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[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Updating from an update file​

I have been seeing a lot of posts about people not receiving the OTA on their phone, and got tired of linking my instructions, so I decided to make a separate post​

Download the version that you need from the Asus Zenfone 8 Support page (Note that if you are not on the latest Android 11 firmware (30.12.112.72), you will not be able to Android 12. So you need to do these steps with the latest Android 11, and then re-do them for the Android 12 firmware)

Plug in your phone to your computer, make sure the computer is trusted and that you can transfer files from the PC to the phone.

Move the zip file of the update in the base directory of the phone (The same directory as Alarms, Downloads, etc).

Wait for the transfer to finish, then you can unplug your phone if you want.

Reboot the phone

After the reboot, the phone will take a few seconds/minutes and will notify you that an update file was found, select the option to update the phone

It will then extract the update and install it all by itself, the normal update procedure starts from there

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[ASUS ZenFone 8] eVen123:
I've spent a couple of hours yesterday to get this thing working. Basically, the Android 12 update will only update from specific image. I will try to describe the whole process below.

You have to do this process to upgrade all the way up to 30.12.112.7. If you have anything else, it won't work.

First, I've reverted back to stock, using

WW-ZS590KS-31.0803.0403.54-user_20210831-release.zip

... which contains the full flash scripts.

In my case, I had to do these delta upgrades manually (so copying the zip to root of sdcard memory).

UL-I006D-ASUS-30.12.112.56-1.1.31-user.zip

UL-I006D-ASUS-30.12.112.62-1.1.31-user.zip

UL-I006D-ASUS-30.12.112.72-1.1.31-user.zip

UL-I006D-ASUS-31.1004.0404.81-1.1.25-2111-user.zip

Number 4 is actual android 12 update. Hope this helps anyone.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
I think that what is needed is to update to the latest firmware, then Android 12. So if you are already on Android 11, but not latest firmware, install it with the instructions, then do the same to update to Android 12's latest version.

What part does not work? Please be more specific and also, you should re-read the steps more carefully, in case you missed something
[ASUS ZenFone 8] drum94:
The android version I currently have is 30.12.112.72

I downloaded version 31.1004.0404.81 from the asus site to have android 12 on my zenfone 8.

I copied the folder without extracting it and put it in my phone's internal storage next to the other folders.

Once the copy was finished I restarted my phone so that it offered me the update but it did not offer it to me.

I do not understand why .
[ASUS ZenFone 8] eVen123:
It also depends what prefix your installation has. See the first letters

UL-...

If you are from some other region, it could be that UL- is not a fitting upgrade option for you. As far as I can tell, it's not possible to tell which of the versions you have.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] drum94:
I give you the build number which is marked in the software information:

RKQ1.2021022.002.30.12.112.72

I have the right version or not suddenly?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Mecallie:
Thank you for the quick tutorial. I was doing this via fastboot till now.

However: I upgraded to the latest firmware BEFORE Android 12. No issues.

Then I upgraded to the Android 12 firmware: stuck. Gave me some kind of ram dump, reboot returned me to the same error: bootloop. I was able to reboot and get to the bootloader. After selecting "recovery" it actually booted Android. And now for the weird part: it looks like I have a mix of Android 11 and Android 12 now! The phone is all but unusable for how slow it is. But the main UI looks like Android 11 still, but things like the reboot screen now look like Android 12. Bizarre...

I was at least able to enable ADB debug again, so I think I will be able to recover the phone. Still a weird issue though. Don't know if flashing with fastboot would have prevented it...
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
If anything fails, you can always try the Asus flash script it will solve most of the issues with your phone, just note that it installs Android 11 (30.11.51.115)

https://xdaforums.com/t/full-recover-to-stock-if-things-went-really-bad.4337467/

EDIT: nvm, I saw your other reply, you alreay tried that. Were you able to get it working again?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] amenthes:
Going from WW-30.12.112.82 to WW-31.1004.0404.107 worked flawlessly, i did not lose settings or data on that upgrade (but I want to stress that a good backup is STILL a very good thing to have!) It then started downloading the 31.1010.0410.43 upgrade on its own. (shown in the ui as SKQ1.210821.001.31.1010.0410.43)

Why didn't I upgrade to the latest one myself? Simple: I goofed up and downloaded the older one.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] eboelens:
change the name in UL-ASUS_I006D-ASUS-99.1004.0404.82-1.1.31-9999-user.zip
[ASUS ZenFone 8] tremalnaik:
Hi, has anyone tried to upgrade a firmware that has Magisk and TWRP installed? Today Android 13 has been released for the Zenfone 8, but I wouldn't really like to do something really dumb such as upgrading, rebooting to recovery to reinstall Magisk only to discover that TWRP has been replaced by the stock recovery and the phone completely erases any data it has stored.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Rokcy98:
You can update by putting the fw in sdcard folder, while keeping magisk (you need to restore images before updating and reinstalling magisk in the inactive slot after updating, then reboot). Otherwise, you can just update through system or through twrp, and after that, boot/flash twrp and install magisk again. In both ways you won't lose any data
[ASUS ZenFone 8] tremalnaik:
Thank you! As this is my first phone with A/B slots, I wasn't completely sure about how to proceed. I'll follow your instructions! The only thing I don't get is where is TWRP stored and why it won't be overwritten by the update.

EDIT: installed successfully, thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EdiW:
im using gestures, and for about 5 months, i have this bug, and i have gestures for about 2 years. it just stays like i have the navigation bar on, do u know what the problem is?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] James_Watson:
Afaik, you can sideload the v199 apk for Instagram. This edition works well on Huawei mobile phone. Get the apk from the well-known apkmirror website.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] komani86:
If anyone remembers the nostalgic game from the DOS systems...

I'm going to try and get it working with PocketDOS, i'm afraid it'll give a small screen though, since the WM5 version does :( I'll keep you posted!

http://anotherworld.fr/anotherworld_uk/index.htm
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] komani86:
I tried to play Another world via PocketDOS, and it started up! The only problem is, that I cant get past the Auth part of the game.. argh.. I tried Supaplex instead and that seemed to work.. it was a bit laggy and I cannot get rid of that onscreen keyboard..

the HTC keys seem to work though, quite nifty ^__^

anyone got experience with playing dos games like Another World/Supaplex/Ironman Offroad racing/Theme Hospital/Stunts etc?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] mouth:
This game was with the Hermes under a HTC/Dopod branded ROM. I'd guess a search would reveal the .CAB?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] mouth:
Found it on my SD Card in the old Hermes directory :)

CAB attached.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] komani86:
OMFG I LOVE YOU!! Sorry for checking out late, but <3<3<3<3!!111

Ah crap it runs in a small window like 1/8th of the HTC and I cant find a way to maximize it!! ... grrr
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] mouth:
Yeah, doesn't work on RAPH apparently ...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=409521

http://www.smartphonemag.com/cms/bl...ashback-released-windows-mobile-–-free-a-must might be useful?
[Acer Iconia A500] DenisKamylin:
Hi guys an girls,

I need help with unlocking the Bootloader.

I tryed it but it wont work my device is recognized when it isnt in fastboot. And when i go in fastboot my pc wont recognize the Tablet. I installed all drivers idk what the Problem ist.

Hopeing someone can help me.
[Acer Iconia A500] Rukbat:
Are you trying to see it with adb or with fastboot? (It isn't "in" fastboot, it's in the bootloader. You access the bootloader with the program named fastboot.)
[Acer Iconia A500] DenisKamylin:
Hi i try with fastboot. my device manager shows me this when its connected.View attachment 5513849
[Acer Iconia A500] helintonhell:
I was uunlocking the bootloader,iput in apx mode, and plug in my pc and it recongnise,but the windonws wont let me install the drivers,so i restart and enable installing drivers from unsignated source and now mt pc wont recognise the tablet in apx mode, what to do?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Lucifer✓:
Hi XDA members, I want to know step by step for those someone expert on rooting devices please do help me.

I just found an article from droid thunder that it's possible to root device without pc. And the root that article suggest is Kingoroot can I replace it with Magisk? Hope someone can help me.

P/S: the reason I wanted to root it's because i want to do a downgrade miui from stable 12.0.3.0 to 12.0.1.0. This 12.0.3.0 destroy my fingerprint access (totally lost). Already tried several guideline from youtuber how to downgrade but it fails. So I decide to do root access for downgrade.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
I received yet another Play-systemupdate today (second one in January).

The date - after update - is still reading "December 1, 2021".

However, the following package was updated:

--before--
com.google.mainline.telemetry | 2021-11-01S+| (311102024)
--after--
com.google.mainline.telemetry | 2021-11-01S+| (311104004)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Seeing this, I decided to manually check and I got another update too (597 kB), still on December.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] swieder711:
Just checked the play system on my phone. Date is Dec 1, 2021 and no update found.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
Is there still no way to force these updates? I am still running December^^
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
Forgot to mention that it was indeed 599K on size.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DanielF50:
Same thing here, update was 597kb and still says December.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
This is the first time I checked for a playsystem update since my Nokia 6.1 😏 I forgot about these..
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
Is there anyway to verify before and after the update, that things are being updated? That would be great.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
Google started Play System updates (previously: Project Mainline) with Android 10 (splitting the firmware updates - taking stuff out of the Android operating system, transforming certain functions as an app to ensure timely updates with third party manufacturers through simple updates through Google Playstore - meaning that will help Android phones get critical and essential updates a lot sooner because none of the changes will require a system update from the phone manufacturer).
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
Check this link:

Google starts detailing what's new in its monthly Google Play system updates

Now you will know which exact update to blame when something breaks

www.androidpolice.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
I've read that. I've been disappointed actually in how integrated Play Services is getting. So many things are now part of Play Services its making Android Forks harder to use without GAPPS. Anyway that's a different issue altogether.

I was more interested in your op about the files that were changed on the system. I commented on another post that System Update has had an issue for more than 2 years (on some pixels like I have experienced) where after it updates it reverts to the same (or sometimes an older) date/month. I had a case open with Google Support since last May but they stopped responding.

You have come closest to providing specific changes after this specific update, than I've seen in the past few years. I was hoping maybe for a before and after of some sort, to verify that the Play System update actually updated, and that the date is wrong. I had the date be behind over 6 months at some points. Wiping, flashing original firmware builds etc didn't fix it. It eventually got resolved after A12 for my 2 devices (Pixel 3xl) but I also had it be behind 2 months in December on my 6 Pro.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
This is amazing. Love seeing this stuff. I'm not really a script type of guy like you (guy/girl you know what I mean)... but its great to see and totally intrests me.

so can you see a bunch of files that were changed? or I guess you would have to run the script before and after?

this command

tkdiff before-update after-update

for example - how does it find the exact files that were changed?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
See previous post. Indeed run the script before/after, pipe the output into a text file, then do a 'diff' on the before/after text file ... but maybe that sounds like chinese if you're not familiar with Linux ...

The script actually uses adb to shell into the Android device and use the package manager (pm shell command) on the device to 'dump' the package data. Then the script picks up the package name, version name, version code and file path.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
yeah it is chinese to me lol. but its all good.

so how many times was the file com.google.mainline.telemetry" changed in December/January? 3 times for 3 updates but no date change?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
The previous Play-systemupdate update which I received (Jan 6) only updated com.google.android.modulemetadata.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
Google Play Store 28.9.12-19 [0] [PR] 421882020 (nodpi) (Android 4.4+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror

Google Play Store 28.9.12-19 [0] [PR] 421882020 (nodpi) (Android 4.4+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com

EDIT: Nm wont work
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
Mine says it's up to date but it's October
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nvrpayretail:
Interesting, mine says Jan 1, 2022.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] prokiller1199:
Mine also says Jan 1, 2022 now
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
Pics?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
I figured it out..if anyone is still on December let me know
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wilpang:
I'm still in December even though I've updated
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cosy6ay:
had gotten the play update but after reboot still showing Dec.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bobby janow:
Let you know? Just post it why do we have to let you know?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] HipKat:
Mine is still December
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
Main components 2022-01-01 Q APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror

Main components 2022-01-01 Q APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com

Make sure you have latest play store and play services
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
21.48.56 on play svcs and 29.0.14-21 play store
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Utini:
I am on latest play store then but still on 1. December play service :S
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
What is your google play services build number? Sign up for google play services beta, that should get you to the latest build, then run the https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/main-components/main-components-2022-01-01-q-release/ on top if you want to update to Jan 1.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] lexcyn:
Both play services and play store are updated and I still show December... Not sure it's worth messing with installing individual mainline components though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
February's Google Play System fixes and updates are out. Haven't received it yet though.

Google System Release Notes Archive - Help

Important: These release notes include updates and improvements for versions of Google System from 2021 to 2023. For the latest release notes, go here instead. Googl

support.google.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
Doesn't come out until Feb 8, though a new google play services build is in the wild (not showing up on my beta)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] HtcDesire2:
Should be this (s version and not the q)

Main components 2022-01-01 S+ APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror

Main components 2022-01-01 S+ APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Doug8796:
You are correct
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Texan1:
Just received a 52mb Google Play system update, after reboot still shows as January 1.

Where can I see the version number on my phone?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TheForceUnleashed:
Just got a Google Play system update as well. Updated me to January from December. Probably in lieu of the February update
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] :
Got the update, too. Elevated the given date from dec to jan 1st.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Ltmax:
Hello guys!

Waiting to receive my device. Ordered China version.

I Live in UK and my carrier is Three.

My most used apps are

Discord

TSB Banking App

Whatsapp

ProtonVPN

Spotify

Youtube Vanced

Bitwarden

Amazon

Google Services (Gmail, Maps, Play store)

Netflix

There's a video on YouTube watch?v=nw33wsGRXog&ab_channel=TOPFONE4U on how to clean up china version

So i will follow that guide and hope that it will work with no hiccups

If i manage to clean up and happy with ch version i will prob will stick with it.

Not confident really with flashing. Plenty of topics of people bricking it.

Anyone with china version have any problem with any listed apps, please let me know.

Would like to hear all of your experiences out of the box.

Anything not working, anything not working properly. So I can test them myself once I get it delivered.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] thiagoserrao:
Most of this apps will work without problem, my only problem right now is the android auto, Discord, whats, bank apps, youtube, amazon, net and services works without problems :D
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] BigDisplay:
Con grats, hell of a phone, i love it 🙏🏻

Every app including Android auto works on my eu stable Chinese version mi 11 ultra, since day 1.

Im still on A11 miui 12.5.20 version... I see to many bugs on the new A12 miui13 out there, so i wait with patience... I prefer a stable phone vs new releases 👍🏻
[General Topics] zocster:
Google has launched Gmail for Mobile 2.0, an application for mobile devices that allows users to continue working on their email even with low or no cellular signal at all.

The application supports some basic offline access on phones like the Nokia N95, Sony Ericsson W910i, and BlackBerry Curve. It also allows access multiple Gmail or Google Apps email accounts from the same application.

The company says the entire client was rearchitected to push all the processing to the background, greatly improve the client-side caching scheme and optimize every bottleneck piece of code they could find.

Users can expect an overall performance improvement, new powerful shortcut keys and support for 35 languages.

Users can visit m.google.com/mail from their mobile browser to download the new Gmail for mobile for your phone.

Thanks Mods for putting this at the right place :)

blog here
[General Topics] fredline12002:
Have you tested it out yet? Sounds like a good deal.
[General Topics] zocster:
works good with esmertec java 20080704.5.1
[General Topics] kidnamedAlbert:
can you give me a link to the download? i couldnt find it

thanks:)
[General Topics] zocster:
you need to type this in m.google.com/mail to your mobile browser and it will download it for you.
[General Topics] kidnamedAlbert:
oh. haha thanks.

ill try now.
[General Topics] the-equinoxe:
*

-> Moved to general
[General Topics] patp:
I just use opera mini 4 to access gmail. they seem to have recently made some changes which make it work fine. No need to a separate java client, I can just leave opera mini running and check gmail along with all my rss feeds and news sites.

Offline capability does sound cool however. Can you just fire it up and work without a signal, or does it need to login on the server first?
[General Topics] zocster:
yep, you will need to 'refresh' to send. I am enjoying this as my exchange can only go back so far I can use full gmail functionality with this.
[General Topics] tuo_kaerf:
I have the Esmertec JVM from December and on a QVGA screen I only see two emails in the list.

This is no pleasure to use. Is there a chance to adjust the font?
[Google Pixel 5a] Deadmau-five:
Hey everyone,

I was wondering if there is a sound equalizer/modifier like Viper4Android? (I couldn't get it to work, and nobody answers forum questions- so I assume it's a dead project?)

Do you use the system settings or something else?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 5a] shannoncole05:
Using this for quite a while rather than mess with the hassle of V4A. No root needed

Wavelet: headphone specific EQ - Apps on Google Play

Headphone specific equalization with lots of customizability

play.google.com
[Google Pixel 5a] Deadmau-five:
Thank you. Will check it out :)
[Google Pixel 5a] andybones:
I prefer JamesDSP personally.

https://xdaforums.com/t/jamesdsp-audio-manager-mmt-ex.3607970/

GitHub - james34602/JamesDSPManager: Audio DSP effects build on Android system framework layer. This is a repository contains a pack of high quality DSP algorithms specialized for audio processing.

Audio DSP effects build on Android system framework layer. This is a repository contains a pack of high quality DSP algorithms specialized for audio processing. - james34602/JamesDSPManager

github.com
[Google Pixel 5a] pbanj:
turn legacy mode on and install the audio modification library
[Vivo X70 Pro+] brian85:
I have AOD turned on as well as textra checked in the settings to show on the AOD but it never does. I never have issues showing telegram, Twitter, or phone call notifications, but Textra will not show. Any ideas?
[Vivo X70 Pro+] maxant69:
Do you have a global model?
[Vivo X70 Pro+] brian85:
Yes I do.
[Vivo X70 Pro+] Mariuszuzd:
May I asked where you bought them, I more that interrsted in buying of the global version.
[General Questions and Answers] :
I'm thinking about installing a GSI to my phone, but I don't know if it will still get OTA security updates, or even OTA major software updates. Do you know how it works?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] greycounciller:
As per title, when I first setup my P6P, and setup all my email addresses, all the email accounts calendars were shown in Google calendar. Literally overnight they disappeared and I can't sync or see any other calendar events from my non Google accounts. Done the usual cache, clear, disable and uninstall etc all to no avail. Even checked all Hotmail and Yahoo standalone accounts.

Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] skoda9635:
Yeah, my Outlook/Microsoft account also not showing in the calendar which is shame. I would like to receive similar message on always-on display for Teams meetings as I have got from Google Meet via Google Calendar.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] pedro6669:
My work email is through Outlook and it didn't show either. What I had to do was this...add a new Exchange account and sync the calendar. Let it sync and go refresh the calendar. It should show up shortly after all this.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] greycounciller:
I assume you mean add the account to 'Gmail'? It won't allow my Hotmail account to be entered in 'Exchange'.

When I add it in Gmail, I notice the option to sync only contacts and mail is there. No option to sync calendar is seen anywhere. I think this is where the problem lies.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] pedro6669:
No not in Gmail. In the phones Settings > Passwords & accounts > scroll down and select "+ Add account" > select "Exchange".
[Wing, P4350 General] JrMcNail:
Just like it says guys.

I decided after quite of bit of research that im doing the G1 upgrade.

If anyone is interested in purchasing my wing leme know and i can send you a pm of whats on it as of now.

Thanks!
[Realme 8] Shkap:
Hi everyone,I tried to unlock bootloader and root my Realme 8,I was flashing "preloader" via MTKClient and everything got freezed. My phone got "bricked" so I can't turn it on or do any actions but I tried to connect him with my laptop again and I ssuccessfully entered MTKClient again with successfully connection but I don't know how do I fix the phone.