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[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
No I dint install xposed at all

See this post & screenshots posted in that post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54526998&postcount=5

I posted for options in SuperSU without which the OTA updates will fail.
[Zenfone 5 General] FujinZ:
Remove Apps = can't call

for anyone remove asus bloatware with Titanium backups (or similar) be careful, maybe u'll not able to call or text message,dialogbox "connection problem or invalid mmi code" will appears , i tried on z6 and z5 , Best way is disable apps

p/s : temp solution : force using GSM mode only , detail how to do it are on zenfoneblog

Sorry for my bad english :laugh:
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
Restore those apps & then just freeze it using Titanium then slowly 1 by 1 remove apps & test you will get to know which app is creating that problem.
[Zenfone 5 General] FujinZ:
problem is it's must restart to take effect , so it kinda pain to remove apps then restart 1 by 1 :o , but i'll try and give u guys info
[Zenfone 5 General] CroWarrior:
I hope I am in the right thread.

I have a problem with my ASUS ZenFone 5. The phone worked perfectly before I tried to use it with my car charger, which I have used with other smartphones I owned. When I connected it, all of a sudden it turned itself off, and I had to power it back on. When it did power back on, I noticed that status LED that usually indicates that the phone is charging is on, even though the phone was not charging. When android booted, it also said the phone was charging. The phone works normally, except the battery drains little faster. USB connection works normally.

A Hard-Reset did not help. I already contacted ASUS Helpdesk, and they suggested sending the device back for assessment. I'm in need of my phone so that is not a great option.

If you have any advice, I would be very thankful to you. The problem is that the battery is not easily accessible, but i saw this:

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/04/asus-zenfone-5-disassemble-asus-quality.html

So I am giving it some thoughts.
[Zenfone 5 General] mprithwish:
I too have faced problems with chargers from other brands. Once my z5 got very hot while charging with a regular sony charger but the battery percentage did not increase. I have stuck with the box charger ever since, even though the cable is too short.
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
I use the original chager but changed the cable for a longer one with no problem at all.
[Zenfone 5 General] alldine345:
finally working deodex method for zenfone 5 TOOF series. you can check it here : https://www.tinhte.vn/threads/zenfone-5-mod-mod-chut-choi-nhe.2325092/

use chrome or google translate. it's working on my device
[Zenfone 5 General] FujinZ:
i wonder if i limit zenfone's CPU would it reduce battery consumption ? :D

and could it damage phone's cpu ?
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
To be honest, I dont think you can call some of the apps atleast Bloatware in case of Asus . I tried third party apps and then came back using to Asus own apps coz those were better :)

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You must be aware that opening the device will definitely void your warranty ( Of course , excellent thread you posted ) . If a factory reset did not help, under the circumstances, I think the best option would be to, while you are still in warranty, to send the device for repair ! Surely you can get a secondary cheap phone for the few days !!
[Zenfone 5 General] dausjct24:
kernel0909.zip

Hi,

Asus has release kernel source (kernel0909.zip) what it is actually?

Can we update the kernel source & how?

Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
Kernel source is for the developers to make custom kernel & custom rom development, we normal users don't need to do anything with it, asus kernel is already installed on your phone so no need to update either ;)
[Zenfone 5 General] dausjct24:
Thanks for the explaination... Really help me...
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
Developer options

Developer Options menu is hidde. to locate it, go to settings > about hone> ta your build number exactly 7 times.:D you should then see toast notifications like you are now a develoer!.
[Zenfone 5 General] CroWarrior:
Yes, I am aware of that. But the problem is that I bought it from UK (mobicity), and I do not live in UK, and the whole process (even with short repair time) would take about a month, and that is just a lot of time.

I've read that some resolved their similar problem by disconnecting the battery from the phone for about 10 minutes, and then plugging it in (still without battery), unplugging and connecting the battery back to the phone.
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
If you think thats worth the risk and if you dont get any better options, you could go ahead. Also have you tried taking it to any local mobile phone repair shop. surely they could do it ?? I will keep my fingers crossed for you !
[Zenfone 5 General] CroWarrior:
I am going to research a little bit more, if I find nothing else i will try that. And thank you. :)
[Zenfone 5 General] GokouRuri:
Zenfone 5 Wi-Fi

Hi guys, i know that some of you that own the Zenfone 5 have my same Wi-Fi issue, it keeps disconnecting randomly, i'm here to get an advice from you experts, do you think Asus will ever fix it with a firmware update? i just bought it and used for 3 days, i'm wondering to returning it to Amazon for getting a Moto G, what you think should i do? thank you in advance
[Zenfone 5 General] FujinZ:
firmware version ?:confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] joinx:
hi guys

my zenfone 6 is cn unit but already in ww firmware 1.14

i tried to upgrade to 1.18 ww version always failed

i'll try unroot first and then copy the firmware to internal, icon triangle is show on my phone and then i flashed but failed

fyi my droidboot is already ww not cn

what should i do ?

i'll realy need help dude
[Zenfone 5 General] itraceyou:
Try this ...

When you are connected with Wifi, please use only 2G for mobile network. It sound weired but it work to me and others.

How to use 2G network .... go to setting / more / mobile network / network mode / and tick "use only 2G network

or you donwload some widget available in Play Store which can shortcut you to the network setting.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Have no idea.. currently using TWRP coz CWM on z5 failed to find sdcard.. TWRP also failed to install .zip, only use it to backup/retore.

Have anyone done unlock bootloader?
[Zenfone 5 General] GokouRuri:
Latest one, Version V1.18.40.9(WW) and i tried almost everything, wiped the cache, reset to factory settings, nothing worked it just keeps disconnecting =(

I don't have that kind of operator and it's not connected to data , since i didn't yet have the chance to insert my Sim card cause i have to change the format size of the one i own. I really love this phone that's what it hurts me the most, for thinking to sending it back for a Moto G or something like that...

I tried to do as you said but even if i select Data Enable , and Data Roaming , "use only 2g newtworks" it stays grayed out, i know probably it's cause i don't have a Sim Card inserted (read above), but i heard that some people were experiencing a wifi issue that it was disconnnecting them while the sim card was inserted to the phone.

Thank you for the replies guys , much appreciated.

UPDATE edit. Ok i don't know if it's a good news, but i did a test, i connected my zenfone 5 wifi through tethering with another phone using its Data connection ( 3g ) and it was working flawlessly never got a disconnection for like 10 minutes of using google store, reddit news, browser etc...so could be a compatibility problem with my router or it doesn't matter?
[Zenfone 5 General] itraceyou:
Yep i agree also about a compatibility issue of zenfone is not very good with wifi/router. My router is Asus and never have any problem but with another router for example TP Link always cause problem (setting are all the same of both routers)
[Zenfone 5 General] denwo:
ASUS Zenfone 5 LTE

Hi guys,

I spent 3 hours trying to root my phone, my first android phone being the Asus Zenfone 5 LTE (still using iphone though :laugh:) anyway here is the rooting file for LTE version

Same rules apply, install wait 5 seconds, dont touch anything accept power button, restart, boom rooted wish i found the latest version sooner instead of using older ones woops, since im still a noob here, i cant post the link ugh "RootZenFone-1.4.5r.apk" thats the version though
[Zenfone 5 General] GokouRuri:
you think it will ever be fixed or should i return the phone?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Did you try to turn on airplane mode?
[Zenfone 5 General] GokouRuri:
i just tried now after your suggestion, after like the 4th site i open while browsing it disconnect..thank you for the suggestion tho; i'm sad now. i searched no stop for days about a fix but couldn't find one, i tried almost everything , also changed some router settings, tried static ip nothing fixed it; i'm losing the hope that i can't do anything to fix it cause Asus i guess should be the one to fix it, not me..
[Zenfone 5 General] iagodev:
Asus Zenfone 6 bricked

Hi, by a mistake, i flash the boot.img and fastboot.img archives of the Zenfone 5 in my Zenfone 6, after this the smartphone rules, except Camera, folder explorer and a process media error on system starts.

Because of this, i tried to paste System Zenfone 6 firmware folder overwriting the current folder. Result: My phone is bricked only show a splashscreen loop, no recovery no droidboot.

Some solution? Please i`m desperate.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
The baseband overloads when you use WiFi and the second SIM card in tandem.

If you keep the phone on single SIM mode with only SIM1 active while using WiFi, you'll be fine.

If you use the second SIM while using WiFi, you'll get WiFi crashes.

This is a well known bug, and Asus has tried to quash it, but while the situation has improved over successive firmware updates, it's still present.

I've even gotten Flipkart to replace my unit once, but the bug was still present.

This is why my Zenfone 5 is only used in single SIM mode now :(

You have overwritten the bootloader?

If you can't access Droidboot, your best bet is a service center, because we don't have signed system images from Asus.

Hola, fellow Sensation user! :)

An update is imminent, I think.

KitKat, perhaps? :D
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
You guys having this issue, you sure it's not a product flaw?

Because most of us didnt have this problem. In fact, my house and office use a tp link ap and it is fine.

Maybe you can claim that to asus
[Zenfone 5 General] FujinZ:
Remove Apps

Here the list of apps u guys can remove with Titannium backup :

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x6tKrKTKeUObGX6YiIGti3lI1qQfC9TiVHEViDJHk2o/edit#gid=0

p/s : my english are not good
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
I have talked to the dev who made the root exploits.

He says this is a well known issue at Asus, but they haven't been able to resolve it.
[Zenfone 5 General] iagodev:
No, i can`t enter in fastboot, only in a mode that shows the USB symbol and a full progress bar. My only solution is the manufacturer flash tool, i sent a email to the store, i know that warranty dont cover this but perhaps they can bring the phone to Asus for flash them.
[Zenfone 5 General] hristcroixqwerty:
Try this mate:

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/09/asus-flashtool-installer-for-zenfone.html
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
He'll still need a RAW file, and none of us have that :/
[Zenfone 5 General] iagodev:
the aliitor

I had seen this post, but i didn´t have the Raw file.
[Zenfone 5 General] zenfoneblog:
i have raw file for a600cg cn 1.17

contact me/email me from my blog if you want the link :o
[Zenfone 5 General] aaaaaaziskurnia:
I FOUND SOMETHING INTERISTING! It can be used for building rom may be? I don't know but devs can do this things.

https :// github.com / gpdroid

It's a geeksphone revolution configs and patch for building cm11. I'm looking for thr specs and it have near same specs with our zenfone 5. It would work I think, but dev must look for the code that not refer to zenfone 5.

I hope there are many awesome dev for zenfone 5.

Sorry for bad english and the spaced link, because I use new account, I'm Indonesian
[Zenfone 5 General] DaveNavy:
Don't know where to share this so please don't get mad!!!

Just wanted to share the link I found to the Asus Zenfone 6 it has all the firmwares, USB Drivers, boot loader unlocker, source code and manuals for download, hope it will be of good use to someone http://www.asus.com/us/supportonly/ASUS_ZenFone_6/HelpDesk_Download/
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Thanks bro, appreciate that. Btw OP already post that including other "goodies" at the 1st page of this thread :good: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54653020&postcount=1 ..keep an eye on it for news/info update

Ok, this might be a bit off-topic but might still usefull to guys with zenfone4/5/6 like me who like to play-around on changing zenfone UI using Xposed framework modules out there (so many white interface background that might consumes more battery.. maybe..)

In searching a solution for this issue http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55313609&postcount=466 .. i've found this https://www.tinhte.vn/threads/zenfone-5-mod-mod-chut-choi-nhe.2325092/ (it's in Vietnamese). Google translate but still difficult to understand. Appreciate if someone would help on this.. (perhaps proper English translation) :D
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
Zenfone 5 + Xiaomi Piston Headphones

Anyone got the volume control working? no matter which one I press they all do the same (play, pause) and trigger keycode 79.
[Zenfone 5 General] visixdj:
kitkat update

hi,anybody knows when kitkat for zenfone 5 will be released?
[Zenfone 5 General] hristcroixqwerty:
Even translated still hard to understand...
[Zenfone 5 General] alldine345:
it's basically show method how to deodex and mod your systemUI.apk i've shared it on previous page. you only need to deodex your rom and download modified systemUI or mod by yourself following their tutorial.
[Zenfone 5 General] ciciu:
HI

I have a problem with asus zenfone 5 t00f.

Every time I open an app like whatspp a popup appear with the following message: "Read Contacts - Whatsapp tries to read Contacts."

and it open also if I flag "do not show next time" and "allow"

How can I disable this popoup?

thanks in advance
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
Share:)

Hi..i just want to share this information. On facebook, we Zenfone users in the Philippines have our own dedicated group..and yes, we all know the battery problem with Zenfones. Luckily, one of my fellow members there spotted a useful post from an Indian group of Zenfone users on how to solve the erratic and random/rapid battery drain. i haven't tried this method yet but some of my fellow filipinos have tried it and confirmed to work. here are the screenshots to that post.

sorry for this long post. :D
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
Point to be noted is that this cache wipe method will ONLY improve STANDBY battery drain not the usual usage drain.
[Zenfone 5 General] shura11:
Hi,

I have a Zenfone 5 T00J WW 1.13.40.8_20140516 and I want to update it to its last firmware

I was told that I need to update to 1.14 first so I searched for the update and found a package with the upgrade to 1.14 on internet so I downloaded it and moved it to my phone but it wasn't detected by it.

So I renamed the package in the shape of the new firmwares (That way : UL-ASUS_T00J-WW-1.14.40.50-user.zip) and then it was detected.

However, when I do the update, I get that error :

assert failed: apply_patch_check("blablabla")

return code 8E:Error in /PathToPackage

(Status 8)

E: fota_return_code 403

E: Install of /PathToPackage failed with status 1

Installation aborted.

Installation failed with status 1

Cannot load volume /misc!

Any help ?

Thanks in advance !!
[Zenfone 5 General] blue_algae:
I'm trying this out and will report later. I initially thought it was due to GPS. By the way, have you encountered this: http://xdaforums.com/android/help/hangouts-crash-calling-via-gv-t2873783

Update: this works! Also, there's no need to wait for the battery percentage given below. Actually, it is better for the battery to have more charge because the wiping process would take like 10 or so minutes.
[Zenfone 5 General] dilz8u:
WIFI Problems!

I am having crazy wifi problems after I decided to update to version 1.18. My phone was just recently delivered with version 1.12 which is V030 I think on asus website. The wifi was fine everything was fine except that battery wasn't all that good but nothing major, i stupidly decided that I'd like to update so I manually updated to version 1.18. Since then I have been having constant wifi problems, it seems to switch on and off every 10seconds its maddening. I tried all the fixes on the internet, trust me I TRIED EVERYTHING, I cba typing up the list of stuff i changed and modified etc. I even changed setting on my router and reset my router, still nothing seemed to work. I don't want to change router as I can't afford it at the moment and version 1.12 worked fine with my router so its a software problem in the latest firmware.

I decided to downgrade to version 1.12, first i put the update file in and renamed it to trick the phone but while updating there is an error, I then tried to use adb sideload and I got the same error. Is there anyway to downgrade from 1.18 to 1.12?

I can't exactly remember the error but its something about the 1.12 version file and something got to do with FOTA.
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
Nope. It also improved usage drain. Coz many people in my group already tried that method.:)
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Dude, NEVER quote the whole OP

besides, your question has nothing to do with that, just ask it straight away.

Btw, i noticed that charging time in my phone nave become longer now. Even though draining was quite normal. Perhaps it has somehing to do with the cache mentioned above? Not really sure, but will try wiping as well.
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
Many of my fellow group members saw improvement in battery lif in terms of standby and usage. On a standby someone had 100% still after 21 minutes unlike the usual that percentage drops almost 1% per minute.

In terms of usage, the same guy reported that when playing clash of clans (for an hour i think), battery drops 30% down and after the cache wipe method, it was reduced to 20. And 1 hour of music while screen was off only dropped 1%..AFAIR. :)
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Tasker

Hello

Greetings ! I have been trying hands at Tasker for quite a few weeks trying to develop two tweaks for Zenfone 5 . But more I have tried, more I have got stuck. I will explain the tweaks and could anybody tell me how to do it ? What profiles to take etc ?

1) Launching reading mode automatically when using app Pocket ( Pocket is an app to save articles and read it later. Being a merchant mariner , this is one of the most required app that I use on a daily basis )

2) All the missed calls should go automatically to Do it later app

I have poured over numerous examples but cant get access to reading mode or do it later app !!

Can anybody help
[Zenfone 5 General] ciciu:
Hi,

I bought an Asus Zenfone 5, I got some trouble ("Read Contacts - Whatsapp tries to read Contacts."

So I would like to change fw.

My build nr. is : asus_t00f_ww_user_9.17.40.16_20190811_0963

I tried to change firmware using adb, I downloaded "UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.18.40.9-user.zip" but it failed to upgrade.

Could someone tell me how to change fw ?
[Zenfone 5 General] madluck:
Accidental Update Zenfone

Hello guys. I hope someone could guide me, I just bought Asus zenfone 5 two days ago, but my brother accidentally did an OTA update when he used my phone.

Please someone tell me if you know what's the system firmware out of the box. I haven't had the chance to look into it when I bought the phone.

It now says "WW_User_1.18" is it good or bad?

It really bothers me that my phone accidentally upgraded to the latest firmware without going through the other updates. Question is can I downgrade and install the updates one by one up to the latest? How should I do it?

Thank you guys.
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
No need to panic it must have been shipped with 1.15 & now its on 1.18 which include the in between updates so be happy & enjoy your zenfone. :highfive:

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Unless these are listed as individual app or services you can do that with Tasker, hope asus make these services accessible to tasker in kitkat.
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
That is not true I am part of that group too Please understand the following.

1. Those who have erratic battery drain ONLY (1.18) those people will see most improvement.

2. This problem is faced by those who installed last 4-5 updates, those who came from 1.15 directly to 1.17 wont have this issue

1.18 created this issue to being with.

3. It improves standby time dramatically. To test this leave the phone ideal for whole night after 100%recharge you will see it hardly consumes battery 5-6 % in 8 hrs.

4. Now lets use the phone in daytime for 5.30 hrs continuously without switching off the screen at all, you will see that actual battery drain is still the same you will only get 5 hrs of screen time which you were getting earlier too.

If this has improved actual battery drain then you should get 6-7 hrs of screen time. DO NOT PLUG THE CHARGER since 100% charge until it reaches 5% report back the screen time with battery usage graph both taken at 5% you will know the truth.

Wipe cache partition if is indeed a magic then it should be working the same magic on other brands phone too but it will not do that. The issue of erratic battery drain happened since 1.18 update messed up something.

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I did wipe cache only once that too on 98% I didn't follow this method exactly at all, I wanted to do wipe cache for a very different reason but clearing the cache has indeed improved stand by time.

Wiping cache at any % doesn't matter or I should say there is no verifiable reason to show that it matters.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/droid-razr/343560-what-exactly-wipe-cache-partition.html

Here are the current screenshots from my zenfone 6 as on today see I am on 83% after approx 12 hrs on standby (minimal usgae) but if you see screentime its only 40 mins which means I haven't used the phone much. If I use it for 1 hr gaming it will drain and total screentime I will get is still 6.30 hrs as I was getting earlier too.

screentime
[Zenfone 5 General] blue_algae:
+1

On mine, it's only the standby time that was improved. I could be wrong though since we are not on a control environment and I don't know what is running on other people's Zenfone. But wiping the cache could help all applications installed on the phone that are having problems with it's cache and hence other people may have seen improvements regardless if it's standby or actual usage time. But in mine, it only improved standby consumption.

PS: I'm not using Asus's Power Management app. That's turned off in my phone.

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Has anybody heard about Kit Kat update? All I heard was that it's coming mid September. We are on the 3rd week already and L is just around the corner and we are still stuck in 2012-2013 version. Any news?
[Zenfone 5 General] iZZ Wady:
Tell me why??
[Zenfone 5 General] hristcroixqwerty:
Boost Ram not working..

Hello,

Recently I noticed my Boost Ram located in notifications is not working anymore, I mean when I pressed it, nothing happens. Any ideas how to fix? Is this an App? I want to clear the cache/data but I don't know which asus apps to clear.