Good morning
I have:
LG G Pad 8.3 with LG's custom interface OS
Android version 4.4.2
Kernel version 3.4.0
Build number KOT49I.V50020b
Software version V50020b
Here is an image of the software information:
http://s30.postimg.org/taiyvu2k1/201...8_14_31_41.png
I have already:
The LG drivers installed and updated -
Rooted the G Pad with towelroot's tr.apk (many thanks to the guy who made that method!)
Root checker and SuperSU installed and verifying the device is rooted
Google USB drivers (after rooting, the device refused to be recognized through the USB - installing the Google USB drivers seemed to fix that, although occasionally it dissappears again and I have to unplug/replug the USB cable)
Google ADT Bundle (adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140624 - although to be honest, my knowledge of using this program is limited)
Flashify (and Rashr - uncertain which is best to use, although both look good)
My goal:
Install TWRP
Use TWRP to install Cyanogen Mod
I'm using Windows 7 64-bit. My G Pad has a micro SD card, which it can also write to (thanks to the G Pad being rooted). I'm a competent Windows and Android user, but by no means a hacker. If I want to upgrade or fix something, I read read read and try try try. But installing a new OS on my tablet is a new experience and I don't want to turn my tablet into a permanent brick! I have done all my homework, and think I know all the concepts, and generally the procedure. Now I just need the specific files and procedure for my G Pad.
My questions are:
1) Which TWRP recovery/boot image should I use to flash my device? (I tried a version, and briefly turned my G Pad into a brick! Fortunately I tried some power+volume combinations that I discovered, and that seemed to return to the original system.) My best options I have found seem to be:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2551499
plus using step 3 here (a loki-exploitable ABOOT and TWRP)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2698267
...or only:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/213
2) Do I need to use an aboot/loki file first? (Apparently 4.4.2 doesn't have a loki exploit? I'm a little unclear about this tbh.)
3) Can/should I use ROM Toolbox or ROM Manager?
4) If you try to flash a TWRP, and it doesn't work, does/can the device just return to the standard OS? (This is what seems to have happened with my G Pad.)
5) Should I wait until the community has more experience TWRP-ing and modding the G Pad Kit Kat 4.4.2, V50020b device? (There seem to be a lot of posts with people installing TWRP and installing another OS.)
Many thanks in advance. And while I am decent with computers and technology in general, I humbly ask to speak/explain it to me including steps you probably already know are obvious(!) - I don't want to miss anything, and it is probably not obvious for me, as this is more or less my first time! If I can make this question clearer, or can provide better information, I will update this comment. Again, many thanks in advance!
Sorry - no questions in this forum?
Looking at a post by an admin, it looks like there shouldn't be any questions here. I've put this post in the troubleshooting Q&A forum section...
i have the same device firmware... I have root access, but cannot install TWRP!
Any ideas?
look at this instructions, they worked fine for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53612227&postcount=3
notice step 8 that states to disconnect the tablet
Thanks
don_ernesto said:
look at this instructions, they worked fine for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53612227&postcount=3
notice step 8 that states to disconnect the tablet
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Thanks for the link and information. I'll look at that carefully later. I want to be very careful (and know as much about what I'm doing as possible first) when I do this.
hmm... I believe I have the same build and software version as yours. I could recall a thread in the forums to flash the TWRP for the Korean version of the ROM, which actually worked fine for me. I have a SEA region tablet. If you still have issues, ill have a look when I get home.
jarod004 said:
hmm... I believe I have the same build and software version as yours. I could recall a thread in the forums to flash the TWRP for the Korean version of the ROM, which actually worked fine for me. I have a SEA region tablet. If you still have issues, ill have a look when I get home.
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Thank you very much, I'd appreciate the link, and any extra info you could give. I don't know if I'll have time to try it this weekend, but I'm collecting all the pages and info I can over the next few days, and I'm looking for a free time in my schedule to try this thing.
Now I have 20d : /
Apparently LG saw fit to update last night, and now I have 20d!
Does this change anything?
Cause I was all ready to try to load TWRP with 20b on my tablet. Now it's 20d and I don't know if that messes everything up.
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Hi,
I have some questions about rooting. I got the G Pad for xmas. Previously I only had "experience" in using my iPhone
Pretty soon I realized that I am not allowed to push apps to my SD card without having my G Pad rooted. So I started reading about rooting...
There seem to be many different options as far as I found out, please correct me if I am wrong.
Now when I want to install another ROM like Cyanogenmod for e.g. I have to root the stock first? Right or wrong?
If read a lot of posts where people were talking about "installing drivers" and not working stuff (like knock on/off or several games). Where do I get the drivers from to install them on the G Pad? Is this step also necessary when I install Android 4.4 from Google and not Cyanogenmod (for e.g.)?
If the main reason for me to root is that I am allowed to push apps to my SD card and uninstall unwanted stock apps, isn't it enough to root the stock LG Android?
I hope you can help me out and excuse me pls for my maybe silly questions.
Kind regards,
Michael
chaos2oo2 said:
Hi,
I have some questions about rooting. I got the G Pad for xmas. Previously I only had "experience" in using my iPhone
Pretty soon I realized that I am not allowed to push apps to my SD card without having my G Pad rooted. So I started reading about rooting...
There seem to be many different options as far as I found out, please correct me if I am wrong.
Now when I want to install another ROM like Cyanogenmod for e.g. I have to root the stock first? Right or wrong?
If read a lot of posts where people were talking about "installing drivers" and not working stuff (like knock on/off or several games). Where do I get the drivers from to install them on the G Pad? Is this step also necessary when I install Android 4.4 from Google and not Cyanogenmod (for e.g.)?
If the main reason for me to root is that I am allowed to push apps to my SD card and uninstall unwanted stock apps, isn't it enough to root the stock LG Android?
I hope you can help me out and excuse me pls for my maybe silly questions.
Kind regards,
Michael
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Answer (1) :::
Yes ! If You have rooted ur phone , u will be able to Delete stock apps , pushe apps to ext-sd...!
its absolutely r8...!
Answer(2) :::
U need to root ur phone in order to Flash CM or any other custom rom...
If ur phone has OFFICIAL 4.4 update available then u dont need to root , use LG PC SUIT for this purpose and it would be available for download from ur LG website in ' SUPPORTS ' .
Answer(3) :::
Phone drivers fir WINDOWS are available on ur phone support page..
Search ur phone name on LG site and goto Option :-- SUPPORT ..
There must exist Driver Download link...
or just google it.....
masterprotocol0097 said:
Answer (1) :::
Answer(3) :::
Phone drivers fir WINDOWS are available on ur phone support page..
Search ur phone name on LG site and goto Option :-- SUPPORT ..
There must exist Driver Download link...
or just google it.....
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I understood it that way that there are drivers for the tablet / phone's hardware for Android, aren't they?
chaos2oo2 said:
If the main reason for me to root is that I am allowed to push apps to my SD card and uninstall unwanted stock apps, isn't it enough to root the stock LG Android?
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Yes, it is.
Sent from my LG-V500 using Tapatalk
chaos2oo2 said:
I understood it that way that there are drivers for the tablet / phone's hardware for Android, aren't they?
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The drivers for the G Pad are baked in to the kernel or the ROM (not sure), either way you won't be installing drivers on the G Pad like in windows.
BTW, seeing android rooting for the first time I thought the drivers mentioned meant drivers for the device, like you thought
EdenGottlieb said:
BTW, seeing android rooting for the first time I thought the drivers mentioned meant drivers for the device, like you thought
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Yeah, I thought the performance problems some people have come from driver problems between the Android OS and the device itself. So by rooting a tablet in general and installing a mod (whatever) does not need one to install drivers for the devices' hardware (e.g. bluetooth, camera or graphic chip) in Android OS, right?
Kind regards,
Michael
chaos2oo2 said:
Yeah, I thought the performance problems some people have come from driver problems between the Android OS and the device itself. So by rooting a tablet in general and installing a mod (whatever) does not need one to install drivers for the devices' hardware (e.g. bluetooth, camera or graphic chip) in Android OS, right?
Kind regards,
Michael
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No, you don't need to install hardware. Performance issues of stock rom are caused by the heavy lG skin and bloatware, AOSP performence issues were caused by bad drivers for the hardware, but it was fixed.
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I have another question:
currently there are two ways to return from whatever back to stock rom:
Mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543350
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
This involves the LG Tool to restore the image from their servers. Does this mean the G Pad is virtually unbrakeable (unbrickable)? So that I always can do the Factory reset when I messed something up during root/flash? Or are there any chances I can do something that really brakes the G Pad and makes it unusable?
Kind regards,
Michael
I am going to bump this because i have the same question
New thread to answer your last question
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619497
Hey guys,
I have too basic questions which I'm sure you can answer me with ease. I'm kinda new to all this stuff so please don't flame me to hell. I always use XDA search and Google before asking but I just don't find clear answers to that.
So first things first.
I have a D855 16gb with t-mobile branding (germany) on firmware V10c. This seems to be the latest one for my branding. I stumped and bumped my phone recently with great success, thanks to good instructions from all you guys and devs.
Now the questions I just can't find clear answers to are the following:
Can I flash other firmwares like V10l for example, even tho my phone is branded (but bumped)?
The latest firmware for my IMEI according to LG is V10c...
The second thing I can't figure out is:
Do I need to flash a specific firmware (compatible to the custom rom) before I flash a custom Rom?
Yes I have read the instruction of many roms and almost the full thread of AndroidNow, but there are a couple of contradictory posts so I want to be very sure on that.
Maybe someone can help a beginner on those two things. I'm really trying to figure most things out on my own.
Thanks guys.
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Free mobile app
>Can I flash other firmwares like V10l for example, even tho my phone is branded (but bumped)?
There is a guide on how to properly install an OTA update (read: .KDZ and .TOT files) onto your phone. You can read the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
>Do I need to flash a specific firmware (compatible to the custom rom) before I flash a custom Rom?
As far as I know the kernel is the only important thing you have to really keep an eye out from. It is very important to flash the correct kernel for your phone model. Other things like whether it is an 16GB or 32GB model, provider etc.. is not clear to me if that is important too.
I think it's best to just follow the threads here on XDA and wait until there are going to be releases of major ROMs and more information about these subjects.
sunnymacer said:
Hey guys,
I have too basic questions which I'm sure you can answer me with ease. I'm kinda new to all this stuff so please don't flame me to hell. I always use XDA search and Google before asking but I just don't find clear answers to that.
So first things first.
I have a D855 16gb with t-mobile branding (germany) on firmware V10c. This seems to be the latest one for my branding. I stumped and bumped my phone recently with great success, thanks to good instructions from all you guys and devs.
Now the questions I just can't find clear answers to are the following:
Can I flash other firmwares like V10l for example, even tho my phone is branded (but bumped)?
The latest firmware for my IMEI according to LG is V10c...
The second thing I can't figure out is:
Do I need to flash a specific firmware (compatible to the custom rom) before I flash a custom Rom?
Yes I have read the instruction of many roms and almost the full thread of AndroidNow, but there are a couple of contradictory posts so I want to be very sure on that.
Maybe someone can help a beginner on those two things. I'm really trying to figure most things out on my own.
Thanks guys.
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Free mobile app
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In short, no and no. If the latest firmware for your branding is 10c, do not flash any updates for another model number.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
That Guide will show you how to take the kdz or tot file, when an official one for your model number is available, and safely flash it without losing TWRP. As the title of that guide warns, never take an OTA update while Bump'd and never flash a stock kdz or tot file. You must follow that guide exactly to create a safe zip file to flash.
As for your second question, in the original Bump thread it states that this is not like Loki and that you do not need to be on any specific firmware to flash a custom rom as the kernel will come pre-Bump'd and require nothing from the end user.
Hope that answers your questions, feel free to ask more here anytime. And thank you so much for putting this in the proper thread and having legitimate questions that are well justified. I know there is a lot of talk about the Bump method, mostly trolls, but just know that this phone is far more "unlocked" than the majority of others.
Thanks to both of you.
I already blocked OTA`s properly. Its just very confusing because of the "suffix" of the firmware like "A6MD". I wasnt sure if that has to match up, since its unlocked.
greez
I wouldn't recommend you to manually download firmware by yourself especially if you are begginner as you said you are. You could brick your phone if one tiny thing is done wrong. But you can try updating it using LG PC Suite. I got my International model 2 months ago and it was on basic firmware version v10a. Trying to update firmware with the phone itself just showed me message that latest firmware is installed. After that I installed LG PC Suite from LG's website if I remember correctly and installed it. I just plugged my phone to pc and ran LG PC Suite and then it said that I can update my firmware version to v10l.
So I recommend you to try with LG PC Suite first, I think its your safest bet to get correct latest firmware for your G3 variant.
Lavoslav said:
I wouldn't recommend you to manually download firmware by yourself especially if you are begginner as you said you are. You could brick your phone if one tiny thing is done wrong. But you can try updating it using LG PC Suite. I got my International model 2 months ago and it was on basic firmware version v10a. Trying to update firmware with the phone itself just showed me message that latest firmware is installed. After that I installed LG PC Suite from LG's website if I remember correctly and installed it. I just plugged my phone to pc and ran LG PC Suite and then it said that I can update my firmware version to v10l.
So I recommend you to try with LG PC Suite first, I think its your safest bet to get correct latest firmware for your G3 variant.
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But this method seems pretty so simular to generic OTA and would probably screw up my custom recovery and/or root access? Or am I getting something wrong here?
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It seems that few ever talk about the ZE500CL variant of the zenfone 2. I've read a whole lot of posts on rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and installing TWRP, but most do not even mention this variant.
I started this thread to collect some information about this device. I would like to know from those who have this device, what has worked for you so far, and what hasn't? I'm especially interested in finding out the 3 things mentioned above.
I've only recently bought the device, and I only rooted it (though I did first get one bootloop already). The method that worked for me is described in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-ze500cl-z00d-t3116531
The OP of the thread linked above also said that the second method on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063 works as well.
Btw, make sure the drivers are installed, else the computer won't be able to recognize the device when it is in bootloader mode.
Installing Xposed works as well using the ADB method mentioned in the thread linked below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-install-xposed-installer-t3116476
I can add any info you find to the device index in the general section for the 500CL.
Djalaal said:
I've only recently bought the device, and I only rooted it (though I did first get one bootloop already). The method that worked for me is described in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-ze500cl-z00d-t3116531
The OP of the thread linked above also said that the second method on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063 works as well.
Btw, make sure the drivers are installed, else the computer won't be able to recognize the device when it is in bootloader mode.
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How did you fix/handle the bootloop?
Do you know if it is possible to update the phone after rooting it?
cmendonc2 said:
I can add any info you find to the device index in the general section for the 500CL.
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Sure, that post is much more likely to be noticed than this one. Although I might not find out much. I'm a lot less daring without custom recovery. Hence this thread.
crisbal said:
How did you fix/handle the bootloop?
Do you know if it is possible to update the phone after rooting it?
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Well, seeing that I do not have a custom recovery (bootloader is still locked), I had to do it the hard way, reflash stock rom. Good news is, apparently your userdata (installed apps+settings and internal memory) is not wiped in the process.
First, you gotta download the rom. Get it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/index-asus-zenfone-2-wip-t3149748. Although I got mine here: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/03/asus-zenfone-2-stock-rom-ze500cl-ze550ml-ze551ml.html, which is the old version.
Second, go into recovery mode (from bootloader mode), and use adb sideload ("apply update from ADB") to flash the .zip downloaded before. This is described under "Flashing Zenfone 2 via ADB" on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
Btw, the bootloop was caused by a mistake I made, not the rooting process.
any news update in our bootloader? hope someone could work for that..
How to get rid off couldn't add widget?
crisbal said:
Do you know if it is possible to update the phone after rooting it?
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After more than a week of feeling unsure to update mine to WW_12.16.5.118, updating it today after finish uninstalling SuperSU. This is what I have done.
1 - uninstall SuperSU from SuperSU setting - reboot.
2 - update firmware.
3 - re-root using Temporary_CWM method as describe here
Chinaphonearena said:
Method 2: Root through temporary CWM
This is a temporary CWM with the primary purpose of injecting SuperSU onto your Asus Zenfone 2. It doesn't permanently replace recovery. This process looks long, but really is bam 1,2,3 done. Just laid out step by step for the newbie.
link removed due to post count limitation
Unzip the package
Copy SuperSU.zip to the base of your SD card
Enable USB debugging (Settings > Phone info > Tap build 7x > Back button > Developer options > USB debugging)
If you don't already have ADB drivers installed, you may need to [post count restriction] and install them (most PCs have them already, but trying installing these if you're having trouble getting your PC to issue commands to the phone via USB)
With your phone on, attach it to PC via USB
Run 'cai_dat_CWM.bat' from the CWM package
In the black command window that opens, type ACCEPT
Type T4
Phone will reboot into fastboot and you'll see commands being issued from the PC cmd window copying the temporary recovery
You may see some funked up images on your display for a bit. Remove the USB cable and within 30 seconds should then see it booted into CWM
Select install update
Navigate to SuperSU.zip and install
Bam, done.
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4 - Success!!! now my phone are rooted and all rooted apps installed previously are working.
Note: Previously (before updating FOTA) I also root my ZE500CL using Temporary_CWM since One Click root method aren't working for me.
Recover from bootfreeze while fully stock
Well, after getting a bootfreeze being on a fully (old version) stock ze500cl (Z00D), I figured out something useful. How to recover from a bootfreeze with locked bootloader, non rooted stock rom, without loosing what was saved on your internal storage.
Given that you have not messed with system files (since you aren't rooted), I'm assuming you got either corrupted userdata files or your internal storage is so full, the phone fails to even boot. I had the latter. If system files are the problem, this method might (or probably?) not work. The trick is to use tethered TWRP for backing up your internal storage.
1: Download CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel.zip here: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/w70w7r1a65840/Zenfone_2 (gotten from source 1)
2: Download Recovery.zip here: https://drive.google.com/folderview...T0xRMVRkcTg3MHdlc1o0cVFBc3RPeTQ&usp=drive_web (gotten from source 2)
3: Extract the zip from Step 1.
4: Go to the FB_RecoveryLauncher folder you have extracted, and replace the recovery.zip there with the one downloaded in Step 2.
5: Boot into your stock recovery and connect your phone to the computer. Make sure you have adb and the phone's drivers installed (gotten from source 3).
6. Run the cai_dat_CWM.bat script and you should boot into temporary TWRP recovery after a minute or so.
7. Use TWRP to copy your sdcard folder (internal storage) into your ext_sdcard folder (external storage/microsd) for the sake of backing it up.
8a. In the case of having too full internal storage, simply delete some things in there, and you should be able to boot it again.
8b. Not tested, but in case of corrupted userdata, a factory reset is probably necessary, and will solve the bootfreeze issue.
source 1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063 (method 2)
source 2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532
source 3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
@cmendonc2 , if you want, you can add this to your index.
Djalaal said:
It seems that few ever talk about the ZE500CL variant of the zenfone 2. I've read a whole lot of posts on rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and installing TWRP, but most do not even mention this variant.
I started this thread to collect some information about this device. I would like to know from those who have this device, what has worked for you so far, and what hasn't? I'm especially interested in finding out the 3 things mentioned above.
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Thank you so much for providing this thread. Found it after hours of scouring the internet in search of help after somehow getting my phone locked in boot-loop. There isn't much support for the ZE500CL, but I will be posting on some blogs while I begin work on mine, and I will reference others to this thread and the few others I've found. Thanks again! :good:
Xanathide said:
Thank you so much for providing this thread. Found it after hours of scouring the internet in search of help after somehow getting my phone locked in boot-loop. There isn't much support for the ZE500CL, but I will be posting on some blogs while I begin work on mine, and I will reference others to this thread and the few others I've found. Thanks again! :good:
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Sorry, was out of town for 3 months. Glad to be of help. You know where the thanks button is .
I should note that the this phone is now the daily driver of both my parents so I stopped tinkering with it, although I left one of them rooted (and the other not lol). So don't expect more updates from me sadly.
Djalaal said:
Sorry, was out of town for 3 months. Glad to be of help. You know where the thanks button is .
I should note that the this phone is now the daily driver of both my parents so I stopped tinkering with it, although I left one of them rooted (and the other not lol). So don't expect more updates from me sadly.
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That's quite alright, I've had my fun with Z00D, got myself a LG V10 to break now
I dont ask for directions...
This is my first time asking questions as I have always been able to reverse-engineer (R-E) or as the hacker in swordfish would say "the code just comes to me". Ive been around computers since my dad took me to work at UT and commands were issued with punch out cards....I've been a long time android self taught enthusiast turned professional. ITT Alum etc. I research, I surf, I R-E, and I try every possible option etc...only this has me stumped. And this is the first android that has stumped me. I double checked everything but I keep getting this error in BBQLinux: I followed all pre-update instructions to the T.
fw: ATT_12.16.10.92
adb sideload
This package is not for ATT (WW)
E: Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
yes I did with root cmd line, yes cd to zip file location, yes I verified correct fw, even tried different fw zips ZE500CL downloaded officially and from here.
I greatly appreciate any help and I do apologize for "asking for directions"
Computer John dba Austin Computer Techs
cuervo233 said:
This is my first time asking questions as I have always been able to reverse-engineer (R-E) or as the hacker in swordfish would say "the code just comes to me". Ive been around computers since my dad took me to work at UT and commands were issued with punch out cards....I've been a long time android self taught enthusiast turned professional. ITT Alum etc. I research, I surf, I R-E, and I try every possible option etc...only this has me stumped. And this is the first android that has stumped me. I double checked everything but I keep getting this error in BBQLinux: I followed all pre-update instructions to the T.
fw: ATT_12.16.10.92
adb sideload
This package is not for ATT (WW)
E: Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
yes I did with root cmd line, yes cd to zip file location, yes I verified correct fw, even tried different fw zips ZE500CL downloaded officially and from here.
I greatly appreciate any help and I do apologize for "asking for directions"
Computer John dba Austin Computer Techs
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?? Is that att ota youre trying to sideload? Att doesn't have fw, ze500cl does. But just unlock your bootloader, flash twrp, then install whatever, cm, aicp, custom stock or straight stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64991762
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Cool, I didn't read anywhere about unlocking BL first otherwise Ida made that "turn at the first light". We will ULO thru Asus and continue on our journey. These little Asus trinkets are little buggers being Intel based. Only line of Android devices that have ever stumped me. I am much obliged, fellow XDA brethren. Much obliged.
After pondering a little I came to this conclusion:
UL BL is basically the first step one should take when doing any kind of flashing of internal partitions be it a boot.img, recovery.img, FW etc... at least for the higher end devices. I don't recall having to do that for my sm-n900t recently. Does it only apply for flashing back to stock and not custom roms? Although I didn't have to UL BL first when I heim-dall/Odin flashed my note3 back to stock rom after being boot-looped. Cause once I did that I was able to try out a majority of custom roms available for it whether flashed thru HD/fastboot, Odin, via twrp update zip, or adb sideload. Hmmm, I might understand once I think it thru and look at all the different variables.
Good day gentlemen.
Be vewy vewy quiet, I'm hunting androids...
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@cuervo233 Yes most devices you have to unlock the bootloader first. But there are some devices that already come unlocked. And then there are even some that have bootloaders that cannot be unlocked due to carrier restrictions. In order to get custom recovery to boot you must unlock the bootloader or it must come unlocked. With a custom recovery you can Flash the stock zip file from the Asus website or a custom ROM have fun
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Thank you. I was able to ULBL, flash TWRP, flash to ww 118, root, and now its time to explore the neat wonderful world of custom ROMs. This was by far the hardest yet. Next in line is the cricket Stylo which was also giving me hell, but now I dont think I should have any problem getting it done. I'll keep ya'll posted.:good:
Lg stylo should have way more development, have fun brother. Remember tmobile phones( cricket, walmart family mobile, and metro pcs) you can easily unlock the bootloader . att on the other hand usually has locked down bl.
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I'm sorry if I'm asking something that's been answered already - I've searched and have found some discussions of this model, some discussions of custom ROMs for other models, methods for rooting this model (which haven't worked for me (script fails at the last step)), but nothing outright stating what my options are for this tablet.
I inherited an LG tablet that was apparently sold through Verizon - it has a Verizon bootsplash and some custom Verizon carrier-installed apps. The hardware info in settings shows the model as "VK700" and the back of the device has "LG-VK700 | FCC ID: ZNFVK700" printed on it so I'm not sure if it's a G Pad 10.1 or something else.
I'm trying to see what's available to me in the way of custom ROMs without Verizon-installed apps (that are useless to me), future updates, etc. As I mentioned, I've tried numerous means of rooting (The LG one-click root method here, the "New root method for LG Devices" here, KingoROOT on my PC, and KingRoot on the device itself. None have successfully rooted the device according to a root-check app, so I'm not sure what I'm missing/doing wrong, or if it even matters. I was under the impression that one first needs root in order to flash a custom ROM but who knows if that's even relevant.
I suppose what I'm really trying to figure out is whether I'm stuck using this thing as it is or if there's something better I can put on it (Lineage? AOSP? Cyanogen? Not sure what's out there and I've not followed the Android dev scene that closely.) If there is something better, can someone make a recommendation and link me to a good, comprehensive and easy/straightforward guide to installing it? I would be most appreciative of your time and effort.
Thanks.
CelticWhisper said:
I'm sorry if I'm asking something that's been answered already - I've searched and have found some discussions of this model, some discussions of custom ROMs for other models, methods for rooting this model (which haven't worked for me (script fails at the last step)), but nothing outright stating what my options are for this tablet.
I inherited an LG tablet that was apparently sold through Verizon - it has a Verizon bootsplash and some custom Verizon carrier-installed apps. The hardware info in settings shows the model as "VK700" and the back of the device has "LG-VK700 | FCC ID: ZNFVK700" printed on it so I'm not sure if it's a G Pad 10.1 or something else.
I'm trying to see what's available to me in the way of custom ROMs without Verizon-installed apps (that are useless to me), future updates, etc. As I mentioned, I've tried numerous means of rooting (The LG one-click root method here, the "New root method for LG Devices" here, KingoROOT on my PC, and KingRoot on the device itself. None have successfully rooted the device according to a root-check app, so I'm not sure what I'm missing/doing wrong, or if it even matters. I was under the impression that one first needs root in order to flash a custom ROM but who knows if that's even relevant.
I suppose what I'm really trying to figure out is whether I'm stuck using this thing as it is or if there's something better I can put on it (Lineage? AOSP? Cyanogen? Not sure what's out there and I've not followed the Android dev scene that closely.) If there is something better, can someone make a recommendation and link me to a good, comprehensive and easy/straightforward guide to installing it? I would be most appreciative of your time and effort.
Thanks.
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what version of android are you on ?
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what version of android are you on ?
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I believe it's 5.0.2 - can check tonight.
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I believe it's 5.0.2 - can check tonight.
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ok im pretty sure that the lg lollipop bootloader isnt bumpable ( not bumpable on my tab) have you tried downgrading to kitkat because thats what i had to do to bump my bootloader but im not seeing any roms for your device which is kind of funny how my tab has more roms then your tab but we dont have our own device forum weird but i dont see any twrp for you either also if you want root try the kingoroot not on the actual kingoroot website go to https://kingroot.en.uptodown.com/android/download the version on the kingoroot website doesnt root our tabs for some reason so use that one oh i just found a twrp for your vk700 https://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-0-2-2-vkworld-vk700-pro/ but probably no use without custom rom
Hi there,
I have a new (manufacturer refurbished) Zenfone 2 (Model number ASUS_Z00AD - ZE551ML, Android 5.0 according to the About).
I flashed twrp but I don't seem to be able to boot into it (or any) recovery. I'm not really sure where to go from here. I want a non-google ROM. Am I better off getting radio/ASUS updates first? I'm digging around the forum looking for guides but the array of everything is dizzying.
Would appreciate any guidance at all.
Best,
Paul
EDIT: I've tried using few of the one-click root batch utilities, but it seems that my cmd window opens and then does nothing after I write "ACCEPT" or whatever. Not really sure why. So I'm expecting to have to do this manually from the CLI. I'm pretty fluent with the command line in windows and linux but pretty clueless when it comes to phones. So I guess I'm gonna keep reading.
Hello Whitezebra,
are you still able to boot into the system on the phone? If yes, I would suggest you to enable the USB Debugging and then using the ADB to get into the bootloader. If you have not unlocked it, you have to do that first and then use the fastboot flash recovery with the TWRP, I just did that yesterday for Ze551ml 4gb Ram, 2,3Ghz (z00ad) and works like a charm
Edit: I was doing this flash while having an Android 6.0.1 Official OTA - if you can try to update it first and then I will help you to get that done if you want, I still have all of the necessary files.
Edit2: By updating the ROM you should get at least the official recovery back I believe.
Edit3: After I read it one more time I am not sure if you are not even able to get to the system or if it is just the recovery.
Edit4: Follow this maybe? https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/thead-bricked-phone-updating-to-mm-tips-t3452785