[ROOT][RECOVERY]Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939

[jide1]

Guide for rooting and Twrp installation for Zenfone max ZC550KL 615 MSM 8939 :
Warning: Rooting a device automatically voids the warranty. We assume you know what you are doing and we shall not take any responsibility if your device blows up in your face. Be warned.
FILES NEEDED
DRIVERS\TOOLS
a. adb setup; http://www.mediafire.com/file/jsbx6isfpgle319/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe
b. Android usb drivers ;http://www.mediafire.com/file/57fzehmcfqk0y7t/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20150212.zip
c.minimal adb and fastboot : http://www.mediafire.com/file/0h36wb7e8aoimvb/minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.3.1_setup.exe
d. Asus bootloader unlock tool for 8939 device : http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...513.74708998.1502054577-2083321676.1502054577
TWRP\ROOT FILES
e. custom recovery image file (Twrp) :
https://www.mediafire.com/file/1kyk0q3b99kcrue/Twrp_3.0.2.img
f. SuperSU file (root) : http://www.mediafire.com/file/dchiph3qkml3u8g/PRO-SuperSU-v2.67.zip
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
1. Download and install adb and Android usb drivers if you don't have them already installed, otherwise, you can skip
2. Download and install minimal adb and fastboot and put icon on desktop
3. Download the Asus bootloader unlock tool .apk file to your device and install like an application in order to unlock bootloader(follow on-screen messages)
4. Boot device into CSC MODE(fastboot\bootloader) and connect to PC via usb cable. (To boot into CSC MODE , press and HOLD "volume up key+power key")
5. open minmal adb and fastboot and enter the following commands:

[COLOR="Red"]fastboot devices[/COLOR]

hit enter on keyboard and the serial number of your device SHOULD show in minimal adb window, if it does'nt then you've not installed your Android usb drivers correctly !

[COLOR="Red"]fastboot flash recovery[/COLOR]

after this command press the SPACE KEY ON KEYBOARD AND DRAG THE "CUSTOM RECOVERY IMAGE FILE TO THE MINIMAL ADB WINDOW then hit the enter key on your keyboard and Twrp will be flashed .
IMPORTANT !!
After flashing the TWRP file, you should boot directly into recovery by holding VOLUME DOWN+POWER BUTTON do not allow device to boot into home screen at first boot, otherwise stock recovery will be restored !!!
6. After booting into TWRP , FLASH THE ROOT FILE IMMEDIATELY !
WARNING !
if you don't flash the root file once in twrp, you might encounter a bootloop!
some users report a password prompt while in Twrp, just press "cancel" then go to twrp home screen , WIPE-FORMAT DATA, after formatting data , go back to twrp home screen -REBOOT-RECOVERY , after that flash the root file (make sure your root file is on an external sd card .

 

[navingg]

Just followed instructions word by word and successfully rooted my Asus Max SD 615 !
Thanks !:good:

 

[Nandha2335]

Plez upload video..

Please upload video for how to root,twrp and adb installing..because i m a android beginner.

 

[Abhishek P G]

Please upload video for how to root,twrp and adb installing..because i m a android beginner.

Well i guess if you follow it step by step there won't be any problem.If you get stuck at some point just comment here.And installing adb is just like the normal installation of any setup files in windows.Regarding the flashing of twrp there is nothing much to do than the steps mentioned above.If you still need a video go for this.https://youtu.be/kmq2Eyzl3wA NOTE:This video makes use of files for the sd410 model,so don't use the files in that video.Get the files from this post.This video can make you familiarize the process,but steps mentioned here is slightly different.

 

[Nandha2335]

Nandha

Any problem doing this method????
Plez upload custom rom for ZenFone max sd615 model..

 

[Nandha2335]

Nandha

Thank u so much bro ..i m following as per u r procedure now my mobile was rooted ...

 

[Abhishek P G]

Any problem doing this method????
Plez upload custom rom for ZenFone max sd615 model..

There aren't any custom roms available till now.Try using xposed modules for improved functionality(serves the purpose of custom rom to great extent).

 

[jide1]

There aren't any custom roms available till now.Try using xposed modules for improved functionality(serves the purpose of custom rom to great extent).

Actually, there's MIUI 8 available, but its in this Russian thread http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=726975&st=9000#entry62639193

 

[Nandha2335]

Actually, there's MIUI 8 available, but its in this Russian thread http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=726975&st=9000#entry62639193

Miui 8 rom properly working or not

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There aren't any custom roms available till now.Try using xposed modules for improved functionality(serves the purpose of custom rom to great extent).

Bro how to change notification panel ..and status bar

 

[jide1]

Miui 8 rom properly working or not

don't ask me, i didn't post any rom here, ask him https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73339833

 

[Abhishek P G]

Miui 8 rom properly working or not

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Bro how to change notification panel ..and status bar

Try using gravity box after installing xposed framework.There a lot of graphical tweaks in gravity box.

 

[kiranrajr]

Internal Storage Files Missing

After I flashed TWRP and then entered it, it asked for a password to decrypt my storage. I didnt set any password for my phone so I pressed cancel after which came the TWRP menu. But once I selected the install option so as to flash the supersu file, I was unable to find my zip file in it. When I searched for solution, they said it was because my storage is encryted that I was'nt able to acces the data. They adviced to format data through wipe option in TWRP. But still no use. And to add to the problem, when I tried to reboot into system, I was left with a black screen and couln't get to the homescreen.

Please consider my problem and hoping for your fast reply.

 

[jide1]

After I flashed TWRP and then entered it, it asked for a password to decrypt my storage. I didnt set any password for my phone so I pressed cancel after which came the TWRP menu. But once I selected the install option so as to flash the supersu file, I was unable to find my zip file in it. When I searched for solution, they said it was because my storage is encryted that I was'nt able to acces the data. They adviced to format data through wipe option in TWRP. But still no use. And to add to the problem, when I tried to reboot into system, I was left with a black screen and couln't get to the homescreen.

Please consider my problem and hoping for your fast reply.

Boot back into twrp home screen - WIPE- FORMAT DATA , after that, also from twrp , REBOOT-RECOVERY, after that, go ahead and flash the root file and then try to boot into home screen.

 

[jide1]

Place the root file on an external sd card.

 

[kiranrajr]

Boot back into twrp home screen - WIPE- FORMAT DATA , after that, also from twrp , REBOOT-RECOVERY, after that, go ahead and flash the root file and then try to boot into home screen.

Thank for your fast reply. By following your steps, I was successful in rooting the phone but when rebooting back to home screen, the black screen's still there.

 

[Abhishek P G]

After I flashed TWRP and then entered it, it asked for a password to decrypt my storage. I didnt set any password for my phone so I pressed cancel after which came the TWRP menu. But once I selected the install option so as to flash the supersu file, I was unable to find my zip file in it. When I searched for solution, they said it was because my storage is encryted that I was'nt able to acces the data. They adviced to format data through wipe option in TWRP. But still no use. And to add to the problem, when I tried to reboot into system, I was left with a black screen and couln't get to the homescreen.

Please consider my problem and hoping for your fast reply.

I guess you have copied the super su file to external sd card.Formatting data as mentioned by jide1 did remove the encryption for me.If it doesn't work do advanced wipe with only the data,cache and dalvik cache boxes checked.Note:don't check any other box.Then reboot into twrp.Go to mount in twrp and see that your external sd is mounted.Now access the external sd card in install option and you will find the files of super su.

 

[6goyal]

How to get into twrp recovery?

There is problem after flashing when i press volume down+power button its restarts twrp recovery got lost

 

[jide1]

There is problem after flashing when i press volume down+power button its restarts twrp recovery got lost

Flash twrp again ,disconnect usb cable from pc, then press and HOLD "volume down" AND "power button" when device vibrates, RELEASE "power button" WHILE still holding "volume down" , that should do the job.

 

[Volker802]

Need stock boot.img

I require the stock boot.img so if anyone is kind enough to upload it, ill be greatful. Or if anyone knows how to extract it from the raw image, that'd also be appreciated.

 

[jide1]

I require the stock boot.img so if anyone is kind enough to upload it, ill be greatful. Or if anyone knows how to extract it from the raw image, that'd also be appreciated.

Download the official firmware from Asus website and unpack the zip file, and you'll see the boot.img file there.