Unable to root ASUS ZENFONE MAX. I have tried all the apps such as kingroot, framaroot, rootgenius, iroot, kingoroot. plss help.
You have to see YouTube for root asus ZenFone max by using computer.
You have to install on your computer
1=adb and fastboot
2=Twrp recovery for asus ZenFone max
And after that you have to command on adb and fastboot that "fastboot devices" hit enter and then re type "fastboot flash fecovery" after hit space and type the location of twrp recovery file and hit enter
Root success
I have also a ZenFone max
Note= you have on the USB dubbeding is unable your device . See developer option in your phone settings
Switch off and turn on your phone on csc mode by using "vol down + power key"
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Hi !
I have a Zenfone 2 ZE500KL.
I installed adb and fastboot following this very helpful post and videos : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
when I type adb devices on command line I can see my phone
but when I type fastboot device I get this 'waiting for device' message.
also, when I want to enter fastboot mode using the power button + volume up, I get stuck on the asus logo screen with the message 'Fastboot mode !!! long press power button to restart system'
I already tried to reinstall the firmware, doesn't look to change anything.
I'd really like to know how to get through this as I want to root my phone.
Thanks for your help !
salinn said:
Hi !
I have a Zenfone 2 ZE500KL.
I installed adb and fastboot following this very helpful post and videos : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
when I type adb devices on command line I can see my phone
but when I type fastboot device I get this 'waiting for device' message.
also, when I want to enter fastboot mode using the power button + volume up, I get stuck on the asus logo screen with the message 'Fastboot mode !!! long press power button to restart system'
I already tried to reinstall the firmware, doesn't look to change anything.
I'd really like to know how to get through this as I want to root my phone.
Thanks for your help !
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download asus usb driver from asus website, when you get stuck on the asus logo screen with message fastboot mode, that s the fastboot mode.
hi guys
im using zenfone 5 which was kitkat previously then i updated to lollipop via sideload adb but now my device is bricked and when i try to sideload new firmware it shows the following command with error
E: failed to mount / cache (no such file or directory)
E:cant open / cache /recovery / logs
E:cant open / cache /recovery / logs
E:cant open / dev/block/mmcd1k0p4(permission denied)
when im using these commands after entering into normal boot mode
(before executing commands)
[IMG="normal boot mode in lollipop"]
1)fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
2)fastboot reboot-bootloader
im supposed to get this screen after executing above commands
[IMG="droidboot mode"]
but im not getting this screen guys.
im again back to this screen only
[IMG="normal boot mode in lollipop"]
sorry guys this post doesnt allow me to link images because im new to this site
i cross checked with my friends mobile its working flawlessly
help me out from this isssue bro
thank you
mine too
Any expert please help
I need to know whether your partitions are okay or not. Please answer my questions below:
1. What's the model of your device? T00F/T00J?
2. Can you reboot into fastboot?
3. What was the last thing you did to it before bricking?
4. Does it flash the fastboot.img file successfully?
5. Which firmware were you using before sideload push? I mean when the device was fine, what was your firmware version?
6. Which version you were trying to push while you bricked it?
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I need to know whether your partitions are okay or not. Please answer my questions below:
1. What's the model of your device? T00F/T00J?
2. Can you reboot into fastboot?
3. What was the last thing you did to it before bricking?
4. Does it flash the fastboot.img file successfully?
5. Which firmware were you using before sideload push? I mean when the device was fine, what was your firmware version?
6. Which version you were trying to push while you bricked it?
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1. t00f
2. yes
3. i upgraded to lollipop which displays error that unfortunately stopped and i restarted thats the phone stucks at boot loop
4. no.it fails to flash the flashboot image
5. kitkat 2.21.44.540
6. tried all kitkats from 2.21.22.30 to 54 and lollipops also
error image
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recovery
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(replace dot with .)
thanks
I got same problem (solved)
I have advice for you according my experience.
My device is T00F/A500CG
I assume you can enter bootloader or recovery mode, your pc installed all needed driver to do command adb sideload.
1. Download official ZenFone 5 firmware from ASUS website. Just go to Google and type keyword "download ZenFone firmware".
2. Download firmware 5.3.3.3 and 5.2.2.2 (apply same SKU according your device). because my device use WW sku, so I downloaded firmware WW_5.3.3.3 and WW_5.2.2.2.
3. Place those firmware inside adb folder in your pc.
4. Go to recovery mode on your ZenFone 5.
5. Connect your ZenFone to pc using USB cable.
6. Select menu "apply update from adb" on recovery mode.
7. Open cmd at your adb folder.
8. Check whether your device connected or not by using command "adb device". Make sure your device listed as attached.
9. Flash your firmware 5.3.3.3 using adb sideload command.
10. At recovery mode, select clear cache and user data (optional).
11. Once again, enter menu "apply update from adb" at recovery mode and flash firmware 5.2.2.2 using adb sideload command.
12. Do clear cache and user data at recovery mode. Then restart your device. Its will take time to load operating system for the first time, so be patient. Once you done, your device will be running on kit Kat.
This is other way. If you still want to use lollipop on your ZenFone 5.
Follow the step above until step 10. Once it done, restart your device (it will take time for the first time). You will be on lollipop because firmware 5.3.3.3 itself based on lollipop. And of you want to use latest update lollipop (firmware 3.24.40.87) don't do adb sideload from firmware 5.3.3.3 or it will be fail at 54% and you need to repeat step above from step 1.
If you want to proceed to firmware 3.24.40.87, do this:
1. Download ZenFone assists (I recommend this tool).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/zenfone-assist-t3401996
2. Place downloaded file in a folder and extract it.
3. Run the *.exe file. (Active internet connection needed for next step).
4. Activate "developer option" on your ZenFone, active USB debuging and then Connect your ZenFone using USB cable to your pc.
5. Click on "root" menu at ZenFone assists. ( application will download some file for first time usage).
6. When it done, click on " I'm on android" and your device will reboot and automatically enter fastboot mode.
7. When your ZenFone at fastboot mode, click on "execute" on ZenFone assists.
8. Done,reboot your device and if there is no super SU app installed, don't worry, your device has been successfully rooted. Check using root checker if you doubt that.
9. Successfully rooted, now use ZenFone assists to unlock your bootloader( use menu "unlock bootloader" at ZenFone assists). The processes will be similar
As process 5-7.
10. Install TWRP using ZenFone assists. Its also similar with process 5-7.
11. Download moded stock firmware 3.24.40.87 from here
drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Py5ad2aHwKMHRsZ1NJM0tfLTQ
(Source thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/help/how-to-revert-to-stock-firmware-t3303654)
This firmware is completely same as official firmware from ASUS, only changed in Meta.inf file so make it able to flash through TWRP.
12. Place downloaded firmware in your SD card.
13. Reboot your device to fastboot mode and enter recovery mode.
14. Your official recovery now replaced by TWRP.
15. Just touch "install from zip" menu at TWRP and select storage where you place the firmware. Do the flashing process, be patient and wait until done.
16. When its done, using TWRP wipe your cache and reboot your device. It will take time for first boot, be patient.
To restore your device all into normal (relock bootloader and replace TWRP with original recovery). Do this:
1. Enable developer option on your device then connect it to your pc using USB cable.
2. Open zenfone assists and select menu "relock bootloader". I assume you already familiar with this process.
3. Open downloaded firmware 3.24.40.87 and extract droidboot.img, boot.img, and recovery.img from inside the zip file and place them inside adb folder.
4. Reboot your ZenFone to fastboot mode, open cmd in adb device folder.
5. Flash fastboot using command fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
6. Flash recovery using command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
7. Flash kernel using command fastboot flash boot boot.img
8. Enter recovery mode then wipe cache and user data (optional).
9. Or just reboot your device.
10. Done, enjoy.
Jagernout said:
I have advice for you according my experience.
My device is T00F/A500CG
I assume you can enter bootloader or recovery mode, your pc installed all needed driver to do command adb sideload.
1. Download official ZenFone 5 firmware from ASUS website. Just go to Google and type keyword "download ZenFone firmware".
2. Download firmware 5.3.3.3 and 5.2.2.2 (apply same SKU according your device). because my device use WW sku, so I downloaded firmware WW_5.3.3.3 and WW_5.2.2.2.
3. Place those firmware inside adb folder in your pc.
4. Go to recovery mode on your ZenFone 5.
5. Connect your ZenFone to pc using USB cable.
6. Select menu "apply update from adb" on recovery mode.
7. Open cmd at your adb folder.
8. Check whether your device connected or not by using command "adb device". Make sure your device listed as attached.
9. Flash your firmware 5.3.3.3 using adb sideload command.
10. At recovery mode, select clear cache and user data (optional).
11. Once again, enter menu "apply update from adb" at recovery mode and flash firmware 5.2.2.2 using adb sideload command.
12. Do clear cache and user data at recovery mode. Then restart your device. Its will take time to load operating system for the first time, so be patient. Once you done, your device will be running on kit Kat.
This is other way. If you still want to use lollipop on your ZenFone 5.
Follow the step above until step 10. Once it done, restart your device (it will take time for the first time). You will be on lollipop because firmware 5.3.3.3 itself based on lollipop. And of you want to use latest update lollipop (firmware 3.24.40.87) don't do adb sideload from firmware 5.3.3.3 or it will be fail at 54% and you need to repeat step above from step 1.
If you want to proceed to firmware 3.24.40.87, do this:
1. Download ZenFone assists (I recommend this tool).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/zenfone-assist-t3401996
2. Place downloaded file in a folder and extract it.
3. Run the *.exe file. (Active internet connection needed for next step).
4. Activate "developer option" on your ZenFone, active USB debuging and then Connect your ZenFone using USB cable to your pc.
5. Click on "root" menu at ZenFone assists. ( application will download some file for first time usage).
6. When it done, click on " I'm on android" and your device will reboot and automatically enter fastboot mode.
7. When your ZenFone at fastboot mode, click on "execute" on ZenFone assists.
8. Done,reboot your device and if there is no super SU app installed, don't worry, your device has been successfully rooted. Check using root checker if you doubt that.
9. Successfully rooted, now use ZenFone assists to unlock your bootloader( use menu "unlock bootloader" at ZenFone assists). The processes will be similar
As process 5-7.
10. Install TWRP using ZenFone assists. Its also similar with process 5-7.
11. Download moded stock firmware 3.24.40.87 from here
drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Py5ad2aHwKMHRsZ1NJM0tfLTQ
(Source thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/help/how-to-revert-to-stock-firmware-t3303654)
This firmware is completely same as official firmware from ASUS, only changed in Meta.inf file so make it able to flash through TWRP.
12. Place downloaded firmware in your SD card.
13. Reboot your device to fastboot mode and enter recovery mode.
14. Your official recovery now replaced by TWRP.
15. Just touch "install from zip" menu at TWRP and select storage where you place the firmware. Do the flashing process, be patient and wait until done.
16. When its done, using TWRP wipe your cache and reboot your device. It will take time for first boot, be patient.
To restore your device all into normal (relock bootloader and replace TWRP with original recovery). Do this:
1. Enable developer option on your device then connect it to your pc using USB cable.
2. Open zenfone assists and select menu "relock bootloader". I assume you already familiar with this process.
3. Open downloaded firmware 3.24.40.87 and extract droidboot.img, boot.img, and recovery.img from inside the zip file and place them inside adb folder.
4. Reboot your ZenFone to fastboot mode, open cmd in adb device folder.
5. Flash fastboot using command fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
6. Flash recovery using command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
7. Flash kernel using command fastboot flash boot boot.img
8. Enter recovery mode then wipe cache and user data (optional).
9. Or just reboot your device.
10. Done, enjoy.
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how much time does it takes for first boot in kitkat (after flashing 5.3,3,3 and 5,2,2,2)
reply asap
thanks
RONUAA said:
how much time does it takes for first boot in kitkat (after flashing 5.3,3,3 and 5,2,2,2)
reply asap
thanks
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At lease 10 minutes it will take for the first boot. Don't worry, stay cool.
How about without root,if same method can do?
Hai all , I am new here.
I need some help to unbrick my device. i tried almost all method and still no luck. the only method i havent tried is DFC, but i dont prefer to do it since its pretty complicated.
My device run rom Global Stable Miui 7 and i flashed Developer rom Global using EDL download mode.
there was an error and now my device stuck in Mi logo. I can still access Mi bunny fastboot ( vol down + power)
So far I have tried 3 methods
Method 1: reboot to fastboot mode, plug to pc, open ADB cmd prompt and type fastboot oem EDL. But no success because device is still locked bootloader.
Method 2: reboot to fastboot mode, plug in to pc, download fastboot EDL cmd from xda forum, unzip then run edll.cmd, device reboot to mi logo again.
Method 3: in Mi logo, plug in to pc, open cmd prompt, type Adb reboot edl, press enter but device cannot reboot to edl mode because it says I need to tap on confirmation dialog on device. But its not possible since device only load up to mi logo
Download the latest stable fastboot ROM from here http://en.miui.com/a-234.html then flash it.
Sent from my Redmi 3S using Tapatalk
If only it was that easy. I've tried 3 methods above but still no luck. Use Adb reboot edl, fastboot oem.
How to flash if its only stuck at mi logo
Because I had this exact same thing happened before. What I did was while it kept bootlooping at the Mi boot splash I held down Vol - + power until fastboot mode pops up. Then you'd be able to flash.
Sent from my Redmi 3S using Tapatalk
Trovies said:
If only it was that easy. I've tried 3 methods above but still no luck. Use Adb reboot edl, fastboot oem.
How to flash if its only stuck at mi logo
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First off you cannot just unlock the bootloader easily, like in fastboot or anyhow, you need to follow the guides. And this is possible by the way only with a working Dev rom.
Well so now, you've to get miflash tool and flash either stock rom, or dev rom.
You simply hold power and volume down as long (can take some time) as it will show "fastboot" and some android art.
Then you follow the guides to flash either stock rom or dev rom using fastboot, and you're good to go.
I don't see why this wouldn't be working for you, try to stick exactly to what i said. If you don't know how to use Miflash then search at en.miui.com
Trovies said:
Hai all , I am new here.
I need some help to unbrick my device. i tried almost all method and still no luck. the only method i havent tried is DFC, but i dont prefer to do it since its pretty complicated.
My device run rom Global Stable Miui 7 and i flashed Developer rom Global using EDL download mode.
there was an error and now my device stuck in Mi logo. I can still access Mi bunny fastboot ( vol down + power)
So far I have tried 3 methods
Method 1: reboot to fastboot mode, plug to pc, open ADB cmd prompt and type fastboot oem EDL. But no success because device is still locked bootloader.
Method 2: reboot to fastboot mode, plug in to pc, download fastboot EDL cmd from xda forum, unzip then run edll.cmd, device reboot to mi logo again.
Method 3: in Mi logo, plug in to pc, open cmd prompt, type Adb reboot edl, press enter but device cannot reboot to edl mode because it says I need to tap on confirmation dialog on device. But its not possible since device only load up to mi logo
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Did you unlock developer mode as in my case I am also stuck in bootloop and fastboot oem edl is not working as developer mode is disabled thus oem is also disabled.
Hey!
I had the same Problem.
Flashing with Miflash was unsuccessfull and then EDL was locked. You can check this when the device is in fastboot and send "fastboot oem edl". Then there may be the message that EDL is locked. In that case you have to build a "deep flash cable". It is pretty easy. You can check this tutorial:
http://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html
But I would build it another way: Just cut a USB cable and reconnect all wirepairs with the open copper. Now you can just put "ground" and "data+" togehther and follow steps 7 to 9. At point 10 you can just disconnect the wires "ground" and "data+" again, so that all wires are connected normally again. Now you are in EDL and can flash with MiFlash.
Has anyone successfully rooted a Zenfone MAX M1 X018D? I got this from Best Buy and have downloaded the "bootloader unlock" app directly from Asus but it seems to do nothing. Has anyone had any luck? I feel like this could be a great phone if only I could root it and kill off some crappy memory-hogging software.
It's easy enough to do download the firmware from their website, install the magisk manager apk. Then extract the firmware zip and locate boot.img file. Copy it either onto a sdcard or select file transfer on your phone and transfer to your phone. After doing so go back in to the magisk manager apk you installed select install->patch boot image file->locate the boot.img file you copied let it patch. After it patches make note where it saves, copy that "patched-boot.img" back to your computer(into the adb folder)and inside adb folder hold shift key+right click then open a command prompt window type "adb devices" without the quotes. Make sure usb debugging is enable in developer options after pressing build number 7 times.make sure your device is found after hitting enter on adb devices.type adb reboot bootloader. after your phone reboots into fastboot mode (there will be a little word on the bottom left of your phone screen) main screen will be powered by android rest is black. Now type fastboot devices to make sure your device is seen and then type fastboot flash boot "patched-boot.img". Then you'll be rooted. Make sure you unlock bootloader with their tool first.
Hello,
I've been trying to install twrp recovery using adb today.
Here are the adb command i used;
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp-recovery.img [i](It says success/finished.)[/i]
fastboot reboot
after that, I reboot to recovery using;
Code:
adb reboot recovery
But unluckily I still got the stock recovery.
Anyone knows how? cuz' I wanna flash a custom rom from here.
Thank you in advance!
Did you root
Oh do I need to root my phone first?
Up?
Have you unlocked bootloader??? Just do if not by unofficially method....then enable developers option in setting....enable adb debugging....now search on web twrp 3.2 for asus zenfone max pro m1 and flash it as you done before...after flashing press and hold volume down button immediately press and hold power button...after 10 seconda it will boot into twrp recovery boot.
Bap062 said:
Have you unlocked bootloader??? Just do if not by unofficially method....then enable developers option in setting....enable adb debugging....now search on web twrp 3.2 for asus zenfone max pro m1 and flash it as you done before...after flashing press and hold volume down button immediately press and hold power button...after 10 seconda it will boot into twrp recovery boot.
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I did unlocked the bootloader.
I did enabled developers opt.
So you have to flash twrp 3.2.x version
Trying rebooting to recovery through hardware buttons rather than command line