yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] jeanne8fr:
Did my phone today. 19.40.22 . It worked just as described. One click and it's done.

Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] corrsea:
What's different between the firmwares that would prevent it from working? Have you tried? And if so what happened, did it just fail or did it result in some other problems.
[ZenFone 2 General] ligu:
Worked like magic on my ZE550ML with 2.19.40.13 WW. Thanks for great work.
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
I think, it should work on any region, WW, CN, JP.

The only mandatory thing is presence of files in /system for unlocking.

Actually, unlocker checks presence of all required files and won't try to unlock if one of files is missing (will show error on phone screen).

So, it should be safe to try on any firmware. If you will see error on phone screen (should be in red color), then it won't unlock. Otherwise, it will unlock.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ratedzelaya:
Thanks alot

your unlocking tool helped me out alot, worked great on the latest firmware.
[ZenFone 2 General] whynottoday:
It works. Thanks

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[ZenFone 2 General] Cosmox_:
Hi,

Is there anything usable for the ZE500CL? Or some information may be ? We also exist ;)

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] corrsea:
[MENTION=334644]sorg[/MENTION]

I can confirm that the unlock works on CN firmware v2.19.40.20. Only works from bootloader though, when I tried it from the OS I just got 'waiting for connection'. I could have missed something simple though :)
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
Because you didn't enable USB debugging in developer option. But it's not important.
[ZenFone 2 General] vegasdiceshooter:
If I use this to unlock will it stay unlocked if we ever get 5.1 and install it
[ZenFone 2 General] fendidjulianto:
yes.
[ZenFone 2 General] Atnevon:
I'm still on 2.18.40.12 atm and rooted. I froze some apps with Titanium Backup but I really hoping a very stable CM12.1 install is right around the corner. I'm curious overall of these questions:

1: Is unlocking now would be worth it if I am ultimately waiting on a Cyanogenmod release to install?

2: If i unlock, does that require a full wipe?

3: If I decide to go through with it: Do I unfreeze all apps, reboot, open SuperSU to reroot, reboot, then download the OTA of v2.19.40.22, install, unlock, and then use the method from this thread to reroot?

I know its a semi-newbie question set for sure. I came from the Oneplus, and while a good device, I'm hoping the Zen really proves to lead me in a better loved direction. While I am decently satisfied with the root and stock rom atm with Xposed blocking Youtube ads, but, I am missing the lock in landscape from CM11 on the OPO that made Netflix/Youtube watching in bed super easy to do.
[ZenFone 2 General] corrsea:
No there was something weird going on with the adb and fastboot driver which I think was a leftover from still having PC suites from old devices on my laptop. Once I had deleted all traces of them everything was good.
[ZenFone 2 General] xAUSxReap3r:
Thank you very much for this. Trying to unlock my bootloader via the method posted by [MENTION=3545435]ravian29[/MENTION] my zen2 would never update itself and reboot at the bootloader stage, so I would always get nowhere. Thank you again.
[ZenFone 2 General] Demasta:
Hi!

I'm novice and I try to repair my phone.

It does not boot and the screen shows the ASUS logo.

I tried "Power+VolumeUp" pressed for more than 5 minutes but nothing appears.

My phone: ZE551ML 4 gb, 32 gb

Please can you help?
[ZenFone 2 General] fendidjulianto:
Turn off first. Then hold volume up + power buton. When phone vibrate twice. Release just power button. And hold still volume up for about 5 second then release it. U will go to recovery mode
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
How your post related to bootloader unlocking?
[ZenFone 2 General] Demasta:
Hi!

Yhank you so much!

IT WORKS!
[ZenFone 2 General] lollyjay:
Hi, I'm stumped here. Sorry for NOOB-like question. First I installed Intel drivers for Zenfone. Then I connected my Z2 via good USB cable. Drivers installed. Then I downloaded, unzipped ZF2_one_click_unlock_by_sorg_v2. Then I went to the folder created. Then I opened command line in the folder using SHIFT-RIGHT CLICK. Then I ran the unlock_one_click_v2.bat. Then I get string of "waiting for connection...". Nothing more. I'm obviously either skipping a step or doing something wrong. Any help?
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
reboot to bootloader manually or enable USB debugging in developer options.
[ZenFone 2 General] lollyjay:
USB debugging is enabled. Will try by manually booting into bootloader.

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Booted to bootloader. U da man! Worked perfectly this way. :thumbup:
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
No. You don't need to modify PATH variable at all to use my unlock tool.

Don't make such non-sense suggestions.
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
Most likely, not all drivers have been installed to make adb work.

Also, when first time you connect phone with USB debugging enabled to PC, phone asks for permission, which you should allow.

Anyway, USB debugging is not important for unlocking. It's just for simplicity. The only command issued for adb is "adb reboot bootloader".
[ZenFone 2 General] Nallink:
On .22 very simple took all of 45 seconds. Thank you!
[ZenFone 2 General] keikkio:
Does it work on the .22 prerooted?
[ZenFone 2 General] Ashtrix:
Bravo my friend, thanks a lot for the work after a long break let the flashfest begin !!

Worked like a charm !!

Enjoying my new Zenphone2 551 4GB edition :D
[ZenFone 2 General] bjf182:
Perfect! Unlocked in under 30 seconds. Think I like the white unlocked boot screen better.
[ZenFone 2 General] celticGreen:
Ignore my original post - works great, thank you!
[ZenFone 2 General] yvessparks:
Hi mate, just did it on my Z700AD and it works perfectly! Thank you so much for your work on this :)
[ZenFone 2 General] ian209:
Worked like a charm on my Z00AD running 40.22. Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] k@rtik':
no asus logo at boot

I have asus zenfone 2 16/2 ww. i recently unlocked my bootloader and flash cm 12.1 with after 2-3 days my phone get turn off when i try to start no responce when i will connect to pc start showing battery like switch off there is no asus logo nothing directly started and shows the battery not booting system not in recovery only boots in bootloader what can i do now..??
[ZenFone 2 General] themonyo666:
any news update for ze500cl? thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] KillerofJoy:
I received my sons Z00AD ZF2 yesterday and after some painstaking lessons in rooting, unlocking bootloaders, plus trying to add updates with the addtion of twrp, I have his phone completely updated with unlocked bootloader, firmware WW 2.19.40.22.. I did however unlock the bootloader on firmware 2.19.40.20 using this method.. stayed unlocked through update.. Now to root and add twrp..
[ZenFone 2 General] DimeShake:
Linux Instructions

Thanks, Sorg! Worked great on linux with 2.19.40.22. Just unzip the tool in a new directory and cd to it. Here's the important bits from the .bat:

$ adb reboot bootloader

Wait for bootloader and verify fastboot sees it:

$ fastboot devices

Start oem partitioning, flash the files, and stop partitioning. The device will restart after the stop_partitioning command.

$ fastboot oem start_partitioning
$ fastboot flash /tmp/start.sh tools/unlock1
$ fastboot flash /tmp/recovery.launcher tools/unlock2
$ fastboot flash /system/bin/logcat tools/unlock3
$ fastboot flash /tmp/unlock tools/unlock4
$ fastboot oem stop_partitioning
[ZenFone 2 General] sawan1209:
thanx a lot

thanx a lot
[ZenFone 2 General] themonyo666:
can u unlock also 500cl? please!
[ZenFone 2 General] minzo:
Will this still work with latest 2.20.40.58?

Still a bit new here. If I want to, how can I relock my bootloader back?

Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
I don't think you can relock the bootloader yet. Once its unlocked, it stays unlocked.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ratedzelaya:
I bricked my device but i fixed it with recovery. I previously had unlocked my bootloader before bricking my phone. Does the bootloader relock if you return to full stock. I can't tell because i flashed the black splash screen when i first unlocked the bootloader.
[ZenFone 2 General] sudipta.m:
Thanks Sorg! worked perfectly with v2.19.40.22. :)
[ZenFone 2 General] espeon:
Also, something that isn't inherently obvious at first - fastboot will say that each flash 'fails', but ignore that and keep going.
[ZenFone 2 General] chp:
Anyone had a chance to try this on ZE551ML V2.20.40.58?
[ZenFone 2 General] WPMan:
Does unlocking the bootloader wipe my data?
[ZenFone 2 General] Siddk007:
Will this work with latest 2.20.40.40 on ZE550ML?
[ZenFone 2 General] saurabhrck:
As sorg said!
[ZenFone 2 General] Val3r10:
So it does work with ZE551ML V2.20.40.58 firmware too, as it wasn't opposite mentioned till now.

Correct ?

Explicitely confirmed by anyone, as it could be simply a false negative ? ;)

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] rblaker:
how to unroot if i used sorg's one click method?
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
Your question isn't clear. My unlock tool doesn't inject neither root nor anything else.
[ZenFone 2 General] razun0306:
Works on JP Firmware

Thanks [MENTION=334644]sorg[/MENTION] for the one click tool.

I can also unlock the bootloader for my JP version of Zenfone2 without making it to WW.

The firmware I used is JP-ASUS_Z00A-2.19.40.21 which is the latest ver of JP version.

Thanks again!

Razun.
[ZenFone 2 General] rblaker:
wrong thread post.. used this unlock method woks perfectly! thanks..
[ZenFone 2 General] Siddk007:
working on latest version 2.20.40.40 ZE550ML!!!
[ZenFone 2 General] s0geking:
Thanks! It's working with 2.20.40.59 ZE 551ML.
[ZenFone 2 General] GeForc3s:
How did you get yours to work on 2.20.40.59? Currently not getting mine to work. It either says its completed with no error message and doesnt reboot, then i have to hold the power button and boot the phone and it isnt unlocked. Not sure whats happening or whats going wrong. If you could help me out it would be great.
[ZenFone 2 General] s0geking:
I just follow the instruction, my phone is root and on debug mode, just click and it's ok. My splash screen turn on white .
[ZenFone 2 General] GrandpaaOvekill:
is there any way to relock bootloader?
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
Nope
[ZenFone 2 General] GrandpaaOvekill:
so will I receive ota updates once I unlock the boot loader and if I screw up my phone and take it to service centre will they notice that my boot loader is unlocked :P ? ....just wanted an opinion is the cm12.1 build worth flashing?
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
You will continue to get OTA updates with your bootloader unlocked. They will only notice if you rooted the device or if you have the white splash screen after unlocking it or if you have a custom recovery.

Edit: Its worth flashing:D
[ZenFone 2 General] GrandpaaOvekill:
just a couple of more doubts

1) will this method work on latest firmware upgrade we received a couple of days ago

2) is there any custom recovery recovery available for latest firmware?
[ZenFone 2 General] RealYoti:
AFAIK, bootloader will be relocked after flashing RAW firmware via Asus Flash Tool.
[ZenFone 2 General] GrandpaaOvekill:
so we have asus flash tool?.....can u post link pls....and in case I end up soft bricking can I use flash tool to get the sock rom on my device again?
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
1. I think someone reported that the unlock method worked on the latest OTA update.

2. We have Twrp(untethered and tethered) and CM recovery.
[ZenFone 2 General] GrandpaaOvekill:
already rooted and unlocked and now enjoying cm12.1 :D
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
I'm glad you got it worked out:D:thumbup:
[ZenFone 2 General] IgorOkorokov:
Please help me. After i run bat file my phone stucks on "stop_partitioning".

I need to power it off. Than the os can start(the phone is not bricked), but i can't unlock my recovery. Previously i have rooted and flashed xposed to my phone. Maybe i need to reset my bootloader somehow?

---EDIT---

My mistake was using v1, version 2 works ) But be careful and look what version you use
[ZenFone 2 General] sammorrison:
2.20.40.59

Quick question, Does it work for 2.20.40.59? Has anyone tried yet?
[ZenFone 2 General] RealYoti:
AFT: https://mega.nz/#!LcwhXDLZ!PN1jzQ0hDotKotC5ckIP_GHVvh4qAQyvMzN8VK4fVBU

RAW: https://mega.nz/#!7cA3nTZC!NiHOzVoVPdXAOVsQkjQT6umMMpfIeaxpE2es7lrwGpI
[ZenFone 2 General] sammorrison:
2.20.40.59 Unlock

Actually, I just unlocked the bootloader of 2.20.40.59! Just to let you know.:D
[ZenFone 2 General] GeForc3s:
Can't get mine to unlock...

Can't get my bootloader to unlock at all. I'm on 2.19.40.22 on the 16gb ZenFone 2. I can get the thing to run, then in the bootloader it just gets suck at "CMD 'stop_partitioning' ...

Any help?
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
Did you use unmodified stock ROM?

If it's modified, then important files may be missed.
[ZenFone 2 General] GeForc3s:
It is completely stock.

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Thanks Sorg. Just got mine to work. Not sure why it wouldnt work before, but now it just ran through and is unlocked. Thanks so much! (after 3 days of googling and getting pissed off, I am now relieved. LOL)
[ZenFone 2 General] espeon:
Is it normal to be told that all my flashes fail with 'permission denied'? This didn't just happen for the bootloader unlock - it also happened with the splashscreen flash.

To be clear: I'm only told that they fail. They actually succeed (as best I can tell).
[ZenFone 2 General] DimeShake:
Yes, that's normal, but confusing indeed! Same happened for me.

Sent from my serial terminal
[ZenFone 2 General] Astagar:
Will I be able to close back the bootloader in case ef warranty for example?
[ZenFone 2 General] htc_softbank:
Just want to say thanks. Upgraded from 2.15.x to 2.19.40.22, rooted then unlocked bootloader without issues! You rock!
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
No, not possible yet. Maybe after Asus releases their unlocker.
[ZenFone 2 General] androidsatti:
What are the advantages of unlocking bootloader.Is it mandatory before rooting zenfone 2?
[ZenFone 2 General] OfficerJimLahey:
Custom recoveries, custom ROMs. Not at all (as root exploit existed before BL unlock).
[ZenFone 2 General] Emblema:
Hello, anyone try in a Mac OS?
[ZenFone 2 General] ElmirBuljubasic:
Does this really work? Has anyone tried it?
[ZenFone 2 General] descheeny:
So, 2.20.40.59, unlocking has worked for me, but i had a hell of a time unlocking. Here is what I did, want to share so it might help a few people.

First: I had rooted Z00A, with USB Debugging, and granted SU access to ADB (do this by opening an opening terminal with adb, then type: "adb shell" enter, "su" enter, look at phone, grant SU access).

Now, I clicked on the unlock_one_click_v2.bat file, and it would take me to bootloader and prompt me that it is all done (liar!). I hit any key, THEN, I re-ran the unlock_one_click_v2.bat file while still in the bootloader, then a lot of stuff happen and the bootloader did unlock. I hope this helps someone.

Best regards,

Descheeny
[ZenFone 2 General] 903tex:
Didnt have any problem unlocking my bootloader on 59. Glad it worked out for you
[ZenFone 2 General] blazinandroid1:
Any way to get this to work in zf 2E for att

blazinAndroid at it again.
[ZenFone 2 General] 903tex:
No but the one click root works for your phone.

BUT if you root make sure you don't delete anything without having a backup for it. As you don't have a way to go back to stock if you bootloop
[ZenFone 2 General] blazinandroid1:
There is a way to back up img of it. Which I will get it
[ZenFone 2 General] Archmage1809:
Can I run OTA update after unlocking bootloader?

Stock ROM, unmodified
[ZenFone 2 General] fuzzybuffalo:
Yes, boot loader has no effect on OTA.
[ZenFone 2 General] satl91:
Help please :(

Hi mate, my zenfone 2 is bricked and i can only see an USB icon when i try to enter bootloader, if i let it boot normally just reboots at asus splash screen, i've read that the intel phone flash tool or lets say "raw" firmware flash its my last option. Could you upload the ZE551ML raw file or tell me where did you found that raw firmware? I need it to flash it using the intel phone flash tool or anything you could recommend. Please. Thank you!
[ZenFone 2 General] RealYoti:
I have no 551 RAW and it's from ASUS service center.
[ZenFone 2 General] cell2011:
I did the v2 process in bootloader but it keeps saying continue to fastboot process when in bootloader. Im new at this phone I have the 550 and im on 219.40. What do I do next? Also im on AT&T
[ZenFone 2 General] cell2011:
Can the phone be rooted without unlock BL? I keep trying the zenfone root zip and keep getting sleep not recognized in adb. I have all the drivers and adb setup. Everytime I plug in usb the phone reboots to bootloader and says fastboot continue process. What is that? If I factory reset will that go away?
[ZenFone 2 General] DeeJayAhmed:
I just need TWRP nd Root, for that i need to unlock bootloader, there isnt any other way?? right??

Model No. Z008D

Build Number is 2.20.40.41

Rooting nd Flashing MTK devices were easy, i remember unlocking bootloader of my sony erricson device when single core cpus nd 384mb ram was enough lol!
[ZenFone 2 General] Darkvoidlight:
nice, worked for ml550 20.40.43
[ZenFone 2 General] fredrikwe:
Worked like a charm on my 4/64GB WW with the latest ROM 2.20.40.63_20150824_379

Just installed TWRP and am doing a proper back-up.

GREAT and lots of THANKS!
[ZenFone 2 General] raymondmulia:
hi guys,

im trying to unlock bootloader for my ZF2, but when i click "unlock_one_click_v2.bat", its didnt work..in the cmd window keep replying waiting for connection

I also already tick on the usb debugging in developer options, anyone experience same problem with me? any solution?

thanks all~
[ZenFone 2 General] kingrk:
This is just Brilliant stuff! Thanks a lot, it worked smoothly.
[ZenFone 2 General] sorg:
reboot manually into bootloader
[ZenFone 2 General] raymondmulia:
Hi..my problem solved after installing Asus USB driver

thanks all~
[ZenFone 2 General] adhiduzz:
i believe so

but, can someone give some step or link that (i have condition)

1. bootloader unlocked (root of course), custom rom installed

how can i flash the official rom (the latest)?

2. bootloader unlocked, 2.20.40.63 with a slim apps

i removed some junk apps, then how can i flash the official rom?

no matter of my data, just care with official ROM

#i do know exactly, re-lock bootloader is impossible (at least for now)

thanks'
[ZenFone 2 General] Mustachekid:
Please tell me how to use this method ? I connect my device and enabled usb debuging what is computer prosses ? Please help me i want to unlock my boot loader :( i extract this your zip file i found one file and one folder file name is unlock_one_click_v2.bat and filder name is tool , !

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Please tell me how to use this method ? I connect my device and enabled usb debuging what is computer prosses ? Please help me i want to unlock my boot loader i extract this your zip file i found one file and one folder file name is unlock_one_click_v2.bat and filder name is tool
[ZenFone 2 General] mastermarkofroms:
Work on Latest Zenfone version?

I have the ZE551ML Zenfone 2 Model and I was wondering does this work on the latest zenfone version or? im on 2.20.40.63
[ZenFone 2 General] Bastaerd:
Bit the bullet and clicked the bat file with my ZF2 551ML on 2.20.40.90_20150903 and it worked without any problems!

Thanks so much for this ridiculously easy way to unlock my ZF2.
[ZenFone 2 General] coke15:
hi

same here ,ZF2 551ML on 2.20.40.90_20150903 unlock perfect ;)

thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] DeeJayAhmed:
Worked On ML550 2.20.40.43!!

Thanks!!
[ZenFone 2 General] JustADreamer:
Worked for me. Thanks !
[ZenFone 2 General] toptuto1:
if i want to unroot , do the fone still have warranty ?
[ZenFone 2 General] e996:
The program says it worked fine, but the phone says "unlock fail . . . reboot 5 seconds" then reboots and never gets past the asus splashscreen. No white splashscreen either. Any suggestions?
[ZenFone 2 General] waggygee:
Maybe try reinstall your drivers. then run the program as Administrator. It just worked perfectly for me

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Maybe try reinstall your drivers. then run the program as Administrator. It just worked perfectly for me
[ZenFone 2 General] e996:
Have tried both many times, still nothing.
[ZenFone 2 General] Nyks45:
Thanks worked latest firmware without problems
[ZenFone 2 General] Miey97:
Work for firmware WW_2.20.40.90_20150903 :rolleyes: ?
[ZenFone 2 General] jmot205:
Has anyone tried this on (550ML) 2.20.40.88? I was reading here that some people were having trouble with unlocking newer versions using an alternate (not one-click) bootloader unlock method, so I was wondering if there was any issue with stuff included in the new stock OTAs for unlocking the bootloader in general.

Although I am seeing some one-click success stories here about a version that the non-one-clickers seem to have a problem with (2.20.40.90), so maybe there's no issue with the method the one-click uses?
[ZenFone 2 General] wifestealer:
thank you, it worked like a charm on my asus phone :D

now how to put twrp ?
[ZenFone 2 General] JustADreamer:
download TWRP manager in Play Store . You can flash with it. Easiest way ! :)
[ZenFone 2 General] bennyboilerlover:
one click unroot tool for version 2.18?

is that a a tool for version 2.18.40.12.......???
[ZenFone 2 General] nasir150:
Just FYI -- It also worked with latest 2.20.40.90.

That's Great!
[ZenFone 2 General] Mr Kyle:
Can confirm. Worked like a a charm on the latest OTA.
[ZenFone 2 General] hiepsilun:
How to unlock 2.20.....:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] Zipp3r:
Looks like its working with this firm ware too..
[ZenFone 2 General] jmot205:
I ended up pulling the trigger. Confirmed working on 550ML 2.20.40.88.

Thanks for your work, dev! :)
[ZenFone 2 General] carnby24:
its not ...cant unlock bl on .90
[ZenFone 2 General] kiwatiger:
Just confirming it works with the latest ota, no issues on the first try. Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] JuStAdsor:
Hi,

I am on 2.20.40.90 and I want to unlock the bootloader.

Do I have to downgrade first? Than run the script?

The Script is still working if I upgrade to 2.20.40.97 ?

If I unlock the bootloader on 40.90 and then Ota to 40.97 , will it remain unlocked?

Thank you!
[ZenFone 2 General] Siddk007:
You dont have to downgrade, just upgrade to latest version and use the script. Once bootloader is unlocked, it will always remain unlocked!
[ZenFone 2 General] blast1987:
.. so this script should work on 2.20.40.97 and future versions ?? i thought unofficial bootloader unlock was only for 2.19.40.18 or 2.19.40.20
[ZenFone 2 General] clamum:
I tried this on my ZE551ML with stock (downloaded from ASUS's website then sideloaded to fix a softbrick) ROM v2.20.40.90.

Ran the .bat file by right-clicking it in Windows and selecting "Run as Administrator," and it rebooted my phone into "fastboot" mode. Then it said "Done" and to press any key. I hit a key and the phone just sits in "fastboot" mode. Hit the power button to enter "Normal Boot" mode. No inverted color screen.

I decided to try running the script from the Command Prompt I had open (also opened with "Admin" privileges). For whatever reason, since both were run using "Admin" privileges, THIS TIME it worked and I had the white boot screen. Also, this time it didn't just sit in "fastboot" mode... 5 seconds after it completed the unlock it rebooted automatically.

So if this doesn't work for someone just double-clicking the .bat file, try opening a Command Prompt with "Admin" privilege and executing the .bat file from there.

Thanks OP!
[ZenFone 2 General] dudiblah:
I presume this tool doesn't work on linux?
[ZenFone 2 General] creison:
I`m in the same situation but unfortunelly didnt work:( using windows 10
[ZenFone 2 General] creison:
As i try to unlock my BL many ways and still locked LOL i decided to unroot it and stay stock LOL.

Alright!:)