yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nnssxx:
hello, my ZE551ML is not recognized by my PC and I can only access TWRP but not adb/fastboot, is there a TWRP-flashable zip to restore all the factory partitions (any version)?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] denis.skyt:
Unofficial CyanogenMod 12.1 Nightly Builds for ASUS Zenfone 2 (Z00A/Z008)

Where i can find the changelogs for these nightly builds?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrOz3n:
Hi guys,

I hope this is the right thread to ask the following question:

I'm going to buy a new phone and I've had hard time deciding whether to buy the Zenfone 2 551ML (4GB RAM), or go with Xiaomi Mi 4c?

I hope you can help me out, cause I was out of the Android market for like 2 years (currently using Lumia on Windows 10).

Thanks in advance.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
My device aint recognised in pc..

it just come and goes continuously.?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesta:
Can someone help me I'm using ZenFone2 2gb ram version WW2.20.40.139

My hangouts was working fine last night then I woke up I the morning and no Google apps are working. Hangouts, playstore..etc

It's like it's blocked somehow... I'm rooted under stock Rom. Any help to fix this issue?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
Does busybox works without bootloop?.(rooted)

And any other interesting root apps to try(anything)? :P
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] say99:
yes busybox works perfectly fine

was using it for lucky patcher
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Difermo:
Hi.

Sorry if this is wrong place to ask.

What phone is better. Alcatel Idol 3 5.5 inch or Asus Zenfone 2 551ml 1.8ghz with 16gb (i think it have 4gb ram). Asus is on sale from 280euros to 200euros and Alcatel is on sale from 250 to 220 euros.

I read they are both good phones but what i read is that alcatel have bad camera. And zenfone have lots of problems with battery. I plane to hold phone for 2-3 years.

I see they both will have android 6. Since i plane to stay on "original" not custom roms what is your sugestion?

I know it is not phone that cost 800 euros, but what i look is good or decent battery, sound and better camera. Phone with less bugs and troubles

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] variant0:
I've looked all over the for, but there are a lot of opinions... so..

If i unlock the bootloader of my CN zenfone 2 (already have WW firmware) it will unlock all european bands?? Is there any tutorial how to unlock the european bands?

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarathustra5:
Hey guys, so I'm trying to install a ROM on my Zenfone that's about 4 months old. Whenever I get to the bootloader and select Recovery Mode it just restarts the bootloader, even though I make sure I select "Recovery Mode". I haven't even seen the "error" message a lot of people see because it just restarts every damn time.

Any suggestions/solutions? Thanks =)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drabharathan:
No root custom ROM

I need / prefer an unrooted ROM. My work client checks for all sorts of stuff to see if phone has custom ROM , busybox, Root, Su binaries... I'm not sure what all. So I can't have root, let alone anything towards that to use my phone. I'm not sure if it even checks "release keys/ test-keys" in the build prop. Whats annoying is ITS MY PHONE NOT A WORK PHONE! And they are not letting me do my own thing or putting terms and conditions to me using my phone for that extra flexibility.

I will bullet point.

1. An earlier AOSP build of PA in my old Nexus 4 did work fine. Although I'm not sure what they did to make it work seamless.

2. Could I install an AOSP ROM ( by crpalmer) unzip and change the build prop from test keys to release keys, Rezip and flash?

3. Prism Barbone's ROM has SuperSu, Busy box separate in the zip file. Can I unzip the folder, take them out ( Busy box , SuperSu), Rezip the file and flash my phone?

I am currently running CM nightlies by crpalmer, jrior001and the amazing others. (which is great by the way) CM seems to detected very easily by my work app. Any help appreciated.

I know about xposed methods to hide/mask and use an earlier version of the app. I'm just hesitant to be that invasive.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mummasboy:
How i flash android 6.0 in android
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rodriobr:
Remove Voicemail Icon

Hi! I am new here...

So, i want to know if anybody have done it, remove the voicemail icon.

I have stock rom updated to the last one, this voicemail is from years ago, so i dont remember the password :silly: .I dont want to call "customer care" because they are slow and time consuming :crying: , please anyone knows?

Cheers from Argentina!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dewasathya:
Hello everyone!

I have a question. I've noticed that there are 2 version on ZE551ML, the Z00A and Z00AD. What's the difference between those?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
Both Z00A and Z00AD are basically the same.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philipchoynb:
Hi, My Asus ZenFone 2 ze550ml (z008d) running custom rom BlissPop 4.0.3- nightly 20151121 with TWRP v2.8.7.0 for z008

Recently out of sudden, I'm experiencing this error message "createTarFork() process ended with ERROR=255"

every time I tried to backup and the backup stage come to backing up the "System" then this error occurred.

The error only happen to this "System" partition, when I tried to skip this "System" partition and backup all the others, the backup finished successfully.

Kindly refer to my recovery log attached below...

Please help... Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
Whenever i try to download an app from play store it gets downloaded then after download is 100% it starts over again and again.. and suddenly the phone restarts and then after the restart notification panel shows error dowloading "xyz"

(m also rooted now.. if it ll help for any solution)

(though the problem was also existing before i was rooted)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] say99:
update all your gapps once, another option could be

factory resetting might work cause seems like you have got issue with gapps

try factory resetting your phone and if still you get that issue reflash your rom
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lintern:
I'm confused, I recently bought the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML and it clearly is the Chinese version as it has CN on the box and the inside plastic cover is written Chinese too. What I do not get is my firmware which is the ww version out of the box. It clearly reads on the packaging ZenFone 2 Z00ADB and ZE551ML which I'm sure is the Chinese version. I have updated to the latest ww firmware which I got off the ASUS website with no problems occurring. I'm just curious as to whether my device may be dodgy or not and was wondering what experienced owners/users think.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dewasathya:
I see, thanks :)

I'm thinking to install CM 12 on my phone, but unsure about it, because the CM is for Z00A, while my phone is Z00AD.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndruqltn:
can i flash boot/recovery/firmware thru sdcard?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raphy591:
Firmware update for 6.0 ?

Hi, all.

My phone is a Zenfone 2 ZE550ML (Z008). I have a custom ROM (Cyanogen 12.1 Nightly Builds) with TWRP recovery (v 2.8.7.0)

But I would like to try the new cyanogen 13 6.0.x alpha rom. But in the instructions of the thread it's said : "ROM Firmware Required: 2.20.40.13x stock base".

But, I don't remenber my version of firmware, may be I have an older.

Do I have to go back on stock rom with last firmware before go to 6.0.x ? Or install 6.0 as like as install new firmware ?

Sorry, my english isn't very good ! Thanks.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] volktio:
Mobile data problem

My zenfone 2 Z00A 4G RAM cant connect to mobile data, and i know that only sim1 supports mobile data. i tried my sim in another smartphone and the mobile data works great, so anyone knows what the problem might be? im considering flashing resurrection rom maybe that can fix it, and btw do i need to unlock bootloader before installing a Custom ROM? thanks in advance
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
Yes, you have to unlock bootloader first and then flash a custom recovery like TWRP and then finally flash a custom ROM. BTW did you try factory reset-ing the device?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] volktio:
thank you :D and yes ive tried like 5 times already, including wiping cache and dalvik cache
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blessedhands:
I also experience this. My phone is not rooted or modified in anyway.

When downloading app from playstore it will finish downloading then download will restart. If I try to cancel the download pressing the 'X' button beside the progress bar the phone will restart. This happens in updating or installing some apps.

- I already cleared cache of google play store, google play services, download manager.

- Already restarted the phone. Still the same result.

- Havent tried reformatting my phone.

- I tried installing apps using aptoide, installation was successful
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swaraj12024:
asus zenfone 2

i have hard bricked my zenfone 2 while unlocking bootloader ?so now how can i get rid of this? if there is any solution available then plz tell me .
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
delete

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Plz help us ?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhishekr700:
Since multiple people are experiencing same issue its most probably a firmware bug...

Have you reported it to company?

Try using different plastore version
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
Which firmware are you running? Stock? .139?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhice03:
hi. im having this problem "Unfortunately, Telecom service has stopped" whenever someone is calling and when i press okay it will abort the call. pls help me. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4gb/64gb user. TIA.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
yes its 139 :/
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
Did you try a factory reset?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
nope. was waiting for any solutions..

i am also rooted now. if any solution needs root?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
I'd say try a factory reset. I had a problem with the Power Saver app, where it would continuously fc. Tried wiping cache and everything, didnt work. So I went to recovery and did a hard reset, which solved the problem atleast for a day. I dont if it'll be better cause a day after doing a hard reset I bricked my phone..
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Avid.Lion:
Screen Flicker error

Hello, I'm new here. and I have a question.

Does anyone experienced error like this...???

http: oi66.tinypic.com/28wpjxh.jpg

I'm new so I cant post image T.T

My screen sometime just flicker and distort like that, so I cant see the screen at all. Anyone know the reason and solution for that error...??? And for some reason, it also affecting recovery mode so I cant see at all when in recovery mode. (fyi, My Zenfone 2 model is 4gb of ram and 32gb of rom)

someone pls help me :crying:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
When i click on recovery mode.......

it displays "error"
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fred_gaou:
It sounds like an hardware issue. There would be nothing you can do but return the device to shop.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
When it shows error, hold the power button then volume button and relase it quickly.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RougeHead:
I was looking for a rom for my Zenfone 2 and I saw the all roms were for Z00A. Does Z00A stands for Z00AD? I mean for all the models included in ZE551ML version --4GB/2.3GHz or 4GB/1.8GHz or 2GB/1.8GHz (5.5 in 1080p FHD Screen). I'm using the model 2gb model FHD. Are the kernels same for all model? Would all the roms of Z00A are compatible with my model?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh_711:
Yup, Z00A and Z00AD are the same device.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imnotkevin:
cm 13 SD card

Hey guys, I've been rocking the cm12.1 as my daily driver since october and since the cm13 just hit the BETA state (awesome) I wanted to upgrade. As I dirty flashed without any problems to cm13, with the compatible gapps, during the guided set up I was asked how I want my SD card to be used as external storage or internal and whatever I chose now (preferably external) I was always asked to format the SD.

So my question is: Is it really necessary to format the card? or is there some way to avoid it? Would clean flashing solve this? Thanks in advance!

Zenfone 2 Z00A 4gb variant, no xposed, coming from cm12.1 build 21.10.2015, official twrp 2.8.7.2
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s7abo:
Have somebody any idea? Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anooj21m:
How can i unlock bootloader for the build number" 2.20.40.139_20151104_2652_user"

ze551ml?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ofird:
I have a ZE550ML , 2 GB which has been purchased outside of my country in Thailand 3 months ago.

This week, my device has been stuck in boot loop due to a simple action of changes in SD card permissions to copy pictures from SD card to internal memory.

I downloaded the latest official ROM - Z008_WW_2.20.40.130 and installing it via the SD card and via adb (as described in this thread - http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-apply-ota-bootloop-rooted-zf2-t3127835/page4 ) in both methods the result was the same - still stuck in boot loop ( I also cleared the cache but it didnt help)

I rather not root, since I like the seemless OTA updates and I need to hide root for some of my work apps, but if there is no other choice I can go in that path.

But before I do - the most critical part for me is to retain my data (SMS, whataspp, pictures) is there a way to do that or overcome my issue?

By using adb pull I keep getting error:closed, even though I am running latest adb
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GAMELASTER:
A little question to developers.

How did you build a source codes for Intel processor? Actually, by stuff what i know is needed a "Intel C++ Compiler for Android" for build a source codes. Actually, i want to build a AOSP for another device, Lenovo P90, but that phone have a same processor and stuffs like Zenfone 2, so building is same i think. Where did you get a Intel C++ Compiler? Or its exists a replacement?

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leonglap:
Return to original rom

Hi,

I need help to know how i can reverse the modify rom to original.. because i want to sale my phone.. and the person want the original software. :confused::confused:

Tnks:good:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohamed1993:
Low in call volume

Every time I get a call whether on messenger /what apps, the default in call volume goes very low. I have to use the volume rocker to manually raise it, BUT IT NEVER STAYS. I have tried restarting, but it doesn't help. If I attach headphones, it does the same thing, as soon as I attach them, the volume goes down to the same level, then I have to raise it up again. Any help would be great fully appreciated.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brunoleal15:
I have a ZF2 (2.3ghz, 4gb, 32Gb version) and he is having problems with sound in snapchat , some kind of distortion in the audio while I see videos of other people , the problem occurs both as speaker and headfone

Anyone else ever seen something like this and know how to solve ?

Sorry for the GT inglish

Thanks
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilgames*:
KitKat/JellyBean on ZenFone 2

Hi guys, I know there are devices with similar specs to the ZF2 (e.g. Asus MeMO Pad 8 ) that comes with an Android version previous to Lollipop (for the MeMO Pad 8 it should be JellyBean) and now I'm wondering if is it possible somehow to successfully run or port one of those JB/KK ROMs to our beloved ZF2. Thanks in advance :)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troy5890:
Not possible with jelly bean and KitKat.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chan52:
Hey guys! I want to flash stock rom on to my ze551ml 2gb ram model. But I get error msg. I searched for solutions and also changed the update script as suggested by someone but of no use. You guys know any solution?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mamprogr:
I rooted my zenfone 2 and the applied the system update by mistake. and my phone got stuck in boot (the loading loop just keeps on rotating). Opening the recovery displayed an error message with a dead/sleeping bot ..but i was able to get into the recovery by pressing the power button and vol up key fr a short time. this was till yesterday ..today when i tried to switch the phone on (normal boot, not recovery) ... the asus logo screen appeared .. but after that instead of the loading screen i got a sleeping bot screen with a red exclamation mark that keeping blinking every few seconds ... i tried to open recovery .. but again the same blinking dead bot screen with "error" written. ... plz help me ! is it possible to recover my phone ?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangbhoy:
I'm helping out a friend with an ASUS Zenfone 2. She was playing a GameBoy Advance Emulator (MyBoy) and was playing while charging the phone. The next day, the phone didn't turn on.

Basically here's what's happening (or not happening):

1.) No led indication of charging

2.) If left with a charger on for a few hours, batter gets hot

3.) Sometimes when I push the power button it vibrates once but that's it. Recently, no vibration at all.

Other than these, no other observations.

I've looked around the Zenfone 2 forums, especialy on the Troubleshooting thread, and there are vague & uncomplete solutions that never worked for me.

1.) Charged the phone using the ASUS adapter and USB cable overnight (tried with a Samsung one and a Sony one overnight - that's 3 nights total. Didn't work for me.

2.) I would like to try to open the phone myself but I'm not so sure and I don't know exactly how to remove the battery to reset the phone.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elbert09:
Soft Brick USB debugging disabled

Good Day I accidentally updated my phone while my phone was still rooted and now it is in a boot loop however I can't also try flashing in ADB since if I remember it correctly I disabled my usb debugging mode way before it got bricked. any help on this one? Thanks!:D
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilgames*:
Try this:
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maor23:
if i got unlock bootloader and root, but i got update from asus (from their app), i can install the update from there?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elbert09:
thanks for the reply sir. however when it starts to update it still shows error after some time. I did wipe data and cache before I read your reply sir.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elbert09:
update on this. I can see a firmware version on the recovery mode it indicates a WW-ASUS_Z00A-2.20.40.156_20151218_8265_user firmware. does that mean I must flash this type of firmware to work on my zenfone 2?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akashskumar:
I recently unlocked the bootloader and flashed cm13 marshmallow on my Asus Zenfone2 ZE550ML and in the process, I somehow lost root access . I tried rooting again but its not happening. Any solutions ?

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I had the same problem with my Zenfone2 ZE550ML. You will have to flash the stock ROM. It very easily available on xda forums . Either use recovery or do it via sideload .
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mamprogr:
Thank you for reply.

When i tried to switch the phone on (normal boot, not recovery) the asus logo screen appeared .. but after that instead of the loading screen i got a sleeping bot screen with a red exclamation mark that keeping blinking every few seconds ... i tried to open recovery .. but again the same blinking dead bot screen with "error" written.

I can't access recovery mode. how to flash ROM?!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akashskumar:
If you install official OTA update after root, chances are that you will get stuck in a bootloop . I did an OTA after rooting and got stuck in a bootloop. I had to reflash the stock ROM again. It would be better to unroot and then install the Asus update
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilgames*:
Yes, if you wanna flash a previous version of the stock rom you also have to flash the same recovery version.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] systamatik:
Extra Bricked Zenfone2 [please see details]

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ZE155ML bricked beyond this solution!

Okay. I'm fairly comfortable flashing / using ADB. I've mistakenly applied the OTA update while being rooted; however the typical solutions aren't working. i have tried them all!

I've rooted using the one-click method; appeared to be working fine.

Symptoms:

Cannot access recovery/bootloader screen. Have tried all variations of holding the PWR+VOL UP [then letting go of the PWR button] This leads to the mysterious white USB symbol w/ a status bar.

Cannot see device on PC. Have tried multiple cables; on multiple computers. Have un-installed/re-installed the drivers [Intel, Android USB, Asus]

Cannot use ADB, perpetually is "waiting for the device"

I'd be happy to post any logs/etc...I'm sure I've screwed something up. Is there a way to force a ROM on to the the zefone2? Is all my data on the device pretty much toast?

Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elbert09:
Thanks sir. Where can I get the recovery img? i unzipped the firmware but I can't see any recovery img? sorry noob
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bakugo:
I have a completely stock ZE551ML on 2.20.40.139 and I want to unlock my bootloader to install CM, what's the best method? If anyone has unlocked it on the same version, can you post what method you used? Also: will I lose all my data when I unlock the bootloader?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elbert09:
Thanks sir my phone is back. The reason behind i can't sideload was because i forgot to include .zip in my command *facepalm
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nazim2394:
Can someone help me out with flashable Asus gallery zip for CM 12.1? Plz
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maor23:
i got the .97 update still and i want to update it but i dont know how.

i have unlock bootloader, root, twrp recovery. can you tell me how i update for the new update?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akashskumar:
I have a ZE550ML and I just flashed cm13 on my phone a few days back. The method is the same for ZE551ML . I followed a YouTube tutorial which has references from an XDA link . No you will not lose any data upon unlocking the bootloader .I am unable to give you the link to the video since I'm a new user and cant post links ut I will give you the channel name... It's YouthTech TV with the heading "Install Android Marshmallow/M on Asus Zenfone2". Also the guy in the video uses a ZE551ML so you will be much at ease .
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilgames*:
If you want updated stock ROM just download it from the ASUS website and flash it. You can also try SuperZen ROM (it's basically stock ROM with all bloatware removed).
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bakugo:
I was trying to avoid using the official unlock app since I read about a bunch of people having problems with it, but I decided to just go ahead and do it and it worked fine on the first try. Thanks!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nazim2394:
Flashable Asus gallery zip plz

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Can U help me out with flashable Asus gallery zip for CM 12.1 and how to solve the issue of weird calling screen in CM 12.1