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[ZenFone 2 General] Banner:
It seems you may have to cancel then, because delivery starts around the 20th, from what I've read online; the french resellers had a misunderstanding about delivery dates, as they thought the ZE551ml would be in their stock at the same time as the other variants.

What's an extra two weeks of waiting, worse case?
[ZenFone 2 General] glockaki:
what's an extra 2 weeks of waiting??hmmm...better new phones maybe?(expensive though) with removable battery(thats huge deal for me),better camera,

a SOC with more dev support (for me its BIG compromise!!intel is better),better service for the phone plus i can by it from a store in my town!!!!and i always can return to zenfone 2 and even buy the 64gb version from a reseller in europe....
[ZenFone 2 General] pirracas77:
Does anybody know if ze551ml will have Radio FM? all models?
[ZenFone 2 General] glockaki:
it has.
[ZenFone 2 General] elias87:
i suggest huawei honor 6.. dual sim dual active..thats what i intend to buy!

p.s wayyy more beautiful and compact!
[ZenFone 2 General] nicoalmontec:
Why isnt anyone buying it from Amazon???

I've been seriously thinking about getting a zenfone 2 so i;ve been following up with these threads, I barely have seen anybody talking about buying the phone off of Amazon..I see that the phone is listed there, why is Amazon not a good option (or at least not a popular option ) for buying the phone??

any thoughts?
[ZenFone 2 General] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
I haven't really been paying attention honestly. All I know is it lasts quite a bit. On the first day I got close to 8 hours screen on time. I'm actually shipping it back to the seller and getting a refund though, he sent me a faulty unit. I'll end up with something different because these are kinda hard to come buy and I don't want to spend a lot more than what I originally paid for this one. That's what happens when you buy second hand though.
[ZenFone 2 General] alkot:
Sorry to hear that, mine is just fine, and on intense gaming I got screen on time for 8-9 hours .. but light usage it extend more than 1 day .. however, I got mine for approximately $490 dollars .. so its a keeper for me until I see something really worth it and approved itself by user or consumers feedback to change the plan .. otherwise, people sometimes keep wasting their money and still aren't satisfied.
[ZenFone 2 General] beastofexmoor:
Keep in mind the Amazon phones are being sold by third parties. It's basically the same as buying off eBay. A quick look tells me that the prices are higher on Amazon, so that's probably why you haven't seen anyone mention buying there.
[ZenFone 2 General] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
I got mine for $400 and if the seller would have told me it was damaged, I would have either talked him down, or went with something else. Now I have a paypal claim going and I have to wait for the phone to be delivered back to him before I get a refund.
[ZenFone 2 General] nicoalmontec:
That makes a lot of sense. I also show that most sellers on ebay are not assuming the customs taxes and all that stuff.

Does anyone know exactly how much is the 16gb ROM/ 2gb RAM version with import taxes, customs, shipping and all that?

This info would be very useful for me
[ZenFone 2 General] Twotems:
Bought! Replacing my Nubia Z7 Max which is fantastic and has superb battery life. Just note that there are two versions of the 4GB version, 5360 and 5380, it may not make a difference day to day but make sure when you order. Apparently mine is the 5380. We shall see next week when it arrives.

Before anyone asks why I want to replace my Nubia Z7, it's the lte frequencies and nothing more. I just pray that Asus sort out the rumoured battery and browser issues before I root it. After that they can keep their updates.

Sent from my Asus-PadFone-X on T-mobile usa (yep it's damn good, especially for $199!).
[ZenFone 2 General] DJR96:
Can someone tell me if there is a service menu settings where you can choose which 3G & LTE Bands are active?
[ZenFone 2 General] lordpipa:
Check here http://www.zenfoneph.com/2015/04/service-menu-or-smmi-test-for-zenfone.html?m=1
[ZenFone 2 General] DJR96:
Thanks for that!

A good collection of useful info for the Zenfones.

Although it would appear this menu provides a range of tests for the hardware in the unit, it doesn't look like there is anything here about options or settings that can be changed.

I'm sure it is possible. It shouldn't have to require a region specific ROM installed to achieve the required Band settings, although I'd try that if necessary.
[ZenFone 2 General] uttamhoode:
LTE Band 20 (800Mhz)

Band 20 is not enabled in Chinese/Indian variant. :confused:
[ZenFone 2 General] Overandout:
Band 20 is enabled in the WW SKU version which I bought from Honk Kong a few weeks back.
[ZenFone 2 General] Bilhouse:
Is there a 64GB WW variant available anywhere such as in Hong Kong?
[ZenFone 2 General] DrearierJester1:
does zenfone 2 supports APTX?
[ZenFone 2 General] jacko5:
Found it here, from the UK,

http://www.clove.co.uk/asus-zenfone-2

I am waiting for the better spec version.
[ZenFone 2 General] Overandout:
Thats way too expensive for a 550ML with 16GB.
[ZenFone 2 General] PsyCLown89:
Their pricing on the ZE551ML 4GB RAM version is not bad!

It is the 2.3Ghz version as well, so I am really interested in purchasing that! Cheaper than from eBay even with having to pay for shipping.

It is the UK version so should be WW version and seems reputable, not to mention they speak fluent English :P

I am just trying to get confirmation from them as to whether they have it in stock or not.
[ZenFone 2 General] Rene_ajax:
[MENTION=596729]Above[/MENTION] post: Seems very interesting, price not too crazy high...

And they ship everywhere in Euorpe!! :)
[ZenFone 2 General] PsyCLown89:
Just an update regarding Clove.co.uk, they are awaiting confirmation from Asus as to when it will be available. So chances are they have it in stock but aren't able to sell it yet?

Although I am just taking a guess right now.
[ZenFone 2 General] BigDavy:
After checking with dutycalculator.com , importation from Taiwan to the UK has 0% import duty and standard 20% vat.

the cheapest current eBay uk price for the ZE550ml is £155 from dwi-international so the VAT inclusive price would be £186 plus whatever the deliverer charges to collect the VAT owing (£12 the last time I had to pay it) - so £198 with no insurance on the phone for delivery.
[ZenFone 2 General] jpm_fan:
Usa 4g ram 2.3ghz

Hi I saw the 4G RAM 2.3GHZ versión in expansys-usa $399

It says is the global version
[ZenFone 2 General] nutzuTo:
Is a preorder,they don't say when will it be in stock
[ZenFone 2 General] jorgedocuervo:
How do I root the team?

As I write files to the micro sd card?
[ZenFone 2 General] vipercoyote:
Tommorow will be the day hopefully
[ZenFone 2 General] Zeljko1234:
I'm looking forward to see Zoom announce. Finally.
[ZenFone 2 General] PsyCLown89:
DAMN! So 23port won't ship to South Africa anymore so now I am left waiting for Clove in the UK to get stock or another seller on eBay who will ship to South Africa.

Alternatively a different phone, however I am not too sure which.
[ZenFone 2 General] Bilhouse:
Found out that the 64GB/4GB model will be released in Hong Kong on the 30th. This is a WW model with support for more LTE bands in Europe.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ace42:
Amazon has the phone up. It shows bands that are compatible with T-Mobile & ATT LTE.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VWKKF52/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
[ZenFone 2 General] chrisb22:
Thanks. I just ordered it from Amazon although it is showing out of stock. Hopefully, it will ship soon. The price was $299 for the 4 GB ram/64GB with free one day shipping for prime. Not a bad deal.
[ZenFone 2 General] jpm_fan:
Amazon order

I ordered the 64GB version, and about the shipment:

Estimated delivery date:

Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Thursday, June 11, 2015
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
So...... Asus where's that press conference I've been hearing about for 3 weeks now?
[ZenFone 2 General] Ace42:
Wow that's great timing. :eek:

You're right, I think Amazon took the page down.
[ZenFone 2 General] Bilhouse:
Ordered my 64GB/4GB Worldwide model for £320.
[ZenFone 2 General] Zeljko1234:
Would be nice to post from where (link) ;)
[ZenFone 2 General] Bilhouse:
There you go. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASUS-Zenf...578?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e93886f2
[ZenFone 2 General] jaysus145:
Rescheduled to May 18th so they could "further tweak the firmware of the ZenFone 2."
[ZenFone 2 General] Zeljko1234:
Hopefully they will announce Zefone 2 Zoom.
[ZenFone 2 General] Aceofzeroz:
I wouldn't hold my breath for that, since they distinctly announced at CES that the Zoom was slated for release in "Q3". There was no specific date or even month hinted at, but we can assume it'll be around August~September.;):cool:

Sent from the Ace's Tapatalk 4
[ZenFone 2 General] Zeljko1234:
Damn it. On gsm arena (I know...) was expected release April, then recently changed to May :eek:
[ZenFone 2 General] gsmyth:
128GB model????

http://www.flipkart.com/asus-zenfone-2-ze551ml/p/itme6pvujxsjr4mf?pid=MOBE6PVURXTRHH7N
[ZenFone 2 General] jaysus145:
I sure wouldn't mind if that is the one they are giving to Devs at the kickoff event on the 18th ;)
[ZenFone 2 General] troy5890:
128GB? Wow! That's a lot of internal storage, but I prefer the 2 GB of ram and 16GB. I think that might be a little too much memory for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] Zeljko1234:
It's never too much memory. Right now I have 32 GB of internal plus 128 GB sd card. Only because it wasn't available bigger sd card :)
[ZenFone 2 General] elevul:
Personally I didn't see much of a reason to put the 128GB card in the phone, since there is just that much videos I have to keep on the phone, so I put it in the MP3 player, Sansa Clip+. Very small device, and with 130GB total I can have nearly all of my music library with me all the time!
[ZenFone 2 General] Zeljko1234:
Well that's really personal. I'm traveling a lot and I like to have one device with a lot (still not all) my music on it, offline maps for navigation, space for photos, videos (just don't suggest upload in roaming, please), documents, roms, backups... Right now 35 of 128 GB is free. No single movie or tv show on the card.
[ZenFone 2 General] LeXuSElk:
Hi Zenfone 2 current users, can you confirm or deny that the smartphone supports 3G on both SIM slots? Alternatively, if the choice of 3G-enabled cards can be done from within the system, without having to replace cards in slots?
[ZenFone 2 General] alose:
Data only in SIM 1.
[ZenFone 2 General] mrcamp:
The dual sim functionality on this device is somewhat limited. Basic dual sim phones such as the Moto G allow data on both sims, though one at a time if course. Also, both sims can do HSDPA at the same time as well. I'm guessing ASUS disallowed this to save on battery.
[ZenFone 2 General] CptAwesomeTT:
32gb 4gb ram ww model user checking in. Got the phone yesterday and I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far. Came from the one plus one which is great but this is even better imo.

Why would one want to use data on both Sims simultaneously though? It would have been nice to be able to use either slot1 or slot 2 for data but it isn't a big deal at all imo.

Sent from ASUS ZenFone 2
[ZenFone 2 General] LeXuSElk:
Different scenarios, for example: corporate and personal SIM with different data packets, or simply - MMS transmission on slot without the possibility of data transmission - is that even possible? Probably not...
[ZenFone 2 General] pestevao:
But probably you can send MMS from the SIM2 too but only use GPRS/2G/3G/4G data from SIM1. Or MMS is blocked to SIM1 only too?
[ZenFone 2 General] pestevao:
Are you happy with it?
[ZenFone 2 General] Immanuelwijaya:
4GB Ram

did the 4gb ram is useful?
[ZenFone 2 General] cmendonc2:
The stock app gives a notification that it can only send MMS on SIM1

Asus uses a lot of the RAM with their own apps running. Maybe about 1.5 - 2 GB of RAM left for your own apps to use, which is enough for mostly anyone.
[ZenFone 2 General] pestevao:
Ok. It depends on the stock app and what the brands think that is better (for them).

I have used a Grand Duos and I was abble to choose the connection data on wich SIM and even if data connection was enabled only on SIM 1 it was possible to send MMS through SIM 2. The stock app only displays a alert saying tht data connections will temporary be unavailable and switch to SIM 2. When MMS was sent the connection data switch back to the configured SIM.
[ZenFone 2 General] Delgadovsky:
So, the people with 2Gb version will not have any RAM to install other applications... :rolleyes:

I have the 4gb and have almost of the time 2,5Gb free, with more than 100 application installed.
[ZenFone 2 General] cmendonc2:
You must be confusing storage and RAM. RAM is memory for running apps to be used, the storage (internal NAND or SD card) is where you can install your apps :p

Depending on what apps you keep running, free RAM could definitely run up to 2.5 GB.
[ZenFone 2 General] cliq:
Anyone know where I can get Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML preferably 128GB within the EU. Buying in the US is ok too as long as it is the international version and unlocked.
[ZenFone 2 General] mrcamp:
Have you tried the ASUS website? Not sure how much this deluxe version is different from the regular zenfone 2 ze551.
[ZenFone 2 General] cliq:
Thanks... the problem is that ASUS dont sell phones on their website in my country
[ZenFone 2 General] flash-:
idk exactly but i think u can order one from amazon right ? link for the deluxe 128gb version unlocked :)
[ZenFone 2 General] cliq:
Great thanks for the link! Seems that is international version. Wool give it a shot!
[ZenFone 2 General] Rhodesgod:
guys how is the battey life of this phone ?

can we get about 7-8 gours of SOT ?
[ZenFone 2 General] ankbmr7door:
I want to use AT&T GoPhone sim card on Asus_z00AD. The frequencies for AT&T are AT&T multi-band UMTS or LTE phone or unlocked multi-band UMTS phone (850/1900 MHz), or LTE phone (Band 2 1900 MHz / Band 4 1700 MHz / Band 5 850 MHz / Band 12 700 MHz / Band 17 700 MHz).

The frequency Zenfone2 supports can be found here :asus.com/support/faq/1011352

Can I use the service?
[ZenFone 2 General] __Miguel_:
If I'm reading the page you linked right, and your phone is the US version of the ZE551ML, every LTE band on that service should be available to you, except Band 12 (which is very rare to be supported, to begin with).

You might want someone from the US to chip in, though, since I'm only familiar with GSM, and since there are non-GSM carriers on the US, there might be more restrictions.
[ZenFone 2 General] acejavelin:
The US variant ZF2 works on all US and Canadian carriers. Band 12 support is really not important as it is not widely implemented by any carrier except T-mobile and even then it's a secondary frequency for VoLTE only.
[ZenFone 2 General] __Miguel_:
Good to know.

I had a vague idea that Band 12 wasn't widely used, and that it was for data only (AFAIK, VoLTE is still a data-only link) on specific implementations, so you should be OK regardless.

Nevertheless, I'm glad to know the specifics, now :)
[ZenFone 2 General] Lloyd Dunamis:
Yeah. With just 2GB RAM, android system + ASUS apps are using more or less 1.2GB , leaving just 0.8GB for user apps. I totally cannot work multitasking with this w/o the system automatically closing the previous app orz…

If only I've known of this earlier, I could've went for the 4GB version. It's just a bit of still-affordable price increase, too… This goes to show how specs aren't everything. *sigh* Oh well.
[ZenFone 2 General] Lucifer_1:
They announced that it will be launched during Q1 in India.
[ZenFone 2 General] T3RM|NATOR:
2015 is for a huge change for Asus and us. We will get kernel source code faster as Asus had upload the source code of zenfone 5 previouy so I believe Intel showing interest in open source. About the phone price confusion they will try to keep price low as much as they can because they clearly know what xiaomi and YU doing and ofcource India is price sensitive market. Maybe we will not get much variants but yes my suggestion is to save few more thousand and buy 4GB version it worth the price . 4GB in phone with Intel atom 64 bit who knows you will get chance to run windows 8 RT version on your phone:D
[ZenFone 2 General] zijin_cheng:
Man I want this phone, which means I'll have to get used to 5.5" phones now.
[ZenFone 2 General] bruciebabie1963:
I have the One Plus. I am eagerly awaiting the zenfone 4gb ram model.
[ZenFone 2 General] Kanth's:
Will this phones have custom roms
[ZenFone 2 General] Neural_oD:
Always listening "google now" chip?

hi will this phone have the ability to be "always" listening - even when the screen is off?
[ZenFone 2 General] haasgo:
Is dual-sim dual-active mode confirmed and will it work with the stated lte bands? If yes, this thing here will definitely go over the roof!
[ZenFone 2 General] uniQ_87:
Is the zenfone 2 comparable to the g2?
[ZenFone 2 General] Darkuso:
My bets is 299$ for the 2.3ghz/4gb ram version, because they will release the zenfone zoom at the same time for 399$, that one have very similar specs but a really AMAZING camera, there is no reason to put close prices between the 2 devices.
[ZenFone 2 General] haasgo:
Compareable in which matter? The zen phone beats the g2 in nearly every case.
[ZenFone 2 General] WarlockSyno:
So, this does support Verizon? I really need to get rid of my dying S3 without breaking the bank.
[ZenFone 2 General] frigidazzi:
Anyone know if this has a notification light?
[ZenFone 2 General] RockndRoll:
Yeah bro .. It does have one at top right , perhaps abit bigger than the previous zenfones ...
[ZenFone 2 General] Fire code:
we can find Z00ADA(2.33GHz)

2GB or 4GB ram :confused:

AnTuTu Benchmark v5.5

Zenfone 5' Z2580 2.00GHz/2G/32G Antutu=26668(ASUS_T00F)

Zenfone 2 Z3560 1.83GHz/2G/16G Antutu=40926(ASUS_Z00AD)

Zenfone 2 Z3580 2.33GHz/?G/??G Antutu=43809(ASUS_Z00ADA)

The THANKS button is on the right side. hit it !when you get my photo !(to other forums)
[ZenFone 2 General] haasgo:
Is there some info about the release in europe?
[ZenFone 2 General] beattact:
Has anyone an idea about the releasedate in Europe? Im going to buy it ASAP, wanna get rid of my S3. Price is €199 for the 2GB 1080p phone I heard. Thanks if you have some info about the release date!
[ZenFone 2 General] frigidazzi:
I couldn't find any wireless charging stuff for the old zenphones. Anyone know if they had anything i didn't see? Like add on back plate or anything that doesn't involve using the microusb slot? I am super psyched for this phone.
[ZenFone 2 General] atalar95:
Hi,

ASUS has produced beautiful phone but;

We want Turkey To ZE551ML !!

Which model comes ??
[ZenFone 2 General] Fire code:
maybe March

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AnTuTu Benchmark v5.5

Zenfone 5' Z2580 2.00GHz/2G/32G Antutu=26668(ASUS_T00F)

Zenfone 2 Z3580 2.33GHz/?G/??G Antutu=43809(ASUS_Z00ADA)

Nokia N1 Z3580 2.33GHz/2G/32G Antutu=45875 (More than 2,000 points

ZENFONE 2 shown at CES 2015 is the engineering machine? It is not the official version?

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The THANKS button is on the right side. hit it !when you get my photo !(to other forums)
[ZenFone 2 General] kreatonn:
^ do i need to quote Chainfire's quote?
[ZenFone 2 General] AustinPowersISU:
I don't see the 3G bands supported. Hoping for 1700 MHz (T-mobile). Past Zenfones have not supported this frequency. Anyone have this information? They only list LTE frequencies on the spec sheet.
[ZenFone 2 General] acejavelin:
I really hope this is as good as it looks... I am due for a new phone in the next couple of months and was looking at the Moto G LTE (when it is released in the US), but this phone looks like a budget LG G3 in many regards. Fast processor, 3000mAh battery, 5.5 screen with high ratio of screen to body real estate, nice camera, SD slot, US LTE bands, just seems like a solid package for the money, even for the base model phone although unless the price is outrageous, I will probably go for the higher-end model.

Hoping for good things from this device, and really hoping for good dev support... Guess only time will tell.
[ZenFone 2 General] AustinPowersISU:
I'm just so hopeful it supports T-mobile 1700 UMTS. The dual sims on this phone will be awesome. Ting is rolling out GSM service in Feb on T-mobile. Their (Tings) data prices are a little high, so I could get a Red Pocket data-only sim. $10 for 1GB (1GB on Ting costs $19). Unfortunately, where i live, there is no T-mobile LTE, which is why 3G support is so critical for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] Fire code:
3W.asus.com/us/News/MvVMex3oXQ1Vaggt

Network standards

UMTS speed:

HSPA+ UL:5.76Mbit/s/DL:42Mbit/s

DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76Mbit/s/DL:42Mbit/s

LTE speed:

Category 4 maximum:150Mbit/s/DL:50Mbit/s

4G band:

FDD LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/28/29

TDD LTE: 38/39/40/41

3G:

WCDMA:

850/900/1900/2100

TD-SCDMA:

1900/2100

2G:

EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900

(Network support varies by country)
[ZenFone 2 General] RockndRoll:
Hope the phone gets good support for apps such as xposed ... Also , an easy way to recover a bricked phone would be great ...
[ZenFone 2 General] frigidazzi:
Xposed doesn't work on lollipop.
[ZenFone 2 General] acejavelin:
Do Asus devices have an unlockable bootloader? Without it, and kernel source, even root will be unlikely with Lollipop... Much less custom recovery or ROMs.
[ZenFone 2 General] RockndRoll:
Yeah , I know ... I just hope that when ( and if ) it becomes stable for lollipop then it will also work well on intel x64 or x86 ... Coz , I think the previous zenfone users had afew problems with xposed ... The main reason for me to use xposed is for the CRT Effect , better greenify and ACDisplay integration ... So , fingers crossed ...

---------- Post added at 06:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:39 PM ----------

I think there are few ( very few ) custom ROMs for zenfones ... So , there must be a way to unlock the bootloaders ...
[ZenFone 2 General] acejavelin:
With KitKat and prior Android versions, unlocking the bootloader wasn't a requirement to get root and custom recovery... Lollipop changed all that, in phones with a locked bootloader root is currently not possible due to security changes in the OS... in order to root you have to be able to write to the boot image, typically with a custom recovery, but you can't install custom recovery on a phone without root or an unlocked bootloader.

Lollipop, for the most part, has only been seen officially on Nexus devices and Moto, and HTC developer models, all of which have unlockable bootloaders, we have yet to see a stock Lollipop device with a locked bootloader get root or custom ROMs yet, and the consensus of most developers who know what they are talking about is that the possibilities are slim it will ever happen without an unlocked bootloader and kernel source.
[ZenFone 2 General] frigidazzi:
There's officially asus boot loader unlock tools for zen phones. Here's an article.

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/08...g+News,+Tips,+Tutorial,+Download+and+ROM)&m=1
[ZenFone 2 General] acejavelin:
Awesome... That was my only fear, now put to rest! I think its pretty safe to assume the Zenfone 2 will get a tool like this as well.
[ZenFone 2 General] pseudoswede:
Also curious if there will be wireless charging capabilities.
[ZenFone 2 General] __Miguel_:
I was under the impression that ASUS actually made the unlock tool available for all of their phones and tablets. At least I've seen plenty of references to it...

Only thing is, apparently part of the process of using that piece of software is a "phone home" thing that registers the phone/tablet serial number on ASUS's servers, immediately voiding your warranty...

Don't quote me on that, though, it's been a while since I've looked into it, and I've never actually owned an ASUS Android device.
[ZenFone 2 General] acejavelin:
Unlocking, rooting, etc... does not "void the warranty" by itself like it used to, at least in the US, but if it relates directly to the issue it could be reason to have your warranty claim denied.