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[Zenfone 5 General] mepsnet:
I have downgraded to v.1.14 by renaming the original file UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.14.40.50-user to CN but I now have installed UL-ASUS_T00F-CN-1.14.40.50-user and still have CN SKU in droidboot! How do I change it to WWW, do I need to downgrade to v.1.13 CN and then to v.1.13 WW, where can I download v.1.13 CN for zenfone 5?? I cant find it on their website. Please help. Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Successfully downgrade from KK to JB

To whom it may concern

After trying hard to understand the step-by-step to downgrade posted on http://www.asuszenfoneblog.com/2014/10/how-to-root-zenfone-5-6-kitkat.html#more at last i manage to downgrade back to WW 1.8.40.9 (luckily i still got that firmware on my sdcard)

follow this http://23pin.logdown.com/posts/222681-recovery-images-for-zenfone-5-6 (need to google translate) i've downloaded 1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img and just follow the command posted. Dont forget to restore factory setting.

Now it's ime to get rooted and TWRP... again :p
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Well am sure its only a matter of time before we get root for Kitkat. Somebody must be working on it even now !!!
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
how to make root survival after KK update

right now i have zenfone 5 WW SKU and upgraded to V1.18.40.10

i want root access to be survived after KitKat upgrading now the question is do i need to uninstall xposed framework and Lucky Patcher as both these apps patches framework??

even i used supercharge V6 script but its only 50% supercharged as i didn't patch services.jar or services.odex and do i need to remove this script to make sure root access survive?:confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
The thumb rule is remove anything that modifies the system. So lucky patcher and xposed has to go. I have no clue about v6 script ! . And if you do all these there is no guarantee that your root will stay. Most people are reporting loosing root after update whatever they do

There is this excellent article by HTG on why we loose root when we update

http://www.howtogeek.com/192402/why-androids-ota-updates-remove-root-and-how-to-keep-it/
[Zenfone 5 General] break05:
Zenfone 5 just got KitKat (4.4.2) :)
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
Thanks Tom for this info

:good::good:

:highfive:
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
i upgraded my zenfone 5 to kitkat via OTA after this my WiFi disable and it dont show any devices and dont connect .

plz help tto fix this problem

tnx
[Zenfone 5 General] break05:
It's strange. Did you try restart your phone?
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
You need to convert using FW 1.14. Read post #1
[Zenfone 5 General] ab4nk:
For everyone who has upgraded to kitkat, how about draining battery issue? Is battery life better than JB ?
[Zenfone 5 General] mepsnet:
As I told I have flashed allready FW 1.14 CN but my droidboot says that I still have CN_A500CG, and I wanted WW_A500CG. :(

That is why I want to try to flash it to 1.13 CN and if it converts my SKU to WW version then I can flash it to 1.13 WW and do normal OTG update, but I cant find any download link for 1.13CN.
[Zenfone 5 General] Suyog Tale:
Tell me how to upgrade ZenFone 5 to kitkat 4.4.2
[Zenfone 5 General] Hyttulo:
Firstly you need to leave your phone in a microwave oven for 60 seconds at 600W
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
yes i reset my phone

i updated my phone by setting>about>system update

after updating wifi did not work

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how can i go to Droidboot / Fastboot Mode ?

I press power + volume up but phone powers on .

i upgrade to 4.4 and phone is not root

my wifi is disable and i want to downgrade to 4.3
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Are you serious? :rolleyes:
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Hi guys! I successfully updated to kit Kat and WiFi problems are gone for now. Just keep in mind to do a factory reset to solve APN settings force close.
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
did you have WiFi problem with kitkat?

if yes, how did you fix it?
[Zenfone 5 General] break05:
Try factory reset. To get to Droidboot: turn off phone > press powe button + volume up > when you see asus logo press only volume up > factory reset
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
I said it fixed upgrading to KK. Also I can connect now to 802.1x WiFi netw.
[Zenfone 5 General] pacman44:
So , the ultimate guide to change your zenfone 5 from CUCC/TW/CN to WW!

1.) Install ADB & USB Drivers (dont ask me from)

2.) Download recovery image (version should be smaller or equal to desired rom); I used 1.18.40.9 WW

3.) Boot to fastboot mode (Power + Vol Up)

4.1) flash fastboot.img from original desired rom zip 1.18.40.9 WW (fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img);

4.2) flash recovery image (fastboot flash recovery 1.18.40.9 WW.img)

5.) reboot to fastboot again

6.) launch recovery from fastboot

7.) in recovery select "adb sideload" and upload firmware (adb sideload 1.18.40.9 WW)

8.) wipe cache

9.) reboot

Recovery images:

https://www.asuswebstorage.com/navig...C75FC4B6C87EDY

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/cq6...one_5_recovery

ROMs:

http://support.asus.com/Download.asp...ASUS+ZenFone+5

Downloads for Zenfone 6

Recovery Images:

https://www.asuswebstorage.com/navig...43153CD59A3F3Y

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/4lo...one_6_recovery

ROMs:

http://support.asus.com/Download.asp...ASUS+ZenFone+6

Now i cand update to 4.4 WW!

Many thanks to fastbone for this guide!
[Zenfone 5 General] shinink:
So what about root in KK?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Sam here, I'm very happy :)

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Zenfone 5 General] erminiuccio:
Move to sd on KK ???

Hi guys, just update my zenfone 5 on 4.4.2 and now i have a big problem.! im unable to move a lot of my apps in micro sd. in jelly bean i had 7gb free and 16 gb used in my sd, now i have only 800mb free on internal storage. i know this is a google decision but a lot of vendor like sony remove this stupid limitation on their firmware..you have same problem? .any solution?
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
i want to downgrade 4.4 to 4.3 .

if i copy " UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.18.40.10-user.zip " to my internal memory and Rename it to " UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user.zip" , can i downgrade with this method ?
[Zenfone 5 General] kancah_telekomunikasi:
Thanks. successfully downloaded from another link.

But still arose, another epic failed: The... Driver_ZF.zip - [Click for QR Code] (17.06 MB, 161 views) - stopped at 25% / 4.27MB... :silly:

Got another working link? Thanks

those WW 1.4 are done
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
Hey, where are you from? We are here in USA the links without any problems. You are the only one up until now! Remember, stopping in the middle of the download is mean your internet provider has problems. If the link has problem, you could not even get 1%, agreed?
[Zenfone 5 General] YukarinVal:
Just verifying: do I need to update FW to latest first before rooting using that 1.3r apk?
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
NO. Root any FW ver. you want. Remember, WIFI off, DATA off, airplane mode activated.
[Zenfone 5 General] kancah_telekomunikasi:
lsocardUniversity

Thank You! It works, now device become WW_500CG. Yay!:highfive:

*do i need to re root my zenfone again as done upgrading FW?

*what is xpose? im done using side load step
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
Congratulation! Come here http://xdaforums.com/android/help/asus-zenfone-5-zenfone-6-to-t2839984 and enjoy!

*** Need reroot. New ver. now is 1.3r. You can use 1.2r it is OK. Remember, DATA off, Wifi off, Airplane ON.

*** Xposed allow modify the Android. For EX: if you have T-mobile, you want to change Carrier Name from T-Mobile to AT&T, xposed helps you. Or you want change clock color, change signal color, etc... millions features. Remember, xposed designed on Qualcomm, Asus is using Intel, so not all features are work.

Also remember to hit THANKS button.
[Zenfone 5 General] kancah_telekomunikasi:
Ok. TQVVM. Is it okay for me to directly flash to newest 1.6 version? (ASUS ZenFone 5(T00F/T00J) software Image: V1.16.40.50 for WW SKU - date 06-08-2014) ?

Plus I've heard there where chances to play with processor clock. to overclock or decreasing it? eg. lower the 2.0GHz to 1.9 something, which significantly prolong battery stndby time as it will reduce consuming power?
[Zenfone 5 General] jayrwafu:
can some one help me with null IMEI?
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
So far we learnt that any FW that lower than 1.14 must upgrade to 1.14 before it can go higher 1.15 or 1.16. For example, Cannot go straight from 1.13 directly to 1.16. Play with clock is OK as long as you understand how to do. Nofrills CPU is the one tested.
[Zenfone 5 General] marcus70:
Hi help needed,in droidboot under product it shows CUCC_A500,so how can i update to 1.16?is this the CN SKU? Can i modified the script to change it to WW SKU ?thks
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
As I know, CUCC no need to downgrade. Try download WW 1.16, EXTRACT, then rename WW to CUCC and flash. try it and let me know.
[Zenfone 5 General] marcus70:
ok thks ,will do that and report here

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Ok here is my report :

i forgot to mention my build no. is ASUS_T00F_WW_user_1.11

1)when i put the extracted WW 1.16 and rename WW to CUCC into the root directory,nothing happened.

2)then i rename it back to WW and the system file appears in the notification and i tried to flash it but failed due to SKU different.

3)then i db WW 1.14 and put it into the root directory and flashed and it works,my SKU is WW now and then i flashed 1.16 after that abd all is good.Thks for the help
[Zenfone 5 General] ghost.XD:
[que] Custom ROM

Hello everyone,

Is here any developer in this forum with an Asus Zenfone 5 who can develop a CM based ROM? :rolleyes:
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
Bootloader locked. What do you think?
[Zenfone 5 General] mohamad2481:
hi.

i have a zenfone 5 that build number is asus-toof-cn-user-1.13.40.51 .i have 3 Question.

*****

1-my display Sometimes When I touch in some program have Noise.Do you think the problem is hardware or software?????

*****

2-I'm using the phone to download update asus-toof-cn-user-1.15 but I did not install it because I want to change build number from cn==>ww Without downgrade.Please advise how I remove the update from the phone memory?????(Note:i just download.i dont install yet)

*****

3-i want change buil number cn==>ww . I have to do the post number 1 steps?or just install cn 1.14 and rename ww 1.14 and istall it?

Sorry for poor English
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
Answer:

1. I have no idea.

2. Not install yet, no problem. Go to SDCARD and the CN 1.15 is there, delete it. Download WW 1.14, unzip 1 level, rename file by replacing WW with CN. Then flash 1.14. After flash, your device sku become WW.
[Zenfone 5 General] kancah_telekomunikasi:
Hi Aslmlkm En. Mohamad..

Use manual sideload step is much safer. correct me if im wrong?

Here Guys, alternative Platform-Tools (ADB aps): Download Platfoorm-tools, driver and firmware from following links:

A。 Platform-tools ---> http://www.mediafire.com/downloa ... /platform-tools.rar

After extraction put Platform-tools folder in root directory of C:or D: or E: . Myself put it in E:

B。 ADB Driver ---> http://www.mediafire.com/download/1b5imlwh.../ADB_Driver.rar

Select and install 32bit or 64bit driver according to your computer OS. If ADB driver has been installed before, then skip this step.

welcome.
[Zenfone 5 General] tunskie:
My camera flashlight stopped working after i update to 1.16 .Has anyone had this kind of problem or is there any solution to it?
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
no problem for me. fl camefa works, fl software works. running ww 1.16
[Zenfone 5 General] jayrwafu:
Is there someone able to develop a IMEI repair tool for zenfone 5... I love to kiss you and hug you... thank you
[Zenfone 5 General] jlaiglesialozano:
that dont will work

That method will not work.

It will give you an error because the file is not well renamed.

I´m afraid that you will have to downgrade by ADB.
[Zenfone 5 General] kloroform:
Hi all, I am new to this forum , I am a Zenfone 6 user, i have noticed that after the Kitkat update the LED notification light is not customizable.

Earlier I had my whatsapp notification light set to red but I am noticing green led notification light but its set to red. I have tried Light flow but with that its green too for various notifications.

Are you guys having same problem? Can you please check if you haven't noticed? or am I the only one!! :(
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
How can I downgrade my zf5 from 4.4 to 4.3?

My WiFi disabled after upgrading to KK.

Reset factory didn't fix it.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Try to re-update to KK
[Zenfone 5 General] scarpeta8:
KitKat Root: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/10/one-click-root-for-zenfone-kitkatjb.html
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
i try to re-update to KK but wifi still disable

plz tell me how can i downgrade to 4.3
[Zenfone 5 General] erminiuccio:
Sorry for my stupid question: after rooting can i move app to sd like jb? And what app i must use?

Thank you for the patience and sorry for my poor poor english :)
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
I'm on KK not rooted and I can do that...
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
It doesn't seem to work on my KitKat T00J
[Zenfone 5 General] dcohy:
Yeah, the kitkat root doesn't work for me either. Survival mode was also unable to bring root over to kitkat. :( i hope official root for kitkat comes soon!
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
KK firmware lack of AsusLiveDemo/AsusLiveDemoService apk

I believe root_zenfone v1.4.6r still can root KK, IF those 2 apks+odex were included in KK firmware under system/app folder b4 we flashed it. I've experienced the same situation during previous JB once i accidently removed those files that cause root_zenfone hacking..failed.

The question is how to modify the stock firmware .zip without losing signature. Without root, adb push these files into system/app is impossible. Any idea guys?
[Zenfone 5 General] ahhl:
if we can modify? might as well insert su, busybox into system/bin
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Haha.. u r damn rite. We hv to just wait for a workin' root tool then.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
unable to download

can you mirror the download link of that apk file because now on webstorage site it saying that "the files downloaded over this page is over the limit. Please try again after 12hours"

if you have that apk then please upload it here or any sharing site and can you please share the download link?
[Zenfone 5 General] shinink:
Does anyone notice that proximity sensor isn't working sometimes?is that a rom bug?i mean when i make a call the screen doesn't get black..it happend's few times...
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
no

no i didn't get any problem like that

did any one found way 2 root after KitKat update:confused::confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
yep, it happens.

and because the screen is still on, the hold button also gets pressed by mistake if you're holding the phone so that it touches your cheek.

Oh and BTW, someone on ZenFone blog said that TowelRoot worked for them.

But I've tried multiple times with TowelRoot and Framaroot. Didn't work. :(

Maybe we should just unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash Su.
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
I have uploading Towel Root App. But be warned that it does not work as advised. Nobody has confirmed that it works other than the OP of the forum. I tried it myself and no matter what I try it does not work !
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
failed

even i tried it many times in many ways by varying those numbers but no good:( :(

am thinking to unlock the bootloader and flash recovery, flash su then re-lock bootloader but if i do this will the warranty void?:confused:

i mean if ever i get problem with this phone i have to rush to service center because there are no developers for ZenFone 5 and no custom kernels or roms.:mad:

if ever there is a custom kernel and rom then am ready to unlock the bootloader and do the full root;)
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
I doubt the dude at Zenfone Blog was lying. Coz nobody other than him has managed to make it work. And of course , framaroot also does not work. I think in few days somebody will manage to make an official root.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
He isn't lying. He's just reporting on news that was given to him by some G+ user.

The screenshots are credited to that user.

The blogger himself is quite reliable. Maybe the person who fed him the screenshots actually rooted Jelly Bean, but, because of some confusion, reported that he'd rooted KitKat.
[Zenfone 5 General] Hyttulo:
After the update I can't use the standard Google Keyboard anymore (play.google.com says "This app is incompatible with your device").

Just to know, am I the only one?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
who is that g+ user

if you know that g+ user lets contact him and ask did he root for real or faking?

look at this screenshot it states device as Asus_T00F_4.4.2

[IMG="look at this screenshot it states device as Asus_T00F_4.4.2"]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e65PTXnwXu0/VDAweb5mwCI/AAAAAAAACL0/d208Yl4Fh_M/s1600/Screenshot_2014-10-04-16-13-26.jpg[/IMG]

even you can observe the battery icon which slightly dim(previously it used to bright in JB 4.3):silly:
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Well you are actually right. I did notice the battery icon. I thought it was possible with some theming kits. But the crazy thing is nobody so far could confirm this app. I dont think anybody rooted with this Towel app. He might have rooted using some other method. This towel app is created by George Hotz who is quite famous hacker. He did say it might not be compatible with lesser known devices !!!
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
lets see

well i found him on google+ and messaged him over hangouts lets see if he replies and if he does i will post ASAP:good:
[Zenfone 5 General] scarpeta8:
Sorry guys, apparently the above method does NOT work in most, if not all cases. Should have tested it myself before posting it here.
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
i remove my sim cards and reset factory

after this my wifi is able but when i insert my sim card wifi is diabled

plz somebody help me
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
reinstall the JB last package and then KitKat package

download the last JB update of V1.18.xx.10 then do a factory reset and now update it with KitKat package

make sure you install the JB update of V1.18.xx.

10

before updating to KitKat i did in the same way and i didn't get any problems like wifi or apn or display settings.

just dont panic all you have to do is clean install

:highfive: :good:

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Oops am sorry you are already on kitkat right?

you can't downgrade to JB.

i guess you have ZenFone 6. yes many are reporting wifi issue on ZenFone 6 after kitkat update.

may its a bug from the ASUS itself so they will release another Firmware fixing that wifi issue.

i have Zenfone 5 so i suggested u for reinstalling again.

sorry again:mad: :mad: :eek:
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
tnx

i have zenfone 5 too

2 of my friends have the same problme on zenfone 5 ...

i dont know what i can do . . .
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
can u please explain how to gain root access again after KitKat update??

i've been sitting on this forum and surfing every site for rooting again but every time it fails

i too made root access survival in both rootzenfone.apk v1.4.6r and also in supersu(pro) but after updating to KitKat it lost root access and as u stated i too rebooted nearly 20times and i got fed up with rebooting so i made a factory reset and tried to install rootzenfone.apk again but every it fails

pls help me in rooting it again

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well in that case perform a factory reset in droidboot and wipe data in recovery if necessary and then place the update zip file in internal SD and look for system to detect the update file

if it doesn't detect let the file be in internal storage and now try to push it by adb sideload( pushing from sideload gives error while updating but don't worry just press reboot system now) now system will detect the update file in internal storage and clickon it update starts and it may solve your problem

:good:
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
factory reset in droidboot didnt fix wifi

can you tel me more about this (adb sideload)?
[Zenfone 5 General] reinjoy:
KK rooted

-after I updated my rooted (thru v1.4.4r) JB Z5WW to KK, I noticed that titanium cant gain root access even when CPU-Z says YES it is rooted...SuperSU is still there though...and I also enabled the survival mode before updating to KK..

-so I downloaded rooting tool v1.4.6r and started to reroot my KK Z5 but it says FAILED..

-I tried to reroot it twice thru v1.4.6r but still it failed..

-so I rebooted it and VIOLA I gained root again! I don't know and I cant explain why it was so..just happy to have root access again..lol :laugh:

-you may try guys..

-salute!
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
i hope you have adb drivers and intel mobile drivers and asus drivers installed on your pc

if not google it and instal them

now when you enter into droidboot menu you will find a option recovery and enter into recovery and press power vol up and down buttons at a time then u will see commands on screen

select apply update from adb

now connect your mobile to pc and type the command adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user.zip (commands are for windows and zenfone 5 with WW SKU)

now it pushes the package into the recovery and u can see the progress there on command screen and after completion of 100% it will update by itself

if fails while updating as i said place the UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.9-user.zip file over the internal storage and once connect your mobile to pc and there after system will auto detect the UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.9-user.zip file as system update file

unpack or extract the actual package you downloaded from asus website and there u will find this UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.9-user.zip package

place this UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.9-user.zip package in internal storage and once connect it to pc and remove it

now u will see notification stating system update package found
[Zenfone 5 General] hutjeflut:
i still dot get why there isnt a tool from asus sony google and so on to simply root. it should be easy for them and they know 90% of the people want it.

Why keep closing loopholes knowing your ony irritating your customers.

The first factory to release a root tool for all his devices and roms and ota updates will see a big boost in sales so why not do it instead of

keep bugging users with locking it and keep putting crap software in the roms...

btw any battery reports on a full cycle on 4.4?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Awesome battery life lol
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
yep rooted

got irritated by this oneclick root and towel root method so i just unlocked the bootloader of my ZenFone 5 and flashed philz recovery and flashed supersu

guess what now my ZENFONE 5 is rooted for permanent

i can share how i did it if anyone wants to know

WARNING: this method of rooting makes your zenfone 5 lose warranty

not recommended for people who wants the warranty of their ZENFONE 5

:D :o
[Zenfone 5 General] ahhl:
may i know which philz recovery to use
[Zenfone 5 General] tllim73:
Please share it. I am ready to root it.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
here you go bro

philz recovery http://www.mediafire.com/download/0ki2zajgpgc21b4/recovery_philz_t00f.img

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i

will

share with u guys just give me time to upload the files required and make it a complete post

it takes hell lot of time to upload because i stay in a hostel where the wifi speed is restricted to 30Kbps:(:crying: so please be patient till i upload the files and post