yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] aBg_rOnGak:
WW are roms for international market, as opposed to CN (China). TW (Taiwan) and JP (Japan).
[ZenFone 2 General] Lucairian:
All Files z00d theflaamingskull 404'ed

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5n3TgqFg-TyTGRNNGdfOWJYbTA
[ZenFone 2 General] SounderDSM:
Zenfone 2 DEAD HELP

Somebody can help me? i just bought the zenfone 2 4gb ram, it was woring perfect with the 5.0 android stock rom, then i updated to the beta 6.0.1 just puting the zip in the system, everything was working perfect, then i rooted it and installed twrp recovery, to this moment it was everything fine.

But then i decided to install the cyanogenmod 13 with the twrp, so i put the zip of the system in the sd memory also with the gapps x86 for android 6, so i erase everything with the wipe data tool on twrp (without doing backup), i installed everything, never said a problem but when i reboot the phone it goes directly to the recovery, the system never starts, it is very strange, i already tried all the ways to install any rom, even with sideload, with fastboot commands, i tried everything, anyone knows what else can i do? or my phone is totally broken? Also i forgot to mention that the only recovery that works is the twrp v24 repack, when i install stock recovery or any other twrp it goes directly to bootloader and when i put enter recovery mode it just reboots and enters again to bootloader. I hope someone can help me.
[ZenFone 2 General] Budi7:
Root ZE551ML marshmallow

did 1 CLICK ROOT TOOL method still work on 6.0?:confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] BriKeD:
Hello everybody,

I unlocked bootloader with the official app and rooted my ZenFone 2 ZE551ML using 1 click root tool... I flashed TWRP permanent recovery (untethered) and flashed rom...

Now I want to flash original firmware (without losing root because the guide says that there's no need to unroot if used 1 click root tool)...

My questions are:

1- I should lock the bootloader again? (don't know how)

2- What are the procedures to flash original firmware? Can you please provide a guide or link to a guide?

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Siddk007:
you need to flash stock recovery and then adb sideload the firmware version same as stock recovery
[ZenFone 2 General] pulak861:
stuck at "writing splashscreen image"

Solved.
[ZenFone 2 General] BriKeD:
Can you please send PM me or make a step by step guide post in this thread with all details like commands etc..? That would clear all my doubts :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Nono-Skorium:
Did you find out?

I got the answer by myself [emoji17]. I just upgraded safely (= I removed root before)

Phone restarted on Android 6, no problem. I ran my root script I adapted from Method 3 to work on Linux and I got some errors on fastboot commands, all saying:

Failed (remote: not allowed to flash this partition)

My phone is well detected, start into Fastboot without any issues. Just this error that say we are not allowed to write remotely on these partitions.

I wonder if it is possible to upload a script and the file on the phone on a different partition and if we can flash everything from the phone?

Note: I also find a downgrade image available on Asus support page. But I will wait a little see if we can get an update of the rooting method.
[ZenFone 2 General] matracapx:
Root Method 3 by shakalaca works on oficial MM 4.21.40.134

Zenfone 551ML?
[ZenFone 2 General] Nono-Skorium:
From my own experience (read my previous message), No, the method 3 is not working with firmware 4.21.40.134. You can try on your phone and we will have a second feedback on this.
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
My God! No need to test again, this method can't work for MARSHMALLOW. Not hard to hear or understand. There are other methods for MM. Just read the forum.
[ZenFone 2 General] ferchorama:
Question

I succesfully rooted MM but I cannot get rid of the "Your device has failed verification and may not work propperly" warning screen when booting, is there a .img file I missed flashing?
[ZenFone 2 General] Divakarsingh:
I think I bricked my phone just asus boot logo is appearing not able to get into recovery mode or at least I cant charge my phone.please some one help me
[ZenFone 2 General] Polis4:
Try to flash raw firmware via asus flash tool

ASUS ZENFONE 2 | Z3560 1.8 Ghz | 2 Gb RAM
[ZenFone 2 General] Polis4:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3405840

ASUS ZENFONE 2 | Z3560 1.8 Ghz | 2 Gb RAM
[ZenFone 2 General] MMMedic:
I'm trying the 3rd method to root, but my serial number in fastboot doesn't change to 01234567890ABCDEF it stays it's factory default. Should I go ahead and run "Root.bat" anyway?

Edit: Can we root marshmallow yet?
[ZenFone 2 General] Livefree15:
Is cyanogenmod 14 coming to asus zenfone 2 ze551ml. Or just asus zenfone 2 laser and selfie
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
Yes!
[ZenFone 2 General] hmaxos:
tried rooting several times with no success. could it be because my phone is encrypted? thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] aiwnios_psaras:
Hello guys and girls! I would like to ask sth! I used to update my zen2 (551ml 2g ram) using method 3.1 (pre-rooted rom) and i currently am at ww.2.20.20.178... I never had any problems with the method, never have been concerned about bootloaders etc, and in general never done anything else than updating my zen via this method. I can't find a pre-rooted mm version and i would like to update my phone at the latest of them.. Can i just use method 3.2 or do i have to do any ammendments or preparations before??? Take under consideration that i've never updated supersu.....Thank's in advance!
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
Hello!

Update to latest .194 first then flash MM .134 full firmware.

Root methods: #1 || #2
[ZenFone 2 General] aiwnios_psaras:
Hey thank you! So i use method 3.1 to update to .194 and then i can use method 3.2 to sideload the mm .134 ? I don't mind if i'm rooted or not and i don't have a problem if i can't update ota etc, so can i just do what u said without using the root methods after??? I mean if use (as i did many times) method 3.1 to update to latest L (134) and then 3.2 to update to MM (134), i won't have any bootloop problems etc!?!!! Thank's in advance for the quick reply!!!!
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
By the way, I updated to stock MM by pushing full firmware to the root of internal storage and update from notification that appear later; from fully stock environment (firmware, recovery).

As long as you not interrupt the process, it won't brick yours.

* You're welcome. *
[ZenFone 2 General] aiwnios_psaras:
Thank u very much! I will try the prerooted .194 (although the official sites states the .184 as the latest and there is also an .196) and then i will sideload the .134 and i will see with what i'll come up!!!! Hopefully i won't have any troubles!!!! Thank u again very much!
[ZenFone 2 General] malvadisco:
Hello guys I want to upgrade my ZE551ML CN sku phone from Z00A_WW_2.20.40.174(Lolipop) to the latest zooa_ww_4.21.40.134(Marshmallow). I read the procedure should be Z00A_WW_2.20.40.174(Lolipop) --> Z00A_WW_2.20.40.196(latest Lolipop) --> Z00A_WW_4.21.40.134(Marshmallow).

The problem is that I can not find the images of boot.img, droidboot.img, recovery.img for WW for those firmwares (2.20.40.196 and 4.21.40.134). The provided link from method #3 is not updated. Do you know where I can get thouse images from? Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Samz101:
Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnx

alaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

u solve my problem

alhamdulillah

:*

:svetius::svetius::svetius:

:angel:
[ZenFone 2 General] Just R:
#ask #help #me

help me master -_- my asus ze551ml brick . problem because downgrade 'apply update from sdcard' now my zf2 551ml stuck in fasboot, can't not open recovery mode, can't not connect to pc . just stuck in fasboot mode-_- pleasee help me master.:crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
If you're stuck in fastboot mode, you could flash manually recovery.img from desired firmware and re-flash everything, or use RAW firmware.
[ZenFone 2 General] alphabravo630:
If I may ask, what is the best method to root my z2 currently running on MM xxx. 134?
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
See previous page.
[ZenFone 2 General] LucasBonnet56:
heeelp

hello, my zenfone are brick, (sorry for my english i'm french) the command fastboot erase cache doesn't work, it say failed statut read failed too many links ..... heeelp please
[ZenFone 2 General] Polis4:
Try this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3405840

ASUS ZENFONE 2 | Z3560 1.8 Ghz | 2 Gb RAM
[ZenFone 2 General] SethDusek:
When will you post pre-rooted images for marshmallow?
[ZenFone 2 General] Eunyx:
Can the steps mentioned in Flashing ZF2 via fastboot be used with a device running CM13 to go back to stock ROM? I've been looking around for a custom-to-stock flashing guide and the one posted here is the most sensible one.

Another thing, since the downloads from the Asus site are .ZIPs, can I flash it using TWRP? I know it deviates away from the fastboot method but I'm curious if it works. Will save a lot of time if skipping between stock or custom. And also, will my TWRP be replaced with the stock recovery for ZF2 when flashing a stock ROM?

Thanks a lot and pardon if I have no potato for the long post.
[ZenFone 2 General] roguetr:
To answer quickly:

No you can't flash official with twrp

The fastboot raw flash is about the only (easy) way to go back to stock and prep for update to an official. You can flash the raw from any previous firmware. And yes, it will flash stock recovery. I don't know if it relocks bootloader though.
[ZenFone 2 General] aiwnios_psaras:
Could somebody post the extra steps and the procedure to update to mm via method 3.1 ???? (pre-rooted rom).. If somebody has done the ifwi steps, just to be sure, it would be very helpfull!!!thank's in advance!!!!!!
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
The problem is: There's no pre-rooted MM images.
[ZenFone 2 General] abidrahmanms:
will the root methods listed work for zf2 laser running marshmallow? or is it for lolipop ?

thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
No. Only for ZE550ML/ZE551ML.

For ZenFone 2 Laser, try to check this subforum.
[ZenFone 2 General] Quadro69:
Is there a way to re-root after applying OTA WW_2.20.40.198? I succesfully loaded it through TWRP but the old one click root method isn't working anymore. Do I have to flash back to an earlier version? My TWRP is an old version too.
[ZenFone 2 General] fabi.m:
so after flashing WW fw my unlocked cellphone suddenly asks me for a network unlock pin. how do i get this unlock pin?
[ZenFone 2 General] nikhilagarwal.005:
How to Get Lost Bootloader Back in Asus Zenphone 2 (ze550ml)

My System is working normally but Can't Enter Fastboot mod or Recovery Mod because lf flashing wrong Image.

1)In XFstk it shows Error while flashing OS

Reconnecting to device..... #1

.

.

Reconnecting Device...... #20

My phone battery is charged at 100% but I face this Error

2)XFstk shows FW Flashing Success, Continuing to OS

It boots up my phone.. And my System gets booted.

But unable to enter Fastboot Mod

How to Solve this Issue.!!
[ZenFone 2 General] dineshdotcom2000:
Dear All please

I have asus zenfone 2 ze551ml 4GB Version. when in press power button + volume button, i am able to go into fastboot recovery mode, but when i press down and scroll down to and select RECOVERY mode and press power button, my asus does not boot into recovery mode and does not show me dead android. Instead of that it boots normally and my phone start up to Android OS 5.0.

Please help, i want it to flash 6.0, but cant do it coz it does not go into recovery mode.

I'm at 5.0 ROOTED
[ZenFone 2 General] ashutoshrathore135:
Help Please!

I rooted my zenfone 2 ze551ml 2GB variant using steps posted in this thread.I don't remember which method i used to root.

My current rooted zenfone's software version is Z00A-2.17.40.12. I'm not able to install OTA updates. My question is, how does one full-unroot the zenfone and flash Latest firmware (Marshmallow) it's bit confusing, any guidance would be appreciated. THANK YOU.
[ZenFone 2 General] griffonul:
Hello guys, maybe it will sound a little foolish. I tried to root my AZ2 using the 3rd method, but I think I will go for the first one instead. Anywho long story short I tried the 3rd method and didn't manage to root my phone.

this is what I did:

1. Downloaded IntelAndroidDrvSetup, ADB setup and installed them.

2. Downloaded the rootkit zip file.

3. I ran the CheckBeforeAction bat, and I made sure everything was installed (in the driver manager window)

- here is where my problem appeared, the serial number didn't change from mine to the 01234567890ABCDEF fastboot one.

Even if I'll choose another method in the end, it would be nice to find out why it didn't work, what I did wrong.

I have an AZ2, Android 6.0.1, Z00AD.

If there is any other information I can help you with just ask.

Thanks in advance,

David
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
Where would you have seen this method would work with MM? Silly idea to run old script from old LP time that could brick your device if misused as you did whereas all the answers just required a little more reading all more recent threads around about how to root MM. Here is why it went wrong, because you trust and follow this thread although it is older than the other about root. This thread were supposed to help but now it leads new comers to do useless or harmful steps.

New comers, don't trust to much this thread. A new one need to be created with more simple and straightforward methods.
[ZenFone 2 General] griffonul:
Oh ... damn, didn't think about that, thanks for the quick reply.

Cheers!
[ZenFone 2 General] Tattooed Alchemist:
Any updated posts on rooting android 5.0 on zenfone z00AD?
[ZenFone 2 General] StrikerFX:
Guys, does Method 3 still work on Zenfone 2 ZE551ML? The android version is MM 6.0.1 WW-V4.21.40.223.
[ZenFone 2 General] boostag:
Hello, first excuse my english.

I've just bought one znefone 2 ZE551ML From china by Gerabest. But i got problem, i don't have option to update the firmware. (First Attachement)

I know than i can do it manually by downloading a firmware directly on the phone. But i don't know wich firmware i need to choose. My build number is (Second attachement)

On other forum, someone say me to choose this firmeware CN 2.20.40.197 on asus website

This is the good firmware ? Because it's CN and my build are WW. If i don't choose the good firmeware i have a risk to brick or crash my phone ? or the update stop and my phone will be ok ?

Sorry i don't have permission for post external link, i join pics by attachement

Thanks for your help. ANd excuse my english again
[ZenFone 2 General] StrikerFX:
Could you tell us what this new topic is?

Is method 3 for root still safe for anyone using android LP? I want to continue in LP for a while, just being able to root in the device without messing with bootloader or recovery is fine.

At the time I used method 3 in LP it worked perfectly, even to remove worked, too, still to use this method?

I would like to install magisk, but it is only possible if you do not need to change the recovery, if it is necessary, I prefer to continue with the super su.
[ZenFone 2 General] Syedabraranwar:
Help me please I unrooted my phone and have flashed stock recovery and stock rom and it was successful but now I don't get any ota update should I flash manually if yes then which version right now mine is asus_z008-2.20. 40. 136 I tried the latest it didn't work
[ZenFone 2 General] Anand N v:
nice
[ZenFone 2 General] eickel:
i think op need update... many zenfone 2 had use "M" not "L" anymore .. thnks
[ZenFone 2 General] maxmag:
Hold power button down then, click volume up. If it don't work, hold power button down, then click the volume down button.

This is a default stock recovery block by many devices out there
[ZenFone 2 General] exico91:
Ok, im having some problems with the latest version of Marshmallow on Ze551ml.

I had the latest (4.21.40.134) prerooted image and all was ok, root working and so on.

Today i tried to update to latest version available from Asus (WW-4.21.40.223), i got it working but there is no way of getting root there. I tried method 2 and 3 to no avail and every time i try to flash SuperSU i get a bootloop.

Now i have stock rom with no bloatware and custom recovery but id like to have root back for some apps i use.

Any suggestion/try/info i should put there to get help?
[ZenFone 2 General] mepsnet:
is there a way to remove warning message saying "Your device has failed Verification" at boot? I get that after new ROM installing, please help me to remove that. Thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 General] coolkillermax:
hello，my zenfone ze551ml might be going to upgrade to mm 6.0， please tell me is it marshmallow stock rom camera better than 5.0？ is it 6.0 have setting sd card become internal storage？ is it 6.0 have mass big storage not just mtp when connected to pc ？
[ZenFone 2 General] rafiraza:
Zenfone 2 , 551 , 00A, goes to recovery mode but no.

hi

phone rooted

but 100 times tried , goes to fast boot mode, by selecting recovery, does not go in to recovery screen

Goes back to selection mode or NORMAL./RECOVERY/BOOTLOADER modes..... HOw to enter in to real recovery TWRP(which is installed)?

Why same mode shows up by pressing vol up..and power too?
[ZenFone 2 General] oslo83:
Just flash back your recovery via fastboot with the right twrp for your asus devices.

Which model?
[ZenFone 2 General] rafiraza:
Zenfone 2 , 00ML Z

..............

nop....tried so many time to reflash, flashes ok...works fine otherwise, but supersu is not properly installed when check through busy box etc..

Basically I can not launch real Recovery options , it does go to Normal/ Bootloader/Recovery options, but when select recovery will comes back to same screen.....if select to Normal , boots normal!

I tried to factory reset, no help?

Can i flash a rom from adb fast mode or not?
[ZenFone 2 General] oslo83:
You just need to flash the right twrp file to your recovery via adb once on fastboot mode...

Is your zenfone model is Z00ML ?
[ZenFone 2 General] coolkillermax:
is it stock rom 6.0 Performance better than 5.0 ？
[ZenFone 2 General] mepsnet:
is there a way to remove warning message saying "Your device has failed Verification" at boot? I get that after new ROM installing, please help me to remove that. Look at image in my attachment . Thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 General] Iqballoon:
is there a way to root with locked bl m?

also does it worth it upgrade from lp stock to costum rom nougat?

don't want lose my personal data if it does not have good improvement
[ZenFone 2 General] varun107:
Bootloop

I have a Asus Zenfone 2 Ze550ml.I sucesssful flashed twrp and fastbooted it.After that when I try to enter recovery mode Asus logo appears and it gets stuck at bootloop.The phone runs at stock rom if I select normal boot.Please help.Also which is better lineage OS or Ressurection remix ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Naveen45683:
try to unlock bootloader once again in your device. follow rooting methods correctly and dont miss any methods

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lineage os is better dont go any other roms i have tried every roms. b safe................
[ZenFone 2 General] Mauri_mza:
Hello!! someone could say me where i can find the stock kernel for ASUS Zenfone 2 Z00AD whit lollipop.

I flash with FlareX kernel to install nethunter .. but this kernel has some troubles.

THanks in advance!!

Regards from Argentina!!:)
[ZenFone 2 General] Mauri_mza:
Nobody help me ???
[ZenFone 2 General] Pranja:
How did you solved? I stuck on same spot. Writing splashboot image....
[ZenFone 2 General] tania82:
Method 2 (ROOTING VIA TEMPORARY CWM and Method 3 (1 CLICK ROOT TOOL)

Bye, I can't download the files for the 2 methods in the title because the links are down.

Please reload them.

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] ppineda1:
Will this method work on ZF2 Z00AD on Lollipop?

Thanks in advance!
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
Yes.
[ZenFone 2 General] jamayor:
I have tried to find the stock recovery for Asus Zenfone 2 (Z200A) 2.20.40.206 latest Lollipop version.

I can open the link in the first post for custom recovery, but I cannot select the Z200A to see inside the folder.

Thanks very much.
[ZenFone 2 General] ankitlamba:
My mobile is Zenfone 2(ZE551ML). I have installed lineage on my device few months back. Now I am stuck in the bootloop. I have tried to use ASUS flash tool to recover my device but I cant go into recovery mode using "Power + Vol up". Nothing is happening on pressing the key combo, not even vibration.

Is there another way I can go into recovery?
[ZenFone 2 General] carabaothai:
Help please

When i wipe data with TWRP on my rooted ZE551ML i also wipe the system

So i must install a ROm

But i cannot

I tried to install UL-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.352-user.zip with TWRP (ADB mode or zip) and it doesn't work

Then i flash the recovery with adb

I tried again to flash : ADB mode stops at 50% and zip mode have the message failed to verify whole-file signature

What can i do to flash the rom now ?

Thanks

EDIT : I flashed an old ROM Lollilop and it was OK
[ZenFone 2 General] Arsh1n:
Which method
[ZenFone 2 General] Hamidltf:
Hi again

When I get the Reboot to the Recovery stayed on logo teamwin and not open

I flashed other twrp but not solved my problem

It was not before plz help me:crying:
[ZenFone 2 General] CerealKiIIel:
dead links

Links at point 3.1) Rooting Zenfone 2 (method 3) are all dead, both on the Windows and Linux procedure (I'm more interested in the latter).
[ZenFone 2 General] tristandeho:
the links for "Method 3 (1 CLICK ROOT TOOL)": are dead please update
[ZenFone 2 General] knowledge@heart:
Flasing stock image

So guys, i have this confusion.

If while Updating through OTA after rooting, in any case i brick my device. And i enter into a bootloop,

Can i still enter recovery and flash through adb, the Stock ASUS firmware given on their support page?

Basically, i wanted to know whether after a bootloop, i can still enter the recovery or will the recovery too will be corrupted.
[ZenFone 2 General] mhp1995:
No, if your phone gets in a bootloop you will BE able to access the recovery menu and flash the stock or pre-rooted system.img...

You won't be able to access recovery only if u flash the wrong recovery or erase recovery in fastboot mode....Other than that nothing will make ur recovery corrupt...
[ZenFone 2 General] knowledge@heart:
Okay

And if in any case i corrupt the recovery, what is the solution left to me. ASUS doesnt have a PC Suite to do repair stuff.

I'm just asking before proceeding to do anything nasty with my device.
[ZenFone 2 General] mhp1995:
Flashing the recovery image in fastboot mode will do the thing :D Don't worry nothing will go wrong just follow all the steps correctly and i am sure u will do just fine :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] knowledge@heart:
Ok Thank You for the help Bro!!!

:o:D:highfive:
[ZenFone 2 General] DKM119:
How long does the fastboot flash system system img does it take?
[ZenFone 2 General] DKM119:
Nevermind
[ZenFone 2 General] TheJoker71:
Hi sir/ma'am...

Im just wondering regarding SECTION 4 Flashing Zenfone 2... there were two method... i know METHOD 1... but can't seem to find anything about METHOD 2...
[ZenFone 2 General] vegasdiceshooter:
You are my Hero I have been messing around with this phone for 2 days trying everything and nothing worked but this THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!

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You are my Hero, I have been messing around for 2 days trying to fastboot, sideload you name it and nothing worked but your fix and it took 5 minutes Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[ZenFone 2 General] knowledge@heart:
ok So today i downloaded the official latest firmware CN SKU from the Asus website available in ZIP format. I am unable to find any Gapps in the system directory. There is no Playstore,Vending.apk, no play services,GmsCore.apk, no Google Search, Velvet.apk

I have an Indian Zenfone 2. And i read somewhere that CN and Indian SKUs are same. Am i doing something wrong? Should i download the WW SKU?

Where do i find the Gapps??