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[ZenFone 2 General] Rappala:
Can't Unroot

I rooted and unrooted the phone with the .bat's but now I want to root it again and when I open the root .bat the phone enters in fastboot mode. What should I do?
[ZenFone 2 General] junnojules:
Up!
[ZenFone 2 General] Stephen 26:
I tried the first method..at FIRST I can't detect my device..so I downloaded ADB drivers from the given link .I extracted the package but there is no setup file..how do I install it? ..help .I'm trying to do it my zf2 ze551ml 2 gb...my pc Windows 8.1

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
[ZenFone 2 General] chairsz:
Having this exact same problem and tried this solution, it still went through far enough for me to enter T4 option after ACCEPT and then whammy, "waiting for devices" and then squilcho.. nada...

this is all done with z2 on

this is with the CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel root method...

runnin ww 2.20.40.59...

2gb 551ml
[ZenFone 2 General] Velfess:
I'm trying first method and it doesn't show nothing when I tyoe "adb devices" in CMD.

I installed ADB drivers. W7 64bit.

In device manager it shows "MTP USB Device" when I try to update drivers to ADB even with USB Debugging Enabled.

Edit: I followed same steps on other PC, ale everything worked out fine.
[ZenFone 2 General] CikiwDroid:
Thanks for methods, i'll try for my zenny :p:fingers-crossed: hope this works .
[ZenFone 2 General] Prags:
Hi, I tried the METHOD 3 but I only get "01234567890ABCDEF" and not "01234567890ABCDEF fastboot".

What i'm doind wrong ?

(sorry for the english)
[ZenFone 2 General] WaiLam:
Will my device be wiped when using this to Root ?
[ZenFone 2 General] squo_85:
Hey, I'm going to try root my device.

The first method looks easy. Someone tried this?

Or better to do it with the second one?

Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z00AD przy użyciu Tapatalka
[ZenFone 2 General] JRSouth:
Bricked - Any help appreciated

So I successfully rooted my ZenFone 2 ZE500CL about a week prior to the OTA update coming out. Unfortunately I didn't catch it in time and it installed automatically. Now it only boots to the AT&T splash screen. I can access the device through ADB and also enter recovery mode by holding Power & Vol +. Has anybody else had this happen? Does anybody have any insight how I can unbrick it?
[ZenFone 2 General] luisoman2000:
flash full firmware via adb
[ZenFone 2 General] bravecookie:
Thanks! Really panicked at the 'funked up' images, but finally got into cwm^^
[ZenFone 2 General] chtivain:
Thanks it works for me (ZE500CL).

Good bye the f***ing pre-installed applications :)
[ZenFone 2 General] situz:
Maybe i've found a solution to "waiting for device" status. The problem is software related and isn't only for adb as suggested in the tutorial you have found but also for fastboot. I'm under Debian 8 and i've tried latest version of tools and b00m, it works! Let me know if you solve too! You can easily found the tools typing in google "simmac/minimal_adb_fastboot" and download the zip from github.
[ZenFone 2 General] tagilbo:
I have rooted with the cwm-method, after reboot the device is rooted, but after another reboot its unrooted.

Any suggestion to solve this please?

And another question. The temporary cwm is able to install twrp (without open bootloader)? :)
[ZenFone 2 General] ext23:
does the one-click root instal CWM permanently?
[ZenFone 2 General] jegglex8:
What if I root my phone and did not use any custom rom, will it still update the phone? like the system and UI. thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] jsimonson0:
Many thanks to you and your process; it helped me recover from a rather nasty OTA bootloop combined with "Permissions Denied" when trying to use Fastboot recovery. The temp CWM got me to the point where I could push the latest WW firmware onto my phone and boot up again after an anxious overnight bricking.
[ZenFone 2 General] mzzxx11:
I've used the first method with the .BAT file. Everything seems to work fine, the phone reboots but I open a terminal and type "su" it just hangs. Not getting the # prompt.

Has the phone been rooted properly or is something stuffed?

The model is ASUS_Z00AD

Also, the phone was previously rooted with Kingroot but that wasn't removed properly, the phone was just reset (wasn't done by me, just go the phone that way). Could this cause an issue with the oneclickroot procedure?

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] wasiq224:
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but does the bootloader need to be unlocked in order to root?
[ZenFone 2 General] arv.singh:
Hm, nothing is happening for me, I followed everything correctly but when I clicked press a key to continue, nothing happens to my phone, screen stays on and that's about it. I waited for about 10 mins.

NVM, I fixed it using this tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l-l96jtt10
[ZenFone 2 General] Babyface_InTheHouse:
does it work on software version 2.20.40.97 . . . ?

I want to use the One click root method. . . but does it work on my zenfone 2 version rite now?

software version is 2.20.40.97. . . ?
[ZenFone 2 General] W.Kuyt:
Bootloop after methode 1

Hello Guys,

thanks for the great guide. First i used Methode 2. All went well.

Yesterday i tryed methode 1 and now my device is in a bootloop.

I tryed to get out of it by using the guide "Fix a bootloop on a rooted Zenfone 2" but now result because i can't get to de external sd card. ( i tryed to mount the sd card but without any result)

So can someone help me please!
[ZenFone 2 General] boblzer0:
Same question here. I tried method 1 and it appeared to work but when I run run checker it says I don't have root.
[ZenFone 2 General] robieab:
Unfortunately Google play services has stopped zenfone 2

I did the root steps, clearly I messed up the steps .

I would appreciate any help you can give me.

I used the one step process I was able to root the phone, but I must have deleted some files.

Now all my application have the error

"Unfortunately Google play services has stopped."

Cant open any app on the phone

What I did so far:

Reset the whole phone to factory settings. Wiped everything.

Data and cache on the recover mode. I still have the error

Im trying to load up the original firmware but I think Im doing something wrong.

I have the ADB installed already however the devices is not showing on my computer.

Tried other ADB installer, It was recognized but the commands are not working.

Google play services currently have greyed out Disable button and force stop.

What I have active on is just the "Manage Space" and "Clear Cache"

Thanks in advance for any feedback
[ZenFone 2 General] taro1:
I used temporary CWM to backup system to SD card already.

Could I used it to restore system by temporary CWM?
[ZenFone 2 General] Druboo666:
any way to relock bootloder on zenfone 2

zenfone 6,5, & 4 have a re locking method
[ZenFone 2 General] A_Bunny:
As far as I know there is no way to relock the bootloader on the device as of yet. Though it may be possible in the future.
[ZenFone 2 General] sahilrai85:
Worked Perfect with me

all apps and data as it same not required backup thumbs Up

Keep It Up bro...
[ZenFone 2 General] zenfone2ze55ml:
can i have a question that after root my zenfone 2 ze551ml..when update the app in google play some of the apps update take so long..why??
[ZenFone 2 General] rpsouza:
Method 2 changes the bootloader? If I use will void the warranty?
[ZenFone 2 General] dearblues:
Z00AD model

tried to root my phone today. but after entering T4. and cmd change to <waiting for device> it just stop there. anyone can help me on this?
[ZenFone 2 General] noop99:
did you right click and actually extract the CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel.zip into a folder and then launch the bat file?
[ZenFone 2 General] wiking76:
Method 1: ONE-CLICK root is reliable on 500CL?
[ZenFone 2 General] jpaguado@delta-assurances:
Unroot prior to OTA ?

Yes but how, please ?
[ZenFone 2 General] GeorgeGranch:
Hi guys, i just got my zenfone ZE551ML Z00ADB so i wanted to instal CM. I need to root it first right? Can anyone please tell me how? I guess i need to downgrade firmware somehow because im running 2.20.40.104 right now and i tried the second method but that definitely didnt work, end up in boot loap. I did some searching for how to do that but didnt really find out. Now i managed to return it to previous state but google aps stop working. Please help.
[ZenFone 2 General] hasan217:
So did anyone try rooting after the latest OTA update? Does it work after updating... I'm asking so I can know it worth's updating if its not possible to root the latest firmware..
[ZenFone 2 General] rudim:
i did it rooted from the latest with one click root
[ZenFone 2 General] Pranay Singh:
This firmware V2.20.40.139?
[ZenFone 2 General] jamesta:
Where do you find rooted build of 2.20.40.139 so can flash over stock?
[ZenFone 2 General] mattlach:
Does this work on latest OTA?

I just got a Zenfone 2 (base 1.8Ghz model) and trying to decide if I should bring it current with OTA updates before rooting it.

Thanks,

Matt

edit:

Never mind, I just saw the post above. :p
[ZenFone 2 General] mattlach:
Hmm.

So I'm having some issues and could use a bit of help.

Without installing ADB drivers, but with debug mode fully on, as soon as I launch the Root_Zenfone.bat file, it says to press any key to continue. Once pressed the phone reboots and goes into some sort of recovery, where there are a few options:

-Normal Boot

-Power Off

-Recovery Mode

-Restart Bootloader

Meanwhile the computer screen says <Waiting for Device>

If I choose "Normal Boot" it boots up, and the <waiting for device > continues eternally.

If I choose "Recovery Mode" it just says "Error!" and nothing further happens.

So, I am stuck.

Now, if this is due to ADB drivers not being installed, I can install those, but I presume this is the "ASUS Android USB drivers" zip. For some reason Chrome is refusing to download this file saying it is malicious.

So now I am stuck. Any thoughts?
[ZenFone 2 General] mattlach:
Turns out this was my own fault.

I was trying to do this from a Virtual Machine, and the host was grabbing the USB connection to the phone on reboot.

From a bare metal windows install this worked just fine.

Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] brokey:
I have the ZE551 Zenfone 2 model and have recently ran into the camera problem...camera not able to start as well as the mirror app...have trawled the web for an answer but have yet to find one...

Another problem has arisen in that when I try to reboot the phone into recovery mode (I have rooted the phone but still have the stock ROM) I get a USB icon and not the index of options to install via sideload etc...

Has anyone else seen this and know what it is?

cheers

col
[ZenFone 2 General] jamesta:
Not sure about the camera problem but when trying to go into recovery do you get the Android logo with red " ! " ?

If you use CWM_Zenfone2_Intel.zip

It has a file to boot into temp cwm recovery with more options to install zip files from sd card..etc.

I'm using rooted (stock)WW.2.20.40.139 with no issues.
[ZenFone 2 General] brokey:
No, I just get the USB icon on the screen...

Unfortunately I gave that a go and the USB icon appeared again...

Cant install an earlier version of the firmware as I cant access recovery mode...

Thanks

cheers

col
[ZenFone 2 General] aviv0404:
I rooted using the first method and when I tried to give permissions to game killer or game hacker I had told to root ny phone

But when I gave permissions to Freedom the program worked.

Root checker is saying that I have root, but no ADB root shell (if it helps)
[ZenFone 2 General] Rownak:
Warranty

Will it void my warranty after unrooting? :mad:
[ZenFone 2 General] LeftonJackman:
Super quick! Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] citysid:
Awesome worked like a charm. Simple and easy for anyone
[ZenFone 2 General] wiking76:
500CL, 550ML or 551ML?
[ZenFone 2 General] citysid:
I have the 551ML ( 4GB RAM and 64GB storage) version
[ZenFone 2 General] wiking76:
i hope that someone with 500CL tells me that it works very fine
[ZenFone 2 General] sixth.insomniac:
Did you have the latest firmware update 2.20.40.139 before rooting your device ?
[ZenFone 2 General] citysid:
No I was on the 2.20.40.63 when I rooted mine.

It might work though since it's still on the 2.20.40 builds.
[ZenFone 2 General] pozum:
root is gone

Hi!

I rooted my ZE551ML using this method and it worked like a charm back in June!

After that, I was not able to update the phone via automatic updates, so I went to Asus website, downloaded the firmware and updated the phone from the phone's internal memory.

Now the Root is gone. Root checker says its gone. Apps that need root do not work as well.

What did I do wrong? Any help would be appreciated!!!

Thanks guys
[ZenFone 2 General] Antonio.ati:
Does it Work for The at&t version?
[ZenFone 2 General] dssagar93:
While ROOTING ZE551ML VIA TEMPORARY CWM....commands are not being issued...it just stays there and nothing(no root) happens...Please help :)
[ZenFone 2 General] ssbt:
500CL user here and I am successfully rooted mine using Temporary CWM without any hassle. Have no luck with the one click root though. don't know why.
[ZenFone 2 General] the_rhino:
I am trying to root my phone using the One-Click method, modifying the bat commands for bash and I'm running into an issue - when I run commands via fastboot (using sudo) they always fail. This is what happens:

craig@craig-X58A-UD3R:~/Downloads/ZenFoneRootKit/files > sudo fastboot flash /system/bin/resize2fs magic
[sudo] password for craig:
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending '/system/bin/resize2fs' (6 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.219s]
writing '/system/bin/resize2fs'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 0.374s

ADB commands seem to pass fine, just anything using fastboot always fails. Does anyone have any suggestions? For further information, I have tried running the script in Virtualbox (win7 guest os) but ran into the same problem.

Phone Info-

Model: Z00AD

Build: WW_2.20.40.139_20151104

Computer Info:

Linux Mint 17.2

adb and fastboot installed

--EDIT--

Ok, I was able to achieve root via the temporary CWM method using VirtualBox and Windows 7 guest-os. I still can't push fastboot commands via bash though.
[ZenFone 2 General] Triquepouille:
Hello Guys,

Sorry for my English... :o

After ROOTING ZE551ML VIA TEMPORARY CWM and then UN-ROOTING...

Is Asus support to see if the phone was ROOTED ???

Thank you for reply.
[ZenFone 2 General] wiking76:
No, non dà assistenza in caso di modifica

No, he does'nt
[ZenFone 2 General] Triquepouille:
No support - > Warranty void ?

Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] Trinaaa:
Hey guys. Since yesterday i own a zenfone 2 and i'm pretty impressed. So the first thing i wanted to do is rooting. I tried everything which the search function tolds me...but i'm stuck at the point that my phone is recognised but unauthorized in adb. I installed (and reinstalled) every driver, erased the adb key files (cause the phone won't ask for the rsa fingerprint) and nothing worked... Does anybody know what i'm doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

Windows 10, USB debugging enabled.
[ZenFone 2 General] MirkoCe:
Would it be possible to have a script that works on Linux too?
[ZenFone 2 General] _WiNNa_:
If I'm right you have to confirm a dialogue on the phone for authorisation...
[ZenFone 2 General] Trinaaa:
Yeah... That´s what i thought. But i didn´t get this prompt. I tried a factory reset and , as i already mentioned, erased all key files. Still no prompt. :/
[ZenFone 2 General] MirkoCe:
It doesn't work anymore to me since latest update. Anyone else?
[ZenFone 2 General] Tjecing:
Neither using temp cwm?
[ZenFone 2 General] MirkoCe:
Haven't tried the temp cwm, but method 1 doesn't seem to work on 2.20.40.160 (at least for me).

edit: It actually worked now! I tried again and it worked...don't know where the problem was
[ZenFone 2 General] Trinaaa:
Did you had the same problem like me?
[ZenFone 2 General] PowerMokii:
Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] MirkoCe:
No, sorry. I had a different problem

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] oxydius7:
Thanks, works great!
[ZenFone 2 General] Deejaydark:
Awesome.. did what it said. Thx

---------- Post added at 08:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:38 PM ----------

All I did was install auto adb.. hooked phone to pc.. clicked on root ZenFone.. then in command prompt I hit enter.. waited.. it then rebooted asking me to update SuperSu.. profit
[ZenFone 2 General] zengraviz:
Stuck at :

'

' zenfoneviet.net 29y6145

' Ket noi dien thoai va bat usb debug truoc khi ROOT

'

' Khong thao ket noi USB

'

'

Press any key to continue . . .

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

help please :(
[ZenFone 2 General] mr_gourav2000:
After New update 2.20.40.160 (551ML) can't root possible.

Any help.
[ZenFone 2 General] loucurazero:
Hi, dude.

Here it worked just fine.
[ZenFone 2 General] mr_gourav2000:
Which method?
[ZenFone 2 General] fifilein:
hanging at 'adb wait-for-device'

I've been trying to root my ZF2 and can't get past the

adb wait-for-device, it pretty much is stuck there and doesn't go ahead.

adb devices

List of devices attached
F8AZFG055324 unauthorized

ADB drivers are installed (please with gyazo.com, I can't post links)

gyazo /213702c074a1e3f22842b4097d05de51

gyazo /ff8f81de92237c6341e2b7a89283a52a

I've also installed the local Asus software (reluctantly)

Any tips? Windows 10 x64

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Triquepouille:
Hello Guys.

With Method 2: Root through temporary CWM.

Does it affect the warranty after back to original bootloader ?

Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] loucurazero:
Method 1: ONE-CLICK root
[ZenFone 2 General] :
Does ot leave any stains after re-flashing stock or unroot ?
[ZenFone 2 General] darklight221:
Error while using method 1

Hello all,

I am following these highly simple instructions but looks like my Asus Zenfone 2 ze551ml runs into an issue when rooting. The error i am running into is that it can't get permission for the logcat and fails at this spot each time I do it. Is there any workaround for this? Thank you in advance. My phone has the latest installs running if that matters. It was previously rooted but I made the mistake of updating and not unrooting so then it was bricked then fixed by sideloading the latest OTA. Also not sure if this matters but again thank you.
[ZenFone 2 General] oenone1974:
thanks for this

method 2 for me works without problems

god bless
[ZenFone 2 General] Emacordoba:
hi, i need to make something with the bootloader before root??
[ZenFone 2 General] white_coffee:
Working for me :svetius:
[ZenFone 2 General] darklight221:
Bump
[ZenFone 2 General] robot_head:
Just use method2, flash supersu.
[ZenFone 2 General] DarkPaLadin:
These methods work with the last Rom version (ze551ml)?
[ZenFone 2 General] rkcmd:
super thanks!

you weren't kidding when you said it's one click root... sending from 2016, when I bought the phone.
[ZenFone 2 General] Linux User:
How to root zenfone 2 in mint 17.x as all is designated for windows users

How to root my zenfone 2 551ml 4gb 64gb under Linux? I was able to do it with my old sgs 2 i9100 and heimdal. Can't find any proper tutorial for Linux users. Adb is recognising the device (can change density etc.) All zip files got all "bat" and "exe". Just frustrating as android is using Linux kernel and all root ways are designated for windows not Linux based users. I have no access to microsoft machine either real or vm.

Thank You in advance and all the best.
[ZenFone 2 General] g0dzstar:
I wasted so much time doing it the hard way :P
[ZenFone 2 General] qubec2:
Tried both methods 1 & 2, both not working... :(
[ZenFone 2 General] geoair:
Hi,

I rooted my ze551ml using "Method 2: Root through temporary CWM".

What's the best option to unroot if I want, for instance, update to the latest ROM?

Ty.
[ZenFone 2 General] the_gunners:
does this method (1 and 2) will unlock the bootloader ? i just need root to remove some useless bloatware. thx
[ZenFone 2 General] lolanano:
NICE!!

it works nice and easy,,, but i already unroot,, how to check it has unrooted safely..
[ZenFone 2 General] KresenPH:
So with the new patch I unrooted my phone to apply the updates. but now when I try to root it SuperSU isn't Installed.

:confused::(
[ZenFone 2 General] NiTesh:
Can anyone share stock recovery fir z00A?? M currently on Version *. 160

---------- Post added at 02:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:54 AM ----------

Go to super user >>settings >>FULL UNROOT

restart zf
[ZenFone 2 General] geoair:
Hi,

thank you for your reply.
[ZenFone 2 General] Viktxr:
is the .164 update compatible with root?
[ZenFone 2 General] loucurazero:
Probably. No major modifications... I've rooted with, .160 with method 1
[ZenFone 2 General] GorgorothGdynia:
Yes, I rooted .164 without problems.
[ZenFone 2 General] byOscaaR:
HELP

how can I download the files from mediafire??? I can't, HELP!!
[ZenFone 2 General] ZMarue2012:
Just got me a Zenfone 2 ZE551, it's running android 5.0 and on 2.20.40.164. But when I run method 2 it doesn't boot into Fastboot. It does this.

I have installed the asus driver and I'm running windows 10. I have tried both methods and I get the same result.

Any ideas on what I need to do to fix this?
[ZenFone 2 General] iamorville:
Which method.thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] GorgorothGdynia:
Quickroot :) Files zipped in attachment. Enjoy!
[ZenFone 2 General] Antokesh:
Not finding the device

I'm did all of the steps of the metod one. After running 'Root_zenfone.bat' it's going on the boot screen but the bat is not finding the device.

I installed the ADB drivers but still its not finding the device what should I do please help.
[ZenFone 2 General] distant_thunder_89:
I got all the way until the twrp logo, then it got stuck and I had to hard reboot the phone, obviously losing the temporary recovery. I have simply to wait or I can use the original cwm package to flash xposed framework?
[ZenFone 2 General] mavfreak:
failed to root

hey bro ive been triing all rooting methods there is on the internet, even this one and evry time it failed to root

the message = FAILED <data transfer failure <unknown error>

my zenfone model ASUS_Z00AD andro ver 5.0

android security patch level 1 January 2016

baseband ver = 1527_5.0.50.2_1225,1527_4.0.26.0_1225

kernel ver = 3.10.20-x86_64_moor-265409-gee3b01d

build numb = LRX21V.WW-

ASUS_Z00A-2.20.40.164_20160107_6983

any help with my problem please ^^
[ZenFone 2 General] robot_head:
Forget all the root this and that files... Simply run tethered recovery and flash super su.zip it's so easy it'll make you cry
[ZenFone 2 General] mavfreak:
link please

any link for that bro ^^
[ZenFone 2 General] Antokesh:
waiting for device

I did all of the steps in the method 1 but after opening the 'Root_zenfone.bat' the phone is going on the boot menu. The bat file is saying waiting for device but nothing is happening.

I checked the and Installed drivers properly but still the same anyone can help me out ?

The finding device thing stops here http://postimg.org/image/d04nqch1p/
[ZenFone 2 General] mavfreak:
after tethererd recov using this link http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532

my phone stuck at the funked up image =3=

any suggestion for rooting my phone ??
[ZenFone 2 General] robot_head:
Tethered cwm .zip

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_c2hdjSBKMAVHlNbHQ0Rk5XNDg/view?usp=docslist_api

SuperSU 2.52 .zip

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_c2hdjSBKMAY3ZqOVdsOG1EVjg/view?usp=docslist_api

Put super su on INTERNAL memory, tethered cwm can't read ext sd.
[ZenFone 2 General] mavfreak:
yea ive done that.. i copy the supersu to my phone mem... but when tethering the command promp always show an error message. this time your bootloader failed to make partition bla2.. than it stuck on the fuzzy screen.. than i have to restart the phone.. my firmware is 2.20.40.65_20160118_6541

funy thing i try to enter recov mode from fastboot and it display an error