[ROM][Android 6.0] ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL Marshmallow Firmware

In this post I will share Full Firmware .zip Marshmallow for ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL. Before you update to marshmallow make sure backup your data and update to the latest Lollipop.

ZENFONE 2 Laser ZE550KL Z00LD Marshmallow Official firmware: 
WW VERSION
Version WW-21.40.1220  (WW) 

Description

Release Note Software update to Android 6.0 Mashmallow. Internal storage will decrease slightly after update, suggest to back up data and relocate media file (pictures & video clip) to SD card to reserve enough storage before starting the software update. Android Marshmallow won't support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades. Multi-user function won't be supported if the account is deleted. Please keep your account to continue usage. The apps listed below will no longer be pre-loaded once your device has been upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Removed Apps: Omlet 1.  Data Transfer Photo Frame  ASUS Backup  Dr. Safety  What's next Party Link Remote Link PC Link Yahoo Shopping EZ TripAdvisor Zinio iReader Dr. Eye Google+ Puffin Browser Mirror Google Settings (Integrated with ASUS Settings) New Apps as follows:  Google Calendar  Google Messenger  Dr. Booster Asus Email, Asus Calendar, Asus Messaging will no longer be pre-loaded in this version. You can use Gmail, Google Calendar & Google Messenger provides corresponding services

File Size	1.45 GB Full Firmware
Download from	Download Full Firmware

How to Update with this .zip ROM ?

1. Via ADB Sideload or
2. Copy and Paste this .zip to Internal Storage ( Update notice will be pop up in your zenfone screen) and click update. or
3. Update via SDCard (Copy and paste .zip to SD Card then open recovery and choose apply update from sdcard)

Video Tutorial:

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How to Root ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL Marshmallow

Today ASUS Zenfone Blog will teach you how to root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL. Atention, only for for ZE500KL. DWYOR (Do it with your own risks). Thanks to gavrilla from 4pda.ru.

How to Root ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL (Android Marshmallow):

1. Install TWRP Recovery (Tutorial)
2. Download Patched boot boot_13.10.6.16_patch.img (Download)
3. Enter fastboot by turn off device and press power+volume up
4. Open cmd and type:
fastboot boot boot_13.10.6.16_patch.img
5. Download SuperSU.zip (Download) and copy to SD card
6. Enter TWRP recovery and flash superSU.zip via recovery

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TWRP Custom Recovery for ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL Marshmallow

Today I will share How to Install Custom Recovery for your ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL Marshmallow. Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP), is an open-source software custom recovery image for Android-based devices. It provides a touchscreen-enabled interface which allows users to install third-party firmware and backup the current system, which are often unsupported by stock recovery images. Today Asus zenfone blog will teach you How to Install TWRP recovery for ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL Marshmallow. To install TWRP recovery you need unlock bootloader your zenfone 2 laser, and this action will void your warranty. DWYOR (Do it with your own risks).

Thanks to gavrilla from 4pda.ru

What you need:

1. ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL unlock bootloader (tutorial)
2. Twrp Recovery img (Download Twrp2.8.7.7 | Download Twrp 3.0.2-0 )
3. ADB Fastboot (Download)

How to Install TWRP for ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL Marshmallow:

1. Make sure your zenfone 2 laser bootloader unlocked
2. download and install adb fastboot
3. Download twrp.img above
4. Turn off zenfone
5. Enter fastboot mode by pressing Power+volume up
6. Connect ZenFone with PC/Laptop with usb cable
7. On twrp folder open cmd by (shift+right click > open command here)
8. Type on cmd:
fastboot flash recovery twrp_2.8.7.7.img
9. Make sure Reboot to recovery by pressing Power+volume down otherwise at normal reboot will back to stock recovery

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How to Unlock Bootloader ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL (Android M)

Today ZenFoneblog will share How to Unlock bootloder ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL. Unlock bootloader is required for installing Custom Recovery or Custom ROM, but it will void the warranty so DWYOR (Do it with your own risks). Thanks to gavrilla from 4pda.ru

What you Need :

1. ADB Fastboot (Download)
2. Twrp 2.8.7.7.img (Download)
3. UnlockBL.zip (Download)
4. LockBL.zip if you want to re-lock bootloader (Download)

How to Unlock Bootloader ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL Marshmallow:

1. Download and install ADB Fastboot
2. Download Twrp.img and unlockBL.zip above
3. Copy and Paste UnlockBL.zip to Zenfone 2laser memory
4. Enter fastboot mode by turn off zenfone and press power+volume up
5. At Twrp 2.8.7.7.img folder open cmd by pressing shift+right click > open command here
6. Type at cmd:
fastboot boot twrp_2.8.7.7.img
7. Flash UnlockBL.zip via twrp recovery
8. Reboot
9. Done

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TWRP Recovery for ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE551KL/ZE600KL)

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.

Changelogs:

Completely new theme - Much more modern and much nicer looking (by z31s1g)

True Terminal Emulator - Includes arrow keys, tab and tab completion, etc. (by _that)

Language translation - It won’t be perfect and especially some languages that require large font files like Chinese & Japanese won’t be availble on most devices. Also some languages may only be partially translated at this time. Feel free to submit more translations to OmniROM’s Gerrit. (mostly by Dees_Troy)

Flashing of sparse images - On select devices you will be able to flash some parts of factory images via the TWRP GUI (by HashBang173)

Adopted storage support for select devices - TWRP can now decrypt adopted storage partitions from Marshmallow

Reworked graphics to bring us more up to date with AOSP - includes support for adf and drm graphics (by Dees_Troy)

SuperSU prompt will no longer display if a Marshmallow ROM is installed

Update exfat, exfat fuse, dosfstools (by mdmower)

Update AOSP base to 6.0

A huge laundry list of other minor fixes and tweaks

Compatibel Device:

• ZenFone 2 Laser ZE551KL/Z00T
• ZenFone 2 Laser Z600KL/Z00L
• ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL

Downloads:

• ZenFone 2 Laser ZE551KL/Z00T (Download | Mirror) (Unlock Bootloader)
• ZenFone 2 Laser Z600KL/Z00L (Download | Mirror) (Unlock Bootloader)

How to Install:

1. Install ADB on your Computer (download)
   
2. Enable USB Debugging on Your ZenFone 2 Laser (Settings>Developer Options)
3. Copy and Install Unlock Bootloader apk on Your Zenfone and run it
4. Copy TWRP recovery.img based on your device
   
5. Connect your ZenFone 2 Laser with your computer
6. At TWRP recovery img folder Press shift+right click>open command here
   
7. Check if device connected properly type on command prompt (will show serial number if connected properly) :
adb devices
8. If connected properly type these command in sequence (enter after each line):
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot oem reboot -recovery
9. Wait for the device restart and entered the recovery 
10. Done

Screenshot:

DWYOR, This Tutorial will void your warranty

Credit to luca020400 on XDA  

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ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser Unlock Bootloader Tool

What is a bootloader? At its most basic level, your Android smartphone is like a hard drive, made of up several partitions. One of those partitions holds the Android system files, another holds all the app data you accumulate (which is how you're usually able to update without losing all your stuff), and others to do more behind-the scenes stuff. 

Think of the bootloader as a security checkpoint for all those partitions. Because if you're able to swap out what's on those partitions, you're able to break things if you don't know what you're doing. Or, with a little hackery, you're able to run custom ROMs.

Zenfone 2 Laser Official Unlock Bootloader tool v1.0

 
 ZE550KL

Description

Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader  Notice:  1. Update your software image to v1.16.40.763 or latest version  2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.  You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product. Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates. It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.

File Size	734.6 KB
Download from	Google Drive

 ZE600KL

Description

Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader  Notice:  1. Update your software image to V1.15.40.771 or latest version  2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.  You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product. Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates. It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.

File Size	1.94 MBps
Download from	Global

ZE601KL

Description

Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader  Notice:  1. Update your software image to V1.15.40.770 or latest version  2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.  You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product. Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates. It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.

File Size	1.94 MBps
Download from	Global

ZE551KL

Description

Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader  Notice:  1. Update your software image to V1.16.40.763 or latest version  2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.  You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product. Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates. It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.

File Size	1.94 MBps
Download from	Global

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow plan for ASUS Smartphones

Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" is a version of the Android mobile operating system. First unveiled in May 2015 at Google I/O under the codename "Android 'M'", it was officially released in October 2015.

Marshmallow primarily focuses on improving the overall user experience of Lollipop, introducing a new permissions architecture, new APIs for contextual assistants (a feature notably leveraged by "Google Now On Tap"—a new capability of the Google Search app), a new power management system that reduces background activity when a device is not being physically handled, native support for fingerprint recognition and USB Type-C connectors, the ability to migrate data to a microSD card and use it as primary storage, as well as other internal changes.

Today on Zentalk, ASUS Official Forum announced ASUS Smartphones which get Android Marshmallow upgrade support.

Here the list:

Device Name	Device Code
Asus Zenfone 2 FHD	ZE551ML
Asus Zenfone 2 HD	ZE550ML
Asus Zenfone Selfie	ZD551KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5"	ZE550KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5" 3G	ZE500KG
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5" LTE	ZE500KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 6"	ZE601KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 6"	ZE600KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe/Special Edition	ZE551ML
Asus Padfone S	PF500KL

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How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG/Z00RD

Couple months ago ASUS introduced their new Zenfone 2 generation including Zenfone 2 laser family. Powered with Qualcomm chipset, the root method is different with the intel chipset. Today ASUS Zenfone Blog will teach you how to root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG/Z00RD) version or 5" inch version. Thanks to Miau9202 (XDA member). DWYOR. Tested on Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG firmware version WW_12.8.5.118.

For another Zenfone 2 Laser :
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL.
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG

How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG/Z00RD :

1. Download and Install ADB Fastboot tool (Download)
Run it (Require administrator privileges)
Press Y/Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or N/No to skip
Press Y/Yes to install ADB system-wide or N/No for current user only
Press Y/Yes to install Drivers or N/No to skip
Continue Driver installation
finished!
2. Enable USB Debugging via Settings>Developer Options (if no developer options go Settings>About>Build number tap 7x then developer options will show up in settings)
3. Download mod_boot.img (Download)
4. Enter fastboot Mode (Power+Volume up)
5. Connect Zenfone 2 Laser with PC/Laptop
6. at mod_boot.img folder open CMD (Shift+Right Click>Open Command Here)
7. Type this command at CMD:
fastboot boot mod_boot.img
8. Now your phone should automatically reboot with root installed and working!

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Xposed for Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Selfie

Requirements:

1. Rooted Zenfone 2 Laser / Zenfone Selfie
2. BusyBox Installed
3. Xposed for Zenfone 2 Laser and Selfie (Download)

How To Install Xposed on Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Selfie: 

1. Turn on USB Debugging (Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging)
2. Connect Zenfone to PC/Laptop
3. Open Xposed Folder and Run 1.bat
4. Allow SUperSU permission on zenfone
5. Your phone will reboot and after a while (it could require even 10 minutes), it should appear the "Android Upgrade" pop-up.
   Wait for completion and then you are ready to go! 

Working on zenfone selfie Slim rooted ROM, ZE550KL Laser, Zenfone 2 Laser

DWYOR!

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How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL/Z00LD

Couple months ago ASUS introduced their new Zenfone 2 generation including Zenfone 2 Laser. Zenfone 2 Laser Powered with Qualcomm chipset. Today ASUS Zenfone Blog will teach you how to root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL. Atention, only for ZE550KL for ZE500KL you can root with THIS tutorial. Thanks to Shakalaca. DWYOR

For another Zenfone 2 Laser :

Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL.

Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL

Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG

Download Zenfone 2 Laser Pre-Root System img, recovery.img and boot.img:

 

Download Flashtool :

How to Flash:

1. Download Flashtool and Extract it to a folder
2. Download system.img.7z.001 until 007 and extract it. (make sure the final name is system.img) and move it to Flashtool folder
3. Download recovery.img and move it to Flashtool folder
4. Download boot.img and move it to Flashtool folder
5. Turn Off Zenfone 2 Laser and Enter fastboot Mode (Power+Volume up)
6. Connect Zenfone 2 Laser with PC/Laptop
7. At Flashtool/fastboot folder press shift+Right Click then Open Command Here
8. Enter this command:
   
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
9. Wipe data/factory reset
10. Done your Zenfone 2 Laser is Rooted.
    

After root with this method, your zenfone 2 laser will not get update. You need to re-flash with original firmware via adb sideload.

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How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL/Z00ED

Couple months ago ASUS introduced their new Zenfone 2 generation including Zenfone 2 laser family. Powered with Qualcomm chipset, the root method is different with the intel chipset. Today ASUS Zenfone Blog will teach you how to root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL/Z00ED) version or 5" inch version. Thanks to Miau9202 (XDA member). DWYOR. Tested on Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL firmware version WW_12.8.5.118. For Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL Root tutorial here.

For another Zenfone 2 Laser :
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL.
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG

How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser :

Method 1:

1. Download and Install ADB Fastboot tool (Download)
Run it (Require administrator privileges)
Press Y/Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or N/No to skip
Press Y/Yes to install ADB system-wide or N/No for current user only
Press Y/Yes to install Drivers or N/No to skip
Continue Driver installation
finished!
2. Enable USB Debugging via Settings>Developer Options (if no developer options go Settings>About>Build number tap 7x then developer options will show up in settings)
3. Download mod_boot.img (Download|Mirror Download)
4. Enter fastboot Mode (Power+Volume up)
5. Connect Zenfone 2 Laser with PC/Laptop
6. at mod_boot.img folder open CMD (Shift+Right Click>Open Command Here)
7. Type this command at CMD:
fastboot boot mod_boot.img
8. Now your phone should automatically reboot with root installed and working!

Method 2 (Beta):

Automated" way: If your device already has USB Debug activated and you have the proper ADB driver installed, you can just use THIS SCRIPT. Just connect your switched on phone and it will do all the steps! 

Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL Root

Thanks and Credit to:
XDA Thread
Miau9202

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