yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Bilhouse:
Thats awful that if you flash the original RAW CN Firmware you cannot go back to a clean state!

Whats worse is that I had asked my seller clearly for a sealed unit with the China ROM but instead they sent me an unsealed unit with the WW ROM preflashed on it.

So now if I install WW ROM - I dont pass SafetyNet and get no OTA's

If I go back to CN ROM - I dont pass SafetyNet and get no OTA's

I'm just going to file a PayPal claim now because this is a waste of time.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] bloodydawn01:
Last CN OTA pass safety net.

Flashed CN raw over WW and updated dropping OTA zip file in the root path.

System detects it and begin update.

Enviado desde mi ASUS_I001DA mediante Tapatalk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Bilhouse:
Hi.

Yes you are right. If you download the latest CN update from the support site it does appear to fix SafetyNet.

However this update or any update for that matter still doesn’t come through as an OTA. We need to manually go and download the zip each time which is annoying and shouldn’t be happening.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] bloodydawn01:
Maybe it's region related.

Next time I will try with VPN.

Enviado desde mi ASUS_I001DA mediante Tapatalk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Alessandro999:
is the latest global ww rom the google drive?

how can i change theme on ww? its impossible to change
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] NoodlesBoy:
Tested !!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eS8in5E_5KboRFa6mZZvkw0VtZoACPmO/view
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] attachsnow:
Yes, it is the latest ROM without any modify.

I download WW_16.0622.1907.33_0 from ASUS official website and use script to extract payload.bin as 21 img file.

And use magisk app to patch boot.img in magisk folder.

If you use this method, you can change theme.

By the way, you can delete /system/etc/AsusTheme/themes/hidden file to unlock three limited themes.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
link blocked by google for too many user download. please provide a new link. thank you
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] NoodlesBoy:
You can duplicate it to your google drive and download :-? Just google how :D
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
done, thx
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cliehk:
So we can flash this rom directly to CN version?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] 7hu7a:
I installed the WW Raw zip (WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1906.19_M3.13.33.20-ASUS_1.1.93) from the first post to Tencent edition (8/128). Bootloader is locked.

Can I install your WW Raw zip on top of this?

Would there be any data loss?

Would I need data wipe?

Thanks.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] attachsnow:
Hi, could you share how to get this source?

Thanks.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
i flash it over old WW, after reboot without any data lost, if you come from CN, better do a clean wipe. hope this help
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] 7hu7a:
Thanks a lot.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Bennyalmazan:
With the bootloader unlocked or locked?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] hashcheck:
if we continuing getting latest raw ww this will be awesome and won't have to worry about ota. flashing bootloader locked. coming from flashed latest previously ota 21 file method and locked bootlaoder after.

didn't wipe after raw and working perfectly however rom seems no different to previous ota comparing version as took screen shots
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cliehk:
That only bug fix, didnt add any new function, so not easy to notice the different
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
locked
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] hoangthanh21:
WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1907.33_M3.13.33.26-ASUS_1.1.134_Phone-user.raw

Bootloader locked. I haved update -ok.-
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Bennyalmazan:
I´ve tried to update via fastboot using the 21 method, but i get a failed messeage on cmd because my devices is locked. How do you guys do this?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
you don't need 21 img method, just download the new WW raw file provide by Vietnam user, upzip and click the .cmd file
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] lemmy_0:
works! thanks!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] NoodlesBoy:
FYI, I got the link from Viet Nam Rog Phone 2 channel :D I heard that they have to pay for it :-?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cliehk:
I think they have purchased the raw firmware from firmware site
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] AVJ1221:
I purchased the global 12gb 512gb version from giztop however, it has the tencent name on the phone and box. Manual firmware update keeps failing. How do I know if they flashed ww over cn version? The firmware version says ww in phone settings.

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Sorry I'm new at this. I downloaded the zip file from the Google drive and extracted it but i don't see a .cmd file. Could you help me out please?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] gpx:
new raw file

Thank you

I have tencent rom cn stock rom. Im wiling to flash ww rom.

Does it pass SafetyNet and get OTA's normally if we flash over original cn stock rom?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] NoodlesBoy:
It passes safetynet easily and no you will not get OTA, you have to flash raw rom every update :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
your windows may hide extension, the .cmd file call "flashall_AFT.cmd"
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] AVJ1221:
Does that mean we'll have to factory wipe the phone every time we flash raw rom, unlock and lock bootloader?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] cimbom:
Sorry i dont undersdant bootloader lock will be unlocked before it starts
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
No, you can flash official firmware with a locked bootloader. Unlocked bootloader let's you flash unofficial firmware. All the "WW" and "CN" ROMs we have are official, so unless you're converting from one to the other or want to root, no need to unlock bootloader

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No, you can flash official firmware with a locked bootloader. Unlocked bootloader let's you flash unofficial firmware. All the "WW" and "CN" ROMs we have are official, so unless you're converting from one to the other or want to root, no need to unlock bootloader.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] teohjo:
Anyone tested this rom?

RAW WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1907.33_M3.13.33.26-ASUS_1.1.134 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eS8in5E_5KboRFa6mZZvkw0VtZoACPmO/view?usp=drivesdk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] zed011:
Yes I flashed over previous June version, no problem data retained .
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] teohjo:
using the same method at page 1?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] zed011:
Yes run flashall_AFT.cmd
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] teohjo:
Do you mind to share the file with me? i kept failed to download half way from Google drive link above.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Firestrm_ZA:
Honestly.... Don't ever flash back to the CN ROM. Talk about gimped ROM.

It just feels BAD man.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Firestrm_ZA:
[MENTION=2218786]JazonX[/MENTION],

Any idea when the latest WW Raw will be available? :silly:

EDIT: Used the RAW from here: https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/rom-update-wwzs660kl16-0622-1907-33-t3968495

No issues and latest WW. CN firmware is so bad I can't believe they actually make that firmware for people. It's TERRIBLE
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
You are entitled to your own opinion, but it's these types of comments which aren't specific, vouge and simply instead of being informative draws unintended bad picture to new users. I am on the CN rom, I have no issues with it and it's not as you describe.

Please if you want to compare the two firmwares be specific of the points you like or dislike, one more thing there is another thread just about this topic you can voice you opinions there in detail. Have a good day
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Cammarratta:
Agree. I prefer the cn rom until they get issues with the ww one sorted out. Namely the weird issue with it lagging m other than that - Cn rom works just as fine if not a bit better if you root it with this phone. And we works as well
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Alessandro999:
i can confirm CN rom is better

i use 28/8 because is the latest version that support custom launchers and theme /thin apps option will be removed in next chinese updates
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] JPxM0Dz:
I'm also running CN rom and honestly I have very little to complain about. The rom has been rock solid for me for the most part.

On a side note, I've noticed the Armoury Crate opens differently on CN rom verses the global variant. It's interesting to see two different versions of the same app
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] n1tro:
Does the amoury crate app exit out to the stock Asus launcher or your custom one?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] OVERHIT:
I'm also running CN rom and honestly I have very little to complain about.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Firestrm_ZA:
Specifically, the entire ROM is an amateur attempt at iOS for the chinese market.

The ROM is not intuitive at all. It feels unpolished and quite frankly dumbed down. If I wanted that I would have stuck to an iPhone :p

Everyone is entitle to their opinion and mine is "I don't like the CN rom, it doesn't fit into my needs and expectations for a $500 smart phone"

WW makes the phone feel like a premium device.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] tott2003:
Any updates using this room?

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Agreed...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dbpd:
Do These Properties Reset after Unroot or Relock?

Do these properties get reset after unroot or relocking bootloader? If these properties do not reset, is this also a solution for OTA updates? Can someone confirm?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Firestrm_ZA:
Seems pretty stable to me. I did find the finger print reader to be less responsive on this ROM, face unlock is faster now though. Otherwise no real issues
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] AVJ1221:
Will flashing the latest raw ww version on a cn phone fix the video recording as well or will i have to convert back to cn version rom? And thank you for the previous response.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Amirhnf:
can anybody help me and let me know which WW ROM should I flash if I want to convert the NEW CN ROM (CN_l001D_user_release-mr0) to the latest compatible WW ROM?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] gutch:
Hello friends, I am following this guide https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/flashing-ww-rom-changing-cn-fingerprint-t3969765 but at the beginning when opening the flashall file. AFT.cmd the window closes in 1 second and doesn't let me advance any solution? Thank you

I try everything but it doesn't open the file that's my problem it doesn't let me flash to the phone because it flashes.Atf
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Amirhnf:
anyone?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr 葫芦:
The process of this tutorial is to exit the Google account first, then connect the mobile phone to the fastboot computer and open the unzipped package. Then click the CMD file inside and wait for it to pop up and restart. Then the factory wipe is completed, right?

Sorry, my English is not good, this is the whole process that I can see, may I ask if it is correct
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Azutaru:
Where can you download the latest WW 1907 firmware?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] mzahiri:
[MENTION=2218786]JazonX[/MENTION] are you able to get your hand on the US version RAW files? I'm wondering if the US version is launching with a different ROM than the International version.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] lowpaw:
Hi,

Just converted to WW from CN. Thank you very much :)

Does anybody having issues with google play services? battery drain is almost 2x of screen usage
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] atoyu:
try beta version on apkmirror
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] lowpaw:
will try thank you
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] G.saado:
Hi,

i just have a question which maybe have been explained briefly but still i am not getting it.

if i want to switch from CN rom to WW rom throught the steps mentioned above, do i have to unlock the bootloader? which means would i still be able to use my online bank App? because since the phone's bootloader is unlocked, then i am not anable to user my Bank app i guess!

and if i wanted one day to switch back to CN rom from WW rom then i have to unlock and relock the bootloader right?

can anyone check if what i said is right please?

thanks guys :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
If you are flashing a raw firmware you don't need to unlock the bootloader, you only need to unlock the bootloader if you need to root the device. Flashing a normal firmware into a locked bootloader device could cause a reboot cycle if the flashed files are not complete or compatible.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Novioo:
Hi

I bought the tencent games version from a Chinese website, it came stocked with the WW (International) Rom you mentioned above

When I first started the phone it was like it has just been factory reset so I input all my info and started transferring all my apps and data and it was working fine

Thing is, phones usually detect the default APN settings from the carriers but this one didnt, so I called my mobile carrier and entered all the information manually,

4G network was working fine expect for Google apps (i.e. YouTube, maps, Google assistance...etc.)

I tried reseting the Google services data, reinstalling all associated apps, allowed using mobile data on Google services, but still the network works for everything except those apps

Is this a compatibility issue? Does anyone have similar issue?

Thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] dbpd:
I have read about similar issues and it seems something about the initial startup wizard is broken. There are a lot of people who have camera recording issues from this as well. I can't guarantee this will work, but the solution seems to be to wipe/factory reset the phone from recovery menu and then restart phone. Obviously this will delete all your data so consider this your warning. Do not login to your google account or transfer any data or anything else during the initial startup wizard. Basically skip all the wizard steps (you can choose either launcher tho). You can log in to your google account and sync apps in the setting menus (all the same options in the startup wizard are available in settings somewhere). Good luck!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] n1tro:
Consider also setting the phone to completely be a WW phone since you are going to completely wipe the phone.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] KyogreX:
Hi!

My device is tencent edition but it’s running on WW_16.0622.190619_0. I want to update it to the lastest version of WW but I don’t know how, is there anyone who know how to do it? PLS give me a full guide(I’m a newbie just switched from iOS). :(
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jampc28:
This also happened to me before. Am running a Windows 8.1 64bit. Solution was to copy the entire folder to the Desktop and just Double Click it from there and it will engage ?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] rjayone:
Hi. Google pay not working after flashing WW Rom. What is the reason? Thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] mingkit:
The google play protect suddenly change to not cert
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] raadpoca:
hi sir,

can you please confirm,

if i convert my CN ROM phone to WW ROM phone do i still have to do the "RELOCKING BOOTLOADER" step?

or the "RELOCKING BOOTLOADER" step is only applicable if the convert back my WW ROM to CN ROM?

your response will be highly appreciated.

thanks!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Dj_senjaya:
Hello, I have the tencent version with CN latest rom. When using 4G, YouTube & playstore sometimes didn't work at all.

The mobile data was working fine (I've tried on other apps : Instagram)

I switch to WiFi and YouTube & playstore start working.

Then I turn off the wifi and using the mobile data back (4G) and the YouTube and playstore works without problem.

Then after few hours the YouTube and playstore didn't work on 4G again. I have to turn on and off the WiFi again to kinda fix the temporary problem

Did anyone know this problem and how to fix it?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Root us version

Getting my rog2 tomorrow. Do need to be on cn fw to use bl unlock tool? Or does it work on global version too? Thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jampc28:
Works on WW Rom also ?

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If you need to Root your phone they said you need to Unlock and Relock Bootloader. But i Unlocked and Relocked mine either way just to be sure ?

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Did you Unlock and Relock your Bootloader before flashing WW Rom to your CN Rom? This only happened to me when i didnt Unlock and Relock Bootloader before flashing WW Rom. I also experienced it again when i Did Not change the WW Rom Footprint to WW when I was already in WW Rom and updated it Manually
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] 3vilSpirit:
go to setting> app&notification> scroll down find " google service"> tick "allow mobile data"
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] weyrulez:
HI how ot unbrick my phone with locked bootloader?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeener88:
You figured it out already right?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
Just flash the raw rom given by the OP. You don't need to unlock the bootloader. You can unlock/lock after flashing the rom.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] weyrulez:
I have tried alot of raw roms. Including WW and Cn rom. Only 1906 CN worked. I dont know if the files got corrupted while downloading or it was my phone. It is working now anyways.

Thanks.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] logand1412:
Sorry but you can help me relock bootloader instead your way

i used Flash 21 file img in fastboot mode and after reset my phone has a title my phone unlock bootloader.

now i want relock by this thread? It ok or brick my phone ???

Please help me

sr my abd english
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Ahmedwia:
Bricked my Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL

Need help, I bricked my phone using the Relocking Bootloader command NOT after the Stock Rom Raw flash, now I'm getting the following error after turning on my device:

"Slot _a unbootable

Error verifying image, Your device will shutdown in 30s"

I can access Fastboot but not Recovery mode, my device can connect to my Windows 10 laptop but doesn't show on the ADB devices list.

I don't have any data on the device so I don't care if I need to wipe it.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Reflash the raw FW
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Ahmedwia:
How? I can't access Recovery mode and my Bootloader is now locked.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Fastboot...bl doesnt matter
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Ahmedwia:
It worked, thank you :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Just got my ROG 2 WW variant running .1906 updated to .1908 via OTA, I just want to know what files should i use to root my device and debloat it also by not having wifi issue. Ty
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
Done converting my tencent version (China ROM) to WW, hopefully we can get the ability to update OTA in near future. Thanks TS!! :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Posisible to root WW variant running .1908?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
hi, im not sure how to root, maybe u can ask other expert bout this :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Yeah still waiting.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
Hi, i just flash this WW ROM, and i saw a new firmware release from Asus Official Website HERE: Version WW-16.0631.1908.12

2019/10/02 , how do i applied the update manually? do i need to format again my device (which is kinda hectic to do it again and again)? any steps (guide) that i can follow? :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeener88:
As long as you have converted/changed your fingerprint (country) from CN to WW, and are at 1907 (might work from 1906, but I did not test this), just download that zip file to the root folder (internal storage) on your phone. If it detects it, just run it. You might have to restart the phone to detect the upgrade.

Good luck.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
How about rooting WW variant, not converted from CN. Any idea how?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
I got it, solved the problem. Thanks man :D
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] lamboyholic:
Hi, im currently newbie here

I have a problem, i bought tencent ver with flashed ROM WW_ZS660KL_16.0622.1906.19, but i have some issues, i cant recording via camera app (its say video recording failed) but other apps like gcam, instagram or whatsapp video is working normally, could anyone figure what happen with my device?

Note: i try flash 1908 ROM with fastboot cmd, but nothing happen with video recording

Really need and apreciate for some help
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] ErnestoSV:
Just clear cache and data for your Google App. I had the same issue.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] lamboyholic:
Oh no! Just like that!

Thats work!

I already clear cache and data in camera app, but not in my google app, i dont ever think that will work

But now my camera is all set, thanks for big help!

Still looking for opening hidden theme, is really need root to unlock full theme?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Kianush:
Hey guys, just got my tencent variant, i have some questions:

1. Do we need to unlock bootloader before going for ww rom? (because it is not stock rom right??)

2.how can we unlock bootloader

3.how can we root the phone after converting to ww? is magisk working? I absolutely need root!

4.can i download updates from asus website and manualy update the phone after converting to ww 1906??
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] nosidefcp:
im missing something. my phone has already the ww rom, being a tencent. ive bought it second hand, as new, from ebay. ive downloaded the latest update from asus site, renamed it to update.zip, but i have the no option on recovery to update neither at system/update, to update it manually...

do i need to install twrp?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Kianush:
you dont need to go to the recovery, just reboot the phone and after the phone boots to your homescreen, there will be a prompt to update
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] kulot:
Try moving the update zip to the root or the main folder of your internal storage then restart your phone