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[ZenFone 2 General] quack75:
I have updated superSU and binary without problems, my phone is rooted with method 3, but I think that for the next firmware update I will have unroot. We hope that someone update the root package with last version [emoji28]

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[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
Anyone can update the one click root kit (method 3) with the updated superSU binaries available as zip in xda. You just have to know how to extract/compress the _SU.tgz archive available within the root kit using 7zip for instance.

Download the last superSU binaries archive, unzip, select these folders:

common, x86, x64

to replace the existing one in _SU.tgz.

If you're not comfortable with doing it, just normally update superSU and binaries when you will be prompted to in android.

Note: Once the Android 6.0 will be available, I will sideload the full OTA with adb and will wipe the cache. But I will wait a confirmation from Shakalaka or other members to confirm the method 3 still works with or without modification.
[ZenFone 2 General] robot_head:
Is flashing supersu through tethered recovery still an option, probably the easiest. It's the 2 for 1.... Flash one zip and get root and supersu installed. I hope 6.0 is as easy or is it all funky and creepy and give me the heeby jeeby's.
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
Battery drain issue: some causes

Hey,

For those who have battery drain issue some apps may be responsible.

Today, thanks to tinycore, I can always monitor cpu/ram load and I found out my CPU overloaded whereas phone activity was idle. With OS monitor (download from f-droid if you want a more recent version) I found out that Asus Cover process was about 18% constant cpu load.

Solution if you find out an app overload your cpu and drain your battery, try to kill its process with OS monitor and run the app again if needed or restart phone. If it doesn't solve the issue, consider uninstall/disable/reinstall the app and clear its data and cache.
[ZenFone 2 General] intelprakash:
Thanks for the info mate! [emoji4]

Tried, but stuck in bootloop. I tried to put the common, x64 & x86 from latest SuperSu build, but it didn't work. Can you please explain a bit more...
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
I'm sorry, I updated the toolkit but didn't test it yet. What happened before bootloop? Did you see that the root script was running on your phone or not at all? Are you sure you didn't delete existing specific files in _SU.tgz before adding the new ones because the original _SU.tgz contains files that don't exist in the updated binaries, you have to keep them in their place, did you? Are you sure the updated _SU.tgz has the same tree structure as the original?

An alternative to this rootkit would be using the windroid toolkit available in xda. I didn't test it to root but some users reported it was ok. You'll have to unroot via superSU app then.
[ZenFone 2 General] intelprakash:
First of all there's no file called _SU.tgz in toolkit from method 3. There's only file called supersu.tgz in a folder called files. I updated the supersu.tgz common, x64 & x86 with the latest SuperSU build (Flashable zip). Yes i did leave existing file on common folder untouched. Everything went well, I did see script run on both fastboot screen & cmd window on PC. PC said you phone is successfully rooted. But after finishing all the process on fastboot the mobile restarts and get stuck in bootloop (Asus doted circle screen)
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
Sorry, you're right. I didn't have access to the toolkit to check when I wrote my posts. Thank you for having tested this solution. I'm sorry it didn't work as expected.

I guess the best way would be asking the toolkit author to help us with it or ask him to update it. I think the author is [MENTION=724785]Shakalaka[/MENTION]. Otherwise, feedback is good about Windroid toolkit.
[ZenFone 2 General] TheAndroidDeveloper:
I have a faulty display so I need to take my device to service centre. I have a rooted device with XOSP rom installed. To go back to stock Zenfone2 rom should I flash the firmware file only using adb sideload. Will this get the stock recovery back and would it turn the white splash screen to black again?? Or any more steps needed ( should I also flash droidboot.img, boot.img as mentioned in the post for getting the ota update ) I need to claim my warranty. Please help me. Your help would be appreciated.
[ZenFone 2 General] jaigupta:
I have same question.
[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
Hi, do you know where on the phone ASUS keeps the (non animated) wallpapers?

Can't find them.. thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] wykydwyrm:
Asus just posted a firmwarwe for ze551kl V1.17.40.1234 for WW
[ZenFone 2 General] dh_711:
Go to the stock File Manager, tap on the three dots, uncheck "Hide System Files"

Then go to the root folder>etc>LauncherRes

Done.
[ZenFone 2 General] Stryker_Echo9er:
I flashed a feb 2016 stock rom zip file on my zenfone 2 ze551ml via sideload and flashed TWRP 3. Now the phone doesnt go into recovery mode, i can go into fastboot but when i select reboot recovery mode it just restarts and the phone boots up normally. There is no dead android or anything. It just restarts normally when i even tried going into recovery using adb shell by enabling usb debugging. Someone please help.

I tried flashing older and newer recoveries but with no luck. I even tried flashing twrp again.
[ZenFone 2 General] sTIMulat3:
In order to unvoid your warranty, you would have to relock the bootloader, which currently is impossible
[ZenFone 2 General] robot_head:
Try and flash droidboot.img in fastboot

fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img

It's in the stock asus rom
[ZenFone 2 General] wykydwyrm:
Just thought I'd inquire if anyone else had issues with xposed on firmware ze551kl V1.17.40.1234 for ww? I bootlooped with 79 and 80 sdk21_arm64, will try again with 78 tomorrow; takes forever to "upgrade apps" after uninstalling xposed
[ZenFone 2 General] joseste4:
I have the ZenFone 2 ze551ml and this worked for me. Try and see hopefully it works for you.

You may also try replacing the assett file of your xposed V80 sdk21_arm64 with the assett file from my modded file.

Set SuperSU to grant and run THIS xposed file. It's a modded file using Xposed V66 assett file and Xposed V80 sdk21 x86 files. Install this as you normally would. (Using OP instructions) and you should have no issues. This will work for anyone who took the the January update and this latest one as well.

Just run xposed framework batch file and then xposed installer batch file.

Once everything is done set SuperSU back to prompt.

Then sit back grab a cold one and watch the magic happen. Lol

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B02o64D8B9crSGZoMllNWUVWSzA
[ZenFone 2 General] wykydwyrm:
Thanks [MENTION=5844081]joseste4[/MENTION], much appreciated! Seems to be good now?
[ZenFone 2 General] joseste4:
Happy to help.
[ZenFone 2 General] sci05:
i used method 3 to root and got the follow while rooting:

Connect your device with your computer and prepare to ROOT

!!! DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE WHILE ROOTING !!!

Press any key to continue . . .

Rooting, please be patient ..

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/resize2fs' (6 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.250s]

writing '/system/bin/resize2fs'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.421s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/tune2fs' (1386 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.281s]

writing '/system/bin/tune2fs'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.452s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/partlink' (2941 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.312s]

writing '/system/bin/partlink'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.484s

...

(bootloader) Start partitioning

OKAY [ 0.390s]

finished. total time: 0.390s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/logcat' (4 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.234s]

writing '/system/bin/logcat'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.406s

...

(bootloader) Stop partitioning

OKAY [ 0.406s]

finished. total time: 0.406s

All done, enjoy your ROOTED device :)

by shakalaca (http://23pin.logdown.com)

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.094s

Press any key to continue . . .

Anyone else have the problem? when i check it seems like i have supersu installed
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
Test if it properly worked with any root checker you'll find on play store. If it worked don't worry.
[ZenFone 2 General] aquibs71:
asus zenfone 2 ze551ml

i want root my device..

i have kingo root ..after 64% restarted evrytime..how can i root my device??????? help me plzzz

---------- Post added at 10:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 PM ----------

plzzz tell me how to root asus zenfone 2 ze551ml without computer
[ZenFone 2 General] joseste4:
You need a computer. Just use 1 click root. You'll be don't in 2 minutes.
[ZenFone 2 General] entinggi:
Bootloop

Hi guys need help. I successfully rooted my zenfone 2 (Z008) After rooting I tried installing the xposed framework using the method stated in the original post. After launching the installxposedframework bat file my phone has been in a bootloop ever since. I did a data/factory reset and data cache wipe but still the problem persist. Any ideas how to solve the problem?

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] EndNinja:
Hello! I was just wondering what method to use to root my (ze550ml). Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] TheAndroidDeveloper:
I didn't relock the bootloader but just changed the splashscreen image to black again . And just side loaded the stock ROM and took my phone to service center .I got my warranty and they changed my faulty display .
[ZenFone 2 General] entinggi:
Solved my issue. I used this method shown here

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-unbrick-asus-zenfone-2-fix-bootloop-issues-1511521

with Z008_WW_2.20.40.135 pre rooted image
[ZenFone 2 General] grendude:
You gotta read about this experience

https://twitter.com/asus_customer_s
[ZenFone 2 General] entinggi:
Been trying to install xposed on my ze550 using the method posted in the 1st post but i keep on getting bootloop. Does anyone know any work around for this problem?

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] TheAndroidDeveloper:
Can u please mention the steps .I have xposed on my ZE551ML . The steps are

1. Install the xposed framework apk ( Depends on your android version so please download the correct apk and zip file)

2. Then boot into recovery and flash the zip file of xposed framework

3..Then wipe caches and then reboot system

4. This would not end in bootloop

And if this method doesn't work and then please try any custom ROM available for your device and then try the above steps again
[ZenFone 2 General] entinggi:
I used the method posted in the 1st post under section 6) Xposed which is using the bat. Thanks for the suggestion [MENTION=7130063]TheAndroidDeveloper[/MENTION] I will give it a go.
[ZenFone 2 General] entinggi:
Finally got my xposed working on my ZE550ML. I used the ADB method from this thread http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-install-xposed-installer-t3116476 and also the file was downloaded from that thread too. It seems like the file I used previously was the one which caused the bootloop.
[ZenFone 2 General] DeadEx:
Issue after ota

my asus zenfone 2 was rooted with one click i unroot it and apply ota

then i try to root it again with one click root and know is getting into a loop

also when rooting the cmd give this fails/denied opctions

Rooting, please be patient ..

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/resize2fs' (6 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.215s]

writing '/system/bin/resize2fs'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.370s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/tune2fs' (1386 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.263s]

writing '/system/bin/tune2fs'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.417s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/partlink' (2941 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.300s]

writing '/system/bin/partlink'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.453s

...

(bootloader) Start partitioning

OKAY [ 0.335s]

finished. total time: 0.336s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/logcat' (4 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.215s]

writing '/system/bin/logcat'...

FAILED (remote: Permission denied

)

finished. total time: 0.371s

...

(bootloader) Stop partitioning

OKAY [ 0.319s]

finished. total time: 0.321s

All done, enjoy your ROOTED device :)

by shakalaca

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.092s
[ZenFone 2 General] :
hey there, am having issue with DPI change

in Path app (social network) profile picture seems to be corrupted.

how to make it normal again without reverting back the DPI value?

thanks in advance

PS. this does not apply when using custom rom on dpi change.
[ZenFone 2 General] HufflepuffBR:
Trying to root Zenfone 2 via 1-Click using Linux

My output

Zenfone 2 gets into the "open robot" window, asking for normal reboot/bootloader options

Any tip?
[ZenFone 2 General] yknip:
Root Method 3 for linux

It appears the Root.sh script for Method 3 (linux) attempts to execute adb.mac and fastboot.mac in the files/ subdirectory. This produces errors, because both these files are Mach-0 i386 executables (such executables will not run on a standard Debian-like system):

root@dahlia:/home/mark/phones/zenphone2/ZenFoneRootKit# ./Root.sh

Connect your device with your computer and prepare to ROOT

!!! DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE WHILE ROOTING !!!

./adb.mac: 1: ./adb.mac: Syntax error: ")" unexpected
./adb.mac: 1: ./adb.mac: Syntax error: ")" unexpected

Rooting, please be patient ..

./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected
./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected

All done, enjoy your ROOTED device :)
by shakalaca (link to shakalaca's website)

./fastboot.mac: 1: ./fastboot.mac: Syntax error: "(" unexpected

Has anyone successfully rooted from any gnu/linux system using this method?
[ZenFone 2 General] gangster429:
I have the same issue I couldn't find a solution .

Using methode 3

Tried with 2 different Windows 10 and 2 different Windows 7 .

I installed adb driver and android sdk.

Changed bat script and started from cmd all this didn't help.

Is there solution for this?

'".\fastboot.exe"' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
[ZenFone 2 General] papero68:
[MENTION=479387]gangster429[/MENTION] you have to write fastboot.exe and NOt "fastboot.exe"

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[ZenFone 2 General] xpen.xda:
I think fastboot.exe should be either in your Windows path or in the very same directory (folder) of the script.

.\command tries to execute that command in the same folder as the script (well actually in the current folder set by the script, but let's not split hair here)

Hope this helps
[ZenFone 2 General] gangster429:
Oke I found the solution it is the drivers.

I changed the script and tried diffrend all same thing happend.

I tryied last thing I gave in the codes manually exp. .\fastboot.exe flash /system/bin/resize2fs magic

then I saw it was waiting for phone host unknown.

And that is the problem.

I reinstalled my desktop it crashed due the cleaning lady who took power cord off (not first time).

In developer mode activate usb debugging mode.

I installed adb-setup-1.4.3.exe without plugging phone

reboot then plugged phone and installe software of phone all of them.

While the phone is open I runned CheckBeforeAction.bat phone rebooted itself

after its been fully rebooted I run root.bat

Phone rebooted

Its works

ps: Dont forget to puss thanks button if it help you :)
[ZenFone 2 General] c_arivazhagan:
Shipping the phone back to ASUS - How to bring it back to Factory condition?

My phone has SIM1 hardware issue. Called ASUS, they asked me to ship the phone back to them for service. I always enjoyed custom ROM's.

I have it currently rooted and running latest ASUS STOCK ROM and have TWRP Recovery.

How do I bring it back to factory condition?

I am thinking about wiping internal storage and installing latest ASUS STOCK ROM using ADB Side load (via TWRP Advanced).

I am also planning to download stock recovery flash it through ODIN.

Any help is appreciated.

Ari
[ZenFone 2 General] gab_ITA:
I have a few questions: so I have to unroot to install a new OTA ? I have a ze551ml_z00ad model, will it work ?
[ZenFone 2 General] _WiNNa_:
If you wanna play safe, you have to unroot, unxposed, unadaway, unbusybox, (...) for OTA.
[ZenFone 2 General] paolinhos:
Yes you need to unroot, however the device goes on bootloop.
[ZenFone 2 General] Nono-Skorium:
Yep, run unroot.bat it will remove root and xposed if installed. I never removed ad blocker or busybox, and never got a problem updating via OTA. I have do it for the latest update once more.
[ZenFone 2 General] Zhabishe:
I just wanted to ask about NTFS OTG support.

So the instruction says I have to replace original "vold" file with the one provided in the post. Link is dead btw, so I found another one: http://www.ez-pg.com/ntfs-support-for-otg-drives.html

Replaced it via Root Explorer (adbd Insecure doesn't seem to work as for now) but my smartphone still won't recognize NTFS pendrives.

I'm running stock firmware with all updates.
[ZenFone 2 General] chintu_2000:
Are you sure its a hardware issue of sim-1, as many times there are issues of the rom also.

I had the same problem, when i was using RR (almost 3 months back). I also thought the same that it's a hardware issue and installed the stock rom unrooted version (the original one)

As soon as i installed the stock version and doing lot of things to bring it to factory version, i thought of giving a last try, and to my surprise my sim 1 started working.

Why don't you try it once.
[ZenFone 2 General] dimitrakhs1:
:crying: Viper drivers won't installed on stock .174 It won't recognise busybox
[ZenFone 2 General] regor_nono:
Can you add downgrading firmware? Got this link: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/12/how-to-downgrade-asus-zenfone-2-firmware.html
[ZenFone 2 General] pctec919:
Maybe a Thread with video's on How use and operate would be great too.
[ZenFone 2 General] rseiler:
Yes, that would be much appreciated, because from what I understand it's dozens upon dozens of things.

Is root actually required to remove much of the bloat?

It's interesting that OTA doesn't return everything.
[ZenFone 2 General] Harfainx:
Yes, there's a lot that you can't remove or disable without root. You can uninstall updates from them, but you can't remove them. Most of the third party stuff you can remove, but the ASUS stuff you can't (most of it).
[ZenFone 2 General] DannyElfman:
Same here ! How does one unroot its phone ? :)

Thanks btw for the great first post :D
[ZenFone 2 General] Harfainx:
Unroot with SuperSU? Just run the full unroot.

Or wait for pre-rooted image and flash that.
[ZenFone 2 General] DannyElfman:
Thanks. Did not know there was a SuperSU option to unroot :D
[ZenFone 2 General] Mrinal Roy:
Cant root. Its not working...after typing "T4" its not going to the fastboot...nothing happens. I have instaled device adb and usb drivers. :(
[ZenFone 2 General] ycavan:
Did you put your phone in fast boot?

Disconnect phone

Shut down your phone

Hold volume up

Hold power button until phone vibrates. Keep up volume held until you see fast boot

Plug usb cable in and type T4
[ZenFone 2 General] Harfainx:
Please don't cross-post the same thing in multiple threads. It makes it difficult to know when someone has answered. I answered with other questions in another thread. We can help you get it working.
[ZenFone 2 General] lebron92:
Apply OTA i.e. google play service

Hi guys,

I have successfully rooted my device thanks to the comprehensive guide here. A big thank you to all contributors!

But now my gmail app will not work unless I do the google update, I tried the adb method but whenever I enter recovery, my device cannot apply adb updates, it is not connected.

I feel so tempted to just press update on my phone aka OTA but am afraid phone will brick or something.

Any advice guys?

Much appreciated,

M
[ZenFone 2 General] Ace42:
You mean the update from the Play Store & not the Asus OTA, right..? The phone ships with 6.5.x of Google Play services, but recent versions if gmail rely on at least 7.2.99 or something like that.

Anyway, you can update Google play services without affecting root. YouTube will also display the nag message.

As for adb just make sure you have all the drivers, especially the Asus drivers. Wouldn't hurt using another USB port either, changing ports allowed my phone to be detected right away. Make sure USB debugging is enabled and try to disable mtp access.

"I'd Totally Hug You, If That Was Something I Did"
[ZenFone 2 General] lebron92:
Hi, thx for the quick reply.

Yes google playstore update, isnt that considered OTA also? Newbie rooter here haha.

So root will not b affected by non asus updates?
[ZenFone 2 General] Ace42:
You can update Google apps without losing root, only the Asus ota will kill root. Also you can turn off auto update from the settings menu in the Play store. If you revert to an older version of gmail you should be able to avoid updating Google play services.

"I'd Totally Hug You, If That Was Something I Did"
[ZenFone 2 General] sangalaviral:
Do i need to unfreeze frozen apps from Titanium backup before un-root to apply OTA?
[ZenFone 2 General] MikeGalaxy:
OK to do OTA updates after flashing CN to WW?

If we followed the instructions on section 5 (CN to WW), can we use OTA updates from now on or how does that work?

I had to rename the "WW" file to "CN" in order for the phone to recognize that there was an OTA update to install so I'm wondering how it would recognize new WW OTA updates.

Thanks so much for making this thread, finally switched from CN to WW successfully. :good: :D
[ZenFone 2 General] thedisturbedone:
No.
[ZenFone 2 General] radier:
The ASUS Zenfone 2 Review
[ZenFone 2 General] IronMan_in:
swiftkey after dpi change

8) Adjusting DPI without root
​

Credit goes to BurritoBashr

To adjust the DPI follow the steps below,

THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT

.

Note: I have used the DPI 250 here you can adjust the DPI according to your own taste. The default DPI is 480

1) Enable USB Debugging

2) Start ADB and check if you see your device by typing

adb devices

3) If you see your phone go ahead and type

adb shell wm density 250

4) Reboot your phone to apply the effects system wide.

_____________________________​

9) NTFS support for OTG devices
​

Credit goes to sorg

Zenfone 2 has native support for NTFS and even support write! It has kernel module and even tools to check and format for NTFS.

But strangely, NTFS support is blocked in vold (auto-mounting service). I've made patch to allow NTFS volume mounting.

This patch is not 100% safe

because it doesn't check NTFS volume before mounting. So, it checks for exFAT (and mount if succeed) then check for FAT/FAT32 (and mount if succeed), and then blindly tries to mount NTFS (it will refuse to mount if it's not NTFS but won't detect errors if they exist on disk).

How to install:

1) You need root.

2) unpack attached archive and replace /system/bin/vold

3) set permissions 755 (rwxr-xr-x): chmod 755 /system/bin/vold

4) reboot

Patched vold is compatible with Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, ZE550ML), Zenfone 5 (BETA Lollipop FW) and probably other Zenfone versions.

​

Click to download [URL="http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3284993&d=1430160126"]vold_with_NTFS[/URL]

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After changing the dpi, swiftkey is not working. goes out of screen with large buttons.how to make it work?

everything else worked great! thanx.