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(Q) Has anyone successfully rooted their Note Edge (N915T)?

as the title says, I'm looking to see if anybody knows or has been successful in figuring out how to Root the Note Edge.
I was thinking of using CF 910method but wanted to see what others have done before I started experimenting

zz1049 said:
as the title says, I'm looking to see if anybody knows or has been successful in figuring out how to Root the Note Edge.
I was thinking of using CF 910method but wanted to see what others have done before I started experimenting
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I dont think many have tried yet. Only a few have gotten there device today, the others are waiting for it in the mail, And i believe all of us arent up to bricking rare device lol.
but yea ill wait on the root until there is a way to no trip knox. I like having the option of returning it. (some places check now)

Yeah I thought about it in being a guinea pig. I'm not trying to spend time recovering this thing.
Until then, I look forward to any positive word to root, not necessarily trying to maintain Knox, but that would be amazing.

I plan on trying today and will post an update. I have the tmobile version and will use the note 4 root method.

I read somewhere the tmobile note 4 root method from chainfire works on the tmobile note edge. I'll be trying that method when I get mine on monday from fedex.
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lreeb1 said:
I plan on trying today and will post an update. I have the tmobile version and will use the note 4 root method.
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I read somewhere the tmobile note 4 root method from chainfire works on the tmobile edge. I don't see why the note 4 root method wouldnt work, its the same phone just different screen

I just successfully rooted using the t-mobile chainfire. I followed the directions exactly from the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 xda page. It's under general and stickied at the top. In Odin it said failed after flashing the chainfire tar but it appears to have worked just fine. I also flashed the twrp linked in the root how-to, then flashed super su in twrp.
I confirmed root by running SuperSu and also running Titanium Backup.
This is the link I followed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...sy-steps-stock-odin-n910tuvu1anih-cf-t2903733

lreeb1 said:
I just successfully rooted using the t-mobile chainfire. I followed the directions exactly from the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 xda page. It's under general and stickied at the top. In Odin it said failed after flashing the chainfire tar but it appears to have worked just fine. I also flashed the twrp linked in the root how-to, then flashed super su in twrp.
I confirmed root by running SuperSu and also running Titanium Backup.
This is the link I followed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...sy-steps-stock-odin-n910tuvu1anih-cf-t2903733
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Hey, which TWRP file did you grab? Same from the link?(openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.1-trltetmo.img)
What's your build #(N915TUVU1ANJL) ?
I'm thinking about doin this as well.

Yes. I used the one from the link.

lreeb1 said:
Yes. I used the one from the link.
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You grabbed all the files? No problem even though is a different build #?

leprophotography said:
You grabbed all the files? No problem even though is a different build #?
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I haven't had any issues. I was concerned when Odin showed failed after flashing the chainfire tar but I went ahead and pulled the battery after giving it a moment, booted back into download mode and flashed the twrp recover. I got all the files from the post I linked above, except for Super Su. Follow at your own risk but things went pretty smoothe for me.

lreeb1 said:
I haven't had any issues. I was concerned when Odin showed failed after flashing the chainfire tar but I went ahead and pulled the battery after giving it a moment, booted back into download mode and flashed the twrp recover. I got all the files from the post I linked above, except for Super Su. Follow at your own risk but things went pretty smoothe for me.
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Thanks for taking the risk!
I did the same minus installing TWRP Recovery after, as I just want my phone to be stock touchwiz (except for root). But using the N910T root method (CF) Did not produce a successful root, do you think it may have been TWRP that actually made the root work?

DO NOT TRY THIS ROOT!!! THIS DOES NOT WORK!!! This will give you Cache and other problems. I have tried this on 3 T-Mobile Galaxy Edge phones and all of them give the same problem. I had to restore the original firmware on all 3 phones. I also had a friend try this and the same results.
OP, lets see some proof!!!

I think I'll wait for the L update before i root. ***Unless a knowledgeable recognized contributor posts a way*** @Chainfire

anyone else been successful or unsuccessful using this method?, kinda stuck in limbo right now!

I think best bet is to just wait for a 100% method especially on a phone so expensive
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I don't really understand what you mean by Cache and other problems. Could you be more specific? I'm not trying to lead anyone afoul, just simply stating I was successful at using the tmobile note root method without any issues.
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I get the unable to mount cache in TWRP. The Note 4 root messes with the file system and does something with the TWRP. Can you be more specific on how you install SU in TWRP? When you reboot from TWRP and it asks you to install SU, is that when you install it?

Has anyone unlocked the tmobile note edge yet for at&t use

tpinfo4 said:
I get the unable to mount cache in TWRP. The Note 4 root messes with the file system and does something with the TWRP. Can you be more specific on how you install SU in TWRP? When you reboot from TWRP and it asks you to install SU, is that when you install it?
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I flashed the super su zip in TWRP.
http://download.chainfire.eu/589/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip
Like I said, I have been using my phone fine since Saturday without issue but I haven't tried to mount the cache so I can't speak to that.

I think there was a misunderstanding on installing SU. I just tried this: Installed TWRP via download mode. Went into recovery and installed the SU file from the link you provided. I rebooted the phone and updated the SU program in the play store. I also installed Titanium. When I clicked on the SU program, it asked to update binary and I clicked "Normal". It came back with a response of "Installation Failed". When I run Titanium, it says "Asking for root rights...." and a popup came from SU that says it has been granted access. It is stuck on the "Asking for roots rights". I also installed Root Checker and it says I do not have root.
Did you update SU from the play store?
lreeb1 said:
I flashed the super su zip in TWRP.
Like I said, I have been using my phone fine since Saturday without issue but I haven't tried to mount the cache so I can't speak to that.
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I also tried the new download from chainfire that has our phone on his list now and same results. I don't believe "lreeb1" has root. When I don't update my SU, it shows I have root to various programs, but the programs all say I don''t have root.
Let me see a screenshot of "Rootchecker"???

SM-G930T Root Doesn't Void Warranty

The latest root method for the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7E (AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon/Sprint)
Does not void warranty and also does not trip the KNOX counter.
In order to remove root (un-root) you can flash the original firmware in Odin.
Also to answer any further questions the root does work on the latest T-Mobile update for the S7
(G930TUVU3APG1).
This root works on all Marshmallow versions on Android on the T-Mobile S7
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Can you provide us a link to the method that you used to root the device. Also will you make a video tutorial for rooting the sm-g930t?

dantehalo said:
Can you provide us a link to the method that you used to root the device. Also will you make a video tutorial for rooting the sm-g930t?
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Yes I am planning to make a video tutorial.
Also I used the method provided here (this is Max Lee's website)
And for now here is great video tutorial (also created by Max Lee) The Video

So, this works? I'm reading a lot of comments on the page you linked saying that users are having bootloop issues and issues across the board... Nothing I read in the comments section suggested ANYONE got this to work flawlessly. Are you on the T-Mobile variant of the S7? If so, can you post a video of your phone, with clear root and explain in depth your step by step procedure? I literally just got this phone and don't want to **** up a phone I'm paying on.
Thanks a bunch! All the files are downloaded and ready to go on my PC. Just waiting to confirm this will work.

revulv said:
So, this works? I'm reading a lot of comments on the page you linked saying that users are having bootloop issues and issues across the board... Nothing I read in the comments section suggested ANYONE got this to work flawlessly. Are you on the T-Mobile variant of the S7? If so, can you post a video of your phone, with clear root and explain in depth your step by step procedure? I literally just got this phone and don't want to **** up a phone I'm paying on.
Thanks a bunch! All the files are downloaded and ready to go on my PC. Just waiting to confirm this will work.
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I apologize for replying so late ... Ive been busy. But this does work 100%, only a backup is required(before root because root will most likely put you in a bootloop and you have to factory reset after)... Hopefully my video will be out before July 30. But, before you root I also want you to be aware that the root uses an eng kernal which is not meant for daily use and causes lag, but you can optimize the phone to work as it did when it was stock.

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Hi KillerClaw,
So it's been a month since your last post. Is this still preferred root for this device? My device encrypted storage upon setup wizard, don't know if i hit something or it did on own. Should I unencrypt before attempting root?
Thank you!
KillerClaw321 said:
I apologize for replying so late ... Ive been busy. But this does work 100%, only a backup is required(before root because root will most likely put you in a bootloop and you have to factory reset after)... Hopefully my video will be out before July 30. But, before you root I also want you to be aware that the root uses an eng kernal which is not meant for daily use and causes lag, but you can optimize the phone to work as it did when it was stock.
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djdubyah said:
Hi KillerClaw,
So it's been a month since your last post. Is this still preferred root for this device? My device encrypted storage upon setup wizard, don't know if i hit something or it did on own. Should I unencrypt before attempting root?
Thank you!
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It is the only root method so far. It is not required but you can unencrypt before rooting. Rooting while already encrypted won't cause any harm since /data is encrypted not /system . But I still recommend unencrypting so you don't run into any issues.

Does this work for the latest November 1st update APK1?

Hello, I too would like to know if this is still the current root method and if there have been any changes?

GeorgeNYer and kimber1982: The short answer is "no".
I did try this on my phone, and it acted like it worked (I could get the unlocked padlock with "custom") but I could never actually grant anything root access. That was when it was usable. The first round didn't get stuck in a bootloop. After I figured out that I didn't have root, I wiped the phone and started again, and again didn't get a boot loop, but did a factory reset anyway. After that point, it was too laggy to even try to use. I fought with it for a couple of hours trying to figure out a work around, but got fed up and DLed the APK1 stock firmware from Sammobile, and Odin'd the phone back to stock.
This is the first time I've used an non hacked phone since my iPhone 3G way back when. It feels really weird.

i cant root my sm9307
KillerClaw321 said:
The latest root method for the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7E (AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon/Sprint)
Does not void warranty and also does not trip the KNOX counter.
In order to remove root (un-root) you can flash the original firmware in Odin.
Also to answer any further questions the root does work on the latest T-Mobile update for the S7
(G930TUVU3APG1).
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i cant find any evidence that its even possible to root sm930t if there is somebody who can let me in on this big secret please indulge me

seattlestexan said:
GeorgeNYer and kimber1982: The short answer is "no".
I did try this on my phone, and it acted like it worked (I could get the unlocked padlock with "custom") but I could never actually grant anything root access. That was when it was usable. The first round didn't get stuck in a bootloop. After I figured out that I didn't have root, I wiped the phone and started again, and again didn't get a boot loop, but did a factory reset anyway. After that point, it was too laggy to even try to use. I fought with it for a couple of hours trying to figure out a work around, but got fed up and DLed the APK1 stock firmware from Sammobile, and Odin'd the phone back to stock.
This is the first time I've used an non hacked phone since my iPhone 3G way back when. It feels really weird.
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Did the attempt trip your Knox counter?

GeorgeNYer said:
Did the attempt trip your Knox counter?
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No, no Knox flags. Technically the engineer boot is official, even if done in a not so official way. Once I flashed back to stock APK1, it looks like it did right out of the box.
Sadly enough.

seattlestexan said:
No, no Knox flags. Technically the engineer boot is official, even if done in a not so official way. Once I flashed back to stock APK1, it looks like it did right out of the box.
Sadly enough.
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Did you try everything in the video though?
https://youtu.be/GNInTlCpv8E
Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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GeorgeNYer said:
Did you try everything in the video though?
https://youtu.be/GNInTlCpv8E
Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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I would try it myself but I'd hate to start over from scratch, I just wanna know if you tried all that is in the video, if not then I would try
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GeorgeNYer said:
Did you try everything in the video though?
https://youtu.be/GNInTlCpv8E
Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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What I listed is what I was able to do. I'm not certain it ever had root access. When it showed "custom" at boot, I couldn't grant anything root access. When it acted more laggy, like was described, the lag was so bad, it wasn't usable. Mind you, these instructions were written prior to the APK1 firmware that was on my G930T from new.

jveewee said:
i cant find any evidence that its even possible to root sm930t if there is somebody who can let me in on this big secret please indulge me
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It's smg930t, just search smg930t root max lee

I can confirm that this method does indeed work. You need to be careful and follow the instructions, but it will root your device. You may notice lag after rooting. Just install a kernel tool and set it to on-demand.

troby86 said:
I can confirm that this method does indeed work. You need to be careful and follow the instructions, but it will root your device. You may notice lag after rooting. Just install a kernel tool and set it to on-demand.
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And Knox counter wasn't tripped??

GeorgeNYer said:
And Knox counter wasn't tripped??
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Nope.

Pixi3 4.5 4G (5017O) only running 3 of 4 cores

I have an Alcatel Pixi3 4.5 4G (5017O). It is running the stock 5.1.0_r3 ROM. I have updated to TWRP recovery through SP Flash tools, rooted using SuperSu zip, added Busybox zip, and have unlocked the bootloader through fastboot.
I installed CPU-Z app from the play store which is only showing 3 of the 4 cores as working.
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Thank you in advance for any assistance.

After installing the No- frills CPU Control app from the Play Store, I was able to get CPU-Z to show all 4 cores working instead of only 3 being turned on.
Does Alcatel or Mediatek turn one of the cores off on the mt6735m chipset by default? (The kernel is the stock 3.10.65+ that came with the phone.)
(If I'm posting in the wrong forum, or section, please let me know. I'm new here and I couldn't find a forum for my phone model.)
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can u post a stock firmware r any firmare that can work cuz my phone is brick
hacknmtk said:
I have an Alcatel Pixi3 4.5 4G (5017O). It is running the stock 5.1.0_r3 ROM. I have updated to TWRP recovery through SP Flash tools, rooted using SuperSu zip, added Busybox zip, and have unlocked the bootloader through fastboot
I need a rom for my pixi 3 4.5 4g cuz my phone is brick so please help if u can
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kflue said:
I need a rom for my pixi 3 4.5 4g cuz my phone is brick so please help if u can
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You should be able to use Mobile Upgrade to install the factory firmware.

hacknmtk said:
You should be able to use Mobile Upgrade to install the factory firmware.
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I try using mobil upgrade n when I select 5017 it fails so dont know
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kflue said:
I try using mobil upgrade n when I select 5017 it fails so dont know
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what should I select in mobile upgrade cuz its not working so I wud glad for some more info

kflue said:
I try using mobil upgrade n when I select 5017 it fails so dont know
what should I select in mobile upgrade cuz its not working so I wud glad for some more info
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I've always selected 5017 and haven't had any problems with it.
Is your phone fully charged and turned off? Select 5017 and wait for it to ask you to plug in your phone (plug USB into computer first, then plug it into the phone). Make sure you have internet access on your computer too so it can download the firmware, otherwise it won't do anything. After it's done downloading it should ask you to unplug your phone. Follow the prompts and plug the phone back in when asked to. It should start to install the firmware and when it's done, close Mobile Upgrade and unplug your phone. Turn the phone on and it should be reset back to the factory settings like it came in the box.
If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what you can do other than to find someone with the stock firmware to upload it so you can flash it in SP Flash tools.
Once you get it working again, make sure you backup each partition with SP Flash so you have a full backup of each partition. In all honesty, you should have done this before attempting any modifications so you wouldn't be stuck like you are. Always make a backup before modifying anything.

hacknmtk said:
You should be able to use Mobile Upgrade to install the factory firmware.
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I full charge my battery n try using mobile upgrade again n am still getting terminal error
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hacknmtk said:
I've always selected 5017 and haven't had any problems with it.
Is your phone fully charged and turned off? Select 5017 and wait for it to ask you to plug in your phone (plug USB into computer first, then plug it into the phone). Make sure you have internet access on your computer too so it can download the firmware, otherwise it won't do anything. After it's done downloading it should ask you to unplug your phone. Follow the prompts and plug the phone back in when asked to. It should start to install the firmware and when it's done, close Mobile Upgrade and unplug your phone. Turn the phone on and it should be reset back to the factory settings like it came in the box.
If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what you can do other than to find someone with the stock firmware to upload it so you can flash it in SP Flash tools.
Once you get it working again, make sure you backup each partition with SP Flash so you have a full backup of each partition. In all honesty, you should have done this before attempting any modifications so you wouldn't be stuck like you are. Always make a backup before modifying anything.
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I full charge my battery n try again n am still getting read terminal error
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kflue said:
I full charge my battery n try using mobile upgrade again n am still getting terminal error
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I full charge my battery n try again n am still getting read terminal error
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anyone with a stock rom for pixi 3 4.5 4g can please help mi out

hacknmtk said:
You should be able to use Mobile Upgrade to install the factory firmware.
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My phone is now fix n up and running thanks to hacknmtk and kirito for there help in getting my phone working again.so anyone with the 5017 variants I can help get u bk up n running

kflue said:
My phone is now fix n up and running thanks to hacknmtk and kirito for there help in getting my phone working again.so anyone with the 5017 variants I can help get u bk up n running
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I don't mind helping out. I'm glad your phone is back up and running.

kflue said:
My phone is now fix n up and running thanks to hacknmtk and kirito for there help in getting my phone working again.so anyone with the 5017 variants I can help get u bk up n running
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how did you manage?
I tried Mobile Update, but it says " Read terminal information failed, Unplug mobile phone, remove the phone batteryand plug in again"
I did so, but still same message.

I will try n b bk online cuz have been away cuz my WiFi was giving trouble but I saw some ppl cud do with my help so if u still need my assistance just private message me n I will assist u

Rooting MM 6.0.1 m4b30z with faulty power button

Can someone please help me in rooting my Nexus 5 on 6.0.1 m4b30z; the issue is that power button is not working so rooting from recovery is not possible. Looking for 1 click root option, i have tried kingroot apk but didnt worked
Reason for root is to add power options in the phone using several app so phone can be restarted when needed
PS: I believe the Bootloader is unlocked because i have seen unlock image in boot animation
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I had issues with my power button too. But one can install any custom ROM, where it's possible to use the phone without touching the power button.
I've been using s-aosp n version, for almost over 3 months or so. My phone works just perfect.
I suggest you to find rom's of your interest. Good luck:good:

lavankumar00 said:
I had issues with my power button too. But one can install any custom ROM, where it's possible to use the phone without touching the power button.
I've been using s-aosp n version, for almost over 3 months or so. My phone works just perfect.
I suggest you to find rom's of your interest. Good luck:good:
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for this i have to be in recovery., and for recovery i need working power button

SSyar said:
for this i have to be in recovery., and for recovery i need working power button
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You can do it without power button, you know, "adb reboot recovery".

lavankumar00 said:
You can do it without power button, you know, "adb reboot recovery".
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but then for selecting menu in recovery i again require a functional power button!!

is this https://www.oneclickroot.com/ a valuable option?

SSyar said:
Can someone please help me in rooting my Nexus 5 on 6.0.1 m4b30z; the issue is that power button is not working so rooting from recovery is not possible. Looking for 1 click root option, i have tried kingroot apk but didnt worked
Reason for root is to add power options in the phone using several app so phone can be restarted when needed
PS: I believe the Bootloader is unlocked because i have seen unlock image in boot animation
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use this thread for reboot into recovery via adb, it's safest and don't try non-trusted root methods like you mentioned.
PS: don't forget to turn on adb debugging in developer menu ! (don't know how ? search )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1853159
also for future reference, on android every command is possible via adb you just need to search for them..Google and XDA are your friend
So get familiar with basic adb there are some good guides here in Nexus 5 sticky therad as well as on general xda just search for ADB
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SSyar said:
but then for selecting menu in recovery i again require a functional power button!!
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which menu ?
just reboot into boot loader and flash TWRP & root using SuperSU then go to play store and find some app for advance reboot.
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Okay here's ultimate solution for you and future similar cases...
extracted attached zip in PC.
Reboot into fast boot via adb and
double click root-windows.bat
and you are root !
now do whatever you want.
Main thread for this :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/nexus-5-cf-auto-root-t2507211
since chinfire changed his site just today, downloads are little bit slow or down, so i took liberty to download it for you and attaching same fine in attachment so that you don't mess up while doing all this 1st time.
Cheers !

jineshpatel30 said:
use this thread for reboot into recovery via adb, it's safest and don't try non-trusted root methods like you mentioned.
PS: don't forget to turn on adb debugging in developer menu ! (don't know how ? search )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1853159
also for future reference on android every command is possible via adb you just need to search for them..Google and XDA are your friend
So get familiar with basic adb there are some good guides here in Nexus 5 sticky therad as well as on general xda just search for ADB
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which menu ?
just reboot into boot loader and flash TWRP & root using SuperSU then go to play store and find some app for advance reboot.
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well thanks for everything thing.., just used kingroot windows app and it worked fine.., got a rooted nexus 5 on 6.0.1

SSyar said:
well thanks for everything thing.., just used kingroot windows app and it worked fine.., got a rooted nexus 5 on 6.0.1
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Oh...i just went ahead and did little more you.
anyway no problem...it'll help someone else in future.
btw if you can, change you root to SuperSU or other providers from xda as king-root , 1click and other Chinese companies are nasty with privacy

jineshpatel30 said:
Oh...i just went ahead and did little more you.
anyway no problem...it'll help someone else in future.
btw if you can, change you root to SuperSU or other providers from xda as king-root , 1click and other Chinese companies are nasty with privacy
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yeah i ll do it another sprint

BTW.., if i just remove the kingroot app and install SuperSU from play store.., will that okay thing to do!?

well after rooting the battery % is all messed up.., any idea how to fix it

Root?

Is the zs551kl officially bootloader-unlockable and able to be rooted?
If that's the case, it would mean it's a much better phone than many of the latest flagships: sdcard, jack, FM radio, dual SIM, larger battery, stereo speakers, more complete GPS, good resolution screen, etc.

I haven't seen anything yet, but I assume it's coming. I don't think there will be a lot of roms though.

Let's pray that someone popup with that

rblanca said:
Let's pray that someone popup with that
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Have you got this device? There is aTWRP available, but I'm not sure if anyone has successfully rooted, etc.

temporarium said:
Have you got this device? There is aTWRP available, but I'm not sure if anyone has successfully rooted, etc.
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Yes I have it....but currently there isnt any modded kernel with root enabled or any rom...so there is no point on unlock the bootloader....but ASUS has made public the app to unlock the bootloader.
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temporarium said:
Have you got this device? There is aTWRP available, but I'm not sure if anyone has successfully rooted, etc.
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Yes I have it....but currently there isnt any modded kernel with root enabled or any rom...so there is no point on unlock the bootloader neither install TWRP ....but ASUS has made public the app to unlock it.

rblanca said:
Yes I have it....but currently there isnt any modded kernel with root enabled or any rom...so there is no point on unlock the bootloader....but ASUS has made public the app to unlock the bootloader.
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Have you tried this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-4-pro/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-1-0-zs551kl-t3692186
All you need is a way to flash root.

rblanca said:
Yes I have it....but currently there isnt any modded kernel with root enabled or any rom...so there is no point on unlock the bootloader....but ASUS has made public the app to unlock the bootloader.
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Out of curiosity, what made you choose this phone over all the others? How do you like it so far? Pros\cons?

temporarium said:
Have you tried this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-4-pro/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-1-0-zs551kl-t3692186
All you need is a way to flash root.
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No, because , like I said before...until we have a Rooted kernel available to download or a custom rom to install there is no point on install TWRP or unlock the bootloader....I'm pretty sure that in the next months there are going to be Roms and Custom Kernels (Rooted), it's too soon the phone was released on October (the past month).
About what made me chose this phone...it was
- Unlockeable Bootloader
- Snapdragon 835 as CPU
- 6 GB of Ram
- Good camera
- ASUS it's a good brand.
- FM raido
The phone its pretty damn fast...multitasking is amaizing...the battery dont seems so well like my, now broken, LG G5 but at least it runs for 1 day and a few hours but maybe its due the "new phone effect" (you play with it more the first days of use XD)

Magisk should give you root as long as bootloader can be unlocked.
I'll watch this space for root as I'm about to go get one myself because Snapdragon 835, then I have 15 days to test it on one game to decide whether to keep or return, lol.

motopig said:
Magisk should give you root as long as bootloader can be unlocked.
I'll watch this space for root as I'm about to go get one myself because Snapdragon 835, then I have 15 days to test it on one game to decide whether to keep or return, lol.
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That's what I thought: once you unlock the bootloader and ADB-flash TWRP, you should be able to install SuperSU or Magisk (with corresponding manager app) and be good to go. So please test and let us know if you can.

temporarium said:
That's what I thought: once you unlock the bootloader and ADB-flash TWRP, you should be able to install SuperSU or Magisk (with corresponding manager app) and be good to go. So please test and let us know if you can.
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Sorry to disappoint you but I'm not going to unlock my bootloader right now....the reason the phone its new (and expensive), there isn't a single rom to install or kernel to flash (on my LG G5 you have to flash another kernel in order to have root, but maybe that has change).
More importante there isnt any unbrick guide yet if something fails plus my phone it's not being selled on my country so there isn't any kind of warranty or repair service if something fails. WIth 6gb of ram I can deal with some ASUS apps pre installed so I dont need to root it right now.
But like a said before...its a great phone...damn faster one! i'll recommend it.

Even if one wanted to unlock the bootloader to try things out, it is not possible right now anyway.
Tried it with Asus' official unlock app (just got the phone today! :victory, and the app simply crashes before it even gets to talk to the bootloader, so there is currently no way to do it. Fastboot still reports the device as locked.
Maybe I should have tried it before applying the latest OTA update, but oh well!
rblanca has a point though, with no way to restore the phone should something go seriously wrong, I won't try any more exotic methods to try to crack open that bootloader at the moment either. The various guides that float around on the web look dangerous at best.

rblanca said:
Sorry to disappoint you but I'm not going to unlock my bootloader right now....the reason the phone its new (and expensive), there isn't a single rom to install or kernel to flash (on my LG G5 you have to flash another kernel in order to have root, but maybe that has change).
More importante there isnt any unbrick guide yet if something fails plus my phone it's not being selled on my country so there isn't any kind of warranty or repair service if something fails. WIth 6gb of ram I can deal with some ASUS apps pre installed so I dont need to root it right now.
But like a said before...its a great phone...damn faster one! i'll recommend it.
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I understand your concern. No worries!

damnaliens said:
Even if one wanted to unlock the bootloader to try things out, it is not possible right now anyway.
Tried it with Asus' official unlock app (just got the phone today! :victory, and the app simply crashes before it even gets to talk to the bootloader, so there is currently no way to do it. Fastboot still reports the device as locked.
Maybe I should have tried it before applying the latest OTA update, but oh well!
rblanca has a point though, with no way to restore the phone should something go seriously wrong, I won't try any more exotic methods to try to crack open that bootloader at the moment either. The various guides that float around on the web look dangerous at best.
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We'll just have to sit tight.

Root!
Good news!
Asus fixed the unlock app ( https://www.asus.com/de/Phone/ZenFone-4-Pro-ZS551KL/HelpDesk_Download/ ) and bumped it to version 9.1.0.0
It now successfully unlocks the device's bootloader. I went ahead and did it since I already voided my warranty when trying to unlock it with the previous, bugged version anyway.
Works fine, fastboot reports the bootloader as unlocked. Device contents got factory-wiped as per announced in the app, so make sure to back up your things if you wanna do it. :silly:
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Aaaaand rooted with Magisk.
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After installing TWRP I just followed this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...ide-how-to-root-acces-magisk-manager-t3678678
Applies 1:1 to the Zenfone 4 Pro as well and worked flawlessly. :fingers-crossed:

Nice work! Does Android Pay work with magisk on this phone?

@bahua78
Android Pay isn't available in my country yet, so I can't test this. Maybe somebody else can find out. :0

Is it possible to update firmware via a memory card with root?