The latter means that even if the phone is factory reset, the app will still download the stock firmware be gone. However, as soon as ASUS releases a new major update, the app could be put back. As long as the phone is plugged into the PC and ‘adb devices’ picks it up, the available one-click root tool will get the job done quick. To double-check that your phone is prepped for rooting, you can double-click the ‘CheckBeforeAction’ after the phone is plugged in. After hitting a key when it prompts you to, it will reboot your phone to its bootloader. You’ll then need to press another key which will spit back a result similar to “F4AZFG fastboot”.

Then press and hold the reset button for 5-10 seconds until your power LED light starts to flash. Then a pop-up message appears to ask if you want to reset your router. You will see a pop-up message at the upper right corner if any new version of firmware is available. But you should know that the Asus-Merlin only supports dual-band AC routers starting from AC66U_B1 to the top. And even if you are using the lower-end models (single-band wireless routers) for your internet subscription below than 100Mbps, you will still receive firmware updates from ASUS. The sure thing is you will be notified if your wireless router model has reached its EOL status.

Also, on some ROMs, you may have to flash a GApps package such as OpenGapps (website) or NikGApps (website). I have personally tested almost all the ROMs listed below on my Redmi K20 Pro, Poco F1, and Mi A1. Also, if you like the custom ROM, consider donating the developer behind the work. You’ll not able to claim any damage insurance or warranty benefits.

There are 2 USB drivers available for the device, i.e., Qualcomm Driver and ADB Driver. The Qualcomm Driver is compatible with all the Flash Tool, and the ADB Driver can be useful for establishing a connection between the mobile and the computer. Take a Backup (Causes)- If you are going to flash the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB630KL Mobile STOCK ROM, then firstly create Mobile all data Backup. On this page, you can find the official link to download Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB630KL Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) on your computer. On this page, you can find the official link to download Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 X01BD ZB630KL Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) on your computer. Users have reported issues like screen flickering in some games and slow-charging on the ROM, but fortunately, we didn’t face either issues with the August 2019 builds. The only issue we faced was a lower than usual volume through the earpiece during calls.

• To be sure if you are successfully connected please visit strongvpn.com and check your IP address at the top of the page.
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• Choose the firmware file you want to upload and click [Open] button to upload firmware.
• And that brings us to how you can put Merlin on your supported router today.

Here are the best Flashing Tools available to flash any Android phone. For connect asus Mobile to the Laptop, you have to install Asus USB Driver in the Windows Pc. If you have a USB driver already installed on your laptop, then you have to skip this step.