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[Zenfone 5 General] MasaiXP:
Zenfone 5 won't read SD Cards.

My Zenfone 5 will detect SD Card when I insert, but will no read it.

Can't post screenshot, but here's an imgur "link" /qNi1eSl

Build: ASUS_T00F_WW_user_1.11.40.1_20140420_00046

Has anyone else had problems with SD Card? I tried with San Disk 8gb/16gb/64gb, no luck with any even after a fresh format. All of them worked on other phones.

Also, I'm afraid to update firmware because I've read other users have had problems with WiFi after updating. Would you guys recommend I upgrade anyways?

Thanks in advanced.

I bought this phone from Chinese retailer online, so shipping it back and waiting is out of the picture.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
I already made two factory reset when I got the phone but I don't want to do it now... I have so many apps that I don't want to re-download :'( we'll see later :p
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
ZENFONE 5 CUCC TO WW, the final solution for me

After reading once and again all the pages of this post and trying everything starting from page 1 this is what worked for me:

1) root with RootZenFone-1.3r.apk h.t.t.p://tecnijus.blogspot.com.ar/

2) Install TWRP h.t.t.p://xdaforums.com/android/general/twrp-asus-zenfone-5-t2855630

3) Install ALWAYS WITH TWRP UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.14.40.50-user

4) For the rest of the roms edit the zip and change

(Originally Posted by*Sisqo):*delete the line "assert(getprop("ro.build.asus.sku") == "WW");" from META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script

with this change I was able to install (only through TWRP every NEXT update until UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.17.40.16-user.zip

Every other method gave me errors, specially this one: (assert failed: greater_than_int(getprop("ro.build.date.utc").1392739200)

Hope this helps everyone else. Good Luck.
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
im on fw 1.17 but im rooted. how come? used 1.2r apk

also, my xposed seem to be not working. i didnt do step 3 in installation but it installed the Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip. is this causing it not to work?
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
SDHC

Are you using SDHC card ? If not try that. coz mine works perfectly on Sandisk SDHC card.

You should try reading that card on computer with a card reader to ensure its is not a damaged card !

You can attach a screenshot using the option on this forum.

You should update to the latest firmware. Only few users have problem with wifi. Mine is working perfectly fine.Asus takes great care with their firmware so there should not be a problem !
[Zenfone 5 General] mprithwish:
Welll, i did a proper installation and still the modules dont work. IMO xposed disabler zip only disables the modules and framework. You can re-enable them.
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
i did the proper installation the hard way. it kept saying "no such file or directory", so what i did was i created my own conf folder, echoed the jit_reset_offset file, and set the right permissions to both but still not getting any luck on getting any working modules. how do i re-enable them?

i have also attached my log file if anyone can help. cheers
[Zenfone 5 General] mprithwish:
My GPS only connects in assisted mode. Otherwise, i have not mqnaged to get a lock.

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Yeah...i ended up doing the same for the installation...sneeky feeling that we both did something which we were not supposed to do.

AFAIK you just enable them from the modules list. However, the modules not working really indicates a more deeper incompatibility with the ASUS ROM.
[Zenfone 5 General] nicknacknuke:
I must've reflashed 3 - 4 times because of the wifi problem... no luck..

What's weird is.. if i use my wireless modem ( ZTE MF-90 ), I got disconnected from time to time..

when i tested it at the office with acces points ( ubiquity, d-link, etc ), no wifi problems at all....
[Zenfone 5 General] MasaiXP:
Yes I tried with SDHC. Checked them o computer and other phones, they're working perfectly, but phone does not read them properly.

Screenshot of memory settings and notification bar.
[Zenfone 5 General] djexplorer:
Hello, I try to install Google Play, like in first post, but it didn`t work?
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
I posted this, it's quite easy, which is your problem?

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here you have instructions in english: h.t.t.p.://www.asuszenfoneblog.com/2014/08/how-to-install-gapps-on-zenfone-cncucc.html
[Zenfone 5 General] djexplorer:
Montfort lers2e

Where I have to copy system folder from gapps? If in root folder there is folder named system? Overwrite?
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
yes, you have to overwrite so the contents combine. Remember to mount RW before. If you get an error with root explorer try with ES explorer. Your phone must be rooted of course.
[Zenfone 5 General] djexplorer:
Error with root explorer, error with es file explorer. Phone is rooted...
[Zenfone 5 General] geepee410:
How did you root zf 5 lollipop?
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Here you go
[Zenfone 5 General] prykpryk:
There are people saying that i shouldn't root my Lollipop if I didn't unroot before the update. Is this true? Anyone tried themselves?
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Hello again, sorry for the late reply. Simply unroot using the SuperSU app. Make sure you didn't uninstall any system app or the update will fail. Then after updating, just use the root tool I mentioned.
[Zenfone 5 General] prykpryk:
The thing is that I already updated ZF5 to Lollipop from rooted KitKat. After that I had SuperSU icon in launcher and as expected it said i phone is unrooted.
[Zenfone 5 General] sudhanshusatghare:
Hey any one tell me how to root ASUS_T00Q 5.0 lollipop asus Zenfone A 450 cg

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Hey man please tell me how to root ASUS_T00Q 5.0 lollipop asus Zenfone A 450 Cg
[Zenfone 5 General] Piralis:
NOP

sadly you cant do it yet , w8 for developers to make something that works on asus lolipop

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i was kit kat rooted update lolipop and became unrooted , and then i root my phone again
[Zenfone 5 General] sudhanshusatghare:
Hey man please tell me how to root ASUS_T00Q 5.0 lollipop asus Zenfone A 450 Cg
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Try this http://www.asuslollipop.com/2015/06/xposed-installer-for-asus-zenfone.html?m=1

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Are u saying that unroot.bat file included not working?? :confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] Piralis:
read all before doing this

well try this if this wont work i am done of ideas . i thing you should flash a recovery based on what version you want to go ....

for ex. if you want to go to lolipop tw version , first thing you should do is ,

1. pres ( power+vol up )

2. now go to platform tools folder on your pc (download here if you dont have http://d-h.st/ZN2) open it and pres (shift +right click) .

3. click open cmd here (this will open cmd) , connect your phone

and then type

3. fastboot flash recovery.img

***** do this step before step 3*****

****( this "recovery.img" is a file you have to manually add to platform tools folder because there is no one )

tell me what recovery you need ww or tw and i can send it to you ( or you can find it inside in the zip folders in this link http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/05/full-firmware-asus-zenfone-5-t00ft00j-2.22.40.53.html) ******
[Zenfone 5 General] Leandro_Irion:
I'm about to test this update from Asus support, but I have some questions and statements.

The version that is on the site is for the Zenfone 6 T00G version (2.0GHz) and the one I have is a Z002 (1.6GHz). Some people say that it will update normally but I'm thinking that the problems some users are facing may be due to the incompatibility of this 2 versions. Can someone that used this update confirm what version is his Zenfone?
[Zenfone 5 General] DEEPCA:
RECOVERY.IMG for Asus Zenfone 5 WW Lollipop

Someone has the IMG file recovery and could upload ? I install Xposed and falls in bootloop .

Zenfone 5 Lollipop WW
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Playing 3D games will half the battery life as compared to surfing the internet, or reduce it by abt 70 % of total talk time. Therefore, 2 h stamina while playing a 3D game and having other things running is normal for this phone.

Additionally Facebook messenger is a known battery sucker.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
I just simply use the SuperSU app itself to unroot. It's way easier and faster.
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
just updated to L from asus website.

I don't know what went wrong..

but I can't install titanium backup..

getting error code 505

also I am asked to update Google Play Services.. but play store says it is up to date.
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
sorry forgot to mention..

I already have rooted it..
[Zenfone 5 General] savedgray:
Has anyone noticed that the headphone audio quality in their Zenfone 5 got worse after upgrading to Lollipop? I use my phone very frequently as a music player so I noticed it right away. The sound is very tinny/sharp and no matter how I tweak the equalizer I can't restore it to how it was before.

If anyone knows how I might fix this, any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Zenfone 5 General] devilucifer85:
İ like lolipop. First of all, i suggest you to factory reset after lolipop update.
[Zenfone 5 General] savedgray:
I was skeptical, but it actually worked! Can't believe it was that simple. Thanks a lot.
[Zenfone 5 General] geepee410:
Did the sound improved after factory reset?
[Zenfone 5 General] savedgray:
Yes, it's completely back to normal now.
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
yes reset solved my problem..

back to normal now
[Zenfone 5 General] sudhanshusatghare:
Here is the link to root ASUS ZenFone 4,4.5,5,6 lolipop 5.0

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/05/how-to-root-asus-zenfone-4-a400cg-lollipop-android50.html?m=1
[Zenfone 5 General] hwchoi:
After update to lollipop, please do a Wipe Cache Partition in Recovery. this have solved a my video playback out of sync with audio issue.

Just share my finding before you do factory reset.

I still have problem with Onedrive app, install have error "-505" - read that this is solve with 5.0.1. :(
[Zenfone 5 General] ImArlet:
Is there coming CM12/12.1 rom for zenfone 4/5/6/2/Selfie series?
[Zenfone 5 General] AceStroke:
So guys, i'm in a little bit of trouble.

My Zenphone 5 is on Lollipop already, and with TWRP installed and rooted, yesterday i decided to clean dalvik cache and cache because my battery was draining too fast i thought that maybe cleaning up cache it could "reset" the battery status. Well, now i got stuck on Asus Bootscreen, i tried already Formatting System Data and Cache and did not resolved.

So, what are my odds? What should i do?

I appreciate in advance.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Idk if this works or not.. worth try.

I didnt install TWRP, just stock recovery.

Got bootloop (or maybe bootstuck) after installing certain module on Xposed framework.. you can try force boot by pressing+hold volume- key right after on just before the animated ASUS logo screen...
[Zenfone 5 General] AceStroke:
Okay, but how i do this Force Boot? I can still acess TWRP and Bootloader, but there's no special boot option...on Bootloader there's "Normal Boot", "Recovery Mode", "Restart Bootloader" and "Power Off".
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
Guys do anyone knows how to make SD writable on lollipop? I am using Zenfone 6 and on lollipop rooted.

Thanks.
[Zenfone 5 General] scarpeta8:
SDfix
[Zenfone 5 General] Dekill93:
look I saw on youtube , inexpensive way root zenfone 5 lollipop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPxfIAhyIRw
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
But does sdfix works in lollipop?
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
TWRP, and no backup?
[Zenfone 5 General] AceStroke:
Yeah, i didnt do a backup.

But it's already resolved, i just flashed the stock recovery alongside it's firmware via ADB sideload.

Thank you anyway.
[Zenfone 5 General] DEEPCA:
Stock lockscreen lollipop

How add clock and câmera slide in the stock lockscreen of lollipop zenfone 5?
[Zenfone 5 General] yunamunchy:
hello everyone. i would like to update my zenfone 5 to lollipop and already downloaded the zip. i dont know what to with it now. i dont understand the instructions even on the asus website
[Zenfone 5 General] urbanra5cal:
Yuna, when I restarted my phone, the "system upgrade" notification popped up. Bear in mind that it's a tedious process...
[Zenfone 5 General] Leandro_Irion:
Once you downloaded the .zip you have to place it in the root of internal storage. If you downloaded on the PC and transfered the file via USB, when you disconnect the device a popup will show to confirm the update. If you downloaded the file via phone and transfered from Downloads folder to the root of internal storage, then you have to restart the phone for the notification to show.
[Zenfone 5 General] scarpeta8:
Yes
[Zenfone 5 General] yunamunchy:
thanks. no need to unzip it on the root of internal storage?

edit: ive read the zen forums and i've learned alot. only put zip file to the root of internal storage, rename t00f to t00j if the phone model is t00j. restart and then system notification will display.
[Zenfone 5 General] urbanra5cal:
Don't unzip!

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And don't rename!
[Zenfone 5 General] fora467:
Guys , i want to revert my Custom ROM (PinasLang ) to stock .. but the problem is when i go to recovery and i did the "adb sideload xxx.zip" , it got error... The CMD shows no device were found and on the phone it says E:Can't open/ tmp/update-script.log.. So does the wipe cache / data

anyone kindly provide me with the solution ... or Pinaslang's TW system image 2.21.40.44 TW deodex

needed this for lolipop upgrade :(
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
after update to L..

my proximity sensor not working properly..

screen does not dim during calls..

anyone else facing similar problem...

if anybody can suggest any solution..

thanks in advance..
[Zenfone 5 General] Leandro_Irion:
Did you do a wipe after the update? Most problems are solved that way.
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
yes... I did it.. all other problems were solved..

proximity works if I touch screen during call..

but it only works if I am literally touching it...
[Zenfone 5 General] snaphawkz:
Zenfone 5 T00j Bricked

I recently bought ASUS Zenfone 5 From Cellular World and on Knowing that Asus Has recently released its official Android L update, I Started Updating My Phone to Android L but Unfortunately due to some reason it had stopped in the way between and its no more working …. I Need to get it back to life … :( :(:(:(
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
sorry for delayed reply..

if you are new to android.. take it to service centre they will fix it for you..

if you are good in software... adb sideloading might help you..

did you follow the instructions correctly..

give some more info.. is it trying to boot or is it completely dead..
[Zenfone 5 General] prykpryk:
According to the rooting of my Lollipop.

It was rooted before the update and I had no issues with rooting it again in Lollipop.

Also I recommend you guys to discharge battery completely once in a while. After update i noticed that battery percentage was falling quicker than ever. To my surprise it took the phone almost 3 hours to go down from 2% to 0% :D. I guess that battery controller forgot the battery properties and was fooling me into thinking that it is less charged than in reality.

I have one question. Has anybody been able to lower the minimum backlight level on ZF5? I mean without software that makes your screen grey. I was able to modify some light sensor config in SE Arc S but I can't find any info on ZF5. My best guess is file /sys/class/optical_sensors/lightsensors/ls_adc_table

PS. Seems that Lux Lite does the job :D
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
I can't help you with the internal system setting. But you might want to give YAAB (on Play store or F-Droid) a try. It also works in place of the original sensor routine.
[Zenfone 5 General] prykpryk:
It does work too. Thanks. I assumed those apps will just apply grey filter to the screen (like they used to in SE Arc S) but they truly lower the backlight. And not even root is required.

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Another question xD

Since Lollipop,when i disable automatic screen orientation it goes back to portrait mode no matter what. In KitKat it stayed in previous mode (you could lock the screen in landscape mode). Is there any smart fix for that?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
If you already on Xposed framework.. try HandleExternalStorage module.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
GravityBox (LP)... since it works on our LP Zenfone... but Xposed framework is a must :good:
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
can someone upload xposed installer package..

links posted here are not working for me..

someone please..
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
DWYOR!!!
[Zenfone 5 General] Dekill93:
hwy guys look this, its amazing.. this for zenfone 4,5,6

https://youtu.be/LSaew7A4OFE

https://youtu.be/x18ksHYqut0
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Hey guys! Just in case you don't know there's already a CM12 ROM built for Zenfone 5 that boots! The ROM is an unofficial ROM and it's not recommended for daily use. It reboot randomly and has some other bugs but it got past the boot stage.

Here's a link: http://zenfone-five.blogspot.com/2015/06/cyanogenmod-12-for-asus-zenfone-5.html#
[Zenfone 5 General] nicknacknuke:
how long does it take to install it actually ?

I'm on step 2 : "InstallXposedInstaller.bat",

been running for almost 5 minutes without success message ..

is it normal ?
[Zenfone 5 General] geepee410:
I think you install xposedinstaller first then the framework.
[Zenfone 5 General] nicknacknuke:
Which one is right ??

Bricked my ZF now..

Havent seen any recovery/fastboot image for 3.23.40.52.

sos...
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Did u mean it bootloop?.. pls clarify...

Phone will reboot when u run InstallXposedFramework.bat..

InstallXposedInstaller.bat will not reboot phone..

only that you need to select "Reboot" once it has been installed (SU will prompt to gain access)

The easiest solution so far i've found is: if u get bootloop/bootstuck.. just rerun root.bat (even it seems boot not completed).. this way root.bat will re-root and re-reboot it again :eek:;):D and as usual.. su binary need to be updated.. again
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
stuck on boot logo after trying to install XPOSED in lollipop..

i can access recovery tough..

followed everything correctly..

any solutions / suggestions...
[Zenfone 5 General] nicknacknuke:
- ran InstallXposedFramework.bat first.. everything ok.. phone rebooted,

- then ran InstallXposedInstaller.bat, phone is not rebooting,

but I waited for more than 20 minutes, still no "success" message in command prompt window.

- unplug the cable, reboot it myself.. phone boot OK.

- I copied the Xposed APK manually with root explorer, install it.

( that's what basically the second batch file do, right ? ).

- Rebooted the phone.. stuck at ASUS logo.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Once you've installed that way.. did you run Xposed Installer apps itself? What did you see?

Did u get everything like this screenshot? If you get the same, have you pressed the "Reboot" button? Did you responsed on SU prompt? You ought to give Xposed Installer superuser permission bro.

I assumed you've already run bootloop twice (maybe more) on this... just let it be like that and connect it to your pc/laptop/whatever and from ZenFoneRootKit folder.. run CheckBeforeAction.bat (phone will reboot).. just makesure everything as mentioned in command prompt.. again phone will continue bootloop.. now run Root.bat and pls wait until phone complete the booting. Pls dont disconnect usb cable during this process. Tell me detail what you got..
[Zenfone 5 General] blinoff82:
[WIP] CyanogenMod 12 for Zenfone 5

Guys, on the request of the author, I want to place here a request for support for the project CM12 for Zenfone 5. All developers, C ++ and Java programmers can contribute. Please visit our forums http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=12708&extra=page%3D1

and Developer blog http://zenfone-five.blogspot.in/2015/06/cyanogenmod-12-for-asus-zenfone-5.html#
[Zenfone 5 General] nicknacknuke:
Managed to revive my phone...right before i read your reply...

but with a little bit different scenario, and a little more insight of lollipop...

- Managed to get to bootloader, enter recovery ( sleeping android with "no command" )

- pressing vol up + vol down to no available.. can not get in to recovery..

- just found out that to to enter recovery in lollipop, it's not vol up + vol down anymore

- It's Power + Vol Up for 4 seconds

- sideloaded with FULL lollipop firmware..

Now i am going to re-try installing xposed again....

THanks for your detailed help.. i'll take note of it !
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Huhu... once i like you before...

I just try to enter recovery by holding Vol Down + Power + Vol Up without need for 4 seconds but hey, it's work ;)
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
i am getting error while sideloading & installation is aborted..

any suggestions
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Can you be more specific on the error... what does it says?
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
i cannot exactly replicate it..

side load staris ..runs upto 50% .. then aborts saying

recovery is 5.0..

current installation is 5.0..

adb sideload can only be used to update fron 4.2.2 to 5.0..

i am also confused.. what to do..
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Get the ver 2.22.40.53 recovery and flash it first..

Extract it from fw ver 22.40.53 zip file.
[Zenfone 5 General] elol:
Any one please help me...I have Asus zenfone 6 t00g latest of firmware or current using lollipop version..but the problem is why my networking not going to 3G..always show G or E...also my WiFi and Bluetooth will get ON but can't connect to access WiFi and show have other bluetooth.. Can someone tell me how to fix this...thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
i cannot do that either..

my phone is not detected in bootloader mode..

it is only detected in ad sideload mode..

and i get signature verification error while sideloading recovery image
[Zenfone 5 General] nicknacknuke:
I always backup apps + data first

flash

factory reset

wipe cache

that usually takes care of most prob after upgrading.
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
got it..

updated windows driver for fastboot..

down graded to KK (fastbooted RECOVERY & sideloaded FW) & then upgraded to L

lost all data in process..

but hey who cares........
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Hey wait.. you still can keep all apps/data.

There's no need to sideload previous fw.. just fastboot flash the previous recovery..

Then go into recovery and sideload LP fw.. that's all.. once completed, reboot into recovery and format cache... this will keep all of your precious apps/data+media in your internal memory.. unless you've done backup using TB + copy all media to your external.
[Zenfone 5 General] Leandro_Irion:
I have the Zen6 dual SIM t00g too. I'm with lolipop for almost a week and after some testing the only problem I saw is that SIM2 is not connecting on H+ or H. But I use the SIM1 for the internet and SIM2 as phone. So that doesn't bother me too much. But I'm considering for a full wipe to see if it solve the problem. Have you tried a full wipe?

Enviado de meu ASUS_Z002 usando Tapatalk
[Zenfone 5 General] elol:
I already do the full wipe,but still same problem I get it...
[Zenfone 5 General] Leandro_Irion:
If your problem is the same as mine you could try to swap SIMs postion. Other option is to use the *#*#4636#*#* code on the dialer. And check the info on the connection setting.

Enviado de meu ASUS_Z002 usando Tapatalk
[Zenfone 5 General] elol:
Swap?any toturial?
[Zenfone 5 General] ramz78:
U can use

Sdcard fix

External card handler

Folder mount.
[Zenfone 5 General] eldar4uk:
what about stable lollipop for zenfone 5 ?