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[Zenfone 5 General] Lance23:
Unable to update to (T00F/T00J) software Image: V2.20.40.9 WW

thanks for the response. I am already - and currently on KitKat:WW-2.19.40.18, and i'm stuck on it. i could not update nor downgrade back to WW-1.17.40.16

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finally able to downgrade. i followed this thread since i encountered semi-brick (fastboot still accessible, but shows the USB logo when restarting normally)while attempting to sideload. http://xdaforums.com/android/help/root-zenfone-5bootloader-unlock-recovery-t2896589

so i assume my buildprop is back to normal now?

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yep. that did the trick. updated to WW 2.20.40.13 via OTA. so basically was able to downgrade from KitKat:WW-2.19.40.18 > Jellybean WW 1.18.40.10 > OTA afterwards to WW 2.20.40.13 :good::good::good:
[Zenfone 5 General] iamaniff:
U need download full ROM at official website and put in your storage. Just update it. I'm root and also have same problem updating ota before this.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55895547&postcount=985
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
:good: :good: :good:

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Extract the same files from the update package that you are on

I mean if you are on V2.19.40.18 extract the same files from UL_ASUS_T00FJ_V2.19.40.18_USER.zip n paste in the respective directory n apply correct permissions

More info http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55895547
[Zenfone 5 General] mudinhu:
Needed to do full rom it gave boot loop when changing the files in this procedure, or I did not understand the process :(
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
That's a good one. It especially Google Play servives 5.xx that sucks battery.

With the help of 3C Toolbox I go to the apps permissions and disable everything related to plus, games and wallet.
[Zenfone 5 General] chepoz:
Sooo, not so good kitkat and they will give L update? I'm a bit sceptical on this...
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
The phone came with JB and this is what works best on it. Drivers and HW are developed to match and after the phone sales has peaked there will be not too much effort ... even though they are still making it run on the HW.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
no, I just had to reflash the stock bootloader from 2.19.

I did that yesterday and the OTA was successful.
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
Is the battery Stats good for ZF 6?
[Zenfone 5 General] chepoz:
Yes. They made update until Lollipop is a great news though. For a device as cheap as this. Just updated to the latest kk, and it's a bit better now. No bugs occur since then. Hope next year when L update released, it will be good.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Hey guys, has someone found a way to be able to use FOTA after using the ASUS Bootloader Unlock App?
[Zenfone 5 General] Lance23:
same case here. what i did was downgraded to JB and updated FOTA from there.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Are you still able te receive FOTA after updating?
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
That's in line with mine, and also with other Android phones. The only one achieving less than 1 % sleep draw in 8 h was my Sony, thanks to Stamina mode (which almost nobody likes, but I do).

However I switched today to Ondemand and see what happens over night.
[Zenfone 5 General] Lance23:
yes. if you back read a bit, you will see my post from last night. im on WW 2.20.40.13 now. on my case, the culprit is xposed.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Hello there, can anybody share their copy of an unmodified build.prop from v2.20.40.8 for the ZF5. I edited mine and now I can't update to v2.20.40.13. Thanks in Advance
[Zenfone 5 General] APiterskiy:
May be you can download full FW 2.20.40.13 from Asus site and flash it through "adb sideload". Am I wrong?
[Zenfone 5 General] fcsprovenzano:
Error : Not Enough Space. The update process is aborted.

I'm trying to update my Zenfone 5 to 2.20.40.13 using the complete firmware I get at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.20.40.13-user.zip

When I try to update my phone it gives the error «Not enough space. The update process is aborted». Is there someone having the same problem? I've rooted my phone via ADB.
[Zenfone 5 General] Transjuvenator:
Tips

Hi folks,

On Nov 10th, 2014 I booked on Flipkart and on 11th, it was delivered to me. I must say it is an excellent phone. I have seen a few complaints with regard to 1) battery draining out, 2) slow recharging.

I have noted the following:

1. The date of manufacture is Oct 2014.

2. An update of around 20 mb was pushed once I connected the wifi. I deferred this update after hearing all the news of all sorts of problems after the updates.

3. Today (Nov 12) morning, anyways, I installed the 20 mb update.

4. It again showed another update of 400+ mb size. I guessed that this should be the Kitkat update and decided to take a chance and updated the mobile.

5. Post updation I see that the firmware version is showing: ASUS_T00J_WW_user_2.20.40.13_20141105_1055. I understood that this firmware's date stamp is Nov 5, 2014, which should be the latest one.

I did not test the endurance of the battery, but I have noted the below:

1. I used a new original Samsung charger for Samsung Grand 1. This recharging was extremely quick. Within 10 minutes, the juice increased by 10%. Truely amazed.

2. I tried with a Nokia charger. This charging is slow.

3. I haven't yet used the ASUS charger.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
The output of that charger is more than 1000mAH, the needed amount to properly charge it.

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I've tried that too but it still fails. It says that there is something wrong with the build.prop.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Finally available, not the 2.20.40.8 or 2.20.40.9 but 2.20.40.13 :)
[Zenfone 5 General] deloused inthe comatorium:
Can anyone help me..

Lately I upgrade to kitkat, then I lose my root. I've done restarting my fone many times aftr..

I've re install the Su app but, didn't work.. binaries need to update..

Does anyone have an idea.!? Tia.. :confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
You need to unlock your boot loader and flash Philz and flash SuperSU downloadable zip thru custom recovery. There's a thread here in the same forum and it's made by RajGopi.
[Zenfone 5 General] bukopandan:
same problem..........
[Zenfone 5 General] artick123:
Anyone here using Ipega or Wamo controllers?

I have both, but they stopped working after the 4.4 update. Is there anything I can do to make it work again (besides getting back to 4.3)
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
Bro try moving build.prop from original directory to external sd and try sideloading

No build.prop no error i guess(i remember doing this on some update but i dont remember it succeed or not)

I wish i can help but i gifted my zenfone 5 n am using xiaomi redmi 1s but i have backup of V2.18.40.6 n i can provide build.prop from that package

Backup the present build.prop n try pasting these props of V2.19.40.6 n it may help

Somethimg is better than nothing right??
[Zenfone 5 General] Pedromja:
Hi everybody. Runing a ZF5 rooted phone and i'm trap on this software update. Can go back or forward..

I'm facing some problems going from manual updates UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.20.40.8-user.zip to next package 40.9 (20mb package). I tried to sideload and i face this error: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/feedback.apk" (....) return code 8E:Error in /data/media/0/UL-ASus_TooF-ww-2.20.40.9-user.zip (status8) E:fota_return_code 403(... )Installation failed with status 1.

My questions inside the question:

-When i go to adb menu the title bar displays this: Android System recovery <3e> Asus_T00F _WW_user_2.19.40.5-20140923 release-keys ??? It was suposed to display ASus_TooF-ww-2.20.40.8-user.zip right? Since i try to go from 40.8 to 40.9.

-Should i somehow try to recover/paste a clean feedback.apk (which i dont have)?

- Do i need a new bild.prop? (after adb reset/flash) i always get a persistent app betterbatterystats that shouldnt be there after clean reset.

- i went back and forward on software lots of time from JB to KK and back via adbsideload and now i cant go anywere. Help me out guys with some hints.

I'm confused and i've tried lots of ideas but i cant go forward..
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
OTA Updates without error - sorry for late update

This is my 1st successful OTA update (Version V2.20.40.13 WW) without need to restore factory setting :p

Prerequisite:

1. Remove all Patches - if u've previously done "Patch to Android" via Lucky Patcher.

2. On Xposed Installer - Untick/unselect all module & restart phone, then Uninstall Framework & again let it restart phone (No need to uninstall Xposed Installer itself)

Method: Reflash WW-2.19.40.18 full fw & apply OTA

Guide:

Reflashing full FW will remove root & busybox thus will allow OTA update without hassle.

Once completed, re-root via this method or any method that u know will work.

In SuperSU, enable PRO & activate Survival mode (just do it even it's no guarantee)

Do not install busybox before apply OTA.

Applying OTA will not remove root (not like flashing full FW)
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
PSA: The full 2.20.40.13 ROM is now on the Asus support website.

Just remember that if you reinstall the whole ROM, you'll lose root. As opposed to installing OTA, where root gets retained.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
My Zenfone 5 runs 71 % in deep sleep. For CPU-on times almost 99 % is 800 Mhz. I switched to Ondemand which lowers the deep sleep consumption from 4 - 5 % to 2 % / 8 h. Also, all cores are throttled to 1.6 Ghz (from 2 Ghz). It may be the later is not doing too much, as full throttle usage is low %age. As I'm writing this I registered 19 h on-time, with more than 4 h screen-on, and 20 % Battery left. A good improvement from my initial 9 - 12 h usage times.

This phone is a battery Frankenstein, but pretty performant at this price point. Increasing the thickness by 2 mm would have allowed using a battery with abt 25 - 30 % more capacity. That is what I had done if I where Asus for a Zenfone 5 update, not using the same lame chipset as all the others, and in conjunction with single sim slot.

Another option would have been to construct a kind of matching to the body clamp-on back-cover with integrated battery attaching to the USB port, for increased capacity. Another low cost option would have been a cheap charger dock, for free in the package.

In conclusion, in factory condition the Zenfone's battery endurance is just enough to be carried from one charger to the next one. But with a little bit loving care Asus could have had a real winner.
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Can you give the direct link? It's a no show in my pc.(still 2.20.40.9 CN)
[Zenfone 5 General] BlaxPan:
New Zenfone 5

Hi guys.

I bought a new zenfone 5 from the internet.I received it yesterday and i was trying to update it to the last version but i wasn't able to succeed.Currently after factory reset the version running is ASUS_T00F_WW_user_1.98.40.9.Is someone able to give me some hints on how to update my phone to the latest version?Thanks in advance!
[Zenfone 5 General] Aulia Anwar:
How can you get deepsleep?

i had tried many ways, but still can not deepsleep..

um, perhaps you can share the tutorials/tips for me (us)..
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Install Wakelock Detektor, charge the phone, and then run it lower than 50 % battery. Look at the Awake %. Post a screen shot of that screen, too.
[Zenfone 5 General] AzureV:
As I know, the firmware update may not necessarily update the recovery image too. If you want to make sure your recovery is of the same version, you can flash the appropriate recovery.img using fastboot. Look up the thread about this, created by "fastbone". I tried his method to switch and upgrade my firmware from CUCC 1.13 version to WW 1.18 version.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
By now you may now that you have to give yes or no to these permission, and also tick "don't ask me again" if you don't want to be asked again

This should be standard for ALL phones, not only for the Chinese.
[Zenfone 5 General] rohit-orange:
Asus Hindi keyboard

Attached is the reply from ASUS to the hinglish keyboard request.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Can someone please share the KK messenger apk and messenger odex with me?
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Battery lasting

... in brief

I am running 4.3 rooted, and several apps removed. OS is the CN version and most likely it will stay that way. I am actually quite happy that I got rid of that flying junk dropped by the spaceship Googleprise. My main tool is 3C Toolbox.

Attached are some screen shots for battery and related. I got 24 h life (with few % left). Screen time is 5 h at 50% brightness setting (position on the brightness slider). CPU is throttled to 1600 Mhz. Ondemand has powersave_bias set 95 (from 0).
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Wich SKU do you want? I only have 2.20.40.13 WW : http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.20.40.13-user.zip
[Zenfone 5 General] Transjuvenator:
Too good

I'd rather not root or install custom roms on it. The phone is too good for that, except the battery. Also Lollipop is due in April 2015. So I will prefer to keep the ZF5 untouched for a smooth upgradation.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
And you only marry a virgin, right? :o

You can mess around whatever you desire. If the result is no good, just re-flash the firmware and you will get a factory fresh smelling phoney.
[Zenfone 5 General] Transjuvenator:
Screen glass protection

I have heard a lot of complaints that the screen is susceptible to damage even with minimal shocks. What are you friends doing to keep the screen safe from breaking? Please share your thoughts.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Odexed ROMs run more memory efficient and stabile, bcs. the odex file has certain app data pre-processed and ready present. If you open an odex file you will even see a little people running around carrying pieces of the app, which they constantly offer to their great god Dalvik.
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
Anyone else experiencing force close on the music app? Fc happens when you select a music to play. Is xposed framework the culprit?
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
Hi,

Actually you re wrong.

This crappy stock permission manager application is preinstalled on CUCC firmware, not on WW firmware (I don't know for the other versions).

And "don't ask me again" ticking doesn't have any effect, the permission manager continues to ask again and again each time an application tries to access to contact for example.

it is just insane...for instance, on an email application, when you type the contact name, the permission manager asks permission to access to contact list each time you type a letter... Crazy...

For my part, I wasn't able to identify the permission manager app, so cannot deactivated it.

the only solution was to move to WW firmware, which, moreover, by default includes play store. which is a pretty simple operation.

rgds.

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Sorry, I don't use stock music app (I use player pro, which is better).

But if you ask yourself if xposed is the culprit, just test by deactivating xposed ?

But IMO, xposed may not bring side effects regarding the music app...

rgds.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
You can try using the feedback app and include a link to the controller's website and model. Other than that, there's nothing I could think of
[Zenfone 5 General] Kid Zen5:
I Need Mod SystemUI + Frame for Zenfone 5 Kitkat Thank ! :)
[Zenfone 5 General] artick123:
Oh well, I think that's the only option left then.

But thanks for the reply!:)
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Does this didn't work for u? I know it's JB not KK.. just asking :)

for KK messenger apk+odex u can just extract from KK latest full FW posted here
[Zenfone 5 General] uttille:
ASUS ZENFONE 5 backup

Hi,

someone would know give me me some info about partition layout (scatter file, PIT file,or recovery.fstab from recovery ramdisk) for ASUS ZENFONE 5 (A500G-T00F)?

I need to find a patch for online Android backup...

Or someone know how to backup all the phone, before downgrade and upgrade the phone?

Thank you!
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Nasty Asus

IMHO Asus just keep hold their latest ver of apps not to be included from every latest FW released, so that each of their apps will keep receives high # downloads in Play store :p

I believe more than 70% out there doesn't root their Asus's device.. & maybe don't even bother to play with TB.
[Zenfone 5 General] Pedromja:
I manage to fix my problem. ;)

Originally Posted by Pedromja

Hi everybody. Runing a ZF5 rooted phone and i'm trap on this software update. Cant go back or forward..

I'm facing some problems going from manual updates UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.20.40.8-user.zip to next package 40.9 (20mb package). I tried to sideload and i face this error: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/feedback.apk" (....) return code 8E:Error in /data/media/0/UL-ASus_TooF-ww-2.20.40.9-user.zip (status8) E:fota_return_code 403(... )Installation failed with status 1.

My questions inside the question:

-When i go to adb menu the title bar displays this: Android System recovery <3e> Asus_T00F _WW_user_2.19.40.5-20140923 release-keys ??? It was suposed to display ASus_TooF-ww-2.20.40.8-user.zip right? Since i try to go from 40.8 to 40.9.

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My solution to it

I was unable to go back or forward but then the full & oficial firmware came out and i downloaded the file from Asus Website from the phone itself then made a copy to root of internal memory card and updated software with sucess and without loosing root.

Then i've made a mistake.. I've tried to make it a clena install and decided to fo into android recovery to format data/cache and then i've lost my root for good. Tried to restart several times but that still didn't help out.

To get my root back i like to make it on JB were i can use Rootzenfone-1.4.6.APK and make root from the phone itself ;)

After that i went to adb and went back in the oldday's JB The files i've had with .img and zip in the same versions were ww-1.17.40.16

It was not easy going on adb from KK to JB

1.17 get in via adb sideload but then phone restarted and was stuck thinking and displaying ASUS letters for more than 15 minutes, after trying some ideas i went back to sideload and make format data and clear cache and then i got my first run on 1.17.40.16.

After stable 1.17.40.16..copy in sequence to root folder the next full software 1.18.40.9 and 1.18.40.10 last JB and last one you can use Rootzenfone.

I've installed apk and when i had the new update ready on root 2.20.40.9 and the prompt from the status bar telling me to update i've run the apk file and just asked to root my phone but without restarting from the app itself. After that just say yes to update and your phone wakes up with root and last software version.

Thank AzureV for your reply to my answer once more!!
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
Yeah xposed isn't the problem.
[Zenfone 5 General] saifulmuhajir:
So, no way to root the updated ZF5?

I guess I came too late.
[Zenfone 5 General] Bangnop:
go here bro http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2896589
[Zenfone 5 General] uttille:
Sorry,

Your answer was for me?
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
the one click method (for kitkat) still works on last firmware (I did it yesterday after installing last ZF5 firmware)

use google translate for translate this webpage:

http://23pin.logdown.com/posts/236251-zenfone-simple-root-program-for-rooting-zenfone-5-6-kitkat

The big advantage, beyond the fact that all process is automated, is that after the rooting step, the application will relock the phone, then you'll still be able to upgrade FOTA.

rgds

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I use titanium backup pro for that and it works like a charm.

Just a thing to keep in mind :

On JB, the titanium backup folder is on the external microSD.

but on kitkat, the android system cannot write anything directly ont the external microSD.

then after moving to kitkat firmware, you have to copy the titanium folder to the internal memory.

Or install an app (or xposed module) that bring full microSD access to kit kat (ther is a lot on the store, just search with keywords sd+kitkat), and then set the titanium folder path on titanium settings to external microSD.
[Zenfone 5 General] uttille:
Dear zen_green,

can titanium backup pro save all the ROM so, if I should have problems and risk to brick my phone, i could restore my zenfone like as before flash)?

It save also system, root, boot, etc like a online nandroid backup?

Merci beaucoup!!!

my phone is rooted, it works the same?
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
For that you'll need to install a custom recovery. Search this these for TWRP or CWM.

Or look on 23pin.logdown.com
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
no, unfirtunately it can't. titanium only save apps, data, and few system configuration.

I think there is no way to make nandroid backup with zenfone.

i did try to install custom recovery (philz, cmw), but none of them allow to perform nandroid backup.

However, the risk of bricking the phone by upgrading the firmware is very low, considering the firmware and the update procedure come from ASUS itself. if you follow one of the 2 methods (FOTA or sideload), everything should be OK.

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did you be able to make nandroid backup on zenfone 5 with a custome recovery ? I tried several time, every time is failed.

rgds.
[Zenfone 5 General] uttille:
really i have a problem:

i've been buyed from China an zenfone 5 z2580 2gb/16gb and before to install a new firmware i've seen my SKU in a build number section and was it: ASUS _T00F_WW_user_ 1.98.40.9_20190827!

then, with droidboot, I discovered that this was a A500_CUCC!!!probably they flashed a phone (the phone was already rooted and lso with SupeSU app!!!) to make a false WW SKU.

So now i have a prob lem to convert an CUCC SKU in a WW, and i finded only a tutorial for CN/TW to WW...
[Zenfone 5 General] bashsad:
Follow these steps to flash the proper firmware:

Download the first available WW firmware from Asus site (it's 1.14.something).

Rename the file to anything above your current version, for example UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.99.40.16-user.zip

Put that zip file to your phone root via USB.

When you unplug the USB, you'll be asked to update, do that.

Now you can upgrade to any other firmware the normal way (no need to rename the files anymore)

At least that worked for me, now I have the latest KitKat and everything is working fine :)

These are the firmwares I used:

UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.14.40.16-user.zip (renamed to UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.99.40.16-user.zip)

UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.18.40.10-user.zip for last JB

UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.20.40.13-user.zip to upgrade to KitKat

Note: you will probably lose root in the process, I didn't care to keep it so maybe someone else can tell you how to keep it.
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
Good news to every zenfone owner. Looks like we'll be stuck at kitkat 4.4.2 for the meantime. Asus will skip 4.4.3 and 4 and go directly to lollipop. Just hope that we will have it earlier than the eta april 2015! :D
[Zenfone 5 General] adil uddin:
No Signal After Update to 2.20.40.13

Guys my friend has Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (T00J), after updating to the latest firmware version WW_2.20.40.13 he has lost his signal on both the SIMs however the IMEIs are still there. What is the solution for this?

He's non-rooted bought the phone just 2 weeks ago yesterday updated via OTA since then the problem persists.
[Zenfone 5 General] wseptiono:
hello guys. i'm planning to install TWRP recovery. but i still doubt.

how can i back to stock recovery from TWRP recovery? pls help