How to Root ASUS ZenFone 2 Marshmallow (Systemless Root) + Xposed

Yesterday Android 6.0 Marshmallow for ASUS ZenFone 2 has arrived, for you who want to root your device you can use this method (Systemless Root).

Gaining root access on Android devices isn’t a new concept, but the way it is done has changed with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The new “systemless” root method can be a bit confusing at first, so we’re here to help make sense of it all, why you’d want it, and why this method is the best way to root an Android phone moving forward. Since Android 4.3, the “su” daemon—the process that handles requests for root access—has to run at startup, and it has to do so with enough permissions to effectively perform the tasks requested of it. This was traditionally accomplished by modifying files found on Android’s /system partition. But in the early days of Lollipop, there was no way to launch the su daemon at boot, so a modified boot image was used—this was effectively the introduction of the “systemless” root, named such because it doesn’t modify any files in the /system partition.

This root method basically not recommended for novice to operate, you can wait a simpler approach. DWYOR (Do it With Your Own Risks)

Requirements:

1. Unlocked bootloader 

2. TWRP for Z00A (Download | How to Install TWRP)

Unlock Bootloader on Android 6.0 Marshmallow ZenFone 2 ZE551ML/ZE550ML

1. Download tool (Download Here)
2. Extract it and connect Zenfone 2 with laptop/pc
3. Click unlock.bat will automatically detect whether the adb or fastboot mode, and then reboot into bootloader
4. Will appear on the screen to unlock the success of mobile phones after five seconds will reboot, then hold volume up the phone automatically re-boot back to bootloader. 
5. If you missed the previous step, press the power button for 10 seconds off, then press the "Volume Up" and hold the power button to boot into bootloader. 
6. After the phone has successfully re-enter the bootloader, click restore.bat on the computer, where the restore refers to the restore Android ifwi 6.0 otherwise Android phone can not enter the system. 
7. The phone will reboot and restore white on black ASUS logo screen, and then enter the Android system. 

Sytemless Root ZenFone 2 Marshmallow + Xposed:

Download:

1. Magisk-v6_repack_for_zf2_601.zip (Download)
2. phh-superuser-17-magisk-x86-fix.zip (Download)
3. Magisk Manager v1.2 App (Download)
4. phh's SuperUser App (Download)
5. xposed-v86.5-sdk23-topjohnwu_repack_for_zf2_601.zip (Download)
6. Material's the Design Xposed the App Installer (Download)

How to Root+Xposed:

1. Enter TWRP and Install Magisk-v6_repack_for_zf2_601.zip
2. Then Install phh-superuser-17-magisk-x86-fix.zip
3. If you want Xposed then Install xposed-v86.5-sdk23-topjohnwu_repack_for_zf2_601.zip 
4. Then reboot, after enter homescreen install Magisk Manager v1.2 App, phh's SuperUser App and Material's the Design Xposed the App Installer

APP Application: 

Magisk Manager: Root privileges can be used to switch the switching Selinux state. 

Xposed Installer: used to download / management Xposed module, switch Xposed state. 

Super User: Root privilege management 

Source: https://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/thread-168384-1-1.html
Credit to AZX

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One Click Root for Zenfone Series (Zenfone 4/5/6 and Zenfone 2)

ZenFone RootKit Credit to Shakalaca

DWYOR

NOTES:

1. This program is suitable for Rooting ZenFone 4/5/6 of version 4.x (kitkat) and 5.0 (lollipop) as well as ZenFone 2 (ZE500CL / ZE550ML / ZE551ML).
2. If There is system update, please unroot then apply the update, otherwise it will not boot after the update is complete
3. Install Intel USB Driver and ASUS Driver First

Download Zenfone RootKit:

Mirror

New Version:

Instructions:

1. Make sure the computer can detect ASUS Android Bootloader Interface and ASUS Composite ADB Interface
2. Turn On USB debugging and connected to the computer via USB cable
3. Execute (Double Click) Root.bat 
   

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How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 (via CWM)

DWYOR, for ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE550ML/ZE551ML

Credit goes to the creator of the Zenfone 2 installer: @29y6145 Thread on XDA and to the maker of the original Intel temporary CWM: @social-design-concepts Thread on XDA

This is a temporary CWM with the primary purpose of flashing SuperSU onto your Asus Zenfone 2. It doesn't permanently replace recovery.

 

Note: Root with this method will cause OTA Update fail, so before update unroot first via SuperSU>Full Unroot

 

Download:

 Instructions:

1. Unzip the package
2. Copy SuperSU.zip to the base of your SD card
3. Enable USB debugging (Settings > Phone info > Tap build 7x > Back button > Developer options > USB debugging)
4. If you don't already have ADB drivers installed, you may need to download and install them (most PCs have them already, but trying installing these if you're having trouble getting your PC to issue commands to the phone via USB)
5. With your phone on, attach it to PC via USB
6. Run 'cai_dat_CWM.bat' from the CWM package
7. In the black command window that opens, type ACCEPT
8. Type T4
9. Phone will reboot into fastboot and you'll see commands being issued from the PC cmd window copying the temporary recovery
10. You may see some funked up images on your display for a bit. Remove the USB cable and within 30 seconds should then see it booted into CWM
11. Select install update
12. Navigate to SuperSU.zip and install

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ASUS Zenfone 2 Pre-Root system.Img

Credit to Shakalaca - 23pin.logdown.com
DWYOR

this package is "authentic", in addition to add a built in-root. Does not remove any programs, or are interested in doing other optimization

Z008_2.12.40.11_preroot_system.zip
Z008_2.13.40.11_preroot_system.zip
Z00A_2.12.40.11_preroot_system.zip
Z00A_2.13.40.13_preroot_system.zip

Flash directly into the system via fastboot (Tutorial enter Fastboot/Recovery Here), for the first time you will be prompted to update binary file, please update the "normal way" after reboot you can normally use.

If You want go back to Original ROM (Flash Original Zenfone 2 Stock ROM) Download Here

Download Pre Root System.img :

Z008 is Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Z00A is Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

New Pre Root System.img :

Root System.img List:
Z008 is Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Z008_WW_2.13.40.11
Z008_WW_2.14.40.17
Z008_WW_2.15.40.11
Z008_WW_2.15.40.13
Z008_WW_2.17.40.6

Z00A is Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Z00A_WW_2.13.40.13
Z00A_WW_2.14.40.19
Z00A_WW_2.15.40.10
Z00A_WW_2.15.40.13
Z00A_WW_2.17.40.12
Z00A_CN_2.14.40.22
Z00A_CN_2.16.40.10
Z00A_JP_2.15.40.13

Download Flashtool :

How to Flash:

1. Download Flashtool and Extract it
2. Download System.img and extract to Flashtool Folder, rename to system.img
3. Connect Zenfone 2 with PC/Laptop (Enable usb debugging and Make sure you have install intel usb driver, you can download here)
4. At Flashtool/fastboot folder press shift+Right Click then Open Command Here
5. Enter this command: fastboot flash system system.img
6. Wait around 10 minutes
7. After Complete Reboot.. and your Zenfone 2 is Rooted.
8. Do Not update SUperSU binary, or your zenfone will bootloop.

How to fix Rooted Zenfone 2 Can't Boot After Update

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