He needed the (stock firmware) to reflash the device via fastboot or SP Flash Tool.
Example correct filename: UL-ASUS_X00PD-WW-15.02.1812.41-user.zip | Situation | Tool needed | |-----------|-------------| | Phone stuck in bootloop, can enter fastboot | Fastboot flash (unzip ROM, flash system/boot/recovery) | | Phone completely dead (no LED, no vibration) | SP Flash Tool (requires scatter file + auth bypass) | | Phone still boots to recovery | ADB sideload the OTA ZIP | asus zenfone max m1 -x00pd- flash file download
A few months ago, a friend brought me his Asus ZenFone Max M1 (model X00PD). He had tried to root it, but ended up with a boot loop — the phone would show the ASUS logo, restart, and repeat. It was soft-bricked. He needed the (stock firmware) to reflash the