How To Root Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, ZE550ML) & Install CWM Recovery
The ZenFone 2 was announced at CES 2015. The flagship phablet model (ZE551ML) launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop running Asus�s custom Zen UI and has a 5.5? Full HD (1920�1080) IPS display. The phone is powered by Intel Atom Moorefield SoCs with up to 4 GB of RAM, a first for smartphones. Although a device is very powerful, there comes time when you want something more or something different from your old device. That�s the time you ask for more power & more control over your device. Its time to root your Zenfone 2 (ZE55/50LML).
Rooting not only allows you to customise your device but to increase your device�s potential. Below are some of the features of rooting your Zenfone 2:
- Boost your Phone speed & Battery Life.
- Remove Preinstalled crapware like System Apps.
- Remove Bloatwares, Apps like Facebook, Chrome Keep sucking your Ram & battery by running in background So, Among the smartphone geek crowd, applications like these are referred to as �bloatware:� they do nothing but bloat the software by existing as unnecessary applications.
- Tweak your phone like : Increase Video streaming speed, Increase Wifi Speed, Increase SIM detecting Speed, Increase SD read/write speed.
- Most Important & Best part, Install Custom Kernel & Custom ROMS ( I will explain about it in Installing Custom ROM section Custom ROM section )
- Finally, Truly Own your Device, Make it appear in the way you want.
Disclaimer:
You device�s warranty may be void after following below mentioned instructions. If any thing goes wrong and you end up with a bricked or semi-bricked device then neither our site or any of these app developers will be responsible. So, try these instructions at your own risk.
Prerequisite for rooting Zenfone 2 Laser:
- Additionally, you must have a Windows PC.
- Install USB drivers for your Asus Zenfone 2.
- Goto Settings -> About Phone and tap 7 times continuously on �Build number� to active �Developer options� and then Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable �USB Debugging� option.
Download Rooting Tools:
- ClockWorkMod Recovery for Zenfone 2: CWM Zip
- Debugging drivers for Zenfone 2: ADB USB Drivers
- USB Drivers for Zenfone 2: Asus Android USB Driver
- SuperSU: Beta Super SU Pro (Super Su.zip)
How to Install CWM Recovery in Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, ZE550ML)
Step 1: Download all the Rooting tools From above links.
Step 2: Install ADB USB Drivers & Asus Android USB Driver into your Windows PC or Laptop.
Step 3: Unzip downloaded CWM Zip File. And Run cai_dat_CWM.bat file with Admin privileges.
Step 4: Now on CMD type �T4� without wuote and hit Enter. Your Asus Zenfone 2 Will Reboot Into CWM Recovery.
How To Root Your Zenfone 2
First Install CWM Recovery Using Above Steps 1 to 4.
Step 1: Place The Downloaded SuperSu Pro.zip File into Your Device SD Card or Internal Storage.
Step 2: Boot Into CWM Recovery And Select Install Zip From SD Card. Now Locate SuperSu Pro.Zip File in Your Device And Flash it.
Step 3: Most Important Part Of Rooting is Patience wait For Minimum 5 Minutes to Boot Your Device. Hurrah! You Done it Well. Check Your Device Root Status By Any Root Checking App.
