yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] CranialFissure:
Can this also work for Zenfone ze551ml Z00AD?
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
I will try to uninstall/remove everything after this post.

(right now Im testing it on desktop running windows 8.1 having the same problem "earlier I'm using my friend's laptop windows 10")

while checking on drivers "device manager"

I see this: now (dekstop) [earlier forgot to look (laptop)]

*attach screenshot*

:eek:

when its in recovery mode I notice the driver change to "Google Nexus ADB Interface"

maybe its the reason why I'm having those error earlier

when I use these command "adb devices" (while on recovery mode) it wont display my device.

while I use these command "adb shell" (while on recovery mode) it says "error: device '(null)' not found

jackpot I guess

hmm... :confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
If you see google android driver or something like that in device manager. Try uninstalling it.
[ZenFone 2 General] santiagofication:
Thank you sir!

I'll try this later sir! Thank you for the guide!
[ZenFone 2 General] wizwin:
I installed Marshmallow 223 today. I got errors while trying to Unlock the bootloader. It told "Too many links" and halted.
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
I think I can proceed to root now... thanks for the help and idea :good:

all I did was tried to update driver software the one that is "google nexus adb interface" and change it to "android composite adb interface"

though, there were just only two choices "google nexus adb interface" and "android composite adb interface" after that,

I can see now the device when I use "adb devices/adb shell" during recovery mode. (no more error shown):laugh:
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Please send screenshot if possible.

Sometimes it says error but it works. Try it.
[ZenFone 2 General] mikarusan:
ROOT and XPOSED ISSUE

Sir i got the problem on root and xposed

but first of all i want to ask about bootloader unlock

how to unlock the boot loader?

it run into fastboot mode and restarting after ward with white background

but after that it was said restoring on CMD file and reboot

when it reboot it was turn back into black background

and i install the TWRP and success are that boot loader is unlocked?

now i got some unknow on fastboot mode

HW - UNKOWN

SIGNIN - UNKNOWN

BOOTLOADER - UNKNOWN

afterward i flash that root magisk and the problem comes with safetynet issue

it was said that my phone failed to verified the safetynet

so i open magisk and see the safetynet check and i found that it was worked

but after i was installing the xposed mode the message still popup and safetynet checker failed after i install it

HELP!!!!
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
no worries everything is fine. :good:

That is the common issue these days, maybe next update safetynet will pass

You can read more if your being skeptical :D

why asking how to unlocked bootloader when you already done unlocking it... did you not read the instructions? its written there.

"remember that you do it at your own risk, always read the OP and its instructions" also read other's post it helps a lot

P.S about the "unknown"

Its normal don't mind it ;)
[ZenFone 2 General] yan_saputra:
Thank you in advance reply on youtube... :)

I get TWRP NOUGAT V7.1.1 version of the latest from Dev say99 (TWRP 3.0.3-N-0, flashing TWRP version of the old / previous versions without using a PC) on the official website RUSSIA (4PDA) seems still can not / can not solve the problem UPDATE SU BINARY in ZE551ML - Z00A ... :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZaMnk1WUc5UndPOWc/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZaWldaLWlnODRNMVE/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZacTV5WGN4T3ZEVFU/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZab0VYUXhtdXlQbkU/view?usp=drivesdk

From: Dev say99,

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZaU3ZlMzhsbWk0WGs/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZad25YeF8wSm9yMkk/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZaNWhtQzNNWEJyeEU/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqlfKDeEnZab2RmTVIybmYweVU/view?usp=drivesdk
[ZenFone 2 General] saponga:
Hello guys,

I lost root access after 223 update (well... i'm not really sure that was the update but anyways...) Can i just root again using the same .exe ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Yes.
[ZenFone 2 General] mikarusan:
for now i didnt install the xposed but that logo still showing up even just root

the differences is i check the safetynet and it works safetynet passed..

seems we need different way to root the phone maybe we can get better way for it

and the xposed too

i did backup my data since all of it just message and sort of thing less than 2gigs on internal

and else like apps i didnt care too much just backup my system

btw are you using zenfone 2 ?

did you get those pop up message when you restart your phone?

should i triy factory reset?
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
you mean "your device has failed the verification"?

It only appear for me everytime I boot to recovery mode only.
[ZenFone 2 General] mikarusan:
yup that what i mean

btw if it was only appear when you boot to recovery mode in my case it wont appear when i go to recovery mode but it'll appear when i go to normal mode

how can i check the boot loader unlocked yet?

since when i try to unlock it the screen appear white and after restoring command in CMD it was turned back to black but i tried to install twrp and it works.
[ZenFone 2 General] saponga:
The OP says that there is no way to relock the boatloader yet. So I think it's still unlocked
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
I dont know how it works.

I just notice mine was little different since it only appear during boot on recovery mode and I like it since its not annoying to look at.

Most of the case it will appear everytime it boots up (just like in your case) so dont worry.

Just ignore that error it wont do anything bad.

As far as I know you cannot check the bootloader if its unlock or locked (I tried using dialer command and adb oem device-info it wont show) BUT you will know if its unlock because of the effect during the unlock procedure. (screen will become inverted white with black asus logo) *Remember that*

Then by using the restore tool, the screen gets back to its original color "screen is black with white asus logo" (it doesnt mean the bootloader reverted back to locked state) the bootloader is STILL in unlocked state it's just the screen return back to normal. because it flashes the splashscreen image by using the restore tool.

Now you got your answer hope this will clear up your mind :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Truly said. There is none yet.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kira.Lawliet:
Anyone else tried freezing/unfreezing using titanium backup? Does it work with the 11.1 magisk on this thread? Thank you in advance.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Just tried it. Not working.

Ti Backup 8
[ZenFone 2 General] Kira.Lawliet:
Seems like a magisk issue then. Was just wondering how Giovix mentioned his tool's magisk 11.1 is working with titanium's freeze/unfreeze.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
May be he didn't check it.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
Hi,

i did the unroot process properly, it showed me Unroot Successfull, the phone will not reboot.

But its not rebooting, it got stuck at the main loading screen. Asus Logo with loading animated icon running below.

Please helpppp
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
do you really need to qoute it

Please dont qoute it again

Try clearing cache.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
i tried to flash the stock rom, but still stuck at Logo screen, unable to boot into recovery mode, it showing android resting with red exclaimation warning sign on it.

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i am able to go to fastboot mode, but not to recovery mode.
[ZenFone 2 General] sangbuana:
When you see the dead/sleeping android, press Power button + Vol up.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
nothing happens, screen goes off, then i will have to reboot again using the power button.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
did you root using this guide? if did then when. Because unroot only works for version after 15 feb.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
If you cannot boot to recovery mode then how did you try to flash stock rom?
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
after unrooting, upon booting my phone, it keeps on loading at logo screen, then i tried to do factory reset from recovery, but then also the same, while at this point i was able to go to recovery, then i went again and flashed stock rom from memory card, after the process finished my phone boots up again and stuck at logo screen, from this point i am not able to go to recovery.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
If you see dead android in the recovery then it means it is good. Try pressing vol up+ power (do not hold then for much time, you will get reboot ofcourse). When you get recovery try flashing stock rom using adb.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
can you please tell me the steps for flashing via adb ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
first get to recovery, and then follow "flash stock rom" section given in faq. I have already provided all stuff but you don't look at it.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
Uhmm i checked the first post, is it the 1st point, stuck on asus white logo, the same one that i need to follow ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
yes brother.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
Ok,

let me try.

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do i have to put the downloaded firmware file in micro sd ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Currently No
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Yes, all you have to do is first download cyanogenmod zip and gapps zip, unlock bootloader and flash both zip. Though I haven't tried it yet. But it should work fine. As cyanogenmod only requires twrp whether bootloader unlocked or not.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
This does not require unlocked bootloader on previous version. Keep cool. Don't worry.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Make sure following things.

Updated to latest version 6.0.1

Install latest twrp recovery and allowed modifications.

When you flash all 3 zip. Try normal reboot (not to bootloader), it will stuck at asus white background. Then force shutdown it. Boot it to bootloader and perform unlock operation.

If this doesn't help.

Try backing up your device and perform factory reset.

One last important point. Please pay attention to all steps, at least read them twice. Many users have reported successful installation including me. And still using it. Try and tell about it
[ZenFone 2 General] rohithramesh96:
I'm on Asus official MM Rom (.134 - got it thro' ota). Is it safe to root NOW using this method or should i downgrade to LP, unlock bootloader and then update to MM manually and use this method.

Also, Can i flash cm13 (without downgrading to LP) from my current build? (if possible please share):)
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Yes you can root with this method without downgrade. Though I think this method is sufficient for cyanogenmod. But i haven't tried it as stock marshmallow is quite stable as compared to cyanogenmod. You can do everything you require in stock one.
[ZenFone 2 General] maneesharora:
Can i unroot after root using these steps
[ZenFone 2 General] AaronICK:
Now that a rooting method was provided by our wonderful co-members, my question is...

Are there any method or steps that should be followed to unroot the phone and return it to original unrooted state? What if a new minor marshmallow firmware update arrives? Of course, we are already aware that a rooted phone will result in unsuccessful OTA update. So if rooting using this method is successful, perhaps a guide to unroot is necessary to perform OTA update successfully.

Thanks in advance for any inputs.
[ZenFone 2 General] guizzzmo:
Magnifico

First try directly granted.

Bravo

Thank

Obrigado

Etc
[ZenFone 2 General] Druboo666:
Who said it re-locks the bootloaders.....

there is no way to re lock the bootloder on MM

it was possible it LP firmware and also you are using tools that were first published by [MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION]

but no credit is given to him.....
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
I know that. I wrote it because I didn't wanted to make explanations complicated. Thanks for review. I made corrections
[ZenFone 2 General] Druboo666:
i still don't see any credits given to [MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION]
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
So, where are the credits?

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
I have done it. Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Thanks :)

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] fijea:
is this an untethered root?
[ZenFone 2 General] baonxxx:
unlock fail .... phone reboot in 5 second
[ZenFone 2 General] dikur17:
If I was rooted my phone with this guide, can I install OTA update? Or must be unroot first?

I'm using RR 5.7.3 and I'm planning back to stock MM ROM when I seeing this guide. Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] abhi9029:
HI,

Will installing TWRP and rooting , wipe all data in the phone ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
its your choice. Latest stock recovery supports both pc and micro sd. Yes I would prefer micro sd as it does not requires typing commands
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
Thanks a million brother..

Worked perfectly, now my phone is working fine.

But accidently in the process, i started data wipe, all my internal memory data is lost, is there any way i can get it back, that was really important.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
No its not possible.
[ZenFone 2 General] undefinedsahil:
no i mean, i accidently clicked on data wipe, its my mistake.

any ways to recover from internal storage ??
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
once wipe, all are gone except when you got custom recovery like twrp and have use backup on it
[ZenFone 2 General] gauthaminbangalore:
missed to paste the zip files in mobile's internal sotrage

i have gone through the content and followed the steps, except that i forgot to place the 3 zip files in my mobiles internal storage and instead i stored in my PC itself, now my mobile is stuck with the white screen, i can get it into bootloader mode, but not able to do start with Recovery mode or Normal mode or any other way. It's just restarting again and again into bootloader..

:crying: Some one please help me..
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Go to bootloader mode and run bootloader unlocker it should help you if you correctly follow the instructions given there
[ZenFone 2 General] Stephandroid:
Batch files gone? Only .exe's? I'm very confused....

Firstly, thank you Kapil for putting this all together!

I hope I'll be successful this time, but I bricked my phone the last time I tried to root it with your tools. I've gotten it back to the stock version of Marshmallow, (by following your unbricking instructions :good: ), but I'm a bit worried about trying again as unbricking and reinstalling Marshmallow took me many hours. I have rooted phones before, but I'm still quite inexperienced at it.

My problem was in trying to unlock the bootloader. At a certain point, the instructions say to be prepared to push the Vol-up button, but I think I may have pushed it too soon because I didn't want to miss it. I'm not sure, but I think that may have loosened the USB connection in the middle of a transfer. Both the phone and the cmd screen stalled, and in my fear of screwing things up, I tried to hard-shutdown the phone so I could try again. After that point the phone became unresponsive, the screen wouldn't turn on, it wouldn't reboot, and it would just make the USB connected/disconnected sound on my PC. So, I followed the unbricking instructions to get the phone working again.

I found a video that you uploaded to youtube a month ago, and the instructions were all centred around batch files. I've also found recent posts from other people in this thread referring to zip files that need to be copied to the internal storage. Neither of these things are referred to in your instructions on the first page, so I'm confused.

Should there be batch files somewhere? Do I need to copy zip files to the internal storage? I'm about to try the instructions in your first post again, but I'm really worried that I'll screw it up again....

Is there any chance that you might make an updated video with your new .exe's? Something that lets us know what to watch out for, and how long to wait? (I really appreciated that last point in your current video! :good: )

Thanks again!

****Edit****

Success! Except that I don't have SuperSu in my apps drawer, but I think that is part of the new rooting process? Xposed seems to be working, but hasn't asked for root access.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Glad to know it worked this time. Now onwards super user app is included in magisk manager app. Now they provide super user inbuilt. Xposed app normally doesn't ask for root permission, if you want to check just go to xposed app and try to reboot from the app. You will see it.

And zip files needed to be copied in earlier version but not required now.

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] Cool34000:
Hi,

I don't see any file named "Bootloader Unlocker Zenfone 2.exe" on your MEGA folder and subfolders...

Am I missing something?
[ZenFone 2 General] WiddleyScudds:
"Go to the folder and run "Bootloader Unlocker Zenfone 2.exe"

..what folder

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I don't see it either
[ZenFone 2 General] CranialFissure:
z00ad

I'm just wondering if this will work with ze551ml z00ad version. thank you.
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
you don't have to wonder... YOU SHOULD READ!!! its annoying when people don't read... its already stated in the OP, my god /facepalm
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
:D Happens to me every time. Thanks for watching over.
[ZenFone 2 General] WiddleyScudds:
So Xposed definitely doesn't work on 7.1.1?
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
xposed wont work on Nougat... maybe in the near future they will make xposed for Nougat.
[ZenFone 2 General] Stephen:
Moderator Warning,

Thread cleaned. Flaming other users is not acceptable on this site.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Hey. What's going on. What happened here that you are warning? Atleast give reason, so it can be taken care of.

And who is flaming whom, in which post?
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
someone reacted to my post, I see a glimpse in my notification panel using inappropriate words towards me (haven't read it whole though) regarding to my previous post. (his post was erase/cleaned)

maybe he misread my post in a bad way, well I don't mean it in that way just to clarify if he reads it again :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
Thanks for clarification. I thought I offended someone unintentionally. Thanks..
[ZenFone 2 General] tiso888:
bootloader unlock

Hi,

I have tried to unlock the bootloader but it's not working for me. I have tried three different pc's and two different usb cables but on all I get the message "waiting for any device" when using Bootloader Unlocker Zenfone 2. My phone has usb debugging enabled and all drivers have been installed. Any tips, tricks or help is appreciated.

Regards,

Dave
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
ahmm... is there a notification sound when phone is connected on pc?

kindly check this in device manager it should look like this, if its not then reinstall the driver's
[ZenFone 2 General] tiso888:
Hi,

Thanks for the reply and screenshots. I see know what I did wrong. When rooting I had the phone in desktop mode but it should have been in fastboot mode.

Regards,

Dave
[ZenFone 2 General] non33:
Maybe off-topic: Is flashing TWRP or custom recovery over the only method to find out if the bootloader is locked ? Is there any tool for this ?

I've been trying to relock my ZE551ML so I can send in for repair.

I unlocked using official method on airplane mode and immediately flashed CyanogenMod over to make sure no IMEI info would be sent to Asus's server.

I flashed using the raw file, flashed recoveries, etc. It never worked. Did it several times.

The day before I tried sideloading Marshmallow 4.21.40.223 which I never tried before (I have just figured the method to enter sideloading mode) and it seems to have locked the bootloader finally.

I tried flashing TWRP over. Fastboot said successful but this time, when I tried to enter the recovery mode to check, the recovery remained the Asus's original recovery - TWRP did not get flashed.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
[ZenFone 2 General] zonexo:
Hi,

Can I get root without unlocking bootlocker? I've read thru many comments but it seems a bit confusing. I was able to do it in LP. But now I've upgraded to MM 6.0.1, I wonder if it still can be done. Pls clarify. I am still under warranty and hence I hope to wait till my warranty ends before unlocking bootloader. Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 General] PrinceLys:
1. well for now in marshmallow theres no official unlock method yet and if you've done something the only way to find out if bootloader is locked or unlocked is by flashing custom recovery. If its locked, recovery will still be stock asus recovery and if its unlocked, recovery will change into custom like twrp/cwm.

2. it never send your IMEI info to asus (whatever you do) even you have lock nor unlock BL

3. Since you've done sideloading FW your bootloader goes back to locked state thats why it wont install twrp and the recovery still remains stock asus recovery

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NO
[ZenFone 2 General] abeyhere:
Mega download does not work. Always says Bandwidth exceeded. Can you move the files to somewhere else, or provide an alternative download mode, please.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kapil Tapsi:
ok. Wait. I will provide google drive links
[ZenFone 2 General] wizwin:
I did not notice this warning and clicked update magisk from app (to 11.6):

"Warning: Never update magisk from the app. Flash the latest zip from here, otherwise you will get bootloop."

I am in bootloop. I tried unrooting, flash unmagisk.zip, erase misc and cache partition, do unlock, root, install magisk etc. but I am still not able to boot up my device.

How can I get my device to boot?
[ZenFone 2 General] >Lostan:
Thank you. Add also Dual Boot Patcher compatibility or MultiBOOT if possible.
[ZenFone 2 General] abeyhere:
Thanks for the google drive links. Much appreciated.
[ZenFone 2 General] LuCiolla90:
I have the white screen with black asus logo but i do not know what to do (i read the instructions but i really did not understand). Help, please...

EDIT: follwed the instructions better and done, sorry
[ZenFone 2 General] wizwin:
I flashed Stock ROM.
[ZenFone 2 General] IODroids:
Thanks Kapil,

Just followed entire procedure for installing above stuff on Asus Zenfone ZX551ML.. worked flawlessly..

Hopefull pokemon go can be played now ;)
[ZenFone 2 General] Adam3339:
Just flash ROM which you're currently using. Then backup boot partition in recovery.
[ZenFone 2 General] luzmic:
Right now file names on google drive are different from those mentioned in the guide, and the megadrive folder seems to be empty
[ZenFone 2 General] Kato_k:
Guys will this work for asus z008d ie ze550ml??
[ZenFone 2 General] ekosemut:
Magisk V12 Release

Update for Magisk V12 is release. Update please..! :)

Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 General] boostag:
Hi, i want to make the opération i need for flashing lineageos or other. But i have a little problem, i have some disconnections between my pc and my phone. If have disconnection when i make the opération i have a risk to brick my phone ? Or can i make it without problem ? Thanks ?
[ZenFone 2 General] Laws Casper:
How do I update to MM 6.0 from LP. I am currently Running 5.0 (v2.20.40.194) and only managed to update this via (twrp) as I'd read that this was a requirement in order to update to MM.

Have tried installing g the MM update but no success??? ( Error 7) msg....

Am hoping to update to MM then to the latest 7.0

Can I please get some assistance around this, thank you.