yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] Usernamezf2:
Acctualy i didn´t get permission Denied, it just do nothing and says "FAILED" when it tries to write something on phone.

Yes, i reset the usb debugging options. At first, when i have my phone back, everything was like new, i had to open developers options again and did that.

I´m not sure, but analysing the .bat files from rootkit (method 3) i understand it made a partition. I´m thinking i still have this partition (the reason still shows 1234567ABCDEF on bootloadr) and maybe ADB is tryiing to communicate this partition or something. I wrote a message to Shakalaca, the good man who created this tool about my case to inform this problem. Maybe he can say something about that.

thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] ImjuzCY:
I can't seem to make v4a as system app by putting the apk to priv-app. It won't install after reboot. Installing manually as user app is working normally. Any ideas?
[ZenFone 2 General] cmendonc2:
Are you settings the permissions with chmod or a root explorer?
[ZenFone 2 General] ImjuzCY:
I've already set rwx to all
[ZenFone 2 General] Kill Me:
Hi everyone, my zenfone 551ml (Z00AD) has the 2.13.40.13 firmware and dont update automatically (i suspect that the chinese store i bought flashed from CN to WW version and now is not showing the updates).

As i am newbie, which is the easy/best way to update manually? Do i have to download the full latest firmware correct (1,1gb)?
[ZenFone 2 General] gumilarjs:
many thanks

many thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] IIWAT:
Hi...

please help, just got my ZF2 today, I tried to change it from CN to WW "4) Changing from CN to WW version"

After Step 7, I tried to copy files to the Phone memory, but no magic..... So, I visited other sites and got the system.img and I do flash the system,img via adb and get the WW 2.19.40.22 now. Can someone tell me if I did correctly or not? Do I miss any important element?

command I used...

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img

fastboot flash system system.img
[ZenFone 2 General] Arkandias05:
Hello everybody, sorry in advance, because my question has been answered many times in this forum, but i really need confirmation before as I am not very confident.

If I root my 551ml (Z00AD) (build number LRX21V.WW-ASUS_Z00A-2.19.40.22_20150627_5104_user etc....) using the third method, I will still be able to received the next OTA updates ? For instance the 5.1 official update ?

Without bootlops or problems ?

Thanks for the confirmation,

EDIT : And by the way, what is the difference between the method 3 of this topic and this : http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/zenfone-2-root-easy-t3114003 ?
[ZenFone 2 General] HopelesRomantc91:
ADB won't recognize my phone in TWRP. Does anyone know how to fix this?
[ZenFone 2 General] Devhux:
I'm also a bit confused. I rooted using Method 3 and installed TWRP as well. Does that mean I have to now manually flash updates instead of going through the OTA updates that my phone notifies me about?
[ZenFone 2 General] gladiatorz:
Go to ota section and download the respective ota.u have to place the file in root of sd and internal storage by changing the name.then when u enter into recovery phone will automatically detect the update and start updating.steps can be found too
[ZenFone 2 General] cyrom:


Hello.. I am still unclear regarding this. Does the recovery error comes out-of-the-box with untouched software or is it like the "tampered" label on htc devices once you touch software/root.
[ZenFone 2 General] akshaydcool:
Bro void for ntfs link is not working. Kindly update it ?
[ZenFone 2 General] GGL-Daz:
Just need confirmation on something guys... If I unlock bootloader, flash TWRP I can backup the stock rom right? then of course flash CM etc...

EDIT: Nevermind
[ZenFone 2 General] AEK68:
I need CN 2.17.40.17 recovery.img

I need CN 2.17.40.17 recovery.img

do you help me?
[ZenFone 2 General] GGL-Daz:
Is anyone else having issues getting adb to work in windows 10?
[ZenFone 2 General] Devhux:
Worked fine for me. Have you installed the Asus drivers?
[ZenFone 2 General] GGL-Daz:
I installed the Intel android USB drivers like...
[ZenFone 2 General] shaza98:
This is a great find for my newly purchased zenfone 2. Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] AKman1984:
Thanks it works great
[ZenFone 2 General] AnilLonely:
I had issue in flashing stock. when i open cmd prompt and type adb sideload with file naming after some time my phone says timedout waiting for package. Installation aborted, and the cmd prompt either gives a message saying that two devices are connected or device disconnected. plz help.
[ZenFone 2 General] basolbes:
Camera lens

Hello team,

I just have a quick question on the camera lens. I have been reading reviews about it and it gets easily scratch. My question is, does the scratch (if ever there is) affects the quality of the camera? The reason I asked is that I don't usually put protection at the back cover because the phone gets bulky. Hoping for your reply. :):o:D
[ZenFone 2 General] chooks06:
I don't think the part you scratch is the actual camera. It's a transparent cover and the camera should be inside the phone. The part that's exposed is usually attached to the middle housing. As long as there is no scratch or damage on the cover where the actual lens need to focus photos should be normal. The smallest circle in the centre, when you look at the camera is the lens.

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
[ZenFone 2 General] basolbes:
Thank for replying!

YES, I was referring to the transparent cover at the back that protects the actual camera lens inside. So if the transparent cover gets scratch due to daily use as long as the lens inside doesn't have any scratch then it should be okay, right?
[ZenFone 2 General] chooks06:
If you get a scratch running across the center then the lens will pick it up in the image. Similarly if there's a fingerprint smudge there, the image may appear blurry..

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
[ZenFone 2 General] basolbes:
Damn, I wish they built a stronger protection for that. Anyway, thanks a lot! Might find thin cover or something.

Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] chooks06:
If you prefer soft TPU covers the Nillkin Nature series is pretty good. 0.6mm thick and has dust covers for the ear phone Jack and USB port. Starts from USD5 with free shipping from a few vendors at Aliexpress.com. Just check the seller's rating before ordering. I think I posted a link here in an earlier post.

Edit...I bought from this vendor..

NILLKIN Nature TPU Case for Asus Zenfone 2(ZE551ML/ZE550ML) 3 Colors

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NILL...e-2-ZE551ML-ZE550ML-3-Colors/32340116579.html

(from AliExpress Android)

His price has gone up though and seems like his stock is running out.

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
[ZenFone 2 General] Shurplayker:
I'm getting crazy trying to root this damn phone with the 3rd method, anyone else having problems?
[ZenFone 2 General] mathieuj:
Hi,

To not be mistaken as root with TWRP recovery and bootlader unlocked. I déroot with super su (that I know) but to install the update because I am with TWRP, I have to flash the recovery stock: recovery.img or recovery.img and boot.img and droidboot.img? Thank you ?
[ZenFone 2 General] lasantaloans:
So I received an OTA earlier tonight and, because I rooted using #3 method, I went ahead and downloaded and applied. The result? Bootloop. Is there anyway to fix this without having to use the long unbrick method?
[ZenFone 2 General] joni1981:
hey guys, can someone please point me to the thread that explains how to apply FOTA on CN version of the phone thats been changed to WW version? i want to install the latest OTA update 40.59 but i cant find the full ota, the 1+ Gb.
[ZenFone 2 General] SquallDNA:
WTF. i just applied the same, an now im currently updating my phone. arggg!! same method 3. fingers crossed.

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whoops, i think im good.. currently upgrading all apps.

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i applied the 20mb ota btw. im with my 551 2g 1.8 variant.

how did you endup with bootloop? did you uninstall some system file?
[ZenFone 2 General] lasantaloans:
On 4gb variant. I didn't uninstall anything, just froze a few with Titanium backup.
[ZenFone 2 General] Shurplayker:
Same happened to me, but I used 2nd method and derooted before aplying the update. At least I did a backup with cwm yesterday
[ZenFone 2 General] rblaker:
pls can some make a tutorial in flashing stock recovery? i have TWRP on cm12.1 i want to go back stock since CM still has a lot of bugs. help pls
[ZenFone 2 General] lasantaloans:
Now I'm on windows 10 and I downloaded drivers and went into windows recovery through to F7 and the system still does not recognize my phone.
[ZenFone 2 General] mathieuj:
It's ok
[ZenFone 2 General] charles.jr24:
Hello guys, any idea how to downgrade to stock firmware V2.19.40.22 from V2.20.40.59? Asus latest update is sucks, lots of bug and android system keep on crashing everytime i tap the first 4 toggle option in notification pannel which is flashlight, calculator, boost and autostart manager. This is the worst system update by asus so sar. Pls help, may phone is not rooted. ZE551ML 4gb ram 32b rom. Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] lasantaloans:
I was able to get back but had to do the long restore which was fine since I didn't lose anything. Made back up asap! Windows 10 upgrade left all of the drivers in tact, it just removed them from my desktop. [MENTION=3477667]charlesjr[/MENTION]24 just go to the beginning of this thread and go to ota section to downgrade.
[ZenFone 2 General] skoolkaholic:
trying rooting with 3rd method on mac, works like a charm ! thanks dev !
[ZenFone 2 General] silverbox750:
need a 2.20 recovery image

i updated to 2.20cn version .and now have to convert it to ww version .

is there any way i can do it now..?cant fine recovery image of 2.20 verion .

please help

i got the files now and followed all the steps but no update notification i think bcz its same version

..should i install it via adb ? is it possibile.?

i flashed the boot and recovery etc already..
[ZenFone 2 General] Unknownstars:
install a custom recovery and flash back the stock v2.19.40.22.....v2.20.40.59 is the best so far, battery life is amazing now and no bugs so far for me
[ZenFone 2 General] thedragon1:
Plz, tell me, what custom recovery you install ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Unknownstars:
i'm using the un-tethered twrp recovery....it's linked in the op
[ZenFone 2 General] thedragon1:
And how do you flash stock rom with custom recovery ? I try but it doesn't work
[ZenFone 2 General] Unknownstars:
the adb sideload method should work or if not use the fastboot one
[ZenFone 2 General] htc_softbank:
Thank you for taking the time to put this together. It saved me tons of time!
[ZenFone 2 General] jackfrost012:
hi there

I will be using the 3rd method for rooting my zenfone 2. I want to know if I can update the supersu app through playstore? Can I also update the supersu binaries? Is it safe to do OTA? I'm new to this rooting stuff. I don't want to mess up my phone. Please help brothers.
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
Need Help?

Hi friends,

I want to root my Zenfone 2 2GB Model using method 3 .Can anyone please clarify my questions below

1.Will my data gets erased after rooting?

2.Should we unlock bootloader before rooting ?Is it mandatory?

3.What are the advantages of unlocking bootlader?

4.Will this work on latest version V2.20.40.59?

5.Which method is best to unroot our beloved zenfone 2 again?

thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
I don't think you will need to update the app, but you can if you need to.

Again yes, if you need to the app will tell you, just use the normal method, not the TWRP method.

Yes it is safe to take a OTA if you do not modify any files on the system partition.

I don't use Xposed or freeze apps with Titanium Backup, so I can't verify these but..

If you use Xposed,l uninstall it first.

If you freeze apps with Titanium, unfreeze them first.

Then it's safe to take a OTA.

1. No

2. Depends on the bootloader unlock method. No

3. You have to unlock bootloader to be able to install a custom recovery, you have to have a custom recovery to make nandroid backups or install custom ROM's.

4. Sorry, but I don't know for sure, I rooted on 2.19.40.18.

5. Just go into settings in the SuperSU app and do a full unroot.
[ZenFone 2 General] Maynard46:
hello - I want to root with option 2 - If you root via METHOD 2 you CAN UPDATE VIA OTA/NO BOOTLOOPS BUT YOU HAVE TO UNROOT FIRST BEFORE APPLYING OTA

So my question is when the next asus update comes out, rather than unroot and appling the update OTA....can i just keep the phone rooted and update manually via ADB without any issues?

the main goal for me in rooting is dumping the bloatware so if i do that and unroot and apply OTA i will get a bootloop. So i am wondering is i can root, dump bloatware then update manually without any problems

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oh also - do you need a SD card to flash a rom? i read in the thread about the bootloop recovery that it has to be on the SD and internal wont work - thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
Thank you for the reply

I just want to root my phone without loosing any installed games and data .As you said,

Can i directly root my phone without unlocking bootloader using method 3 for latest software version if it supports?
[ZenFone 2 General] samiul11:
stuck at loading

i used method 3 for rooting. it said rooting successful but after rebooting it stuck at loading screen. what should i do? mine is Z00AD :(
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
you need to wait for 5 to 10 mns after reboot

I have successfully rooted my phone using method 3

But FPS meter app and screen recorder apps with internal audio is not working for me

Can anyone please help here?

i didn't unlocked bootloader though
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Yes
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
Cool finally I have successfully rooted my phone using method 3

But FPS meter app and screen recorder apps with internal audio is not working for me

Can anyone please help here?

i didn't unlocked bootloader though
[ZenFone 2 General] alope:
Isn't there a BIG mistake in installing Xposed Framework?

I Think you have to install the .apk first, and THEN the Framework. (1. InstallXposedInstaller.bat || 2. InstallXposedFramework.bat)

That was the only way for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] loganj:
speed cap in ze551ml

Anybody else has a 1833 MHz speed cap with processors at "max"?

How did i noticed?

Well cpu-z (android store) show a 1833MHz while compressing with rar (android store) a file huge enough....lets say a iso file for example although the min and max speed supported for cpu was reported as 500 Mh and 2.3 GHz

Of course i thought that maybe the rar has some mercy for my cpu. but then ive try a benchmark program (antutu same store) the speed limit was still [MENTION=2194886]183[/MENTION]3MHz on all 4 processes.

The firmare was 2.20.40.59 WW

Now after downgrading to 2.14.40.19 my processors go up to 2.3 GHz

I'm curios which update changed the speed limit for ze551ml

Please if anybody can test this and report their results and firmware version it will be very helpful to find out which upgrade screw cpu speed.
[ZenFone 2 General] chooks06:
I had 1833MHz when I checked the running cores using Antutu. But power saver was on smart saving mode.

When performance mode was enabled it went back to 2333MHz.

Which makes sense..

Edit.. Power Saver app will keep nagging that the device is not in performance mode when attempting to run any benchmark if it is not in performance mode. Not sure if this came in .58 or .59 update.

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
[ZenFone 2 General] loganj:
my power saver was always on performance mode and still couldn't reach 2333MHz
[ZenFone 2 General] chooks06:
Forgot to mention. .I did a reset after updating to .59 version. Not sure if this was a factor.
[ZenFone 2 General] loganj:
it seems that after upgrading back .59 and reset the phone i get the 2.3 GHz

I should had thought about that wipe data thingy but probably 4 AM is not a good time to think over anything :)

thanks for the info :)
[ZenFone 2 General] filipe_m:
Hi,

I successfully root my Zenfone with method 3,

But when i reboot always displays the information: "Android is upgrading, Starting Apps"

It is normal? Any way to fix?

Thanks!!
[ZenFone 2 General] chooks06:
Glad the info was useful. Cheers!
[ZenFone 2 General] sportscrazed2:
So if you root via the one click method and install official twrp will that make otas not work? do you need stock recovery for ota? I just did it because I can and not really sure i want to bother with custom roms but, i do own titanium pro already so figured it was worth a shot
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Yes, if you used method 3, the one click method, you do not have to unroot, you just need the stock recovery to take OTA's.

I just fastboot flash the stock recovery, take the OTA, fastboot flash back to TWRP.

Edit: If you use Titanium Backup to freeze system apps, I heard you also have to unfreeze the apps to take the OTA.
[ZenFone 2 General] sportscrazed2:
Thanks sucks the that you have to flash back stock recovery but don't really need TWRP with stock rom.
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Yepper, Blame Asus, their OTA's check for stock recovery and won't install unless it finds one.

You could probably edit the update-binary script, but I'm not that good.

You could just stay on stock recovery, if your not going to use custom ROM's.

I mainly use TWRP to make nandroid backups, though I did flash SuperZen ROM.
[ZenFone 2 General] htc_softbank:
Not sure if you are still updating this FAQ, but thought I would share the one click bootloader unlock by sorg.

I used your guide for root, and recovery, but went with his unlock instead of the one in your guide due to it being less complicated.

Cheers again for the awesome work on this guide!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3155884
[ZenFone 2 General] mario1634:
Can anybody upload the fastboot flash tool zip file. Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Iqballoon:
still working with latets firmware right? (method 3)

i'm afraid it will stuck in bootloop if getting any ota
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Yepper, I just took the 2.20.40.59 OTA.

I don't modify any system files, I don't use Titanium to freeze apps, and I don't have Xposed installed.
[ZenFone 2 General] Iqballoon:
welp, bootloop with method 3 and .59 fw.

tried wipe cache. not work
[ZenFone 2 General] filipe_m:
Somebody can tell me if this normal?

It happened to somebody else?

Thanks!!
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Well that's strange.

And you did not modify any system files or use Titanium to freeze apps or have Xposed installed?

What version of stock recovery did you flash back to?

Did you make a nandroid backup with TWRP before you took the OTA?

If so you should be able to flash back to TWRP and restore your nandroid.

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Nope, mine does not do it, only if I wipe cache and dalvik cache.

Rebooted 3 times and never saw it.

You can try wiping cache and dalvik cache, see if that fixes it.

Otherwise I would think it's some app you installed causing it, like Xposed or something.

You could uninstall one app at a time and reboot each time.
[ZenFone 2 General] Iqballoon:
stock recovery and .59 fw

tried to wipe cache then unroot via method 3 then root again somehow it works :silly:

fw .59 rooted :D
[ZenFone 2 General] filipe_m:
Thanks for the answer.

I not installed TWRP yet ...

To install it, after having made root, have to make the bootloader unlock?
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Great, glad you got it working. I would sure like to know what caused the bootloop though.

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I don't remember the stock recovery, can't you wipe cache and dalvik cache in the stock recovery.

But yes, you have to unlock the bootloader to be able to install TWRP.
[ZenFone 2 General] sportscrazed2:
worked for me the other day took two tries but, it stuck. there is always the unroot script if afraid it will brick.
[ZenFone 2 General] Mael_RadecFR:
I don't know how to install Viper4Android, I need help please
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
Best method for rooting

Hi friends,

I want to root my zenfone 2 for FPS meter,screen recording with internal audio,xposed framework

Anyone got all of them working after rooting?

Thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 General] Siddk007:
[MENTION=5650813]mhp1995[/MENTION] stock recovery for Z008 2.20.40.41 has file recovery.dat!! how can i flash it. its not an image file, also size is in kbs
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
Instructions were mentioned in OP

You can try that

BTW did you try Xposed Framework?
[ZenFone 2 General] loganj:
anybody has a wpa_supplicant for ze551ml with adhoc patch applied to it? or something like that :)

im not sure how it goes.

on my nexus 5 use to be enough to just modify the wpa_supplicant.conf and everything was ok

but on this device i can't connect to the network even though i can see the network in the list....it just can't connect to it
[ZenFone 2 General] lasantaloans:
I can not get xposed to install no matter what I tried on .59 update. I am rooted but I have not installed twrp or unlocked the bootloader.
[ZenFone 2 General] aBg_rOnGak:
I think you need to get your bootloader unlocked, install twrp, and lastly install xposed
[ZenFone 2 General] ahrei:
thank you

it work on my phone thank you my saviour
[ZenFone 2 General] g220_clay02:
Rooted thru Method 3

Hi, i rooted my zf2 using method 3 stated here so i can apply OTA without having to unroot. After that I installed Xposed Framework and some modules. I also installed the viper4android and it works perfectly and recently, there was an update from Asus, that was 20Mb update. I downloaded it and installed it in my phone and I ended up in boot-loop. :eek:

What do you think the mistake I did? Is there anyway to recover from boot-loop without deleting my files? :confused:

Sorry for my bad english. Thanks! :D :fingers-crossed:

PS: I can flash a fresh firmware but i don't want to delete my files. thanks.:cool:
[ZenFone 2 General] gh0st-:
Hey Man, have you tried the said Link? :)
[ZenFone 2 General] dineshdotcom2000:
Said link is Rooted and if any thing happens to the device i cant take it to the service center. They take only Official ROM device into the cervice cente. After rooting Warranty void till i re flash stock ROM.
[ZenFone 2 General] mhp1995:
Ok try this... Turn ur device off.. Press power button + volume up button...When it vibrates leave the power button and keep pressing the volume up button...Ur device should be in fastboot mode...Try this method and let me know if this works :)
[ZenFone 2 General] mhp1995:
I dont think it works with zenfone 2... If this method works i would happily make a guide for this but i seriously doubt it works with our zenfone
[ZenFone 2 General] mhp1995:
PLEASE CHECK YOUR PHONE MODEL BEFORE DOWNLOADING ANY FIRMWARE AS FLASHING THE DIFFERENT FIRMWARE CAN CAUSE BOOTLOOPS SO PLEASE BE SURE WHAT PHONE MODEL YOU HAVE....

Please refer this guide for stock roms http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/orig-development/ota-links-stock-rom-t3093999

Alternatively you can also download stock rom from official Asus site http://www.asus.com/in/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/ Select OS as Android and start downloading the firmware...
[ZenFone 2 General] mhp1995:
If i am not wrong you can anytime flash the stock rom...You just have to boot it into fastboot mode and flash the stock rom :)