How To Guide Repair ROG Phone 5S through edl firmware, no need to unlock Bootloader to modify COUNTRY CN to WW

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0v3rkill

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Aug 22, 2022
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I am having some issues getting it to work.
I currently have it bricked to the point of only showing up as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 port .

I keep getting a sahara error after the program tries to run the firehose program.

Can you please help me with this problem.

Thank you.
i have the exact same problem mate, same error codes too, how did you get over yours? id appreciate your help :)
 

surya_95505

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Jan 21, 2016
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hi,

i am able to bypass sahara errors by using other .elf (prog_firehose_lite.elf) file while flashing. but my phone is still in edl mode. it did not boot up to fastboot. any ideas on how to get to fastboot.
 

JazonX

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Jason would you please give me more info on Untversal R/W script? Where do I get it? Use it? Is it a Magisk script? Will it give me actual root level RW rights?

The link is no longer available bro, It was by a person called lebigmac who tested it with me and released it.
He eventually left XDA, so I'm not sure what's the latest progress of his work. Besides it was only compatible with that particular firmware I tested. Since then there has been multiple firmware which may have changed things.

I would suggest to look up on new R/W tools. I'm on samsung now, and hence using Afaneh's RW tools.
 

karlnorth

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The link is no longer available bro, It was by a person called lebigmac who tested it with me and released it.
He eventually left XDA, so I'm not sure what's the latest progress of his work. Besides it was only compatible with that particular firmware I tested. Since then there has been multiple firmware which may have changed things.

I would suggest to look up on new R/W tools. I'm on samsung now, and hence using Afaneh's RW tools.
I tried this one - https://sourceforge.net/projects/multi-function-patch/files/RO2RW . While the returned info in the terminal window looked positive, no luck. The System level folders are all still RO in TWRP and Android. This is driving me nuts.
 

Samunoob

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HI everyone, i have reuploaded the ROG5S edl archive and i have added driver files and CN raw firmware, nothing has been modified, you can reupload if you want, i reuploaded this because it was removed and this is useful for ROG 5s users.

link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UQTS8DrVB6idZJS0-4ckXuUnXA4TN8d/view?usp=sharing
I am on Android 13 ww firmware global Rog 5s I want to downgrade back to android 11 is there a way and if yes please can you guide me
 
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I am on Android 13 ww firmware global Rog 5s I want to downgrade back to android 11 is there a way and if yes please can you guide me
The raw firmware for Android 11 is included in the ROG5S.7z file (both CN and WW) to flash it you have to first install the ASUS Android USB driver included as well and located in the Tool folder. After that you boot your phone into bootloader mode (not the fastboot mode that you see in recovery mode) Power key + Volume up key, then connect it to pc with the side port and go to either WW or CN folder and use the flash scripts to flash the raw firmware, i recommend unsing the flash_raw_and_wipe_data.cmd script but it will wipe all your data so make sure you do a backup of your important files before you do this.
 
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Here is a link to the most recent RAW firmwares for ROG 5s + RAW firmware for ROG 5 i could find, Its RAW firmwares of Android 12, it allows you to update straight to Android 13 (33.0210.0210.221. I have attached .226 and .229 as well. To update to .229 you have to first update to .226 from .221 and then you can update to .229. Note: RAW firmware can be flashed without unlock bootloader. I have also included the ROG5S edl repair archive, it has android 11 CN and WW firmware + ENG firmware and all the files you need to repair rog phone 5s + ROG5 edl repair archive is also included and i have also attached ASUS Android usb drivers for flashing in bootloader mode.

Link to RAW Firmware ZS673KS_ZS676KS 20220817 (Android 12):

Link to RAW Firmware ZS676KS 20220512 (Android 12):
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Atjh-8iQ9I5QaWhKEmc66oJ7KOc?e=QIG0WJ

Link to Android 13 .221 update:

ROG5S.7z EDL Repair archive link (includes drivers and CN RAW firmware):
ROG5.rar EDL Repair archive link:
 

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Samunoob

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The raw firmware for Android 11 is included in the ROG5S.7z file (both CN and WW) to flash it you have to first install the ASUS Android USB driver included as well and located in the Tool folder. After that you boot your phone into bootloader mode (not the fastboot mode that you see in recovery mode) Power key + Volume up key, then connect it to pc with the side port and go to either WW or CN folder and use the flash scripts to flash the raw firmware, i recommend unsing the flash_raw_and_wipe_data.cmd script but it will wipe all your data so make sure you do a backup of your important files before you do this.
I want to downgrade from a13 to a11 so do I have to first downgrade to a12 then again to a11 or direct jump from a13 to a11 and also please share the link for the file to downgrade and also there is no risk of hardbrick or softbrick? Please answer this
Thanks in advance
 
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I want to downgrade from a13 to a11 so do I have to first downgrade to a12 then again to a11 or direct jump from a13 to a11 and also please share the link for the file to downgrade and also there is no risk of hardbrick or softbrick? Please answer this
Thanks in advance
You can directly flash the raw android 11 firmware (no need to unlock bootloader), i do not have the downgrade file that asus had on their website, they have removed it from their servers as well so links from asus wont work either anymore, i think the downgrade file from asus will reset your device as well anyways so its almost the same thing here. You should not run into any problems if you follow the steps correctly but if you do, i will be here to help you, Good Luck!

Also
Here is ROG 5s Android 11 RAW firmware (if you dont want to use the ROG5S.7z archive and i have added the drivers as well in attachment.
Link:
 

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NOTURNOXDA

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Here is a link to the most recent RAW firmwares for ROG 5s + RAW firmware for ROG 5 i could find, Its RAW firmwares of Android 12, it allows you to update straight to Android 13 (33.0210.0210.221. I have attached .226 and .229 as well. To update to .229 you have to first update to .226 from .221 and then you can update to .229. Note: RAW firmware can be flashed without unlock bootloader. I have also included the ROG5S edl repair archive, it has android 11 CN and WW firmware + ENG firmware and all the files you need to repair rog phone 5s + ROG5 edl repair archive is also included and i have also attached ASUS Android usb drivers for flashing in bootloader mode.

Link para o ZS673KS_ZS676KS 20220817 de firmware RAW (Android 12):

Link para o ZS676KS 20220512 de firmware RAW (Android 12):
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Atjh-8iQ9I5QaWhKEmc66oJ7KOc?e=QIG0WJ

Link para a atualização do Android 13 .221:

ROG5S.7z EDL Repair link de arquivo (inclui drivers e firmware CN RAW):
ROG5.rar EDL Reparar link de arquivo:
Olá, você poderia me fornecer o arquivo asuskey4 extraído no Backup.bat? Durante o processo eu cometi um erro e editei meu arquivo asuskey4 pelo "bloco de notas" e logo depois restaurado para o celular, depois disso eu não posso mais flash firmware raw, ficando preso no firmware ENG, queria editar um arquivo asuske4 com meus dados para ver se eu posso obter um novo flash já q agora sei como fazer pelo aplicativo winhex
Here is a link to the most recent RAW firmwares for ROG 5s + RAW firmware for ROG 5 i could find, Its RAW firmwares of Android 12, it allows you to update straight to Android 13 (33.0210.0210.221. I have attached .226 and .229 as well. To update to .229 you have to first update to .226 from .221 and then you can update to .229. Note: RAW firmware can be flashed without unlock bootloader. I have also included the ROG5S edl repair archive, it has android 11 CN and WW firmware + ENG firmware and all the files you need to repair rog phone 5s + ROG5 edl repair archive is also included and i have also attached ASUS Android usb drivers for flashing in bootloader mode.

Link to RAW Firmware ZS673KS_ZS676KS 20220817 (Android 12):

Link to RAW Firmware ZS676KS 20220512 (Android 12):
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Atjh-8iQ9I5QaWhKEmc66oJ7KOc?e=QIG0WJ

Link to Android 13 .221 update:

ROG5S.7z EDL Repair archive link (includes drivers and CN RAW firmware):
ROG5.rar EDL Repair archive link:
Hello, could you provide me the asuskey4 file extracted in Backup.bat? During the process I made a mistake and edited my file asuskey4 by the "notepad" and soon after restored to the mobile, after that I can no longer flash firmware raw, getting stuck in the firmware ENG, wanted to edit a file asuske4 with my data to see if I can get a new flash already q now know how to do by the winhex app
 

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    Success is disgusted by some people, and will not share any files for free in the future.
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    HI everyone, i have reuploaded the ROG5S edl archive and i have added driver files and CN raw firmware, nothing has been modified, you can reupload if you want, i reuploaded this because it was removed and this is useful for ROG 5s users.

    link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UQTS8DrVB6idZJS0-4ckXuUnXA4TN8d/view?usp=sharing
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    Hi,
    I don't reboot to edl
    FAILED (remote: 'Command not supported in default implementation')
    fastboot: error: Command failed

    no root,
    no unlock bl.
    CN rog5s

    Thanks

    Wrong fastboot. Reboot to the bootloader, not fastbootd
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    It seems like I am always finding something new, even when I have access to my phone now.

    My storage is only 64 gb out of the 256 gb it normally has. Any idea how to fix this issue?


    Edit, found the fix.

    Step 1. I had to ensure that I made a back up of the 10 files stated in the instructions. This is important as not having these files will probably brick a phone.

    Step 2. I deleted the extra partitions by setting the "erase all before download" and "reset after download" under "configuration" in the qfil app. Then I did the installation process using qfil.

    It did not install correctly, but it was not the point of the process, the point was to delete all hidden partitions.
    This deletes the 10 files from the phone as well (I think) and this is why the 10 files are important.

    Step 3. I put my phone into edl mode via the reboot to edl .bat file you provided.

    Step 4. I used the 0-update_image_edl.bat file to do the first part of the firmware installation process.

    It rebooted and showed the page of the phones information. I thought this meant it kept all it's information, but this is a lie.

    Step 5. At this point I placed all 10 files in the same folder as the restore.bat file

    Step 6. I pressed the restore.bat file and it installed the 10 files.

    Step 7. I then proceeded to do the second part of the installation by pressing the "flash_raw_and_wipe_data" file under "ww"

    This installed the firmware and rebooted my phone. Now I have all my storage back.


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    Note:

    If the process above doesn't work for someone else. The thing that might have fix my phone could have been changing the setting in the "partition setting" under "configuration" in the "qfil app" that actually deleted the other partitions.
    I think I set "customize physical partition" and "active partition number" to 1.

    I did this right after saving my 10 files and before using the qfil app to attempt to install the first part of the firmware installation to my phone. This process would replace step 2. on this post.
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    hello bro
    it's ok
    thanks
    hi ate can you also send me this> im kind of in the same situation.. my 5s is stuck at black screen only detacted as 9008 and nothing more i dont know what to do any more.