How to Unlock Bootloader - (Marshmallow)
This TWRP will automatically unlock bootloader
To relock bootloader, flash relock_bootloader.zip via twrp recovery
Download this recovery: https://github.com/sabpprook/androi...ses/download/3.0.2-0/twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
Boot it in fastboot mode with this command:
How to Relock Bootloader
If you flash a raw rom bootloader will be locked.
To do this, download Asus Flash Tool(AFT) and Asus RAW rom file and flash raw rom.
AFT: ASUS.Flash.Tool.v1.0.0.45-ATD-20160913.zip
RAW Rom: WW_ZE500KL_13.1010.1612.53_M3.6.51_Phone-user.raw.zip
How to Downgrade from MM to Lollipop
Flash this rom with AFT:
WW_ZE500KL_V12.8.5.222_M3.6.42_Phone-user.raw.zip
How to Root
Download this recovery: https://github.com/sabpprook/androi...ses/download/3.0.2-0/twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
Boot it in fastboot mode with this command:
Dowload latest magisk version from this thread(now 13.3): https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Copy Magisk-v13.3.zip to phone. Install this file from TWRP.
If you need install Latest Magisk Manager from same thread.
If your magiskhide doesn't work properly (for safetynet and CTS error too) install this module: Universal SafetyNet Fix | Universal Hide
Custom Roms - LineageOS 14.1, AOKP, ResurrectionRemix, Beanstalk, CyanogenMod 13
Follow this thread to download roms: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70133925&postcount=2
Download rom and install it via TWRP.
How to Install Xposed Framework
Download and install this installer/downloader: https://xdaforums.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
Note that you must install systemless xposed if you use magisk.
SDK21 is Android 5.0 (Lollipop), SDK22 is Android 5.1 (also Lollipop) and SDK23 is Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
Raw Roms
WW_ZE500KL_13.1010.1612.53_M3.6.51_Phone-user.raw.zip"]Latest Marshmallow Rom
WW_ZE500KL_V12.8.5.222_M3.6.42_Phone-user.raw.zip"]Latest Lollipop Rom
How to Flash TWRP Recovery
To flash downloaded twrp recovery:
Press enter and wait 30 seconds.
Recommended installation:
Install TWRP (Only for custom ROMs)
Install Rom (Custom or Stock)
Install Xposed (Only for 5.0, 5.1 or 6.0)
Install Magisk (If you need root)
Install Magisk Universal Hide Module (If you need to pass Safetynet)
This TWRP will automatically unlock bootloader
To relock bootloader, flash relock_bootloader.zip via twrp recovery
Download this recovery: https://github.com/sabpprook/androi...ses/download/3.0.2-0/twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
Boot it in fastboot mode with this command:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
How to Relock Bootloader
If you flash a raw rom bootloader will be locked.
To do this, download Asus Flash Tool(AFT) and Asus RAW rom file and flash raw rom.
AFT: ASUS.Flash.Tool.v1.0.0.45-ATD-20160913.zip
RAW Rom: WW_ZE500KL_13.1010.1612.53_M3.6.51_Phone-user.raw.zip
How to Downgrade from MM to Lollipop
Flash this rom with AFT:
WW_ZE500KL_V12.8.5.222_M3.6.42_Phone-user.raw.zip
How to Root
Download this recovery: https://github.com/sabpprook/androi...ses/download/3.0.2-0/twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
Boot it in fastboot mode with this command:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
Dowload latest magisk version from this thread(now 13.3): https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Copy Magisk-v13.3.zip to phone. Install this file from TWRP.
If you need install Latest Magisk Manager from same thread.
If your magiskhide doesn't work properly (for safetynet and CTS error too) install this module: Universal SafetyNet Fix | Universal Hide
Custom Roms - LineageOS 14.1, AOKP, ResurrectionRemix, Beanstalk, CyanogenMod 13
Follow this thread to download roms: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70133925&postcount=2
Download rom and install it via TWRP.
How to Install Xposed Framework
Download and install this installer/downloader: https://xdaforums.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
Note that you must install systemless xposed if you use magisk.
SDK21 is Android 5.0 (Lollipop), SDK22 is Android 5.1 (also Lollipop) and SDK23 is Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
Raw Roms
WW_ZE500KL_13.1010.1612.53_M3.6.51_Phone-user.raw.zip"]Latest Marshmallow Rom
WW_ZE500KL_V12.8.5.222_M3.6.42_Phone-user.raw.zip"]Latest Lollipop Rom
How to Flash TWRP Recovery
To flash downloaded twrp recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-ze500kl.img
Press enter and wait 30 seconds.
Recommended installation:
Install TWRP (Only for custom ROMs)
Install Rom (Custom or Stock)
Install Xposed (Only for 5.0, 5.1 or 6.0)
Install Magisk (If you need root)
Install Magisk Universal Hide Module (If you need to pass Safetynet)