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[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
OTA update failed

Like many other users here, I got OTA update failed. I had xposed on which I removed before applying update. I did have root but since root survival mode was on , I did not unroot.

So if anybody is planning to update, I suggest unrooting it !. Now the last time i got droid boot error, I noticed that, no matter how much ever time you do OTA, it usually fails. Now the next best thing would be to wait for firmware update on Asus website and then flash the firmware.

Also another question is that, while doing OTA update, does the firmware file get saved to Cache folder ? If so , cant somebody extract it and upload somewhere so that others could download it. I tried to do that but could not locate the firmware file anywhere !!!

Also can somebody confirm the status of root ? I prefer root over Kitkat that if root is not available, I will probably hold back on update until i get it !

Good luck updating !
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
how can i update with my PC?

Previously i had sony xperia , i used FlashTool and a " *.ftf ROM " and update my phone

how can i update my zenfone 5 ?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Download the ROM on Asus website, extract the zip from the zip, place it at the root of your internal storage, unplug your ZenFone, and do the update :)
[Zenfone 5 General] blackviory:
please, remove this post

sorry
[Zenfone 5 General] ahhl:
root fail after flashing full upgrade to 4.4.2

i factory reset

still canot root.

any method to manual root ?
[Zenfone 5 General] hello8985:
i got this error after performing the OTA update.

any one can help?
[Zenfone 5 General] ahhl:
if you have remove all the bloatware, reinstall back. if you have freeze it, unfreeze it. and try again. hopefully it works

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kernel update for zenfone 6

http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS+ZenFone+6&p=39&s=1
[Zenfone 5 General] Fish_with_feet:
just a quick question for those who upgraded to kitkat. Is it true that you can save, transfer file in SD? zen5 owners in Phil are claiming that the asus zen5 kitkat update have no sd restriction. Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] hello8985:
anyone have the kindle.apk?

tried to install from the store and my kitkat update still failed... i have uninstalled this kindle .apk previously.
[Zenfone 5 General] cifoel:
I have the same problem as you, been trying for hours for solution :confused:

freezed or removed bloatware is not the issue, trust me. I still got those bloatware, don't waste ur time install it back.
[Zenfone 5 General] kamaloo:
KindleStub.apk

Here you go, paste it to /system/app/ (root needed)
[Zenfone 5 General] devilucifer85:
New release v.2.19.40.6ww released. İ am downloading
[Zenfone 5 General] luis0925:
Do you have xposed framework or lucky patcher installed? Try uninstalling those then unroot after.
[Zenfone 5 General] reinjoy:
just now:

i updated my rooted Z5 WW(thru 1.4.4r) to the latest JB firmware and got unrooted AUTOMATICALLY..

then i kept on tapping "check system update" until i got 4.4.2 KK WW OTA update!!!

whoah! downloaded rootz5 v1.4.6r now for rerooting..

thanks ASUS!

will observe further..

-salute!
[Zenfone 5 General] reinjoy:
-report:

-i failed to root my Z5 WW 4.4.2 thru 1.4.6r..

-when i press "ok i know,please root"

-it says "hacking" then "failed"...

-anyone has a rooting tool for KK??

-salute!
[Zenfone 5 General] Fakhrul12:
they already had released the kitkat, only for TW version for now. wait few more days till they release for WW version. not long now. then wait few more months for Android L update to roll in. cheers.
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
WW version is already released last nite by asus

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/10...-zenfone4-zenfone5-zenfone6.html?spref=fb&m=1
[Zenfone 5 General] aperture:
is there a way we can force to enable ART?
[Zenfone 5 General] jentl7002:
I'm having the same problem too, need help here... :confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] Efuma:
I actually bought a Zenfone 5 TW version the same day 4.4.2 TW came out. I knew from reading Asus' taiwanese support forum that current rooting method (using 1.4.6r) can not be applied on kk phones, but, if the phone was rooted prior to the kk ota update and root preservation was enabled in the app, root might survive the kk ota update.

Therefore, I applied 1.4.6.r and rooted the phone as soon as I started the new phone. Then I applied the TW ota updates(there were two total, the last one, 458 meg, changed the version from 4.3.1 to 4.4.2). Unfortunately, I appeared to have lost root.

While searching for other ways to root the kk phone, I started to install some new apps, and rebooted the phone a few times. I then rechecked SuperSU for no apparent reason, and there it was. The phone has suddenly regained root. Apparently, rebooting a few times somehow kick-started root again.

Now I have a kitkat Zenfone 5 TW with root, but, alas, there was no option for ART.
[Zenfone 5 General] dcohy:
does kk support xposed? And how many times did it take to regain root? thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] aperture:
were you able to press OTA root survival mode prior doing an OTA update for KK?

before the update i enabled survival mode then updated kitkat.

after updating to kitkat it was saying that i was not rooted.. I tried rooting again and failed.

restarted my phone and it was showing already rooted. :)
[Zenfone 5 General] Fish_with_feet:
For those who have sucesfully updated to kitkat, can you confirm if it has sd restriction? Thanks!
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
How do I flash the firmware manually? Do I need to remove root to do this?

The firmware I'm downloading is for the A500CG but on the box it says that my Zenfone 5 is A501CG. Can I flash the 500 firmware to my 501. It also says that it's a T00J

Sent from my new ZenFone 5
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
WW KK 4.4 is available in Asus Site

If its not showing up in your browser, Try clearing the cache !
[Zenfone 5 General] aperture:
im on kitkat and i still have the option to move to SDcard option.
[Zenfone 5 General] Fish_with_feet:
thumbs up for asus! why cant the giant smartphone manufacturers fix the sd restriction in their kitkat update? will update my z4 later. tnx
[Zenfone 5 General] varmaraj:
unable tofind

unable to find it on asus website even after clearing browser cache....can you provide the link pls...
[Zenfone 5 General] KopiJahe:
This is the direct link to A400CG v6.5.27 (android 4.4)

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A400CG/ASUS_T00I_WW_6_5_27_UpdateLauncher.zip
[Zenfone 5 General] Fish_with_feet:
Have you tries to transfer some files in ad though? Tia
[Zenfone 5 General] Efuma:
Xposed works on kk. I only tested three modules: GravityBox, HKThemeManager and Greenify. Both HKThemeManger and Greenify appeared to work fine. While GravityBox installed fine, the app had no effect on the phone.

Wasn't really paying attention to reboots, as I did a lot of installation and reboots in between. I just noticed after a while that root was back.
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
links!!! WW

Finally!!!

first this one

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_1_18_40_10.zip

kitkat

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_2_19_40_6.zip
[Zenfone 5 General] varmaraj:
It's the t00f version for ww firmware...but I have t00j ww firmware
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
ASUS ZenFone 5(T00F/T00J) software Image: V2.19.40.6 for WW SKU only*

Note: Please make sure update software version V1.18.40.10 first before update to software version V2.19.40.6
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Well, you should also try refreshing the page a few time. Coz I tried to replicate the result in IE and then it wouldnt show at all ! Also please tell me how to extract the link if you know so I can post the direct link to download

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To all who are looking for firmware - Check OP first page in this thread. He has updated it there !
[Zenfone 5 General] Sisqo:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_1_18_40_10.zip

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_2_19_40_6.zip

here you go:)
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
when trying to install with twrp got error:

Please upgrade to newest 4.3 image first...

assert failed: getprop("ro.build.version.release")==4.4.2
[Zenfone 5 General] phrozenflame:
Kitkat link

Zenfone 6 WW

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A600CG/UL_ASUS_T00G_WW_2_19_40_15.zip

ASUS ZenFone 6(T00G) software Image:V2.19.40.15 (Android 4.4) for WW SKU only*

Note: Please make sure

update software version V1.18.40.12* (this is new JB released Oct 3!, link below)

first before update to software version V2.19.40.15

Improvement Item:

1.System update to Android 4.4

2.Improved Miracast compatibility

3.Added support for DLNA protocol

4.Fix Russian translation

Key New functions:

1. Do Not Disturb mode

2. Call Guard(applies to models sold in China and Taiwan only)

3. Full dual standby with two SIM cards(applies to dual SIM models only)

4. Filter effects for videos

5. Reply via Call-in SIM card, system will auto select the right phone

INSTALL THIS FIRST:

software version V1.18.40.12

ASUS ZenFone 6(T00G) software Image:V1.18.40.12 for WW SKU only*

Improvement Item:

1.Improved system stability

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A600CG/UL_ASUS_T00G_WW_1_18_40_12.zip

Official site: http://www.asus.com/ae-en/supportonly/ZenFone 6 (A600CG)/HelpDesk_download
[Zenfone 5 General] Sisqo:
first you need to update to 1.18.40.10 and then to 2.19...
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Source? :)
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
I did I have 1.18.40.10 i will delete the line assert(getprop("ro.build.version.release") == "4.4.2") and try again.

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advise: not a good idea. NOT BOOTING NOW. it just shows an usb symbol and not recognized by pc. any help?

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alive again throug recovery. I think my problem is not well converted from CUCC to WW can anyone point me to a good and proven guide how to do it? thanks.
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
I updated my zenfone 5 to 4.4 via OTA

and now my wifi is disable phone can't find wifi .

what can i do?
[Zenfone 5 General] thomas.nishant:
zenfone 5 4.4.2 root

For those who rooted their phones before upgrading their phones to 4.4.2 KK, the root will still remain after the update.

My device is ASUS_T00J_WW_2.19.40.6.
[Zenfone 5 General] pacman44:
I cannot update to 1.18.40.10 or 2.19.40.6 with TWRP. Something is off.

I deleted the getprop("ro.build.asus.sku") == WW , cause my phone is a CUCC one but to no avail!

So Im left at 1.18.40.9 which worked nice updating with TWRP.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
I get an error while updating to Kitkat :'( It's the fist time it's happening to me on my ZF :(

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It says "Update to 4.3 before", but I'm already on 1.18..
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
I cannot update to 1.18.40.10 or 2.19.40.6 with TWRP. Something is off.

I deleted the getprop("ro.build.asus.sku") == WW , cause my phone is a CUCC one but to no avail!

So Im left at 1.18.40.9 which worked nice updating with TWRP.

same happened to me I think i'll go back to 1.14.40.50 and start over to transform form cucc to ww the right way. I'm looking for a guide.
[Zenfone 5 General] rlfbcn:
APN cannot be set

Installed Kitkat (WW version) on my Zenfone 5, but now APN cannot be set. Gives me the error: " Unfortunately Settings has stopped". Any idea how to resolve this or workaround available? No acces to mobile data at the moment due to this error.
[Zenfone 5 General] phrozenflame:
If zenfone 6 then read this, it's on the last page, there's a new jb build for zenfone 6 released with kitkat, so you update jb to the latest build then move to kitkat.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55814019&postcount=725

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Zenfone 6 Kitkat benchmarks:

Antutu 5: 27,263

Quadrant: 11.5k
[Zenfone 5 General] Kwintessens:
Mobile data not working, APN Settings unaccessible

I have the same problem. It is also not possible to access the APN Settings through safe mode, so I am stuck without mobile data. Does anyone know a workaround? I am no root and have never rooted my ZF5 before.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
User apps cannot access the SD card without root.

And I didnt root before updating. :(

So be sure to root BEFORE installing KitKat and enable OTA survival.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
I can access it!

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So to update to KK, I re-downloaded the 1.18 update, re-update it, and then update to KK, it's working!
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
i have zenfone 5

i upgrade to 4.4 via OTA and now i can not use my wifi

wifi can not find any device

how can i fix this problem or downgrade to 4.3?
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
The transform/convert guide is in original post (OP). Please look through. Why are you here asking without reading anything? I am trying to put everything on the table already. You have to serve yourself. Hope you can do it. Good luck.
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
thanks, in fact I have not only read the whole thread but also contributed to it, even was I the first one to suggest the way to install gapps on cucc which is on the first page, you can check by yourself also. The method you point to didn't worked for me that's all, i was looking for an alternative. No need to be rude. Regards.
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
rst of all, To all the people, who have trouble doing OTA , the solution, as many might have guessed, lies in manually downloading 700 MB file from website and then trying to update.

Download the file and extract it. It will show another rar file once you extracted. Copy it to root of the phone memory and reboot the phone. Having done that , it shows message that system update is ready. apply the new firmware. It takes mostly 21 Minutes 37 Seconds to apply. And you will see that its update. Best done with atleast more than half the battery.

Now important thing is , this firmware is not rootable as of now. Also having experimented slightly, I tried to downgrade using previous firmware . It did not allow me. The root program will tell it failed. So if you use root programs like xposed or greenify and if you have the will power to stay off 4.4.2 , then it may be better to wait a bit until somebody updates Root program. I did switch on root survival mode etc but could not save my root.

Immediate changes I could notice was about a few UI changes but nothing big. Of course FM radio has RDS in it now. If you use pattern unlock, then you have to swipe to access the pattern unlock. So to unlock device, there is an additional step involved. Also there is a Do Not Disturb program inbuilt which is quite good. The word GPS in quick settings has been replaced with word location

There are added bloatwares like data transfer app that is only required when you use the phone for the first time to transfer data from previous phone. System update is accessible from multiple location now. App drawer also has an icon for it.

Another thing I have noticed is that, an easter egg that was visible when using Zenfone Cover is no longer available. There are more functions available in Wireless and Network section and Call settings. There is also a function to enable cloud print.

I had no issues with Wifi or Data connection. Also I will comment later regarding if Wifi drop is addressed or not. Also its too early to comment about Battery life etc especially since Xposed module - Unbounce cannot be activated yet. !

So there, in short , the verdict for KitKat. I hope we get Android L also in time and not after Android M comes to market :)

Good Luck Updating
[Zenfone 5 General] phrozenflame:
Changes I've noticed apart from UI info mentioned above:

- Antutu score is in 27k range instead of 22-23k range.

- Speakers seem louder, might be placebo, or low surrounding noises. -- > Someone check.
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
How to Root Zenfone 5 & 6 After Update to KitKat

http://www.asuszenfoneblog.com/2014/10/how-to-root-zenfone-5-6-kitkat.html

UPDATE: NOT WORKING, unrooted after updating. Weird, ADB sideload instalation of kitkat took 2-3 min only. Nevertheless version is ok also new functions (do not disturb, etc).
[Zenfone 5 General] devilucifer85:
Hello, I updated my phone to 4.4.2 . After that, my blacklist application is working properly. But phone is showing blocked sms or call on the status bar. E.g.. blocked sms showing, or blocked call is showing. But this notification is showing from phone. Where is the problem?
[Zenfone 5 General] hutjeflut:
Maby specify which version of the root tool you used and if you had root survival mode on on supersu.

As for people who are going to post a battery life review in the next few days which

will be hghly apriciated please be as specific as possible.

So Screen on time, gps usage time, wifi usage, 2g/3g usage, brightness settings and

last but not least if you have a zenfone 5 or 6 as they tend to get mixed up inhere as

people dont specify which Phone they have.

Also 1 question i saw someone post that the screen is brighter now.

What of this is true from other peoples experience and most important for me can

we dim the screen even further no as im generaly on 0% and thats stil to brihgt for my likings and lower

settings would mean greater battery life which is Always a good thing.
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
I was rooted with survival mode, did adb sideload update and lost root all the same. Just my 2 cents.
[Zenfone 5 General] thomas.nishant:
I used RootZenFone-1.4.4r for rooting and the Root Survival Mode was not enabled (since I don't have Pro version of SuperSU).
[Zenfone 5 General] cifoel:
after downloading it (twice actually) its says "archive is corrupt" :eek:

what is wrong?

Then I try this: I copy that downloaded zip file to my phone and successfully extracted by the file manager, but when i run the update procedure the recovery said "signature verification failed" , anyone have a clue?

Or can anyone send me to the extracted link instead?
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
I have updated without trouble:

compare my md5 (these are the original files (not the zip inside the zip)

47A0CAF1424627114776E4213778C8BF UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_1_18_40_10.zip

693DAF0A82E59048FA317624DBC5FEEC UL_ASUS_T00F_WW_2_19_40_6.zip
[Zenfone 5 General] functiodomo:
Solution for the APN bug configuration

If you are in a problem because you can not configure the APN setting, please, check if the APN configuration works using the data SIM in the slot 2 of the phone, not in the slot 1.

In my Zenfone 6 it worked. It let me access to the APN config menu and add the APN parameters. Now it is working fine. I think it is possible that data transfer is only possible through the SIM2 slot
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Sorry if this was already answered, How do I flash the newest T00F firmware manually on my T00J? Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Have someone successfully downgrade KK to JB so far?

Mine root lost after upgrade to KK (root survival mod activated on v1.4.6r, done reboot couple of time)
[Zenfone 5 General] cifoel:
did you use IDM to download or just via the browser?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Extract the .zip u downloaded (u'll got UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user.zip) and place it on root of internal sd, reboot.. follow notification after that.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Will it also work if I have some system apps deleted from my phone?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Uninstall xposed framework (if u currently use it). Make sure to activate root survival mode on root_zenfone (v1.4.6r) if u wanna keep root (no guarantee root will survive, mine failed)

I too deleted some system apps before.. upgrade should be ok.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Ok so now I uninstalled Xposed Framework, another question, It says I need to install the JB update first so I checked the System Update but there isn't a single update available. Is there any workaround to this?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Are u currently on WW-1.18.40.9?

If yes, u ought to update to WW-1.18.40.10 first then only upgrade to KK. Ota update always give error once u done root.

Just download it from link posted in this thread. U'll be fine.
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
You dont need to have pro version to of SuperSU to have survival mode enabled. There was an excellent guide by sgsl9003 earlier in the forum somewhere. You should check it
[Zenfone 5 General] itkoltai:
"Unupdatable" Asus Zenfone5

HI, I am a total novice ,my first smartphone,and to top it of I am almost 80 years old.

Would like to ask your expert,step by step instructions how to update my new gray market phone. According to Asus,Hungary-service, my set is originally a CN model converted by the shop to ww firmware 1.13. They say,that it only can be updated if the motherboard is changed. This of course is cost prohibitive.

My set: Asus T00F (A500CG),Intel CLT + Z2580,16GB EMMC+2G RAM

So, I ask you kindly to lead this old man to resolving the update problem. Last week in Italy the phone offered update,did as it instructed,but update failed.

Thank you in advance for your attention/help
[Zenfone 5 General] mepsnet:
Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
First of all, you need to go to the ASUS Website. Once you're there click support and then in the little box where you can type something, type there A500CG or Zenfone 5 and then choose the one A500CG and then click the small support tab. Then click firmware and scroll down until you find the firmware below the 2.something firmware for the WW since yours is now a WW. That's how I think it should be done although I'm not sure. I reccomend you wait for someone more experienced than me to confirm this.

On the other hand, I have successfully flashed the KitKat firmware and runned AnTuTu benchmark. Results are worse than previous runs.

Sent from my new ZenFone 5
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
KitKat always has worse benchmarks than JB.

Look at the real world performance.

But to be honest RAM management has actually deteriorated and I need to periodically tap on the Boost button to eliminate lags. :(
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
I think that should do the trick. Especially since 700 MB firmware flashes the unit and bring back any bloatwares that was deleted. However I am not sure, if the user needs to download the previous updates before applying Kitkat
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
AFAIK, you need to have the latest JB firmware before you upgrade to KitKat cause if you immediately try and upgrade to KitKat, you'll get an error saying you need to update to the latest JB firmware before you could proceed.

Sent from my new ZenFone 5
[Zenfone 5 General] humpda:
error - e:Can't open /tmp/update-script.log - Update constantly fails

Hi

Have some kind of weird issue with my zenfone 5. It picked the OTA update up for KitKat asnd it failed. It comes up with an error "Failed to verify whole-file signature from /tmp/update.zip --> signature verification failed. I have tried through adb sideload with same result. I have even tried flashing new fastboot and boot image via fastboot first to no avail. It looks like the permissions on the cache directory are borked...what is the best way to fix this. Thanks heaps. Before flashing update phone was stock JB but rooted...no custom revovery etc.

Thanks in advance
[Zenfone 5 General] vaylortan:
Zenfone 5 root
[Zenfone 5 General] devilucifer85:
Who knows this reason? How you can block telemarketers sms_
[Zenfone 5 General] humpda:
Ok...this gets weirder. I have recovery but no droidboot. Holding power and volume up does nothing and the phone just cycles from splash screen and reboots. I do have recovery though - adb connection still works though error regarding update-script.log still appears. Is the device cactus ? :(