How to ROOT | Unlock Bootloader of ZenFone 3 i.e ZE520KL & ZE552KL
Download:
Includes: ( Unlock App Driver + Adb + Fastboot + Twrp + SuperSU.zip )
OR
ZE552KL:
ZE520KL:
ADB FASTBOOT:
ADB & FASTBOOT DRIVERS: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
After you unlock your device, you can download the TWRP recovery image, and follow the guide to root your device.
TWRP Recovery IMG:
twrp-3.0.2-Z012D.img (TWRP for ZE552KL)
twrp-3.0.2-Z017D.img (TWRP for ZE520KL)
Dot.SuperSU (SuperSU) :
If your device is ZE552KL, then you should download twrp-3.0.2-Z012D.img + dot.supersu
If your device is ZE520KL, then you should download twrp-3.0.2-Z017D.img + dot.supersu
NOTE : KEEP EVERYTHING IN ONE FOLDER. TWRP, SUPERSU , ADB FASTBOOT ETC
How to root your device:
1. Boot your zenfone 3 to boot-loader mode (you should firstly turn the phone off, then press and hold the volume up and power buttons )
2. Install android tools on your pc. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2588979)
3. Connect your mobile to PC, then use following command to flash TWRP image to your zenfone.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-xxx.img
4a. Hold the volume down button, and use following command to boot into recovery mode. (if menu appears, please select recovery mode)
Code:
fastboot reboot
4b. Boot your zenfone 3 to recovery mode (you should firstly turn the phone off, then press and hold the volume down and power buttons )
5. After boot into TWRP recovery, select "keep system read only" in TWRP recovery menu.
6. Use following command to push .supersu file into /data .
Code:
adb push dot.supersu /data/.supersu
7. Select "ADB Sideload" in TWRP menu, then use following command to push root files.
(SuperSu.zip https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ )
Code:
adb sideload SuperSU.zip
ADB Sideload
8. reboot and enjoy your rooted device.
CREDITS ; Shakalaca