How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG/Z00RD

Couple months ago ASUS introduced their new Zenfone 2 generation including Zenfone 2 laser family. Powered with Qualcomm chipset, the root method is different with the intel chipset. Today ASUS Zenfone Blog will teach you how to root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG/Z00RD) version or 5" inch version. Thanks to Miau9202 (XDA member). DWYOR. Tested on Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG firmware version WW_12.8.5.118.

For another Zenfone 2 Laser :
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL.
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Root Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG

How to Root ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG/Z00RD :

1. Download and Install ADB Fastboot tool (Download)
Run it (Require administrator privileges)
Press Y/Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or N/No to skip
Press Y/Yes to install ADB system-wide or N/No for current user only
Press Y/Yes to install Drivers or N/No to skip
Continue Driver installation
finished!
2. Enable USB Debugging via Settings>Developer Options (if no developer options go Settings>About>Build number tap 7x then developer options will show up in settings)
3. Download mod_boot.img (Download)
4. Enter fastboot Mode (Power+Volume up)
5. Connect Zenfone 2 Laser with PC/Laptop
6. at mod_boot.img folder open CMD (Shift+Right Click>Open Command Here)
7. Type this command at CMD:
fastboot boot mod_boot.img
8. Now your phone should automatically reboot with root installed and working!