In the below guide, we show you how to root your Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL runs Android 8.0 Oreo with Magisk. All you need patched Oreo boot image file, latest version of TWRP recovery and latest version of Magisk zip file. However, your device’s bootloader should be unlocked.

Before get start, note that rooting your ZenFone 4 is a great idea for unlocking tweaks that can help improve how it functions, but it is dangerous if you do not know exactly what you are doing. Prerequisites: – ADB and Fastboot driver setup on your PC – Unlocked bootloader on ZenFone 4 (read this guide) – Your device should be on Android 8.0 Oreo Warning: Rooting your phone should do with extreme care; otherwise you will end-up with a bricked device. Backup whole data you have on your phone before proceeding with the below steps. Downloads: Download 15.0405.1711.76_modified_boot.img [here] Download twrp-3.2.1-Z01K-20171229.img [here] Download Magis.zip file [here]

How to Root ZenFone 4 ZE554KL on Oreo

  1. First, save the downloaded ‘modified boot image’ file and ‘TWRP zip’ file inside the ADB installation folder. Transfer Magisk.zip file to your phone’s storage.
  2. Connect your phone to your PC and open a command window inside the ADB folder.
  3. Type the command ‘adb reboot bootloader’ and hit Enter.
  4. Once your phone entered into bootloader mode, type the command ‘fastboot flash boot 15.0405.1711.76_modified_boot.img’ and hit Enter.
  5. Once done, type the command fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-Z01K-20171229.img
  6. Once your phone boot into TWRP, select install and flash the Magis.zip file.
  7. Reboot your phone and now, you will have root access. [Source]