[Z2/Z2 Plus] [Z2131/2] Ultimate Bootloader Unlock & TWRP Install Guide

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sandruman

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Jul 6, 2011
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Another noob question. I've bought my z2plus on eBay used. Bootloader is unlocked but I dont have any backup of original boot.img. If I do a back-up with twrp is a good solution or no?thanks

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Can nobody answer me?
How I can recover my unlocked boot.img file without having to rewrite on yhe lenovo site?
Thanks

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ast9011

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I'm currently using 5.4 version trying to update to 5.5 but fails. Additionally I have lost Root access and tried to flash super su zip from twrp but still no root access magisk zip fails in twrp, and whenever the phone boots up a messege occurs that there's an internal problem with device.
 

paras_2244

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There are many guides for unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP and there are many misconceptions redarding these.
This is the ultimate guide put together to clear all those.
*Use Mozilla Firefox to get the unlock_bootloader image* Chrome isn't working due to bugs in site

Things you need:
1. ZUK Z2 (Z2131/Z2132) [Obviously]
2. "unlock bootlader.img" from developer.zuk.com
3. Minimal ADB and Fastboot from Here
4. Latest TWRP from Here
5. If you want to root download SuperSU from Here
6. MI Flash Tool from Here

Unlocking bootloader factory resets the device, so backup your files before hand.
Getting the Unlock Image:
This one thing is a big problem to attain for many users.
1. Head to developer.zuk.com (Use Chrome to translate the page)
2. Click Login and use the following details
Username: balraj3priya@gmail.com
Password: zukaccount!
Account doesn't work anymore, but you can easily create an account now.
(Login before heading to unlock page)
3 .Click Unlock at the top.
4. Click NEXT on Step 1.
5. Select Z2 from dropdown list.
6. Type in your Serial Number. (You can find it at Settings > About > Status > Serial Number)
If you have a 6 character serial number, add two zeros at end
If you have a 7 character serial number, add one zero at end
7. Give your email ID (Gmail works too)
8. Accept the conditions and click NEXT.
9. A Dialog Box opens up stating that you will recieve an email with the bootloader image.
10. Check your Inbox and Spam folders.

Unlocking Bootloader:
1. Install Minimal ADB and MI Flash (to ensure you get all drivers)
2. Place the "unlock_bootloader.img" in the fastboot installation folder.
3. Run following commands.

(a) adb devices [Your device should be listed, if not, check drivers]

(b) adb reboot bootloader

(c) fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img

You should see this:
"target reported max download size of 1610612736 bytes
sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.037s]
writing 'unlock'...
OKAY [ 0.053s]
finished. total time: 0.090s"

(d) fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go

You should see this:
"OKAY [ 0.041s]
finished. total time: 0.041s"

(e) fastboot reboot
4. You should end up with an unlocked bootloader.

Installing TWRP:
1. Place TWRP downloaded from official site in the fastboot installation folder.
2. Run the following commands.
(a) adb reboot bootloader

(b) fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash recovery twrp.img

(c) fastboot reboot
3. You have successfully installed TWRP

Rooting using SuperSU.zip
1. Place the downloaded "SuperSU.zip" into the root folder of phone to. (That would be easy to find while installing)
2. Reboot to TWRP
3. Select Install and locate SuperSU.zip
4. Swipe to flash.

You should end up with a unlocked and rooted Z2.
Comment for flaws or if you want me to add more info at a specific step.

Note:
If you get a message saying "Daemon started succesfully" re-run the previous command.
TWRP Links:
TWRP 3.1.0
TWRP 3.1.1
TWRP 3.2.1
Thanks to Balraj at zukfans.eu for Login Details
Goodluck Unlocking :good:
Hit thanks if this helped you.
hi sir thank u for this post just 2 3 questions would this work on android 7 nougat zui 2.5.104ST in indian variant. please guide witha full response plszz
 

MasterchiefX

Senior Member
Aug 2, 2018
61
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After unlocking bootloader, can I use app like kingoroot,root master to root the device. Would that cause any complication.
 

vgran

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Jan 18, 2014
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No other way to got bootloader image, only from lenovo? I have request image a week ago but have not got it yet. I have checked spam.
 

SubhaMax

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Oct 31, 2018
2
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Please I need Bootloader unlock.IMG file

I finally hardbricked my phone and..I tried a method where I follow all the steps but In that method I have to unlock the bootloader first so..I try find my save file but didn't get it..than I find the mail from zuk team where I download the unlock bootloader IMG file but it was 500 KB and its courrecpted so I need the the bootloader unlock IMG file please anyone who have that file please kindly send it to my mail subhajitpaik6@gmail.com
 

One of developers

Senior Member
I finally hardbricked my phone and..I tried a method where I follow all the steps but In that method I have to unlock the bootloader first so..I try find my save file but didn't get it..than I find the mail from zuk team where I download the unlock bootloader IMG file but it was 500 KB and its courrecpted so I need the the bootloader unlock IMG file please anyone who have that file please kindly send it to my mail subhajitpaik6@gmail.com
Every device have different unlock file. So you need to get that file again from zuk. And flashing stock rom doesn't require any unlock IMG.
 
Nov 27, 2018
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I am able to run the first command which is adb reboot bootloader but second command when I enters it says unlock_bootloader.img is not found in the directory.....Bt i placed it into the minimal adb n fast boot folder

Also I downloaded all required files n unlock bootloader image from my mobile and then it copied to the pc....
Plzz help me
 

NaXal

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Oct 31, 2017
597
270
Kolkata
Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus)
OnePlus 8T
I am able to run the first command which is adb reboot bootloader but second command when I enters it says unlock_bootloader.img is not found in the directory.....Bt i placed it into the minimal adb n fast boot folder

Also I downloaded all required files n unlock bootloader image from my mobile and then it copied to the pc....
Plzz help me

Post the screenshot of this error. Make sure you are in right directory to execute this command.
 

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    There are many guides for unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP and there are many misconceptions redarding these.
    This is the ultimate guide put together to clear all those.
    *Use Mozilla Firefox to get the unlock_bootloader image* Chrome isn't working due to bugs in site

    Things you need:
    1. ZUK Z2 (Z2131/Z2132) [Obviously]
    2. "unlock bootlader.img" from developer.zuk.com
    3. Minimal ADB and Fastboot from Here
    4. Latest TWRP from Here
    5. If you want to root download SuperSU from Here
    6. MI Flash Tool from Here

    Unlocking bootloader factory resets the device, so backup your files before hand.
    Getting the Unlock Image:
    This one thing is a big problem to attain for many users.
    1. Head to developer.zuk.com (Use Chrome to translate the page)
    2. Click Login and use the following details
    Username: balraj3priya@gmail.com
    Password: zukaccount!
    Account doesn't work anymore, but you can easily create an account now.
    (Login before heading to unlock page)
    3 .Click Unlock at the top.
    4. Click NEXT on Step 1.
    5. Select Z2 from dropdown list.
    6. Type in your Serial Number. (You can find it at Settings > About > Status > Serial Number)
    If you have a 6 character serial number, add two zeros at end
    If you have a 7 character serial number, add one zero at end
    7. Give your email ID (Gmail works too)
    8. Accept the conditions and click NEXT.
    9. A Dialog Box opens up stating that you will recieve an email with the bootloader image.
    10. Check your Inbox and Spam folders.

    Unlocking Bootloader:
    1. Install Minimal ADB and MI Flash (to ensure you get all drivers)
    2. Place the "unlock_bootloader.img" in the fastboot installation folder.
    3. Run following commands.

    (a) adb devices [Your device should be listed, if not, check drivers]

    (b) adb reboot bootloader

    (c) fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img

    You should see this:
    "target reported max download size of 1610612736 bytes
    sending 'unlock' (0 KB)...
    OKAY [ 0.037s]
    writing 'unlock'...
    OKAY [ 0.053s]
    finished. total time: 0.090s"

    (d) fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go

    You should see this:
    "OKAY [ 0.041s]
    finished. total time: 0.041s"

    (e) fastboot reboot
    4. You should end up with an unlocked bootloader.

    Installing TWRP:
    1. Place TWRP downloaded from official site in the fastboot installation folder.
    2. Run the following commands.
    (a) adb reboot bootloader

    (b) fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash recovery twrp.img

    (c) fastboot reboot
    3. You have successfully installed TWRP

    Rooting using SuperSU.zip
    1. Place the downloaded "SuperSU.zip" into the root folder of phone to. (That would be easy to find while installing)
    2. Reboot to TWRP
    3. Select Install and locate SuperSU.zip
    4. Swipe to flash.

    You should end up with a unlocked and rooted Z2.
    Comment for flaws or if you want me to add more info at a specific step.

    Note:
    If you get a message saying "Daemon started succesfully" re-run the previous command.
    TWRP Links:
    TWRP 3.1.0
    TWRP 3.1.1
    TWRP 3.2.1
    Thanks to Balraj at zukfans.eu for Login Details
    Goodluck Unlocking :good:
    Hit thanks if this helped you.
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    My device doesn't gets detected in fastboot mode by my pc. I have tried all drivers of Lenovo and other manufacturers drivers but it can't detect my device in fastboot mode. But it detects the phone in adb and gets booted to fastboot mode and when i run the command fastboot -i 0x2b4c flash unlock unlock_bootloader.img.
    It shows waiting for device . Please Help anyone!.

    Same with me.. i think it's beacause of nougat as this method is working fine with marshmallow.

    Try this guide
    Click Here
    2
    i stuck in second step
    2. Place the "unlock_bootloader.img" in the fastboot installation folder.?????
    where is this location
    please help me


    i can go in adb mode but i cant find the location
    I FIND IT i am soo nood
    Generally it is Program Files or Program Files (x86) > Minimal ADB and Fastboot
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    Is there any alternate?

    For all that who wants to unlock a bootloader!

    Administration of site (http://developer.zuk.com/bootloader) has responded to me that they faced with DNS problem and are trying to fix it.
    You need to write a message with serial number of your phone to get bootloader unlock file.

    Example of a message:

    To: devworld@zuk.com
    Topic: Bootloader unlock
    Message: Hello. Please, provide me with bootloader unlock image. My phone is Z2 and serial number is ********. Thanks in advance, (your name).

    P.S. Press that button on the site to write a message:
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    Thanks for the guide. Pls do add that ZUK Z2 is not recognized as a device in fastboot.

    So one must specify the OEM id . The code is "-i 0x2b4c " for Zuk Z2. So any command fastboot must be suffixed with the following code: -i 0x2b4c