How To Root Asus Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE550KL) & Install TWRP Recovery

Prerequisite for rooting Zenfone 2 Laser:

• Additionally, you must have a windows PC.
• Install USB drivers for your Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL.
• Goto Settings -> About and tap multiple times continuously on “Build number” to active “Developer options” and then goto Settings -> Developer options and enable “Usb debugging” option.

Download Rooting Tools:

• Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool
• ADB USB Drivers
• Asus Android USB Driver
• SuperSU Pro v2.78 or Alternet Link(Super Su.zip)
• ze550kltwrp.img (TWRP Recovery)
• ze550kl bootloader unlocker.apk (Bootloader Unlocker App for 5.0 or Below)
• For Marshmallow Users Only Link1 or Link2(New Bootloader Unlocker App)

Note: Its Not Compulsory to Unlock Bootlader For Marshmallow Users.

How to Root Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)

How to unlock Bootloader

Step 1: Download all the above tools & transfer all the Apk files in your device.

Step 2: Now Install ZE550KL Bootloaderunlocker.apk in Your Device. Follow Below Screenshot Instruction.

Bootloader Unlocker App

1 of 3

Installing App

Installing App

Press Ok And Go Ahead

Press Ok And Go Ahead

Press For Unlock Bootloader

Press For Unlock Bootloader

Step 3: Extra ‘ADB Fastboot Tool.rar’

Select Extract To ADB Fastboot Tool

How to Install TWRP Recovery

Step 1: Move ze550kltwrp.img into extracted ‘ADB Fastboot Tool.rar’ folder.

Step 2: Now in ADB Fastboot folder open command windows by Pressing Shift+Right click –> open command windows here. See In Below Image For Easy Understanding.!

Select Open-Command-Window-Here

Step 3: Now Enter the Following command in Command Window. (click Ok if Prompt on Your Device)

adb Devices

adb devices

It will return your device code which confirms you have installed all the files properly.

Step 4: Now to reboot your device into Fastboot mode which allows flashing files, enter the below command in command prompt. or else you can Manually Reboot To Fastboot Mode By Switch off Your Phone And Press Volume Up + Power Key Together.

adb reboot bootloader

adb reboot bootloader

Step 5: Now to flash the TWRP recovery, just enter the below command.

fastboot flash twrp.img

Installing TWRP

Once the flashing process gets completed, your device will automatically reboot into TWRP recovery.

Rooting (SuperSU)

First Install TWRP Recovery Using Above Steps 1 to 8.

Step 1: Place The Downloaded SuperSu Pro.zip File into Your Device SD Card or Internal Storage.

Step 2: Boot Into Recovery And Select Install. 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. Hurry.. You Done it Well. Check Your Device Root Status By Any Root Checking App. 😀