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[ASUS ZenFone 7 / 7 Pro Questions & Answers] rasmukri:
TL;DR is there a way to re-lock the bootloader? if not will installing the update manually wipe my phone anytime i do it?

I have the Zenfone 7 software 29.14.53.5 and i did the unlock bootloader to root the device back in December when i got the phone. I couldn't get it to root for various reasons and eventually gave up.

I noticed i had never received an OTA update and realized that was due to the bootloader being unlocked. I want to re-lock the bootloader so i can get updates again.

I hit up Asus support chat and was told they don't support relocking the device because the ToS for the unlocker says they don't and all updates and warranty are void. Which I'm 99% sure is BS in the USA that's like saying the warranty is void if i remove the "warranty is void if removed sticker" which its not and i can remove those stickers all day without voiding ****.

I know i can download the most current software from the Asus website. If i was to install that from the bootloader screen as "install update from SD card" doesnt it wipe the data on the phone?
[ASUS ZenFone 7 / 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Joeb2000:
First, yes, your warranty is void, even here in the USA.

Second you can relock the bootloader by booting into fastboot mode and starting adb on your pc and using the following command to relock it.

fastboot oem asus-lock

It will relock the bootloader. However, you will still not get OTA. Nothing you do will restore OTA's. You will have to manually dl and put the updates on your phone going forward.

And installing updated via the sd card does NOT erase everything. An update is just an update.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
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[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
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[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
Sorry for the delay, this TWRP should work perfectly with Android 11 BL
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] donkeyman1234:
Thanks! However, it kept encrypting after booting to Recovery? Already format and flash Multidisabler zip by Ianmacd.

After several tries, it did not encrpt any more. It really beats me. Anyway, great job. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ban.codrut:
@ShaDisNX255 have you came across config files for Link to Windows / Your Phone Companion, namely something to do with features enabled ?

Now that A71 got OneUI 3.1 (A11) I was wondering if there is a way to enable multi-apps in Link to Windows.

I also wonder if this "multi-apps" new feature in A11 needs to be enabled in OneUI too (or maybe there isn't a Link to Windows special toggle at all, only system one).

All I know is that only the high tier Samsung phones has multi-apps streaming to Windows, like S21, Note20, Fold and Z Flip but also last gen S20 and Note10.

Would like to hear your thoughts on this.

EDIT: the backbone of the feature is this: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-splitscreen-multitasking-multi-resume/
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
Very strange. Hopefully your issue is fixed, I'll try and see what could be wrong. Thanks for the input.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
I haven't used the Link to Windows feature, I don't really have a good understanding of what you mean.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] donkeyman1234:
I took a shot of log. View attachment 5253261
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] viktor92:
I'm running stock Android 11 and I've tried to make a backup with TWRP but failed with this message:

Can create '/data/media/o/TWRP/ folder (required key not available).

Failed to make backup folder.

It means that I'm encrypted, right ??. If I'm correct, should I format data and flash the new multidisabler ?

EDIT: on A10 it was unencrypted, flashing A11 encrypted it again?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] donkeyman1234:
Yes, you must format and flash multidisabler.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Question, i went though the bootloader unlock but the option don't appear grey out on the dev menu, what should i do to really unlock it?

Edit:

Ok i manage to do it but idk how to reboot in to TWRP, is it vol+ and power? it isn't working
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
Android 11 changes the way it works

Now, it is necessary to be connected to a PC to boot to recovery with that combination of keys.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Thanks Friend
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
I have a Samsung A71 Anroid 11 and I'm also trying to root it. Everything you have written I understand, up to this point:

"- After formatting data, flash the Multidisabler zip with TWRP. This is done to avoid future bootloops."

I answer "Yes" and than at the next screen I only can choose between Back or Reboot. How must I flash at this stage the Multidisabler?

Must I go back to the TWRP main menue to the Point "install"?

Greetings from Cologne

Germany

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ShaDisNX255:
Yes, you have to go back to the main menu
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
Thank you, I'll try it again.

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
Unfortunately, this method doesn't work for me. I've tried rooting three times. It went through every time without any errors. The device was not rooted afterwards. The smartphone then triggered a reset every few minutes when it was operated. What can I do?

Greetings from Cologne

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
What ROM are you trying to root?

Are you Rooting with Magisk or Super SU? Do you install SUper SU App or Magisk Manager after?

About the reset, did you flash the multiboot disabler after flash the root zip file?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
I root the original Samsung Stock Rom. "A715FXXU3BUB5_A715FOXM3BUB6_DBT". I followed the instructions here exactly.

First unroot and debug mode

1.) download mode

2.) with Odin TWRP + VBMeta-Disabler

3.) TWRP started, wipe, then yes, then back to install, Multidisabler.zip flashed.

4.) restarted

That was it

I don't have a Super_SU or Magisk installed

greeting

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Ok i rooted the stock rom as well and i manage to do it. I'll tell you how i've done it.

Let's skip step 1 and 2 since you have TWRP.

First thing i've done wasn't wipe but format data (that i assume you done too), so let's skip that as well.

Download this and put in to your internal storage

Magisk-v22.0.zip - BytesTransfer

bytestransfer.com

That's the Magisk zip flasher from version 22 (official download).

Download also the Magisk App or your phone actually is rooted but you can't access as the app is what give root permissions.

Magisk-v22.0.apk - BytesTransfer

bytestransfer.com

Install the App.

Reboot in to TWRP

Flash the Magisk zip

Flash multidisabler again.

Reboot to system.

Open the Magisk App and check if it's installed right, once it is, just access an app that require root privileges and a popup will pop to allow or deny root.

Tell me if it work ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] medomeyi:
could any one please help me, as I'm stuck in TWRP recovery every time i press reboot and choose system it open to twrp again and i tried to format data option from wipe but unfortunately same issue still exists
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
You may need to wipe internal storage.

Or atleast delete the Android folder
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
@ShaDisNX255​

@Pupet_Master​

I did everything exactly as you suggested.

Then I loaded the Root Checker app and it shows ROOT.

But what did I load the Magisk app for? …… and a popup will pop to allow or deny root ……… .. Even when I load the Root Explorer app, nothing reacts.

Does anything still have to be set in the app?

Thank you for your support. It looks like everything is working.

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Yes, the zip file you flahs allow root, but what grant or denie is the Magisk App.

First thing first, did you open the magisk app? YOu need to go there, update if necessary, check if all is working and setup the app (like the timeout for the popup).
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
Thanks for the answer. I opened the app and pressed the update button. Restarted. Then came the message "Super user rights denied" and the smartphone reset itself. That happens all the time now. Now it remains in the "Samsung Logo" for a long time and then starts again until the next message "Super user rights denied"

What happened during the update and what can I do now?

EVERYTHING AGAIN AND START FROM THE BEGINNING ...?

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Reboot to recovery first

Let's uninstall Magisk

Here are the methods

How to Uninstall a Magisk Module and Magisk zip from a Rooted Device

You might have often come across a boot loop on your smartphone due to a specific Magisk Module. This is quite a common problem as sometimes, a cific

www.getdroidtips.com

Reboot and check if all go well

If so, try again but on reverse order.

First install the magisk apk and update it, then you reboot to twrp and flash the zip from magisk
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
UPDATE !!!

The phone crashed and all apps and settings are gone. I have to install it new. When I updated Magisk this afternoon, not only was an update from 22.0 to 22.1 made, but the zip file was also flashed and then the disaster began. at what time should I update Magisk?

greeting

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Ok so first things first

Format data again, second download everything, set up the phone and reboot in to TWRP again and make a nanobackup of the system working.

I would update magisk to 22.1 ASAP as you first boot after flash Magisk 22.0 and open the Magisk app
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
I tried putting the smartphone in TWRP mode for most of the day. without success. I have Flashed the 4 images with Odin over and over again, but after every new restart it says "Android is starting" and I go some steps further and the phone reboots and starts new with the same first setup. It's slow to despair.

What can I do?

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] elsaeed:
hello,

i`m haviong this errorin odin. Any advice ?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Do you know if your ROM is missing some key system apps? Have you flash the stock ROM again via odin?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
Yes, I have flashed the Rom several times. Finally, I also flashed the PIT file for the smartphone. Then I did everything as described here. At one point it doesn't go any further: when I flash the multidisabler file with TWRP, an error occurs. I also tried that several times. Then I got the idea flashing Android 10 with Odin and trying it several times with the Android 10 version. The same result. Always come to the point with the multidisabler, the error message comes. Could it be that if you have made too many attempts to root, it will be blocked? (see photo)I have no idea what I can do.

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
I'm not positive but i feel one of the system partition (from security modules i bet) is borken.

Preheaps the persist partition. Granted reflash the persist makes you loose L1 security
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
Sorry, I don't quite understand your answer. Even the Google translator can't help me. What is now defective? The hardware or the software? The memory itself cannot be defective and when you flash you always reload the whole software. The partition table is also recreated.

What do I have to do now?

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Partition.

Partition is how the system divide it essential firmwares to operate.

Example, there is a System partition where Android it self is installed. Recovery, where we install TWRP and the Persist partition.

That partition is where the authentication is stored so no one "tap" in to the system software.

I have a feeling that partition may be broken or corrupted. We can flash the persist partition back, but you will lose DRM authentification (so no more netflix).

BUT.. i have a new idea. When you reflash system via Odin, have you uncheck the relock bootloader option?

If not that's the problem, may need to rel-unock
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
@Pupet_Master

Thanks for your patience with me.

Today I tried several times to flash the device with and without an unlocked bootloader. Also with Android 10 and 11. Always the same result. It doesn't work. Now, after all the attempts, the device restarts every few minutes during the setup. I hope you still have an idea ..... maybe your suggestion to flash the persist partition?

Greeting

Norbert

PS: What do you mean by "may need to rel-unock"?

After 30 minutes of rebooting I got this message (see photo) Maybe that helps to find out what happened.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
When we flash the Stock Rom via Odin there is a small option on the bottom right that say either relock the bootloader or to don't relock.

Do you remember if you check the don't relock? As if i recall, it does relock if you don't change the option.

I still feel you should reflash the stock ROM via Odin (stock recovery too), boot the phone with stock firmware and check two things:

First, if the reboot stop and it work fine

Second, if the bootloader is still unlocked at dev mode on options
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
I did the following:

I flashed the org.Stock Rom with Odin, but Odin has no control box at the bottom right. Anyway. Then I go to the developer mode with "skip" via settings and activate OEM unlocking. Then I call up the bootloader unlock mode, go to developer mode again to check unlock and then restart to download mode. Flash the two. tar files with Odin. Go to TRWP, format data = yes and install Multidisabler.zip. Except for the zip installation from the external SD card, everything works. That's how I did it the first time it worked, and always like that afterwards.

After that, the system does not always boot in operating mode, but sometimes it boots in the org. Recovery mode with an error message at the bottom of the display.

After the last step, the device stops working and keeps booting.

What am I doing wrong or why is it that it just doesn't work?

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
I think from my knowledge that you've done everything as it should be done.

If you flash the stock ROM via Odin you have flash even the persist partition.

What version of the A71 is yours?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
My model number is: SM-A715F / DS

Android 11

One UI version: 3.1

Android security patch level: February 1, 2021

Greetings from Cologne

Norbert

PS: I noticed something while installing from the SD card, I still have to try something ...
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Yea it should work with your version of the phone.

What have you noticed?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
First I have a question: If I make a backup with TWRP beforehand, I can just back up everything but not "Super". What do I have to back up so that I can restore everything to 100%.

I inserted the SD card from my old Samsung into the A71. It works perfectly with all data, but the zip funktion is not ok and something is wrong with flashing. I have checked the card several times on the PC with test programs, everything OK, but I have ordered a new better one. I think that is where the fault is to be found. I'll be in touch when I have the new card and a result.

Greeting

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
Try to redownload the ROM too, maybe the Zip file is corrupted.

About backup, well basicly Super partition (system partitions) and the Data partition. But i would backup EVERYTHING except cache
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Nobby52:
So, I inserted the new 64GB SD card. The first thing that strikes me, is that the device no longer demands formarting.

The zip file saved = works, flashed = works immediately the first time. Then Magisk-v22-1 (.zip) = does not work. Everything new again and flashed with Magisk-v22-0 (zip + apk) = works perfectly. Then the rest and then ....... ROOT RIGHTS !!! But you mustn't update to Magisk-v22-1 (.zip), then root is gone.

The original Samsung SD card from the Note4 still works in the Note4. But when I put it in the desktop PC, the error message "Zip archive incomplete" appears and the message "format SD card" appears in the A715F.

So ... I'm throwing these away.

I have created a detailed .pdf manual, but in "German". If after a few days everything still works and it's of interest, I can post them here.

Many, many thanks for all your support and I hope everything else works too.

Greetings from Cologne, Germany

Norbert
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ronaldomort:
bro magisk v22.1 works on my device alongside twrp and i use 512gb sd memory
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DanDuarteM:
I don't know what to do after step 5, reboot the phone and check that OEM unlock is activated?

I don't understand
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crash#galaxy:
In download mode you have to confirm the unlocking of the bootloader by long pressing the volume up button after you have activated the setting in the developer options. Then when you restart your phone, this setting should be gray and you can no longer change or tap it. Then the bootloader is unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DanDuarteM:
After confirming with volume up , I restart the phone and confirm that the OEM unlock cannot be changed and then I go to ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crash#galaxy:
Exactly, if that is grayed out there, then you can boot into download mode again and then flash Twrp with Odin
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sidrins1:
After install twrp by ODIN, and format data, i don't have anymore my internal storage then can't install multidisabler, guess should install by sd card correct? But, when i format data, i lose my TWRP, i can't open again TWRP after format data and reboot.

I'm stuck with my TWRP installed without format DATA, let alone with multidisabler installed, and everytime i try to install anything on TWRP i only see encrypted folders.

HELPPP WHAT DID I GO WRONG PLEASE ANSWER ME
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ronaldomort:
Use my twrp backup
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sidrins1:
I didn't understand
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] pascua28:
Does this guide work for my device?

Device: A715F/DS

Build number: A715FXXS4BUC1

Security patch: April 1, 2021
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] karan5chaos:
Not sure about the build number, but I own the same device and it works fine.

I was on one ui 3.1 stock firmware when I installed it.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jackal004:
When I flash and boot into TWRP, my internal storage appears to be encrypted (folders have random strings of characters as names) and I can't find and flash the multidisabler. After formatting data and rebooting I'm taken to the first-time android setup and if I reboot back into recovery mode TWRP has reverted back to the stock recovery. I've installed and reinstalled it like 10 times now and no dice. I assume multidisabler is what's supposed to stop it from reverting? Can anyone help me with this?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] viktor92:
Yes, after formating you should flash multidisabler.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Angel0uss:
i did it 10x times and always the data got crypted back after

and i never was able to boot system i get bootloop

after hourws and hours of researches i found out this topic and noticed the only missing thing is that my oem unloking isnt grayed out so can you help pls with that
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
It's not unlocked then.

You need to wait like a week to a month to unlock
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Angel0uss:
i dont know ,its been unlocked for like 3 years now since android 9 and im facing the probleme only when i moved up to android 11

when i go to unlock it it say "relock" !
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pupet_Master:
That's very weird, when you unlocked for the first time 3 years ago, have you installed anything custom?
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Zylon77777:
God. Android 12 Beta 3 GSI actually softbricked my device with the OS bootlooping and after force restart it booted to twrp but TWRP is just flashing, as if twrp failed to boot. Restored my phone using odin now, am fine
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Zylon77777:
I have this version of TWRP installed. Fix this twrp bug with android 12 beta gsi! The rom wont even boot and it ended up softbricking!
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rifkican:
Let's deal with the other issue first and then move on to 12.
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] oxling27:
Could someone tell me what im doing wrong? constant boots back to recovery. tried flashing the multidisabler and i seen it fails at mounting system. any ideas
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Sloobot:
After installing twrp you will need to go to wipe and click format data and type yes (keep in mind this will delete all the files on your phone) after you formated the data reboot ti the system and now it shouldn't bootloop to twrp and now you can install multidisabler
[Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] darkySp:
I'm trying to root my SM-A715F right now.

I've been at it all day and i'm starting to get really pissed, because i can't make it work.

I followed the instructions precisely.

>Bootloader is unlocked, OEM Unlock is greyed out.

>I got Odin, flashed TWRP and Vbmeta.

>Immediately press VOL+ and POWER after exiting Download Mode

>I get into TWRP

>I go to WIPE, FORMAT DATA, i write "yes" and all goes well.

Here comes the problem.

Next instruction is "After formatting data, flash the Multidisabler zip with TWRP. This is done to avoid future bootloops"

Problem is, formatting data deletes EVERYTHING. Magisk and multidisabler combined.

If i try to flash the zips before i format the data, all my folders are a jumbled up mess of numbers and letters. sdcard/data doesn't show anything.

So i have to go back into Android, copy Magisk and multidisabler's zip files into Downloads and go back to TWRP to flash them.

But when i get into recovery mode, the stock Samsung recovery overwrites TWRP.

If i download TWRP again, i have to wipe data so it boots into the OS after that.

So i tried to get Magisk and multidisabler downloaded through USB OTG from "mount". Except that doesn't work either, the checkbox for "USB OTG" in "Select Storage" doesn't register.

What's going wrong ? I've been at it all ****ing day and i'm just about to give up.

All i need to do, is flash those 2 zips and everything's gonna be fine. But i can't do it before or after formatting data from TWRP, because TWRP gets overwritten after i format the data.