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[ZenFone 2 General] weelord123:
Thanks for your response. I'll try that right now and let you know what happens.

EDIT:

Giovix92, I tried rerooting using this modder and it went past recovery mode but now its just stuck on the asus logo(black). Any ideas? Thanks a lot.
[ZenFone 2 General] reikred:
I have a ze551ml with android 6.0 installed, and I get the following problem with the ZE551ModderV5.1/ZE551ML_Modder.bat tool:

In step 2 (boot unlock) , I get multiple error messages that permission denied when the modder attempts to write files, for example.

...

OKAY [ 0.212s]

writing 'tmp/start.sh'...

"FAILED (remote: Permission denied)".

After this, the device goes into a loop of white screen boots (about 1 min timeout each), until it reaches some global timeout and then boots back into android 6.0. Looking for clues as to what I may be doing wrong, or is there a bug?

Android version 6.0 from UL-Z00A-WW-4.21.40.223-user.zip is being used.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Reboot on fastboot mode, connect the phone at pc, open the tool, write skip, select return back to stock and boot. Then phone should be boot normally

Hmm, it seems that it cannot unlock bootloader because it cannot boot droidboot lp. Can you make me a full log?

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[ZenFone 2 General] reikred:
Somehow I now have, after many attempts, TWRP running, although the permission denied error messages (above) persisted.

Next problem: Step 4 options 1 or 2 do not get me root. SuperSU app says su binary is missing, and rootchecker app says I do not have root.

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Gio, how do I generate a logfile, the script does cls (clear screen) all the time and I miss lots of output....
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Use Magisk root instead of Supersu. More reliable and comfortable.

Ps, if you see Magisk V9, it's a typo error: 5.1 includes Magisk V11.0

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
If you have already unlocked bootloader no need to do a log ;)

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[ZenFone 2 General] reikred:
How do I save a log, the modder output runs off the screen and/or gets cleared by cls (clear screen ) commands.

Sorry for the duplicate question, but still would not mind to know to create a full log of everything I did. Trying Step 4 option 2 (root magisk) now but having ongoing problems that laptop is "waiting for device". Perhaps I ought to try this on my win7 desktop and not my win10 laptop.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Wait a sec, have you already unlocked bootloader? If yes, you don't need to get it.

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[ZenFone 2 General] reikred:
Step 4 option 2 has a special trick that I had not read about and found by accident: After Modder is finished, phone boots into TWRP. At that point I touched the LR corner "Hamburger menu" in TWRP, and to my great surprise I saw that this causes the boot.img (I think) install script to run!! It had NOT run until I pressed that menu! Then use TWRP reboot.system. SuperSU now says "The SU binary needs to be updated, continue?" I press Continue. It then asks whether to use normal install or via TWRP or CWM. I guess normal?? That failed, says to boot again and try via TWRP. Okay, so I boot into recovery then TWRP.

In principle I can now perhaps use the TWRP install function to install the SU binary, but where is the zip to use, and where would/should the binary be installed? I'm a bit lost.
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
there is a trick there with windows 10,or other version, u have to get on windows without drivers force signature
[ZenFone 2 General] weelord123:
I really appreciate your responses on this thread. I tried rebooting on fastboot, returned boot back to stock but it still gets stuck on asus logo. I tried rerooting with your tool and I got an error>>

- Mounting /system(ro), /cache, /data

! Failed: /system could not be mounted

updater process ended with ERROR: 1

Error installing zip file '/sdcard/magisk.zip'

I'm thinking of restoring everything back to stock and trying again, but I couldn't find the exact stock rom for zen2. Any other ideas?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Uuuh got it.

When twrp boots, go faster on mount and deselect "Mount System as R/O", so you can mount system as R/W. The error it's related to the mount of /system that it's R/O.

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[ZenFone 2 General] weelord123:
I tried what you suggested but it still didn't work. I just returned to stock boot/recovery using your tool and sideloaded 4.21.40.223 firmware and everything is back to normal(except everything got deleted tho). I'll be trying to root using your modder entirely and I'll let you know what happens.

Thank you for your responses, Gio.

Cheers!
[ZenFone 2 General] ofr679:
Do this tool (rooting+xposed) supports latest z008 rom (UL-Z008-WW-4.21.40.191-user.zip)?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Okay, let me know the result!

I'm sorry, but developement for Z008 deceased. You can find the 3.3 for Z008 in the first post, but I cannot know if it'll work.

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[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
been reading around a lot lately learning, surfing and comparing before proceeding.

I found out that, other threads uses this tool with their tookits.... updated TWRP 3.0.3.M3 for Z00A with this Link (might include this)

btw, about the supersu I saw v2.79 inside the folder

while I saw supersu 3.79SR3 on rummsbumms thread (must be updated version, but I prefer magisk :o)
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Thanks, 5.2 will have these files. :D

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[ZenFone 2 General] Kira.Lawliet:
Anyone using titanium backup with this tool's magisk/root? Is the freeze option incompatible/not doing anything?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
I use TB Pro (from Play Store) with Magisk, no problems!

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys, ZE55xML_Modder Auto now has serveral changes! Thanks to [MENTION=6034616]Kapil Tapsi[/MENTION] for upgrading it! Check it out!

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[ZenFone 2 General] ofr679:
Magisk and phh root is working on UL-Z008-WW-4.21.40.191, but xposed firmware is having a problem with compatibility. Im leaving stock rom, back to RR. Stock rom looks too dull. :D
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
giovix I just check out the modder auto :)

like you said (Updated Magisk V11.1 NEW (Super User Inbuilt) and Updated Systemless Xposed V87)

though I can't see his files since I don't know how to de-compile haha

is it still the same like yours right? (with super user inbuilt):confused:

I kinda confuse what you said... this one (super user inbuilt) and this (updated xposed) but still V87
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
They are seperate standalone installers. Yes they have inbuilt superuser. No need to flash supersu. Superuser is in magisk manager app.
[ZenFone 2 General] Raj.S:
No Magisk manager app after flashing SuperSu systemless root.

At first thank you very much for your hard work....

I have unlock my bootloader and root my phone and systemless root (supersu).

But I am bit confused as there is no magisk manager in my app drawer!....?

Is my zenny had systemless rooted ? Or not..?

Update...

There is no root but supersu app is there..?

My device z008.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
If you used Supersu you need supersu app in order to use root [emoji14]

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys, need I to fix something in 5.1? If yes quote this post, I'll answer you shortly!

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

-Giovix92

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[ZenFone 2 General] Raj.S:
Bro when I try to use root explore on es file explorer it didn't work...? I have downloaded magisk manager it shows properly rooted but no magisk installed ..? What does that means.?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
You need supersu app, not Magisk (even if you rooted with Supersu)

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[ZenFone 2 General] stork321:
I tried to run the tool but in cmd it says its unrecognized command while unlocking my bootloader and in the fastboot mode on the phone, nothing is moving. what could be the rason? did I miss something?

Edit: Nevermind guys I have found a way around, it happened that I am still using the old 5.0 version of the tool. 5.1 works flawlessly. Thank you Giovix.
[ZenFone 2 General] Bad-Pixel:
Hello guys, i'm new in zenfone2 world. I wish to root my MM stock rom without unlocking the bootloader. I've read few posts back that it seems impossible, but I've also heard about tethered temporary recovery, so I guess it may be some chances.

I only need root, no backup\restore nor custom rom (at the moment at least...).

So, Is it really possible to root stock MM without unlocking the bootloader?

Does this tool has this feature?

In case of needs to unlock bootloader, are there some way to relock it in future? (maybe reflashing stock MM?)

thanks in advance and sorry for these over-asked questions probably :|
[ZenFone 2 General] Magister54:
No it's not possible, if you really want root w/o unlocking, flash back LL.
[ZenFone 2 General] mikarusan:
will it work on android 6.0.1 version?
[ZenFone 2 General] theBillo:
Hi guys, I was trying to root my Zenfone with the auto tool but Windows Defender says it's a Trojan. I downloaded it anyway and had it scanned with VirusTotal and this is the result for most of the Antiviruses:

Gen:Variant.Graftor.333812

(i cannot post outside links yet)

Is it really safe?
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
YES... please read the OP

YES...

you can turn off your anti-virus for a while especially when your going use the tool, might get eaten by anti virus and corrupt some files that will lead to problems when unlocking bootloader, rooting and so on... :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
read a bit in Internet about false positive, all hacks and cracks are false positive in antiviruses
[ZenFone 2 General] stork321:
In this tool, you really need to unlock bootloader first to root your device. Regarding relocking the bootloader, I accidentally discovered that its possible. Since I don't flash TWRP recovery and still have the stock, I just flashed the whole firmware file downloaded from Asus website through stock recovery and the root access is gone and the bootloader is locked again.
[ZenFone 2 General] Bad-Pixel:
So, basically I would be able to return to clean and warranty-proof situation if I reflash everything stock (like kernel and recovery for example) and then simply reflash the whole stock MM firmware?

Example:

1) unlock bootloader + root + twrp + modded kernel + xposed --> clearly warranty void atm

but I may have need to use warranty, so:

2)flash stock recovery + flash stock kernel + flash stock MM firmware (by stock recovery) --> bootloader locked and warranty status restored ?

ps: I'm talking about using unofficial bootloader unlocker, so Asus should not ban my SN for warranty and OTAs, right?

Thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 General] ilsupremokr:
after i used this tool, can i flash custom recovery or there is error 7 in twrp? sorry for my english
[ZenFone 2 General] ofr679:
Its updating to magisk v11 for z008. Thankyou [MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION]

Can I flash it to an encrypted z008?

There's newer twrp on theflamingskull.com website, v 3.0.3-M4. It can decript the encripted /data partition very well. But it cannot install magisk on Modder zip. Is it compatible with this build of magisk v11 and this xposed build? Which su does this magisk v11 contains (supersu/phh)? Thxu
[ZenFone 2 General] Zephyrell:
Hi,

I just want flash rom MM stock in order to remove root but i want to keep TWRP. Can i use the option " return back to stock" ?
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
i really doubt u can have twrp without root, i never heard of such thing
[ZenFone 2 General] JBolho:
Why not, TWRP is only a custom recovery, you can have it and not have root access on rom. All you need is an unlocked bootloader and the recovery img file, plug it on fastboot mode and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img", just like i did on a Redmi Note 3 SE of a friend just a few hours ago :P
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
No, because you'll brick your device

Agree

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Basically you can use Magisk V11 for ZE551ML, because they're pretty similar and it should work.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Ok guys, firstly sorry for the long inactivity but I'm studying very hard at my school to get best marks (as I usually do :P) and I'm really busy.

Secondly, I'm going to release the 6.0 version, that will have an updated TWRP and, when WW .231 will comes out, I'll upgrade stock imgs too.

Also I'm working on a "auto process" to do all (unlock+twrp+root+xposed (xposed will be optional)) in just 2-3 clicks (that's related to bootloader question).

Also, I'll try to do a self-update version, that'll update itself when a new root/xposed version will comes out. It's a bit hard but I think that I can do it [emoji14]

Remember: I'm always here, developement HAS NOT deceased.

Thanks again for using this tool and, again, sorry for the long inactivity.

Best regards,

-Giovix92

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys, 5.2 should be up in a hr with several changes, like recovery updated, integrated an (almost) fully-auto mod (bootloader+root+twrp in a click) and other changes.

Thanks for waiting!

(ps, I've added a new but not avaible option, name tells all. :P)

Best regards,

-Giovix92

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
5.2 is up! Check it out!

Regards,

-Giovix92

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[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
I used this to unlock / root / xposed my new fully updated Z00AD. Unlock worked fine. and I used first option to root. But xposed didnt work. first option ran fine, but no xposed when I rebooted. second option didnt install. It said Magisk required. How do I change root so I can install Xposed.

figured it out: Installed stock boot image with return to stock option. then installed the correct versions of root and Xposed. Then i just copied the xposed.apk to my phone and installed it. then all is good.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
You found yourself the solution, congrats. [emoji14]

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[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
I really should have known all along, just wasn't thinking. Lol :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Lol, "think before doing anything" cit. [emoji14]

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[ZenFone 2 General] gab_ITA:
Any way to use this tool on ubuntu ? I would like to try wine, but from past experiences(Odin and a S4) I'm afraid it could not work ...
[ZenFone 2 General] ofr679:
Cannot use magisk v11 from original magisk site on z008 M WW_4.21.40.191.

Kapil Tapsi's Magisk v11 cannot use more than 49MB hosts file with systemless hosts mode.

I am worried about my nand storage for using auto mode that temporary flasing twrp into recovery. Is there any ways to intalls magisk11 without flahing that temporary twrp?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Lol, your nand storage will be ok, you need to use this method. Magisk V11 from official site cannot be used, it needs some mods.

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[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
you cannot directly use magisk from original magisk site, since it needs to be signed 1st before you can use it on ZE551ML

Use this tool, this doesnt use temporary twrp.
[ZenFone 2 General] Sanesh Munde:
Successfully done.....

Unlocked bootloader, installed twrp, root with magisk+phh, installed xposed.

I am on MM 223 firmware with ZE551ml and remember to keep following,

1) First disable antivirus on PC and phone. Also set screen lock setting to none on phone.

2) Extract downloaded zip on desktop an not on other drives.

Huge thanks to

Giovix92

for such a great tool to mod our device.
[ZenFone 2 General] Induced_Apathy:
Tool doesn't seem to work on my Win7x64 system. YMMV.
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
u have to disable the forced signs of windows
[ZenFone 2 General] squarty:
Hi all,

i would know if it's normal this log

(bootloader) Start partitioning

OKAY [ 0.245s]

finished. total time: 0.245s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/tmp/start.sh' (0 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.211s]

writing '/tmp/start.sh'...

OKAY [ 0.217s]

finished. total time: 0.431s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/tmp/recovery.launcher' (289 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.223s]

writing '/tmp/recovery.launcher'...

OKAY [ 0.218s]

finished. total time: 0.443s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/system/bin/logcat' (178 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.221s]

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

OKAY [ 0.217s]

finished. total time: 0.440s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending '/tmp/unlock' (369 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.227s]

writing '/tmp/unlock'...

OKAY [ 0.217s]

finished. total time: 0.446s

...

(bootloader) Stop partitioning <<<<<<<<<<<

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links)) <<<<<<<<<<<<

finished. total time: 0.754s

All done!

And why after unlock was successfull, the screen is black again instead to be white
[ZenFone 2 General] tm_muri:
Magisk v11.5 zip for Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 6.0.1, please...
[ZenFone 2 General] emerkun1031:
how to sign the v11.5 magisk?
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
well, u have to wait for the dev here to sign it, if u knew how to code that and compile it, u wouldn't ask that, is it?
[ZenFone 2 General] tm_muri:
And now, Magisk v11.6 is out... ?
[ZenFone 2 General] emerkun1031:
yeah, i have zero knowledge on coding. well, ni choice but to wait.
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
old method to sign doesn't work, update binary file is different from previous
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
magisk 11.6 for zf2 signed

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4082483&d=1490045831

edited, now work
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
just stay up to date and wait for it to be sign

agreed, maybe new method for it to be sign

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nice

EDIT: page not found
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
try now
[ZenFone 2 General] kenbo111:
Cool
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Tonight I'll update a new ver with modifed magisk, no worries ;)

Ps, thanks [MENTION=5507006]holymoz[/MENTION] for providing me the file

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[ZenFone 2 General] kevin.aquino:
sir giovix? is it already updated with the new version of magisk in the download area?

thanks and more power.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
I had some problems with 11.6, strangely it was bootlooping my device, but I need only to remove old magisk.

I'm currently uploading it now, wait a few mins. :D

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Updated to 5.3 with Magisk 11.6, enjoy!

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[ZenFone 2 General] MystikMan97130:
Thanks man :)
[ZenFone 2 General] mikarusan:
sir may i know how to update that magisk?? already rooted before. thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Simply reroot ;)

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[ZenFone 2 General] kevin.aquino:
Thanks man. You need to update your info so the other wont be confused. :)

Changelog of ZE55xML_Auto:

Updated Magisk Manager NEW

Updated Magisk V11.1 NEW (Super User Inbuilt)

Updated Systemless Xposed V87

It should be 11.6 ?
[ZenFone 2 General] kevin.aquino:
sir may i ask. If i root my phone and decided to unroot it and retun it to stock, will there be a difference?

Or its like the original stock before u root it..
[ZenFone 2 General] tm_muri:
Magisk v12.0 is out... ?
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
new magisk 12 signed for zf2
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Thanks [MENTION=5507006]holymoz[/MENTION], 2night i'll update it to 5.4 :D

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[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
Can you clarify this? In magisk i have xposed 87.0 and in topjohnwu thread there is 87.0 too but in magisk there is an update 87.1, how can be?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Wtf? Very strange.

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[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
STRANGE
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
Just curious... :confused:

*in auto-start manager in zenfone 2, should I choose "allow" or "deny" Magisk Manager from auto starting apps?

EDIT: also is it ok to memory clean and hybernating magisk manager (clean master)
[ZenFone 2 General] eickel:
sory sir... newb here .i use zenfone 2 551 ml , with stock room 4.21.40.223 , i want to root because i like to try " subtratum " , just in case how to back normal again ? i meant unroot ... thnks
[ZenFone 2 General] Underraino:
[MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION]

hello, can i use your modder to relock my zf2? i want to relock it without losing modification in order to avoid losing warranty...any suggestions??

thanks in advance,
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
You cannot use substratum with stock rom, only with Nougat.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Nope, you can't.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Updated to V5.4, sorry for the long inactivity but (at least in this period) I need to study hard.

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[ZenFone 2 General] ranzer69:
Hi, do I need to redo all process to update magisk?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Yes

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[ZenFone 2 General] ranzer69:
Hi please add these instruction from kapil tapsi as this would help many

1. Stuck at white screen with asus logo?

Sol. a) White screen means you are unlocked (action of unlock.bat), so you may give a try to restore.bat in fastboot mode.

b) If you can go to recovery mode than you can go to previous state(before starting unlocking) by using adb command

First boot to recovery(it should be the stock one), you'll see dead android logo, keep pressing power -then vol up-then release vol up- now release power. (This should be quick, otherwise pressing power button for too long will shut you down)

Also I can't update my magisk and superSU to latest using 5.4 it keeps returning to TWRP after the process.

Ver: MM

firmware: 223

Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Added!

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[ZenFone 2 General] ranzer69:
Hi also I can't update my magisk and superSU to latest using 5.4 it keeps returning to TWRP after the process.

Ver: MM

firmware: 223
[ZenFone 2 General] TheDarkgg:
Hello Giovix92, guys,

I would like to know how your tool differs with this one:

https://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/bl-unlock-ze551ml-toolkit-t3546293

I would just unlock my bootloader, install TWRP and install LineageOS official but your tools.

But your tool does not offer the version TWR¨3.03-M4 which is recommended I think to install LineageOS ?

Here is my question on the other tool:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72155588&postcount=192

Should I use your tool or the other ?

A big thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] ranzer69:
Still can't update Magisk and superSu, it keeps rebooting to TWRP then stop there. The only way I manage to update is to copy the zip files then flashing it manually.

Update:

After several testing to update it all I need to do is unroot magisk then install it again but I need to use a script to remove the other SU from the system.
[ZenFone 2 General] druid23:
cant extract modder after download, anyone have the same issue?
[ZenFone 2 General] dakaray:
hi, im a new user of zf2, can i use this tool in my ze551ml LP 5.0 2.20.40.198 or do i need to upgrade to MM first? thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 General] appollokillers1:
update first
[ZenFone 2 General] MystikMan97130:
Hello :) D

Did you find a way to use Xposed and have SafetyNet? :)
[ZenFone 2 General] ufa:
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