Linux machine. I will check it shortly and report back.

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Is your device operational and rooted? I can always use flashify to create a backup of the stock recover.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
Sure. Rooted:)
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rk1ll:
Ok, I've tried flashy as well as adb shell, neither of which had any luck. I'm at work now, but when I have some time I will fastboot twrp and see if twrp will backup the stock recovery. Not sure if this is due to the a/b partitions or if it's because I have stock on a and twrp on b. No promises it will be today, but I will try to figure this out for you. I'm a noob at this, but every now and then I get lucky.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] leoavi94:
Hi, i am running .221 oreo and i cannot find payload.bin . How do i proceed?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
Payload.bin can be found by downloading and extracting the update zips from Asus site. Make sure to use your current version. Put it in your payload dumper input folder, run the program and your boot.img etc. will be in output folder.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
After installing Magisk 19.1, I had lost all root functionality or module access. Reverted back to 19.0 by flashing Magisk zip via Magisk manager. If you run into problems, stick to 19.0 for now!
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
How did you flash older magisk zip with magisk manager?? I can install only the latest one
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
I had already Magisk 19.1 (and 19.2) installed, and downloaded the 19.0 zip from https://magisk.me/zip. Flash via module section, reboot and Magisk rolled back successfully.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
Thank you! But, since 19.0 is a beta version, is it quite stable? No issues or annoying bugs?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
No problem. I haven't had any issues with 19.0. 19.1/19.2 weren't working for me at all. I tried everything possible to get it to work. It is a bug with the later versions. Sticking with 19.0 until another update comes out to try.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] isthisadagger:
I am currently on 19.2 without a problem. I did not have a problem with 19.1 either.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] amscova:
Curious what you did right. It's not a huge leap in versions, I like having everything updated, but I got nothing after clean flash and update.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] isthisadagger:
I switched from stable to develop a while ago due to magisk hide not working for an app i use.

I just installed the manager.apk from this thread and switched to canary update channel in settings and installed magisk.

After that i just installed the updates via magisk manager when they became available.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] nitish.4you:
Can anyone please revert if this method of rooting is still working with the latest update WW-90.11.162.58 dated 2019/05/06. If working then which Magisk version is better to install for using apps like Google Pay etc?

Thanks for the future replies. :p
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] hamzasr:
Yes. It is working.

And I'm using the lastest Magisk 19.1, it works perfectly fine.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] pvscz:
I can also confirm, that everything works, I have no issues with Magisk 19.1.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] isthisadagger:
GooglePay also works with 19.2 as do all my other payment apps that detect root.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
The only issue i had with 19.1 was that installed modules were not shown in modules section so I couldn't manage them. I could only reinstall them or install other modules. Now i'm on 19.0. Everything seems ok
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] developer01:
is viper4fx working ???

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I rooted my device just for using Viper4android :{ how to install it ??? because magisk module isnt working ... plz help:crying::(
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] aravindhkce:
I face the same problem. ADB works but fastboot doesn't. How did you fix it?

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I face the same problem. ADB works but fastboot doesn't. How did you fix it?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryder.:
Is there a way to remove the bootloader unlocked warning message at every boot?
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Guides, News, & Discussion] mmahith18:
No you cannot
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] nabilmuafa:
I am currently running Resurrection Remix v6.1.0 ROM on my Redmi Note 5, and I wanted to flash the Google Product Sans. I found the file for RR ROM and downloaded it, then flash it on TWRP. The flashing went successful, but when I reboot the phone it's still using the original font (meaning the flashing failed). Is it because of the file or because of anything else? Please help me, I am a newbie at this whole thing. Thanks :)
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] h2odiver:
I installed the TWRP P10 Lite versions 3 &4 and while it flashes correctly and decrypts the system doesn't unmount.

I have read the thread for TWRP COMPLETE BACKUP which has 2 files to flash and it doesn't decrypt which is why I tried the P10 which everyone at the end of the thread is doing

I have already rooted and want to make a back up BND-L24
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] Chris@Honor_USA:
You're going to want to download the recovery from https://xdaforums.com/honor-7x/development/oreo-twrp-complete-backup-t3764500
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] h2odiver:
I tried that one and am still getting the system failed to unmount error. Is this because I already rooted with Magisk ? I tried a half dozen recoveries today and they all give me the same error
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] swaddaswadda:
I downloaded activesync 4.5 , installed it then connected my imate jamin to the pc and activesync says it is not able to connect to the bloody thing ??? If I connect my jamin to the pc the usual popup messages in tray says windows mobile device detected and ready to use !why doesnt activesync recognise it ???
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] LaneN:
Checked the USB box?

It may be a silly question but have you gone into connection settings of AS and put a tick in the box for allow USB connections? If I remember correctly when you install AS it defaults unchecked...
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] swaddaswadda:
the box was checked still dont workin ! maybe imate jamin is crap cos it is slow as well !
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] LaneN:
Troubleshooting...

Hi again mate, have you done a soft reset lately? the Prophet (iMate JAMin's manufaturer's name) is really pretty sturdy, I've had mine for more than 3 years and no problems at all...

If a soft reset doesn't work, try a hard reset (don't forget to do a backup first, especially PIM backup is important for me).

Good luck!
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] LaneN:
Firewalls or Anti-virus?

One thing I forgot to mention... if you are running a firewall or AV software turn it off during your first connection (or add AS to the exclusion list if you know how) - this includes Windows Defender as well...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityBlaze:
Hello everyone. I very recently updated my phone with the mokee nougat rom and while the rom is very good, I very been experiencing that the screen heats up after a period of usage (not incredibly but noticeably) while noticing a particular smell when removing the back cover (the kind of smell when plastic is heating up). Has anyone else experienced something like that using a note 3 n9005 ? Is so, what could be the cause of it ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
As that rom thread is closed since oct 2017.

Suggest wipe and flash stock rom to test hardware .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaduNastase:
Yio may have the "increased touch sensitivity" option enabled. The screen gets warmer whil using it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Is that option on all Note 3 ??
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaduNastase:
As far as i know yes. In kit kat it is under Settings - Controls. It may be in a different place in newer firmwares.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityBlaze:
I've been searching for a screen sensitivity option in the settings but couldn't find one (currently on the stable 7.1 mokee build). Also, I noticed that in mokee the whole screen heats up while in phronesis v7 just the very top of the screen and not nearly as much.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Their is no screen calibration setting in later roms.

Poster has none Samsung rom and that may well be the problem .
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Questions & Answers] ferez:
Hi,

Iv'e recently purchased the Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL), I had many phones and what i always do is to put a lock screen shortcut in the dock and it always worked flawlessly.

With the Zenfone 5 it doesn't work properly, It might be an Oreo limitation since this is my first phone with Oreo, but once i use the shortcut (there are many apps for that, tried a dozen) it does indeed lock the screen, but it does not allow me to unlock it back with my fingerprint reader.

Can it be adjusted to work properly?

Is that an Oreo limitation or is it ZenUI 5.0?

Thanks
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] itm:
I've just bought a V20 and noticed that it's a Taiwanese model (model LG-H990DS, with TWN firmware). The first two issues that I've noticed are:

- it won't connect to 4G (I'm on Plusnet Mobile, which uses the EE network). It will only connect to 2G according to the notification bar

- it won't connect to either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wifi networks on my Asus RT-AC68U router (although it will connect to a Belkin access point that I have elsewhere in the house).

Are the above caused by basic hardware incompatibilities, or can they be resolved by a firmware update?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Stransky:
Hi

The H990DS should have no problem connecting EE network as it is The Global version and supports LTE bands 3,7 and 20 which are used in UK and EE uses 3 and 7. I have a Verizon V20 which I use on Virgin and it has no problem connecting as Virgin piggyback on EE as well.

It may be your firmware needs updating.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] itm:
My current firmware is V10i-TWN-XX. Should I be looking for a different version? If so, what's the recommended way of obtaining and flashing it?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Tim3tripp3r:
That is the most current version of the firmware.

Theoretically Oreo will be released in August, barring further delays.

Silly thoughts:

Which SIM card slot is the SIM in? 1 or 2? It can make a difference when using two SIM's - only one will get 4G/LTE while the other gets 2G.

Is the phone new, never previously been used?

Finally see the attached screenshot of the network settings under: Networks/More/Mobile Networks/Network Mode. If for some reason it got set to 2G that could be the problem.

Note: I'm only using 3G network access so that's why in the screenshot it only shows 3G (Notification bar) even though it's set to auto LTE.

As for the WiFi issues, mine seems to be a bit quirky in not always connecting to some routers, 99% is no problem then you can run into one that for what ever reason it refuses to connect. At the radio station I work at (part time) my V20 simply refuses to connect even though I have the password. Works fine with my tablet & Motorola phone but no go on the V20. Go figure.

Best of luck figuring it out.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] itm:
Thanks for that. I have my SIM in the SIM1 slot, and my Preferred Network Mode is GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto, which I guess is correct. The phone is second-hand (bought from Music Magpie).

I have now managed to get 3G (with "H" displayed - HSPA presumably), but I haven't been able to get 4G anywhere that I've travelled in London so far.

In the last day it has also finally recognised my Asus router, so that's a big step forward.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] lukem99626:
Hey i have an lg v20 h990n as far as can tell from reading specs its got the same frequencies and bands mine works totally fine with ee o2 and vodafone its suppose to work with three ... it also works with my tp link vr600v2 works fine with 5ghz and 2.4ghz also my sisters and partners carrier supplied routers i might suggest that you received a defective one id return it if you cant get it sorted music magpie charge loads too for this phone
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ayush4261:
I was on custom non miui based ROM and while signing up on miui forum app(wanted to sign up for miui 10 beta) I messed up the username. Someone suggested the only solution being delete mi account and create new one. I did that and everything worked good.

Problem got known when I tried installing miui based ROM. As soon as the screen boots, it ask for password of mi account which I have deleted earlier. I know the password but it won't work as account don't exist.

I tried getting support from mi support but they said only available solution is to go to service centre but is far from my place.

I have tried the following things:

Reverting back to miui 8 (as miui 7 is not available), this way I can access the miui ROM but still can't change mi account.

I have not yet tried mi tools available as they were not tested on mi max 2 and I am afraid it might hard brick my device.

If anyone have ever faced any such issue and found some solution, please share any info. Possible.

Note: My device is not unusable as I can install all non miui based roms but still this happened at the time of release of miui 10 which I cannot try anymore.

Please try to provide a solution that won't have the risk of hard bricking the device as this is the only device that I own.

Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] JohnTheFarm3r:
Try creating the same username and see if you can access the phone again on MIUI.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ayush4261:
Isn't username generated at random, It just ask for email id, phone no.?

Also I don't remember the old account user name only first and last two or three digits as in screenshot:

Thanks for the reply
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] JohnTheFarm3r:
Well, the username is not random, but the ID number indeed it is.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] aumtaigor:
Flash official fastboot global beta rom remove simcards or put on aeroplane mode and reboot now complete set up wizard..

Afters 1st boo

boot register ur mobile

Wow i solved u r problem :D:D
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ayush4261:
Well, sorry to say but it won't work. It won't let pass the screen of login and account is not just connected to aim but linked with device as well. Even after removing aim and trying to boot, the screen to login with existing account popped up.

Thanks for replying though.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ayush4261:
Anyway guys, romfactory helped me bypass the screen and thanks to him now I am on miui. Just minor issues are left to check so that the screen won't appear on next miui flash.

Thanks allot everyone who tried to help especially romfactory.

:D:good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] seti007:
Mind sharing was the solution was? Could be helpful for others.

Thanks