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[Q] Unable to unlock bootloader...

I'm trying to unlock my TF300T's bootloader, but no succes!
Asus' unlock tool just tells me to "please wait" for about 5 minutes and nothing happens. No reboot, nothing.
I also tried to run the tool after a full wipe.
Also downloaded "AsusInstaller.exe - Version V7 - 2012.05.22 update" which is mentioned under unlock tools in this topic but this only installs "Akamai NetSession Interface Console" and I have no clue what to do with that.
I really hope someone has a solution fast, going on holiday tonight :fingers-crossed:

BTW, I do see my serial number in tablet status and build number says: IML74K.WW_epad-9.4.3.29-20120511
I have the tablet for about 2 months now, and I haven't been able to get the JB update either.
EDIT: Got it working now after 25 or so retries!

Harmani said:
BTW, I do see my serial number in tablet status and build number says: IML74K.WW_epad-9.4.3.29-20120511
I have the tablet for about 2 months now, and I haven't been able to get the JB update either.
EDIT: Got it working now after 25 or so retries!
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so your tf300t wasnt on 4.2.1? mine is from a rma and now i cant unlock it

Are you roooting the tablet ?

is it possible to root k012_2 to k012 (FE7010CG)?

Hi,
I've been looking for a solution for my tablet on net for long time but unfortunately couldnt find any. I have reduced version of k012 (FE7010CG) for my country and it is k012_2 (FE7010CG) which supports 3G. It is almost same device but has single simcard slot and doesnt support phone calls via simcard. FE7010CG is phone pad but k012_2 is tablet only so its general issue about k012_2. It can make calls with apps but i want to use my simcard for calls. When i call my own number while simcard is in tablet,it calls but no sign on tablet so cant answer. I installed numpad apps and when i try to call,android system says device doesnt support phone calls.Still i have Telephony Service,ASUS Phone and Call(Android) apps installed in my tablet but i can't open or delete them from device. I read many threads about this issue and ASUS doesnt support rooting and installing ROM and they dont help about it,only thing they say is device will be out of warranty with rooting(even if you use its own official ROM). So my question is; is it possible to turn my k012_2 to k012 with installing k012 ROM and make phone calls via my simcard? I dont care about it going out of warranty but I dont wanna kill my device either. Will it cause any permanent harm on device if i try k012 ROM ?

Vigilon said:
Hi,
I've been looking for a solution for my tablet on net for long time but unfortunately couldnt find any. I have reduced version of k012 (FE7010CG) for my country and it is k012_2 (FE7010CG) which supports 3G. It is almost same device but has single simcard slot and doesnt support phone calls via simcard. FE7010CG is phone pad but k012_2 is tablet only so its general issue about k012_2. It can make calls with apps but i want to use my simcard for calls. When i call my own number while simcard is in tablet,it calls but no sign on tablet so cant answer. I installed numpad apps and when i try to call,android system says device doesnt support phone calls.Still i have Telephony Service,ASUS Phone and Call(Android) apps installed in my tablet but i can't open or delete them from device. I read many threads about this issue and ASUS doesnt support rooting and installing ROM and they dont help about it,only thing they say is device will be out of warranty with rooting(even if you use its own official ROM). So my question is; is it possible to turn my k012_2 to k012 with installing k012 ROM and make phone calls via my simcard? I dont care about it going out of warranty but I dont wanna kill my device either. Will it cause any permanent harm on device if i try k012 ROM ?
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Word of advice, do NOT flash firmware that is not specific for your device. You will end up bricked for sure. Also, there are several generic root methods available. However, if they don't support your device, there's not much you can do. Try Kingo or farmaroot. Search is your friend.

Evolution_Tech said:
Word of advice, do NOT flash firmware that is not specific for your device. You will end up bricked for sure. Also, there are several generic root methods available. However, if they don't support your device, there's not much you can do. Try Kingo or farmaroot. Search is your friend.
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I saw a guide that roots my device successfully with using adb driver and asus intel root kit but it roots to k102_2 again(on site they have links for all required stuff also) but there is not any info if it gets call option and probably it doesnt get it with new k012_2 ROM. I dont have any experience with rooting but having phone call option for my device will be so great for me. It will save me from buying a new smart phone so giving it a chance sounds so reasonable. But if you say it will be bricked for sure i will have to give up

Vigilon said:
I saw a guide that roots my device successfully with using adb driver and asus intel root kit but it roots to k102_2 again(on site they have links for all required stuff also) but there is not any info if it gets call option and probably it doesnt get it with new k012_2 ROM. I dont have any experience with rooting but having phone call option for my device will be so great for me. It will save me from buying a new smart phone so giving it a chance sounds so reasonable. But if you say it will be bricked for sure i will have to give up
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If it's built for your SPECIFIC device model, then it's OK. Otherwise, steer clear. If your device is WiFi capable, try using Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. Or possibly Google voice.

Evolution_Tech said:
If it's built for your SPECIFIC device model, then it's OK. Otherwise, steer clear. If your device is WiFi capable, try using Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. Or possibly Google voice.
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My device has everything but phone calls Hangouts is really expensive in my country compared to gsm calls. So its not a good option for me . Thanks for advices. Hope someone had experience with similar issue and can help me.

Any new idea for the topic?

I realized that I should install WW SKU type of ROM . I tried several methods but I could not change the SKU of the ROM of the tablet (FE7010CG). There is a protection. Can you suggest a method that can be applied to lollipop.

URGENT! Need Help with my ZF3U

UPDATE:
I have now installed the manual update for Android 7.0 and this helped to resolve some of the issues:
-I can now make and receive calls fully with voice enabled
-Bootloader updated from 1.26 to 3.11
BUT:
-Fingerprint Recognition still not working
-Device serial number still shows as 111111111111111
-Device shows as encrypted- could this be the cause and how?
If anyone has any suggestions please assist.
MY ORIGINAL POST RE ISSUES:
Following release of Android 7 for ZF3U, I updated and then wanted to unlock the bootloader and carry out root. All went fine but now after unlocking the bootloader and root I have a major problem. My ZF3U does not show the correct device serial number in the initial setup wizard and in about phone section of settings. All I get is "111111111111111". Secondly, whilst all other functions are working fine, I can no longer hear the sound of any made or received phone calls.
I also tried to use the ASUS Flash Tool to reinstall the firmware but could not and at one point I saw a message stating that the device was being encrypted . I have no idea what implications this has but I my phone does not allow use of internal speakers or microphone for the other side to hear me. It appears that the serial number issue started with my use of the Asus Flash Tool. I am also not sure if this encryption issue caused the issue as it may have locked certain parts of the device.
Also, as a result I am unable to set the fingerprint recognition in initial setup or after setup. Pin code, pattern etc can be setup but not fingerprint security.
Tried to use TWRP to reinstall the firmware. All installs fine but the problem is still there. I pressed the decrypta button inside TWRP settings but still no fix. Also, did all the usual wipes etc.... still no fix. I don't know what to do. I now wish I had not played around with the phone and simply used it as it was. With the bootloader unlocked no Android 7 anymore until manual firmware becomes available. My device serial number still shows as "111111111111111" but when I launch the fastboot/recovery mode I do see the correct serial number but the device boots to UI with the incorrect serial number. My theory is that the Asus Flash Tool caused the problem but I am not sure how.
Also if anyone has the original factory boot.img and other relevant .img files for me to fix the bootloader in case this is the problem thatI would be very appreciated. Also, I have read that the .raw firmware files for this device could fix the problem but not sure and the files cannot be found anywhere online.
I also by removed the root and did a fresh install of the previous firmware Android 6.0 and the problems still exist. I am not sure if the downgrade from Android 7 could have caused these problems too but I am trying to pinpoint the problem somehow. So if anyone has a full manual .Raw or normal .zip version of the Android 7.0 firmware then please provide a download link. If all fails then I would have to see if I could get Asus to fix it for me.
All suggestions and workarounds desperately welcome. Thanks.

1. Try posting about your issues in Taiwanese Asus forums under this topic:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/thread-216020-4-2.html
Use Google Translator in order to navigate the Taiwenese forum. Post your message in English.
2. Try posting about your issues in XDA Asus Zenfone 3 forums (regular Zenfone 3, not Zenfone 3 ultra), because regular Zenfone 3 community is larger, however devices should be quite similar:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3
As always, keep Zenfone 3 ultra community informed with your future findings, so we all could learn something new and help each other.

[SOLUTION] $19.00 FIX HARDBRICKED HUAWEI MATE 9 with TESTPOINTS

Hello guys, first of all english isnt my native language so if i have orthographic mistakes i am sorry.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS:
a)$19 in your credit or debit card to buy license on DC-unlocker
b)your phone have to be detected as come 1.0 mod or usb ser or even if you cant detect your device on PC USE TESTPOINTS to force detection (when your phone is detected as USB ser you will need to install those drivers http://www.mediafire.com/file/ob6ii95ybktzb5n/HUAWEI_USB_COM_1.0_driver.zip)
to install drivers go to USB ser on driver manager right click on it and select update driver> browse my computer for driver software> select the extracted file in desktop with the drivers (x64 or x86 depending on your OS)
c)Disassembly huawei mate 9 so you can see testpoints:
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like this little thing, it gave my mate 9 a new life <3
EDGES HAVE TO BE PEELED
GUIDE WITH THIS VIDEO HOW TO FORCE COM 1.0 detection : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaj_1dGRKw
I have been reading a lot of posts about BRICKED MATE 9 before trying to update to OREO, FRP lock and PHONE LOCKED(locked bootloder) and no one is giving solutions, now after weeks of searching and trying i found a solution gathering information from a lot of posts and thanks to DC-Unlocker/HCU Clients/DC-Phoenix.($19.00 dollars for 72 hours)
ok now THE SOLUTION <3:
1) first of all you have to buy license for dc-unlocker here: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy
2) when you have bought the license download this : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/download/soft.php?file=7JPrdoVQ
3) when download finish create a new folder in desktop ''DClient'' and extract .zip in there
4) open .EXE file called dc-unlocker2client and when it opens click on ''access support area'' (not necessary to be logged in)
5) Now on suport area look for DC-unlocker softwares>DC-Phoenix>DC_Phoenix_v50.rar>click on it and then click download button
6) extract dc_phoenix_v50.rar in desktop and open the program, it will ask you for credentials (emailed to you after purchasing license for 72 hours(3 days)
7)click on ''Download Files'' button and when your explorer opens, search STOCK FIRMWARE the one that comes flashed the first time you turn on your phone(mha-l09 or mha-l29) even if you rebranded it, for example MHA-l09_C185 (the one i used) you have to download firmware .app and hw.app
8) download factory firmware from here
http://www.mediafire.com/file/de139..._China_Nonspecific_Android_7.0_EMUI_5.0.dgtks
10) after that follow this GUIDE:
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/flash-bricked-huawei-phones-in-huawei-1-mode (for com 1.0) in case flash fails retry it, but in fastboot VL-d + power button
maybe you get a green screen with blue and red boxes, but dont worry its because you dont have vendor flashed, you can fix it with HCU client on ''repair UMTS'' tab
11) when you finish you can follow this video to rebrand your huawei to get rid of RND90m test- keys baseband error: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OywEYZ2cbw
12) you are all set, just follow HCU imei repair guide to fix IMEI, VENDOR, SERIAL NUMBER.
http://hcu-client.com/huawei-phone-imei-repair-tutorial/

hack4ever said:
Hello guys, first of all english isnt my native language so if i have orthographic mistakes i am sorry.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS:
a)$19 in your credit or debit card to buy license on DC-unlocker
b)your phone have to be detected as come 1.0 mod or usb ser or even if you cant detect your device on PC USE TESTPOINTS to force detection (when your phone is detected as USB ser you will need to install those drivers http://www.mediafire.com/file/ob6ii95ybktzb5n/HUAWEI_USB_COM_1.0_driver.zip)
to install drivers go to USB ser on driver manager right click on it and select update driver> browse my computer for driver software> select the extracted file in desktop with the drivers (x64 or x86 depending on your OS)
c)Disassembly huawei mate 9 so you can see testpoints:
d) electrical wire to touch testpoints:
like this little thing, it gave my mate 9 a new life <3
EDGES HAVE TO BE PEELED
GUIDE WITH THIS VIDEO HOW TO FORCE COM 1.0 detection : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaj_1dGRKw
I have been reading a lot of posts about BRICKED MATE 9 before trying to update to OREO, FRP lock and PHONE LOCKED(locked bootloder) and no one is giving solutions, now after weeks of searching and trying i found a solution gathering information from a lot of posts and thanks to DC-Unlocker/HCU Clients/DC-Phoenix.($19.00 dollars for 72 hours)
ok now THE SOLUTION <3:
1) first of all you have to buy license for dc-unlocker here: https://www.dc-unlocker.com/buy
2) when you have bought the license download this : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/download/soft.php?file=7JPrdoVQ
3) when download finish create a new folder in desktop ''DClient'' and extract .zip in there
4) open .EXE file called dc-unlocker2client and when it opens click on ''access support area'' (not necessary to be logged in)
5) Now on suport area look for DC-unlocker softwares>DC-Phoenix>DC_Phoenix_v50.rar>click on it and then click download button
6) extract dc_phoenix_v50.rar in desktop and open the program, it will ask you for credentials (emailed to you after purchasing license for 72 hours(3 days)
7)click on ''Download Files'' button and when your explorer opens, search STOCK FIRMWARE the one that comes flashed the first time you turn on your phone(mha-l09 or mha-l29) even if you rebranded it, for example MHA-l09_C185 (the one i used) you have to download firmware .app and hw.app
8) download factory firmware from here
http://www.mediafire.com/file/de139..._China_Nonspecific_Android_7.0_EMUI_5.0.dgtks
10) after that follow this GUIDE:
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/flash-bricked-huawei-phones-in-huawei-1-mode (for com 1.0) in case flash fails retry it, but in fastboot VL-d + power button
maybe you get a green screen with blue and red boxes, but dont worry its because you dont have vendor flashed, you can fix it with HCU client on ''repair UMTS'' tab
11) when you finish you can follow this video to rebrand your huawei to get rid of RND90m test- keys baseband error: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OywEYZ2cbw
12) you are all set, just follow HCU imei repair guide to fix IMEI, VENDOR, SERIAL NUMBER.
http://hcu-client.com/huawei-phone-imei-repair-tutorial/
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hi mate thanks alot for the help i was finally able to bring my phone back to life but still i am stuck as i am unable to flash any firmware on the phone i tryed HWOTA method and also tryed to flash with DC phoenix HWOTA method is not working at all and it doesnt accept my unlock code as well when my bootloader is already unlocked and in dc phoenix no matter which firmware i try to install end result comes to error downloading 5 of 26 please help i have also tryed it after repairing umts and restore the imei my model is from australian vodafone network and Model number should MHA-L09BC346 but i have also tryed MHA-L09C346 MHA -L09C342 but nothing seems to work

I tryed this method and it worked like a charm thanks alot but only issue is now i am stuck in service rom which is still usable and same like a stock firmware but i am unable to perform any fastboot updates or changes it comes up as remote command not allowed even my bootloader and frp are unlocked and i cant find any oem unlock options or usb debugging enable or disable options in developer options but still thanks alot as its still usable please update if any solutions are found

hack4ever said:
USE TESTPOINTS to force detection
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You forgot to tell us what are these "testpoints" and where are they located, depending on the phone model.

awais_666 said:
I tryed this method and it worked like a charm thanks alot but only issue is now i am stuck in service rom which is still usable and same like a stock firmware but i am unable to perform any fastboot updates or changes it comes up as remote command not allowed even my bootloader and frp are unlocked and i cant find any oem unlock options or usb debugging enable or disable options in developer options but still thanks alot as its still usable please update if any solutions are found
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You have NRD90M test-keys on Build Number ?

cr2 said:
You forgot to tell us what are these "testpoints" and where are they located, depending on the phone model.
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Hi friend heres a picture of testpoints location:
i dont know what testpoints are the only thing i know is that when you make a ''Bridge'' with the cable on both testpoints the PC will detect your hardbricked mate 9, if your mate 9 isn't hardbricked and its detected by the computer its not necessary to use testpoints.
watch this, so you will understand what i mean with make a bridge between 1st and 2nd testpoint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaj_1dGRKw

hack4ever said:
You have NRD90M test-keys on Build Number ?
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yes thats right

awais_666 said:
yes thats right
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Excellent, all you have to do is:
go to HCU client> Enable Manufacture mode(dial *#*#2846579#*#*)>Repair UMTS tab> Country option (you have to check it)> then type ''EU'' and click REPAIR
I hope you still have time in HCU client friend i will be looking if you need something before your 72 hours ends.

hack4ever said:
when you make a ''Bridge'' with the cable on both testpoints the PC will detect your hardbricked mate 9
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OK, now i got it. It seems that you are forcing the CPU info BOOTROM mode, which allows a direct USB-SERIAL upload of the XLOADER into CPU SRAM, which initializes the SDRAM and loads FASTBOOT info SDRAM. After that you just use FASTBOOT for flashing the stock firmware.

cr2 said:
OK, now i got it. It seems that you are forcing the CPU info BOOTROM mode, which allows a direct USB-SERIAL upload of the XLOADER into CPU SRAM, which initializes the SDRAM and loads FASTBOOT info SDRAM. After that you just use FASTBOOT for flashing the stock firmware.
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yes i think, but it didnt worked with fastboot for me, i used DC-phoenix, it seems like with DC-phoenix you cand do whatever you want even if your bootloader is blocked, (when your mate 9 is hardbricked you cant open fastboot, DC-phoenix install fastboot, recovery mode and update mode with the factory firmware i uploader)
DC-phoenix bypass the update verification.

hack4ever said:
Excellent, all you have to do is:
go to HCU client> Enable Manufacture mode(dial *#*#2846579#*#*)>Repair UMTS tab> Country option (you have to check it)> then type ''EU'' and click REPAIR
I hope you still have time in HCU client friend i will be looking if you need something before your 72 hours ends.
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i did it previously and fixed imei with that but issue was same anyways i thought it was a good chance of to switch so i sold the phone with same rom thanks alot for giving life to my dead phone highly appreciated

awais_666 said:
i did it previously and fixed imei with that but issue was same anyways i thought it was a good chance of to switch so i sold the phone with same rom thanks alot for giving life to my dead phone highly appreciated
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aw ok, it had solution but thats good you sold it maybe you can buy a better phone, good luck. the solution was to change country from ''all'' to ''EU''

hack4ever said:
DC-phoenix you cand do whatever you want even if your bootloader is blocked
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This is true, but the most critical information you have provided is about shortening the testpins.
This is the same as shortening 'Pin 1-2' in this document
https://github.com/96boards-hikey/tools-images-hikey960/blob/master/README-technical.md
to flash the partition table,xloader and fastboot.

cr2 said:
This is true, but the most critical information you have provided is about shortening the testpins.
This is the same as shortening 'Pin 1-2' in this document
https://github.com/96boards-hikey/tools-images-hikey960/blob/master/README-technical.md
to flash the partition table,xloader and fastboot.
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i dont know im just giving the way how i fixed my hardbricked mate 9 using testpoints i dont know what testpoints are the only thing i know is that it helped to fix my phone

I managed to brick one of my Mate 9s earlier today. It was a pain to get into (it's hard to get between the display and the case), but it's nice that there's still a way to recover.
That's what I get for trying to repair the seemingly dead cell modem. Hopefully it'll work when this all finishes.

irony_delerium said:
It was a pain to get into (it's hard to get between the display and the case), but it's nice that there's still a way to recover.
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Can you tell about your experience with the opened Mate 9 ?
I don't want to open mine without a good reason (happily running LineageOS 15 now).
Mate 9 does not have the serial console on UART5 or 6, the board_id is different,
but it is still interesting to knowif the hikey960 ramloader can start fastboot.

I'm not sure what loader was used, though my gut says it is the HiKey loader.
In any case, the biggest issue is getting the back separated from the rest of it. I've got an iFixit toolkit here which had enough to get into it (though I ended up using a 1mm flathead bit to remove the screws at the bottom since I didn't have a T2). It took me about 15 minutes to get the back off because it's pretty firmly attached and there aren't really any open spots around the edge to get tools into. The plastic opening tool and guitar picks included were helpful, though I also ended up making use of a hair clip to actually finish popping it up.
You do need to be careful taking the back off once you've got it separated, there is a flex cable attached to it with the flash, fingerprint reader, and power/volume controls.
From there, I disconnected the battery, shorted out the specified test points, and it showed up for downloading fastboot.
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Also, if you do end up having to follow this method to restore, you'll probably want to do it on a disposable install of Windows. The Windows drivers specified in the OP are unsigned, and the DC Phoenix package gets flagged by Windows Defender as a trojan.
(Not to mention that you _must_ restore the serial numbers and IMEIs, as they get wiped out in the process. The phone will come back up with a serial number of 0123456789ABCDEF and a pair of 000000000000000 IMEI numbers.)
In the end, it does work, but going through this process on any system that you don't think of as disposable is possibly asking for trouble.

It works just perfect... Thanks you all... If any of you Guys need help Just write

i paid $5 dollars in a phone repair store to open my mate 9, but im in El Salvador i dont know in USA, i hope you get to open your phone guys and fix it succesfully

irony_delerium said:
I'm not sure what loader was used, though my gut says it is the HiKey loader.
In any case, the biggest issue is getting the back separated from the rest of it. I've got an iFixit toolkit here which had enough to get into it (though I ended up using a 1mm flathead bit to remove the screws at the bottom since I didn't have a T2). It took me about 15 minutes to get the back off because it's pretty firmly attached and there aren't really any open spots around the edge to get tools into. The plastic opening tool and guitar picks included were helpful, though I also ended up making use of a hair clip to actually finish popping it up.
You do need to be careful taking the back off once you've got it separated, there is a flex cable attached to it with the flash, fingerprint reader, and power/volume controls.
From there, I disconnected the battery, shorted out the specified test points, and it showed up for downloading fastboot.
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Also, if you do end up having to follow this method to restore, you'll probably want to do it on a disposable install of Windows. The Windows drivers specified in the OP are unsigned, and the DC Phoenix package gets flagged by Windows Defender as a trojan.
(Not to mention that you _must_ restore the serial numbers and IMEIs, as they get wiped out in the process. The phone will come back up with a serial number of 0123456789ABCDEF and a pair of 000000000000000 IMEI numbers.)
In the end, it does work, but going through this process on any system that you don't think of as disposable is possibly asking for trouble.
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about drivers turn off the driver signature verification from ''start up settings'' you can get there on ''advanced start'' on windows 10 and DC-phoenix is not a trojan

[ROM] [Stock] [7.0] ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) [ZB570TL] [X018DC] (With Google Apps)

[ROM] [Stock] [7.0] ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) [ZB570TL] [X018DC] (With Google Apps)
**From AliExpress**​
**UPDATE 09/19/2019**
SOLVED: Rooting with Magisk are now available you may proceed to following link for Rooting tutorial here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...nfone-max-plus-m1-google-apps-t3900039/page11
Here is the link for those who are looking for the stock firmware of ZenFone Max Plus ( Chinese X018D ) that bought from Ali Express and the flash tool for the device.
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1drWFCY0Qzj9BPHxLU0FsStUM751hZDQ-
Flash Tool:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pCN1o2kltHacnGqh5nEDJ7DsKjvsX-bz
I bought ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) [ZB570TL] [X018DC] from Ali Express and the seller said that the phone is at global version and they added that the phone is [X018D] or the global version. I search the internet and later I discover that the device has an oreo update so I try to download the official firmware update for X018D from asus support site. I'm plan to do a manual update, but when i put the update file, the device won't detect the update. Then I message the seller about the update problem and the seller said that the phone has no update. Later, I discover too that the device is not a real global version or X018D, instead it's a X018DC or the chinese version of the device. So, when I try to flash the official global firmware, after flashing, the device has appeared to be no mobile signal whether I restored it's IMEI properly. Then, I try to flash the device's chinese stock firmware and after the flashing my device mobile signal was back but the problem is the firmware is in chinese version with chinese apps, but there is no google system apps. So, I message the seller about that and I am thankful that they provide me the stock firmware and they send me that firmware link to my google drive. Now my device is back to normal again, except for a problem ( read below ).
**Note Before Flashing**
>Please make a full backup of your NVRAM. As I experience, after flashing for times, I properly flash and restore the IMEI except the serial number. Until now I can't find a solution to write and restore the serial number.
**Calling for development**
>>For long searches about the device, later I discover that unlocking the bootloader for this device is impossible using the ASUS official bootloader unlock tool. The unlock tool is work only on real X018D global version. Maybe this firmware can moddified to unlock it's bootloader in different ways.
>>No root for the device until now. I hope this firmware can develop, soon.

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Confirmed and works. Thank you so much dear friend.

Swehub said:
Confirmed and works. Thank you so much dear friend.
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did your serial number is lost due to flashing?

crazyheart012 said:
did your serial number is lost due to flashing?
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No i just use firmware upgrade and all was there. From cc to ww =)
https://i.imgur.com/bhJaB14.png

Update are not working as you said.
Try to update to latest firmware from Asus and nothing happens.
So we have some issuse =)

Swehub said:
Update are not working as you said.
Try to update to latest firmware from Asus and nothing happens.
So we have some issuse =)
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yes it is because the real model of the device is X018DC not X018D which is the Global version that has oreo update..

Serial number fixed and nvram error on wifi.
https://i.imgur.com/mWQd8Mb.jpg <-- Serienummer is Serial number =) swedish...
I use SN Writer and choice smartphone with c2k and then modem files from firmware. Barcode is SN.
Download link...
https://milankragujevic.com/uploads/tesla_sp3-2_modem_firmware.rar
Update will sone be fixed..

The firmware file is corrupted!
Swehub said:
Confirmed and works. Thank you so much dear friend.
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The firmware file is corrupted. I downloaded several times, but the error occurred while extracting the file.

Silasflamenguista2009 said:
The firmware file is corrupted. I downloaded several times, but the error occurred while extracting the file.
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Here we go - Have tested it and it works to download.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qnfpANGzacYqwPtSFtNq8an5jSK-4Ysu

Thank you for the firmware. The phone works, sellers with aliexpress did not want to give it. Parallel laid out on 4pda.ru
There is also a customized program for changing IMEI SN MAC MEID
Link in attachment.

djmrmore said:
Thank you for the firmware. The phone works, sellers with aliexpress did not want to give it. Parallel laid out on 4pda.ru
There is also a customized program for changing IMEI SN MAC MEID
Link in attachment.
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wc mate. i hope bootloader unlock will soon to develop using this firmware. happy flashing

Hi friends
Have send a ton of mail to Asus and this is what i get back. I Just want a working version of unlock tool for bootloader.
From Asus frontline support/it - 2019
It plays a big part if it is bought in Sweden or China. The tool listed on our website
is the only thing we have unfortunately.
What do customers think?
I give them 1 banans of 5 conceivable....

the seller on ali reply me bout some tricks. maybe on x018dc..flashing on x018dc chinesestock and doing something codes or unlocking bootloader using unlocktool or codes on adb whike on orig firmware of device may do something rather than doing tricks while git onto this firmware i uploaded.

Working on update file. Scatter file in this rome can use any firmware.... Just change som lines of code =)

I am so close to get a working update file to latest update from Asus. This file are not working 100 percent but we are really close.
Development files
Rom
[up_vnROM.net]_WW-ZB570TL-14.02.1809.67-20180926
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fkZqft8qBqn6Bc-X5QeDThZdWsnbVcAp/view
Scatter file
https://minfil.com/R3Y2w8v6b5/MT6750_Android_scatter_rar
Take some files from MR crazyhearts Rom and some files from Rom [up_vnROM.net]_WW-ZB570TL-14.02.1809.67-20180926 and you have working phone but i cant get it to burn Serial number, IMEI, WIFI and MEID.
There is problem now...

I have done it =) Victory dance......
We are free from AliExpress. Will stay on Nougat for a while and everything is much faster now. Should pack and send out as soon as possible to the people <<-- new firmware -->>. All works.... update and so on
Automatic update =) if you want.
https://i.imgur.com/d2HSyhC.jpg
Firmware version 20180926
https://i.imgur.com/jKeIF1Z.jpg
Serial number, IMEI, WIFI and MEID all is there =)
https://i.imgur.com/HvmgKte.jpg

Swehub said:
I have done it =) Victory dance......
We are free from AliExpress. Will stay on Nougat for a while and everything is much faster now. Should pack and send out as soon as possible to the people <<-- new firmware -->>. All works.... update and so on
Automatic update =) if you want.
https://i.imgur.com/d2HSyhC.jpg
Firmware version 20180926
https://i.imgur.com/jKeIF1Z.jpg
Serial number, IMEI, WIFI and MEID all is there =)
https://i.imgur.com/HvmgKte.jpg
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is both camera are working? and maybe you can try the asus unlock tool if it's working too. :highfive:

This firmware are update to next level, free from AliExpress =) ZenFone Max Plus ZB570TL. Works on Asus X018DC/X018D
Firmware download..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EAhmHa6lYva_N6tCv2Ee9zmlMF_7DWZY/view
1. Burn with this tool - Choice Format All and Download.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ygDfwINyZffYL36XI_l83cOZp1iKRr97/view
2. After flash just wait, it will take some time to start and do signup process and download your
googel apps backups and all other stuff.
3. After signup to google and phone is done print your stuff to memory with this amazing tool ( IMEI, MAC, SN, MEID ).
Use Smart phone with C2K... Have added modem files in folder ( Modem )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tcYUTFa-M327soo6U99p3HdfZvmp7Mz6/view
When your done just go to Asus site and download firmware if you want to go to Android O.
https://i.imgur.com/3tkY8Xv.jpg

Swehub said:
This firmware are update to next level, free from AliExpress =) ZenFone Max Plus ZB570TL. Works on Asus X018DC/X018D
Firmware download..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EAhmHa6lYva_N6tCv2Ee9zmlMF_7DWZY/view
1. Burn with this tool - Choice Format All and Download.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ygDfwINyZffYL36XI_l83cOZp1iKRr97/view
2. After flash just wait, it will take some time to start and do signup process and download your
googel apps backups and all other stuff.
3. After signup to google and phone is done print your stuff to memory with this amazing tool ( IMEI, MAC, SN, MEID ).
Use Smart phone with C2K... Have added modem files in folder ( Modem )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tcYUTFa-M327soo6U99p3HdfZvmp7Mz6/view
When your done just go to Asus site and download firmware if you want to go to Android O.
https://i.imgur.com/3tkY8Xv.jpg
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Thankyou so much mr.Swehub:highfive: i will try to flash it and update here, after. I wish that unlock tool will working too.