How to Downgrade Asus Zenfone Lite L1/Live L1 from Android 10 to ZenUI Oreo (Official Method) | Revert to Stock: Downgrade Asus Zenfone Lite L1 (Android 10 -> 9 -> 8) Without PC | Fix Bootloop & Downgrade: Asus Zenfone Lite L1/Live L1 (Android 10 to Oreo Guide)
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If you have updated your Asus Zenfone Lite L1 or Live L1 to the latest Android 10 (AOSP/Beta) and found it buggy or unstable, you might be looking to go back to the official stock ZenUI.
In this guide, I will walk you through the complete process of downgrading from Android 10 to Android 9 (Pie), and finally back to Android 8 (Oreo).
⚠️ Important Warning
- Data Loss: This process requires a factory reset. Backup all your data (photos, contacts, files) to a PC or SD card before starting.
- Risk: Downgrading involves flashing system files. Proceed at your own risk.
- Model Specifics: You MUST download the correct files for your specific processor variant:
- Asus Zenfone Lite L1: Look for builds containing 8937.
- Asus Zenfone Live L1: Look for builds containing 8917.
Prerequisites & Downloads To successfully downgrade and avoid the “Restart Loop” issue, you need to download three specific files and place them on your SD Card (preferably in a folder named “Downgrade”):
- Android 10 to 9 Downgrade Zip (or the Pie Beta file).
- Android 9 to 8 Downgrade Zip (Official “P to O” downgrade file).
- Latest Official Android 8 (Oreo) Firmware Zip (This is crucial to fix the bootloop).
Step-by-Step Downgrade Guide
Phase 1: Android 10 to Android 9 (Pie)
- Power off your device.
- Boot into Recovery Mode by holding the Volume Down + Power Button simultaneously.
- Select “Apply update from SD card”.
- Navigate to your folder and select the Android 10 to 9 Downgrade Zip.
- Let the installation finish.
- Once done, select “Wipe data/factory reset” and “Wipe cache partition”.
- Select “Reboot system now”.
- Note: Let the phone boot completely into Android 9 before proceeding.
Phase 2: Android 9 to Android 8 (Oreo)
- Power off the device again and boot back into Recovery Mode.
- Select “Apply update from SD card”.
- Select the Android 9 to 8 (P to O) Downgrade Zip.
- Once installed, perform a Factory Reset and Wipe Cache again.
- Reboot System.
Phase 3: The “Restart Loop” Fix Crucial Step: After downgrading to Oreo, you might encounter a Restart Loop (phone keeps rebooting). To fix this or prevent it, you must flash the latest stable Oreo firmware.
- If the phone loops, force power it off and boot back into Recovery Mode.
- Select “Apply update from SD card”.
- Choose the Latest Official Android 8 (Oreo) Firmware Zip.
- Install it, then perform one final Factory Reset.
- Reboot your device.
Conclusion Your Asus Zenfone Lite L1 or Live L1 should now be running the stable, official ZenUI 8 (Oreo). This method ensures you have a clean install without the bugs of the beta builds.
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Steps:
-Backup all your data and remove all the security locks
– Pattern, Pin or Password -Download the Android 10 to P file
– Or you can use Pie Beta from Asus Official site
-Download the Android P to O file – Lite L1 – 8937 / Live L1 – 8917
-Download the Latest Android Oreo file | 2005 | Lite L1 – 8937 / Live L1 – 8917
-Copy the file to SDCard -Reboot to Recovery -Apply update from SDcard
– Android 10 to P file -Factory Reset and Clear Cache -Reboot to System
|If you want to downgrade to Oreo|
-Again Turn Off and then reboot to Recovery
-Apply update from SDcard – Android P to O file | Lite L1 – 8937 / Live L1 – 8917 |
-Factory Reset and Clear Cache
-Again Turn Off and then reboot to Recovery
-Apply update from SDcard Latest Android Oreo file |2005| |Lite L1 – 8937 / Live L1 – 8917|
-Factory Reset and Clear Cache
-Reboot to System