[GUIDE] How to root zenfone 3 (ZE552KL / ZE520KL)

[snowwolf725]

Original Article : https://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/thread-177291-1-1.html

[email protected] post the root guild for zenfone 3.
I translate his article to English version.
I didn't try this method yet, but I think it should work.
If you want to root your zenfone 3, you can following this guide to root your device.
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[Update] All-in-one zip (unlock App+driver+adb+fastboot+twrp+SuperSU.zip) :
https://github.com/snowwolf725/RootZenfone3/archive/master.zip

Firstly, you should use the following official unlock tool to unlock Boot-loader.
[Update] If you want to receive OTA notify, you should use Un-official bootloader unlock method.
Un-official bootloader unlock method

ZE552KL
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE552KL/ZE552KL_SIGNED_Android_M_UnlockTool_2016_0715.zip
ZE520KL
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE520KL/ZE520KL_SIGNED_Android_M_UnlockTool_2016_0715.zip

After you unlock your device, you can download the TWRP recovery image, and follow the guide to root your device.
TWRP recovery img ：https://mega.nz/#F!kl8lmKRL!ZbLvz1b4YgLMr_n09vRrTA
twrp-3.0.2-Z012D.img (TWRP for ZE552KL)
twrp-3.0.2-Z017D.img (TWRP for ZE520KL)
dot.supersu (.supersu)
If your device is ZE552KL, then you should download twrp-3.0.2-Z012D.img + dot.supersu
If your device is ZE520KL, then you should download twrp-3.0.2-Z017D.img + dot.supersu
If you want to build recovery image by yourself, you can clone the git source tree, and compile by yourself.
https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_ze520kl
https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_ze552kl

How to root your device:
1. Boot your zenfone 3 to boot-loader mode (you should firstly turn the phone off, then press and hold the volume up and power buttons )
2. Install android tools on your pc. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979)
3. Connect your mobile to PC, then use following command to flash TWRP image to your zenfone.

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-xxx.img

4a. Hold the volume down button, and use following command to boot into recovery mode. (if menu appears, please select recovery mode)

fastboot reboot

4b. Boot your zenfone 3 to recovery mode (you should firstly turn the phone off, then press and hold the volume down and power buttons )
5. After boot into TWRP recovery, select "keep system read only" in TWRP recovery menu.
6. Use following command to push .supersu file into /data .

adb push dot.supersu /data/.supersu

7. Select "ADB Sideload" in TWRP menu, then use following command to push root files.
(SuperSu.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703)

adb sideload SuperSU.zip

8. reboot and enjoy your rooted device.

PS. If you got OTA notify, you can flash the stock image to un-root your device.
Stock boot.img and recovery.img files can be find in following URL:
https://mega.nz/#F!ok0V0RIA!5WKtHe98opzjVI3NPbM7Ww

 

[superuser.pm]

Who can test ?

 

[BentotKulangot]

Who can test ?

its 100% working bro

 

[aelzki]

Does the unlock tool really wipe the data on the device??

 

[BentotKulangot]

Does the unlock tool really wipe the data on the device??

yes its wiping entire phone.

 

[kuranzi]

can i root the phone without uncloking the bootloader ?

 

[superuser.pm]

its 100% working bro

Are u trying? 7up screenshot for everybody . ..

 

[kuranzi]

Are u trying? 7up screenshot for everybody . ..

This is work.. now i have rooted phone and installed xposed

 

[BentotKulangot]

after rooted? we can get OTA? or no? if not how to get the OTA?

 

[superuser.pm]

i must unlock bootloader before flash twrp ?
on phone turn on or off USB debugging mode ?

 

[Out_Cold84]

100% working

I have been waiting and waiting for this post. worked instantly, with no headaches. Well just remember to back up your stuff first.

Thanks to OP for the translation!

Won't allow me to post the image or link being so new. Just try it out.

drive.google.com/open?id=0B08xanlQWY50UHhEZlBfM1BncWs

sorry mods if this is bypassing the spam guards.

 

[BentotKulangot]

i cant get OTA UPDATES after unlock the bootloader LOL

 

[Out_Cold84]

They do warn you specifically that pushed updates will no longer happen.

I think the solution is to find the updates from ASUS and use an app like FlashFire

 

[Out_Cold84]

There is a request for a Rom on the cyanogen forums.

Xposed worked like a charm.

It also appears that the kernel source is available although I'm not sure from where.

Still not sure where to find the ASUS updates

 

[siberflyers]

Thank you very much it works perfect, but how do you flash the recovery.img and boot.img to un-root?

 

[bangrapy]

TWRP Decrypted and Couldnt Mount Storage

Thanks for the guide, its 100% worked!
But I have a problem. I couldnt mount storage to instal ZIP file. Also my TWRP said its encrypted, and i dont what password to decrypt is.
Anybody know how to solve this?

 

[taitai]

Is there any CN stock recovery to download?

 

[Chandro-ID]

i got error device 'null' not found when trying to sideload the supersu. help me please

 

[kuranzi]

i got error device 'null' not found when trying to sideload the supersu. help me please

I got this problem too, just install the super su from twrp solved my problem

 

[GodKingKnight]

Will it work for ZS570KL?