How to Root and Install Recovery on Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL

Caution:

If you don’t follow the guide properly, there will be chances of damage and complete failure of mobile device. Follow at your own risk.

• This guide is only meant for Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL. Do not try this with other Android phone.
• Enable USB Debugging from Developers Menu
• Make sure you have all the drivers installed.
• Maintain at least 60% battery before following the procedure
• Make sure the connection between PC and mobile phone is good. Don’t use lose cable
• Follow the guide step-by-step and completely.

Download:

Drivers – http://pdanet.co

Minimal ADB and Fastboot – http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

Root File for Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL –

TWRP Recovery for Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL –

Procedure:

How to root Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL with PC

• Download the Root File and copy the zip file to your Internal Storage
• Power off the Phone
• Boot in Fastboot Mode Press Volume Up + Power Button simultaneously
• Connect phone to PC by USB Cable
• Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot > Run as Administrator
• Command Window will show up. Now follow these commands

fastboot devices

• You’ll see your device listed. Now type this

fastboot flash recovery [file location]

• Power off the phone
• Boot into Recovery Mode by holding Volume Down + Power
• Now go to Install > Select Root File > Flash > Reboot

You have successfully rooted your Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL. If you wish to Unroot your Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL in future, follow this guide here LINK

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