How to Fix Boot Loop on Asus Zenfone 5

Tutorial - How to fix boot loop on Asus Zenfone 5 and any zenfone. Now you can fix your Zenfone 5 from boot loop/ USB Logo by doing some simple steps. You needed some files like Drivers and firmware file, you can download it from end of post. We also attract a video Tutorial on Fix Boot loop on Zenfone 5. Also Check out One Click Root for Zenfone 4, 5, 6 and Zenfone 2 Lollipop and Kitkat Supported.



Requirement
  • Asus USB Drivers and Intel USB Drivers Pre-Installed on System. (Download from Below Link).
  • ADB Flash Tool file. (Download from http://bit.ly/1WRCxOS).
  • Firmware file UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip (Download from Below Link).

How to Fix Boot Loop on Asus Zenfone 5

Step 1. After downloading adb & fastboot tool extract it to desktop.

Step 2. Copy UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip in adb folder.

Step 3. Open UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip and extract recovery.img from it.

Step 4. Open your mobile in droidboot mode. First Power off your device then Press Power button after vibrate suddenly press Volume Up button.

Step 5. Now open adb folder and press SHIFT + Right Mouse Button and select open command here.
Fix Boot Loop on Asus Zenfone 5


Step 6. Then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img then enter.

Step 7. Now select recovery mode thn press power button ( if u dont know how to select recovery mode in droidboot mode open the link in step 4).

Step 8. now select apply update from adb then connect with pc and leave it

Step 9. now again follow step 5.

Step 10. now type adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip then enter.

Step 11. now reboot and enjoy.


Download here
Asus Drivers - http://bit.ly/1Kavzi1
Intel USB Drivers - http://intel.ly/1LuBd0k
UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user- http://bit.ly/1NIe9wm

Congrulations, Now you can your Zenfone without Boot Loop problem. You can also check out How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow Boot Animation on any Asus Zenfone.
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156 comments:

  1. thank u for showing this video...
    this video really really helps me a lot.......
    once again thank u so much

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  2. Can u please fix the ADB flash tool link asap Thx! :)

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    1. can u please make a tutorial to download the ADB flash tool. it zip ..='(

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  3. can u pls send me the link for ADB file as shown in the vedio
    but not as a installation appilication pls pls......

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  4. does developer mode should be on on phone for this procedure?

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    1. No, you can apply this method without enable developer mode

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  5. Very,, Very Thanks for Techno Planners,,, i have watching your video and its working man,,,now my Asuz Zeni 5 is fixed!!! Thanks very much.....

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  6. i do work with your procedure my cmd also says "device not found" , what can i do please help me.....!!!!!
    If You Have any solution please mail me venu.alluri.555@gmail.com or facebook.com/avgnandu
    Please HELP ME..........

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    1. Install ADB drivers and Intel USB Driver on your PC or you can install PC Link on your PC

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  7. bro plzz help me..
    i m getting a very unusual comment...
    i m able to flash the recovery mode...
    but when i m trying to flash the asus package..
    then its saying..
    that..
    error : more than one device connected..
    bro.. plzz help i ony have dis phone n i need it to work..!!
    reply ASAP..!!

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    1. I think you installed Bluestack on your pc

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    2. same problem,how can i fix it

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    3. uninstall any android emulator like bluestack or andy from your pc

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  8. iam also facing device not found error in cmd prompt.. please help me

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    1. Instal ADB Drivers and Intel USB driver or you can install PC Link on your PC

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  9. I installed the ADB and Intel USB Driver on my Window 10 Laptop, But it still don't my device, saying waiting for device. I notice that when I connect my phone to the laptop, window got warning USB not recognized. How to fix this please

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  10. i am facing faied to read command error after 54% plz help

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    1. HI BRO I AM ALSO FACING SAME PROBLEM NOW ..DID YOUR PROBLEM SOLVED HELP ME PLEASE

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    2. replace the (previous version of recovery.img) instead of the (latest version of recovery.img) but still use the latest firmware this works for meeee!

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  11. Which firmware driver should i choose? My device is an Android 5.0 Lollipop

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  12. I am facing the same problem. Its showing "failed to red command". Please help me out

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    1. try to factory restart from droid boot then re-apply.

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    2. ADB sideloading starts , unpacks file, even installs Android 5.0 successfully. But at 54% the process stops saying "failled to read command"

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    3. Can you please recommend me one? I had upgraded to lollipop before this thing boot looped. Now should i downgrade using Kitkat file?

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    4. 3.23.40.52, 5.2.2.2, 5.3.3.3 firmware

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  13. i have updated zemfone 5 to lollipop earlier. now i'm stuck with with usb logo. now i must download the version WW_3.24.40.78 and run. because i dont want to downgrade would u help me out ??? what firmware should i download ?

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  14. Real tech experts !!!!
    Thanks Guys!!!!

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  15. I Installed The ADB And Intel USB Driver On My Window 10 Laptop, But It Still Don't My Device, Saying Waiting For Device. I Notice That When I Connect My Phone To The Laptop, Window Got Warning USB Not Recognized. How To Fix This Please

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  16. Dude, seriouslly. I respect you. Its worked.. Thanks buddy :)

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  17. help me!! after i type adb sideload there is statement "error: protocol fault < no status> why?

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  18. can i use this , to downgrade from TW 3.24.40.78 TO 3.23.40.52 ? I KNOW it's really crazy idea.

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  19. i have error at 54 percent that failed to read command and that again dead androids shows up
    plzz help me bro

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  20. when the time for same press for the volume nothing is happening please need help asap thanks

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  21. Thanks you for your help! Big big Thanks you! :)

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  22. can I use any other ABD tool , the link you suggested is not working.
    HELP ME PLEASE

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  23. If I download the other type of file like this 'UL-ASUS_T00F-CHT-2.21.40.44-user' than yours 'UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user'. Other than that, when I open CMD/ADB after I type type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and then press Enter, It says 'Waiting for Device Bla Bla'

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    1. Install ADB drivers on your PC or try with other usb port

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    2. What is ADB Drivers? Is that ADB Flash Tool that you given in the link?
      Also thank you for reply my message ASAP.

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  24. i a unable to open droidboot in my mobile.i tried pressing my POW+VOL UP buttons for about 10 sec but my phone is not showing anything.when i followed the above process in my pc command prompt it is showing "device not found". please help sir....please

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    1. first press volume up then press power button

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    2. nothing will happen after "no command" i keep pressing volume buttons but nothing happened

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  25. its work for asus zenfone 5 lte? because i think it power+up volume will to to safe mode.

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  27. it not work..
    i use adb sideload update, then alway stck at 54%
    3.24 40 78firmware

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  28. please help me..what i have to do..

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    1. Just download kitkat 2.21.40.44 and flash recovery and fastboot not droidboot then reboot bootloader then adb side load .zip then clear data and cache
      100 percent work if not then msg me

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  29. Please help me i just taping fastboot flash recovery recovery.img then i enter it says "fastboot" is not recognized as an ioperable program or batch file. please help me

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  30. I've tried this solution before and it worked, thanks a bunch. but when i try this again recently, i did not work. when i tried to "wipe cache partition", i got "failed to mount cache". I hope you can give some insight about this situation. million thanks!

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  31. I got E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)..

    How to fix it??

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    1. me too, when i adb sideload package was 100%, my phone does'nt update it keep on appear, E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument), installation aborted, etc. etc. please help us

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  32. I got E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)..

    How to fix it??

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    1. me too, when i adb sideload package was 100%, my phone does'nt update it keep on appear, E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument), installation aborted, etc. etc. please help us

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    2. me too, when i adb sideload package was 100%, my phone does'nt update it keep on appear, E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument), installation aborted, etc. etc. please help us

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  33. i have problem on step5..didn't find "open command window here"

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  34. Hey bro Gaurav it really help, thank you so much! now it will load faster.

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  35. Will the data get erased in this procedure? like photos etc.

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  36. why do the procced take a long time?

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  37. it says failed to writte data protocol fault no status and stuck at 25 %. what can i do. thanks in advance

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  38. please help me to run my asus cellphone ,when i enter in cmd always error:more than one device nd emulator

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  39. After clicking on link on ur website its not opening

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  40. Is this rom wil be applied for asus tooj .my problem is that i install cyanogenmod lollipop on asus tooj and now it started freezing after and gettig restart what to do for this plz help me

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    1. yes, you can install stock ROM on your Zenfone 5 T00J by using this method

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  41. my phone is not rooted. but it is in bootloop.. now when i am trying to flash the rom in recovery mode in adb sideload..it says.. cant mount cache, cant mount partition.. wrong arguement
    cant mount cant mount cant mount

    is there any way i can flash the rom using sd card? the recovery mode doesnt show any option for update by sd card..
    but i was thinking if there is any way of doing it using cmd commands.... like sending commands from cmd to start the process using the zip file stored in sd card

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  42. I have upgrade my zenfone to lollipop, but I canceled then my zenfone bootloop , what should I do , if I connected to PC its always
    RESULT = NOT COMMAND or not connect , Please Replay me
    Thanks before

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  43. it says *cannot read please help viksurajshk@gmail.com

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  44. I root my phone...then its back to unroot...
    But i can't reset my phone.after click restore and its restart to home screen ...please help me

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  45. please help me..im using windows xp..and i dont know how to install asus driver...i doownloaded the driver though..

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  46. Hi,Im stuck at the part where u hv to "open command window here" its simply not in the options. what do i do now? :(

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    1. Install ADB drivers or try with another usb port

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  48. is there any got problem when install asus zenfone driver? when trying to install driver for zenfone got error code 10.. pleae help me.

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    1. i think because of this driver..it cannot detect the phone. pleae help me.

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    2. which windows OS you are using on your PC

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  49. help me why i can't download the platform tools pleasee

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  50. and why it's said waiting for device? i already put in the usb cable

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  51. i have done all the procedures. everything was fine till sideload. but after it there was some problem i think. no updating was shown. there was some errors shown, then reboot option came. after i reboot the same happened, bootloop. i am having twrp recovery. if i do factory reset whether it will be ok. or please advice what to do

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  52. My smartphone ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) software Image Version WW_3.24.40.87(Andriod L), Only for WW SKU*. Note1: Please make sure update software version after V2.22.40.54 first before update to software version V3.24.40.78
    I have following the instruction, until the steps Step 10. now type adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip then enter, in command appears *daemon not.starting it now on port 5037 *daemon started successfully*error devices not found. Please give me advance advice

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  53. I am using ASUS A46C Series. However, in beginning IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.exe also had error launching installer, NSIS error before we do the steps. Do you have any insight, please give me a suggestion? Thank you for your help

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  54. i have followed the instructions and it worked correctly till reeboot option when phone is rebooted it looped in asus logo what should i do right now

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  55. i cant download this link that you give..why?

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  58. Please help me i am in a big trouble.i have asus zenfone 5 t00j. I have done with all steps but when it comes to adb sideload ***.zip, it only shows cant read***.zip

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  59. ty so much...it works so perfectly ^^ ty so much :D

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  60. can you provide recovery for zenfone 4 ?
    link or something plz need help

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  61. failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
    and i'm getting this while flashing anything ....
    plz give fix of this ASAP

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  62. sir it saying platform tool is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file...tell me what to do now...

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  63. My smartphone ASUS ZenFone 5(A500CG/A501CG) software Image Version WW_3.24.40.87(Andriod L), Only for WW SKU*. Failed for adb update plzzz help me

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  64. I dont know my software image version and "Installing Update" process starts on my phone and it is reached till "Erasing Old Dictionary". After that suddenly screen goes blank and it shows that device is unspecified and when i checked my cotrol panel then instead of "Android Phone" it shows "CLOVERVIEW".I have already installed everthing. Dirvers and everything. I am not getting where my problem lies. Please help me out

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  65. thnks dude it worked for me after hard factory reset

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  66. thnks dude it worked for me after hard factory reset

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    1. How did you download the ADB FlashTool Sir?

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    2. copy and paste this link in your browser hit the enter button then tap on blue download now button

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    3. may we request for the link for the adb flash tool please. thank you so much and appreciate your soonest response.

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  67. ADB Flash Tool file. (Download from http://bit.ly/1WRCxOS).

    Please help, I cant download the ADB Flash Tool.

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  68. may we request for the link for the adb flash tool please. thank you so much and appreciate your soonest response.

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  69. i get the error E:failed to mount/ cache (invalid argument)
    E:cant mount /cache/recovery/log
    get the repeated error on factory reset,wipe cache partition and on adb sideload. what the solution. my zenfone 5 has stopped working

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    1. Hi Arvin, i've also stuck at the same problem as yours.. :(

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  70. Thank you guys!!! i been searching the net for a day till i found this. It's a big help. now i can use my phone again. Thank you and God bless!!

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  72. failed > i cant get what is this need help guys stucked from 8 days in bootloader need help ( thanks in advance )

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  73. I always get the error E:failed to mount/ cache (invalid argument) and get the same error on factory reset,wipe cache partition and on adb sideload. Please advise.

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  74. i'm follow all step but after i do adb sideload , it says "device not found..help me please.

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  75. I copied the recovery img to ABD folder and executed "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" command. It was successful. When I select Recovery Mode, it is not asking for update from adb. Simply showing ASUS startup screen. Please help !! Thanks!!

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  76. got problem with installing adb.how? tell me pls T.T

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  77. open command windows here option is not coming what can i do plz guide

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    1. press and hold shift key from keyboard then right click from mouse

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  78. please help me, this msgs shows during process

    Verifying update package...
    E:failed to verify whole-file signature from /tmp/update.zip
    E:signature verification failed
    Installation aborted.
    help me, i search many site but problem not solved.

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  79. Thanks. it works for me. Now my ASUS Zenfone 5 is back it was dead for last 2months

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  81. Thanks its worked
    its fix my phone
    thank you!!!

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  82. after going into recovery mode it gets stuck at the Asus logo.

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  83. hello, i have some questions for you:

    1) Phone must need to be rooted first or what ?

    2) What it means by only apply to the same SKU ?

    3) What is CN,TW,WW ?

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  84. I have followed all the steps in the video. Everything went fine but, still the phone is stuck in boot loop.

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  85. the adb flash tool link not working...pls help

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  86. My device's volume button cant be use.So how?

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  87. My phone stuck at intel logo... Cant enter droidboot mode. What can be done. reply pls

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  88. how to do with the device not found

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  89. thank dude.. i have a same problem about that. u help me a lot.. thank you

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  90. can i use ww v 3.24.40.87 instead ur firmware because my phone is running lollipop and ver is same 3.24.40.87 but my phone has bootloop problem, so i want to ask u do i need to use the firmware u r using in video or can i use mine... also when i try to apply update via adb it says u need adb ver 1.0.32 or above..
    pls help me

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  91. error while adb sideload after 54 percent it says cannot read the command ....Installation aborted.
    And only recovery mode entering not entering droidboot...

    help me, Please

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  92. please help!
    Asus zenfone 5 toop a500kl -
    stuck on csc mode, invalid boot image,
    power+volume up = csc mode
    power+volume down = 1, enter sd download mode
    2, exit update mode

    any of these is resulting to csc mode

    anyone can resolve this issue?

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  93. ADB tool link is not working, pleasehelp or send it to me at abhijeetbakare@gmail.com

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    1. Hi did you get any link for ADB tool..if yes plz mail me
      navin.bpkihs@gmail.com

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  94. after successfully doing all this, my phone still stuck at the bootloop..what happened??

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  95. hi unable to download ADB file through your given link
    plz reply asap

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  96. pardon me technoplanner, can u help me ? why when adb sideload it say device not found ? please help, Thanks

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  97. After typing 'adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip' and pressing ENTER, I am getting the following error-
    ******************
    loading: 'UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip'...
    terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::bad_alloc'
    what(): std::bad_alloc

    This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
    Please contact the application's support team for more information
    *************

    Please help..

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  98. after i typed adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip
    it says cannot read 'UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user.zip'

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  99. I already have installed intel drivers that you told in video but still it says waiting for device. what to do?

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  100. I HAS DONE DO IT BUT MY ASUS ZENFONE 5 STILL BOOT LOOP AGAIN.... WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

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  101. adb download link is not working .it does not gives the same programs as shown in video ..please help admin

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  102. i have fixed this issue and thanks a lot for helping me in fixing boot my asus was great and i read few tips that tell how to extend your android battery life and between there is a latest news regarding android nougat for redmi 4 this nougat update is soon now

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  103. HEllo Sir,
    After sideload completion, instead of reboot menu it gets off and asus start logo appears, what to do then?

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  104. after erasing from old dictionary, it gets to asus logo instead of reboot menu, what do I do now?

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  106. After i do step 10, it loads for like 5 min. and then suddenly it turn off then turn on and have a logo of usb. Why is it? I tried to remove usb plug in and reboot my phone but it is still stuck on the Asus logo

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  107. Please help me out. Done flasing recovery and even tried flashing boot & fastboot images but still failed after applying update from adb. I used UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user & UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.540-user in bot failed. It alway says
    E:failed to mount/cache (Invalid argument)
    E:failed to setup expected mounts for instal: aborting
    Installation aborted.
    ...
    ... and so on.

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