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[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Guide for rooting and Twrp installation for Zenfone max ZC550KL 615 MSM 8939 :

Warning: Rooting a device automatically voids the warranty. We assume you know what you are doing and we shall not take any responsibility if your device blows up in your face. Be warned.

FILES NEEDED

DRIVERS\TOOLS

a. adb setup; http://www.mediafire.com/file/jsbx6isfpgle319/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe

b. Android usb drivers ;http://www.mediafire.com/file/57fzehmcfqk0y7t/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20150212.zip

c.minimal adb and fastboot : http://www.mediafire.com/file/0h36wb7e8aoimvb/minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.3.1_setup.exe

d. Asus bootloader unlock tool for 8939 device : http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...513.74708998.1502054577-2083321676.1502054577

TWRP\ROOT FILES

e. custom recovery image file (Twrp) :

https://www.mediafire.com/file/1kyk0q3b99kcrue/Twrp_3.0.2.img

f. SuperSU file (root) : http://www.mediafire.com/file/dchiph3qkml3u8g/PRO-SuperSU-v2.67.zip

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

1. Download and install adb and Android usb drivers if you don't have them already installed, otherwise, you can skip

2. Download and install minimal adb and fastboot and put icon on desktop

3. Download the Asus bootloader unlock tool .apk file to your device and install like an application in order to unlock bootloader(follow on-screen messages)

4. Boot device into CSC MODE(fastboot\bootloader) and connect to PC via usb cable. (To boot into CSC MODE , press and HOLD "volume up key+power key")

5. open minmal adb and fastboot and enter the following commands:

[COLOR="Red"]fastboot devices[/COLOR]

hit enter on keyboard and the serial number of your device SHOULD show in minimal adb window, if it does'nt then you've not installed your Android usb drivers correctly !

[COLOR="Red"]fastboot flash recovery[/COLOR]

after this command press the SPACE KEY ON KEYBOARD AND DRAG THE "CUSTOM RECOVERY IMAGE FILE TO THE MINIMAL ADB WINDOW then hit the enter key on your keyboard and Twrp will be flashed .

IMPORTANT !!

After flashing the TWRP file, you should boot directly into recovery by holding VOLUME DOWN+POWER BUTTON do not allow device to boot into home screen at first boot, otherwise stock recovery will be restored !!!

6. After booting into TWRP , FLASH THE ROOT FILE IMMEDIATELY !

WARNING !

if you don't flash the root file once in twrp, you might encounter a bootloop!

some users report a password prompt while in Twrp, just press "cancel" then go to twrp home screen , WIPE-FORMAT DATA, after formatting data , go back to twrp home screen -REBOOT-RECOVERY , after that flash the root file (make sure your root file is on an external sd card .
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] navingg:
Just followed instructions word by word and successfully rooted my Asus Max SD 615 !

Thanks !:good:
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Nandha2335:
Plez upload video..

Please upload video for how to root,twrp and adb installing..because i m a android beginner.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
Well i guess if you follow it step by step there won't be any problem.If you get stuck at some point just comment here.And installing adb is just like the normal installation of any setup files in windows.Regarding the flashing of twrp there is nothing much to do than the steps mentioned above.If you still need a video go for this.https://youtu.be/kmq2Eyzl3wA NOTE:This video makes use of files for the sd410 model,so don't use the files in that video.Get the files from this post.This video can make you familiarize the process,but steps mentioned here is slightly different.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Nandha2335:
Nandha

Any problem doing this method????

Plez upload custom rom for ZenFone max sd615 model..:)
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Nandha2335:
Nandha

Thank u so much bro ..i m following as per u r procedure now my mobile was rooted ...
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
There aren't any custom roms available till now.Try using xposed modules for improved functionality(serves the purpose of custom rom to great extent).
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Actually, there's MIUI 8 available, but its in this Russian thread http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=726975&st=9000#entry62639193
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Nandha2335:
Miui 8 rom properly working or not

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Bro how to change notification panel ..and status bar
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
Try using gravity box after installing xposed framework.There a lot of graphical tweaks in gravity box.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] kiranrajr:
Internal Storage Files Missing

After I flashed TWRP and then entered it, it asked for a password to decrypt my storage. I didnt set any password for my phone so I pressed cancel after which came the TWRP menu. But once I selected the install option so as to flash the supersu file, I was unable to find my zip file in it. When I searched for solution, they said it was because my storage is encryted that I was'nt able to acces the data. They adviced to format data through wipe option in TWRP. But still no use. And to add to the problem, when I tried to reboot into system, I was left with a black screen and couln't get to the homescreen.

Please consider my problem and hoping for your fast reply.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Boot back into twrp home screen - WIPE- FORMAT DATA , after that, also from twrp , REBOOT-RECOVERY, after that, go ahead and flash the root file and then try to boot into home screen.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Place the root file on an external sd card.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] kiranrajr:
Thank for your fast reply. By following your steps, I was successful in rooting the phone but when rebooting back to home screen, the black screen's still there.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
I guess you have copied the super su file to external sd card.Formatting data as mentioned by jide1 did remove the encryption for me.If it doesn't work do advanced wipe with only the data,cache and dalvik cache boxes checked.Note:don't check any other box.Then reboot into twrp.Go to mount in twrp and see that your external sd is mounted.Now access the external sd card in install option and you will find the files of super su.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] 6goyal:
How to get into twrp recovery?

There is problem after flashing when i press volume down+power button its restarts twrp recovery got lost :confused:
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Flash twrp again ,disconnect usb cable from pc, then press and HOLD "volume down" AND "power button" when device vibrates, RELEASE "power button" WHILE still holding "volume down" , that should do the job.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Volker802:
Need stock boot.img

I require the stock boot.img so if anyone is kind enough to upload it, ill be greatful. Or if anyone knows how to extract it from the raw image, that'd also be appreciated.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Download the official firmware from Asus website and unpack the zip file, and you'll see the boot.img file there.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Volker802:
Alright I'll try that and let you know.

Edit: It Works great. Thank you.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sam1243:
Why is this thread not shown on this page https://xdaforums.com/t/asus-zenfone-max ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sam1243:
Wifi Issue

I guess this issue is known. Wifi doesn't switch on sometimes, need to restart mobile to make it work. Any fix on this yet?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sree27:
How can i install the drivers provided her? PC is not detecting my phone in fastboot mode
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Connect in fastboot mode, then check for any android device in device manager or anything similar with any yellow mark, then install drivers manually like this https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/2-ways-to-install-a-driver-with-no-executable-exe-file/
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
Actually I have also the same concern, here it is what i did:

I followed the steps till flash command.

I flashed the recovery. but didnt work

Then I renamed the twrp as "recovery" however it also didnt work.

After flashing the fastboot mode stays there and nothing happened. Then I tried to go into the recovery but facing the same issue,

I tried many times but after flashing nothing happens. What am I missing here?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
I don't actually understand what you're talking about, can you be more specific exactly what the problem is ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
I followed all the given steps to root

I flashed the twrp on minimal adb fastboot but nothing happens afterwards. The fastboot mode stays there and nothing happened.

Then I tried to go to recovery immediately but its not working.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Did u unlock the bootloader with the unlock tool ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
Thanks for your reply.. It asked whether you have PIN password and do you still want to unlock. I pressed OK? and then it power offs.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
The device should reboot after using the unlock tool, after that, flash twrp and root as in the thread.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
I did it again and unfortunately didnt work. unlock recovery restarted the device and I powered the device again in fastboot mode and same thing happened.

I renamed the recovery is it a problem?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Are u sure you followed instructions on the first page of this thread ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
Yes, I followed all the instructions and it works well till the fastboot flash recovery command. once I hit enter the says recovery flashed and then nothing happened. I was waiting this root for so long there was no devlopment and now it is there I and unable to do it. :(
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
After flashing twrp using the command, press and hold VOLUME DOWN+ POWER BUTTON , then release the POWER BUTTON and keep on holding the VOLUME DOWN button when asua logo appears, this should boot into twrp.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
I did this 4-5 times, I hold it like 10 mins but it remains on the same asus boot image. Thanks for your help
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
I'm not sure what you're doing wrong, but I'm going to repeat .

1. Flash twrp

2.disconnect device from pc

3. Press and Hold VOLUME DOWN +POWER KEY

4. Release POWER KEY when the screen goes off and keep on holding VOLUME DOWN key until the device boots into twrp. That's all i have to say.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
Well if you are stuck at the first logo then try flashing the stock recovery in fastboot mode.Then get into the stock recocery by pressing and holding volume down + power button.If you are able to get into stock recovery,then do the entire rooting method once more.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
finally I got the root by downloading another twrp image however now WIFI isnt working. Any idea?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
After rooting wifi is not working. It is not showing any network and advance options are greyed out. Can someone please help with this?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
I'm not sure rooting has any connection with your problem.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
And have you tried doing a factory reset? If not , boot into twrp , go to the home screen and choose the "WIPE"option, then "SWIPE TO FACTORY RESET"maybe that'll do the job.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
I have flashed the kernel mentioned in the rooting steps. I havent done the factory reset but whenever I try to do the wipe cache it says failed.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
In this thread, there's no step where you need to flash any kernel,anyway try doing a reset.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Toxbon:
I was redirected to this thread and it was mentioned there. Now, after I did the reset from twrp when I turned on the phone it stuck on Asus screen and is getting off. There is no fastboot mode now only recovery. How can I flash the stock rom.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Read the first page with the instructions and there's no kernel flashing in the instructions, anyway, send me a PM and lets see if i can help.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] chandu.x:
I was able to do all steps successfully. I also installed viper ROM

Still my phone shows unrooted. How to root?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Since you were able to install custom rom from somewhere, why don't you ask about root from the source? This thread is about installing on stock rom.

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[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] chandu.x:
Thanks
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] mohammadubaid:
Does anybody know the codename of it have to change the esserts in official firmware
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
After flashing twrp ,when trying to boot into Twrp phone freezes at Asus logo ,but next time onwards boots up with stock recovery ,please help unable to flash Twrp ,in pc command prompt Twrp flash successful ,phone booting into homescreen also ,but after Twrp flash freezes at Asus logo
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Whats your phone specifications ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
Snapdragon 615 2 32Gb 8939
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Did you unlock the bootloader and what version of the twrp img are you using?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
I tried to unlock bootloader ,using tool after phone restarts it's shows "unlocked=true" using Twrp 3.1 & 3.0
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Try using this twrp https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjz8gwginb1sp4l/Z010D_3.1.1.t1.img?dl=0 , after flashing, hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER BUTTON , now as soon as the asus logo shows up, immediately release Power key until you see twrp screen.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
Tried ,by the same result ,unable to boot to Twrp ,instead stock recovery is booting
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Can you write out step by step how you hold the buttons after flashing twrp ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
Volume down + power button ,after Asus logo appears immediately released the power button ,still volume down is pressed & stuck at Asus logo
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Try booting into stock recovery and wipe cache partition, and by the way, what's your firmware version ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
ww_13.8.26.113_20180123
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Have you tried wiping cache partition like i said ? I'll also suggest doing a factory reset if possible, then flash twrp again.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
I can also suggest flashing using Asus flash tool without doing a data wipe in the flash tool, this will overwrite corrupt system files only, your apps and data remains intact.If needed, i can provide the asus tool raw firmware for your device.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
ww_13.8.26.113
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] sumapani:
Yes tried wiping cache partition ..

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Okay will try factory resetting
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
If factory reset doesn't work, then try flashing with Asus flash tool, but make sure you have the right raw firmware for your device (i can provide) otherwise you might brick the device.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] akashi25:
Hi. How can i Successfully install my USB Drivers? Thank you.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
If you have the drivers already download, connect device to pc in bootloader mode (csc mode), then go to device manager and you should see a yellow mark indicating your device without drivers>right click on it >update>let me choose from installed drivers on pc or something similar> browse for the folder were you have the downloaded drivers and that should be it. So anytime u connect device in bootloader mode, it will show something "android bootloader interface" or similar.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] h2aroon:
Recovery link is invalid or deleated , please check it

Edit :- now link working
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] h2aroon:
Is this work for 32gb 3gb ram ?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jide1:
Its working, just make sure you unlock bootloader.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] SAPTADIP MALAKAR:
hello , i tried all the instructions, but i am not able to root the device as the twrp home is showing after holding the volume down and power button. I tried these instructions a number of times but i was unable... please help.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
This doesn't address your problem.Well i guess you are right on track. Just wipe data as mentioned in the post from twrp,then flash the root file.Then reboot the system.Note:volume down + power button is meant to take you into the recovery and not reboot.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaustav365:
Im currently using twrp 3.1.1 nd. i flashed any custom rom nd after successfully installing it press reboot to system it shows asus logo nd thn switched off..

But it is not the case with the stock rom.. Pls hlp
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
I haven't faced much problem with installing custom rom. Hope you haven't flashed a rom that is not meant for your device model(in which case i don't know much what to do).Try a complete wipe and flash your rom again.And i hope there weren't any error in the log after flashing.I personally am using AIM rom v2.5 (for zf max sd615) and is quite bug free.
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaustav365:
Thnx mate. Which twrp version r u using? Did u get error 7 while flashing rom?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek P G:
Its twrp 3.0.3 i am using.I had flashed rom about 1 year ago.I guess i dont remember any occurrence of error during that time.What does error 7 specify?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] deekshithsalian93:
i have followed all the above steps properly , in pc it shows finished but when i try to boot into twrp recovery for first time it get stuck on asus screen,when i restart again the stock recovery will be loded ,i have tried with many websites plz solve this IM USING ASUS ZC550KL ,MSM8939
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] neo1n1ly:
Hello,

Is it resolved yet bro? I have the same issue. tried TWRP 3.0.2, 3.0.3 and 3.1.1, but no use...

"target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

sending 'recovery' (17836 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.563s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.218s]

finished. total time: 0.812s"

Then after restart if I hold volume down then it stops at Asus logo. If not goes to normal boot. I have left it for more than 30 mins, still at Asus logo. But am able to get to stock recovery, which is of no use to install custom ROM. :(
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmedmohak:
unofficil unlock bootloader for zc550kl

i need unofficial ways to unlock bootloader because my asus is crashed and i cant log on
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] cancerstage5:
do you know to to relock boootloader?
[Asus Zenfone Max Guides, News, & Discussion] jugnugee:
Connect in fastboot mode, then check for any android device in device manager or anything similar with any yellow mark, then install drivers manually like this.

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do you know to to relock boootloader?
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andyroidking:
If your having issues with your USB port, ADB or charging, here is an easy ~$10 and 30 minute fix.

Daughter board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Charger...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

IFIXIT link: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+9+USB+Daughterboard+Replacement/43021

Edit: Just be careful when removing the back. The front camera is likely to be stuck and may pull out of the board. That is how I got my experience taking the tablet apart, at the time I was just trying to disconnect the battery... :silly:
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madbat99:
Good idea to post this up.

Anyone reading, this really is pretty easy. I did this because of otg trouble. USB stick would mount and unmount making it unusable. Fixed it!
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] maclux:
Hi,

I've just bought an Htc Cruise, and wanted to add Luxemburg to the Weather plugin, but without success.

I changed the HH_409_WeatherCities.xml buy adding Luxemburg.

<city name="Luxemburg, LU" loca="EUR|LU|LU003|Luxemburg" land="Luxemburg"/>

First I disabled the htc Home in the Settings.

Softreset.

I changed the hh_409_WeatherCities.xml.

Moved The hh_409_Weathercities.xml to Windows Folder.

I receive the message "Unable to retrieve data for selected city."

macmac.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] TheOnly1:
Are you sure your internet connection is on :D Of course just at that moment accuweather.com may be unreachable. Try againt in 30 min and make sure you have correctly confured internet on the phone :rolleyes:
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] maclux:
The Internet connection is working.

When i'm selecting another city it works.

But with cities i added in the xml file it doesn't work.

macmac.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] benzo8:
As I understand it, the HTC weather plugin actually routes it's requests through HTC themselves, and they only serve certain (ie: the default) cities. Have a look at this thread where the author claims to have found a solution:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1843576&postcount=55
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] jeannot61:
Excuse me for my bad English ...

The file HH_409_WeatherCities.xml may be "read-only", "System" or "in ROM" and can not be rewritten?
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] ppcfox:
@maclux

Look at the following site. I have made a little tool only for a german orbit2, but it may also work with others.

http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=122846&page=2

Look at post #61.

First you have to patch the HTCHome.dll, then you can change the xml-file.

greatings

ppcfox
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] jrrasch:
I had the same problem myself, but i found that Resco Explorer can overwrite the file ;)

Btw...the patching of the dll really works, and made the weather plugin work for me!
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] megonzo:
problems editing the file too

I am having problems editing the file to support my local weather. I have found by reading various post that its a very simple process. But my new WM6.1 ROM on my AT&T Tilt has set the file permissions to "ROM". I have already edited a new copy of the file only to find out its "in ROM" status keeps me from deleting or modifying the file.

I would love to know if I can edit a "in ROM" file.

Thanks in advance for any help.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] pqillu:
I had the same problem, but it was solved patching the DLL after disabling the plug-in and copying the the XML file with the Resco. After that, all runs fine :)

PQillu
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Anndy:
Maybe I am wrong but you spell Luxemburg, but the link is LUXEMBOURG (OU) not (U). In brief you're missing a letter to the word Luxembourg
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] darkblak:
Just search for HTC Home Customizer - it'll do what you want.