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Tested Guides - Root, Unlock Bootloader and Tethered TWRP On ZE500CL

Hello there!
I've noticed the resources for us using the ZE500CL variant of the ZenFone 2 line of phones are few and far between, so I decided to make this list of methods I personally tested for rooting, unlocking the bootloader and temporarily flashing TWRP (tethered recovery).
I apologize in advance if I'm breaking any forum rules, but I'll make sure to credit everyone who's guides and files I'll be presenting here. I am only posting this to help fellow ZE500CL owners in finding all the necessary tools and methods for various things they need. None of the tools and guides below are my work, all credit goes to their original creators.
I'll update this when I test more things, so keep an eye on this post in the future
NEW: Untethered (permanent) TWRP! You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-twrp-2-8-7-0-custom-recovery-t3328155
Root
Both methods worked for me, but I'd still recommend the second method in combination with temporary (tethered) TWRP in the last guide. Credit: @Chinaphonearena
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063/post60872347
Unlock Bootloader
Please note: Only do this is you're absolutely sure you know what you're doing. Your warranty will be void and you will not receive further OTA updates. There are also NO CUSTOM ROMS for this phone. I am not responsible for damage to your device.
So, we've finally officially got the Bootloader Unlock tool from ASUS. It was uploaded in the "Driver & Tools" section on the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE500CL official page just yesterday (I've checked it two days ago, it wasn't there, so it was most likely yesterday). I've got the information from this ZenFone 2 ZE500CL ZenTalk Forum post. I tried it, and it worked perfectly!
You can download it from here:
ZenFone 2 (ZE500CL) - Support
Temporary (Tethered) TWRP
This works like a charm tethered, but I didn't try flashing it. When I find one that works, I'll update this post with new information. If any of you find one before me, please notify me This one was, after all, not built specifically for the ZE500CL. Credit: @TheSSJ
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532/post61076508
Xposed Framework
I've attempted this one, and it worked. Use the tethered TWRP to flash, and be sure your phone is rooted and has BusyBox installed. Credit: @ansebovi
Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-install-xposed-installer-t3116476
I hope this was helpful. Again, the only intention of this post was to help out fellow ZE500CL users, since it's hard to find necessary tools for this device.
Thanks to all the wonderful people of XDA for working on the projects and helping out in the forums!

How to successfully unlock Redmi Note 3 SE (Kate) bootloader, and install TWRP

Hello, after owning this phone for around 3 days, I decided to unlock the bootloader, and flash TWRP. The biggest problem is that I had never owned a device similar to this, so I was new to ADB, MiFlash, and all those other different things. I've been looking a lot online, trying to find a great tutorial, and I finally found one that I believe will help a lot of Kate users. Let me start off by saying that I don't take ANY credit for this whatsoever. I found this tutorial on Xiaomi.eu forums, and I had to look very hard. That's why I am sharing it with you.
All credits go to t-ryder @ xiaomi.eu forums. His tutorial was the one that helped me successfully unlock my phones bootloader and install TWRP.
What you will need is the file that he provided which can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1cyJDH0uIykTGpOMUY1N2pENVE/view . This file contains MiFlash, ADB tools, fastboot rom, TWRP, and the file required to unlock the device. Inside, there is a .pdf file that if you follow carefully like I did, you will have an unlocked bootloader.
I am personally running Xiaomi.eu ROM now, but I am planning on trying some kenzo roms later. The most important thing is to make backups.
The tutorial is step by step, so you should have no issues. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, I will help you as much as possible.
Hope this has helped you.
EDIT: This is his original post https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads...unlock-redmi-note-3-se-kate-bootloader.36255/

Thank you
Perfect! Thank you to help me find my way through the XRN3 Kate jungle !

odav said:
Perfect! Thank you to help me find my way through the XRN3 Kate jungle !
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I guess the same as here: http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/24...xiaomieu-mi-globe-cm/?page=68#comment-3709384
It's in French, open it with Chrome (for translation), posted by Kuan (click revealed hidden content). I did it few days ago for my wife phone (kate) and worked well.
However, I guess it's better because we don't have to deal with fastboot rom.

I tried it over 2 times.But not become successful

Similarity with zenfone Go (ZB500KL)

Hi. I know I am posting in the Q&A for the zenfone 2 laser but I have to ask if, since zenfone 2 laser and zenfone go (ZB500KL) are virtually identical in the specs (except for the laser part), would it be possible to develop roms for the zenfone go, starting from the zenfone 2 laser? I noticed asus gives out the kernel source code. How hard is it to make a new rom from that? (Not complaining. Actually making a real question)
Thanks

Before you get to the custom ROM part you need an unlocked bootloader. I searched on google and I found that you can unlock the bootloader and there is an CM12.1 ROM. I'm not sure about stating from the zenfone laser but you could try it if you want. I'm not a developer btw..
Also I found something very cool if you are tired of ASUS's ZENUI. There is a mod that will convert the stock ASUS ROM to stock Android ROM but is only for [ZC500TG/Z00VD] so I don't know if this will work for (ZB500KL). I will post the links bellow.. Also don't forget that this is just an idea from a non-developer so sorry if this is not the answer. Maybe a developer will answer you but I don't think that will happen
CM12.1: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/04/cyanogenmod-121-for-asus-zenfone-go.html
The mod I was talking about: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/mod-asus-zenfone-stock-android-t3460995

vraciu' said:
Before you get to the custom ROM part you need an unlocked bootloader. I searched on google and I found that you can unlock the bootloader and there is an CM12.1 ROM. I'm not sure about stating from the zenfone laser but you could try it if you want. I'm not a developer btw..
Also I found something very cool if you are tired of ASUS's ZENUI. There is a mod that will convert the stock ASUS ROM to stock Android ROM but is only for [ZC500TG/Z00VD] so I don't know if this will work for (ZB500KL). I will post the links bellow.. Also don't forget that this is just an idea from a non-developer so sorry if this is not the answer. Maybe a developer will answer you but I don't think that will happen
CM12.1: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/04/cyanogenmod-121-for-asus-zenfone-go.html
The mod I was talking about: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/mod-asus-zenfone-stock-android-t3460995
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Hi. thank you for your response and sorry for the late reply. that rom is made for the first zenfone go (launched along the zenfone 2 series). The ZB500KL was launched in late 2016 in it's own segment. From my research there is no known way to unlock the bootloader or any rom available for that matter. That's why I asked if there could be a possibility of a port, or it the hardware similarities between the two phones facilitate the development of new ones

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Hi. thank you for your response and sorry for the late reply. that rom is made for the first zenfone go (launched along the zenfone 2 series). The ZB500KL was launched in late 2016 in it's own segment. From my research there is no known way to unlock the bootloader or any rom available for that matter. That's why I asked if there could be a possibility of a port, or it the hardware similarities between the two phones facilitate the development of new ones
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Hi! No problem!
There is no way to port a ROM for your phone if your bootloader is locked because you need TWRP and that needs an unlocked bootloader. There are some phones where you can use TWRP and flash a custom ROM with locked bootloader ( here is an example ) but I don't know if you can do that on Zenfone Go or any Asus device.
Edit: Another example where you can flash TWRP on locked bootloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ze...root-how-to-root-ze550kl-marshmallow-t3409264

Sorry for that stupid question, but is there any Q&A for ZB500KL? I cannot find it, and I don't want to post to ZenFone 2 Q&A. Thanks

what about Android Oreo? Redmi Note 3

It's Now boring to flash 7.1.2
So many Roms available for Redmi Note 3 pro
As it is now even available official update of MIUI.
Now is there any possibility of getting Oreo as Custom Rom ???? Via any sources ???
I think Google has Already realized the orignal OTA of Oreo..:victory:

If you have taken your time to use the search button you would have known that there are threads already created for this same discussion. Make yourself useful by also making the rom instead of asking unnecessary questions.
PS: I will be glad to be your rom tester when you are done making Android Oreo for our device

Lets keep all Oreo discussions in one thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/how-to/android-oreo-coming-soon-t3661177
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Light rom for ZTE blade a5 2019

Hi all
Im looking fir a very light rom for my zte blaze a5 2019 . ( I flashed a stock rom and the phone is very dlow now)
Thanks

First we need to gain root, after that we can flash stuff. I tried various ways, one is to ask zte for the signature to unlock bootloader, another was asking hydra team to port bootloader unlock for this model, and they are working on it, I just asked today. Or we can use an exploit but it needs to be ported so we need someone who knows how to do it and get him to work on it. We can do a bug bounty like has been done for LG v20. They done a bug bounty and who obtained root access has been paid. The money were taken from who donate so they aren't a problem. Btw I extracted kallsyms:https://www.mediafire.com/file/pbm0nvptr3w8eab/kallsyms-4.4.147%2B_%28armv7l%29.txt/file