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[Miscellaneous Android Development] JPD19:
Do you guys think this is for real? I asked the blogger for the XDA source but have not heard back. I apologize, I did not look through the last 33 pages to see if this was mentioned.

http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-asus-zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca/

Thoughts? If I can put Marshmallow on this thing, I'm definitely making a purchase!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] theradec:
Unfortunatetly it's a fake

Same as http://android-unroot-guide.xyz/asus-zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca/

You can tell by the fake facebook comments (note that they're talking about unlocking your phone)

Good on you to check the "a recent post coming from xda-developer forum giving hints on how to Update and install Android 6.0 Marshmallow using custom ROM on Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA false claim
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JPD19:
Dang, well thanks for the clarification.

So overall for those of you able to update to the firmware (4.4.0.0), root, and debloat, do you like the tablet? I'm mostly interested in using this for work (the ease of highlighting PDFs with a digitizer), but it bugs me so much when I see bloatware. Is the ASUS Z Stylus the only digitizer you can use with this unit?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wtherrell:
Saw a card with 3 styli in checkout line @ Walmart. $3.98 and they work perfectly on the Asus zenpad s 8 tab. They also work on my N7 and N6.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
It's false and misleading, and should be taken down.

Sent from my P01MA
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Nice to see the S8 on AndroidCentral http://www.androidcentral.com/best-android-tablets#slide6
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xxxjistxxx:
anyone having issues mounting sd cards?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] HorusEyE:
I bought my Asus ZenPad S 8.0 a few weeks ago and I just start reading this thread and I have a few questions before I start trying to root my ZenPad.

1 - I see that a .bat script must be executed. But this it works under Linux? Or only under Windows?

2 - If the .bat script work under Linux, I suppose I also don't need those drivers because they are for Windows, right?

3 - What are the chances of bricking the device?

4 - If I have to use Windows for this, can it be done via VirtualBox?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
If you don't like windows you might try this linux method instead:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2963104

Please note I have not tried it myself and also not read the thread completely.

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I assume your question relates to rooting. The CWM version supplied can supposedly mount sdcards up to 32gb. My 64 gb card is not recognized but my 8gb card works fine. Try to format the card into FAT32, perhaps that is the issue?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Can u guys believe this ...I received my replacement Zenpad after the first one the mic stopped working........ Three days later same problem with the new one. WTF ,I think it is time to jump ship ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] cyberg0d:
I rooted mine without an sd card
[Miscellaneous Android Development] splashd1:
How long did it take? I seem to be stuck on "Updating IFMI"... never mind, it completed as I typed this--so I'd say a full CWM firmware update takes about 5 minutes.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I have three full size 10.1" Android tablets and this Zenpad S 8 is my first mid-size tablet and by far the best. I couldn't see why they didn't just put Android 5.1 on it to start with, then I checked the other new Android devices they sell that still have Android 4.2 and Android 4.4 on them. So I am guessing that we will be lucky if Asus ever updates the Zenpad S 8 to Android 5.1 and a Asus update to Android 6.0 for this device is very doubtful.

Sent from my P01MA
[Miscellaneous Android Development] HorusEyE:
Hi...

Was that an answer to my questions?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
That was an answer, but not to your questions.

Seriously, the .bat script is for windows. If you only have Linux available, you could try the link I posted - it might work.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] liquidhaste:
So i followed the guide, rooted successfully no issues, booted up no problem, messed around with su and it asked me to update binary it failed to update binary, i didnt think much of it. Later rebooted and now its stuck on spinning logo. I was able to get back into cwm I reflashed su zip but its still logo spinning.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
I believe you should not update the binary.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] liquidhaste:
Yeah Lol that probably did it, im trying to restore my backup. If that doesnt work im downloading the image from asus website.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] liquidhaste:
the restore bricked my ****, hmm. Trying to manage the asus download but my sd card isnt mounting in cwm. Too big probably
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
8gb or less card needed
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
16gb external sdcard works for me and I think 32gb will work as well.

Sent from my P01MA
[Miscellaneous Android Development] LukeHorizon:
I guess every FAT32 formatted sdcard should work, but i didn't try yet
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Follow up to my random reboot problem. I've solved it. Believe it or not, the case I'm using is the culprit.

Over the last week few weeks I've tested it by going two days with the case, two days without, two days with... And the reboots would only occur when I had the case on, multiple times a day.

It's a inexpensive folio case from eBay.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Umm, I forgot to tell you I got the same problem before, and I solved it using the official Asus Case. The one I was using I bought it from Amazon ( Incipio, I think...) ...

:good:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] G-FACE:
Guys with ZenPad 10, go and try to root with KingRoot.

It will fail, but push the button "Request research". Now we are 62 ppl that have requested a research. When we are enough ppl they'll try to find an exploit.

http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=15341
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I tried Kingroot with my Z580CA and was the first person to request research into rooting for the Z580CA. It may not be effective but it is worth a try.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
There's already a root method for the z580ca, it's in the OP..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
Yes, I am aware of the method in the OP, but I was hoping for a simpler solution.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
I have no idea what it would entail, but does anyone have a clue as to what would have to be done to get a permanent recovery, like TWRP?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] truewt:
how can the folio case be the cause of random reboots? *mind boggling*
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Something to do with the magnets? I don't know. I've had plenty of tablets and similar cases before and no problem, but I only had the reboots with the case on. :confused:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
You know, the Verizon S4's most recent update just got root through mobile go one click root - I had tried the same kernel swap method with kingroot in August but turns out busy using a different app did the trick. You might want to try that and a couple others like Kingo root. Our look and see what one click root methods have been effective on the zenphones or other Intel devices. Just a thought
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dplane:
Figured I'd post this here as we don't have a forum for it:

My ZenPad is stuck on a bootloop (asus logo keeps popping up.. Will go away.. Come back etc etc) when I enter recovery mode there is a message at the bottom that says something like "unbrick not available" I tried a factory reset.. Still same thing. Seems like I'm soft bricked (after trying to install the latest official update from the Asus site)..

How do I restore my pad back to an operational state?

Any help is much appreciated!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
Download latest fw image version 4.4.0.0 (WW, world wide) from Asus site 1.3gb. Put the zip image on a Fat2 formatted 8gb sdcard. You can use the OP method to boot into temporary cwm recovery. Then flash the image and the boot loop should be gone!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dplane:
Ah interesting. Funny enough I didnt even realize this pad has a sd card slot :silly:

Anyway..I tried by placing the zip in the root of a 32gb card but based on what I read elsewhere that card capacity may be an issue and I need to use a smaller one? (it cant find the zip/doesn't recognize it as a firmware file) :confused:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
My 64gb does not work,so if cwm cannot find it its probably too big or wrong format. FAT32 should work.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dplane:
Yep the 32 one I have is fat32 but I guess I'll try a smaller one.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Or if you didn't encrypt your table you can keep a ROM image and the Supersu zip in you root Internal memory and from there be able to re flash everything without the need of a SD card, as I normally do. Did it today with the new 4.5.0 firmware version, copied to the internal memory, use the OP files to boot CWM, from there selected the new firmware, after it flashed it, selected the SuperSu zip and flashed it, reboot and back to business.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dplane:
Is it possible to copy to the internal memory if the tab bootloops? (I can get into stock recovery only it seems) - if not..then I guess ill actually have to buy a cheap 8gb card (dont have anymore of that small a size laying around!)

EDIT: Think I got CWM to recognize the sd card..it saw the zip and I selected the install option but the progress bar hasnt start moving for a while.."stuck" at: updating IFWI

EDIT 2: SUCCESS..thanks everyone!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Nice to see we're on the over year old 5.0 when 6.0.1 is being released. :eek:

Wonder what Asus' plan is for updating this tablet. :confused:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Thought I'd e-mail Asus and see what they have to say, got a pretty quick reply:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] popozao:
Just got the CA version of the tablet over the weekend (price drop!) on Amazon, and I really like it! It lets you disable a lot of apps even on its own. I do like Nova Launcher better than the Asus one, so I've switched, and that took care of a lot of the annoyances that I had. One thing I can't figure out is what Tru2Life does? If you're not watching a video, is it useful? Can I freeze it?

Thanks for the link! Just FYI, if anyone is running OS X, the linux instructions work to root using trigger 2, except you can't use the fastboot binary included in that zip. You have to use the fastboot that's specifically for OS X (I think it's installed along with Android Studio or you can get it with homebrew android-platform-tools).

Hm, I never knew that Xposed caused lag, but I used a few modules on my old Nexus 7, and it was kind of bogged down - somehow, I didn't put that together! I really only want to use Xposed to turn off the blindingly orange status/notification bar when the battery saver flips on. Wish there was some other thing that would do that...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
I got this same response last month. Guess it means No!

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Does anyone have issues with smart lock? I designated my home as a trusted area. Every so often, the Zenpad will ask for my pin although I have smart lock activated. When I check the settings, it seems that it loses my home's location. Once I tap that, it accepts it and it's fine. I know if you don't use the tablet for a few hours, it will ask for the pin but my issue is it could be 5 mins later.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I have read rumors of a Nexus 7 2016 coming at Google IO made by Huawei. If so, and if Asus fails to offer Android M and unlocking, I will probably be jumping ship.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
It's pretty crazy. Don't think any high-end Android device has ever been left in the dust this badly.

Despite being left behind, I'm pretty sure I'm staying put.

5.0 on this is running pretty damn well for me and the hardware is perfect (for me). Took me a while but I realized I prefer a 8" 4:3 tablet over anything else.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
You can turn the orange status off withoug xposed in its own power saving settings, its a tick up right. Ths name says something misleading like notification but try that...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] popozao:
Ah, you're right. It's called "Hint of Ultra-saving mode" under Power Saver settings. Don't know why I missed that - the wording is so obvious /sarcasm. Thanks a bunch.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I did skip the Nexus 9 due to pricing, so the same will hold true for any new tablets. I am still hoping to see upgrades from Asus on our tablet.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ishamm:
i doubt it will get left on 5.0, id hope that with the zenphone range all going to 6.0 soon (allegedly) that they will update the tablet to. they surely cant leave a flagship tablet with no version upgrades ever.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] FSRBIKER:
I have the Z580CA and my son the Z580C and I hope both get the upgrade to 6.0. I really just want the ability to control app permissions and Doze feature from 6.0 as both tablets run fantastic as is. The main difference I notice between the 2 tablets is the Z580C gets up to 50% better battery life than my CA version.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Anyone try Xposed on the new 4.5 firmware?

After I install the framework I can't seem to install any apks, even non-xposed ones. It tries to install then ends up saying "app not installed"
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Xposed works with no problems on 4.5.0

Sent from my P01MA
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nukebreath:
Yes that's the first thing I did when I got it. It might be some kind of contrast adjustment. It's pretty irritating. Am I the only one having this problem.?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
it's been a "feature" of LCD screens for a while. it seems that Asus has a more aggressive setting than most other tablets I've owned and it's always been the most irritating. they spew all kinds of bs on what it's for, but it really so that they can get inflated contrast ratios. at 0% bright scenes have whites that seem to be at 5%; dark scenes make the screen dimmer by a few percent. I wish they'd stop this stupidness and let 0 be 0 (or whatever percentage you use).

this is my biggest issue with the tablet. I read in dark rooms and keep it at 0, and the fluctuations kill my eyes. I even have lux at -65 and still get the fluctuations, but wit luxs overlay it happens less.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nukebreath:
I also read, watch movies, shows ect.. In dark rooms. That's when I noticed the most drastic fluctuations. So this is a software issue.? If I installed say a different Rom that would fix it.? Now I know there aren't any Roms at the moment, but that should be that then. And what's "luxs".?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Amd4life:
be careful folks, I think I killed mine. I made a nandroid backup before rooting the device, tried to flash back to stock, just to see if it would work. its now in a constant bootloop.

so be very careful. guess I have to wait till a custom recovery and stock rom shows up in a few months

if someone has the time, I would certainly appreciate a stock system pull, or I guess I could just return it
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux&hl=en

it throws an overlay to dim your screen when you go below 0%. it doesn't really dim the leds when it gets under 0, but it helps keep your eyes from being burn out. there are other programs that can dim the screen, but this one replaces your auto backlight adjustment. there's velis too, but i like lux better.

sorry to hear that, but at least now we know there's no going back for now.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Amd4life:
Can someone post their nandroid stock for me, to see of maybe my copy was just corrupt? Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
I have been trying to get my hands on one but they are sold out everywhere
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
Not surprising. This is a better "bang for your buck" tablet than the Nexus 7 was in 2013.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Nasty64:
Agreed.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
Local best but had one show up and they changed pick up to available. I snagged it before they could even stock it on the shelf. Rooted, froze a lot of apps, and I am super happy!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mingkee:
It appears the bootloader is NOT locked. Hopefully we will see more development for this tablet which is excellent for price-to-performance ratio.

Hopefully we will see TPU cover (not book style) as well as tempered glass plate.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Amd4life:
Self quote bump, hoping someone can help me out with a system pull of the stock rom or nandroid backup. Pretty please
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
I can give nandroid a shot when I get home
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Canadoc:
Anyone recommend a case as the official accessories are still not out.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
i can't find anything that'll be delivered until middle or the end of august. make sure when you search for a case that it's for the z580c (haven't check z580ca size). some are for the z380 that's a slightly different size. i have no clue why asus choose such a confusing naming scheme.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
Has anyone tried Xposed for Lollipop on their Zenpad yet? and i also noticed, the lowest CPU setting is 500mhz, instead of 300mhz like im use to for snapdragon. I wonder if using something like Setcpu would work to drop the tlowest frequency to 300 if that would extend some of the the battery
[Miscellaneous Android Development] icemank121:
Just a heads up, my Zenpad just received a system update to WW_V3.3.8_20150702, so far I have only noticed that the AudioWizard is updated with a new UI and appears to have added Motion gesture to ZenMotion settings instead of just Touch gesture.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tjupille:
No go on Xposed for 64-bit Intel. :(

That said, the most useful Xposed module for me was SwipeBack, and I can get the same functionality with "All in One Gestures" from the Play Store.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
Cool... Were you rooted using the method above, or still stock?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
After the third try I got it working. Don't know what the problem was.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] user68734:
Site that claims instructions on upgrading the Z580ca to Marshmallow

Has anyone else seen this website that claims to be a rewrite from an XDA article? It claims to be instructions to load Marshmallow on the Zenpad S 8 (Z580ca).

Seems a bit suspect to me. I am concerned the ROM mentioned might be a virus or malware. Would be nice if it turned out to be the real deal.

Upgrade/Update Asus Zenpad S 8 0 Z580ca to 6.0 Marshmallow

http://www.marshmallowf.xyz/2015/11/asus-zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca-7367.html
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wtherrell:
I see that some of you have received software 4.5 update. As of now, 12/11 /15 I am still on 4.4 & waiting. I have checked for updates but nothing shows up. I am in US if that makes any difference. Not yet rooted.

Curious about it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
I think most of us have a rooted device and cannot update over the air. So we have downloaded the 1.3gb zip image from ASUS website and flashed it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wtherrell:
Ah, fastboot flash. I see. I had thought someone said they got OTA.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
I haven't updated to 4.5. Is there anything special with this update? Asus' site just says to fix stability issues.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] theodorius123:
looks like that kind of page we saw a few days ago for rooting our tablet.

if you see the last comment, the guy said " Wifi, camera, browser, network all are working."....afaik we dont have a "network". so I guess fake comments for a fake ROM...

edit: also...screenshots look like a phone for me, not a tablet...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
I did get 4.5 via OTA. New stock zenpad 580c. The Stagefright update came within an hour of on time. I left it running for a few hours, plugged in, on wi-fi after that update and the 4.5 update popped up by itself. (I'm in the US like you.)

Note that I didn't see the updates when I clicked the "check for updates" button. They only announced themselves on screen ("there is an update ready") when I set the tablet to automtically download updates for me.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wtherrell:
Thanks, I set to auto download and this morning there was notice that the update downloaded and was ready to install. All is well now on 4.5.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Dumb question on stock Recovery option

I was noodling around with the stock Droidbot Recovery on the ZenPad S, looking to see if it offered a way to wipe /cache). It doesn't (AFAIK). But it offers an option called "SD download." (It complains about not having USB connected.)

I don't expect I'll ever use this feature (since I have successfully flashed back to an official Asus firmware after a Factory Reset in temp CWM). But out of curiosity, what is SD Download? Is it like sideloading from ADB? And why would one want to use it? (I'm guessing it might be used by normal consumers (those who don't use ADB) to update the firmware when the normal update process fails?)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tcb4:
What did you ask? I thought they sent out a minor update since you posted this? Hopefully they only give out information when it's officially announced. Really hoping this sees 6.0 or I may regret not having gone with the shield k1.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
Did you just uninstall then reinstall the framework? I'm having the same issue of apps not installing. Unfortunately I decided to do a full wipe when upgrading to OS v4.5 so now apps like Play Store are saying not installed. Just gonna try reflashing the rom again, then setup, then go back and flash xposed

Also, just to double check, you used: xposed-v78-sdk21-x86 ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] prozack1983:
I had this same problem. Solved it by reflashing the framework and then wiping cache and dalvik cache. Everything went fine after that.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
It should be standard practice to wipe cache and dalvik after any flash that doesn't have it scripted to do in the file being flashed.

Sent from my P01MA
[Miscellaneous Android Development] prozack1983:
True, but as I'm used to using twrp which will wipe both with the same command, with cwm you have to do some digging to find the dalvik wipe, so i thought I'd mention it specifically.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] cincincy:
Will this work 5.0?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] larryk:
??

If you are asking about the Asus 8" Zenpad's, then the answer is yes.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mad4some:
Nice looking sale on these tablets (Z580C & Z580CA) right now on Amazon........

http://www.androidauthority.com/deal-asus-zenpad-s-32gb-selling-amazon-159-249-64gb-variant-663386/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
Read this earlier today, but the $50 off deal on the Z580C isn't showing up, at this time.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dabuck:
Confirmed on the z580ca. The bottom speaker doesn't get the effect applied at all.