yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] deltarz:
Any way to update while maintaining root and not wiping?

I assume somewhere along the process of >rooted >flash unroot img, >update >extract boot and magisk patch>flash rooted boot there's a few wipes?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Can't post link right now, but some one posted in guides section 'update and keep root' have a look there
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
Did you update to Version WW-16.0631.1908.12 by downloading from the Asus website? - https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-II/HelpDesk_BIOS/
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] arxxx:
https://dlsvr04.asus.com.cn/pub/ASU...US_I001_1-ASUS-16.0631.1908.12-1.1.3-user.zip
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but that link is for zen, no?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] kobkobb:
i somehow quote the wrong guy, lol.

That's the rog phone model, its fine.

and downloaded from the official site, with the link you provided.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
No - ZS660KL is the code for Asus Rog Phone 2. The folder they have kept it in is called Zenphone for some reason though.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] kobkobb:
yup
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] mastaful:
It does say

At least we can manually update :D
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] gutch:
Hey bro please send your WhatsApp number or mine +59170865571
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] sk8aaron:
No OTA's for Tencent Games version, confirmed.

Confirming. Just received the Tencent Games version 8GB 128GB on WW 1906. (came with WW rom already installed and WW fingerprint, they actually give you a choice of ROM on the re-seller website before you order and it explains CN ROM is the only one that receives OTA) so I connected to wifi , attempted to manually update via built-in updater, but it keeps saying the system is up to date!. Good thing we can update manually via zip.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] scum2000:
Hi all, I got a ten cent on WW 1907. CN fingerprint has been changed to WW also. I've downloaded UL-ASUS_I001_1-ASUS-16.0631.1908.12-1.1.3-user.zip from ASUS and placed it at the root (/sdcard/) of internal storage. Updater just says"up to date"

What am I missing as the phone won't update ? . Sorry if this is a stupid question for some and if it's been answered before ?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] zed011:
Restart the phone and check for update again, worked for me
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] scum2000:
Thanks for the quick reply. I tried the reset but the update still says latest ?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] weyrulez:
Hi, can someone help me. i think i bricked my ROG. tried using this method but i am in CN 1908 verion. and i didnt make it work. then i tried to bring back the stock image file to remove the root image file then locked the bootloader. then when booting. it says "Slot _a is unbootable. Then i realized that the img file provided here is not compatible with 1908. please help me. i cant flash the root.img anymore cause i have locked the bootloader.

Thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
EDIT: OK, so it turns out I do have a quick question...

What the hell does fastboot mode look like on this device? I get to the menu with options to 'power off'/recovery mode/restart BL or start device, is that screen alone fastboot mode - or should i enter recovery?

Really sorry for noob question there!! Normally I'm used to the android stating fastboot mode!!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
The first screen you see after holding power+volume up to boot into fastboot. That is the fastboot mode!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Thanks [MENTION=4093352]Rashad83[/MENTION], I'm running the flashall_aft cmd but nothing is happening on the phone, should usb debugging be enabled or something? When it's flashing the update, does the device show any progress bar?

I'm a bit concerned as to restart the device or the process in case it's in the middle of flashing - it's been about ten minutes now...

EDIT: I was currently running 1906 rom, does that matter?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
After booting into fastboot mode, on CMD window when you type "fastboot devices", what do you see?. Does it show your device connected.

Also did you connect your device from the side?

If both answers are yes, just wait until the flash process is done your device will boot once it is done.

Check this tutorial [youtube]wPrQidE5H0o[/youtube]
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Cheers bud, phone is flashed now, waited about 20 mins before restarting the device, luckily it had finished, just didn't reboot for some reason... but it's booted up fine and just running 1907 now. will carry on further steps...

Thanks for your help bud
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] RogPhoney:
I converted my CN phone to WW, then I rooted it and changed the fingerprint to WW, then I put the Asus Update on the storage root and got that to install successfully too.

After that I went back in to fastboot mode and ran "rootww190733.img" and now that phone won't boot up, it only makes it as far as recovery.

Is there a different root method that should be used after installing the UL-ASUS_I001_1-ASUS-16.0631.1908.12-1.1.3-user.zip update?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
Of course it won't boot, you need to flash the rooted boot.img of 1908, with every update the boot.img changes to a new version that is why it needs to be rooted back again and this is where Magisk simplifies this process.

Root using this method https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/update-root-t3977143
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] RogPhoney:
Thanks, I'll try that. What is the point of re-locking the bootloader afterwards? It seems like Magisk allows banking apps to work so is there any advantage to locked bootloader if I'm ok with pressing button at bootup prompt and installing updates manually?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Rashad83:
Why would you want to lock the bootloader if you want root?. The only case you would want the bootloader to be locked is to receive OTA and that is exclusive currently for the CN rom.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] RogPhoney:
Right, just making sure. I'll leave it unlocked then.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] scum2000:
Found out what was wrong, I had disabled an Asus updater when I had my bloat ware purge... Doh! Sorry guys
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
What tool are you using to debloat? Do you have a link for the thread? Cheers
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] scum2000:
Don't use a tool. I use ADB to disable/uninstall apps. I've used it on a number of phones I didn't want to root. I use

https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/ and

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ as reference.

Apologies guys, I know this isn't relevant to the topic
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeener88:
Thanks to xxBrun0xx pointed me here, followed the guide and good to go, updated to version 1908 and using the right fingerprint! :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Me too! Maintained root through the update too following another guide, happy days :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] DanXbix:
I don't have issue did exact steps and download ota 1908 update on phone manual zip in root SD method
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] just_B3NN1:
How did you get to 1908, if the raw file is only 1907, can you advise what steps you took, also I need root now to bypass system check, i relocked my phone bootloader but it didnt work.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeener88:
I was originally at WW1906, but my fingerprint was still CN

I flashed it to 1907 with the RAW file

Then I followed this guide:

https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/flashing-ww-rom-changing-cn-fingerprint-t3969765

So now my fingerprint (country) went from CN to WW

Then I went here:

https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ROG-Phone-II/HelpDesk_BIOS/

Find this:

Version WW-16.0631.1908.12

2019/10/022.21 GBytes

ZS660KL software Image：WW_V16.0631.1908.12 for WW only*

Note: Please be patience it's normal when downloading status bar stop a while with large update package.

Downloaded and copied this zip file to the root (Internal Storage) of my ROG 2 phone.

Restarted my ROG 2 phone, it said it detected/sees an available update

I said "ok" to upgrade from the 1908 zip file

After done, i was at WW1908

So if I go System\about phone\software information, i have WW_16.0631.1908.12_0

The security patch level is August 5, 2019, although I wish that was newer (more up to date)

Hope this helps.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] just_B3NN1:
thanks, I managed to get it work, I also got it working, rooted 1907, and maintained root up to 1908 using magisk
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
kinda new here with the phone, i just converted my ROM from CN to WW 1906, my question here, how to know this "Finger Print" is still CN?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Maybe someone know how to root ww variant, not converted from cn. Just got my rog. My phone is running .1908 already btw.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Use the app device info hw from the playstore, it'll show under system, all areas (I think there's 3) should show WW not CN in any
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
Can someone help me with the stock/rooted boot image for WW 1908 please? I managed to update to 1908 but lost root in the process as i dont think I can install the rooted 1907 image now
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
u mean just like this? soo my WW ROM finger print still CN?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, also the product id is still CN. Yep, you need to follow the guide to change fingerprint to WW. Sorry, just work right now so can't provide links... I'll have a look later if you get stuck...

I see you're on 1906, that's what I was on too when I followed this guide. Then I updated to 1908 once my fingerprint was changed. I didn't bother with re locking bootloader and left root. There's a thread about updating to 1908 and keeping root. But be careful when using that method to update to magisk 20, the OTA method doesn't work for me and I had to reinstall using raw rom (WW). Then I updated to magisk 20 using the recommended method (direct install). And that worked. If you don't want root and want to re lock bootloader then, yes, just stick to this guide here and then manually update to 1908 (latest)

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GJBWcO7jQsHYGhgFsQZ4cLRvvGpvVMh/view?usp=sharing

Here's the link for root and stock WW and CN img's 1908.

You're correct, don't try to use 1907 root img on 1908
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
i've done it! yeay! happy with it :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Bro maybe you could help me. I want to root my WW variant, not CN converted to WW. My device is running .1908 already. Could you please guide me how. Ty
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] lipinski:
Just got question ... Mainly can't instal NETFLIX as it says it is not supported and it doesn't show up on Google Play Store , do I missed something when flashed it ? Thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
Follow this GUIDE VIDEO and u'll be fine
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Sorry dude,, just read ur post. Going to bed now but will help tomorrow after work. Have a read of this thread op. You need to take it to step 9 but ignore the parts on changing the fingerprint to WW.. Also, instead of using the 1907 img posted on op, you need a rooted 1908 version which can be found https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GJBWcO7jQsHYGhgFsQZ4cLRvvGpvVMh/view?usp=sharing

Then you may well need to update Magisk to v.20 which should be done by choosing direct install, not OTA. Let me know if you get stuck... Good luck
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Since my device now is already .1908 i should start in #3 right? Also the available apk unlocker is for .1907 only?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Yes, step 3. I presume that the apk is for any version. Sorry bud, I was on 1907 when I unlocked bl... So can't be sure :(
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
If you are on WW 1908 already and want to root, you need to unlock the bootloader by using the apk. It is not dependent on the version of ROM and is available on the Asus website as well - https://www.asus.com/Phone/ROG-Phone-II/HelpDesk_Download/

Remember to use the rooted image for 1908 provided by reg66 in his earlier post instead of the 1907 as mentioned in steps 5 and 6. So the command will be "fastboot flash boot rootww190812.img"
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Hmm i guess i need someone to confirm if its working with .1908.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
As mentioned in the previous post, as the apk to unlock bl is available on asus website, I'm pretty confident it'll work on any version not just 1907. But unlocking bl is a must to root...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Okok. What should i expect after doing all this, rooted and? No ota? How about the wifi issue?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
I had no WiFi issue at all after updating /rooting my 1908.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Dyremar:
Hi! Please give working links to download files bootstockww190733.img and rootww190733.img. the links at the beginning of the topic do not work, thank you.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
Bro maybe you could message me when you are not busy, will try to root my device
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
the links do work, you have to remove the space after http: //

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what is it you're stuck on dude? to be honest i'm not that experienced with this device! i can only tell you what i have done and make suggestions.

Have you unlocked your BL yet?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] iampatricktan:
I did not started it yet. I'm trying to get all the files first
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Thanos88:
Help

Hi I am on WW 1906, Do I need to unlock bootloader to flash 1907?

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Also does the 1908 have any bugs? What is long term use like after changing fingerprint to WW? Does everything work smoothly ?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] XinZu:
connectivity issues?

anybody noticed difficulty maintaining connectivity via wifi or cellular? i play idle heroes, mobile legends adventure and darkness rising and i lose connection from time to time. is this a phone issue or server side issue of the games?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeener88:
No problems here, works great.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
works fine for me tho :D
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] MyronAz:
Anybody doing this now should use the 1908 ROM files from reg66's link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GJ...ew?usp=sharing) instead of the ones on the first post, right?

EDIT Oct 20: This is wrong, do not do this.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] toto612:
Hi all, newbie there, just got the ROG Phone 2 (Tencent) yesterday. 1906 ROM but the google pay is not working. Also it is not play protect certificated. Can this be fix?

ROM: WW_16.0622.1906.19_0

Fingerprint version: V03.02.04.16
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] tott2003:
Just follow the steps and flashed to ww rom 1908 and you should be good..

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This link is not working..
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] MyronAz:
Sorry, here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GJBWcO7jQsHYGhgFsQZ4cLRvvGpvVMh/view?usp=sharing

If that doesn't work, here is the link to reg66's post:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80533095&postcount=133
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Simo88ist:
I am in the same step.

I recived my rog 2 yesterday, there is WW 1906 but the finger print still CN.

I am not sure what I have to do ^^
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ:
If u dunno what to exactly do, step by step, i am highly recommending follow this guide

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=acMVytNsH80
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] MyronAz:
[MENTION=7920618]vhercastillojr[/MENTION]

Could you explain a little about what flashall_AFT.cmd does?

Would it be possible to go directly to from new Tencent to WW 1908 by:

UNLOCK

ROOT

CHANGE FINGERPRINT

UPDATE TO LATEST WW (https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/update-root-t3977143)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Neruul:
Is there a list somewhere with known issues on this phone (with WW rom)? I am reading some comments here and there but can't really figure out what issues are still there or already have been solved.

Really interested in buying the Tencent version and converting it, but want to mitigate the risk, cause returning it would not be an option with import.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Thugsin313:
Got my Tencent version today, yay :angel:

Can someone confirm from the below screen shots if i require any modifications, it seems the seller from AliExpress was smart enough to install the WW rom and he also changed the footprint to WW.

Can i simply update by downloading and moving the update to root memory?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] GAME ON:
from the screenshot u've provided, it seems that ur fingerprint is WW, u can try to manually update directly from 1906 to 1908, place the download file at ur root internal storage
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ:
Folks would like to ask you if i have chinese 1906 version and according these steps bellow if am i correct or not.

Steps on upgrading from CN Rom to Complete Global Rom

(Check your ROM, if you are on 1907 firmware, skip to step 3) - Doesn't matter if i am on Chinese version for upgrade on the very first time for this????

1) Download the WW International rom from here

https: //tinyurl.com/y5yq6sfk - this link is for 1907, we already have 1908 - can i use raw 1908 instead?

5) Download the rootww190733.img and save it to the Miniman ADB and Fastboot Folder (C:\Program Files (x86) \Minimal ADB and Fastboot) - in this step, i am planning to use 1908 rootww instead old 1907, the question is, can be used 1908 version on 1907 raw rom???

7) Reboot the phone and connect it to PC, copy and install Magisk and Root Explorer - what here is not mentioned, how is it with future magisk updates???? Can or cannot update magisk?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] meqwerty:
Is there a reason why the phone doesnt OTA from 1907 to 1908 even with the WW rom and fingerprint?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeener88:
I had no problems.

Did you copy the .zip file to the root (internal storage of the phone)?

Make sure the download is not corrupt, maybe download it again to verify?

Restart the phone?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] erosq:
wow this one works! thank thank you ser!

I bought a tencent global rom edition but Im unable to update the firmware to 1908. after doing this I successfully update my firmware from 1907 to 1908 =D
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
If you wait a small amount of time, I'm sure there will be 1908.21 raw on telegram, here's the link for latest 1908.21 stock and root boot img's, but don't use mis-matched boot img's with ROM's...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GJBWcO7jQsHYGhgFsQZ4cLRvvGpvVMh/view?usp=sharing

The reason say to wait is because the latest root img has magisk 20 (latest). So you won't have to worry about updating anything, just install magisk manager after flashing rom and boot...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ:
tx reg, but yesterday i just flashed 1908WW + 1908finger WW and it's working perfectly. I am rooted (which i need to be because backups via Titanium Backup. Magisk is installed according update to version 20 and keeping magisk manager on 7.1.1
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Excellent! Glad to hear, is it 1908.12 or 1908.21? The latter is the latest... I can provide a link to latest rom if you need :)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] albireox:
It would be very helpful if you have the link for 1908.21 ww.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
WW 1908.21 rom

https://dlsvr04.asus.com.cn/pub/ASU...US_I001_1-ASUS-16.0631.1908.21-1.1.3-user.zip

Root and stock boot img's if you need root

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2Q1-tVVSNhd78jHgA6P6-GgA6ehNaos/view?usp=sharing
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
I get error verifying boot image after flashing root image using fastboot flash boot root.img
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Mustinimo:
Is air trigger working after root ?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding doom noodle:
has anyone gotten ota to work after using this guide
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] zed011:
OTA won't work even with fingerprint, just update manually by downloading zip from ASUS site
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
Perhaps a silly question but did you use the same name as the img for the command ie rootww190821.img?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
Yes...

Update: I can boot to the phone, error occurs while booting to recovery
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] reg66:
****, me either. Hadn't checked that. One moment, I'll see if there's any others...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] finalgeist:
i all,

I've been trying to convert CN rom to the latest WW rom but have gotten stuck when flashing the new rom via the flashboot method.

After Double-Clicking and Running flashall_AFT.cmd, the command prompt window pops up briefly showing the processes for about 2 seconds and then automatically closes.

And my phone is not flashed with the new rom.

I've looked through the forums and it looks like I'm the only one with this problem.

Any advice is much appreciated.

(p.s. I have unlocked the bootloader)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] giaoluan:
I'm sorry to use Google Translate because I'm not good at speaking English :D . My s8 phone can't tell which version it is? :confused: Sprint, T-mobie, Verizon or At&T. And I can't update via OTA in settings, so can I know which version it is? Which rom install for my s8 phone? thanks all. :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
the product code says that its a sprint version, but it has the unlocked firmware flashed on it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] giaoluan:
I don't know which ROM to install for my phone, because CSC and Baseband and PDA are different. It cannot be updated by OTA in settings. My android right now is 8.0.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
the pda and csc are always different. what are those two alphanumerics?

nvm, its posted above
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] giaoluan:
This is android 8.0 Oreo. My phone not update OTA in setting. I want update android 9.0 Pie or up Rom Pie via odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
disregard