yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] DjDiabolik:
mmmmmmmmmm.... yes.... there's some video suggest to reflash a system.img for a pre-rooted image......... but i thinks it's possibly to obtain root whit a more easy method:

We only need the .img of a TWRP image and fully usage of ADB on PC whit correct installation of driver.

Whit adb..... or fastboot i know, but now i can't remember, it's possibly to restart a phone and run a file .img like run a recovery....... if i can remeber this command i thinks it's possibly to start the twrp one time and from this we can use the zip of supersu 2.65 for obtain root access.

Whit this procedure i thinks it's possibly to maintain the stock recovery but obtain the root access.......... we don't need to flash the twrp but whit adb or fastboot i thinks to reboot and run a .img one time but i can't remember the correct command.

I have used this command one time on my OnePlus One for flash the SuperSU zip at the fist time......... about one years ago when i received my OPO :)

*EDIT*

I thinks i have found something by Google:

1- We need the supersu zip and a img or twrp for zc550kl....... a full working fastboot......... the zip of supersu copyed on phone and this command:

fastboot boot recovery.img (we need to execute this command by promt of dos.... recovery.img it's img of twrp for "max" put in same folder how you execute the prompt of dos)

2- If it's all correct..... in theory your "Max" will be restart and you obtain the twrp executed on it............. use install feature and flash the SuperSU zip copyed on you "Zen" before.

3- By TWRP restart to system

I don't have test this procedure..... but in theory the TWRP can be flash the supersu.zip and obtain the root access whitout stock or replaced the stock recovery........................
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] nasrolhisham:
Why should I get the stock recovery 6.0.1? please ..
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
AutoROOTKernel :))

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3388576

Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z010D przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] bloodshott:
In the tutorial h tt p s://w w w.you tube.com/watch?v=EwuiHBIts7M the stock recovery is replaced and from TWRP , the SuperSU is installed. The TWRP is not "temporary" though. But i think you can workaround with this by re-flashing the stock recovery (if you really want the stock recovery) after installing superSU from TWRP (haven't tested this though, I like TWRP :P )
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] hpnhannghia:
Yes, I can help if he has teamviewer and setup time when i have free time.

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Yes! that is right. I tested on 5.0.2
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] DjDiabolik:
Yes... i know but it's say it's need to required to have the root first for flash the twrp. It's very strange... otherwise i thinks it's possibly to use the "fastboot boot" and not fastboot flash :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Majkal2:
MAX PRO

Hello colleagues. I want to ask whether that in this topic applies to this ASUS Zenfone MAX PRO - 32GB ROM and CPU Qualcomm MSM8916 quad core 1.0 GHz (not 1,2 GHz )
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] tanx:
will this method work on zenfone max 2016?

I bought the zenfone max 2016 version... it has snapdragon 615.... will the provided root and recovery work on it?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Dharmi gajjar:
This root method works on latest zenfone max snapdragon 615 version???
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
No guarranty it will work, different chipset

Sent from my rooted Zenfone Max 6.0.1
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sunil.athavale:
flashed 6.0.1

Overall performance seems improved however the battery back up is less than before. Any remedy??
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
I got rid of the stock power management app and use greenify and power nap instead. My battery now lasts 2-3 days instead of just 1... Hope this helps :)

Sent from my rooted Zenfone Max 6.0.1
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] khugs01:
I followed the instructions given on the YouTube link, but I encountered a problem. It seems that whenever I "fastboot flash recovery" the TWRP, it fails.

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: can't flash unsigned image)

I recently updated my ZenMax to 6.0.1 via OTA.

Is there some way to fix this? Or others ways to root ZenMax? I'm limited by my knowledge regarding these things.

Thank you in advance!
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] bryceatjapan:
You should check to see that it hasn't been written in regardless. I had the same message, and found similar advice. So I just tried to boot into recovery, and found TWRP installed, regardless of that error message.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
[FW/ROM]Asus Zenfone MAX ZC550KL [WW] - Official Android 6.0.1 [WW-13.8.26.31]

http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/fw-rom-asus-zenfone-max-zc550kl-t3396063

:highfive::good::victory:
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] khugs01:
How did you do it? Can you please let me in on it with more information?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
So I updated to the official 6.0.1 release. None of the methods to flash TWRP worked, seems that a lot has changed since the Beta release. I dont think that the autoroot kernel will work here as kernel builds are different. Latest rel also has a different baseband than the Beta. Any ideas? :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
twrp.img recovery and boot.img must be signed to a digital work :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] latzie:
Do you know if the official 6.0.1 can bee rooted? Have some annoyances to fix :)

Also Polish and Hungarian have a nice word in common: kurva - hahhahahahaha Thanks!
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
has anyone found out how to install custom recovery on the new zenfone max android 6 update ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Yogendra Kher:
How to root 6.0?

I tried by flashing TWRP via fast-boot mode but it shows error of signature verification.

Please tell me how to root?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
As far as i know ,there is no root and custom recovery yet for the newly released Android M for the device.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Cutieboy:
Does it fit? http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/kernel-autorootkernel-asus-zenfone-max-t3388576
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
No, autoroot kernel works only on the beta release

Sent from my rooted Zenfone Max 6.0.1
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] latzie:
I came back from official 6.0.1 because battery life was much worse (10-12 hours of screen on versus easy 15) , min brightness is higher which is not good in dark and no root of course :) Will only upgrade again if CM ever gets released for this phone :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
Root & TWRP soon ....... ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67332740&postcount=33
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Sufiyankhan1994:
Hi, is there a way to root zenfone max 2016/ Snapdragon 615 edition? Its been a month and still there is no root method :(
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] slipika:
I'm also waiting same for root and TWRP RECOVERY
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] raamleaks:
Low call volume

Non rooted!! Marshmallow os!!

Please help. How to fix the low call volume issue in our Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL?? And very low volume In Earpiece... And when putting loudspeaker the receiver from other side can't hear our voice clearly... Pls help me...
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
Lol

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3404036

★✩★ TapTap in 7HD 4.0 ★✩★
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Magissia:
So, we can unlock the bootloader or something ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sriram reader:
reply

can you post the link for the cm13
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
TWRP 3.0.2-0 ;)

http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/twrp-asus-zenfone-max-zc550kl-twrp-3-0-t3415696
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] vigilante_stark:
guys, please note that this link se7en gave is ***NOT*** for the upgraded zenfone with sd 615 and upgraded hardware.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
This whole forum is for the 1st gen Zenfone MAX :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] uchiha07:
6.0.1 root ?

can we use the same method to root zenfone max in marshmallow version?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] S3V3N:
Post #106

★✩★ TapTap in 7HD 6.1 ★✩★
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] techprint:
root still works with new update?

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how do you know if you have the new zenphone or the old one
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
Download cpuz from playstore and check your chipset there, and yes, you can still root the marshmallow update, but not the same way.

Rooted Zenfone MAX
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] reddevilx:
Did someone found the way to root the 2016 version with the snapdragon 615 cpu?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
You have to find a developer who has that phone to root it, we will not get that version in our country.

Rooted Zenfone MAX
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Joey79100:
Hi guys.

I've rooted several devices. Only once it led me to a bootloop, it was on a Samsung tablet (then only I discovered that it was because it didn't use fastboot like other devices), but installing TRWM and using it to clear cache made it work again. Though the rooting didn't work after that...

Every time it didn't erase any data.

But here and there, I've read that flashing something will cause the data to erase. On the other hand, I've been aware (read it and seen it myself) than rooting didn't erase anything.

So I'm confused here: will rooting, using this method, erase data or not? It's rarely mentionned in tutorials like that so I prefer to ask.

Thanks!
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
It will not erase data. Flashing occurs in the system partition, not internal storage where media and data are kept.

Rooted Zenfone MAX
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Joey79100:
Thank you for your answer. And thanks for the tutorial to the author, it worked perfectly!
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] vigilante_stark:
Shoutout to all Upgraded Zenfone (2016 sd615) version developers

Please find a method to root this device and post it here
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] gangabarre111:
Is the any way that aus zenfone max can be rooted without PC.. Please reply.. Have been looking for answer
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
So far it is not supported by any rooting app. It might start to get support when the official unlocked bootloader comes out. Until this happens or we find a way to go around this, there is not much we can do by way of development.

Rooted Zenfone MAX
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] gangabarre111:
Thanks for your response, may i know what is the way root phone with the help of PC
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
if you have the zenfone max with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, 1200 МГц CPU ,pls check this thread http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/how-to-install-twrp-root-asus-zenfone-t3404036
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mrichiem:
This forum is dedicated to rooting the zenfone max. Does no one read the first post??

Rooted Zenfone MAX
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sssurfer:
How to root Official 6.0.1 ?

Recently udgraded my ZenFone Max (1st gen) to marshmallow, Factory Reset it and its working fine. No issue at all, none.

I just wanna know how can I root this device ? So if some one can point me to the right direction, I'll be very grateful.

Thanks. :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Check this out, applies also to 13.8.26.36 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67442935
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] supermachoman:
Did I just brick my phone?

Asus ZC550KL - android 5.0

followed the instructions from geekltd.com (I don't have enough posts to show the full link)

adb gave me an error message:

writing 'recovery'

FAILED (remote: can't flash unsigned image)

finished

So i guessed maybe i had a locked boot loader?

Anyway so I booted into recovery and TWRP is there. At that point I figured maybe the error was something I could ignore. So I installed the zip from the instructions, and it said successful.

The problem is the phone won't boot. It just shows the logo "asus, in search of incredible" and gives me a little "thinking" animation with the spinning circle.

What can I do?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] supermachoman:
update

I used ADB to flash the TWRP from the link at the top of this thread, and then tried to install the rom from this thread. Phone just sits at the asus / android splash.

Please help me
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] saravanaa04:
hi. could you help me root my asus max .. im now on marshmallow and my laptop is in windows 10.. please help me
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Check this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67442935

The guide applies only to the earlier version of zenfone max with the 410 snapdragon CPU, so if you're on the 615 CPU device, its not for you.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Red_bot:
So, how i can root my ZenFone Max with SD 615 CPU?

Help, plz!
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Root and custom recovery is not available for the device with 615 CPU at the moment.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] ForTheSakeOfSatanOFC:
Confused

Please help me. I'm confused in the part that says you need TWRP to root, but i need root first to install twrp..
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Just two post above yours is a link to the thread with the correct custom a root procedure.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] ForTheSakeOfSatanOFC:
Thanks bro
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] phaw16:
The Beta Version has a lot of bugs. Is there a different way of rooting ZenFone Max without flashing Beta Version? I am on the official Stock 6.0.1 update of ZenFone Max via OTA and I tried "I think" almost everything.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
After rooting 6.0 beta, can I OTA upgrade to latest FW, or will it remove root and TWRP?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Root and TWRP need to be removed before updating, otherwise the update will fail.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
So if I understand it correctly, it is not possible at least now, to have rooted latest version of ROM. Am I right?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
I've not updated yet, so i can't say. Try if you already have the update hanging.

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I have the chinese version of the device so i cannot update by FOTA so help by doing these :

1. download ES file manager from the store (or any other root file manager)

2. in the file manager go to the root directory of the device , for example in the ES file manager you can do this by swiping from left to right and choose "device" from the menu that opens .

3. the root directory opens , please look for a folder named cache in this folder you'll find a file named dlpkgfile copy this file and pls let me have it using any way that suits you . This is the update file , i and other people with the chinese version can update using the file , thanks in advance. I assume you're on a rooted FW v13.8.26.36 , the latest is v13.8.26.46 .

NB. Its important to copy and save the file before updating othewise it will no longer be available afer update. Thanks again.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
I am not rooted yet, I am just planning to do it. But how did you assume I am on rooted v13.8.26.36, while you have also have stated, that doing OTA will fail if I have root and twrp? Is there other way to upgrade from beta to v13.8.26.36, which keeps root and twrp? BTW I have WW version, currently unrooted v13.8.26.46.

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Maybe it would be possible to root that beta, then download OTA update, copy it to pc, unroot, do this: http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/how-to-flash-ota-rom-twrp-t3209545 and flash it through twrp. Then flash supersu zipfile, and repeat for other OTAs to get to latest version version rooted this way. Would it work, what do you think?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
it seems you have two devices ?

1. if you're on beta , you can upgrade to v13.8.26.36 by just downloading the full firmware and flashing , now to install Twrp and root check this thread by me http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/how-to-install-twrp-root-asus-zenfone-t3404036 its going to work. After rooting ,all the same the FOTA update will arrive ,only it will not install if you try to install it , in case you have two devices , pls copy the file i mentioned earlier before updating.

2 . if you have only one device and its on v13.8.26.46 as you've written above , you can try the root and twrp process in my thread, it should work equally .
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
Nope, I have only one with unrooted v13.8.26.46. Here is my plan: I am downgrading to v13.8.26.36 using stock recovery, then I'll download OTA, but not upgrade. Then I'll root using your method (I missed that thread, thanks for it) and then I'll modify that OTA and also asus v13.8.26.36 file and upgrade through TWRP. That should keep me rooted and also it could upgrade kernel, so I wouldn't be stuck on that BETA one from rooting process.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
any way you choose , please let me have the original OTA file so i can upgrade too .
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
Sure, I hope I won't brick it that way :)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
i dont think it should , and try to copy and save the file without modding before doing anything.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
Ok, where to upload it then?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
anywhere thats suitable for you and from which i can download easily, thanks in advance bro :good:
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
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so how are you fairing bro ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Gyrxiur:
So, what I've found out is, that v13.8.26.36 can be used only with BETA kernel, otherwise it says invalid boot image. If you upgrade to v13.8.26.46, same problem, but if you try to flash BETA kernel using your root method, it flashes whole system partition for some reason, so you'll end up with even older ROM. So what I did is, I went to latest 5.0.2, which can be rooted easily and I'll stick to it. Marshmallow only eats more battery, has some bugs and there is no good reason for me to use it. If you want to experiment with that promised upgrade file, here it is (unmodified of course): https://mega.nz/#!9wd1QbaI!h-LfjrwyvEM6ZdlhK732Lo4-UuFmdl3LkP8-4kfqGEY (BTW, it wasn't in cache, but in data folder).
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
The latest firmware is now available for download on Asus chinese website servers, i've downloaded and updated, so i'm going to go ahead with TWRP using my method , it has been reported that its working equally on the latest firmware, so i'm not sure what could be the issue with yours, anyway,I'll give you a feedback , and thanks for the OTA file.

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so, in less than 40mins , i've flashed the beta kernel , installed TWRP and rooted the device ! all done using the instruction in my thread , i"m not sure what you could have done wrong on your device .
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Geo Joo:
Hot to root my asus zenfone max with out computer?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Tricobalt:
It's only possible with a computer access right now.

Did anybody had luck rooting 8939 version of this device?

Just got the updated version with msm8939 and adreno 405, it seems that there is no way at all to root it atm.

I'm not quite familiar with latest android security measures, what exactly prevents us from putting su binary to /system/bin via fastboot and is there any sources of our firmware (particularly boardconfig.mk)?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] popz1:
My touchscreen is not working after downgrade from lollipop
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Geo Joo:
Ok...I will tru
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Harrychn:
Thanksssssssss Great work........that was something i was looking for :).........(y)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] igiolo:
So, i've stock 13.8.26.46 rom, i cannot root (or change bootloader with TWRP) until i reflash completly with a custom image?

no way ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Denpech:
Unlock bootloader for Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL

https://www.change.org/p/asustek-computer-inc-unlock-bootloader-for-asus-zenfone-max-zc550kl
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] FURRYHUSKY1000:
Will this format all data including personal data?

I've rooted an ASUS ZenFone 5, and it didn't.

However, for the ZenFone Max I have a strange feeling that It will format (factory-reset) the device because of the bootloader.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] captian_jb:
i want asus zenfone max z010d custom rom..
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] laydog:
Any root guide for the 2016 version?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jayshah5696:
can anybody help me

i have accedently deleted download managr on my asus zenfone max

so plz give me soln regarding this
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Riad khan:
Great
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mohan2205:
Guys I have searched everywhere, why there is no custom Rom for this device. I hate Zen UI completely lagging. Its heavyweight Rom. Comparing to this Touchwiz UI is better on samsung. Custom Rom is always best... Someone please develop custom Rom for this device. I am waiting...Cynagenmod or Resurrection remix Rom would be nice for this device if you port it.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
For all you guys and developers out there , happy to announce that the official bootloader unlock utility has finally been released by Asus for the device with the 8916 snapdragon CPU , its available for download on Asus website or alternatively from here https://yadi.sk/d/J40tubZDwq5t3 .
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] achal987:
asus ZenFone max

I tried to port marshmallow rom for ZenFone max but got error executing updater script... now u guys can help me in how to edit updater script....

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If any one of u know how to edit updater script then plzzz help me....
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Kirin_kid:
Guys

Good news

Asus has release this unlock apps:

http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZC550KL/8916_SIGNED_Android_M_UnlockTool_2016_0715.apk

This app will unlock it bootloader.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] nehalchoy:
The problem is that Marshmallow has a bug The new android version thinks that we have 2000Mah battery capacity therefore there are some battery issues

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please provide me the link for beta kernel for zenfone max