Unbrand zenfone 3 deluxe

[xtia87x]

Hello everyone! I bought recently zenfone 3 deluxe branded tim (Italian telephone company). Do you know how to unbrand (debrand) my phone to get updates when they are released by asus? Otherwise there is a way to install the firmware downloaded from the ASUS website? Thanks to everyone in advance

 

[adwinp]

Hello everyone! I bought recently zenfone 3 deluxe branded tim (Italian telephone company). Do you know how to unbrand (debrand) my phone to get updates when they are released by asus? Otherwise there is a way to install the firmware downloaded from the ASUS website? Thanks to everyone in advance

1: you should be able to unbrand by installing generic WW firmware
2: just download it from the firmware section here: www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Deluxe-ZS570KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Make sure you select the proper variant ("pro" is for the SD821). Place it in the root of your internal storage, reboot the phone & you should receive a msg that the system found a new update + a prompt to install it.

 

[xtia87x]

1: you should be able to unbrand by installing generic WW firmware
2: just download it from the firmware section here: www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Deluxe-ZS570KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Make sure you select the proper variant ("pro" is for the SD821). Place it in the root of your internal storage, reboot the phone & you should receive a msg that the system found a new update + a prompt to install it.

Thanks for your help! I copied the zip file to the root of the device, but have not received any messages after reboot. Accidentally making a wrong step?

 

[jsheradin]

Thanks for your help! I copied the zip file to the root of the device, but have not received any messages after reboot. Accidentally making a wrong step?

Try booting into recovery:
- Turn off phone completely
- Press power button and volume down at same time and hold it untill you see an android logo

 

[squo_85]

Ok Mr smart guys, maybe first tell us how do you achieve root at this device?
Cuz everyone here waiting for boatloader to open?

Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z016D przy użyciu Tapatalka

 

[adwinp]

Thanks for your help! I copied the zip file to the root of the device, but have not received any messages after reboot. Accidentally making a wrong step?

That's strange. The update utility should've picked it up.
I am only aware of 2 SKUs: WW (worldwide) & JP (Japan). Unless your carrier modified the SKU, then the phone will not accept others.

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Ok Mr smart guys, maybe first tell us how do you achieve root at this device?
Cuz everyone here waiting for boatloader to open?

Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z016D przy użyciu Tapatalka

Is there any reason for you to hijack this thread? There are already other root threads open.
You can always do the community a favour, investigate & share your findings. Maybe some of the dirtycow exploits could work.

 

[ultramag69]

I don't believe it will... The branded rom might need bootloader to be unlocked as carriers in Australia,(Telstra, Optus and Vodafone) have their own ROM's which will not be flashed onto other devices.
You might find there is a part in the bootloader which checks for specific information, just like if you tried flashing a Japanese rom on an International( WW) device.

 

[ultramag69]

I don't believe it will... The branded rom might need bootloader to be unlocked as carriers in Australia,(Telstra, Optus and Vodafone) have their own ROM's which will not be flashed onto other devices.
You might find there is a part in the bootloader which checks for specific information, just like if you tried flashing a Japanese rom on an International( WW) device.

You could also go to settings>system updates and see if it is detected there, bu I wouldn't hold my breath......

 

[xtia87x]

Try booting into recovery:
- Turn off phone completely
- Press power button and volume down at same time and hold it untill you see an android logo

I tried but it did not work :crying:

You could also go to settings>system updates and see if it is detected there, bu I wouldn't hold my breath......

unfortunately is not detected anything

That's strange. The update utility should've picked it up.
I am only aware of 2 SKUs: WW (worldwide) & JP (Japan). Unless your carrier modified the SKU, then the phone will not accept others.

probably yes... is there a way to change in WW?

 

[xtia87x]

update: I tried to rename the zip file UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1505-user.zip in UL-Z016-TIM-4.12.40.1505-user.zip and the phone has recognized there was an update. However, after processing and installation it gave me install error. Do you have any idea on how to proceed?

 

[ultramag69]

You need to unlock the bootloader. This is not available at the moment.
The update has to match more than just the name. You won't be able to install anything else until you have the bootloader unlocked. Was the same with the Zenfone 2...