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[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
There isn't Dalvik in Android L ;)
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Really? I tought you can switch from ART to Dalvik in Android L. Xposed users will feel the pain during the first days/weeks of Android L.

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Really? I tought you can switch from ART to Dalvik in Android L. Xposed users will feel the pain during the first days/weeks of Android L.
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
Switching from Dalvik to ART is supported in Kitkat. However, asus opted not to include it in our zenfone. Android Lollipop is strictly ART and Xposed creator made some comments regarding the change here. http://www.androidauthority.com/xposed-framework-lollipop-540928/
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
No, also other countries. I think you need to match your phones firmware, for example WW will allow OTA in India only and maybe a few other places. Any possible way of doing this?
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Tried yesterday with WW version 1.14 (current on the phone), went to OTA update and told me to update to CN version so I answerd NO...
[Zenfone 5 General] Sisqo:
just bought a zenfone 5, it had 1.14 ww, when i connected to wifi i got the notification for the 1.17 update, updated normally, so ota works. i got the 16gb z2560 cpu with 2gb ram:)
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
I wouldn't expect Romania to get them unless the zenfone is sold there? Where did you get it from?

I get no OTA updates at all. Phone is CN version on WW firmware.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sisqo:
From romania i bought it, but i don't know from which country came home because it has a uk charger adapter.

It's ww version, not cn.
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
UK plug means it is from either malaysia or singapore, both which come with ww firmware by default. You are lucky, and to get ota updates too :mad:

So as I understand, the ota update version depends on the country the phone is originally from. It seems some European countries are offered ota while others are not. Now I'm wondering if it would be possibly to change some file in the phone to trick ota into thinking you have an original WW version.
[Zenfone 5 General] Sisqo:
Yes it depends on the country.. same for any android device including nexus.. but as long as asus provides the files on its website, its ok. Any news on kitkat?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Pls read 1st post

Info updated by thread owner.. worth reading.
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
The ZenFone 5 will receive KitKat and Android L!

http://www.androidpure.com/asus-zen..._medium=twitter#sthash.pmH8tfDM.hhPfOGzF.dpbs
[Zenfone 5 General] sp00nsie:
ASUS Zenfone 6 Downgrade

I have a Zenfone 6 on CN 1.15, trying to downgrade so I can up it to WW.

I'm following the steps found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54451457&postcount=21

I don't have any (apparent) problems until I try and actually install the T00G1.14 rom. It does not detect when I copy the ZIP into internal storage, so I try and sideload it. I have no problems detecting device when using ADB normally, but in recovery it shows no devices connected when I use the "adb devices" command to check for it. Just to see I try and sideload the file anyway, but of course "error: device not found" is what I get.

What am I doing wrong? Why can't I find the device in recovery to sideload? I have ASUS and Intel drivers installed and have not had any problems using ADB up to this point.
[Zenfone 5 General] quyvinh:
Answered you on another thread. Look here
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Hi again! I can't finally update from any methods I read. I tried with OTA that doesn't find anything, and also with asus rom method (downloading zip and putting it into internal sd the file with WW...user.zip). Any ideas?

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Is that bad?? :(

EDIT: May I rename the rom WW to CN?
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
What firmware are you on now, and what are you trying to update to?
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
I'm on 1.14 and want todo update to the lastest 1.17 all WW
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
There is 2 types of 1.14

Are you on 1.14.40.50 or 1.14.40.16?
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
I'm on 1.14.40.50
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
If its already on WW 1.14.40.50 you shouldn't have any problems or need to rename from WW to CN

What's the exact problem you are having. Is it giving an error when installing, or file just not recognised when you move to phone storage?
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
When I put in the internal sd it's not recognized, it doesnt pop up any message

Off topic question: The bottom keys doesn't bright right?

EDIT:Worked on mine but I have another one more of my friend. What happens if he is in the .60 version on WW?
[Zenfone 5 General] spix123:
2 possible solutions

First is you must extract the zip from the downloaded zip and place this one in the phone storage. Second, you must unplug the usb before notification will pop up.
[Zenfone 5 General] Wolfillete:
Thank you, I'll try later when I met my friend.

Also could anyone answer if the bottom keys have a led or something?
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
Any custom recovery for Zenfone 6 guys? If available, also please tell me the flashing method..

Thanks :)
[Zenfone 5 General] Captain Jack Sparrow:
Call Screen slider

hii i've zenfone 5 and in the call screen at first a slider was coming but now suddenly it has changed and i got buttons i.e. decline and answer..

i want the slider back can any1 tell me how to get call screen slider back?? (btw my phone is runnung on 4.4.2)

thnx in advance
[Zenfone 5 General] Zack_cloud14:
I think the slider appears when your screen is locked and your device is sleeping... when your using the phone and there is incoming call, buttons will be used instead so you do not mistakenly accept or decline your call
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
so to summarize what you said, that is just a moddified stock preloaded with apps from oher OEMs? but the problem is how can that be just an 80MB file? when our ROM is at least about 600-700MB?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
i too got that doubt n checked out for it

clearly its not a rom its just a add-on package of his ported app

his package is just a flashable file for the apps he ported thats it

he didnt pack the stock apps of zenfone rather he just pushed the apps he ported to the system

deodexed the framework files
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
OEM bloatwares?

so can i assume that these added apps are just bloatwares from other OEMs? :D mind, that post of his is quite misleading. he should've called it a ROM if that's the case.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
yep just the bloatware with xperia launcher thats it

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did any read this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44522694&postcount=19

is this true???

i was a hoping custom rom from developers :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
ringback tone is too loud on kitkat ?b

Hello,

What a weird thing...

Since i update on kitkat, the ringback tone (the one i heard when i call someone) is very very loud, even if i set volume to mini. It hapoens onky when i calk mobile, not happens when i call land line number...

I read that this sound is set by the carrier, but then, why it didn't happen with jelly bean firmware???

Do you notice this issue too ? Any clue to fix it ?

Rgds
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
My other 4.4 devices also have this new feature. It's added in KitKat
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
Actually, i just read on some other forum that some people have this problem ( i call it problem, and not feature, cause the tone is too loud that i cannot keep the phone near my ear...) with some windows phone. Then it is not appeared like a new kitkat feature, but like a bug generated with the addition of some phone, with some firmware, with sime carrier....

Is there a way to control the ringback tone ?
[Zenfone 5 General] hav22:
Finally custom kernel has been run on Zenfone 6

Hello All,

Last week I was able to compile custom kernel for Zenfone 6 from sources provided by Asus. And today I was able to build correct boot.img file with my compiled kernel. I flashed it to my phone via fastboot and... it works just fine!!! Here is a screenshot of terminal emulator with output of "uname -a" command where you can see kernel build date - Oct, 19. The first step in a way to custom ROMs done. ;)

[IMG="Custom kernel works on Zenfone 6"]http://www.imagesup.net/?di=214141487258[/IMG]

My custom boot.img file can be downloaded from the following location:

boot_custom.img
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Now just to simply get a developer willing to flash anything to his/her phone and we should be seeing custom ROMs! I just have one question though, can the device handle the speed?
[Zenfone 5 General] Efuma:
Asus' official Taiwan Forum for Zenfones, Zentalk, just posted the official Android 5.0 Lollipop roadmap. That April date seems very far off, but at least it's coming. Hopefully, custom roms will be far enough along that an AOSP Lollipop rom will be available soon after April. :silly:

Here's the link: http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=55114&extra=page=1
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
how can i reduce CPU frequency to decrease battery usage?
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
Firmware update, will wipeout data?

I have question, if I am going to update the firmware will I lost all data? So did I need to backup?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
no it won't but a backup is always recommended

it will erase the system apps so you may need to update them via play store
[Zenfone 5 General] dusanesp:
Hi

Please share process of compile kernel
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
When you meant by system apps, does it apply to Gapps only or every apps like games and clock app ?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
every app in /system folder

that means every pre-installed apps(system apps) includes Gapps n apps like whats next, clock, calendar, messages,etc,,etc

user apps or 3rd party apps(manually installed from play store) wont get affected
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
If it gonna wipe the Gapps, then how I want to able access to Play Store to download the apps needed? :confused:
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
oh come on man

wiping doesn't mean it will remove the whole play store app

it just replace the current play store with the play store present in package

now just go n update :mad: :mad:
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
I kinda afraid that I might bricked/make it unusable. After all I never touched anything like this.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
until you are not rooted there wont be any problem by updating because the company(ASUS) takes hell lot of care before releasing update so there wont be any question of bricking

don't worry go for update

if you are rooted then the update will just break your root access and you will reverted back to stock
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
Glad to hear that! Man, my phone is rooted using some stupid one click root tool "vRoot". I want to use SuperSU root and install busybox to get Viper4Android. Thanks!
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
now if you want to root after the KitKat update then head to this thread http://xdaforums.com/android/help/root-zenfone-5bootloader-unlock-recovery-t2896589

the app which you said "Vroot" or rootzenfone.apk cant root zenfone 5 after kitkat update

but you still can root by process explained in the above link with SuperSU app

after getting root access download busybox n then after install Viper4andoid

happy updating n rooting
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
Thats weird, I cant update the firmware.

[

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

Installing update...

Deveice 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_T00F-WW-1.16.40.7-user.zip

(status 8)

E: fota_return_code 403

E: Install of /data/media/UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.16.40.7-user.zip failed with

status 1

Installation aborted.

E: Installation failed with status 1

E: Cannot load volume /misc!

]

Any advice?
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
if you have xposed installed then uninstall the framework patch

remove the Lucky patcher core.jar patches (if you had patched)

unroot from the SuperSU app and try sideloading the update package

if you still cant update then this method will work for sure:

download this recovery https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvauuk0tzid1o3i/1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img?dl=0

flash this in droidboot(power off device n boot into droidboot menu n run this command on command prompt fastboot flash recovery 1.18.40.9_ww_recovery.img)

factory reset from recovery

now sideload the package n factory reset again after sideloading n updating

it has to work buddy

sorry to say buddy but i gotta sleep(its midnight in my country)

or just behold the update..lets try it tomorrow

:good: :good: :good:
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Lucky u it has failed. It's time for u to backup all user/system apps if it's not yet done. Root and titanium backup is a must. Remember to set Titanium "backup folder" path to ur external sd ie. to /Removable/MicroSD. U'll also need Titanium Backup .apk later (for this i use Lucky Patcher to backup Titanium Backup .apk itself). Ofcoz LP backup folder too must pointing to ur external sd. LP require root & busybox. If u already run LP and done "patch to android", u need to remove that (all patches from core.jar). Probably u also need to remove busybox too.

* All OTA/sideload updates will replace ur system apps with apps that come along with the firmware package, and most of them are not up-to-date :( . Titanium backup will saves u from need to re-download update to those replaced system apps from playstore.. again.

If above has been done and if u r trying to apply OTA, u need to :

1. Disable all modules in Xposed Installer and click Uninstall button under Framework and reboot ur device (skip this if u dont run Xposed framework)

2. Unroot via root zenfone .apk.

3. "Factory data reset" and remember to UNTICK "Erase internal storage".

Proceed to OTA. Once completed reinstall titanium backup and restore system apk if version installed is older from ur backup (U need to check 1 by 1). Sign to ur existing google account and restore back all user apps (apk + data) via Titanium Backup.

*Playstore will update itself automatically. Once u run it, just remember to not allow "auto update apps".. best to run it in plane mode so u can change the settings b4 it run those "auto update apps".
[Zenfone 5 General] RisaFujiyama:
What a pain... :(
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Yeah.. if u still wanna update via OTA.

Sideload update will be easier.
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Hey guys I found a custom ROM! Here's a download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwza96rG0xYvbzM1bFd3Ukc2WmM/preview?pli=1

I found it on this website: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/08/rom-spihnx-for-zenfone-5.html
[Zenfone 5 General] Angristan:
It's not a custom ROM it's just a debloated stock ROM
[Zenfone 5 General] SystemDoctor:
Yes but it sure is nice to see some development on our device
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
is it deodexed??
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
How can I reduce CPU frequency? Will it reduce battery consumption?
[Zenfone 5 General] Zack_cloud14:
Bro, I saw the custom rom a LONG time ago but its practically deodexed rom with bunch of bloatware from asus removed(a little bit) and its running 4.3 (which is old)..and there's no update for it :(
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
thanks for the info:good::good:
[Zenfone 5 General] Zack_cloud14:
I found a new firmware from asus but its not uploaded yet at asus official website... Downloadable here http://www.asuszenfoneblog.com/2014/10/asus-zenfone-5-firmware-v220408.html

but im not sure what it does as my phone apparently does not detect the zip file as update.... the version is v2.20.40.8 ...anybody can check for it?? i think its for T00F

EDIT=Its not detecting because its for T00F ... Anyone can check for it?? see what asus has something new in the firmware update :B
[Zenfone 5 General] XeLiOs512:
There might be a reason for it not yet to be found in the asus website. It would be best if we just wait for it. :)
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
File structure different from normal fota update downloaded from official Asus.

See screenshots..

And btw, have u done renaming the zip file b4 copy to internal?
[Zenfone 5 General] Zack_cloud14:
Nope...i didnt rename but i dont wanna give it a try because its for T00F ...Mine's T00J....I'll wait :D Just hoping it wont break root

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Hey bro, I really like the way you customized your theme into dark theme... Can you show us how the notification panel looks like?? and which deodexed rom u installed?? In case i wanna install the deodexed rom :D
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Search the thread bro. I already mentioned it long ago since we're still on 4.3.

Btw i'm using T00J too.. whenever official update is available for WW_T00J the filename would be T00F.

*I didnt download any deodexed rom, i deodexed rom which currently run on my T00J.. just follow this steps.
[Zenfone 5 General] Zack_cloud14:
We need a god damn forum in XDA....Those guys seems not to listen :( Its so hard to sort posts in one god damn thread
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
Does anyone help me?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Did u root ur device?
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
Downgrading

Need help regarding downgrading my Zenfone 6 from Kitkat to Jellybean.

I am getting the following error while following the procedure:

OTA image SKU: WW

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

What should i do?
[Zenfone 5 General] piotrekcrash:
145 Pages. I think this is the time to create Zenfone sub-forum on XDA.
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
Request for CyanogenMod

go here http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/98509-request-for-asus-zenfone-5/

just post +1 there, worth trying :)

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Are u referring to this
[Zenfone 5 General] mspeed162:
Yea successfully downgraded.. Now stuck at factory reset mode.. Does it takes long time to Format data after downgrading?
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
How to Deodexed ur current Zenfone

What u need :

1.	Java (JDK/JRE) – download here

2.	Intel USB driver – download here

3.	Z4_Deodexer – download here

4.	Your PC which all above downloaded at and

5.	Your rooted Zenfone

Steps :

1.	Extract “Z4_Deodexer.rar”

2.	Install Java/Intel ADB driver and enable USB Debugging.. (I assume u already done this)

3.	Connect ur Zenfone to ur PC

4.	Open folder where u extract Z4_Deodexer and run “main.bat”

5.	Type “2” and press Enter – wait till it completed

6.	Type “3” and press Enter – wait till it completed

7.	Copy folder “system” into ur Zenfone internal memory

8.	Open folder “cmd” and run “open.cmd”

9.	Type all below and press Enter at each line

adb shell

su # u have to respond to SuperSU prompt

stop

mount –o remount,rw /system

cp /storage/emulated/0/system/app/* /system/app

cp /storage/emulated/0/system/priv-app/* /system/priv-app	# only for KK.. JB skip this

cp /storage/emulated/0/system/framework/* /system/framework

rm /system/app/*.odex	# this will remove all odex files from /system/app folder

rm /system/priv-app/*.odex	# only for KK.. JB skip this

rm /system/framework/*.odex	# remove all odex files from /system/framework folder

chmod 644 /system/app/*

chmod 644 /system/priv-app/*	# only for KK.. JB skip this

chmod 644 /system/framework/*

rm –rf /storage/emulated/0/system

reboot

10. Reboot to recovery and do clear cache.

11. If u still get forced close on some system apps, do clear dalvik cache as well. Since our stock recovery missing advance features to do that, i just use Lucky Patcher - Toolbox - Clear Dalvik-cache and Reboot.

this was originally posted by Anton Adjah on http://sumputan.blogspot.com/2014/07/cara-deodex-zenfone-4.html, Thanks to him. I just translated it to English and made tiny correction on cp command + step to clear cache/dalvik cache.
[Zenfone 5 General] Prasund:
Edge/2G disconnects during voice call (zenfone 5)

Hi,

I have recently purchased Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG. I have using only 1 sim in the SIM 1 slot. The SIM has a Edge data connection. Edge connection immediately disconnects as soon as a voice call comes. E icon also disappears during the voice call. Its not possible to browse internet or send/receive whatsapp during a voice call. With the same connection, I was able to maintain Edge data connection during a call using a Nokia set. So its not a service provider issue.

Any fix or explanation for this?
[Zenfone 5 General] sami62:
yes it is root

can you tell me how can I reduce CPU frequency?
[Zenfone 5 General] killopt:
I am a recent owner of Zenfone 6 "Dual SIM" but WW (confirmed by droidboot app and by the serial on the box ) Bought new from one online store , I received the zenfone 6 rooted and with droidboot installed, sw version 1.14.40.50 ww.

I download the various firmware (obviously WW) from Asus and i proceed with OTA update (I copy the file to the root of the phone etc ..) and "surprise" .. Th zenfone returns the error "assert failed ... fota return code 403): Device IMAGE SKU CUCC (????) - OTA IMAGE WW.

Now, I'm SURE that the phone is WW ....:crying::crying::crying:

Someone can help me. and above all, how can I do to update ????

Thank you and sorry for my bad english !!!

Antonio
[Zenfone 5 General] k0m3n9:
if u r running Xposed framework, u can try install Performance Profile.. but i cant guarantee it would improve ur battery consumption.
[Zenfone 5 General] ichigo_kurosaki:
A new fota update is available but can't be checked in system. anybody know about this? the first update is 111MB and the second is 26MB. no changelogs stated. here'sthe link.
[Zenfone 5 General] anarchian:
Use No Frills CPU Control from playstore. It will help you on reducing battery consumption, I'm currently using it on my zen6, running mostly on 800-1330Mhz and battery life could reach up to 7-8 hours of Screen On time and about 24 hours of battery life.

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I've heard this happened to some other guy, you need a full adb flash, here try this method, I use it also for going back and fourth from WW-TW-WW
[Zenfone 5 General] killopt:
Ok, thank you. I have two questions:

Because I already have recovery on the phone.. I think the first phase jump.... really?

Once updated I will always proceed in the same way? there is hope that it will act ota?

Thanks a lot!
[Zenfone 5 General] itraceyou:
Have you guy experience this situation?

I have Philz recovery installed and everytime i try to flash something through recovery, it always error and say " please upgrade to latest binary"

Do you have any idea?

Thanks.
[Zenfone 5 General] zen_green:
Hello,

Where do you find the second update of 26mo ?

Rgds.
[Zenfone 5 General] RajGopi:
after reboot every single app force closes n none works(systemui,launcher,phone,...everything):eek:

god i have to reflash the firmware now:rolleyes::mad:

kindly test n post in future:good:

EDIT: worked well on JB but force close on KitKat
[Zenfone 5 General] ssomani123:
Rooting asus zenfone 5

I have a Asus Zenfone 5 A501cg updated to android 4.4.2. I want to root it. Could someone tell me the easiest way to root it. Also i would like to know how to move an app to sd card completely on this phone with or without rooting it.

Thanks in advance...!!!