How to Root Zenfone 5 Lollipop
How to Root Asus Zenfone 5 Lollipop version
Install TWRP/Philz (Tutorial Here)
place SuperSU-autoroot.zip on /sdcard or /microSD, but I recommend u place on both
Go to recovery mode:
on fastboot: choose "recovery", then wait.
or from power off: hold power+vol down.
ON RECOVERY: choose install, choose where u place SuperSU-autoroot.zip and wait till success.
reboot system
ref;Asus Zenfone Blog News
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