Root Asus Zenfone 5 KITKAT 4.4.2 (100% work)

[NovaRuk]

So I read that you have to check the Build Number if you have error: out of memory but HOW?How do I check the Build Number? Sorry for the trouble

 

[optimusodd]

Can anyone 5tell me how to root and Unroot ASUS ZenFone 2 Z00LD 3gb ram phone

It's Zenfone 5 thread.Post your query in Zenfone 2 Laser thread.
Do some basic research before asking for help.
Here you go : http://bfy.tw/4FzZ

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So I read that you have to check the Build Number if you have error: out of memory but HOW?How do I check the Build Number? Sorry for the trouble

If you don't know how to check your Build Number you better don't root your phone.

 

[ancalagon00]

You are welcome mate,I am glad that you got that resolved
Meanwhile,you can upgrade to Lollipop 3.24.40.78 and gain root access following this guide.
Cheers!!

what do you recommend bro? update via adb sideload? btw i tried OTA it didn't work. it booted into usb mode. but i fixed it. now.. can i skip firmware and sideload to .78? my build is 2.21.40.44

 

[optimusodd]

what do you recommend bro? update via adb sideload? btw i tried OTA it didn't work. it booted into usb mode. but i fixed it. now.. can i skip firmware and sideload to .78? my build is 2.21.40.44

Did you unroot phone before going for OTA ?
Anyway,you need to upgrade first to the Bridge Updates (2.22.40.53 / 2.22.40.54 ).
Then you have got 2 options to upgrade to Lollipop

( 1 ) 2.22.40.53 > 3.23.40.60 > 3.24.40.78

OR

( 2 ) 2.22.40.54 > 3.24.40.78

Upgrade manually by putting the Update Zip in the Internal storage or ADB sideload.
Personally,I prefer Internal storage method coz my experience with ADB Sideload hasn't been pleasant

Don't forget to wipe cache partition via Recovery Before and After the System Upgrade.
Good luck!!

 

[Abhishek056]

I tried to root my ZenFone 5 using Windows 10 but intel driver said the OS not supported, I installed intel driver 1.10.0 after that the option "allow USB debugging" not flashing on mobile screen and also not processing after clicking on rootzenfone5ww.bat......... I also tried it with Windows XP but same thing "allow USB debugging" not flashing on mobile screen..............

 

[optimusodd]

I tried to root my ZenFone 5 using Windows 10 but intel driver said the OS not supported, I installed intel driver 1.10.0 after that the option "allow USB debugging" not flashing on mobile screen and also not processing after clicking on rootzenfone5ww.bat......... I also tried it with Windows XP but same thing "allow USB debugging" not flashing on mobile screen..............

What's your build number ?
Uninstall the Intel drivers,reboot your PC and refer to my post.
Hope this helps!!Cheers!

 

[shamjithsha]

Thanks a lot

thanks bro.....i am new to the rooting things...
so i tried many apps.....but failed...
finally i found your post...started rooting...but failed in fast booting (fastbooting CMD waiting)
[CMD showed sending 'recovery' <13934KB>...
Failed <command write failed <Invalid Argument]
no idea about such things:laugh:
so gone through the comments
this comment helped me..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63943462&postcount=530
tried it....
it became successfull....
once again thanks again buddy.....

and also thanking the guys who created it and posted it on the internet...

 

[madmanbd]

heloo thanks but it says devices rooted...but i cannot update the su binary pls help

 

[shamjithsha]

heloo thanks but it says devices rooted...but i cannot update the su binary pls help

note : by rooting you may lose your warranty
yeah i had the same problem,and the root checker showed root access not properly installed.
first of all , i am not a tech guy
then i found out a solution.installing super su through TWRP recovery mode
for that we need some softwares and one PC
Requirements
1. TWRP installer -i cant post outside links(find it from somewhere here or from outside)
unzip and wait...
2. super su intaller zip file--i cant post outside links(find it from somewhere here or from outside)

How to install
1. connect your phone to pc and copy the super SU file to memory card or phone memory (if you dont have memory card)
2.open the twrp installer folder,click intall .exe file ,a cmd window will open
3. click any button,wait for the process to complete.so twrp recovery mode will be installed on your phone.
4.then shut down your phone (normally)
5.switch on your phone through recovery mode(press volume up+ powerbutton a little more time,untill recovery screen comes)
6.select recovery using volume up/down button .for selecting use power button
7.now you can see the the twrp recovery mode(install,reboot etc)
8.click install.find the file we already put in the memory card(super su zip file)
9. no other changes to be made,just swipe to install
10.after installing phone will reboot showing updating apps
11.now you can install super su from play store if not installed already from play store
12.now you are rooted,check with root checker.

this is the method i used for my zenfone 5
note; it may not work for all,but just try

 

[faizalezzwa]

guys,why I could not find my device in cmd?

 

[lophed]

Can i use this method for root my ASUS_TOOJ_TW_user_2.22.40.54_20151211_96

 

[kevin09]

Here you go RootZenFone5KitKatv4-WW-2.21.40.44.Cheers!!

What do you mean by "unfreeze" ? Why don't you just Re-lock the Bootloader and get back to Stock.You can upgrade to Lolipop and root your device.

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Check your Build Number and make sure you are doing the right version of the Toolkit for the rooting.

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Try again in Compatibility Mode.

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Check your Build Number and make sure you are doing the right version of the Toolkit for the rooting.

What do you mean about the buid number sir? Please clear i didnt get it. Thank you.

 

[optimusodd]

What do you mean about the buid number sir? Please clear i didnt get it. Thank you.

Settings > About >Software Information > Build number
Hope this helps!!

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Can i use this method for root my ASUS_TOOJ_TW_user_2.22.40.54_20151211_96

Yes just run the batch file "root-zenfone5-tw" in place of "root-zenfone5-ww",in step 6.
Backup all your data before proceeding.

 

[flallenA]

The command prompt, after showing the first part, tries to send some stuff, but it never works. Help please?

 

[xzxluisxzx]

is this working for the .87 firmware?

 

[vayert]

How about camera? Is it work? Cause when I tried to root my HH it always "camera not found".

 

[AzrulHisyam]

How about camera? Is it work? Cause when I tried to root my HH it always "camera not found".

The Camera work perfectly

 

[kostasgia82]

Hello....
I get this error....
Security device flash function disabled

does someone know how to solve it?

my build number is
KOT49H.CN_PHONE - 11.4.6.99-20160108

Baseband version
M3.5.22-A500KL_10137

 

[roykem]

Thank you, success to root my Asus Zenfone 5.

Just as additional for those encounter problem installing Intel Android driver caused by OS version is 64bit,
you might wanna go to intel site and download the most update driver.

Thank you OP.

 

[dniskeren]

Hey!
I did follow your guide, and it was succesfull!
but super su is not installed in my device
so I tried to install it manually, but when I open it, it say that there is no su binaries installed.
so, any help ?
thanks!