yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Zenfone 5 General] hutjeflut:
Its ready when its ready better a month of beta then a fast release and 3 months waiting on 5 patches to fix bugs.

i hope the battery improvements work tho as i lost over an hour of screen on time with the forced update to 4.4 to fix the battery life on my z002.

i also hope we get to dim the screen way more.

im currently using a lg g2 and by extra dimming i get almost 80 min extra screen on time using whatsapp and browser over wifi.

i think i will get just under 10 hours screen on time it and the Phone has a 10% smaller battery as the zenfone 6.

the zenfone 6 isnt written off tho but for the summer its just unpractical to take with me and im doing tests to try and figure out if theres any drain that could cause lesser battery life so its standing there idle.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Didn't Asus already announced that L will be out this April? See it for yourself here
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
That's a plan.

You could help them, If you have skills accordingly

Anyway KK was a failure for most part, and I'll wait for the first Lollipop update anyway. 5.1 might be it. Windows was a buyerhelp developed system, but for Android, nee, I don't have the time for them to be an unpaid developer and use their beta stuff on my phone. Better wait for the "real" stuff.
[Zenfone 5 General] Gilang555:
Can we install google contacts on asus z5?

I have tried to copy the apk+odex (from nexus 5 4.4.4 factory image) in priv-app folder but the result is nothing.
[Zenfone 5 General] Efuma:
That was an estimated date. Asus even typed out the word "estimated" on its announcement literature.

You are not going to get a released build without beta testing. Since beta testing hasn't even started, you won't be seeing Lollipop for a while.
[Zenfone 5 General] Benjamin Kuruvilla:
How can u say that the beta testing not even started..?
[Zenfone 5 General] irashi:
hello everyone.

i own a zenfone 6.

personally feel the colour of the notification bar and menu is so bad.

does anyone know of anyway to change the colour? or just remove it so it uses the original android notification bar?

even if its just to change the colour of the notification bar, it would be wonderful.
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Colour schemes of the ZenUi and Asus apps might not be the most sophisticated but for me, after a while I learned to appreciate it. It is practical.

PS: Asus apps look like not too much but in fact are some of the best out there.
[Zenfone 5 General] Rhandythebeast:
I need help fast. So I am trying to root my phone and when it is almost done, a message comes up and it says "E: Failed to verify whole-file signature." So I cant successfully root my phone. Any one knows a fix to this problem? Any help would be appreciated cause I need to root my phone :(
[Zenfone 5 General] redangel75:
Goodmorning everybody, I need some help with my Zenfon 6 bought directly in China.

I've follow all the procedure to downgrade firmware but... I've used the firmware of Zenfone 5!!

Now in someway I've boot the phone but at built number section appear: ASUS_T00F_CN_user_1.14.40.50, the one of Zenfone 5!!

I've strart again the procedure to downgrade but at the STEP 7, when I type: "sh data/local/tmp/install-recovery.sh", return me a mistake: "read failed: is a directory".

How can I do? Any idea?

Thanks a lot for yor help!!
[Zenfone 5 General] irashi:
i know the ui is great. but the colour is my least fav colour of all.. ive been wanting to change the colour of it. not sure how, and have tried to use themes to overwrite it but it just doesnt work. seems like its integrated further into the system. anyone could guide me on how to do it? am a complete noob at this
[Zenfone 5 General] dani filth:
"E: Failed to verify whole-file signature."

What is the really cause of this error? it happens when i sideload 2.21.40.44 firmware
[Zenfone 5 General] Rhandythebeast:
Same problem and its proving to be a pain in the ass
[Zenfone 5 General] Rhandythebeast:
Also how do I check if my bootloader is unlocked? Any steps? NEED HELP ASAP
[Zenfone 5 General] Ecka_Bz:
how to root my zf 6 ASUS_Z002_WW_user_2.21.40.39.pliss help me
[Zenfone 5 General] Efuma:
Probably because I'm in the beta testing program, AND it hasn't started.

However, just saw a notice on the beta board that a Lollipop beta is coming out for Zenfone 5/6 today.

I'll let you know if I have a brick in a few hours. Gonna have to live without root for a while.
[Zenfone 5 General] jinconstantine:
My Phone ASUS Zenfone 5 (A501CG T00J Kitkat 4.4.2) is Bricked

When i go to Bootloader (Hold Physical Power + Vol Up) this will show up an Empty Battery Logo

When i go to Recovery (Hold Physical Power + Vol Down) NOTHING will show up on the screen not even a vibrate from the phone

When i just turn on ASUS Zenfone 5 it will show the White USB Logo then it will Bootloop

When i plug ASUS Zenfone 5 to Wall Power Outlet for charging it LED Indicator will not light up

When you turn on ASUS Zenfone 5 while its plugged to the PC the USB Logo is stucked on the screen and it toggles from White to Red Colored Buffer by itself sometimes

When i plug it to my PC while its powered on "Cloverview" will be recognized by my PC's devmgmt.msc but phone screen will shut on and off by itself and "Cloverview" from devmgmt.msc will appear and dissapear the same time that the screen goes on and off

When i plug it to my PC while having an Empty Battery Logo (Bootloader) "Cloverview" will not show up from devmgmt.msc

I need help Badly Please help me :crying: :crying: :crying::crying:
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
It happened to me once as well,

Try entering recovery by pressing vol down plus power button.. If succeed then reboot from there; or

Try this by plugging charger
[Zenfone 5 General] Gilang555:
What is your device?

Sent from my ASUS_T00F
[Zenfone 5 General] hatake1206:
can anyone help me.

i downgrade my zenfone 5 firmware back to 4.3.

now my phone doesn't charge and it turns on only if it is connected to the charger but it never charge.

and my fast recovery is missing it only show an empty battery with question mark at the middle.

pls help me how to fix this issue
[Zenfone 5 General] jinconstantine:
Your Bootloader might not be unlocked yet before Rooting ;)
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Install Xposed Framework, download SuperPOXy. now you can change the "dull" looks of zenui's notification bar. ;)

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 PM ----------

Try to redownload an updated stock rom from asus page , and upgrade back and see if its fixes the problem.
[Zenfone 5 General] hatake1206:
hi thank you for your reply. it doesn't work because when i remove the zenfone 5 usb on my computer, my zenfone will shutdown immediately because its not charging.

and my zenfone 5 lost its droidboot and recovery mode. now i dont know what to do. please help me to fix the recovery mode
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
will it stays turned on if you use a charger instead ? because I was able to use the update even with my charger on.
[Zenfone 5 General] pedropmf:
Hi,

I was following this tutorial here:

.asuszenfoneblog.com/2014/09/how-to-relock-bootloader-on-asus-zenfone

I have a Zenfone 6 (1.18.40.11, rooted) and when do fastboot flash ifwi if.bin, the following erro came: remote:flash_cmd error

Whats going on?

thanks!
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
I paid a visit to the website it seems theres alot of people having trouble using the first method, why dont you go and try the second method by running the bat file.
[Zenfone 5 General] aditya104:
From where should I copy and where do I paste? What is the purpose of pasting it?
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Check first post before asking.
[Zenfone 5 General] pedropmf:
Hi, thanks! Sorry, i forget to mention that i have tried this secomd method, but also without success... i have tested it by trying to install philz recovery, which does not install and returned an error somethimg like this: "cant imstall unsigned recobery in secured device"

May the phiz img file i get be corrupted? May be my firmware 1.18.40.11 ww?

Thanks!
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Secured device which meams your bootloader is locked. See the instructions here

http://www.howtorootmy.com/install-philz-cwm-recovery-asus-zenfone-5/
[Zenfone 5 General] hatake1206:
bro i have one question... do i have to upgrade from V1.17.40.16(WW) to V1.18.40.9(WW) and so on to reach the WW_2.21.40.44 ?

i tried to update from V1.17.40.16(WW) to V2.19.40.18(WW) and the update failed. but i saw a note on the error sayaing that

you need to update to the latest version of 4.3 before updating to V2.19.40.18(WW) that has 4.4 update.
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Yes this because of the OTA, so its like when you install a miui rom, you have to install every bit of updates. Why dont you give it a try and report back.
[Zenfone 5 General] hatake1206:
thank you so much for your quick reply... ^_^ i will try it now.

is there a possibility that my phone doesn't charge because of the downgrade?

my zf5 is in 100% good condition before i downgrade. and after the downgrade it doesn't charge.

i hope it will fix my problem. i will report back after i try the update.

thanks a lot bro ^_^
[Zenfone 5 General] aditya104:
Zenfone 5 A501CG

If I move a user app Viper4Android to System using Titanium Backup, would I be able to receive OTA updates?
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Possibly because our phone is a newcomers and theres soo many bugs on old firmwares, dont do downgrades, its possible you'll hard brick your device and if your bootloader is unlock the stores will not responsible even if you have your warranty.

Becareful on what you do with your phone. Cheers ✌

---------- Post added at 05:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:55 AM ----------

Ofc you will, it doesnt change system app or anything.
[Zenfone 5 General] LoneVipers:
Hey Guys, need help here

a week ago i downgrade my zen 5 from KK to JB

it sucessfuly flashed but mobile data dont work/sim , signal is always zero/1 bar only and it shows cross sign on signal bar, it happen on all jb firmware

but after back to Kitkat problem solved :confused:

is there any way to fix /workarround? please help

and sorry bad english
[Zenfone 5 General] hatake1206:
Hi bro thank you so much for helping me.

My ZF5 is back to normal ^_^ and now able to charge ^_^

God bless you.
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Well I'm glad I could help!
[Zenfone 5 General] pedropmf:
Hi, thanks, but it still givimg the error about secured device...

I have another question... how may i get wireless adapeter wn722n (tplink) to work on my zenfone? I know that it envolves recompolimg kernel with its drivers, nut how may i do it in the case of Zenfone? Just to know... i want use aircrack that i have intaled on chrooted ubuntu i have on my device... the broadcom that cames with zenfone 6 (bcm43362) doesnt allow monitor mode...

Thanks!
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Hi, try to use this one,

http://23pin.logdown.com/posts/2341...-bootloader-without-using-official-unlock-app

translate it, make sure you use command for z6 for the command. And for the wifi adapter I never really use aircrack.ng on phone other than my laptop sorry.
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
I dont have the device but this tutorial right here looks promising and basically downgrading is a bad idea, bugs and everything,

but if you still want to downgrade follow this one,

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1625

this one for dual boot.

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/05/asus-zenfone-6-double-wipe-tutorial.html
[Zenfone 5 General] rht_sg:
I have Zenfone 5 (T00J) and am currently on 2.20.40.13.

I have not accepted the 2 updates that have come after this, because I am afraid it will make things worse.

I had hoped that my phone was on 4.3 when I bought it, then i would have kept it on that FW and Android version.

but unfortunately, mine was already updated to 4.4.

Now I would like to at least root it, if not downgrade to 4.3, because I have seen some threads where people's SIM card is not being detected, or bad signal problem.

I tried the rooting using the batch file, but at some point Windows was unable to find driver for Cloverview.

I had already installed ADB and Intel Android drivers.

After that the rooting failed and for sometime I got the USB error, and I thought I have bricked the phone.

Since I was able to still go to Bootloader, I flashed the recovery again, and the phone works again now. but unrooted.

here is the error shown while rooting.

what could be the reason for this?

I have not used the Asus bootloader unlock, as i thought it was not required for rooting.
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Before rooting did you check if your device is connected in adb mode? This appears that the computer wasnt connected to your phone and/or isnt recognized by the computer.

Try using this method, just translate the page to english.

uninstall your device on ypur computer if it shows as Unknown Device .

http://23pin.logdown.com/posts/236251-zenfone-simple-root-program-for-rooting-zenfone-5-6-kitkat
[Zenfone 5 General] rht_sg:
yes, before starting, i did put in the command: adb devices

and my device number and "device" was shown in front of it.

when it was in bootloader mode, then "Android bootloader interface" or something similar was shown in device manager.

any other tip ?

what is this cloverview driver ? why can't windows find it, when I already installed the Intel Android driver ?
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Cloverview is intel's driver,

Try to uninstall the driver, follow the link I gave to you,

Redownload intel usb driver from the link i provided before. Make sure to follow everything.
[Zenfone 5 General] rht_sg:
ok, will reinstall driver.

in logdown link, which version of root files to use ?

ZenFone 5 KitKat ROOT package V2

Or

V3 (ZenFone 5 & 6) [this one doesnt mention if its for Kitkat or not, though version is V3]

does it matter which recovery they are using inside ? since I am on FW 2.20.40.13, i suppose it will cause problems if they use some other recovery version, or not ?

Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Sorry for the late rep, use the v3.. Yes you must use the recovery they provided
[Zenfone 5 General] hutjeflut:
If you downgrade to 4.3 version 1.17 or 1.18 and enable ota root keeper in supersu you can keep your device rooter all the way up to the latest 4.4 update as long as you reboot after every OTA update.

i started with 1.17.40.12 and updates all the way to the latest rom.

However id stay on the latest 4.3 rom as it gave me atleast an hour more screen on time but i was forced to stay on 4.4 as it fixed my battery life display bug.
[Zenfone 5 General] rht_sg:
thanks for your input. I also would like to downgrade to 4.3, but am afraid because i saw some threads saying their SIM card wasn't detected after downgrade.

So i would first try rooting again, hope it works this time.
[Zenfone 5 General] pedropmf:
Hi, finaly I've got to install philz recovery by using RootZenFone6KitKat and modfying Root-ZenFone6-en.bat just to unlock the bootloader and than I was able to install philz recovery... thank u for helped me til the end and God bless you.

About install ath9k drivers (which is needed by wn722n wireless adapter), someone else in this forum may help me with making Zenfone 6 recognizes this adapter? Thanks!
[Zenfone 5 General] Rhandythebeast:
its unlocked my screen when i turn my phone on is white
[Zenfone 5 General] aditya104:
Was battery life better on Jellybean 4.3?
[Zenfone 5 General] rockz420:
Sorry,it was Written by mistake. No need of that step.
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
No, the battery life is horrible on jellybean, they fixed it with the kitkat update which is kinda a mistake.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] rht_sg:
Initially when I used v3, the same error was shown like before.

So i wondered whether on running the batch file, maybe the cmd was looking for those files in some other folder.

I opened a new cmd, changed directory to the "files" folder and then copy pasted the commands in the batch file manually.

that worked :D

so it seems even before it was a cmd problem and not due to the files or version.

now i see SU.

apps are able to get and use superuser permission :good::good:

however, my droidwall shows an error and does not run.

--------------

Error applying iptables rules. Exit code: 2

iptables v1.4.10

iptables v1.4.10: can't initialize

iptables table 'filter': Invalid argument

Perhaps iptables or your kernel needs to be upgraded

--------------

have u used Droidwall or using any other firewall to restrict data usage by unwanted apps ?
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
@

This is because ZenFone dont run on any armv, use AF+Wall.

And I tried it on some apps, including Facebook and browser, it worked. Give it a go and report back here.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] geepee410:
Did anyone tried lollipop beta from here http://www.asus-zenfone.com/search/label/ROM
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
I guess you are referring to Zenfone 6?
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Yes.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
It seems is only beta for TW version. I read somewhere that LP has still so many bugs, is there a beta tester here that can confirm??
[Zenfone 5 General] amar8882:
m stuck

stuck at this point,says more than a ddevice and more than one emulators running...:crying:
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
See if other things such as other phone, usb chargers or usb connected to the computer, close any cmd thats opened. Reboot system, try again.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] ogmaco:
Hi,

Since I have Kitkat I have serious battery problems, my phone can't do more than 2 hours screen on, while he was able to do about 5 hours before

Do you have any solution ? It's a Zenfone 5 in version 2.21.40.30_20141208_43 (Idk if it's really the firmware version, but I think it is)

Thanks, and sorry for my english i'm french
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Root your phone, uninstall/freeze ram consuming apps, either google apps or asus stock apps.

*edit*

Try to downgrade, if the problem still there, probably its the battery being faulty. :D

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] ogmaco:
Do you have a tutorial to root a Zenfone 5 in Kitkat version please ?
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Refer to first post.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] endo22:
Hi everyone, this is my first post

so I'll just get to the point

I have multiple problem to update my Zenfone 5 via OTA for the version WW_user_1.18.40.9_20140827_0215

(currently at WW_user_1.15.40.35_20140715_3835)

the error is "Error : assert failed: apply_patch_check ("/system/app/AWS.apk", .......etc

apparently it was the AWS.apk in root/system/app did not have the AWS.odex file (CMIIW)

and yes I had it delete with titanium backup before (that was a very big mistake:( )

I try to factory reset but that's not work,

I found the AWS.odex file inside the UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.15.40.35-user.zip update file (the same version build number with my device)

I try to paste the odex file in the root/system/app directory but I lost the root permission from the factory reset

I try to root again with zenfone root (Version: 1.2, 1.4.4, and 1.4.6.4) and all other rooting app and programs but Failed

and I found new problem, I had delete the Demo app from the zenfone factory app with Titanium backup too (that was even a greater big mistake :crying: )

maybe the zenfone root app will work if the demo app is not unninstalled, because as I know that root app will have to do something to the demo app,

anyone have the solution for this? It would be very helpfull. thank you

(sorry for my bad english)
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
Download the firmware from asus webpage, paste it on your root of your internal storage, dont paste it in any other folders.

After that unplug your phone from computer.

You should see an exclaimation mark on your status bar, click on that, and the update will proceed.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] ogmaco:
There is not tutorial in the first post for the Kitkat version.
[Zenfone 5 General] ramz78:
There are many just Google it.

But after installing the Intel driver update it or your device won't get detected
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=FfdAOqmOOs0uxw2mXEfcXQ&bvm=bv.91665533,d.c2E

Watch this. if you dont understand just follow his action. :) and download stuffs from his webpage in the description. ;)
[Zenfone 5 General] ogmaco:
Thanks you two
[Zenfone 5 General] hutjeflut:
no battery life on JB was BETTER i got 9 hours on JB en only 7,5 to 8 on kitkat.

however there is a issue with some users on JB (that have updated their Phone) that makes battery display incorrect hence draining it to 1% faster then the battery is actualy draining so people plug the charger even tho the battery will still have up to 60% charge left and the Phone is usable for hours on 1%.

the latest kitkat fixed that but killed maximum battery life and drasticly increased idle drain on the Phone. i went from 6% drain a full day to almost 18% drain a day.

got myself a lg g2 now and it does not much better since i put kitkat on that so the fault for that is all on google if you ask me. i got ,5 hours on the first charge then the Phone updated and i went down to barely 8 hours and increased battery drain like crazy.

kitkat has so much crap running in the background its nog even funny and thats the problem.

anyway JB was and IS better IF your Phone is not effected by the battery display bug.

If your Phone is affected you simply have no choice but to install kitkat.
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Can anyone tell me how to reduce the vibration intensity? It's driving me crazy!!
[Zenfone 5 General] ahhl:
i am playing with cpu-z.

my bootloader shows there as unknown.

is it corupted.

of course i can't boot to droid mode anymore.

i am looking ways to flash but no success so far.

is it shows bootloader shows as unknown?
[Zenfone 5 General] ramz78:
.mine too
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
If you're rooted that's normal, because bootloader was unlocked during rooting process,

As for droid boot, my phone is rooted, my bootloader shows unknown but I still can boot to droidboot.

Sent from ZenFone 6
[Zenfone 5 General] omni453:
CN to WW & WW to Latest

I bought a Zenfone 5 A500CG last week with ASUS_T00F_TW_user_V2.20.40.12_20141031 (TW) firmwere and planing to switch into Latest WW version.

So what I am going to do

1 Downgrade to 1.14.40.50 (TW) & then switch to 1.14.40.50 (WW) following this TUTORIAL

(To ROOT I am going to follow THIS POST )

2 Update to v1.18.40.10 (WW) [manual]

3 Update to v2.19.40.18 (WW) [manual]

Step 2 & 3 Manual - http://www.leongky.com/blog/2014/11/05/manually-update-asus-zenfone-5-android-kitkat-4-4-2/

4 Update to WW_2.21.40.44 (Latest) [OTA or Manual?]

So what I want to know

1 The steps I will follow, are they ok? if not, what I am doing wrong.

2 Can I update from V2.19.40.18 (WW) to v2.21.40.44 (WW) using OTA update? Or I should do manual update in step 4 too?

3 Even If I can use OTA update, is there any problem or bug that I might face?

Also is there anything I should be aware of?

V2.20.40.12 (TW) > v1.14.40.50 (TW) > v1.14.40.50 (WW) > v1.18.40.10 (WW) > v2.19.40.18 (WW) > v2.21.40.44 (WW)

Thnx in advance
[Zenfone 5 General] rht_sg:
great, AF+ does work !! Thanks again. :good::laugh:
[Zenfone 5 General] nileshwarale:
I also checked.. ☺☺

AF+ works..
[Zenfone 5 General] knoneNull:
try to use my work system.img the i post a procedure of flashing system.img and revert back to stock firmware

http://www.zenfoneph.com/2015/04/how-to-downgrade-asus-zenfone-lollipop.html
[Zenfone 5 General] b-jack:
You're welcome. ??

Sent from ZenFone 6