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[OnePlus 9 Pro] AaronPusteButz:
Hi everyone,

I've been looking into custom roms because the vanilla oxygen OS experience gets worse every day.

Used OOS since the OnePlus One and its really frustrating.

Thats why I would like to flash a new rom.

Are there still any major disadvantages going custom?

- Afaik the OOS Camera isnt working (but can be replaced with the right gcam?)

- Does 90-120hz work?

- Is the general overall performance worse?

Currently I am using my phone for social media apps, reading manhwa and playing emulators (like citra or vDS) but the occasional hickups really annoy the heck out of me.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Fox773:
Hello,

I just update my oneplus 6 to 1.1.2.2 from a recent version.

Usually I go to magisk update OTA before restart my phone but I forgot to do it this Time.

So, my phone is not rooted anymore.

I saw on magisk that there is only apk now.

Wanted to flash a twrp IMG on bootloader and then install older magisk zip version and twrp zip but even If I install all drivers my computer don't recognize my phone on fastboot device.

Can you help me to Root my phone on that case ?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
I'd appreciate it someone could provide instructions for a numpty, in a manner that the numpty (myself) can understand.

I unlocked the Bootloader on my Asus Zenfone 8 with a view to flash the stable version of Android 12.

My mistake was not having enough skill to 1. Flash Android 12 and 2 relock the Bootloader. I unlocked the Bootloader by using the official method from the Asus site.

Oh yes, I also retrospectively realised that I lost the ability to use Google Pay and Netflix. Oh, and I may not gain any OTA updates as well.

I've read and re-read countless articles and tried to follow many "how to's" but not being successful ... to me, it seems I'm missing a common sense step that everyone knows so well, that they feel doesn't need to be included in the how to's.

So I'm seeking a fool proof step by step guide for numpties (me) or someone who could step me through it

via DM.

I'm pretty much at the point to pay someone to assist me and sort out my Zenfone with Android 12 and a relocked bootloader.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Follow the steps to revert back to Android 11 at the bottom of the page. This does not require an open bootloader https://www.asus.com/Content/Android-12-Beta/

You will then be able to place the latest update firmware on the phone with a computer. From that it will detect the update files and start the procedure.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Adaoh,

Thank you for the suggestion, but I have another query, before I proceed.

The link provided refers to the Android 11 version WW-30.11.51.115 but the stable version Android 12 version WW-31.1004.0404.81 states on the Asus website that it will only update to this version from Android 11 version WW-30.12.112.72

The Android 12 version referred to in the link provided is WW-31.0803.0403.54 a beta version which is older than the stable Android 12 mentioned above.

Are you aware of a Android 11 version WW-30.12.112.72 image file that can be utilised? I've not found one.

And my bootloader is already unlocked (referring to your comment that this does not require an open bootloader) so I would be seeking step by step instructions how to relock.

I'm keen to update to the Stable Android 12 version as I've read I may not receive any OTA updates, and so in my mind, a stable newer version of Android 12 is superior to an older beta version of Android 12.

Thoughts please?

Thanks for your input.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Hi, I do not think that there is a script provided like in the Back to Android11 link I gave you. I have used this method to recover my phone from a boot loop, so I think that the OS version does not matter but I am not sure, it is not impossible that it would brick the phone...

if you are still on A11, I did this script when I was on the latest Android 11 build and it reverted me to the old one in the script. So in my opinion it will be fine for whatever the condition of your phone are.

After this script, since you will not have OTA updates because your phone is blacklisted from Asus' servers, you will need to flash the last Android11 (from my understanding) and then once that's done flash a12.

Flashing updates is very simple, just do the last steps I gave in the original post
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Deleted member 11818907:
Try flashing a GSI using Android Flash Tool. Then use adb to reboot it into fastboot mode. Then just do

fastboot flashing lock
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi $cronos_,

What is a GSI please? As mentioned at the start of my post, the simpler and more detailed the reply the better as I'm the numpty and happy to admit to that.

Thank you

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Adaoh,

So what you're saying is to follow this link and take me to an older Android 11 version but then flash the most recent Android 11 version, then flash Android 12?

Question for you that has stumped me .... most people on forums and websites quickly gloss over flashing of an Operating System but don't actually go through the exact every step .... are you able to assist here please?

Again, as per the start of my post, I'm the numpty and happy to admit that, but do need to know comprehensively each and every step.

Thank you in advance,

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Deleted member 11818907:
generic system image
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Updating from an update file​

Ok, so to update your phone when you can't receive OTAs:

Download the version that you need from the Asus Zenfone 8 Support page

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

Flashing the Stock ROM (Android 11)​

Note: doing this will remove any data on your phone, back it up if it is important to you​

This also works if your phone is stuck in a bootloop or other problems of the sort
​

If your question was about the flashing of Android 11 from the Android12 page with the older version, the instructions on the page at the bottom should be enough, but I can try to make them clearer.

Turn off the phone

When the phone is off, press and hold the Volume Up key and the Power button until a screen pops up.

If the phone boots to Android, shut it back off, but this time try lifting the Power button before the Volume Up key, because the power button is like an Enter key, it will take it as if you clicked "yes, continue to android".

Plug the phone in your computer

Decompress the zip file on your computer

Execute the script file that is made for your computer

Windows: update_image.bat

Ubuntu: update_image.sh

MacOS: update_image_for_mac.sh

Wait for the process to finish, it'll take a while. You'll know it is done when the window that openned when you executed one of the script files says something along the lines of "Flashing done, press Enter to reboot"

I hope this helps!
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Thank you!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Adaoh,

I am really glad you have taken my request as seriously as this and I thank you for the very specific detailed reply.

I'm going to try this over the next couple of days (I hope) and report back, but really do appreciate this!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Adaoh,

This worked on the second attempt! :) ..... now the Zenfone 8 is updated to the stable Android 12 OS.

Thank you and made clear runnings for this numpty!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi $cronos_,

I got the Zenfone 8 into recovery mode and connected to the PC and initiated a Windows Powershell and typed the following to confirm the PC could find the Zenfone 8.

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot devices

M4AIB7626606MH7 fastboot

So it found the Zenfone 8

When I tried to Lock the Bootloader I got the following:

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot oem lock

...

FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)

finished. total time: 0.005s

And tried your suggested command:

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot flashing lock

...

FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command flashing lock)

finished. total time: 0.005s

Any thoughts on what I am doing wrong please?

Thank you in advance.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] mef206:
Hi,

I had the same problem as you, couldn't use Google pay.

All I did was open powershell and use the following command.

fastboot oem asus-csc_lk

Now it's relocked and works as before.

Hope this helps you.

Craig
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Craig,

I haven't seen this one before, so will definitely give it a go.

Thank you!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Craig,

This sounds really promising so had a go, but was not successful.

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot devices

M4AIB7626606MH7 fastboot

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot oem asus-csc_lk

...

FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)

finished. total time: 0.005s

Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] mef206:
Hi,

Sorry I forgot to mention that I had followed the steps on the official Asus website to revert back to android 11 before I had run the command, as I wanted Google pay back.

fastboot oem asus-csc_lk

I hadn't tried to relock bootloader with Android 12 installed.

I did see in somewhere on line that the device requires factory reset after command is used. Also you could try some of these codes from following link.

hope you get it sorted.

craig

https://xdaforums.com/t/relock-the-bootloader.4152057/
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Craig

That is a good point you raise ..... and believe where I may have stuffed up was not flashing the device back down to Android 11 (currently it has the Stable Android 12). I am presuming this step would wipe the Official Asus Unlock Device App which was downloaded originally, which of course unlocked the bootloader?

Steps taken today:

1. Downloaded the Zipped Android 11 Image and unzipped on the PC.c

2. Put the Zenfone 8 into Fastboot Mode and opened up CMD powershell to confirm it was in Fastboot mode

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\WW-ZS590KS-30.11.51.115-MR0-user_20210826-release\WW-ZS590KS-30.11.51.115-MR0-user_20210826-release_for_google> fastboot devices

M4AIB7626606MH7 fastboot

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\WW-ZS590KS-30.11.51.115-MR0-user_20210826-release\WW-ZS590KS-30.11.51.115-MR0-user_20210826-release_for_google>

3. In the Unzipped Android 11 image found the windows update_image (I checked properties to confirm this was the Windows Batch File (.bat)

4. Right clicked, Run as Administrator.

5. I got this ....

fastboot cmd : fastboot

The script can't be used in this devices,hwid=,project=project FAILED (remote

Press any key to continue . . .

I am so missing something here, no doubt something really simple, but something really frustrating lol.

Any pointers would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] mef206:
Hi,

I had done exactly as you have described.

Downloaded zip android 11

Unzipped and just double clicked on bat file whilst phone in fastboot.

Afterwards ran that command after rebooting phone back into fastboot.

Im sorry I can't be of anymore help I can't see why yours is not working the same.

Craig
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Craig,

Thank you and good to know I was following the directions.

Got me stumped, but I'll keep at it.

The only thing I am curious about is the unzipped file is in the desktop of my laptop (easy to find) but the desktop is set to back up to OneDrive .....I wondered if that could cause a problem (outside the limits of my ability)?

Thanks again for your input.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] mef206:
Hi,

I don't think that should cause an issue, if you updated it to 12 the same way.

As long as it can access the files there shouldn't be a problem.

Craig
[ASUS ZenFone 8] :
If its an old phone, try

fastboot oem lock
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi $cronos_,

Nope it's the current Zenfone 8 (built 2021).

Thanks for the thought,

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
I think this is worth a try (from this zentalk comment), this is for an older phone but it might work for ZF8

try using fastboot oem asus-back
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Adaoh,

Gave this a go, downloaded the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool, and as you can see from the below, found my Zenfone 8, but tried the command fastboot oem asus-back but got the following:

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19043.1466]

(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot devices

M4AIB7626606MH7 fastboot

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem asus-back

...

FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)

finished. total time: 0.003s

Still thinking I am missing something obvious.

Thanks for the input Adaoh,

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
Where did you get Android SDK platform tools?

Have you tried to download it from developers android com Try to do so.

Also try to run it as Administator (just in case). I have no problems there.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi dron39,

Thank you and good suggestions. I'm not sure where I downloaded the Android SDK Platform Tools, but I do recall it was a well known site. Definitely running as Administrator, which was a good learning.

I think I'm going to flash the Zenfone 8 back to Android 11 and see if that helps towards locking the Bootloader.

Thank you, and if you have any tips here, please let me know.

Thank you

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
I'm sure that I've locked my BL on A12 public beta (or beta 2) which is .54 FW with command:

fastboot oem asus-csc_lk

That's for sure worked on .62 (A11 FW) and .54 (A12 public beta FW).

I used official drivers (probably from Microsoft update. Haven't installed any special drivers for ASUS from their website. Also Win10 x64. Used official Android SDK platform tools ver from August 2021. Haven't tried latest one version from Jan2022.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] :
Do you have the drivers installed to your Windows?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi $cronos,

I am going to double check but am certain I downloaded and installed ....done so much reading and playing around, starting to doubt myself.

Thank you for your thoughts here .... will revert back.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
I'm going to look into this as a just in case.

Thank you!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi dron39,

I tried the fastboot command and got the following:

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot devices

M4AIB7626606MH7 fastboot

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools> fastboot oem asus-csc_lk

...

FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)

finished. total time: 0.006s

PS C:\Users\roma_\OneDrive\Desktop\platform-tools>

I am still exploring.

Thanks for the suggestion .... it is appreciated.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
Hi!

Have you installed latest (or previous) fastboot binaries build from developer.android.com? Are you using them?

Also (just in case), does your your local account on your PC have admin priveleges or only user?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi dron39,

Great question. I know the local account does have Admin Privileges, but the fastboot binaries I have not checked and will do so tonight!

Thank you!!

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
i´m having similar issue. Had unlock the phone and need to use google pay so y have to relock. In this moment there is the last Android 12 version already installed. So if i follow your instructions would i lose all the data ?(photos, configuration, apps)
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
I'm afraid you're asking the wrong person, but I do always recommend backing up your data, just in case.

Thank you

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
did you manage to relock the asus zefone finally?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi,

Not as yet. Haven't given up, but get sidetracked by work lol.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Delcides:
Amigo, tenho esse mesmo problema, meu erro é que estava usando "fastboot oem asus-csc_lk" no lugar errado. Eu estava esperando no Recovery e depois no fastboot, mas o correto é usado quando ele entrar no bootloader.

meu Zenfone 8 agora está bloqueado, mas o maior problema agora é que não consigo mais desbloqueá-lo, pois o aplicativo de desbloqueio da Asus não funciona mais.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
What do you mean by "doesn't work anymore" ?

I saw some thread on Zentalk that someone can't unlock it with .107 FW. But you can downgrade to .82, unlock it and then update to .107 by flashing .zip.

I know at least one guy who unlock his ZF8 BL being on .82 (A11) two days ago.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
This is awesome information and I thank you for taking the time to provide your solution.

Thank you.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Delcides:
Estou em .82 e recebo esta mensagem de erro ao tentar desbloquear.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
It's very strange. I saw the same screen from user reported same error on Zentalk. But I guess that user was on .107. Is that you posted it on Zentalk?

I know at least one person who unlocked his BL on .82 two days ago...

Do you use any VPN connections during the process of unlock? Any adguard and etc software installed on you ZF8 or your Internet router? Any alternative DNS?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
Found it. https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discussion/58679/unlock-bootloader-zenfone-8#latest

It is you and I see screenshot is taken on .107 build (Android 12). I think problem is in some software. Or maybe your phone is in some kind of leasing or locked, I have no other ideas.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Delcides:
Sim, eu postei no Zentalk também, na verdade eu tentei em várias versões do Zen UI, mas nenhuma funcionou. Eu sempre tento fazer o desbloqueio do zero, sem nenhum aplicativo instalado. Eu realmente não tenho escolha. Ninguém me responde lá.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Delcides:
Estou percebendo que depois de usar o comando "fastboot oem asus-csc_lk" há alguma contagem que faz com que o aplicativo Asus não funcione.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
just a question... once you get the asus zenfone locked again would you receive new OTA or the upgrades would still broken?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
My understanding, from everything I've read, is that the OTA updates remain broken, but you'll be able to manually update from the ASUS site by adding the file to the memory and the phone picking up it has an update (this is how I got Android 12 onto mine).

Reason for me seeking to relock bootloader is so I can use Google Pay once more

Hope this helps.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
two more questions. If i relock the phone can i use NFC payments again? For what i understand unlocking was the main problem. And also if i upgrade manually does the phone keep all the information (apps, data, photos...) or is it necesary to do a backup?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi,

The bootloader unlocking certainly does negatively impact the use of NFC with Google Pay, to the point it can't be used, but not sure of other Banking Apps. I believe it's more about the App and not actually NFC.

As a general rule of thumb, it is wise to back up your data first before any upgrade/downgrade, and for me I've set up a weekly schedule for my backups to GoogleOne (personal preference). This way you'll never be disappointed or caught out.

Hope this helps

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Hi Thomas, did you manage to revert back to Android 11 and try the fastboot oem asus-csc_lk command? I just realised that in my answer to help you install the stable android 12 version, I also added the steps to revert to Android 11. Since some people seemed to be saying that it cannot be locked on Android 12.

I just relocked my bootloader with that command on Android 11 (.82), it seemed to have worked. Note that you will need to factory reset, it go to fastboot and tell you the system is corrupt.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Hi Adaoh,

I completely missed that. It's sitting on Android 12 presently.

As soon as I get some time over next couple of days, I'll give that a go.

Thank you! 🙏🏼

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Also, Asus now provides a downgrade package, no need to use my original post, simply install it like you would with an update and it should work. Note that it does a factory reset, but it might be a lot quicker doing this downgrade vs using the script
[ASUS ZenFone 8] TferThomas:
Thanks mate!

Very helpful.

I'll keep you posted.

Thomas
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
where

where can i find the link of asus to try a downgrade to Android 11? As you said it seems easy to relock the phone and then upgrade to Android 12.

Also i read that once you relock the phone there is no way to unlock it again. Is this true?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Its on the support page, you need to click "See All Downloads", then the second choice in the list should look like this, with Version Android 12 to Android 11. Thats the downgrade package.

Also, if you want, here is the direct download link (starts and downloads from the official asus site)

EDIT: I was also able to unlock from android 12 (.107)
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
once you relock the phone would be posiblle to unlock again if i need it? Also can you use google pay with no trouble? And finally, do you have the any warning message when you start the terminal? now mine is telling me that it´s unlock
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
Yep, I was able un re unlock again on Android 12, it resets the phone. I tried setting up Gpay, but it says that the phone has been tampered with so it won't let me add my card. And yeah, for the warning message at startup thats pretty normal with an unlocked bootloader, most phones do this.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] tyzio:
Hello, I had a similar problem with locking the bootloader but I finally succeeded.

In the phone we enable debugging via USB.

Connect the phone to PC.

Download ADB Installer v1.4.3 from:

ADB Installer v1.4.3

Enter the command line from the administrator level.

In the command line enter all the commands one by one as shown in the image below.

Disconnect the phone from PC, then reboot it and enjoy Android updates again via OTA and get rid of the message when turning on the phone stating that it is unlocked.

The whole procedure was done on Android 12 Version WW-31.1004.0404.107.

Best regards and I hope you will find this information useful:-)
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
if all the procudre was done with the last Android 12 how do you know you will receive updates again?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Adaoh:
No, from my understanding, once you unlock the phone's bootloader, OTA updates are gone forever. You will need to download the updates manually and move them to the root storage. At least this does not require a restart. (Asus update site -> Files app -> find the .zip -> move it to "Internal storage" -> reboot)
[ASUS ZenFone 8] tyzio:
Sorry for my mistake. After bootloader lock there is no possibility to update via OTA...
[ASUS ZenFone 8] tyzio:
Exactly
[ASUS ZenFone 8] tyzio:
However, you can't... Sorry for the confusion;);)
[ASUS ZenFone 8] jholnardis:
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from this point as i have unlocked the phone i guess there is no advantages doing a relock. No OTAs, no warranty, no google payments back.... Indeed now i can manually update software just placing the file in the root storage. Anyonte would tell me a good reason to revert the situation?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
Google payments are ok with no root.

OTA and warranty - forget about those :)

Yes, you can install update file by just placing .zip update in internal storage.