yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
You can try updating using firmware over the air.

The letters you see such as TW, CHN, CHT, WW are all SKUs and to be honest I have no idea what it means but I do know it states your phones variant. TW are Taiwan exclusive phones along with CHT but CHT is carrier exclusice. They are the very first ones to get the updates. Meanwhile WW is the worldwide variant and is available across the world.

KitKat is rootable only through unlocking your bootloader but it voids your warrant however, RajGopi made a way to unlock it without voiding your warranty and there is no specific root method for ZenFone 5s
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
link to root Zenfone 5 KitKat updated

everything will be fine n your zenfone will be rooted(if you understand n follow the steps properly)

here is the linkhttp://xdaforums.com/android/help/root-zenfone-5bootloader-unlock-recovery-t2896589
[Zenfone 5 General] iamaniff:
T00j_ww 1.18.40.9 = ww

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still waiting
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
guys happy news, i just found out the reason for the pathetic battery life of this phone. it was google play services.. for those who updated to kitkat and still have only 10 hours of battery life in normal use, i found out it was google play services which was responsible for this. google accounts manager and google location service, google sync.

after disabling those services , now i got around 20 hours of battery life on moderate use and standby time has greatly improved. battery drains only 3% in around 8 hours standby time. i dont know it was only for me but i thought i should share it with you
[Zenfone 5 General] shinink:
and how we disable them ?
[Zenfone 5 General] itkoltai:
TVQS

TVQS works on my AZ5
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
This is not my case. BTW, how many hours of screen on?
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
around 8 hours
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
there is no WW update on asus site,

how can i change WW to TW ? (ZF5) ww.1.18
[Zenfone 5 General] TheAkshay:
What is TVQS?
[Zenfone 5 General] itkoltai:
Team Viewer Quick Support
[Zenfone 5 General] Patrick Pereira:
How to disable?
[Zenfone 5 General] Pedrogelli:
More Questions

Thanks for the reply, now i have more question:

What's exacly the bootloader? Why we can unlock and lock again?

When I check if there is update for my android system says it's latest version. I'm on V1.18.40.9, on Asus site have V2.19.40.18 for WW, so why my system says that's updated to last version? They have a note on V2.19.40.18 update, "Please make sure update software version V1.18.40.10 first before update to software version V2.19.40.18", i will need to manually update to V1.18.40.10 to receive V2.19.40.18 OTA? Why my system don't update to kk via OTA by it self?

I would love to keep the warranty or at least have a guaranteed option to be able to recover collateral, which would be the safest way to root to keep the warranty or be able to recover it without problems? I don't feel need to update to KK because i don't see much difference between the JB and KK. Worth upgrading to KK? I do not want more headaches. I want to have warranty because i bought Zenfone 5 I bought 3 days ago and i'm afraid xD

Thanks! I'll try it if i update to kk.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
1.Every Android phone has bootloader that instructs the operating system and kernel how to boot(boot normally)....it is almost impossible to flash custom roms or custom recoveries or custom kernels with locked bootloader

sometimes even rooting is also almost(coz nothing is impossible) won't be a piece of cake on bootloader locked devices.........thats why people go unlocking bootloader to flash custom recoveries n then they can flash roms or any flashable zips like mods n patches to system

android is open source so there is always way for users to modify their system if they ask for

2.its a common issue that sometimes the system updates are not visible by settings-->about phone-->system updates but you will find official updates on ASUS official websites...download from there n place it in internal storage n phone automatically detects the update package

and yes you have to update to V1.18.40.10 before upgrading to Kitkat

3.i personally suggest stick to JB(kitkat has sd card restrictions,soft reboots with some apps if you are rooted on kitkat,battery life is good with JB comapared to Kitkat)
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
For your 2nd question, I experienced that as well. In my case, it happens because I didn't buy the device intended for my country. And so, I have installed all the updates manually since.

3rd, a lot of work has been done in kitkat by asus team. Not to disrespect that, but the changes are a bit subtle. So if you dont need the changes stated in the changelog, you're free to stay at the latest jb. If you do, you can root it easily and with (almost) no wrong steps.

Aside of that, when I press the back button during an app, it sometimes return to the last active app instead of closing the current one. Sometimes it jumps to chrome and reload as if I'd press the back button when in chrome. Sometimes it just go back to the other previous app, and so on until all the previous apps is reopened, than it will return to homescreen. Anyone else experiencing this?
[Zenfone 5 General] iamaniff:
Any news about CM11?
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
Hello,

the question is more "what can be disable" than how.

Google play service include something like 190 services. Which one can be disable ?

From my side, I disable the two more battery drainer (userpresence and wearable, cause I don't use any google wear functionalities), but sure that some others can be disable without risk.

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Yes, I did experience the same behavior with kitkat. I wasn't sure if it was a bug or a kitkat feature...

And I also experienced some other bugs/behaviors (I hadn't with JB4.3) :

- no more autosize text on internet browser (stock one, chrome and maxthon)

- when browsing internet, it is impossible to choose an external video player to play video. (****in HTML 5....). the video is displayed in the integrated browser player (but i prefer use MXPlayer...)

- KK no more supports application full access to external sdcard. I had to install a xposed module in order to recover that functionality (my titanium backup are in my sdcard, not in the internal memory...)

- the KK GPS notification icon is just unuseful. The JB one shows if the GPSstatus is connected or searching. The KK icon just show if location is on or off. No information about the status of the gps... I had to install (again) a xposed module in order to recover the old JB GPS notification icon

- and some others that I cannot remember right now.

I had tested all KK release (2.18, 2.20, 2.20.40.9), and no change regarding what I mention above.

same for you guys ?

I downgrade to JB for now.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Haha I want a screen I don't believe you at all :')
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
So do I.

8hrs screen on is just impossible with this device.

Even you disable all google services and all connections, i'm not sure the screen can stay ON for 8 hrs.

If it is really the case, then please post a screen and tell us step by step how you do.

I am ready to buy you more than one beer of you can explain me how to do!
[Zenfone 5 General] Yakshu:
how to gain back warranty after unlocking bootloader

Thanks for your extremely useful tutorial. I am using ASUS Zenfone 5 ww version & have unlocked my bootloader. Now i am afraid as warranty is being voided. Is there any way to get back to the previous state..? Please help me out....
[Zenfone 5 General] amaru97:
Firmware 2.99.40.15 !??

Hi,

I've just purchased a Zenfone 6 which has come with ww firmware version 2.99.40.15.

I can't find reference to this anywhere.

I'm pretty sure is has the CUCC SKU.

I'm a novice but want to install the stock standard Asus ww firmware.

Can someone let me know how I do this.

Currently I have KK 4.4.2 running but it's full of Chinese apps.

Thanks.
[Zenfone 5 General] Bangnop:
whats wrong with garranty ? are you going to drop it to sea ? as long you have problem with software or fw, many people here can help you out..
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
You can just relock it.

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Wonder why official zf5 fw ver V2.20.40.9 WW still not been released :confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
We want prove like this.. see screenshot (mine after apply disable service apk)
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
Yeah and we want this one too
[Zenfone 5 General] rajeeshvk:
Asus Zefone 6 a real waste

Hi

I just bought zenphone 6 in september. It was working normally for couple of weeks . Now it is started giving issues .Every day 2-3 time just hangs .No browsing no f...cking games i do with this . Only on mail and calls .still its not worth to have this phone . in just 2Months i fedup .More serious problem after upgradation to kk 4.4 .Please help me with any solution ..

Rajeesh
[Zenfone 5 General] Sisqo:
Just a heads up, when you do a factory reset, it also wipes the internal storage, including photos, music, etc..just happened to me:) I did a factory reset to see if the proximity sensor bug when receiving calls is fixed..it seems that works ok for the moment
[Zenfone 5 General] aaaaaaziskurnia:
Can anyone tell me how to make device tree, kernel tree, and get the proprietary blobs for our zenfone?
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
okay friend, i did what you guys asked for.

here you can see my phone is giving around 8 HOURS of battery time ON SCREEN.

and still , battery is still 20% left and it ran for around one hour more before shutting itself.so it actually gave around 9 hours .but i had to sleep so i posted the screenshots now. lol

another thing to note here is i was on wifi all the time and also using whatsapp the whole time and as you all can see i am getting more than

8 hours on screen time

in my everyday use, battery always lasts for around 20 hours ..

also i mention i am not a heavy user:)
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
I have to keep a Singapore and a Chinese sim card. After running down the list of possible candidates (similar to yourself) with conditions being dual sim, 2 Gb RAM, and a screen from 4.7 - 5 I didn't have to worry about an endless number of choices anymore. And so I came also to similar end result and decided for it, knowing it's a Battery-Frankenstein.

BTW Your mobile provider market is f-ed up it seems.
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Now this is something!

First time I see. Now, can you tell us what services you kill? And do you use another messaging app at the same time(line,kakao,telegram,bbm,fbmess,etc)?
[Zenfone 5 General] KlydeXV:
Hey guys

Guys! I have just one question. I just bought this Zenfone 5 all because of its 2gb RAM. My problem is, i cannot edit my build.prop i have edited it many times. But there is no effect on my phone im using Zenfone 5 T00J (Rooted). Can please someone give me the right way to edit this build.prop? Market Helper doesnt help me. All i want is to download incompatible apps just like Modern Combat 5. Please. Please help :(
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
well i only used whatsapp along with line and also did 15 minutes of photography, listened to songs for an hour, browse some internet ,. normal usage ..

i dont know why my phone suddenly is giving me such a battery life but i know that i got the results after disabling 2 google play services that is google accounts manager and location manager
[Zenfone 5 General] karltan:
Same here purchased an Import from Lazada PH... Came from Hongkong. Seems that they flashed it before ship but the box and unit with serials are the same T00G WW says on the Box. But on DroidBoot it says only Product: Zenfone and Serial no. is all messed up. 1234567890abcde. Can we safely downgrade to official Firmware from this?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
And how do you do to get 3x more battery than all the users? :o
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
like i said friend.. . disabling google play services did the trick for me along with some other minor tweaks
[Zenfone 5 General] Yakshu:
Solved :)

I know you guys are fabulous out there for every Sw/fw problem.. But what about the Hw issues... anyway i have re-locked it by the fastboot method. Thank u for ur guidance...
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Goodle has disabled text reflow from KK on. Don't ask me why. Also no more useful gps icon as you mentioned. That together with some other issues and changes, KK = no-go.

BTW L - for those who will need the latest version number for emotionally increased penis-size - will be even harder to root than KK.

:)
[Zenfone 5 General] TheAkshay:
The problem is, there is more than one single build.prop

There are lots of. prop files in there and if you have to add a line to build.prop , (let's say hw.qemu.mainkeys=0 for example) you must add the line to all the .prop files there. It works this way for mine.
[Zenfone 5 General] COJR3:
Hi to all,

My zenfone 6 has microphone problem .When i called anybody , there is too much noise going from my mic. None of my friends can hear my voice because of my mic. (noise like too much wind etc.)

When i activate and deactivate handsfree speaker, mic fixing and working fine. I tried 1.18 and latest kitkat (2.19.40.18) result is same.

Please advise and thanks in advance.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
looks like a Zenfone 6 based on the way everything is spaced out and font is smaller.

that's how. ;)

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are you sure you're talking about the zf5 and not the zf6?
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
yes man i am absolutely sure
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
can you please make a tutorial/attach screenshots of what we should do to get battery life like yours?
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
i dont know what i did actually to make the battery last this longer but still i am listing all the things i have done ,i am still not an expert like you guys so i am not sure if these changes will have an effect for all of you and so for that i am sorry in advance but here we go.

1- i dont use zenui, i found out that nova launcher uses less battery

2-i have uninstalled all the useless system apps like whats next because i dont need that

3- i downclocked the cpu but not sure if it made any difference or not.

and now the steps which actually made the difference:

4-install greenify and greenify almost every service which even included system services but be carefull with that

5- disable google play services. i have only one google service running in background and rest i hibernated specially account manager and location manager . for me it had the biggest impact so do that..

and finally i dont use my phone that much , i am not a heavy user ..so i am still cant guarantee it will work for everyone but it did for me
[Zenfone 5 General] Patrick Pereira:
How do you use the clock on the cpu? Its version is 1.6?
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
thanks a lot :)

location services does eat up the battery lot
[Zenfone 5 General] pspx101:
to activate softkey buttons and disable capacitve buttons

Guys, i'm using zenfone 6 with jelly bean 4.3 firmware. I found out on how to activate softkey buttons and disable capacitive button.

To Activate Softkey buttons:

1. The phone must b rooted

2. Using rootexplorer, find ( build.a601cg.prop) in (system folder) and edit it using Open in Text Editor of the rootexplorer. then in the last part add this line

qemu.hw.mainkeys=0

and save.

To Disable Capacitive Buttons

3. Locate the folder (system/usr/keylayout/), and find (synaptics_dsx.kl) and edit it using Open in Text Editor of the rootexplorer. Then add symbol(#) like this:

#key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED

#key 102 HOME WAKE

#key 139 APP_SWITCH WAKE_DROPPED

and save. then reboot your zenfone... Hope this will help others.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
I screwed up again.

CF.Lumen driver up-date puts your device in a soft brick

I flashed the 2.19 recovery

Sideloaded the 2.20.40.8

Then I get signature verification failed.

What should I do? Should I try
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
hey can anyone tell me how i can disable push WAP messages on the stock messaging app, i couldnt find an option for it
[Zenfone 5 General] DiegoEnzo:
Version V2.20.40.9(WW)

guys anyone has information when Version V2.20.40.9(WW) will be released?
[Zenfone 5 General] ero78:
Sideload 2.19 first,, then 2.20
[Zenfone 5 General] gauravldg:
I am having proximity sensor issues, while on call. My screen glows continuously even when held near my ear during a call. I think my proximity sensor is not working on Zenfone 5. I am running on current firmware 2.20.40.9

Any one facing same problem?

Any one has a solution to my problem?

Thanks in advance
[Zenfone 5 General] shinink:
it's a bug of zen ui rom i think or in the code of rom..asus didn't gave so much attention on this even if we mention it a lot of times...did you do the updates manually or Over The Air?
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
screenshots removed

Is that repeatable any day?

I've throttled down my cpu as well to 1.6, don't use Google Unfairplay services, removed clowd+crowd stuff, etc. But no way I'd come near to this.
[Zenfone 5 General] amaru97:
Hi did you get anywhere with this?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Are u using root_zenfone_1.12r or 1.13r..? If 1.13r gave same error, try to uninstall all apps which require root.. ofcoz titanium backup to restore it back later :fingers-crossed:
[Zenfone 5 General] Noob Tech:
"Error in /cache/dlpkgfile" occur when you have modified / not original file of your present FW..

For error "fastboot.img" maybe you have installed custom recovery like TWRP/CWM, hope there is a backup file to restore it.. (fastboot.img)

Sori for bad english..
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Worked

Hei ! Thanks a lot for that. Yep it updated and I am on 1.17 . I dont think I will try installing Xpose again. Its a pain to download 600 MB file for update when all you need is 30 Mb. Thanks a ton for the message !
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
When you have the problem with xposed, easy way to do is reset to factory. No need to reload the rom.
[Zenfone 5 General] TheGodDevil:
Hi guys,

I have a huge problem. My Zenfone 5 ha as the CUC ROM 1.17.40.17.

How do I downgrade !?

I need help ..
[Zenfone 5 General] amleto90:
Build number Zenfone 5

Hi boys, I have a strange problem with my Zenfone 5 (16gb rom, 2gb ram, 2 ghz processor) I ordered from China and arrived today:

my build number is :

ASUS_T00F_CN_user_1.96.40.50_20190731_6736release-keys

Is it a standard version? Because in the web I've always found only number of version up to 1.17, while mine is 1.96! And also the date is strange, it seems to be 31/07/2019! How is it possible?

View attachment 2912245
[Zenfone 5 General] TheGodDevil:
I guys,

I solved the problem with CUCC.
[Zenfone 5 General] hristcroixqwerty:
bricked?

Okay, so I installed a font on my phone.. restart then bootloop. I know it's only a soft brick, so I factory reset. Still im stuck at bootloop. Is there a way to flash a rom?
[Zenfone 5 General] Tom G Alex:
Try downloading 600 mb latest ROM from ASUS website and then load it in phone internal memory. Then using droidboot I think you can make it detect the file and then flash
[Zenfone 5 General] hristcroixqwerty:
How can i load it if im in bootloop :/
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Crazy WiFi

Hi, I have a problem on one of the Zenfones I ordered. I read somewhere else about that without a solution. The problem is that the WiFi reconects all the time and I thought upgrading the firmware was the solution but is not. Anyone knows how to fix it?

EDIT: I read in forum HTCmania that it hapens in roaming network providers.
[Zenfone 5 General] tunglethanh90:
Bài viết rất hay Mr Vinh, Vinh Zenfone 4 ,Bên mỹ sài AT&t và Tmobile Ok chứ, 5 và sáu luôn ?
[Zenfone 5 General] dyulay:
Have you tried doing the adb sideload method in restoring your phone?
[Zenfone 5 General] TheGodDevil:
MD5 ERROR

Hi guys,

I have a small problem.

I was able to install the WW 1.14.40.50.

But when I try to install the updates I get an error.

"Sku device: TW"

"OTA: WW"

Why do I say that the SKU is still TW?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
I have the same problem! It's just the most annoying thing I ever seen :(

I tested with different wifi and it's just disconnecting and reconnecting all the time :(

Do someone have a solution?
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Do you also have a roaming network provider?
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
OH yeah dude you're awesome! I have a Roaming network provider! I turned my phone in airplane mode and no problem anymore!

:D
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Well well, now we've spotted the problem. I have reported Asus about this error, let's wait for a solution. :fingers-crossed:
[Zenfone 5 General] sgsI9003:
Basically asus says NOT to use cut sim instead use the actual micro sim from the service provider & this wifi problem is mostly being reported by cut sim users as it interfere with wifi connection. If you take sim out or disable it then wifi connection does not drop so best solution is to get a new micro sim.
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
I have one of my sims cutted and I have not the wifi problem, a friend of mine has it and he's a roaming provider so does the users that reported it in the spanish forum...
[Zenfone 5 General] Maddoxx99:
is there any kernel avail for 4.3 jb ??

thanks
[Zenfone 5 General] DevSwift1:
Ok guys! Who love open source??? Yes... We all love open source:D

My all sources for Zenfone 5 (of course W.I.P)

ZenfoneArea

https://github.com/ZenfoneArea

I hope that someone want help me:)
[Zenfone 5 General] killerkamatis:
Update even when rooted

Hi.,

If ever I root a zenfone 6.. can I still update the firmware using the file downloaded from Asus Support?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
I wish i could help.. unfortunately i'm not familiar with this github thingy..

Got a guide?
[Zenfone 5 General] DevSwift1:
I need people with good C# C++ java knowledge:) so if you aren't "familiar with this github thingy" you can't help
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Use Android Tuner and choose the option to de-odex System. On a stock odexed ROM it will not de-odex everything, it will just clean the odex files (which are now mis-matching since the system mashup).

Albeit I think you need the paid version of AT.
[Zenfone 5 General] amit kattal:
well for me .everyday i get around this much battery i think the reason here is that we both use the phone differently.. you may be using the phone a little more heavily then mine and if i use my phone continuously then i also dont get this much battery time, this time is only when i do casual moderate use
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Sure, there'll be no problem
[Zenfone 5 General] peter-k:
Could anyone send me an com.asus.message.apk? Is the KK one different from the JB one? Has anyone tried the KK one under JB? I don't mind trying.

My message.apk keeps on crashing whenever I write message to a new person.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
I feel too old already :p it has been almost 20 years since I left learning C language (1990-1993) :p:p

Well.. let give some space for fresh brain to help you on it :D

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I tot that .apk is supposed built to run on both JB & KK.. is there any different?

BTW here it is.. apk (deodexed) extracted from UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.18.40.10-user (JB)
[Zenfone 5 General] zdad:
Man, if you're learnig that language at 1990 than you are old :D.

At least you spend your time learning something, not just spamming the board like I did :rolleyes:

I learned c# but I dont think it is enough to help devswift with it cause I dont know java, too bad.

Btw, I had enough of this KK, if there're no WW updates from Asus next week, I'm returning to JB. The battery life is just so... arggh
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
How come u dont know java.. Bandung is on Java Island rite?? JK :laugh::D
[Zenfone 5 General] Sleepy!:
you can talk to Shaka Huang, [MENTION=1813976]shakalaca[/MENTION] on Twitter.

I'm sure he'll be interested.