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How to Fix Bootloop — Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
How to Fix Bootloop — Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
The Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is a 2018 Android 8 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) with 2GB | 3GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.5", IPS LCD, 720.0x1440.0 display and is available in Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red.
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is equipped with a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 150 g.
A bootloop on the Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL occurs when the device repeatedly restarts without fully loading Android. This is commonly caused by a failed software update, corrupted system files, or an incompatible app. Most bootloops can be resolved without losing data by clearing the cache partition first before attempting a factory reset.
Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.
On your Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds
If still looping: enter Recovery Mode
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot
If still looping: return to Recovery
Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)
Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware
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