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[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e996:
I seem to have softbricked my phone by rooting then applying the OTA update. I've tried re-rooting, wiping cache, factory resetting, etc., and nothing seems to work. Following the steps in http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-apply-ota-bootloop-rooted-zf2-t3127835 I can get to step 7, but when I submit any of the commands I get this:

C:\Users\Elliott\Downloads\CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel>fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fastboot' (14822 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.666s]
writing 'fastboot'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied
)
finished. total time: 0.839s

C:\Users\Elliott\Downloads\CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (11882 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.545s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied
)
finished. total time: 0.716s

C:\Users\Elliott\Downloads\CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (11868 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.522s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied
)
finished. total time: 0.694s

C:\Users\Elliott\Downloads\CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel>fastboot flash system system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 125.564s

It wasn't clear if it was a windows permission error or an android permission error, so I tried an admin command prompt but that didn't change anything.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] operatorsof:
HI

My zenfone 2 is still inside the box, but i did research and see it has a lot of junk apps that kills battery. And i can have 2 ways of get rid of them.

1st way = root + greenfy and freeze them

2nd way = Flash a custom rom like ( [ROM] [SVN] - SuperZen - 2.20.40.90 Full)

But i have questions regarding those 2 ways:

1st way :

Is the best method to root the phone the method 3? After I root with it, Can I apply OTA updates without the need to unroot, or be worried about installing them?

2nd way:

The requirments to install the [ROM] [SVN] - SuperZen - 2.20.40.90 are:

Your bootloader must be unlocked

-> I need to follow this tutorial, right?

Must flash in TWRP (possibly CWM?) - Not stock recovery

-> I dont know what is this

Clean flash if coming from anything other than a previous build of this

-> This neither

Knowing that my phone is still on the box, i didnt turn it on, can you guys give me some lights?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shayan4shayan:
Hi

Zenfone 2 z00d wifi will not work after insert sim card

how can i have both sim and wifi??
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechXero:
Weird issue...

Okay, I follow GApps on Pushbullet, and got notified of a Google Play Services update to 8.1.1.5, installed the 230/8 build since that's what it says in notes now my phone won't boot. And when I try to restore original and Chmod GMSCore.apk in Priv-app to 0644 in TWRP same thing...

What to do ?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diyasting:
Anyone else experience having duplicate files showing up on stock file manager's home tab and stock music app? I tried deleting both application's data and cache, no progress. It's pretty harmless but it's annoying to see a lot of thumbnails for the same files.

Also, sd card is read only? I can't seem to transfer files via ftp directly to the micro sd. Any help? Please and thanks.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiridhruv:
Its my 2 days after zenfone 2 deulxe (4gb ram) purchase, i love my mobile seriously. only issue i have with camera... why so much dirt like dots while taking pics. if any one know how to correct it let me know pl.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nrseife:
Does the zenfone 2 work with the asus zen stylus? I know that I cannot expect a walcom digitizer like experience, but getting a 1.5mm diameter stylus to work would be great for quick note taking...any recommendations/observations you can share? Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philipchoynb:
Hi, anyone had this issue before?

I just bought a 64G micro sd card (micro sdxc 1) I'm having issue to write large file on it and also having issue on twrp....

Any idea? Anyonw could help?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bandeepriat:
Not able to open recovery

I am using micromax A111 doodle and yesterday i started installing cwm using fastboot .....but after installing i am not ablw to open recovery ...if i use rom manager and select Reboot into recovery then it hangs on canvas logo ......then i have to put battery again to start my phone ..................plz tell what to do :(:(:(:(
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ssocks:
Dead Battery

Hi,

I've been using the Zenfone 2 for a few months now. The charger I've been using is the Aukey Qualcomm Quickcharger from amazon.

A few nights ago, I plugged in my phone to charge and the phone turned off and now the phone doesn't turn on anymore. There is also no charging light indicator on when it's plugged in.

Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement battery?

I'm not sure if I can claim warranty anymore because I purchased the phone from Hong Kong and travelled back to use it here in the US. I also have my phone rooted and bootloader unlocked.

Am I out of luck? Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dve1218:
I flashed the wrong version of TWRP

I have a rooted zenfone 2 (Z00A_2.17.40.12). I tried to flash TWRP, but, probably, I flashed wrong version. Now I have the TWRP initial screen (four reboot options), saying: Waiting for fastmode command. (I tried to use some ADB commands from my laptop, but most of them return error. I can use options to reboot normally or shut the phone off, but when I select Reboot Recovery or Reboot Bootloader, I get back to the same screen.

I am not sure whether my bootloader is unlocked. The ADB shell command in su mode "getprop" failed.

I wonder whether it is possible to get back to the stock recovery or fix the problem in any other way.

I will appreciate your advice so much.

Thanks,

Dan
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pranay Singh:
I recently unlocked the bootloader on the latest firmware and I wanted to know that if I updated my Z2 through OTA, Will it get bricked or will the bootloader get locked again?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dvl2dhaval:
Please help me.

I wanna root zenfone 2 laser ZE550KL. is there any way to root it and install CWM on it?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnabelmartie:
Hey guys. Need some help. Wanna try to flash stock on my ZE551ML. My current build is v2.20.40.90. Can I install that same version? I got my drivers using this guide

http://www.pinoytechstyle.com/how-to-flash-stock-rom-for-asus-zenfone-2-ze500cl-ze550ml-ze551ml/

Is that alright? But I used the 15-second adb installer.

I already have the full firmware of the above but can't go through recovery mode. It says error. Why is that? It's my first time to do this. Hope someone will reply. Thanks
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] operatorsof:
can i do a factory reset with a rooted phone?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
I'm a bit confused. When googling Item # ZE551ML-18-2G16GN-SR (2GB/16GB) it lists identical specs on Newegg, Amazon and B&H Video as follows:

B&H Video:

Newegg:

Amazon:

Are these specs correct? Specifically I am wondering about the resolution. If this particular model is indeed the ZE550ML rather than the ZE551ML, then it only has 720p instead of 1080. According to this post, the 2GB/16GB is Item # ZE550ML which sports only a 720p display :confused:

EDIT: I think I found the answer. In case anyone else has the same confusion, the ZE551ML comes in both the 2GB/16GB as well as the 4GB/64GB version. The display seems to be 1080. This article here cleared things up for me.

---------- Post added at 04:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:07 PM ----------

Afaik you can always do a factory reset as long as the ROM/ Recovery supports it. As long as you are rooted only (no custom ROM) you should be good to go :cool:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aravindan_S:
External Memory Card swap query

I have a Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML 128GB version running stock 5.0

I have been using a Samsung 32GB pro memory card and had moved many apps including games to the SD card. After 1 month of usage, now I have bought a 128GB memory card. I assumed that if I copy all the contents of the 32GB memory card to my new 128GB card, I can just exchange the same and all my apps and games (which I moved to SD card) would be working fine. Well, my idea didn't work and the apps were not recognized by the phone, I put back the 32GB card and the apps work fine again.

So, the only way for me to use my 128GB memory card is to first move all the apps back to internal memory, then insert my new memory card and then move the apps back to memory card? I've got way too many games and apps and wish to confirm this before proceeding!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiridhruv:
Running process like games stops when screen locked

My problem is like , i installed minion rush and when again game data of 64mb started to download i locked the screen and when i unlocked it game was killed. I need to switch on game again!!

I have allowed that game in auto start manager also.

CM auto kill option at screen off is not active too..

if you guys need which process are running let me know i will post screenshot later.

Help me..!! :crying:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enigma3135:
Does anyone have an ideal why specific apps won't run on Zen2, main issue is my banking app Usbank. Runs fine on my Nexus5 and Galaxy5. Dies immediately after launch on zenphone. Appreciate any help.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tlxxxsracer:
Looking at buying a zenfone 2 the 4gb model, how is performance and battery after you root, flash rom and kernel? Removing the bloat would help just in of itself. feedback would be great :)

Does anyone know if you could put in a data only sim from a tablet and use another carrier sim for phone/texts?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
I've noticed a lot of questions going unanswered. I suppose the ZF2 isn't very popular and this forum/ thread doesn't generate a lot of traffic. A shame really, because for the price this phone is fantastic.

Anyway, I was wondering if you need to be on the Asus Zen Launcher for gestures to work? Specifically I am trying to get the tap for wake/ sleep working on the Google Now Launcher.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ch3ckmate:
With a custom rom, does the feature of the special asus flipcover still work? (like, if you tap it you still see the special widgets?)

considering one but some small things hold me back....like intel etc..
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FelipeLessa:
travo

fiz root no meu cel... porem atualizei sem desfazer o root.. agora o meu cel esta travando na tela no logo da assus... ja tentei fazer um reset e nem assim ele volto ao normal ... alguma dica.. ou solução para meu problema????
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mendoza619:
Just got my Asus Zenfone 2 and it's already messing up. To unlock screen I have to use both fingers and I have to double tap everything for it to work. And everything I press a voice tells me what it is. Also it vibrates on every touch and doesn't go to what I want it too. It doesn't swipe from side to side or up and down
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave il barbaro:
I have a new Asus zenfone 2 laser ZE500KL.... Is there a way to root it???
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ione2380:
You have accessibility turned on.

Nothing to see on this line

---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:57 PM ----------

Yes, you have to be on Asus launcher for the gestures to work.

Nothing to see on this line
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lg-optimus:
Does the ZE551ML support MHL or/and Mirrorlink? If so, which version?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmendonc2:
MHL is not supported.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmendonc2:
You can still double tap the notification bar on any launcher to turn the screen off.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rgandrews:
Restoring to Stock Rom

Question Answered.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
Issues with Xposed not installing

I'm assuming this is a Zenfone 2 issue, if not I'll try reposting in the xposed thread.

Need some advice why Xposed isn't installing properly. I have the xposed installer, and it tells me I need to update. I try to update and it tells me it did not install. I tried searching for the zip to install it manually via recovery, but can't find it. (see attached Screenshots).
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyWith2ds:
Looking to Root

I just have some quick noobie questions *NOTE* Never rooted before, first android device.

1) Will the one click root method in http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/zenfone-2-root-easy-t3114003 work for me?

2) Should I unlock the boot loader? (Is there any other benefit to unlocking other than custom roms?)

Device Info:

Software Information : WW_2.20.40.97_20150917

Model : ASUS_Z00AD (ze551ml I believe?)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
Look for Windroid for rooting and unlocking, that seems a lot easier. You can find of on the forums here.

No need to unlock the bootloader unless you want to install a custom recovery. For the majority of stuff all you need is root.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zacxzac:
Is anyone able to recommend a ROM to me? I'd like to keep some of the ASUS things, but increase the usable screen real estate (making everything smaller to fit more in). Any thoughts?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philipchoynb:
Hi, I have the ASUS ZenFone 2 ze550ml running the CM12.1 unofficial nightly...

Obviously... I have my phone rooted but I don't understand why I still can't edit items within the system root?

Any help? Thanks
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
Quoting myself here for context and in case anyone else has the same issue. I finally found the zip, but installing manually via recovery does not work. TWRP tells me the zip is for 5.1 whereas the stock ASUS ROM is 5.0.

*embarks on a new quest to find the correct Xposed version for 5.0* ( <- if anyone can help and post a link, or give me any other pointers as to how to get Xposed working, that would be great and the thanks button will surely be clicked. Thanks in advance!)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jason2678:
hardware buttons

I've been thinking about buying a Zenfone 2 to replace my Galaxy S3. I got to check one out in person yesterday in an electronics store, and the power and volume buttons seemed really stiff with poor tactile feedback. I couldn't really tell if I was getting them pressed or not. Unfortunately, this was just a floor display and not even powered up. It just had a simulated screen image stuck on it, so I didn't get any kind of feel for how the buttons actually work for real use.

Can someone who has the device comment please? Are the volume and power buttons really that stiff on a working model, and how to the feel when actually using the phone?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ione2380:
Did you tried this:

Download Xposed Installer from https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7u...ew?usp=sharing

2.Connect your zenfone 2 with USB (USB debugging enabled)

3.Extract the downloaded folder and launch InstallXposedFramework.bat (phone will reboot)

4.Now launch InstallXposedInstaller.bat to install Xposed apk on your phone. Enjoy Xposed on your zenfone 2

---------- Post added at 06:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 PM ----------

That was just a dummy that you tried. The buttons are really great, easy to press, only the volume is pretty hard to get use to it been in the back. :p

---------- Post added at 07:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:56 PM ----------

You only need to unlock the bootloader if you want custom roms.

Yes, that root method should work for you.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jason2678:
Thanks for confirming. :good:

I suspected it was a dummy. The heft and those buttons just didn't feel right, but I thought just maybe if the battery was removed it might just be the real thing. That and they had it on one of those retractable cable things right with a bunch of working demos. It was jarring enough I had to confirm before ordering one. They're not doing Asus any favors displaying that fake plastic brick right alongside a bunch of mostly working phones. I'd have never given it a second look if I didn't know about the buzz it has in the community here; sure sounds like a great bang for your buck phone. :)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wavexda:
Thx a lot my firend. Can you tell me how did you know that will be 4K recording and slowmotion 240fps in zenfonu 2?

And did someone know which camera will have Zenfone 2? Whether a phone has now a same camera like Zenfone 2? I want to make sure the quality of photos.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @Peterrrrr:
I would like to know more about that, what I have read there is only 1080p recroding on it.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhishekr700:
Have you guyz been successful in rooting ur phones
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
I just received the ze550ml and am wondering if using towelroot would be safe, or wondering if there is anyway to root it
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
How much did it cost?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
Got it for $260 USD
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
Really? Is it the 720p version that is clocked at 1.8GZ? Also did you get in ebay.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
yup and yes I got from ebay
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
Hopefully this price is not going to be official by asus. I would like them to stay at the $190 price range.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nklenchik:
Is that the 5 inch variant or the 5.5 inch? Can you post some pictures of the box (if it has specs on it)?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
Sure thing, this is the 5.5 inch with 720p display

edit: forgot to say that photo was taken with the zenfone
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nklenchik:
Delivery, nice! How's the performance? Have you noticed anything not mentioned yet?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
I'm not really to knowledgeable in smartphones, but I did run an antutu test. This is a big jump from my previous phone, a galaxy s2. There hasn't been anything worth mention in terms of performance, it's been handling simple tasks like calling, texting, web browsing, and 2D gaming very well
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
Thanks for uploading those antutu scores. I really can't wait tell it comes out for the USA
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aceofzeroz:
This model is no less impressive than the higher-end types:cool: how has the battery life and heat dissipation been for you so far?:what:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
Battery life appears average to me, being nearly fully charged lasts me for a full day with about 30% remaining. Also need to consider how I use it too, I guess you could call it typical stuff that I do. As for the heat, there has been moments where the heat is noticeable, but not to the point where it made me consider to stop what I'm currently doing.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
This model (ze550ml) seems to be a good for a mid ranger. When you press the capacitive keys at the bottom, do they vibrate?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radier:
What version of firmware you are using?

On ASUS website you can dwonload V2.12.40.11

http://www.asus.com/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE550ML/HelpDesk_Download/
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
Specifications unknown? When did he say that
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bl4zinm1st:
Yup they vibrate but I turned that off, it got a bit annoying
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
I sure did try that. The installer did its thing. But it is giving me the above message as shown in the Screenshots.

EDIT: I finally got it to work. It was a matter of downloading the correct sdk, xposed-v74-sdk21-x86.zip .

Also, your link did not work.

[IMG="Drive"]http://i.imgur.com/KIX62Jk.jpg?1[/IMG]

I sincerely appreciate the response though!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ione2380:
[MENTION=2558301]Caebron[/MENTION] Ok. That link is from exposed thread, not my fault. :)

Nothing to see on this line
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbrewer123:
Apps killed when device sleeps

I'm currently running ZE551ML_ WW_V2.20.40.97, rooted by method 3. No xposed, no frozen apps, no unlocked bootloader. I'm rooted mainly so I can run Linux apps via Linux Deploy. The phone has been working pretty well for the 2-3 months I've had it. However, in the last couple of weeks it kills most of my apps while it is sleeping. I can start various apps, lock the screen, and within 5 minutes unlock the screen and the apps must be restarted. Any ideas? I've tried wiping the cache and enabling everything in auto start manager and clean master with no luck.

This is especially a problem for some linux terminal apps I run via Linux Deploy and Terminal Emulator for Android. Not only are these programs killed unexpectedly, they take some typing and tapping to get running again so I prefer to leave them running.

Thanks for any tips.

-Rob
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caebron:
No, not your fault :) And I really do very much appreciate you getting to help!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OfficerJimLahey:
Sounds like CCleaner is killing them off. There is a whitelist in that app some where, I would try that (putting in an exclusion). Unfortunately I cannot tell where it is, as I have that app removed now.

Or you can just freeze CCleaner. :p
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komendickbutt:
I'm using zenfone 2 Z00A with aosp rom. When I unmount the USB storage device, I noticed that some of the apps are missing. These apps are stored in the SD Card. Rebooting the device restores the missing apps that are stored in the SD Card. Am I the only one experiences this problem/bug? Please help. Anyone?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zshep99:
sd card read as internal?

Hi, im new to xda so i hope that I am posting this in the right place. I have a zenfone 2e and I keep running out of space on the internal memory so i installed a 4gb sd card. Is there any way to make google play updates and apps, etc autimatically install to the sd card. I hate having to try and move things to the sd card or delete things that i cant every time there is an app update. I never had this problem with my old zte valet with android 4.1.1, but the zenfone has it with android 5.0.1. please help. Thanks all..
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manlord:
I tried to get my zenfone 2 rooted using TWRP but it seems to fail and now I dont have a functional recovery and I need support to fix this. My phone is unlocked. Here is a picture of my bootloader and a picture of the error after loading recovery.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4gAsqK8uhVITXN1bkl4QWQ1Vm8/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4gAsqK8uhVIRjhoYWlyODF5ODA/view?usp=sharing

I would like to return to stock recovery.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbrewer123:
Thank you! I have my phone back now! I added everything to the ignore list in Clean Master and my apps are staying alive again. That was such a frustrating issue. I will look into how to freeze it so I don't have to keep updating it everytime I install something new. Do you have a recommendation on a freeze app to use? I'll do some searching in the meantime too.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OfficerJimLahey:
I use Titanium Backup Pro for freezing. But App Quarantine worked well for me in the past as well. The former will cost you a couple bucks, while the latter is (or at least was - I haven't used it since I bought TiBu) free.