Zenfone 3 Laser Root, etc?

[RikuKurai]

Hi everyone! I've used this forum for help rather often, but never made an account until just now.

Recently, I decided to get a new phone. Specifically, an Asus Zenfone 3 Laser(Model number ZC551KL / Z01BDC). However, there's no subforum for this device, and only one mention of this model across all of XDA, which is odd considering it's been out for about 2 weeks in most places, and was announced months ago. The same goes for it's brother the Zenfone 3 Max...even odder when 3/5 Zenfone 3 models have their own forums.

I'd like to know if anyone has set out to root this model of phone, as well as if it has a locked bootloader(as I'm not entirely sure about this, though I doubt it.)

As a sidenote...is there any way to try to get a subforum for this device? I'm fairly certain that it'll be a decent enough device to play around with, much like the Zenfone 2 laser. And I apologize if I placed this in the wrong forum.

 

[paxblueribbon]

z01bdc root

did you even find a method for this? can't find anything for z01bdc

 

[Karlos66]

zenfone 3 laser zcrr1kl managing

i 'm looking for to root too.
I'm not an expert, so i had found this but i'm not to decide to used still.
i left the link
http :// android-os .xyz /2016/11/ asus- zenfone -3-laser-zc551kl-8206. html

if somebody knows about this software, please tell me about this tool if its useful for root the smartphone.
thanks

 

[sunblade7]

Official ASUS Bootloader Unlock Tool Released

Check it out here:
asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/HelpDesk_Download/

Root and ROMs will follow...

 

[Armdfx]

My phone Asus Zenfone 3 laser ZC551kl Z01BDB

Thanks for the link, I already unlock my phone bootloader. Anynews for spesific twrp and root for this phone ? I'm going crazy when Twrp and root release for this baby

 

[Hiroki20]

https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/help/how-to-root-zenfone-3-laser-zc551kl-t3502606

 

[Gt5228]

idiots guide, how to root zenfone 3 laser for dummies

my zenfone 3 POS! (laser) is now rooted. here is how i did it

1-in phone settings, go to security and turn on "unknown sources". then, also from settings, go to "about phone" then "software info", once there, tap build number several times until the phone gives you a message that your a developer. then go back to settings, and find "developer options" here you will see a "usb debugging" setting. turn this on.
2-with your zenfone, go to: asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/HelpDesk_Download/ under utility, find and download/install the bootloader unlocking tool.
3-run the unlocker tool, keep in mind that it will do a factory reset, and all data will be lost. (backup files/pics/etc as needed) during the process, you will get a message that says " You do not have pin password to verify device, do you still want to unlock your device" tap yes
4-once completed, you will need to download a couple files. the twrp: https://depositfiles.com/files/ux8w5thp6 and *i now recomend magisk,
Not supersu* superdu: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ move both files to the phones internal storage so they can be easily found.
5- with a pc, go to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2588979 just follow the steps on that thread and then after it is installed, the location where you have saved your twrp.img file you need to go to that folder and hold shift+right click on any empty space inside that folder of which you have saved twrp img and a context menu will come up with various options so select 'open command window here' then all you have to do is enable debugging on your asus zenphone 3 laser and then connect it to your pc and allow debugging on the device a menu will pop up, then inside the command window type "adb reboot bootloader" (remove quotations) then hit enter your phone will reboot to bootloader.
Next step is to type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1.unofficial.img" (remove quotations) hit enter
6- now, using volume rockers to navigate and lock button as select, select recovery and wait
7- once the twrp loads, put in you devices lock pin, and continue to main menu. once there, select install, then look for the supersu .zip file *update, use magisk instead, see avove*(if you dont see it, look for a button that says "zip file" at botton right
8- done, please follow the instructions above at your own risk, im a nube.

 

[sunblade7]

my zenfone 3 POS! (laser) is now rooted. here is how i did it

1-in phone settings, go to security and turn on "unknown sources". then, also from settings, go to "about phone" then "software info", once there, tap build number several times until the phone gives you a message that your a developer. then go back to settings, and find "developer options" here you will see a "usb debugging" setting. turn this on.
2-with your zenfone, go to: asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/HelpDesk_Download/ under utility, find and download/install the bootloader unlocking tool.
3-run the unlocker tool, keep in mind that it will do a factory reset, and all data will be lost. (backup files/pics/etc as needed) during the process, you will get a message that says " You do not have pin password to verify device, do you still want to unlock your device" tap yes
4-once completed, you will need to download a couple files. the twrp: https://depositfiles.com/files/ux8w5thp6 and superdu: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ move both files to the phones internal storage so they can be easily found.
5- with a pc, go to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2588979 just follow the steps on that thread and then after it is installed, the location where you have saved your twrp.img file you need to go to that folder and hold shift+right click on any empty space inside that folder of which you have saved twrp img and a context menu will come up with various options so select 'open command window here' then all you have to do is enable debugging on your asus zenphone 3 laser and then connect it to your pc and allow debugging on the device a menu will pop up, then inside the command window type "adb reboot bootloader" (remove quotations) then hit enter your phone will reboot to bootloader.
Next step is to type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1.unofficial.img" (remove quotations) hit enter
6- now, using volume rockers to navigate and lock button as select, select recovery and wait
7- once the twrp loads, put in you devices lock pin, and continue to main menu. once there, select install, then look for the supersu .zip file (if you dont see it, look for a button that says "zip file" at botton right
8- done, please follow the instructions above at your own risk, im a nube.

The link in step 5 is broken. It should be

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

 

[freddx]

The link in step 5 is broken. It should be

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

For everyone thinking about this. Unlocking your device works but the twrp is broken for some or maybe many devices. My phone bricks everytime i try to either fastboot boot or fastboot flash the twrp image.
I

 

[Kelvinkellner123]

KingRoot?

I used KingRoot to root my old HTC Desire 626g+, and it worked fine, no issues. Does anyone know if this is also the case for the Asus ZenFone Laser 3 (ZC551KL)? I would certainly prefer using KingRoot if it is safe. If you think I should root it another way, why is that method any better?

MY BAD
I meant to make this a new thread, I clearly messed up. Still new here
Could an admin please delete this reply for me.

 

[Maul_Lallana]

I used KingRoot to root my old HTC Desire 626g+, and it worked fine, no issues. Does anyone know if this is also the case for the Asus ZenFone Laser 3 (ZC551KL)? I would certainly prefer using KingRoot if it is safe. If you think I should root it another way, why is that method any better?

MY BAD
I meant to make this a new thread, I clearly messed up. Still new here
Could an admin please delete this reply for me.

I tried all method to root Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL and all failed, And the last i try to Root it I got bootloop. Yeah.... Is this a Joke ?

 

[ZhekaS]

I tried all method to root Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL and all failed, And the last i try to Root it I got bootloop. Yeah.... Is this a Joke ?

Can you get into the recovery? If you can, try flashing the ASUS official image from their website. If you want to keep root, flash supersu right after it. Or... which method are you talking about?

 

[50percentsuccessrate]

It isn't a joke, if you visit the other forum on here with a lot more support, and success, that will be a better place to receive help, since a lot of us that have our phones rooted with that method are on the other forum only. Here's the link.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/help/how-to-root-zenfone-3-laser-zc551kl-t3502606/page9

I'm running the latest 7.1.1 update with no issues whatsoever, on my phone.

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I tried all method to root Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL and all failed, And the last i try to Root it I got bootloop. Yeah.... Is this a Joke ?

Some people have more success with Magisk than SU, some have more success with SU than Magisk. you'll want to try both, as i had to.

 

[Gt5228]

It isn't a joke, if you visit the other forum on here with a lot more support, and success, that will be a better place to receive help, since a lot of us that have our phones rooted with that method are on the other forum only. Here's the link.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/help/how-to-root-zenfone-3-laser-zc551kl-t3502606/page9

I'm running the latest 7.1.1 update with no issues whatsoever, on my phone.

---------- Post added at 04:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:01 PM ----------



Some people have more success with Magisk than SU, some have more success with SU than Magisk. you'll want to try both, as i had to.

supersu worked for me, but i have zo1bdc. Seems like magisk is tge way to go for most people.

 

[50percentsuccessrate]

supersu worked for me, but i have zo1bdc. Seems like magisk is tge way to go for most people.

I have the same phone, are you on 7.1.1? I'm curious to know what is making it work for some and not others

 

[Gt5228]

I have the same phone, are you on 7.1.1? I'm curious to know what is making it work for some and not others

no, android 7.0.

 

[SnakeByte]

Hello guys, i also have a ZenFone 3 Laser Droid 7.1.1 and i'm thinking not to root it yet... Even if right now with 7.1.1. Installed is very buggy and slow, Asus announced that in mid 2018 we'll get the new update for Droid 8, which they say will include more awesome features and way less preinstalled garbage apps, so must be a cleaner, faster experience... can't wait for it

 

[xxMoon]

Iv'e got a guide but I need 10 posts to post it properly.

 

[SnakeByte]

my zenfone 3 POS! (laser) is now rooted. here is how i did it

1-in phone settings, go to security and turn on "unknown sources". then, also from settings, go to "about phone" then "software info", once there, tap build number several times until the phone gives you a message that your a developer. then go back to settings, and find "developer options" here you will see a "usb debugging" setting. turn this on.
2-with your zenfone, go to: asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Laser-ZC551KL/HelpDesk_Download/ under utility, find and download/install the bootloader unlocking tool.
3-run the unlocker tool, keep in mind that it will do a factory reset, and all data will be lost. (backup files/pics/etc as needed) during the process, you will get a message that says " You do not have pin password to verify device, do you still want to unlock your device" tap yes
4-once completed, you will need to download a couple files. the twrp: https://depositfiles.com/files/ux8w5thp6 and *i now recomend magisk,
Not supersu* superdu: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ move both files to the phones internal storage so they can be easily found.
5- with a pc, go to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2588979 just follow the steps on that thread and then after it is installed, the location where you have saved your twrp.img file you need to go to that folder and hold shift+right click on any empty space inside that folder of which you have saved twrp img and a context menu will come up with various options so select 'open command window here' then all you have to do is enable debugging on your asus zenphone 3 laser and then connect it to your pc and allow debugging on the device a menu will pop up, then inside the command window type "adb reboot bootloader" (remove quotations) then hit enter your phone will reboot to bootloader.
Next step is to type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1.unofficial.img" (remove quotations) hit enter
6- now, using volume rockers to navigate and lock button as select, select recovery and wait
7- once the twrp loads, put in you devices lock pin, and continue to main menu. once there, select install, then look for the supersu .zip file *update, use magisk instead, see avove*(if you dont see it, look for a button that says "zip file" at botton right
8- done, please follow the instructions above at your own risk, im a nube.

Thank you. Did really helped a lot. Beside the fact that the link at point 5 is broken, we don't really need it, as everything is greatly explained, ant the fact that for me Magisk worked when SU bricked my phone, everything else is a GO. Thanks to this guide, i have a ZC551KL rooted, with TWRP. kEEP IT UP :good: