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How to root ZenFone 5 T00F/T00J WW Android 5.0 Lollipop v3.23.40.52 / 3.23.40.60 / 3.24.40.78 / 3.24.40.87 – Step by Step Tutorial

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Hi mates,I am posting this tutorial because there is no Step by Step Tutorial to Root ASUS ZenFone 5 T00F/T00J running Lollipop and a lot of people are finding it difficult to Root their devices.So here we go.

All credit goes to shakalaca for providing the Root Kit.

Before You Begin

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I won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device during the process.Proceed at your own risk.

This root method is tested by me on ZenFone 5 T00F/T00J (WW SKU ).Make sure your Build number is WW 3.23.40.52 / 3.23.40.60 / 3.24.40.78 / 3.24.40.87 before proceeding (Go to Settings > About phone > Software information > Build number ).Don’t try on any other ZenFone 5 with different Model/SKU.I can’t vouch for other ZenFones/SKU Versions.

Rooting your phone will void the manufacturer's warranty (You can Unroot anyway).

Backup all the important stuff.In case your device is wiped off .Backup your data to PC.You can use Titanium Backup (Root) / Helium to backup your apps and data.

The battery of the phone should be at least 80% charged.

Requirements

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ASUS Android USB Driver - Download Link

ADB Installer v1.4.2 (Credit goes to Snoop05 ) - Download Link

ZF5_LP_RootKit - Download Link 1 / Download Link 2

USB Data Cable

PC

Instructions

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Step 1

: Download Zip file (ZF5_LP_RootKit )

Step 2

: Extract the root package on your PC using 7-Zip/WinZip

Step 3

: Enable USB debugging on your phone [ Go to Settings >About phone> Software information >Build number.Now tap on Build Number 7 times,it will enable “Developer options” in Settings.Again,go back to Settings > Developer options > Enable the USB debugging (by checking the box against “USB debugging” ) ]

Step 4

: Install USB drivers (if you haven't installed ) in your PC ( Check the installed Programs list : Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Programs and Features )

Step 5

: Run ADB Installer v1.4.2 to install ADB drivers and setup ADB on the PC.

Step 6

: Connect your phone to the PC using a USB Cable.You will get a pop-up saying “Allow USB debugging” on the phone.Tick the check box that says “ Always allow for this computer” and press OK

Step 7

: With the phone connected to the PC, run the “ Root “ (Windows batch file ) file by double click on it.Linux and Mac users should run “Root.sh” file.

Step 8

: In your PC,a notification will appear in Command Prompt (cmd),asking you to “Press any key to continue… ”. Press any key on the keyboard. The Root process will start your phone will now reboot into fastboot mode automatically and then start flashing the root files.Don’t interrupt the process,let it complete.

Step 9

: Once the process is completed,the phone will reboot automatically.Once the rooting process is finished ,in cmd it will ask you “Press any key to continue… ”.Press any key on the keyboard and disconnect the USB Cable.

Step 10

: Once your phone is Rebooted.Check if there is any “SuperSU” app installed in the phone,if it’s installed,the process is successful.

Congratulations!!!You have got the Root access. ;):):good:

You can verify the root access on your device using apps like Root Check or Root Checker.

Don’t forget to unroot your device before applying any OTA.To unroot your device,run UnRoot (Windows Batch File) by double clicking it OR in SuperSU settings click “Full unroot”.

Tested by me on ASUS ZenFone 5 A501CG [Lollipop 5.0] [ASUS_T00J_WW_user_3.23.40.60 and 3.24.40.78 ]

Enjoy!!!