http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&p=20&s=16
Direct ASUS link
Direct apk link (dropbox)
Mediafire, in case dropbox gets killed.
md5 of the file than unlocked my bootloader: af305839d357431a4f1505f96b62d48d
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They were a tad quiet about that. So much for a press release or anything.
I feel sodomized now...
This is a load of legal BS, which is only to benefit one party (ASUS). I wonder if such one-sided contracts will even stand up in court...
Great news !!!!
This future certainly looks bright !!
Bring on the Roms etc.
unlocking success XD now booting up it only takes a few seconds...
Finally! I really hope this will kickstart development.
strange recovery... only had a look for a few seconds as there is a timecounter in the background, but there is an option to install linux , mnt usb? maybe with FS? and to wipe (I don't want to press the button). I think it checked up the internal storage for some special files, like bootloader in htc for the pd**.img
Basically this unlocker grabs the serial of the CPU, tells the Asus server... Gets back the necessary info to unlock, unlocks the device and leave a marker for warranty thrashing (It mentions some sort of flag), then reboots.
Edit:If anyone was wondering, the serial of the cpu would be independent of the device serial (In format 0245xxxxxxxxxxxx) is acquired from /proc/cpuinfo
Edit2:I believe the unlock server is mdm.asus.com via HTTPS, also I believe it uses the Android device ID as well.
More Info!!! Thanks
couldn't someone just make a app, that does all this, except tell the asus sever our cpu number?
that way they would still think we havent unlocked it?
this is great news, the only problem i see is not being able to recieve OTA anymore. i am sure a dev will figure out a way to get us unlocked primes a way to install/flash them.
This is good to know and I will be keeping an eye out for any results that the community has using it. However, I won't be downloading/installing the tool because my Prime has not been rooted or gone backwards with ICS versions. I want to go the official update route for awhile yet. This is just a personal preference. I have too much money tied up in this unit to void the warranty.
Ramis93 said:
couldn't someone just make a app, that does all this, except tell the asus sever our cpu number?
that way they would still think we havent unlocked it?
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It's a challenge-response thing with the challenge built from the cpu serial and device id (or one of those, or more... Didn't take a close look). Only Asus and the person in possession of the device would know these.
Also they're not stupid enough to just let you throw unlock requests at them without recording them. (After all they do have to look up the keys to unlock the bootloader)
Also they're probably wiping the DRM keys on the device as well, so devs don't go extracting them after they've unlocked their bootloaders.
neckbonest said:
this is great news, the only problem i see is not being able to recieve OTA anymore. i am sure a dev will figure out a way to get us unlocked primes a way to install/flash them.
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DD'ing blobs *should* work still, although YMMV.
nice! now let's hope for a good recovery and custom roms!
As much as I want to use this I'm not going too. Don't want to lose my warranty as I dont trust this device with the amount of problems that surround it so far. Also wont get OTA updates. Asus know how to screw over there buyers, should of been unlocked before release.
Hm, did anyone get fastboot to work? For me it stays for ever at the line "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
Does it wipe the device?
joeyddr said:
Does it wipe the device?
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No. It just does some stuff and reboots.
Diamondback said:
No. It just does some stuff and reboots.
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Any chance of a pic of the recovery?
barryflanagan said:
Any chance of a pic of the recovery?
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There is not really a usable recovery. Only the OTA one which just shows you an error once you start it. (Because there is no OTA file to apply)
Once booting with VOL_DOWN you can choose between a cold boot, wiping data or entering fastboot mode (which does not really seem to work for me)
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Here is the Odin Tar Image for the Note 2......
..... Start playing around with it.... see if you can root it or at least get a head start on the getting around locked bootloader
..........Enjoy.......:laugh::fingers-crossed::victory:
how did you get the phone so early ?
So did anyone verify yet that the bootloader is locked?
Was able to get access to the phone for a 1/2day......... the result ... is the benefit for all.....:fingers-crossed:
AstainHellbring said:
So did anyone verify yet that the bootloader is locked?
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A couple sites are now reporting it is :crying:
I'm hoping they find a work around like the GSIII.
SeanPlunk said:
A couple sites are now reporting it is :crying:
I'm hoping they find a work around like the GSIII.
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wasnt really even a work around just a leaked bootloader and 0 bootloader protection. surprized the crap out of me that there was no bootloader protection so it could just be dd'd over the top of the exisiting one
Thanks for posting this
oka1 said:
Here is the Odin Tar Image for the Note 2......
..... Start playing around with it.... see if you can root it or at least get a head start on the getting around locked bootloader
..........Enjoy.......:laugh::fingers-crossed::victory:
http://d-h.st/on1
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I added root in this Stock firmware for Odin .. Bootloader should be silent (I hope).. If you need busybox-install from Market.. let me know if this works?
Download
Looks like this had made it to some android sites
http://omgdroid.com/verizon-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-rooted-stock-firmware-makes-its-way-online/
oka1
Any body flash it via Odin? I think it's impossible...
Modem original mast be 12,6MB, and this 47,5MB...
flash will fail...
needs to cut a blank space (zeros)...
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This rom has multiwindow.jar and multiwindow.odex files inside /system/framework. If I'm not wrong those files were not present on XXALIE roms, so it could have multiwindow working...
Anyone want to try it and make a port for the SGS3? xD
Anyone with dev chops getting a vzw version and want to take a look into this dump that was graciously provided?!? Don't know if it's useful in its current form but at least it will provide somewhat of a head start. :fingers-crossed:
Either way, bump to the top for vis.
I canceled my Note 2 preorder because I'm worried about the bootloader never getting unlocked
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I canceled my Note 2 preorder because I'm worried about the bootloader never getting unlocked
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Considering the fact that the bootloader on the Galaxy S III was cracked and unlocked I'm pretty sure if Verizon forces Samsung to lock the bootloader that the same method can happen and get the bootloader unlocked. Sure it probably took a month or so but the bootloader was still cracked.
Coming from a Rezound which you use a paperclip to short the board to achieve s-off, anything is possible. I am optimistic about the bootloader, and for some reason we don't get it, I will be mystified, and heartbroken. Have faith in XDA. Sorry for posting in the dev section with nothing important, thanks....
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Usually I care a great deal about this stuff, but in reality, beyond rooting to remove junk, using any other AOSP rom rather defeats the purpose of all the features that are included, and ONLY included with the TW rom. Split window and the like are all TW only, which means I LOVE paranoid rom, but it is highly unlikely that could be simply ported over with an app.
Other than root to remove bloat, I'm freakin STOKED to be jumping to this phone over my GS3. Booya, can't wait!
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Usually I care a great deal about this stuff, but in reality, beyond rooting to remove junk, using any other AOSP rom rather defeats the purpose of all the features that are included, and ONLY included with the TW rom. Split window and the like are all TW only, which means I LOVE paranoid rom, but it is highly unlikely that could be simply ported over with an app.
Other than root to remove bloat, I'm freakin STOKED to be jumping to this phone over my GS3. Booya, can't wait!
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I second the Booya!
After bloatware, the sprint versions seem to have around of 9gb ram left (give or take) which is enough for me. VZ may be more or less but if they have full multi-tasking features (which seems to look good) I'll be happy as a clam.
scsa20 said:
Considering the fact that the bootloader on the Galaxy S III was cracked and unlocked I'm pretty sure if Verizon forces Samsung to lock the bootloader that the same method can happen and get the bootloader unlocked. Sure it probably took a month or so but the bootloader was still cracked.
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The bootloader wasn't cracked, an unlocked version was leaked. Big difference.
Since this is sporting JB, it should at least have the disable function for the bloatware apps. Out of sight, out of mind
Can anyone confirm that the software has NFC?
So I have my new HOX+ (AT&T). I got it boot unlocked, perma rooted...and the first thing i tried to modify was the fonts using the "font installer" app. Well this turned into a fiasco. it installed the font...showed a whole string of *insert Asian language characters here* on the status bar, went into a reboot...and never came back again. It boots to the White HTC splash screen, and just hangs.
At this point, I can reboot into TWRP recovery...but for whatever reason....my recovery isn't present. I don't know what i screwed up...but it isn't there. So I wiped everything...now I need an OS. Preferably a factory ROM....but I don't think anything exists yet for the AT&T model. And how can I get it on the phone!? I come from a world of GS3, where Odin could save the day...
Can anyone help me out/point me the right way?
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So I have my new HOX+ (AT&T). I got it boot unlocked, perma rooted...and the first thing i tried to modify was the fonts using the "font installer" app. Well this turned into a fiasco. it installed the font...showed a whole string of *insert Asian language characters here* on the status bar, went into a reboot...and never came back again. It boots to the White HTC splash screen, and just hangs.
At this point, I can reboot into TWRP recovery...but for whatever reason....my recovery isn't present. I don't know what i screwed up...but it isn't there. So I wiped everything...now I need an OS. Preferably a factory ROM....but I don't think anything exists yet for the AT&T model. And how can I get it on the phone!? I come from a world of GS3, where Odin could save the day...
Can anyone help me out/point me the right way?
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dang...no one!
I can USB mount the phone within TWRP..but when it shows up as a drive on my comp, clicking on it yields a "please insert a disk" message...
Wish I could help. I know how much your situation sucks. It's one of the drawbacks of hacking our device. The carrier or company will obviously not help since its our fault. Hopefully you got it working by now.
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davidstech11 said:
Wish I could help. I know how much your situation sucks. It's one of the drawbacks of hacking our device. The carrier or company will obviously not help since its our fault. Hopefully you got it working by now.
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Still "softbricked".
I cant get my machine to recognize the device when it is on TWRP with the storage mounted, so I cannot get a zip file on it to do anything.
This is what I get when I launch into TWRP with the device plugged into my comp.
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So the device wont appear under "My Computer", therefore I cannot copy any .zip file to the device, therefore, its a brick.
arminyack said:
This is what I get when I launch into TWRP with the device plugged into my comp.
So the device wont appear under "My Computer", therefore I cannot copy any .zip file to the device, therefore, its a brick.
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I just tried adb pushing maXimusATT_1.0.0zip to my phone (sucess!) and then flashed that successfully...then rebooted.....abd I'm still boot looped!!!!:crying:
arminyack said:
I just tried adb pushing maXimusATT_1.0.0zip to my phone (sucess!) and then flashed that successfully...then rebooted.....abd I'm still boot looped!!!!:crying:
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UPDATE I redid it, and this time, remembered to flash the image file first, THEN install the .zip.
sucess!!!!
Wow... glad you got it fixed, but sorry that no one was apparently around to help you out today. In the future, you can also flash the RUU file to return to stock.
http://d-h.st/users/hasoon2000/?fld_id=7650#files
I bet you were happy. lol. I know I would be after all that. So, are you going to flash and change more things around? lol.
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I bet you were happy. lol. I know I would be after all that. So, are you going to flash and change more things around? lol.
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Being that I usually cant leave well enough alone...that will happen soon enough! I just gotta make sure I have a recovery available next time!
Okay so i have let this sit for a while now becuase i just said forget about it i will get a new one later in time. well i changed my mind. A while back i tried to root my Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (Model: YP-Gl1CB/XAA) And (I believe this is what happened) I didn't pay attention to what i was doing and i believe i replaced the boot-loader with a WIFI backup? I know chances are i cannot fix this and its garbage now but i would like to give it one more shot. hopefully if i didn't explain something up here the pictures will help.
Note: I used these following threads to attempt the root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884071 (zebluk) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885374&nocache=1 (alice90)
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I also cannot connect it to my laptop, nor can i access download mode anymore. that is the only screen i have been able to access.
I know i didn't go into much detail. but if someone can help it would be much appreciated. also if anyone needs more detail i will be glad to add more.
EDIT: I have been able to get to the download mode main screen (press up to go into download mode or down to cancel and reboot.) but pressing up locks it up again.
FluzzyWuzzy said:
Okay so i have let this sit for a while now becuase i just said forget about it i will get a new one later in time. well i changed my mind. A while back i tried to root my Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (Model: YP-Gl1CB/XAA) And (I believe this is what happened) I didn't pay attention to what i was doing and i believe i replaced the boot-loader with a WIFI backup? I know chances are i cannot fix this and its garbage now but i would like to give it one more shot. hopefully if i didn't explain something up here the pictures will help.
Note: I used these following threads to attempt the root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884071 (zebluk) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885374&nocache=1 (alice90)
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I also cannot connect it to my laptop, nor can i access download mode anymore. that is the only screen i have been able to access.
I know i didn't go into much detail. but if someone can help it would be much appreciated. also if anyone needs more detail i will be glad to add more.
EDIT: I have been able to get to the download mode main screen (press up to go into download mode or down to cancel and reboot.) but pressing up locks it up again.
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Dude you if actually did that you replaced your bootloader files the core of download/odin mode so you cannot flash any rom or kernel to fix that but i have had a similar problem on my 4.2 use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308221 from an experienced gp dev to fix mine (read through the comments) (i never replaced my bootloader files so i cannot guarantee this fix just had the error screen )but if you actually replaced your bootloader files you may have a hard bricked player try a usb jig it may not do much but you never know
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Dude you if actually did that you replaced your bootloader files the core of download/odin mode so you cannot flash any rom or kernel to fix that but i have had a similar problem on my 4.2 use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308221 from an experienced gp dev to fix mine (read through the comments) (i never replaced my bootloader files so i cannot guarantee this fix just had the error screen )but if you actually replaced your bootloader files you may have a hard bricked player try a usb jig it may not do much but you never know
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Actually i fixed it o-o sorry i did not update the post or anything. i couldn't find it but yeah. its fixed the only "lol" part about it, is that it has a Samsung galaxy s2 load screen thing? i think but works 100% now
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Actually i fixed it o-o sorry i did not update the post or anything. i couldn't find it but yeah. its fixed the only "lol" part about it, is that it has a Samsung galaxy s2 load screen thing? i think but works 100% now
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Oh......Okay good for you :good:
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So there you have it. Unless we boycott so their development team makes the unlock bootloader tool for the ultra, there will never be root.
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d4ndr0id said:
So there you have it. Unless we boycott so their development team makes the unlock bootloader tool for the ultra, there will never be root. [/QUOTE
Thanks for your post on this matter. Why would they provide an unlock bootloader tool for the Deluxe model and not the Ultra? That frustrates me just a little, as an owner of this Phablet. I purchased the Asus Utra for it's small tablet qualities and even though I enjoy using it the way it is now, I would like to get more out of it, by rooting it.
Has anyone tried the www.kidapso.com AutoRoot tools to unlock the Ultra Bootloader, as they claim it does?
Thanks again for your post.
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This claims to be able to root (without unlocking bootloader) through Super-Root:
http://www.how-to-root.stream/2016/09/asus-zenfone-3-ultra-zu680kl-8130.html
Don't have the device, so can't try.
As far as my outdated knowledge goes, root with locked bootloader is possible, but install custom recovery isn't, but with root you can at least use TB and an adblocker.
Can anyone confirm that this works? Will it stop OTA updates? Would you be able to install Xposed?
Nirak said:
This claims to be able to root (without unlocking bootloader) through Super-Root:
http://www.how-to-root.stream/2016/09/asus-zenfone-3-ultra-zu680kl-8130.html
Don't have the device, so can't try.
As far as my outdated knowledge goes, root with locked bootloader is possible, but install custom recovery isn't, but with root you can at least use TB and an adblocker.
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Thank you for your post. But as for me, Since you can do more with the bootloader being unlocked, I will be patient awhile longer to see what happens with this issue on the Asus Ultra....
As a side note many of the sites that claim to have unlocked bootloader and/or root for the Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra, you have to jump thru hoops to get to the actual site. For instance the kidapso.com site you have to fill out your information for receiving some product of various types, whether signing up for a gift card or something else. Then you actually have to agree to giving up your privacy by agreeing to allowing multiple vendors contact you by phone(in small print), even if you are on a national registry not to be contacted by sales persons or ads before you are even allowed to the site that supplies the actual info for unlocking the bootloader. So I don't even know if the information is legit, because I'm personally not going to agree to the above. As mentioned, I will be patient awhile longer while waiting for more information on the subject of the unlocked bootloader for the Ultra
Sorry guys I meant to say the base model Zenfone 3 ze520kl, not the deluxe.
Kipaso is a fake site.
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Nirak said:
This claims to be able to root (without unlocking bootloader) through Super-Root:
http://www.how-to-root.stream/2016/09/asus-zenfone-3-ultra-zu680kl-8130.html
Don't have the device, so can't try.
As far as my outdated knowledge goes, root with locked bootloader is possible, but install custom recovery isn't, but with root you can at least use TB and an adblocker.
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Requires a survey, fake site.
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d4ndr0id said:
Requires a survey, fake site.
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No worries, thanks for looking. It's a shame that there are so many fake sites.....
this site claims to give you root
---REMOVED---
but it smells of being a trap to install malware as there's no evidence of it working, so I would counsel against following those instructions unless you're a real expert.
speculatrix said:
this site claims to give you root
http://www.sadroid.com/root-asus-zenfone-3-ultra-5-minutes/
but it smells of being a trap to install malware as there's no evidence of it working, so I would counsel against following those instructions unless you're a real expert.
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Look at the date posted. June 26th. Phone wasn't even available then.
I removed the URL in that post so as not to feed the click baiter.
1. Unlock bootloader by using official app
2. Download file below
3. Flash and go
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-Z01G-20171015.img
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
4. Root / backup ... and profit !
Download link:
https://twrp.me/asus/asuszenfone4pro.html
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620758458
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP for ZenFone 4 Pro (ZS551KL), Tool/Utility for the Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Contributors
shakalaca, shakalaca
Source Code:
https://github.com/teamwin/android_device_asus_Z01G
https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_Z01G
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2017-10-21
Last Updated 2017-11-07
Will this root your phone or is there nothing available for that yet?
Is the zs551kl officially bootloader-unlockable and able to be rooted?
If that's the case, it would mean it's a much better phone than many of the latest flagships: sdcard, jack, FM radio, dual SIM, larger battery, stereo speakers, more complete GPS, good resolution screen, etc.
temporarium said:
Is the zs551kl officially bootloader-unlockable and able to be rooted?
If that's the case, it would mean it's a much better phone than many of the latest flagships: sdcard, jack, FM radio, dual SIM, larger battery, stereo speakers, more complete GPS, good resolution screen, etc.
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"ZS551KL/ZS551KL_UnlockTool-9.0.0.34.apk" download link for asus tool gives it all
AL_IRAQI said:
"ZS551KL/ZS551KL_UnlockTool-9.0.0.34.apk" download link for asus tool gives it all
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???
Seems like this phone is unlockable, yes??
What do you think future development of this device?
I planned to purchase this device soon
R324D said:
Seems like this phone is unlockable, yes??
What do you think future development of this device?
I planned to purchase this device soon
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it's supposed to be, but the app is currently non-functional.
bootloader application is updated from asus site. about to run it, let's see what happens
Smudgerox said:
bootloader application is updated from asus site. about to run it, let's see what happens
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Any update about it?
Works fine, you guys can go ahead and flash the recovery after using the new fixed unlock app asus put up! :good:
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I am SO relieved to finally be able to make full backups!
The recovery didn't stick until I rooted the device (since you cannot swipe to allow system partition changes, unless you wish to be trapped in a bootloop), so if you lose yours, just reflash via fastboot it if you need it, till you got the root done.
damnaliens said:
Works fine, you guys can go ahead and flash the recovery after using the new fixed unlock app asus put up! :good:
I am SO relieved to finally be able to make full backups!
The recovery didn't stick until I rooted the device (since you cannot swipe to allow system partition changes, unless you wish to be trapped in a bootloop), so if you lose yours, just reflash via fastboot it if you need it, till you got the root done.
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Thanks dudeeeee lets hope this cheers some dev to do a custom rom
Hello.Method of getting the recovery working?
@GTR532 Yeah works fine, just flash it with fastboot and enjoy it.
You can link to download adb, unlock and twrp.And what stops working if you unlock the bootloader?
@GTR532 You will no longer be able to apply any of Asus' firmware updates to your phone once you unlock the bootloader. Neither via their OTA updates, nor their firmware downloads from their website. They change the product model variable so it no longer matches with the one the firmware packages check for. Though technically there are ways around that. So if you wanna do this, update your phone fully first.
I can't update the phone even if you put the firmware in sdcard?
@GTR532 No, it will fail. It's a ****-move on the side of Asus to change it, but they do it once you use their unlock app.
The recovery will then complain that the device doesn't match the requirement for the firmware package and cancel.
I haven't tried just editing that property back to the original value yet (since with an update, I'd lose my root anyway ) so I'll try that maybe at a later time.
It may be an unofficial bootloader Unlocker so that you can update via sdcard?
http://www.beritahuaja.com/2017/12/how-to-unlock-bootloader-asus-zenfone-4-pro.html?m=1
@GTR532 Asus removed the OEM Unlock option from the developer menu, so there is no way except for using their app.
Will there be unofficial unlock bootloader?