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[ZenFone 2 General] drpsyko:
Nice!

I'm having the same problem as the previous posts, installed phh superuser (3) but no root and magisk either....

And SuperSU is laggy and super slow for this build :/

Also, with SuperSU, I'm getting bootloops with Systemless xposed with SuperSU. v87 or other versions are all the same (<86.5)

Edit: Coming from stock UL-Z00A-WW-4 21 40 184-user
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Don't use supersu in 184, then do a thing.

After you install magisk, select install xposed, then enable AT LEAST one module.

Then redo root and root should be permanent, it's a little trick that I know [emoji14]

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[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
there was no magisk manager app, I installed manually and magisk was all green, I think was working, but root checker says no root.

do you really think that will be no other mm updates?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Yes, there won't be any update.

Anyway, wait 4.1 with FULL auto root+xposed, then let me know the result. If root isn't working, then, via magisk manager, download r266/r272 of phh superuser, then flash it. And, install xposed and enable AT LEAST one module, then, if needed, redo root.

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[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
ok thanks, will try this
[ZenFone 2 General] drpsyko:
Wow, that does the job. Thanks!

Flashed r266-2 and now I got root access.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
;) [emoji14]

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys finished to pack 4.1. Tonight will be on with a new menu', finally FULLY-AUTO ROOT+XPOSED (NO NEED TO PRESS ANY KEY :P) and fixed some things ;)

Edit: oh sh.. i forgot the changelog. :(

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys, tool is updated to 4.1. Check it out!

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[ZenFone 2 General] Siebenheaven:
No root even after 4.1?

The process became very easy tho.

I have both magisk and phn supervisor installed now

But on starting magisk i get root not found functionality limited like i used to in 4.0

How to flash the r266 zip ? I dont know how to flash.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Try this:

If root isn't working, then, via magisk manager, download r266/r272 of phh superuser, then flash it. And, install xposed and enable AT LEAST one module, then, if needed, redo root.

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[ZenFone 2 General] MystikMan97130:
Finally, since the time I was expecting this! But I will try this weekend :victory: :svetius:
[ZenFone 2 General] Rodepo:
How do you know? Did you get or see an official confirmation from Asus? It's strange, because the device is less than 2 years old and I believe Google demands vendors to support their products for at least 2 years.
[ZenFone 2 General] drpsyko:
As [MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION] said, install xposed (option 6) and download any xposed app and activate its module. From Magisk, select Downloads tab, and update r266-2 phh's superuser. It will fail to install, but the .zip will be saved in Magisk Manager folder. Then, use the tool to install TWRP, boot to recovery and flash the .zip via install button.
[ZenFone 2 General] Siebenheaven:
thanks. But you were a but late. I did something and it worked for me already

I tried updating phh superuser

It failed and zip was saved in internal. I took that zip and replaced the phhroot in the tools files. Then i did normal option 4 from tool and it worked. The root also stays after reboot. Happy. Thanks tool dev and you all guys!!?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Because from May will start beta testing for N

;)

Don't update phh, stay with r266/262/277/272

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[ZenFone 2 General] Siebenheaven:
yes

Im on 266 now.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
;)

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Okay guys, I'm now working at TWRP menu' section. I'm also working to two newer menus: a reboot menu' (fastboot&adb) + dpi changer menu' (adb only when device turned on). If you have any idea tell me!

Also, i'm working at phh section, I'm going to update phh's superuser zip to r266, so you can get a fully-stable root.

I'll improve auto-reboot (after accept in the disclaimer) too, because the 1st part of detecting is useless and 3rd part of fastboot detecting is causing problems with adb.

And, finally, I'll change the colors and add new languages like Italian (my primary language :P).

If you want your translation, tell me in PM or at Telegram: [MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION], i'll give you some steps to do. [emoji14]

Cheers!

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[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
there is a new japan firmware mm jp-4.21.40.196, hope that will be released ww too.
[ZenFone 2 General] kyeap89:
Hi giovix92, I just wondering is your TWRP 3.0.2-0 M1 MarshMallow BL supported?
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Yup, already seen that.

All is made especially for MM :)

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[ZenFone 2 General] Ekil:
Hello guys! (noob here :D)

I successfully unlocked the bootloader and flashed the TWR and i'm here to ask what steps i need to do for rooting the ZE551ML since someone here is having problems...

btw [MENTION=7023217]Giovix92[/MENTION] you are the best thanks for this tool!
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Simply press 4, then 2 (magisk+phh v9) and wait 1 minute. Then, reboot in fastboot, press 5, press 2 (xposed for magisk) then wait 1 minute. And you're ready with Xposed and Root :)

(This is only avaible on 4.1)

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[ZenFone 2 General] Ekil:
Thanks for the fast reply!

I tried the process you suggested me, but at the end while i'm checking if i have root access, with titanium backup or root checker, it's saying that i don't have root permissions :confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] ayush.gl:
does anyone knows the changloge?
[ZenFone 2 General] htsmobile:
cannot log in Pokemon Go anymore: "Unable to authenticate. plz try again"

so i tried to log on my sony xperia Z with TWRP recovery & a custom rom. it failed too.

but in any device i try with no root & no custom recovery it pass successful
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
Both devices you own don't pass SafetyNet. That's why.

EDIT:

The only suggestion I could give:

Use Magisk way. When you want to play Pokemon Go, disable root & Xposed.
[ZenFone 2 General] htsmobile:
tried & nothing change

it still cannot authencated
[ZenFone 2 General] drpsyko:
It won't pass the SafetyNet test. Same as [MENTION=7132788]htsmobile[/MENTION] said above.

Do you by any chance revert back to original BL with stock recovery?
[ZenFone 2 General] Rodepo:
Don't know about the change log, but it will without a doubt have the December security patch at least. What's more important: this is proof that .184 wasn't the final MM release, as was suggested in this thread.
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
A question, in the tool there is possibility to install borets kernel, what are the features of this kernel? Thanks
[ZenFone 2 General] shark.sh:
quick question(s): in order to upgrade i should relock bootloader, am I right? how to do it?

exactly how does rooting procedure works for zenfone? i mean, i come from nexus, where you just need to unlock BL, install recovery and flash su. here i read of magisk and other apps to obtain root and xposed.

thx for the answers :)
[ZenFone 2 General] siegweiget:
Help guys!

I chose option 2 to unlock bootloader and my phone reboot for like 10 times (i'm not exaggerating) at the white screen/ black Asus logo (the static one without Intel logo) then finally went into fastboot mode. The command window is still show "Star flashing .." and I dont really know what to do now. Should I just close the program?

One more thing, when I choose the first option, it show that my phone is connected and then ask me to check ADB connection or something. I said "Y" but no device is listed.

Update: so i closed the program, chose normal reboot from fastboot menu but then my phone keep reboot at the black Asus logo.
[ZenFone 2 General] jag12399:
OTA upgrade firmware

Hi at all, I used this amazing tool to unlock and make the root of my z008. Yesterday I received an update notice from OTA service. What should I do to upgrade? Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] jag12399:
ze550ml compatibility with ZE551MLModderV4.1?

It can possible uses ZE551MLModderV4.1 with ze550ml? Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
A little feature is that enables MultiWindow

then, the others:

-Many governors like interactive_pro

-Many TCP Congestion algorithms

-Many GPU frecquencies and governators

For using root+xposed in 184, use magisk.

You should firstly unlock, then flash twrp, then use magisk from options 4&5

Go into bootloader, then connect your device to your pc.

Then open resources_ze551ml, then unlock, then start as admin restore.bat.

Simply unroot, then restore stock recovery ;)

Not compatible.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
So guys, firstly sorry for inactivity, but my pc is highly unstable (ali is going to die) and I cannot answer very fastly to your replies/questions. So, in 4.2 I'll fix bootloader unlock, but firstly I need to change my ZE551ML screen. It's going to have a ghost touch, so I need to change it ASAP.

Then, if you have any question, simply ask!

Best regards,

-Giovix92
[ZenFone 2 General] jag12399:
Thanks for the good work

I'm sorry, I hope it will continue with ze550ml when you can. Anyway thanks for the good work done and are doing. :good:

---------- Post added at 02:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 PM ----------

I have this firmware on my ze550ml : WW_4.21.40.156_20161028. Where can I find a compatible stock recovery? Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] krasCGQ:
I don't have suggestions anymore...

I don't play Pokemon Go; probably SafetyNet on Play services got updated again, I don't know.

What do you mean by original BL? In locked state?

I never touch my bootloader other than unlocking when I'm on LP bootloader era and manual update to MM from stock .184.
[ZenFone 2 General] drpsyko:
Its not about the bootloader I think. I've reverted back to stock boot and droidboot but with magisk still give me error.

Possible cause is the kernel being not selinux enforcing and issue of being unroot/bootloop with .184

Hoping there will be some way to fix that...
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
I'll continue ZE550ML_Modder if my pc permit it.

Restore all via Asus Flashtool, then reupgrade to MM and play PokemonGo.

Or restore boot, delete from /data xposed.img&magisk.img, then reboot and test safetynet with an appropriate app.

Hope you'll fix it.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys, in 4.2 do you want any special feature? Do I need to fix any bug? yes, quote this post and reply with your answer!

Best regards,

-Giovix92

(PS, I've almost finished to make an How-to video :D)

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[ZenFone 2 General] drpsyko:
Thanks, but I don't want to lose root+xposed. :(

By the way, is your Return to Stock option including stock kernel?
[ZenFone 2 General] jag12399:
Return Back to Stock Help please!

I unlocked and made the root with ZE550ML_Modder V3.3. After I'm trying to update via OTA the ze550ml. To do so I eliminated before the root from SU and restored with the option N. 8 from menu "Return back to stock" and then option 2 "Recovery". After downloading the update and started the installation hangs after a few seconds with the message "error" and the same does not go through. Some help please?
[ZenFone 2 General] ayush.gl:
Yes plz fix the root, phh supersu automatically uninstall.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Yup, it includes stock kernel&recovery

Root uninstall doesn't depends from me, you need to do that:

Do root

Do Xposed

Enable AT LEAST one module in xposed installer

If necessary redo root

You need to delete xposed.img&su.img/magisk.img from /data

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[ZenFone 2 General] De_A:
I encrypted the phone, but the TWRP can't recognize my unlock pattern, the Root+magisk didn't work probably because of that, also can't make nandroid backup anymore.

In the script it warns for bootloop after unroot super SU, would be nice if it was easy and safe to root and unroot.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
You need to decrypt them in order to do root, unroot, twrp, unlock and other things. With a encrypted device you cannot do almost anything.

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[ZenFone 2 General] jag12399:
I deleted the only "su.img" file from the \data (Don't found the files "xposed.img" "magisk.img"). Uninstall SU+Return Back to stock but the error persists. Is there anything else I can do? Thank you
[ZenFone 2 General] walandutpgnkurus:
Hello Giovix92 and XDA User.

i just updated my phone to MM 184, if i want to root my ZE551ML from scratch, can you help me to show step by step what options should i choose from your tool.

are they...

- 2. to unlock bootloader?

- 3. to instal TWRP

- choose between 4/5/5B to root

and finish?

what/when 6. adb shell and 8. clean /system, /data /cache used?

thanks a lot and sorry for this nubie question. i've read some pages but don't see clear instruction to do this
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Reroot, then go into supersu App and do full unroot. Agree to restore stock boot but deny to restore stock recovery.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
You need to do that.

2- Unlock bootloader

3- Flash TWRP

4- Root using Magisk V9+Phh

5- Xposed using Magisk for Xposed

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[ZenFone 2 General] walandutpgnkurus:
hi Giovix92, i'm on step 2 unlock bootloader, but my device keep bootloop on white screen, did i miss something?

thanks,
[ZenFone 2 General] serhat94:
My device keeps restarting after white start screen. What's the problem? Ok, i just restored from unlock folder. What should i do next? Tried to unlock it again but I get the "Failed (too many links)" error at the end of 2nd option. I used oneclick root for lower android versions on it before. Without knowing it wouldnt work on 6.0. Is it the problem? Would appreciate the help mate.
[ZenFone 2 General] Groum:
If you modify your phone in any way you get blocked k?

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[ZenFone 2 General] jag12399:
OTA no longer present

Hi Giovix92;

Thank you for your answer. Probably wrong when I was with SU "unroot" as even to restore voice stock recovery I confirmed with yes... Unfortunately the OTA update that has been present for three days now disappeared and I can not update :( Thanks anyway for your time and good work.
[ZenFone 2 General] intelprakash:
Did it exactly and everything is working fine so far.

What I did to upgrade from .134 (I don't remember the number exactly. It was first official MM) to .184

1. Revert to stock boot using v3.0 of this tool (Yup! I had that version on my PC [emoji16])

2. Revert to stock recovery again using this tool

3. Uninstall Superuser app, xposed app, and magisk app

4. Wipe cache

5. Update firmware via OTA

6. Download v4.1 of this tool

7. Flash TWRP recovery

8. Root using magisk root option

9. Install xposed (magisk)

10. Open magisk app and download phh's SuperUser r266-2

11. Flash downloaded SuperUser zip via TWRP
[ZenFone 2 General] Captain Danger:
I installed the drivers and all, still getting this error? :/
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Hello, sorry for the late reply. You should reboot manually in bootloader for continuing the unlock.

I need to revert unlock code from 4.1 to 4.0 because %fastboot% wait-for-devices seems to be not working. Sorry for that. I'll fix asap.

Upgrade manually, that's the only solution.

;)

Put the tool in C:\, and open that as admin. When you unlock, the 2nd step doesn't working, I need to revert code. Do that:

-Unlock bootloader with 1st step

-Reboot manually in bootloader

-Close tool (it'll fail)

-Open resources_ze551ml

-Open unlock

-Open as admin restore.bat, then wait for reboot

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Guys, I'll post 4.2 as soon as possible with the bootloader unlock fix, because %fastboot% wait-for-devices seems to be not working, and I need to restore the old "When you're in bootloader, press a key to continue...". Sorry for this problem, and happy holidays!

Best regards,

-Giovix92

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[ZenFone 2 General] Ekil:
Hello again guys :D

I managed to install magisk with all the frameworks and xposed and it works perfect! but there's a little problem with the root persmissions, after some time i use my phone normally some apps give the alert that crashed even if i didn't opened it and all the modules from magisk disappears, like in this image (imgu r.com/oENULUz), leaving the phone without root until i reboot or fast-reboot the phone. It's this normal with magisk or i intalled it wrong?

Thanks in advance!
[ZenFone 2 General] axyd:
I'm also losing root quite a bit. It seems using lucky patcher just ****s on the whole root.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ekil:
I'm not even using lucky patcher :D
[ZenFone 2 General] manuprakash:
If I unlock bootloader of Z00A with latest version of this tool, will it downgrade bootloader or bom-token or ifwi?

Also will the device show warning message before booting?
[ZenFone 2 General] Captain Danger:
Thanks a lot! I lost my recovery while rooting the phone with this method : http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/root-install-xposed-marshmallow-6-0-1-t3456443

It just booted me back into bootloader when I loaded recovery. But flashing recovery via this modder solved it!
[ZenFone 2 General] axyd:
Do we have to flash Magisk and Xposed before using the restore.bat?
[ZenFone 2 General] Toronadian:
I used the same method listed in the above link to attempt to root and get Xposed Framework after updating my device to Marshmallow. It worked to root (and kept it) and initially it said Xposed Framework was indeed working. However, as Captain Danger has said, it also completely removes recovery mode altogether. Also, after I began downloading modules, after rebooting to have changes take place, Xposed no longer worked, said it's been installed but not working (the yellow status on the Xposed Installer. I tried to update Xposed to ver87 to see if it would work after attemping to unlock bootloader and reinstalling TWRP and flashing ver87 and then restoring/"locking" the bootloader. Took me a while after bricking the phone to get it working again but it's finally back in order. Because of this experience, I'm now looking for a better way of rooting and then getting Xposed to work.

Now, I'm back to .184 Marshmallow on my Zenfone 2, but completely stock without root. I wanna root and make sure Xposed works again, and I was wondering what the latest news for this toolkit. Does it work in installing the framework and having it working? I just wanna be clear because from quickly reading the last few pages, seems like that isn't yet ready. Quite simply, can I proceed with rooting and can I install a working version of Xposed via this toolkit? Thanks in advance.
[ZenFone 2 General] papin97:
I am using MM .184 and I confirm that this toolkit is working.

If you want it bugfree, then use 4.0 instead.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Enable at least one module in xposed installer, then you'll never lose root ;)

It'll downgrade bom-token, ifwi and others. Ifwi is custom-rom capable.

No, after.

Yup, all working.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Ekil:
I've already activated 4 modules like gravitybox and it still happening :confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] axyd:
OK so after activating gravity and pebble on xposed it held root. The steps i did were something like this:

##These without letting the phone boot to OS##

(0) 4.1 option 8 - return to stock for both recovery and boot (because my root was already fubar)

(1 ) 4.1 option 2 - bootloader unlock.

(2) ZE551MLModderV4.1\resources_ze551ml\unlock\unlock.bat

(3) 4.1 option 4 - Full-auto root: Borats custom kernel

(4) 4.1 option 5 - Full-auto xposed : magisk phh

(5) ZE551MLModderV4.1\resources_ze551ml\unlock\restore.bat

(6) TWRP - Adavanced wipe: dalvik and /cache

##These after booting##

(1) Magisk: try to download phh and xposed modules (it fails of course)

(2) PLAY STORE: phh superuser install

##Rebooted here##

(1) TWRP: install the phh superuser from the /magisk manager folder

(2) TWRP: wipe dalkiv and /cache

##Boot up OS##

(1) Magisk: download install phh superuser module

(2) Magisk: download and install xposed module

(3) Xposed: install gravity and pebble thingy

##Rebooted##

(1) TWRP: wipe only /cache (not dalvik this time, not sure what it really does anyways)

The bad news is that somehow i ****ed up the phone....Notifications no longer show up, and neither my home key nor the recent task hard keys work anymore. I deleted xbin, reverted to .134 then back to 184.

Would ../system/xbin deletion cause this?

EDIT: After a factory reset i followed my chain of steps and got stuck at boot logo. Dont follow these steps, i dont think i wrote them have them in the right order.
[ZenFone 2 General] holymoz:
this thread is very confusional to root this disgraced phone, hope giovix can make a linear and bugfree procedure.
[ZenFone 2 General] Toronadian:
I've unlocked bootloader using option #2, then installed TWRP using option #3, but when I try to full root using option #4 for magisk + phh root, I have the same errors. It says program will hang for 30 seconds at first, to not touch it. Then the above error appears a few times. Then it says program will hang for 2 minutes and then I get that error once more. Nothing is happening on the phone's screen, just stays on TWRP. I'm on 4.1 for the toolkit.

EDIT: I adb sideloaded magisk.zip from my PC, and it appears to have installed it. Also did the same for the phhroot.zip file. Now I'm trying to reload the phone back into normal boot but it just keeps going back into my bootloader...I'm pretty sure I messed up bad somehow.

EDIT #2: Powered off the phone. Tried to turn back on, it didn't hit the Asus screen, a black and grey screen shows up (like how old TVs used to look if there was no signal), tthen just goes right back into bootloader mode. I'm guessing I need to start again somewhere.
[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
In 26-27 i'll release a new 4.2 version, without bugs.

Use 4.0 for now.

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[ZenFone 2 General] Giovix92:
Ok guys, sorry for the problems caused by 4.1, 26-27th I'll release 4.2 without unlock bug. Then you'll be free to unlock semi-automatically and root+xposed full-automatically. Merry christmas guys!

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[ZenFone 2 General] Toronadian:
Is there anyway to fix what I have right now or do I have to install TWRP, and then flash stock firmware again? As well, do you have the link for 4.0? The first post of this thread only has the 4.1, and then the old versions in 3.0 and below.

Thanks for all you do BTW, despite the issues.
[ZenFone 2 General] druid23:
Merry Christmas!

I have a ze551ml with last marshmallow from Asus page, can I use this tool to root?

Anyway I'll wait for next release
[ZenFone 2 General] audit13:
Hi,

I was running the latest stock MM ROM on ze551ml 2 GB. When I opened 4.1, it said it was for Android 6.0 so I used option 2 to unlock the bootloader. It seems to have worked by now, my phone keeps rebooting to the white screen, sits there, and then just reboots. I have tried the button combinations but cannot enter fastboot, recovery, or the ROM.

Any possible solutions? Thank you.

Edit: I was able to get iFSTK to recognize the phone to get the phone into fastboot and then I was able to use Asus Flash Tool to flash a stock LP raw file.
[ZenFone 2 General] druid23:
Happened before trying to root, lucky that I found unbrick tutorial here.

Always trying to root MM, I wonder why they make us so difficult... Hope can root my zenfone with next release of this tool
[ZenFone 2 General] audit13:
I flashed back to stock LP and unlocked the bootloader. I intend to flash a mm bootloader, twrp, and custom mm ROM.