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[GUIDE] Nexus Player - How to Unlock Bootloader and Root using USB cable

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Setup, Preparation and Prerequisites
Open command prompt - Press Window Key + R, type in "cmd" (without the quotes), and hit enter.
USB Debugging - On your nexus player go to Settings > About > Tap on Build number 7 times. This will enable Developer options. Now go back to Settings > Developer options > Enable USB debugging
Enter bootloader mode - Hold the button on the bottom of the device when you plug in the power cable, or enable developer options and "adb reboot bootloader"
Once you are in fastboot mode, the light below nexus player will be blinking constantly. You can verify by using "fastboot devices"
ADB Installation
Download the full Android SDK here (scroll to the bottom of the page>DOWNLOAD FOR OTHER PLATFORMS>SDK Tools Only) or get a slimmed version containing only the essential components here
Extract the zip and place the android-sdk-windows folder on your desktop.
**If you chose to download the slimmed sdk skip to step 5**
Only if you downloaded the full sdk: Go into the android-sdk-windows folder and run SDK Manager.exe. Install the following packages (there are a total of 4 packages):
- Tools > Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
- Extras > Android Support Library, Google USB Driver
Only if you downloaded the full sdk: Go back into the android-sdk-windows directory, and you should see a new folder named platform-tools. If you don't see this new folder, repeat the step above.
To confirm that it is indeed working, open a command prompt window and enter the following commands:
Code:
cd Desktop/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools
adb version
If it displays "Android Debug Bridge version x.x.xx" it is working. If it is gives an error saying that adb is not a recognized command, it has not been successful. Carefully repeat the steps above if this is the case. Close the command prompt window when you are done.
Show File Extensions - Open a command prompt window and run "Control folders" (without the quotes). Go to the View tab and uncheck the "Hide extensions for known file types" option. This will help avoid confusion when renaming files.
Backup (Optional) - Unlocking the bootloader will completely wipe all data from the device. This includes apps, settings and even the contents of the internal storage (pictures, music, etc.). Copy all important files off the nexus player onto a PC or upload them to a cloud.
Driver Installation
Go to Device Manager, find the Android device, and select Update Driver Software.
Select Browse my computer for driver software
Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
Selecting show all devices
Clicking have disk
Finally selecting Desktop\android-sdk-windows\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf as the driver
Alternative you can also download and install the Universal ADB Driver.
Downloads
Root:
Android 7.X:
- Coming Soon-
Android 6.X:
http://cord-cutters.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-nexus-player-0160218/
http://androidflagship.com/16765-root-nexus-player-android-6-0-marshmallow
Android 5.X:
Download the SuperSU zip below. Extract the zip file and you will have (root.img) to platform-tools folder located on your desktop within the android-sdk-windows folder.
SuperSU (Forum Thread) or SuperSU (Direct link)
Information
Rooting this device is actually quite a simple and easy process. Before you begin, it is recommended that you at least try to understand what each part of the process will do. Although this guide will elongate each step in order to show all of the details, the method used can be broken up into 2 main steps: Unlocking the Bootloader and Rooting. Each new step relies on the previous step to have been completed, and a basic summary of each part is:
Unlocking Bootloader: Opens the door to the internal memory of the device to be written on to. This allows you to flash images onto the main partitions of the device in future.
Rooting: You can gain root booting up root.img
1. Unlocking Bootloader
Turn the nexus player off. Then go into bootloader mode by holding the button on the bottom of the device when you plug in the power cable, or enable developer options and "adb reboot bootloader"
Plug nexus player into your PC, then open a command prompt window and type:
Code:
cd Desktop/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools
Code:
fastboot devices
This command will list the connected devices. If your nexus player serial number shows up you are good to go and may continue. If the nexus player is NOT listed this indicates that your drivers are not installed correctly. In order for you to continue you must fix your drivers so that your phone is listed under fastboot devices.
If the nexus player has been recognized by the command above, proceed to unlocking the bootloader with the following command:
Remember that this step will wipe EVERYTHING off the phone
OEM unlock twice
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
After you have done, please proceed onto the next section of the guide.
2. Installing a Custom Recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3114717
https://twrp.me/devices/asusnexusplayer.html
3. Rooting
Now that your nexus player has an unlocked bootloader, now this step is to gain root
Android 7.X
- coming soon -
Android 6.X
Require: TWRP, Custom boot.img and flashable supersu
(Refer to above link)
Android 5.0
Warning: This rooting guide is for Android 5.X only!
Boot (not flash) the root image which will give you root with the stock ROM
Confirm that you have downloaded the SuperSU zip from the downloads section above and you have extracted it and it is located in the platform-tools folder inside of the android-sdk-windows folder on your desktop.
Make sure the nexus player is in bootloader mode
Open a command prompt window and run the following commands:
Code:
cd Desktop/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools
Code:
fastboot boot root.img
This will install SuperSU on your device, once the command has completed continue.
Open SuperSU and update the binaries.
Keep in mind that the first boot may take longer than usual.
Congrats! Your nexus player now has an unlocked bootloader, and is rooted.
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How to flash factory image for Nexus Player?
1) Download image file for your nexus player - https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
2) Boot your Nexus device into fastboot mode.
3) On your computer, use 7zip to extract the .tgz file you downloaded from the Android Developer website. Use 7zip a second time to extract the .tar file you extracted from the .tgz. When you’re done, you should have a folder with several files in it.
4) Copy all of these files and paste them in the platform-tools folder in the Android SDK on your computer. If you followed the above tutorial, this should be under the C drive, then under Program Files (x86) on Windows. Linux users, you know where you put it.
5) If you have not already done so, connect your Nexus device to your computer. ADB and Fastboot commands should already work at this point if you’ve been following along.
There are two flash-all files. If you’re in Windows, you’ll want to double click the one that has the gear logo and says “Windows Batch File” on the right. If you’re on Linux, you’ll want to double click the flash-all.sh.
At this point a box should pop up and you should see the installation taking place. While this is going on, do not unplug your device for any reason. Let it do its thing.
6) Once the installation process as finished, your device will automatically reboot and you can now safely disconnect your device from your computer.
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Credits:
- Chainfire (SuperSU and Rooting guide)
- Chromium (Easy to understand and detailed guide format)
- DevinWatson (USB driver guide)
- androidauthority (Flash firmware image guide)

Nice guide.
What about installing BusyBox?

I have a USB OTG cable but the adapter is female on the available USB side...I am not sure how to go about connecting my laptop/PC to the NP in order to perform ADB commands. Do I need a special cable or is there another way?

arecad said:
I have a USB OTG cable but the adapter is female on the available USB side...I am not sure how to go about connecting my laptop/PC to the NP in order to perform ADB commands. Do I need a special cable or is there another way?
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Don't use the USB OTG cable, use a micro USB cable (same kind of cable that comes with android phones)

I cannot believe I missed that, how embarrassing. Thanks for the response, now I can follow this guide. I was thinking too hard about the OTG cable being a necessary piece of the puzzle.

I am able to get to the bootloader with no problems, I've got ADB and Fastboot installed on my PC, as well as the drivers. However ADB doesn't pick up my NexusPlayer even though fastboot does. Thoughts?
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EDIT: Nevermind, I was expecting different responses from adb/fastboot. When in the bootloader adb will not confirm a connection, only fastboot. Sorry for being a noob...

xDragonZ said:
1. Unlocking Bootloader
[*] Turn the nexus player off. Then go into bootloader mode by holding the button on the bottom of the device when you plug in the power cable, or enable developer options and "adb reboot bootloader"
[*] Plug nexus player into your PC, then open a command prompt window and type:
Code:
cd Desktop/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools
Code:
[COLOR="red"]adb devices[/COLOR]
This command will list the connected devices. If your nexus player serial number shows up you are good to go and may continue. If the nexus player is NOT listed this indicates that your drivers are not installed correctly. In order for you to continue you must fix your drivers so that your phone is listed under adb devices.
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I could be mistaken, but when you're in the bootloader you're going to use FASTBOOT and not ADB commands. So therefore the command should be "fastboot devices" instead of "adb devices"?

midnightzak said:
I could be mistaken, but when you're in the bootloader you're going to use FASTBOOT and not ADB commands. So therefore the command should be "fastboot devices" instead of "adb devices"?
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AFAIK ADB is for Android, and Fastboot is for bootloader.
But i have the oposite problem. Mine NP is getting recognized useing ADB when normaly booted, but when i am in fastboot mode, fastboot isent working. I get no output when run 'fastboot devivces'. I have both tried to set the NP in fastboot mode by using the hiod button and plug in power, and with adb rebbot bootloader.
Any one have a clue why adb works, but not fastboot?

Double check to see if you have the latest version of fastboot. I have read that if you don't have the most up to date version the NP is not recognized.

Sleeepy2 said:
Double check to see if you have the latest version of fastboot. I have read that if you don't have the most up to date version the NP is not recognized.
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+1 this.

goxboxlive said:
AFAIK ADB is for Android, and Fastboot is for bootloader.
But i have the oposite problem. Mine NP is getting recognized useing ADB when normaly booted, but when i am in fastboot mode, fastboot isent working. I get no output when run 'fastboot devivces'. I have both tried to set the NP in fastboot mode by using the hiod button and plug in power, and with adb rebbot bootloader.
Any one have a clue why adb works, but not fastboot?
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Have you re-installed the Google driver when you are booted in the bootloader? The driver needs to install twice: once when booted into Android, and once when booted into the bootloader

ADB fastboot for Mac Quick Question??
Hey guys does anyone have any idea on how this can be done on a Mac....I know I know. When I initially plug in my Nexus player with the micro usb, nothing happens on my mac or the Nexus so i am guessing that the drivers are not installed. How would i go about getting these for the Mac? I have already downloaded the slim version of the ADB and Fastboot files with the platform tools into a folder on my desktop named Andriod, so i have these already. And i know that if you hold the button down on the nexus and plug the power in it brings up the bootloader screen. I just need help with the commands in terminal and where to access the drivers from. Also, on the Nexus the Developer options have already been enabled and USB debugging has been turned on. If anyone can help, It would be much appricated! Just started to use terminal commands so yes i am a noob in this department . Thanks agin in advance.
-Jason

MrBoostinduced said:
Hey guys does anyone have any idea on how this can be done on a Mac....I know I know. When I initially plug in my Nexus player with the micro usb, nothing happens on my mac or the Nexus so i am guessing that the drivers are not installed. How would i go about getting these for the Mac? I have already downloaded the slim version of the ADB and Fastboot files with the platform tools into a folder on my desktop named Andriod, so i have these already. And i know that if you hold the button down on the nexus and plug the power in it brings up the bootloader screen. I just need help with the commands in terminal and where to access the drivers from. Also, on the Nexus the Developer options have already been enabled and USB debugging has been turned on. If anyone can help, It would be much appricated! Just started to use terminal commands so yes i am a noob in this department . Thanks agin in advance.
-Jason
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http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
"Note: If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you do not need to install a USB driver. To start developing with your device, read Using Hardware Devices."
http://developer.android.com/tools/device.html

Sleeepy2 said:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
"Note: If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you do not need to install a USB driver. To start developing with your device, read Using Hardware Devices."
http://developer.android.com/tools/device.html
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Hey Sleepy2, I just did a brief read through and it states this:
Set up your system to detect your device.
If you're developing on Windows, you need to install a USB driver for adb. For an installation guide and links to OEM drivers, see the OEM USB Drivers document.
If you're developing on Mac OS X, it just works. Skip this step.
If that is the case, what would you suggest doing next? Thanks again for helping!

MrBoostinduced said:
Hey Sleepy2, I just did a brief read through and it states this:
Set up your system to detect your device.
If you're developing on Windows, you need to install a USB driver for adb. For an installation guide and links to OEM drivers, see the OEM USB Drivers document.
If you're developing on Mac OS X, it just works. Skip this step.
If that is the case, what would you suggest doing next? Thanks again for helping!
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Open a terminal, navigate to the directory where you downloaded fastboot and go ahead with the commands shown in the first post. You will probably have to add a "./" in front of the commands given that you are on a mac, e.g.,
Code:
fastboot devices
becomes
Code:
./fastboot devices

I seem to be having the same problem as goxboxlive. I have tried installing the drivers about 100x tried on several computers and rebooted many a time. The only thing I can think of from the posts in here was to update fastboot but I dled the android studio and I would assume that has the latest version in there? Otherwise I couldn't find somewhere to download just fastboot from. Any help or recommendations or where I can dl the latest fastboot?
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Follow up. Got it to work. In the guide it says after booting into fastboot to type "adb devices" in the console. You should instead type "fastboot devices" to see if you have the correct drivers and then go on from there. This worked for me, hopefully it will help someone else too.

knobbs said:
I seem to be having the same problem as goxboxlive. I have tried installing the drivers about 100x tried on several computers and rebooted many a time. The only thing I can think of from the posts in here was to update fastboot but I dled the android studio and I would assume that has the latest version in there? Otherwise I couldn't find somewhere to download just fastboot from. Any help or recommendations or where I can dl the latest fastboot?
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Follow up. Got it to work. In the guide it says after booting into fastboot to type "adb devices" in the console. You should instead type "fastboot devices" to see if you have the correct drivers and then go on from there. This worked for me, hopefully it will help someone else too.
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Yep, i posted this earlier in the thread, kinda surprised OP hasn't updated it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58172001&postcount=7

midnightzak said:
I could be mistaken, but when you're in the bootloader you're going to use FASTBOOT and not ADB commands. So therefore the command should be "fastboot devices" instead of "adb devices"?
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knobbs said:
In the guide it says after booting into fastboot to type "adb devices" in the console. You should instead type "fastboot devices" to see if you have the correct drivers and then go on from there. This worked for me, hopefully it will help someone else too.
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midnightzak said:
Yep, i posted this earlier in the thread, kinda surprised OP hasn't updated it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58172001&postcount=7
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To avoid further confusion, I've updated the post since the OP hadn't yet.

midnightzak said:
Yep, i posted this earlier in the thread, kinda surprised OP hasn't updated it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58172001&postcount=7
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efrant said:
To avoid further confusion, I've updated the post since the OP hadn't yet.
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Thank you, saw your post that time and wanted to change it but keep forgetting.
Currently working on some basic developer app for Nexus Player.

xDragonZ said:
Thank you, saw your post that time and wanted to change it but keep forgetting.
Currently working on some basic developer app for Nexus Player.
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It's all good, wasn't terrible let to figure out, and if you're developing even more for the Nexus Player, the more power to ya! Keep it up!

ZenFone 3 Max 5.5 ZC553KL. Tutorial unlock bootloader, install TWRP and ROOT

Hi Everyone
I will show you how to unlock bootloader, install TWRP and ROOT on
ASUS Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 ZC553KL (X00D).
Before you remember to backup data carefully.
All needed files will be in this folder:
Please edit all the link to be form of google shorterner
goo. gl/xCAUAB
1. We downloaded two driver compression files on:
Adb: goo. gl/SBVPVG
Intel Android Driver: goo. gl/oYN7mG
2.Download this file:
goo. gl/5yA6yp
3. After you download all the necessary files, you unzip them all and start installing.
Run file adb-setup-1.4.2.exe to setup adb
Adb is now installed Intel Android Driver next next time as usual.
That is the driver. Now copy the two files (frp.BIN and twrp-3.1.1-0-X00D-20171020-5.img) into the C: \ adb folder.
4. Brother downloaded this file supersu and then copy to phone memory card.
goo. gl/jLmknM
5. Now start using adb to flashboot
After copying, we go to PowerShell (Admin) if using windows 10
You guys use win7 and 8 then run cmd with admin rights.
After open brother type the following commands in turn order:
cd C: \ adbadb reboot bootloader
The command to enter the bootloader, wait for the machine and then reset then type.
fastboot flash config frp.bin
Waitt for the copy to complete the command to reset.
fastboot reboot-bootloader
After resetting, type the following command:
fastboot oem unlock-go
Once done, type in the following command:
fastboot reboot
After the reboot finishes the power off.
Then press the volume key + before pressing the power button, wait for the screen, then release the power button to keep the volume + key to bootloader.
Please enter the order fastboot flash recovery
twrp-3.1.1-0-X00D-20171020-5.img
Wait for the file to finish typing the command below to enter the TWRP
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
After entering the TWRP, the brothers swipe the left "Swipe modified system".
Next select Install -> Select Storage under -> Micro SDCard -> OK
Youu will see the file SuperSU-V2.82.zip you just copied to the memory card.
Click on this file -> Swipe to Right Swipe to confirm Flash Finished, now sit back to finish running and reset the machine.
So is root finished.
Wishing you success.

LOL? You made this method yourself? I saw this in somewhere on this forum.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/how-to/zenfone-3-max-zc553kl-bootloader-unlock-t3691837

After installing twrp recovery. Will my phone resets its phone data?

hello, i try to unlock bootloader and in adb when i type: fastboot flash config frp.bin it say error: cannot load 'frp.bin' : no such file or directory but 'frp.bin is in the same folder of adb i don't understand why it do this error i'm in fastboot mode i tryed de reboot my pc but it do the same error can you help me please thanks a lot!!

Does this method work on zenfone 3 max zc553kl with android 7.1.1? Thank you

is this tut is working for 7.1.1 version?

Revert to stock
How i can remove TWRP e revert to stock recovery ?
ZC553KL

hello its been a while is it available for Android 8.1?

Hello, I could not download the files. Could you please submit a new link? Thank you very much in advance.

[ROOT] Coolad Modena 2 / Sky 2 (E502)

Recently, I successfully ported TWRP from Coolpad Note 3 Lite to Modena 2. After testing, everything works fine, on both devices. Since this device has locked bootloader, we need to bypass this by enabling fastmmi mode and factory mode to enable temporary root access and make initial backup and flashing. So, let´s get started.
Remember to read this post carefully. I am not resposible for any damage to your device. If you brick your device while flashing the TWRP you can *almost* always recover it using SP Flash Tool and YGDP Tool
IF YOU ACCIDENTALY BRICK YOUR DEVICE AND YOU WANT TO FLASH IT VIA SPFT, DO NOT FORMAT THE DEVICE IN SPFT!!! If you´ll format partitions in TWRP, that´s fine, but don´t do FORMAT ALL + DOWNLOAD or FIRMWARE UPGRADE! This will brick your device, like mine This tutorial will not (hopefully) brick it, but just in case something goes wrong, now you know what not to do.
Preparing the environment on your computer
Windows
Download ADB and Fastboot from this link
Open it
Install it system-wide
Also, install the drivers
GNU/Linux (Ubuntu / Debian based distros)
Open terminal
Type "sudo apt install adb fastboot libusb-dev" without the quotes (")
Other things, that are required
Since the file size of the recovery exceeds the maximum 8MB of allowed upload size, you can download it from DataFileHost.
Preparing the device
First, you need to remeber that this could render your device unbootable and will void warranty.
Enable developer options
Go to Settings -> About phone
Tap the build number 7 times
Go back
Go to Developer options
Make sure OEM unlocking and USB Debugging is enabled
Enabling factory mode
Open dialer app
Dial *#9527*#
Click on "DM"
You will be prompted to insert RD personnel password. Enter: 54321
Click cancel button
DM button should change colour to RED
Exit the app by clicking home button
Installing and setting up openrp app
Open terminal / command prompt
Type:
Code:
adb start-server
Type:
Code:
adb devices
Now, click on your phone allow debugging and make sure to tick the radiobutton to remember / always trust this computer
Type:
Code:
adb install
Press spacebar after the install word and drag and drop the downloaded openrp.apk file to terminal
Hit enter
After it´s done, type:
Code:
adb shell monkey -p com.yulong.openrp -v 500
Now, the fun part. ROOTING the device
But before that, BACKUP
Now, keep your phone plugged in, and do a normal reboot by pressing and holding the power button and clicking reboot
When it vibrates, press and hold the Volume down key (Vol-)
You will see these lines on the screen:
Code:
=>[Factory mode]
Code:
=>VolumeDown key is pressed
Code:
=>[fastmmi mode]
After that, you´ll see the LED turns green and "Up Down" text on the screen
Now, back to your computer, type in the command prompt
Code:
adb devices
You should see XXXXXXXXXXXXXX device listed (where XXXX... is the serial number)
Type in the command prompt:
Code:
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/recovery of=/storage/self/primary/stock_recovery.img
and
Code:
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/boot of=/storage/self/primary/stock_bootimg.img
Flashing the TWRP Image
Type in the command prompt:
Code:
adb push (drag and drop the recovery image file here, like you did with the openrp.apk file) /storage/self/primary/
Type:
Code:
adb reboot
Press and hold VolumeDown key (Vol-) to boot to fastmmi mode
Type:
Code:
adb shell dd if=/storage/self/primary/recovery_twrp_e502.img of=/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/recovery
Type
Code:
adb reboot
Press and hold the VolumeUp key (Vol+) to boot into recovery. If you see white screen with "Recovery" text in it, congrats. Everything is working. If not, try again.
Flashing the SuperSU package
Download the zip from SuperSU website
Copy the zip over to the device, with TWRP running
In TWRP, click install, click the zip and confirm the installation.
Factory reset is not required, but you should at least wipe the cache
If this post was useful for you, hit the thanks button

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Hi i have a problem here. at the part to drag and drop the openrp file. When i have downloaded the file a drag it and drop it after the install word. The problem is that if I want to drop it there it will do nothing, nothing there shows or anything. Please respond.

I guess you can type the path to the installation file instead of dragging.

Hello,
Very helpful thread, my coolpad Modena 2 (E502) is now rooted.
Don't forget to disable the factory mode once everything is done, or you won't be able to access the storage to usb anymore.
Thanks.

helo, can i get help, when i try to install openrp on abd and fastboot, it printed this message "Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE]"
can anyone help me on that step, so i can root my e502

TCRakt said:
Hello,
Very helpful thread, my coolpad Modena 2 (E502) is now rooted.
Don't forget to disable the factory mode once everything is done, or you won't be able to access the storage to usb anymore.
Thanks.
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how to disable the factory mode ?? :crying:

Firefa23 said:
how to disable the factory mode ?? :crying:
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Hello,
If I recall correctly (I don't have the phone anymore, just touched it once to root it at the time), you basically undo the "Enabling factory mode" step.
I think if you dial the number, you'll be back in the menu where you have the option to disable the factory mode.
Factory mode should be disabled when 'DM' is green.
Good luck

very good

Need Custom rom please
nougat / pie

Hello, could you resend the twrp recovery file for this phone again?. old links not work!.
(sorry for my bad english)

Toolless Mi A1 rooting guide NOOB FRIENDLY (bootloader, twrp, root, rom)

DISCLAMER: DOING THIS MIGHT RESET YOUR PHONE SO PLEASE BACKUP YOUR FILES BEFORE DOING THIS
now lets get started
download this tool (even if you already have adb and fastboot)*
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
and go to your phone's settings then System > about phone and press on build number until it tells you: "you have developer options"
now go to System > developer options and enable android debugging and OEM Unlocking
now plug your phone into the pc and open the file: "cmd-here.exe" from the tool you downloaded
now type adb devices and it will probably tell you unauthorized, if it does then open your phone and click on accept
if you dont see any thing other than "list of devices attached" then download this
open it and input in, N and then Y so you dont install adb but you do install the phone's drivers
now type adb devices and you should see random numbers, if it says unauthorized just go back to when I said how to fix it
so now that everything is working type in the command prompt: adb reboot bootloader
now you should see a russian cat fixing a android machine with blue text: "FASTBOOT"
now type "fastboot oem unlock" and it should unlock your phone
now type "fastboot reboot"
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good, Now you have the bootloader unlocked
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If you are now put in the setup screen don't do it, just shut down your phone and then when it's shutdown hold on the power button and volume down buttons until you enter fastboot again
now go to this page: https://github.com/CosmicDan-Android/android_device_xiaomi_tissot/releases and download the latest boot only and regular versions
put them both in the adb (tool) folder and type in the command prompt: "fastboot boot boot-recovery.img"
if your phone doesnt do anything (doesn't do anything in the 30s after you input the command) then restart it and get it back in fastboot and type fastboot --set-active=b
and then type the previous command again, if that doesnt work then restart your phone back to fastboot again
and then type fastboot --set-active=a and the command "fastboot boot boot-recovery.img" and it should work
so now you will be in twrp, good!
type "adb push (regular twrp zip name, remember to put .zip at the end!) /sdcard/"
example:"adb push TWRP-Installer-3.2.1-with-Tissot-Manager-2.5.zip /sdcard/"
and then in your phone go to install and you should already be in /sdcard if not then go there and then tap on the zip and swipe on the thing
after it finishes installing go to reboot and then tap on recovery
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good now you have TWRP installed!
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Now its up to you, do you want to install only root or rom and root? its up to you
Root Only:
Download Magisk (you can also use SuperSU but I strongly recommend magisk)
put it in your adb (tool) folder and type "adb push (magisk's zip name, remember to put .zip at the end!) /sdcard/"
example:"adb push Magisk-v17.1.zip /sdcard/"
go to install, press on the zip file and swipe on the thing and click on restart system at the end
and congrats! you have root on your phone!
Rom:
If were talking about a treble rom then you should follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/treble-stock-to-treble-everything-to-t3793734 but if not you can continue using this one
download your favorite rom and download magisk (you can also use SuperSU but I strongly recommend magisk)
also go to opengapps.org choose arm64 and the android version your rom is and I recommend the nano variant
now in twrp tap on Wipe and Advanced Wipe and choose everything there (you dont have to choose micro SDcard tho) and swipe THIS WILL RESET YOUR PHONE AGAIN BUT YOU PROBABLY DONT CARE ABOUT THAT RIGHT NOW
now in the command prompt type: "adb push (rom zip name, remember to put .zip at the end!) /sdcard/"
example:"adb push RR-O-v6.1.0-20180709-Official /sdcard/"
and install it, some roms include gapps and other things in their installation for example: pixel experience. but most roms don't have that
so if you check the xda page and they say nothing about including opengapps in the rom then you should be able to fully follow the next steps.
type "adb push (magisk zip name, remember to put .zip at the end!) /sdcard/" and install it
then type "adb push (opengapps zip name, remember to put .zip at the end!) /sdcard/" and install it
now tap on reboot system and congrats! you just rooted and custom rom-ed your phone!
* "even if you already have adb and fastboot" the reason for this is because that link uses the newest version (or new enough) that is surprisingly not common in other places I downloaded adb and fastboot. the new version adds a new command that is used in the guide if you are experiencing a certain problem
I hope I helped you, if you have any questions or problems post them in the comments

a big THANK YOU
Months ago I rooted and installed a new ROM for first time in my life and, although I read another guides, with them I always break my phone, so I must flash and start again. And your guide, 4 months later, saved me again. I don't know why, really. Maybe because is super friendly. But thank you, again. The only thing I'll add is wtf to do when TWRP asks if install in slot a or b because that's the point I always mess it :'(
Thank you forever

vainille said:
The only thing I'll add is wtf to do when TWRP asks if install in slot a or b because that's the point I always mess it :'(
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You mean when you flash the rom it asks you which slot to install to?

[Tool] Latest ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows

All praise and All Thanks to God
ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows, which will always install the latest version.
To update the adb fastboot and usb drivers again, just rerun the tool.
OS Requirements:
Windows 7 and Above
Steps:
1. Connect the phone in USB Debugging mode with MTP or File Transfer Option Selected, for Proper USB Drivers Installation [optional step, recommended]
2. Double click on Latest-ADB-Installer.bat to start the installation process.
3. Press OK in confirmation dialog shown in phone during Installation.[only required, if step1 is done]
4. After the installation, You can run ADB and Fastboot commands using Command Prompt,
Beginners can use 'Latest ADB Launcher' located at Desktop to flash TWRP, GSI etc
Screenshot:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download Link:
Click Here
GitHub:
Click Here
Youtube:
Click Here
Special Notes:
1. If fastboot mode is not getting detected after installation, just connect your phone in fastboot mode and then run the installer tool again.
2. Google Chrome may give false warning while downloading the file, click on keep to download the file
3. In Window 10, you will see Blue color box, during installation, click on More Info and click Run/Run anyway to start Installation.
Feedback:
OMG!! I was beginning to bang my head against the wall UNTIL I FOUND THIS TOOL!! BUT this did everything man it works great .... i'll never have a problem in the future!! -JDBarlow​​
Thank you, it made my day. The damn fastboot driver it's always a problem;
even the drivers and .inf from Sony were useless. (Xperia XZ1 G8341) -Azimutz
Thanx for your amazing tool .. your tool saved me a lot of time. -mostafa asal​​
This is amazing. Win10 didn't want to eat Google's USB driver for fastboot for Google Glass EE2.
This thing fixed the issue. -escknx
I have a mediatek mt6771 device and it wasnt recognizing with the oem mtk drivers .. . . yet for some reason it was working fine after i installed your drivers .... -aryanhington​​
Thx for your tool, it solved my problem. -wadywadywady

Does it need administration privileges?
Cuz i don't have a laptop, and will be working on my company's pc!

mostafa asal said:
Does it need administration privileges?
Cuz i don't have a laptop, and will be working on my company's pc!
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Yes, it does need admin privileges to run the installation smoothly
I installed in my company laptop and works perfectly, but requires admin privileges.

mostafa asal said:
Does it need administration privileges?
Cuz i don't have a laptop, and will be working on my company's pc!
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Evidently you do. Tried running without admin and it wouldn't run. Installed fine after giving administration privilege.
Some companies may not appreciate installing stuff on their hardware. I know mine wouldn't.

I'm so f**ked up, i lost twrp, and even when try to flash it from win 8.1 with administrative privileges it gave me this error.
I flashed it the first time from win 10 , the only pc that I know has win 10 is the company's pc .
Now I'm stuck in an unofficial custom rom with lots of bugs.

mostafa asal said:
I'm so f**ked up, i lost twrp, and even when try to flash it from win 8.1 with administrative privileges it gave me this error.
I flashed it the first time from win 10 , the only pc that I know has win 10 is the company's pc .
Now I'm stuck in an unofficial custom rom with lots of bugs.
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Why are you using minimal adb and fastboot?, it is old and does not support latest phones.
Use my tool to do the installation for latest adb and fastboot drivers and then after installation just open command prompt (click on start menu -> type cmd -> press enter) and type your fastboot commands there.
Just check the youtube link below, if you are not sure how to open a command prompt
https://youtu.be/IZc9_S6JQpE?t=43

Alright, will try that and give you feedback.

Thank you Fawaz. Installed perfectly.
To check the version use this command in a command prompt: fastboot --version
C:\Users\Administrator>fastboot --version
fastboot version 29.0.5-5949299
Installed as C:\Program Files\platform-tools\fastboot.exe

mzeeshan2 said:
Thank you Fawaz. Installed perfectly.
To check the version use this command in a command prompt: fastboot --version
C:\Users\Administrator>fastboot --version
fastboot version 29.0.5-5949299
Installed as C:\Program Files\platform-tools\fastboot.exe
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You are welcome, @mzeeshan2

Thanx for your amazing tool, my issue was the usb port , it has to be usb 2.0, but your tool saved me a lot of time.

fawazahmed0 said:
Why are you using minimal adb and fastboot?, it is old and does not support latest phones.
Use my tool to do the installation for latest adb and fastboot drivers and then after installation just open command prompt (click on start menu -> type cmd -> press enter) and type your fastboot commands there.
Just check the youtube link below, if you are not sure how to open a command prompt
https://youtu.be/IZc9_S6JQpE?t=43
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i still think minimal adb and fastboot is still quite viable till this day the only downside i see is it doesn't accept
Code:
adb root
as command other than that i don't see any problem

ineedroot69 said:
i still think minimal adb and fastboot is still quite viable till this day the only downside i see is it doesn't accept
Code:
adb root
as command other than that i don't see any problem
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When you have new phone with new partition style, fastboot commands will not work on minimal adb and fastboot.
You will need new fastboot version to make it work with new partition style
For example,
fastboot -w command will not work in minimal adb and fastboot for phones with new partition style
see this for example (person gets errors when executing fastboot -w, for new phone):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80118678&postcount=37

does it work for mtk device (chinese android 7in head unit)? I just got done installing mtk drivers finally dont want to lose them as havent gotten to test yet.

:laugh:....Hell to the Yeah...Finally for the first time in my life I used adb/fastboot to run commands... (No toolkits). Unlocked bootloader last night today I'm planning to install custom recovery and root... I'm proud of myself for this.. All feedback appreciated... Thank you for this awesome tool...Trying to download twrp it says copy file into same folder as your adb/fastboot binaries. Rename the image to twrp.IMG... This might be stupid question but where does your tool put adb/fastboot folder a little

Poor Grammar said:
:laugh:....Hell to the Yeah...Finally for the first time in my life I used adb/fastboot to run commands... (No toolkits). Unlocked bootloader last night today I'm planning to install custom recovery and root... I'm proud of myself for this.. All feedback appreciated... Thank you for this awesome tool...Trying to download twrp it says copy file into same folder as your adb/fastboot binaries. Rename the image to twrp.IMG... This might be stupid question but where does your tool put adb/fastboot folder a little
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You don't have to copy the twrp.img to the installation folder, just pasted twrp.img in your desktop and then in your command prompt, use cd command to go to desktop.
For example this is how I would do:
1. Paste the twrp.img at desktop.
2. Open command prompt (start menu -> type cmd -> press Enter)
3. Type the following in command prompt
cd desktop (To move command prompt to desktop)
4. Now all the files at desktop are accessible by command prompt, now just flash the twrp image.
You can use cd command to move the directory and cd .. command to move to previous directory
And instead of pasting the twrp.img at desktop, you can paste it at any location you want and use cd command to move to that directory
Refer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjaCgavMO18
https://ss64.com/nt/cd.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cd

jmckeejr said:
does it work for mtk device (chinese android 7in head unit)? I just got done installing mtk drivers finally dont want to lose them as havent gotten to test yet.
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Works for All Android devices

fawazahmed0 said:
You don't have to copy the twrp.img to the installation folder, just pasted twrp.img in your desktop and then in your command prompt, use cd command to go to desktop.
For example this is how I would do:
1. Paste the twrp.img at destkop.
2. Open command prompt (start menu -> type cmd -> press Enter)
3. Type
cd destkop (To move command prompt to desktop)
4. Now all the files at desktop are accessible by command prompt, now just flash the twrp image.
You can use cd command to move the directory and cd .. command to move to previous directory
And instead of pasting the twrp.img at desktop, you can paste it at any location you want and use cd command to move to that directory
Refer:
https://ss64.com/nt/cd.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cd
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Well is this at least correct?

Poor Grammar said:
Well is this at least correct?
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Well, that is not the right way to do it, but if you still want to do this way, first type this in command prompt:
cd "C:\Program Files\platform-tools" (copy and paste the whole line including the double quotes in command prompt)
And now you can flash the twrp.img
Explanation:
The above command changes your directory to "C:\Program Files\platform-tools" in command prompt and that's why twrp.img is accessible

fawazahmed0 said:
You don't have to copy the twrp.img to the installation folder, just pasted twrp.img in your desktop and then in your command prompt, use cd command to go to desktop.
For example this is how I would do:
1. Paste the twrp.img at desktop.
2. Open command prompt (start menu -> type cmd -> press Enter)
3. Type the following in command prompt:
cd desktop (To move command prompt to desktop)
4. Now all the files at desktop are accessible by command prompt, now just flash the twrp image.
You can use cd command to move the directory and cd .. command to move to previous directory
And instead of pasting the twrp.img at desktop, you can paste it at any location you want and use cd command to move to that directory
Refer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjaCgavMO18
https://ss64.com/nt/cd.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cd
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Poor Grammar said:
Well is this at least correct?
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Try to do the above quoted post again, I have corrected the spelling mistakes, If you get stuck, just let me know and I will help you out

Poor Grammar said:
Well is this at least correct?
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I have added a Note for Beginners in the guide, please refer that:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/tool-adb-fastboot-installer-tool-windows-t3999445