ASUS Zenfone 5 root for WW-2.22.40.54 (4.4.2) firmware

[sigoshere]

how to open terminal the asus zenfone rootmaster? should i hold shift and then open new window command to open the cmd? sorry for not understanding

Do you mean how you can open the cmd in the Windows?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/open-a-command-prompt-window

 

[eduard104]

not working

i follow all the steps.. my camera is not working please help

 

[brokey]

Is there a solution for the Zenfone 2 "camera is not found" problem? Have searched the web high and low but havent found anything
My model is the Z00AD
cheers
col

 

[meguo]

can u give the link to download platform-tools

 

[thethings]

how to download the platform-tools

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how to download the platform-tools???
i am so confuesd

 

[sigoshere]

i follow all the steps.. my camera is not working please help

I can't give you any tips without any details about your problem.

 

[sigoshere]

Is there a solution for the Zenfone 2 "camera is not found" problem? Have searched the web high and low but havent found anything
My model is the Z00AD
cheers
col

I'm pretty sure there's solution for every zenfone's "camera is not found" problem. But I don't have zenfone 2 and I can't give you exactly way. General tips:
- Download from asus website official firmware (the same version what you already have installed).
- Extract package and find: dnx(...).bin, fastboot.img, ifwi(...).bin, recovery.img files.
- Flash this files to your phone.

Read carefully my manual and read how is written the rooting script in the repository.

Your problem is solvable, but you need 1-3 days for understanding the problem.

Good luck.

 

[sigoshere]

can u give the link to download platform-tools

how to download the platform-tools

---------- Post added at 05:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:57 PM ----------

how to download the platform-tools???
i am so confuesd

Guys, downloading platform-tools is really simple. Its just a few small command-line applications. Read carefully whole thread before posting the same problem.

Download platform tools from xda.

 

[brokey]

I'm pretty sure there's solution for every zenfone's "camera is not found" problem. But I don't have zenfone 2 and I can't give you exactly way. General tips:
- Download from asus website official firmware (the same version what you already have installed).
- Extract package and find: dnx(...).bin, fastboot.img, ifwi(...).bin, recovery.img files.
- Flash this files to your phone.
Read carefully my manual and read how is written the rooting script in the repository.
Your problem is solvable, but you need 1-3 days for understanding the problem.
Good luck.

Thanks for the reply...appreciate it...but the problem is I cant flash any files as I cant get access to custom recovery..
When I reboot and hold the power and up volume buttons together a USB logo appears...have attached a screen shot...

cheers

col

 

[thethings]

Thx

Guys, downloading platform-tools is really simple. Its just a few small command-line applications. Read carefully whole thread before posting the same problem.

Download platform tools from xda.

Thank you for your reply. It really works. I just rooted my phone. Thank you for your help.

 

[rkj911]

Thanks for the reply...appreciate it...but the problem is I cant flash any files as I cant get access to custom recovery..
When I reboot and hold the power and up volume buttons together a USB logo appears...have attached a screen shot...

cheers

col

Happened to me to boot into recovery just press and hold both vol up and power untill you see Asus logo and feel vibration then leave both that worked for me

 

[brokey]

Happened to me to boot into recovery just press and hold both vol up and power untill you see Asus logo and feel vibration then leave both that worked for me

Nah does work for me...the USB logo comes up straight after the phone vibrates...

Thanks for the reply anyway...appreciated...

cheers

col

 

[DmitryChernov]

My friend's zenfone won't update to latest kitkat. It's stuck on JellyBean. OTA updated display errors. Trying to do it manually fails as well because bootloader unlocker app won't...well...unlock the bootloader. Anything that can be done?

 

[yasin0005]

My friend's zenfone won't update to latest kitkat. It's stuck on JellyBean. OTA updated display errors. Trying to do it manually fails as well because bootloader unlocker app won't...well...unlock the bootloader. Anything that can be done?

If u unlocked boot loader then u mast be faced screen freeze prblm and this prblm is really annoying....good luck

 

[fadelmohamad]

i have 2.22.40.54 version, but in other websites if you want to update lollipop, you should downgrade to 2.21.40.44 and then upgrade to 2.22.40.53
so, can you tell me how to downgrade from 54version to 53version? please tell me the easiest way sir. Thanks.

 

[yingie]

Help

I use Zenfone5 1.2GHz Lolipop when root have an error "Unfortunately, Camera Not Found"
Help me. Sr i'm using google translate

 

[thedirtchamber]

Hello. Will this method work on Asus Zenfone Go too? They're similar phones, please tell me us Go users are in luck

 

[LucasBernardesLopes]

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This is rooting script only for ASUS Zenfone 5 (T00F/T00J) with official WW-2.22.40.54 (4.4.2) firmware.
Upgrading will unroot your phone.
If you want to have rooted lollipop, find another rooting solution.

If this rooting solution doesn't work, probably you're doing some wrong. There's several thousand people (or more) from around the world which successfully rooted and fixed theirs phones. If you have any questions or problem - please read first whole thread. I'm trying answer all questions and I place the most popular in first post.

Rooting script

• Read manual
• Download rooting script

I want to share my work. I created github repository - feel free to fork etc.

Simple FAQ and tips

Want more help?
Video tutorial by Majci8

Older version of firmware
Do you have older version of firmware? Update it and apply rooting script.
Download official firmware (select android -> firmware, and search site with phrase WW_2.22.40.54)

Newer version of firmware
I actually doesn't like lollipop and I don't provide any support for rooting newer android. Probably there are available other solutions. At this moment the 2.22.40.54 version is the newest kitkat for Asus Zenfone 5.

"No camera is found" bug
Do you have "no camera is found" problem? This script fixes this. I spend few long days to fixing "no camera is found" bug after applying shakalacka's rooting script. And I GOT IT! I mixed shakalaca and Vipin Arumugham solutions. Thank you guys!

How update firmware by sideload method?

1. Boot your phone to recovery mode.
2. When "No command" message appears, press and hold down volume button, and press once (still holding down volume) up volume button. You are now in recovery menu.
3. Select apply update from ADB.
4. Connect phone by USB cable to your computer.
5. Run from terminal: adb sideload new-firmware.zip

Note: you can sideload only firmware with the same or higher version. Firmware can be downgraded too, but this is little more complicated.

Unroot
Eh, really? Why do you want to unroot your phone? Use sideload method to apply firmware again (yes, with the same version). This will format yout /system partition and install whole android system again.

Thanks for every mentioned person! Your comments, messages and other help is really great!

Thanks man

 

[chris_kun]

i did my best , but my best wasn't good enough

i followed all the method and command carefully and i even have all the drivers and and necessary tools
its still not working whyyyyy

 

[kimkimk1m]

I finished all the steps and my phone restarted fine. how do i know that I've successfully rooted my phone? Everything looks the same, no new apps on my menu.