0 How to Root Zenfone 5 Lollipop

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How to Root Asus Zenfone 5 (T00F/T00J) Lollipop version (For Kitkat and Jellybean see here)

1.  Install TWRP/Philz (Tutorial Here)
2.  place SuperSU-autoroot.zip on /sdcard or /microSD, but I recommend u place on both
3.  Go to recovery mode:
   on fastboot: choose "recovery", then wait.
   or from power off: hold power+vol down.
4. ON RECOVERY: choose install, choose where u place SuperSU-autoroot.zip and wait till success.
5. reboot system

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