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[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] reaktor TuT:
Well... It seems the 'mod-recovery-z300c.img' file has bricked my Japanese z300c. There must be a few differences between Japanese boot/recovery and the WW version. This would explain while some users experienced bricking in early root methods while others didn't.

On a positive note I fixed my tablet by flashing the latest WW Rom onto my Japanese unit. Cameras and all features working perfectly. It also seems to be running a bit faster, possibly due to the later firmware.

I used the 'Other' way at the bottom of this post: http://xdaforums.com/android/genera...e-solution-t3165954/post65929688#post65929688 to flash the WW version onto my Jap unit. The .cmd scripts included in the zip file made the whole process a breeze. :laugh:
[Asus ZenPad 10 Questions & Answers] AtomiX1984:
[MENTION=7408701]whiterabbheat[/MENTION] I was not download the root image from russian website, but from the attachment of mentioned post :good:
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
I just received this update, its 37 MB I haven't noticed anything different so far, probably some bug fixes.

I'll update if I notice anything new.
[ZenFone 2 General] allasca:
Wew, so fast.

There are no changelog of 40.100 On the zentalk.

Are you for real?
[ZenFone 2 General] Kreed:
Hope I get this soon, .97 is killing me, voice no longer receives txt's unless I force refresh and my home screen is super slow to load
[ZenFone 2 General] Frankenberrie:
Don't see anything on zentalk about it nor do I have an update available... At 37mb, prob just little fixes...
[ZenFone 2 General] cmendonc2:
I know everyone seems to update manually via the zip, but I just wanted to confirm that we can update with the FOTA app if we used root method 3 (locked bootloader).

Edit:

Nevermind, I ended up using a collective update to bring me from an older firmware version.
[ZenFone 2 General] Frankenberrie:
I'm calling you on this, wanna see a screenshot if you don't mind
[ZenFone 2 General] livewire168:
Me too, would like to see a screen shot of this. I scoured the whole Internet forum of zf2 but it's only here that I've seen this quite intriguing firmware version.
[ZenFone 2 General] human75:
any link? thx
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Screenshot

Ok ill do it now.
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Screenshot

Oh yeah I just saw the screenshot, I should have mentioned that I have installed the CN firmware for better battery life because I was getting only 3 hours ost with WW .

I was on 2.20.40.97 so i gues the WW update will follow.
[ZenFone 2 General] hcarrega:
Does anyone capture link?
[ZenFone 2 General] mr_gourav2000:
No WW release.
[ZenFone 2 General] DimitrisGate13:
Does the CN firmware work better in our country, mate? Any differences from the WW?
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
The only difference is that we have to install the play store manually and the ost is between 4 hours if you game and close to 5 if you don't game.

i get good reception I never had any problem, I get 4g where I used to have with my galaxy s5 and the same speed with WW firmware.

After you install the play store you won't tell the difference between CN firmware and WW other than the better battery life.
[ZenFone 2 General] DimitrisGate13:
Cool then, for some reason my WW phone works just fine, sometimes though Android OS drains a lot of battery but playing with Greenifier and the Autostart Manager helped me bypass this partly. I believe that Android 6 will probably fix any problem with the battery

Did you also get the phone out of the Eshop.gr crazy sundays offer? :)
[ZenFone 2 General] yusabdu:
any link ?

Any link please ?
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
No i got it from China when it was first released.

I got it for 369 dollars 64gb/4gb/2.3ghz
[ZenFone 2 General] Andrey Piekas:
ASUS ZenFone 2=ZE551ML(Z00AD/Z00ADA/Z00ADB/Z00ADC) software Image: V2.20.40.100 for CN SKU only*

Improvement Item:

1. Improve stability of Modem

2. Improve speed of returning back to LTE after Call

For more information please refer to:

TW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes

WW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes

CN：http://zentalk.asus.com.cn/ReleaseNotes

Steps of Update:

1.	Check software version of your device**

2.	Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)

3.	Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, .

4.	Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.

5.	Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.

*How to know the device model?

Path: Settings->About-> Model number

Example: ASUS_T00I

**How to know the device software version?

Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number

***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrading.

Download http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE551ML/UL-Z00A-CN-2.20.40.100-user.zip

ASUS ZenFone 2=ZE551ML(Z00AD/Z00ADA/Z00ADB/Z00ADC) software Image: V2.20.40.100 for CUCC SKU only*

Improvement Item:

1. Improve stability of Modem

2. Improve speed of returning back to LTE after Call

For more information please refer to:

TW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes

WW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes

CN：http://zentalk.asus.com.cn/ReleaseNotes

Steps of Update:

1.	Check software version of your device**

2.	Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)

3.	Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, .

4.	Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.

5.	Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.

*How to know the device model?

Path: Settings->About-> Model number

Example: ASUS_T00I

**How to know the device software version?

Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number

***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrading.

Download http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE551ML/UL-Z00A-CUCC-2.20.40.100-user.zip
[ZenFone 2 General] DonMigs85:
I wish they would update the graphics driver or something because the performance stuttering even in simple games like Subway Surfers is very annoying.
[ZenFone 2 General] GuestK00192:
there is no stuttering in Subway Surfers on my phone. ( 100% stock 2.3GHz version)
[ZenFone 2 General] DonMigs85:
Weird. I've even gone into recovery mode and wiped the cache partition already.

It's not severe stuttering, but it is noticeable to my eyes. It's just not perfectly smooth 60FPS.

Some other games like Riptide GP2 also run more consistently on my Nexus 7 2013, which should technically be weaker.
[ZenFone 2 General] :
I do get stuttering in RGP2 (the background in the intro). Another game is Simpsons Tapped Out. I tested it for someone and it is extremly laggy. An old tablet from 2011 runs that game with less stuttering than the ZF2.

Using an Intel/PowerVR combo was a terrible idea IMO. So was my idea of getting this phone before reading more about it.
[ZenFone 2 General] Masterlib:
I always put power saver to performance mode when playing games... I have Simpsons tapped out, nba2k15, vainglory, chaos rings 3, mortal kombat x... played them smoothly without stutters or lags at all... I'm on 4gb ram/2.3ghz stock rom...:D
[ZenFone 2 General] kanagawaben:
RGP2 plays nice and smooth on mine. Granted I have the 550, so it is only 720p, but I also have a Memo Pad 7 and it runs great on there too, and that has the same Atom 3560 and 2GB RAM as my phone but a 1920x1200 display.
[ZenFone 2 General] human75:
hi Dimitris. sorry mate. are there too many bloat ware in Chinese rom? if you compare Chinese rom with ww Rom anything that bothers for daily user? so would you recommend me to switch Chinese rom. i bought my phone from alibaba. 64gb version. i think it is Chinese SKU but i changed to ww. so far i am very happy. my only complaint is battery life of ww rom. thx
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Relax people this phone is perfect for the money it costs.

I never had any shutter in subway surfers nor in limbo , or the room 1 and 2 or in any game I have ,maybe i don't have very demanding games.

Some guy asked about the bloat ware on CN I think it's exactly the same as WW except the Google apps.
[ZenFone 2 General] DonMigs85:
It just makes me a little mad when even my old LG phone with Adreno 225 ran Subway Surfers at 60FPS smoothly but this ZE551ML keeps getting little performance hitches, even in "Performance" mode. Benchmarks like GFXBench and 3DMark however do match up with Anandtech's testing. It must be a weird bug or outdated driver or something.

Another weird issue is inconsistent video playback for H.265 files - sometimes specific portions of the video freeze up or stutter, but if I reboot the phone the problem temporarily clears up (this affects both VLC and MX Player).

Also, don't be hard on Relayers - he isn't trolling, just expressing his frustrations with the phone as well. Hopefully if they ever update it to 5.1 or Android M it'll clear up these issues.
[ZenFone 2 General] :
Thread cleaned.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. And if presented respectfully, it's all good. Ignore it if you disagree, or reply.... Respectfully.

Good?

Thanks,

Darth

Forum Moderator
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
No problem for me too with other games like trial xtreme3 & 4. Do you use the music app to listen music or podcast while playing game? I remember that the game could suffer from stuttering when I didn't use music app. But I didn't make further tests to confirm.
[ZenFone 2 General] DonMigs85:
Another good benchmark to try is Epic Citadel. If you pan the camera around there's lots of micro stutters on the ZenFone 2, but it's smooth 60FPS on my Nexus 7 2013.

And one other bug I forgot to mention - Auto Start Manager is prone to crashing/stopping at least once or twice a day. I think it tends to happen more after app updates.
[ZenFone 2 General] fred_gaou:
Just tested epic citadel and it's awesome. Not in performance mode, only in smart one. No other apps running in background except normal services. Benchmark give me 58,7 fps. See my config in sign. No issues.

Auto smart manager never crashed here. The only thing that unoften happens is some sort of serious screen tearing while gaming, transition effects on desktop, video playing or scrolling in ebook. It forces me to reboot and it's gone. Crash from graphic server? Don't know.

The more I use the device, the more I find it smoother and smoother. Really I love it.
[ZenFone 2 General] smutta:
i get a small 5 to 7 sec lag/freeze in the first mob fight on every stage of kings road. not sure if its cause of the phones hardware or game issue but after first group of mobs or i die its fine rest ofthe stage
[ZenFone 2 General] satankid:
how to change from ww to cn ... can u guide please ... i m on .97
[ZenFone 2 General] mr_gourav2000:
Why you change CN from WW for a little update?

Update comes very soon to WW also.
[ZenFone 2 General] satankid:
SOT i need more ... can we chaneg ??
[ZenFone 2 General] mr_gourav2000:
Ok

As you wish.
[ZenFone 2 General] Druboo666:
its a CN variant specific update WW variant dont need that update
[ZenFone 2 General] corrsea:
No, CN has a lot less bloat and what there is is generally not system apps so can be easily uninstalled

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[ZenFone 2 General] cmendonc2:
I only got auto start crashes after freezing the Asus zen ui PC suite app. If that's frozen or uninstalled, try defrosting it.
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
I have to send you the CN boot and boot droid to flash them and then flash a CN firmware.

Are you sure you want to change for 1+ hour of sot?

Because if you have the WW SKU you won't receive ota you will have to flash then manually, mine was the CN SKU but with WW firmware and I barely made 3 hours sot after I reverted back to CN I get 5 hours sot with normal use and 4 when I game with all settings to normal and no power save at all.
[ZenFone 2 General] satankid:
PLEASE SEND ... tHANK YOU
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
OK

1) download the file from the link,

2) flash boot. img , droidboot.img and recovery. img 3) put a CN firmware on the root of your phone preferred the 2.19.40.22 as I know it works (it might work with the latest also)

4) boot into recovery with stock recovery and let it update, if it fails do a full wipe and try again

5) install the Google installer from the zip and download the Google framework and play store from within the app and you are good to go

If you don't know how to flash the recovery and boot via fast boot search on the android development or another guide for that, I give you the most difficult files because I had all of trouble to find them.

Enjoy your 1+ hour of sot.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8n3g2as2e8shfoq/20150504刷回官方CN系统专用工具ZenFone2(ZE551ML).zip?dl=0
[ZenFone 2 General] Phoost:
Where is the Google installer ? I checked the zip you provided but see only

- the three img files

- stuff for adb

- 5 files with chinese (?) characters ending on .txt .png and .bat
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Sorry I forgot to include it here you go https://www.dropbox.com/s/d1oppc5i55hd00w/com.forfun.ericxiang-1.apk?dl=0

The Chinese characters are instructions send from a friend working on a repaired centre at Asus, its a guide how to install the CN firmware with picks.
[ZenFone 2 General] satankid:
Can you translate that please...

Also just a small question, we get English in cn version right???

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I'm not getting 19.40.22 CN firmware on asus site...AM I missing something ??
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Just follow my instructions. in Chinese it explains how to install the drivers and flash the image's.

Yeah I just saw it too download the 2.19.40.20 and then update till newest one which is 2.20.40.100.
[ZenFone 2 General] Phoost:
Thanks, I'll try to change tomorrow. Will report back.
[ZenFone 2 General] satankid:
got this done... except for some chinese apps which i uninstalled everything went well... thank you so much .. UR THE MAN !!!!
[ZenFone 2 General] Frankenberrie:
Any word on what's new/fixes?

Just came across this if anyone interested

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347828777
[ZenFone 2 General] analyticbastard:
No news on WW update?
[ZenFone 2 General] gontie:
Only 30-40mb big, don't attempt something which is really changing your device....
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Glad I could help , don't forget to wipe the case and give it some charges for the battery to settle, your sot will increase by almost 15 mins per charge until you reach 4:30 hours of sot with normal settings.

Maybe if you use some power save tweaks you can achieve more sot, I haven't used any power save app or mode because 4:30 hours are more than enough.
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
I just received 2.20..40.102 the updates are coming fast.

I hope we get android m this fast.
[ZenFone 2 General] cas8180:
Ww or cn?
[ZenFone 2 General] pjuklas2:
Of course cn. He using cn firmware.
[ZenFone 2 General] ione2380:
I think some guys here, are having bad units or don't know how to properly use their phone, yet they insist on telling us that zenfone 2 is a really bad phone or a POS. Any games mentioned here as extremely laggy or stuttery, are working smooth as silk on my phone. If this phone would be that bad, then EVERYBODY would have lag in games, not just a couple of guys. I had some guy calling me an ignorant or liar for having a good battery life, although I have proven that with screenshots. Another guy was blaming the latest firmware for bad UI lag. If firmware was to blame, than again, everybody would have same lag. And so on.

P.S. This is just my respectful opinion.
[ZenFone 2 General] Aceofzeroz:
You're absolutely right, some people literally do have faulty units and don't know how to use/adapt to this phone. :p Then there are the egomaniacs and trolls who need to make everything they're not getting like in their past Nexus or Samsung phone a huge deal.

It's one of the best first 4gb phones released this year, and even though I have the 2gb ZE551ML version it's still buttery smooth underclocked with satisfactory battery life! :cool:;)
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Is for CN, the updates come faster and after the WW follows.
[ZenFone 2 General] keikkio:
In the past days I had problems with games and everyday use. I started with a cn 551ml, flashed ww, rooted and then flash the otas while those was published. Well, the phone become laggy and the game experience become terrible. Just some hour ago I wiped everything and flashed with fastboot command the whole rom. Bang! My Zenfone is now reborn. My advice for those who complain? Wipe and flash the whole Rom!

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00AD utilizzando Tapatalk
[ZenFone 2 General] Frankenberrie:
Let's put it this way.. This phone is so good I'm buying 2 more, 1 for wife 1 for dad
[ZenFone 2 General] quicksilver53:
I've had mine 4 months and have nothing to complain about. It is a great phone.
[ZenFone 2 General] Frankenberrie:
Just seen this
[ZenFone 2 General] AL_IRAQI:
is there any link for .102 ?
[ZenFone 2 General] ione2380:
I always flash clean and never do ota. That is why I never have problems. :thumbup:

Nothing to see on this line
[ZenFone 2 General] DonMigs85:
I'm getting a flickering screen on my phone now, as if there's no VSYNC
[ZenFone 2 General] projectisaac:
I had this issue once before, I fixed it by doing a reboot. I upgraded to the 9/17 update via its though, not this newer one.
[ZenFone 2 General] volcy123:
Cw=? WW=?
[ZenFone 2 General] AL_IRAQI:
CN: China

WW: World Wide
[ZenFone 2 General] Frankenberrie:
http://zentalk.asus.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=11102

Translate?
[ZenFone 2 General] vivek680:
[/COLOR]

Tick the Disable HW overlays in Developer options to fix it
[ZenFone 2 General] projectisaac:
Cool, thanks for this! I'll remember this if I ever run into this issue again.
[ZenFone 2 General] thunderc8:
Finally with .102 update the wi fi auto scanning is fixed when I open my phone the WiFi is closed and turns on when I open the screen or every time an app asks for internet.

Before the update my wi fi was always on no matter what I chose on WiFi settings.
[ZenFone 2 General] DonMigs85:
Please warn us if the issues eventually come back. I might wait for the next ota or Android M first, if some games still stutter I might reflash.
[ZenFone 2 General] wifestealer:
Lol, it never worked that day cause its 5.0 not 5.1/5.1.1
[ZenFone 2 General] keeeeymann:
Improved stability of modem and cellular data. Nothing special.

I'm a native Chinese speaker. :)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deckard67:
So, of course last year the Nexus 6 had encryption turned on by default and developers argued that they software based encryption slowed the phone down considerably. I know that some people ended up turning off encryption and saw significant improvements in the speed of the device as a result.

The question is then, and I have not been able to find any definitive answers on this.

1. Will the Nexus 6P come with encryption on by default?

2. Is encryption software based or hardware based now?

3. Will the 64 Bit processor alleviate performance issues caused by software based encryption?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WoodroweBones:
1. Not sure

2. Software but Google claims it is even faster than hardware would be. See: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...eam-says-its-better-than-hardware-encryption/

3. Yes see above
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aygriffith:
In today's Reddit AMA with the Nexus team they confirmed it's software based encryption.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aridon:
If they are wrong about the speed the good thing is there will be options to turn it off. Long live nexus development.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marc.ientilucci:
this should be an easy fix using the android kitchen posted in the Nexus 6 forum, this method requires a clean install using the Nexus Factory images so you will lose all userdata if you decide to un-encrypt (assuming it works the same)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] italia0101:
Wouldn't worry, videos I've seen show it to be very quick
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smallsmx3:
I've had an N6 since launch, the only thing that slowed down was boot up time
[G4 Accessories] erwaso:
This case goes for about $15 on Amazon. I also got the same brand circle qi wireless charger to use with it.

PROS

Snap on and go, no qi sticker install

Wireless charging!

Replacement back (not an addon) with protection all around.

Added very minimal bulk overall.

Quick circle apps

Premium feel

CONS

Auto brightness dims screen so you cannot see who's calling

Slow charge (as with all wireless charging)

Been using it for a few weeks and overall really like it because of the pros listed above. Has convenience written all over it! Wouldn't have any cons if I didn't use auto brightness but my lighting situation changes often and need it. Haven't dropped it but it feels sturdy and premium. But quality is really good. Charges the same time as my other qi sticker and generic qi charger base, which is 20% to 100%in less than 3.5 hours.

The charger base itself is cool, has a blue light which dims in the dark so there's no annoying light or led on while charging in my nightstand.

Definitely worth the price for functionality and durability.
[G4 Accessories] JistinBrand:
Thanks, it's very useful!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richardz123:
Hi there I recently bought the polaroid MCID2X9P tab and I discovered that I have to root it because I need to change things in the ui and that requires root so I was wondering if someone out there could help me with any oneclick root apps since adb and fastboot are not working on windows 10 :(

EDIT: i rooted it with kingroot
[Moto G Themes and Apps] inameasone:
These are flashable zip files for the settings apk and packageinstaller apk, Verizon xt1028. These apps use your current wallpaper as a background, In security you'll find app opps has been restored. I also added a device control header with xposed and supersu, you have to have those apps installed for the shortcuts to work, and I replaced the icons with the ones from the S3 because Motorola's plain ones suck. I assume no responsibility if you destroy your phone or crash your car, as always flash at your own risk.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] aygriffith:
So in looking for a case for my Graphite 6P I've come to the conclusion that I'd like a case that left the whole black bar open on the back. There's obviously a lot going on as far as camera, flash, lasers, NFC, and antennas in there. Also the more I see the professional pictures of the device the more I enjoy the unique design feature.

Anyone found a case that leaves the whole bump open?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] DxTcmix:
The Verus case got a redesign that does not block the laser auto focus, its just not reflected in the photos but will be as soon as the updated images are posted.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Pilz:
Source?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] DxTcmix:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=63072175
[Nexus 6P Accessories] rufflez2010:
This does cover the black bar partially... however, its from Google's store so I'm sure its a safe buy. On the pricey side, but I think it looks very neat.

Nexus 6P case

I also ordered the graphite. Originally ordered the 5X, then saw the graphic with the differences between the 2 phones and went back and cancelled my original purchase and got the 6P instead.

The folio case on the store thats not available yet does not cover the bar at all.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] flightsimmer:
The original renders of the Moko case showed it not having anything across the entire visor, which was one reason I ordered it. I just received it today and it matches the current images on Amazon, which were updated after I ordered. I can imagine leaving that glass exposed might not have been the best idea, but the way it is now still looks ok, I guess. It looks like it will have plenty of room for the laser module, but that's still to be seen once I have my phone in hand.