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[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
It's not that bro.. it's what official asus unlock tool actually do.. that u put in your step to root after upgrade to KitKat.. if we still can root via adb without running that apk, why need that?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
yes you are right but i read it on internet and i saw that everyone here in this thread are eagerly waiting for rooting their zf5 so i posted that process before the root process through adb came into existence

thats it

may be it will be useful for any others who wants their zf5 bootloader to be unlocked and want a custom recovery to flash any MODS(like DSP manager) and flash scripts using recovery(like Fly-on mod scripts)
[Zenfone 5 General] Schluker:
SW Bricked

Hi Guys,

I am becomming really desperate now.. I have tried to upgrade to KitKat, but something went wrong.. Now when I try to upgrade to KitKat using ADB, the phone tells me to install the latest 4.3 version first. When I do so I get

assert failed: getprop("ro.build.asus.sku") == "WW"

return code 8E:Error in /tmp/update.zip

(status 8)

E: fota_return_code 403

Installation aborted

I would really appreciate any help!
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Which tool? I cant remember whether i've ever posted in this thread b4 or not.

But i remember its name z4_deodexer (u can google 4 it). It's actually base on Kamome deodexer for Xperia 4.4 that will automatically deodexed system/app & system/framework on ur lappy/pc but manually push back to ur zf5. It's for kitkat.. but can work with JB too coz Z4 with Z5 & Z6 just received KitKat.. u should know Z4 = Zenfone 4 :laugh:
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
did u upgrade to last update package of JB which is V1.18.40.10??

you should update to V1.18.40.10 before applying KITKAT update package:p
[Zenfone 5 General] fcsprovenzano:
It is because we don't have WW firmware on your phone. You have to downgrade your phone to 1.14 firmware and then change it to WW firmware. Search on the beginning of this post how to do that.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
i have zf5 and yeah i updated to KK long back itself

but its hard to push each and every app manually right?

anyways thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
What build number are u now?..try search the thread bro.

If u r already on WW 1.18.40.10, then u must extract recovery.img from KK firmware itself then do 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' 1st b4 'adb sideload <KK firmware>.zip'
[Zenfone 5 General] Schluker:
I have no ****ing idea what just happened, but my phone managed to het to a stage (when turning on) where the "powered by intel" shows and then I get ASUS screen with some kind of a circling loader... I am really confused now :D:confused:

EDIT: the phone managed to boot to android... Lucky I guess :D

EDIT: I guess I did what what k0m3n9 suggested... I went berzerk and it somehow worked :D so sorry for the spam guys...
[Zenfone 5 General] mepsnet:
I had the same problem, just do this, from UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user extract recovery.img and copy it to your adb folder together with UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user. In your adb folder right click by holding shift and choose Run CMD here. On your device go to droidboot now in your CMD Terminal window write this:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

do not close CMD Terminal window

now enter in recovery by holding volume down and while holding press fast twice volume up, select update from adb.

now in your CMD terminal window write this:

adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user.zip

(you can also just drag and drop UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.19.40.6-user but there must be a space between them. Press Enter

After it is all complete select wipe cach partition and reboot after that.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Hmm.. tried just now.. it's workin'
[Zenfone 5 General] Solitario88:
Is availble new KK version for zenfone 5?

Inviato dal mio SM-N9005 con Tapatalk
[Zenfone 5 General] shinink:
Does anyone noticed tha the KK version isn't anymore availiable on asus support site?:confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] devilucifer85:
İn olur country, asus remove kitkat update from their page. İ think there is a problem.
[Zenfone 5 General] anarchian:
I have made a full deodexed and slightly modified UL-ASUS_T00G-WW-2.19.40.15-user.zip (made also UL-ASUS_T00G-WW-2.19.40.15-user.zip long ago -but back then there's no way to flash it), but still working on the updater-script errors, no to mention that the existing CWM PhilZ Touch Recovery for zen6 is still laggy..

EDIT:

New and hopefully improved kitkat due next week
[Zenfone 5 General] datsoy:
im getting error in adb sideloading the package

assert failed: getprop ("ro.build.asus.sku") == "WW"

returncode 8E: error in /tmp/update.zip

(status 8

E: fota_return_code 403

installation aborted

i guess its because of xposed framework installed which is the app_process in /system/bin and luckypatcher's patch in core.odex

i cant revert the changes using adb because the bootloader is locked.

is there any way i can fix this?

can i fix this if i downgrade my firmware using procedure in OP?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
May be you should checkout the starting page or posts of this thread

Theres a way described to downgrade
[Zenfone 5 General] shahnaz:
good day, all my mate in here.

sadly by accident my wife asus zenfone 5 is on KITKAT now.

is it there is possible to downgrade to previous ROM?

sorry for my bad english, and thank you all for attention.
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Hi guys.

Idk, apparently the exposed method in op didnt work for me. I am in the latest jb before kk,just updated yesterday.

I did the op for installing exposed, but i created the conf folder with root browser.

And now the framework was installed,but not running after rebooting (thrice already)

Anyway to solve? Or was my steps amiss?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
I read this on one of the threads

I followed these steps and i installed xposed without any issue and using greenify,gravity box and unbounce modules perfectly

Here is the procedure

I don't remember the xda member to give credits to him because i copied that text and saved in a file for my future use and i hope it will be useful to you now

Step1: download xposed apk and install the apk. DO NOT RUN APP AND DO NOT INSTALL FRAMEWORK.

Step2: Run command promt (Run / cmd). assume adb folder is on C:\ drive and you are now in C:\ADB

Step 3: Type following (or copy and paste)

-->adb devices (make sure your phone show!)

-->adb shell (hit Enter)

-->su (hit Enter, then look on your phone and touch OK)

-->echo 148 > /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/conf/jit_reset_offset (hit Enter)

-->chmod 664 /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/conf/jit_reset_offset (hit Enter)

Arrow marks are for specifying commands don't type them in command prompt

Step4: Now go to app drawer and run Xposed which you installed earlier. Touch "Framework" and touch "Install/Update"

DONE. Now install addons.
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Yes,this is the same with the one in op. I improvised a bit by adding the conf folder manually before echoing jit reset offset since the folder is not there at the first time. And noe xposed failed me:(
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
Yes i know we have to create conf folder in data/data/de.robv.xxxxxxxx

But this worked for me on zenfone 5 and i have rebooted more than thrice and didn't lose framework patched by xposed

Try uninstalling and delete the de.robv.android.xposed.installer from data/data folder

If you are on kitkat delete the de.robv.android.xposed.installer folder from Android/data/ de.robv.android.xposed.installer stored on internal storage(i guess)

Just to make sure for clean install again

Now install the xposed apk and follow the procedure of creating folder and echoing and chmoding

That may work
[Zenfone 5 General] datsoy:
yes,ive tried to downgrade but still no success.

today i send my cp to service center, for repair.

wish meluck for the result tommorrow noon.
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Not working. I've retried it. During the framework install, it said that it has failed while writing data to .../conf/modules.list
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Thank you. It didnt work for me. I think some other app of mine is conflicting with this setting. Anyway I have gone to my app Night Keeper which will help me until I isolate the issue. Thanks again !
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
[MENTION=1808003]quyvinh[/MENTION],

someone gave me a tip about a new rooting toolkit for Zenfones and it was said to also root KitKat.:D here's the link to the tool: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/10/zenfone-how-to-root-zenfone-kitkat.html?spref=fb&m=1
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
When I installed xposed, I ddn't have to do this. Just installed xposed and the framework and most modules work.
[Zenfone 5 General] phrozenflame:
Battery Feedback

Hi guys,

Non-root, with greenify, Not getting much screen time beyond 4-4:30 hours, any way to improve without rooting yet?

Rajgopi, how much screen time you're getting with unbounce and greenify on root?

Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
The simplest way to fix this kind of issue is to boot on safe mode and then uninstall the app or xposed module which brings issues :

boot your phone

whatch the notification led

when the led is red, then press volume - until phone is boot to safe mode

go to settings/application/all, and find the app. just tap on it, then uninstall it (or just delete app's data could fix some issu too)

then reboot.

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From my experience (ZF 5, firmware 4.3) :

Xposed 2.4.1 : can be installed without any specific procedure

>2.4.1 : must follow this procedure

I have not installed yet xposed on KK, but assume is the same...
[Zenfone 5 General] clickjack:
Rooting the Zenfone 5

I have the following build number

ASUS_T00J_WW_user_2.19.40.6_20140927_8163

Baseband version

1434_1.4.39.2_0922

Kernel version

3.10.20-262908-g3ebb293

Do I need to unlock the bootloader before rooting or can I just apply the below mentioned rooting method?! :confused:

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/10/zenfone-how-to-root-zenfone-kitkat.html?spref=fb&m=1

Sorry, I am not used to this bootloader stuff. Last thing I want is a dead phone.

I had an S3 before which was very simple to root and upgrade :D

Thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
The blog post you've linked to has a script.

It'll unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery which will install SuperSU, revert back to the stock recovery and then relock the bootloader so that you'll still get ota updates.

Just follow the instructions, sit back and relax. ;)

The dev has already done most of the work for you.

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I installed Xposed 2.7 yesterday without doing any of this.

Got into a bootloop, but a cache wipe solved that.

Been using Xposed since then, and on the whole, things seem to be OK.

Though the phone did freeze once during boot up. Had to do a hardware reboot.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
So you're telling me I can just simply install Xposed then boot into recovery then wipe cache?
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
It can be done, but like I said, the phone has frozen once.

I actually just uninstalled Xposed....

pulling up Terminal Emulator to modify that file as per the ops instructions.
[Zenfone 5 General] dunghnguyen:
Tks for your share!

I read this...understood well...so u meant we can do up / down any rom version without any issue. Do u try out for all those cases?

for the adb sideload, I suggest you rename the rom file to something likes rom.zip then we will go with 'adb sideload rom.zip' should be the easier way for everyone. Hope this helps.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
No i didn't mean you can do ups and downs with rom

I too got a bootloop after installing xposed framework and messing up with some system file to remove external sd card restriction

Then i flashed all the stuff i said and updated the package using adb sideload and it worked for me so i thought it might help you too and posted it

Regarding renaming i don't want to confuse you(adding extra stuff like rename) so i wrote in that way so that you dont get confused with package

Anyways thanks for the suggestion

Happy to hear that you are out of bootloop
[Zenfone 5 General] dunghnguyen:
no..I just read your comment then I asked to make clear for me...just in case ..tks!
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
All the best

Don't worry everything will be fine bro

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:thumbup: :beer:
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Am I alone have this issue on 4.4.2..?

Done downgraded to 4.3, rooted, deodexed and TWRP. Restore back TWRP backup. TB, LP, RootEx all seems work with ext-sd like b4. Back to normal life :D
[Zenfone 5 General] clickjack:
Asus ZenFone 5 root successful

Thanks Sleepy! The phone is now rooted. Though the process wasn't quite relaxing :p

Say, have you guys been able to install CWM or TWRP on the Zen?!
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
There are custom recoveries complied by Shakalaca, but most people aren't installing them as you have to keep the bootloader unlocked when you're running a custom recovery.

And unlocked bootloader=no ota updates.

BTW anyone notice that thermals are less constrained on KitKat?

CPU hovers on 62-64°C (runs at 1600 Mhz) for quite some time after boot up.
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
Mine, Xposed 2.6.1 and 2.7 experimental1 on 4.3 and KK work fine without following procedure.
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
I need an app to calibrate my battery. I don't use my phone about 8 hours and battery is discharged 15% or more.

Dose anyone has this problem?

2nd question: how can i root my zenfone 5? (Android 4.3)
[Zenfone 5 General] nebullus_sg:
yes. this make me crazy.
[Zenfone 5 General] dunghnguyen:
I upgraded to KK ww 2.19.40.6 sucessfully from last Friday with no any issue...it runs smoothly now, rooted along with cwm recovery no problem :)
[Zenfone 5 General] clickjack:
Yes battery issue is a problem for me. Currently on KitKat 4.4.2 (Rooted)

The processor doesn't go below 800 MHz and most of the cores don't go into standby. Reason why the battery keeps draining.

For rooting, I suggest you upgrade to KK 4.4.2 and follow the steps in the link below

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/10/zenfone-how-to-root-zenfone-kitkat.html?spref=fb&m=1

You can download your USB drivers from here

http://support.asus.com/download.as...ne 5&p=39&s=1&os=32&hashedid=96nqlxHp1VKV4Rdz
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
But we can still download the update files from the ASUS website and flash them using custom recoveries right? Or is there a way to lock the bootloader? Sorry, If this was already answered.
[Zenfone 5 General] clickjack:
My CPU doesn't go into standby. Always hovering at 800 MHz even after the update
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
to remove external sd restriction on kk

this app can help you

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en

it edits the platform.xml file located in /system/etc/permissions

if you want to edit it manually then use a file explorer like ROOT EXPLORER because it backups the original file with same permissions in the same directory with .bak extension( just in case if you want to restore the file just remove .bak extension)

go to /system/etc/permissions

platform.xml will be located at the end of the directory

open or edit it

locate the following lines:

<permission

name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

< group gid="sdcard_rw" />

</permission>

if you got it then add a line between the permissions tag like below

<permission

name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

< group gid="sdcard_rw" />

< group gid="media_rw" />

</permission>

screenshot attached below for ease
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
Root, a word from ShakaLaka

Guys, for those willing to root following this: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/10/zenfone-how-to-root-zenfone-kitkat.html please use V2 so it doesn't change your rom to TW

this is what he wrote to me:

Shaka Huang: oh it's been fixed in RootZenFone5KitKatv2 ?

sorry my article is not in english version so there might be some misunderstanding ?

after some feedback I add correct recovery for each versions

so v2 should be working right

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

I also asked him about the possibility to make an app to root, he told me:

I'm working on it but don't know when will be available

Very nice guy Shaka, Kudos to him.
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
When i upgrade to KK my wifi is disabled so i downgraded to 4.3

I want root 4.3
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
for 4.3 just use rootzenfone apk http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/09/download-rootzenfone-146r-apk.html
[Zenfone 5 General] hutjeflut:
Baatery indocator problem

I still have the battery indicator problem many faced earlyer on in the topic.

i started my Phone from the factory with 1.17 then updated a minor patch to 1.17.40 (problem started after this) then updated

to 1.18.40 and problem did not go away even tho patchnotes said it would.

I did a factory reset several times and this did not fix it either.

I also charged fully and reset cache and reset cache at 5% and charged in off mode and neither of these things fixed it.

So i downloaded a root battery calibration ap charged full and calibrated but this also did not fix it.

I know my Phone can get 8 hours from a charge as i have gotten that the first charges before the update.

Anyone has another idea that might fix this problem? i have it rooted with 1.4.4 and dont really want to do a full manual rom install if i dont have to.

Its silly that everytime im at 8% i need to go and wipe cache to use the remaining 45 to 50% battery charge.
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
Even in 4.3, processor wont got below 800MHz. This is the specification of Atom Z2560 & Z2580. Try installing NoFrills CPU control and see what the minimum clock frequency you can set. Take note that this phone isn't running ARM processor but instead x86 processor.

The best you can do to maximize battery life is set CPU governor to ondemand as interactive favors performance. If you can live a slight performance hit and notice stuttering in animations then give it a shot.
[Zenfone 5 General] clickjack:
I tried SetCPU. Minimum frequencies are at 800MHz. So you are saying that x86 based processors don't go into standby when idle?!
[Zenfone 5 General] datsoy:
yeah thanks.

i send it without telling them i rooted it.

i hope the agent wont investigate the phone for root or modifcation. haha. so my warranty wont void. :p
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
Where is the warranty agent? HAve problem with my phone but do not know where to send for warranty?

Live in USA
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
Anyone else experiencing problems running Xposed?

I started out with Xposed 2.7.1 but the phone was freezing up and systemui was crashing, so I rolled back to older versions.

Experienced similar problems with v2.6.1

Now on v2.5, haven't encountered a problem yet. But this version has an older XposedBridge. :(

---------- Post added at 11:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:11 PM ----------

Both options are open to you.

You can flash the system image when Asus uploads it to the support site, or you can relock the bootloader.

But to relock the bootloader it is absolutely necessary to have stock recovery.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
steps to downgrade from KK to JB (NO root)

1. Download Platform-tools here - extract it into ur pc let say c:/platform-tools

2. Download modified img recovery from http://www.mediafire.com/download/r0rslaz1wdp4y70/1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img - put this into c:/platform-tools too. *Note this is for WW, for the rest just get it here

3. Download <4.3 firmware>.zip (if u dont have any on ur pc) - check OP for link.. let say u r using UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.18.40.9-user.zip - put this into same folder c:/platform-tools

4. Make sure u already enable USB debugging @ Developer options under Settings (To get it just click 7x @ About/Software information/Build number)

5. On ur windows run cmd -

-> type cd\platform-tools - to ensure u run next command from right folder :p

-> type adb devices this is to make sure ur phone connected to ur pc via adb (1st time connect will get notification on ur phone)

-> type adb reboot bootloader - wait until ur phone enter bootloader

-> type fastboot flash recovery 1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img - wait until it completes

6. At ur phone select recovery - it it will reboot into recovery, when u get droid image just press&hold volume-down + press&release volume-up

7. Select adb sideload - phone will prompt waiting adb sideload command from ur pc.. now back to cmd prompt on ur pc

-> type adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.18.40.9-user.zip - wait until it finished.

8. Once completed on ur phone recovery it's better to select reset factory setting..

9 Continue to windows cmd prompt

-> type fastboot reboot-bootloader

REBOOT
[Zenfone 5 General] Cesang:
This problem can easily be fixed by using one of the apps you can find in the store searching SD fix KitKat
[Zenfone 5 General] hristcroixqwerty:
System hangup when Greenify activated (4.4.2)

My phone will hanged up when I activated the boost mode on greenify.. any ideas how to fix this?:(
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
Did the phone go black screen? I activated boost mode on mine awhile ago and it ddnt hang. Just wait for it.
[Zenfone 5 General] vnzdeath:
Update

there is an update today, V2.19.40.18 (WW) - 2.19.40.18_20141003_8008 release-keys but i can't seem to find it in the ASUS site, any idea on how to manually sideload it? or where can i find the OTA update in the phone so i can manually sideload it? thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] dcohy:
I just updated to V2.19.40.18 by OTA. Forgot to turn on survival mode in supersu, root lost. Can same kitkat root tool work for the new update?
[Zenfone 5 General] shibabz03:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nke445lr6hj7uvg/WW_500_0927_1003_20141003.zip?dl=0

V2.19.40.18 (WW) - 2.19.40.18_20141003_8008 release-keys

for those who wants manual update.. just copy this on root internal memory
[Zenfone 5 General] javal999:
Guys, I've a problem when I update my Asus Zenfone 5 (ASUS_T00F) with SKU WW and curently used firmware 1.16. I'm about to update my firmware to 1.18, but during the update, they display an error message :

Device image SKU: CUCC

OTA image SKU : WW

assert failed: getprop('ro.build.asus.sku") == "WW"

return code 8E:Error in /data/media/0/UL-ASUS-TOOF-WW-1.18.40.9-user.zip (status 8)

E:fota_return_code 403

E:install of /data/media/0/UL-ASUS-TOOF-WW-1.18.40.9-user.zip failed with status 1

installation aborted.

E:Installation failed with status 1

E:Cannot load volume /misc!

So, What should I do? can anyone help me?

Thanks for answering
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
SuperSU survived after update?

did you lose root access after upgrading to V2.19.40.18 (WW) - 2.19.40.18_20141003_8008 release-keys??

i mean by enabling survival mode in supersu did it survived OTA update??

i got OTA update notification and downloaded the package and postponed installation

waiting for your reply to know that did the update kept root access as usual or killed it?

if yes it didn't affect root then i will update or else i wont update:confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] shibabz03:
just check survival mode & you'll be fine.. just as long as your preloaded apps are there...

im on the latest updated rooted...
[Zenfone 5 General] scarpeta8:
OK, I've done it.

What happened was it would appear you've lost root at first:

But after reboot, all is fine:

Enjoy!!