How to Root Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL/ZE551KL?

Hello Zenfone laser  ZE550KL/ZE551KL users around the globe!

 

We have gain root access to new version.

In order to gain root access for this version, We unlock bootloader with official release of ze551kl unlock toolkit.

Since we have unlock bootloader, so we do not need to patch system file in order to gain root access.

xposed framework version78 patched released by
@Shakalaka working well, xposed modules were not working properly in previous version.

Follow these steps In order to gain root access:

1st: Update your firmware to latest version,
Firmware Update

2nd: Unlock your bootloader by using any official unlock bootloader
Bootload Unlock

3rd: Download attached file
Attached File

4th: Connect your phone as usual, run commands to get in fastboot mode

then use command

Code:

fastboot boot boot_200007.img 

Let process complete & phone will restart automatically.

Congrats! Now you have working root for this version.


Credits :
Xda-Developers
Shakalaka

How to Root and Install TWRP recovery for ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser

How to Root and Install TWRP recovery for ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser

Requirements:

ADB and FASTBOOT tools

mod_boot.img

Method 1:

1. Download and Install ADB Fastboot tool 

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!

1. 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)
2. Download mod_boot.img (Download|Mirror Download)
3. Enter fastboot Mode (Power+Volume up)
4. Connect Zenfone 2 Laser with PC/Laptop
5. at mod_boot.img folder open CMD (Shift+Right Click>Open Command Here)
6. Type this command at CMD:

fastboot boot mod_boot.img

     7. 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
www.asus-zenfone.com

How to Install TWRP recovery
Requirements:
TWRP.zip

1. Download TWRP.zip for Zenfone 2 above
2. Place it to ADB Folder (Download Here if you don't have it)
3. Unlock Zenfone 2 Bootloader (Tutorial here)
4. Turn off Zenfone 2 
5. Boot into Bootloader (by pressing Power button + Volume up)
6. When you see fastboot GUI, connect Zenfone 2 to PC/laptop
7. at ADB+TWRP folder open CMD (Hold Shift+RightClick > Open command Here)
8. At Command Promt Type:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

• Then press vol down 2 times until "Reboot recovery" shows up and press power 1 time to boot into recovery. You can now backup your phone.

Thanks and Credit to:
 TheSSJ
www.asus-zenfone.com