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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
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Device Specs:

Size And Weight:

- 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 Inches

- 145 grams

Operating System:

- Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

CPU And GPU:

- Dual-core 2 GHz Intel Atom Z2580/Z2560/Z2520

- PowerVR SGX544MP2

Screen Resolution and Size:

- 720 x 1280 pixels

- 5.0 Inches

Memory:

- 1/2GB RAM

- 8/16/32GB ROM

- Up to 64GB Micro SDcard

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I check what firmware/Android version I have?

A: 1. Go to phone "Settings -> About -> Software information.

2. There you'll see Build number, it will be like this: "LRX21V_ASUS_T00J_TW_user_3.23.40.52>20150522_91".

Q: What do letters WW and TW mean in the name of firmware/OS?

A: This letters stand for region markets:

CN - China, comes without Google services (Even without Play Store)

CHT - The same, but for a particular Chinese operator

CUCC - Firmware form Chinese operator Unicom

TW - Taiwan, comes with Google services, but also has Chinese apps

WW - aka World Wide, International and our home.

Q: What's the difference between T00J and T00F? What's the difference between A500CG and A501CG? What kind of firmware/OS should i download?

A: T00F=A500CG. Intel Atom Z2580 CPU (2GHz). 2 GB RAM. Full Specs.

T00J=A501CG. Intel Atom Z2560 CPU (1,6GHz). 1 or 2 GB RAM.

On January 2015 one more version was rolled out, named A501 CG with Intel Atom Z2520 (1,2GHz) and 2 GB2 RAM. Full Specs.

This way, except the difference in CPU models, amounts of RAM and flash memory - those three devices are identical. Firmware/OS for all three is same. On the official web page links to the firmware are the same.

Q: How can I find out exactly what kind of processor I have?

A: Download AnTuTu Tester from Google Play for free, it will show you all information about device.

Q: My Android firmware is version "X". Is it the latest? So, which one is latest then? Where can I download them?

A: Links for all firmwares are in the Post #3. The ones on the top are the latest.

Q: What are OTA updates / Over The Air updates?

A: This is small update that vendors usually push over air, device asks you whether download/install it or not.

Updates like that do not usually wipe system partition, it only patches certain files - updating them to the latest version.

They also leave root and Xposed Framework intact. Therefore none of those has problems with the installation of such updates.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Firmwares

Android 5.0:

To update to 5.0, you need to have 2.22.40.53 installed or later.

3.24.40.78-user WW

Android L (3.23.40.60) WW​

Android 4.4.2:

To update to 4.2.2, you need to have 1_18_40_10 installed or later.

WW_2.22.40.54

TW_2.22.40.54​
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Reserved #3 just in case
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
How accurate is the info here? ASUS Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 - All you need to know about. by quyvinh

You could include a link to that thread, unless you plan on covering most of that info this thread also.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Info on my thread is 100% accurate I think. In my country it's too late so I'll check quyvinh's thread tomorrow.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
I'll update this thread every day. There's still many FAQ to be added.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
No, wasn't questioning your info, I meant how good is the info on the thread i linked?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
I'll check it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Just checked it and I think it's outdated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
see this?

Asus Zenfone 5 Gets Its Own XDA Forum!

http://xdaforums.com/zenfone-5

I would request that this be moved to

Zenfone 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Wow, I was waiting for this! Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteLust:
need help to unlock sim

asus zenfone 5 t00j

Lollipop 5.0

ww 3.24.40.78

1.6ghz

2gb ram

i have problem to get free unlock code for my asus zenfone,

if somebody can help me do this, im realy happy, Thank you

im sry newBie
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
What unlock code do you mean?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fi.K:
I was wondering which ROM would be the best - Stock Lollipop or ResurrectionRemix or some other..

I like the lollipop UI and would like to install CM12.1 based ROM but almost all the ROMs have GPS, FM, Airplane mod and audio issues along with slight stability issues..

The stock lollipop on the other hand seems to have battery issues and many features seems to have been removed..

What ROM do you use and which ROM would be best?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burduli:
Resurrection Remix is pretty good actually. I was using it for 1 month and it doesn't have many bugs
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pintuvirani:
I am having freezing issue after unlock bootloader. Having zenfone 5 a501cg 1.2ghz. I tried all of methods on posted internet. So please if u can help me in this issue. Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] auzty:
[HELP] Random Freeze (cannot relock bootloader)

My zenfone condition [now] :

- type : A500CG

- rooted

- IFWI version 59.a1 (unlocked bootloader)

- ROM : ww-3.23.40.60

- white boot asus logo (unlocked official bootloader from asus apk)

i know that the unlocked bootloader will cause a random freeze (unfortunately i get the device with that different motherboard than other, some site said that asus shipping more than 1 kind of A500CG) the other device is okay with unlocked bootloader, and another is cause random freeze)

. The problem was my phone got freeze (before unlocking bootloader) and i suspect the cache / dalvik cache need to be cleared, so i just unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, wipe dalvik cache, and relock it.

but when i relock it, the ifwi version still same , 59.a1

and this is the final decision, i want to full flash my phone,

i already do flash fastboot, boot, recovery, dnx, and ifwi from my ROM , but the ifwi version still 59.a1 (it's wrong version right?)

so i don't know why the ifwi version didn't change, the flashing process is ok, no error

and now i try flash the rom got the random freeze when flashing using adb sideload, cause the phone freeze at random progress :crying:

please help relock it :crying: i'm very desperate with my phone

Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rcordero_:
Like Cyanogenmod o any stock based ROM? :rolleyes:
[LG G Flex 2] bublz654:
Why does this phone have barely any development ?
[LG G Flex 2] francescrm:
No free bootlader
[LG G Flex 2] bublz654:
No one found an unlock for it yet?
[LG G Flex 2] francescrm:
No, and LG doesn't help
[LG G Flex 2] Ace42:
ATT Note 4/5, VZ Moto X-2, VZ Moto E-2, and many other devices have locked bootloaders with no known exploits. The ATT Flex 2 (and maybe G4+V10) is included.
[LG G Flex 2] bublz654:
Well this sucks, would have been a great device to work on
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nomb:
Hey guys I just got my Hermes in the mail today to replace my old phone.

I upgraded to SPL-2.10.Olipro without any problems.

Now I tried to install the 1.51 radio as well as schaps wwe wm6.0 rom.

Both of these failed giving me a connection error (260). I do everything correctly autodetect works and everything. But when it goes to kick me to the bootloader which it does, the activesync gets disconnected. I'm getting really frustrated, can anyone help me please?

Thanks,

nomb
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] christopaaron:
Same thing that was happening to me....when the progress bar comes up...but it in bootloader mode manually (Side ok + Power+ Stylus Reset)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
You'll need to unlock your phone first. You can read up on it in this thread. Also, I would strongly suggest checking out the wiki and also MrVanx's upgrade guides here, before you go any further.

Good luck!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nomb:
Well I got everything working. I had to update activesync and everything was ok. The only problem is I had trouble getting the internet to work over gprs.

I didn't unlock my phone altho I do want to. But the SPL-2.10.Olipro website specifically says that you do not have to unlock your phone to flash the roms anymore. Now you have me paranoid tho. :D Everything seems to be ok.

Any thoughts?

Also, I followed this guide (http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=26) which didn't say anything about unlocking the CID. I also put on the 1.51 radio and a differant WM6.

nomb
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
Glad to hear everything went well.

Yeah, if you put on HSPL7 no worries about CID unlocking. You are good to go! :)
[XDA Assist] Ava2011:
The DN4 rom is very nice and worked very smoothly, however I did get any single at my phone only WiFI worked and when I checked the network setting of my phone, it kept asking me install USIM cart .please help .

Thanks again
[XDA Assist] Paget96:
Can you be more specific, devices brand,model...

We need more informations that we can send you to the right place.

Thank you

Paget96
[XDA Assist] Ava2011:
Note 2 i317 at&t.

Thanks again
[XDA Assist] richieman:
I have an A300FU

so what basically happened:

i wanted to root my phone, model number A300FU according to this guide http://xdaforums.com/android/help/how-to-root-galaxy-a3-sm-a300fu-lollipop-t3144889

but after it rooted and I was supposed to power it off and enter download mode to flash the custom recovery I kept the phone plugged in resulting in an auto reboot where I got stuck in the booting image, I left it to drain battery and now I finally was able to enter the download mode, could you please tell me how should I continue, I have odin downloaded on my pc since I tried to root it, thanks a lot.
[XDA Assist] GuestK0087:
Greetings,

Thank you for using XDA Assist. Please ask your questions in your device's Q&A forum found here:

Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vyledust:
I just purchased the $50 version, and then rooted it, sideloaded the Play Store and blocked ota updates. Everything works fine, except imdb and inbox apps. They just close out on me right away. Any thoughts on this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cwharrs:
I have been searching all over to no avail. Please help me root my HTC 626 vzw desire. I have tried many apps such as kingroot and many others. Any help in the right direction is much appreciated.
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
After 5.1.1 update

1. Apps are auto exiting

2. Automatically screen lock on working time

3. Random rebooting

4. Some images are not showing in gallery

5. Battery drain fastly

6. WiFi hotspot not working properly, need restarting

7. Wallpaper images are automatically changed to default

8. Heating problem

9. Battery beckup not

What are the solutions ???

I tried,

factory reset , (after two days same problem again )

cache wipe,

theme changing

launcger changing etc,

but problems are still exist

How can I solve it
[XDA Assist] OfficerJimLahey:
Hello, and thank you for using XDA Assist! :cowboy:

To help point you in the right direction, can I get the make, model and carrier (if applicable) of your device?

Many thanks! :)
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] channing173:
Now that we have root and bootloader unlock, is there any way to enable the notification light like with the nexus 6?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Nitefire77:
Yes I know some LED apps in the play store work. I'm running Resurrection Remix and my LED light was enabled by default in the rom. It lights up for every new email and text I get
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] channing173:
Could you point me to one of these apps?

EDIT: Tried lightflow, didn't work
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] x_zao_x:
Can you get your light to blink for notifications? Mine is just solid even after changing the options
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Nitefire77:
I honestly haven't tried getting it to blink. It doesn't bother me being solid and personally works better for me so I don't miss it when I glance
[OnePlus 2 General] Mischka20:
http://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-2-cyanogenmod-658573/

Repo :https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_oneplus_oneplus2

Cm 12.1 and 13!
[OnePlus 2 General] izzikiorage:
So have the laser focus and finger print scanner been incorporated?
[OnePlus 2 General] paultje162:
This has been posted many times already..
[OnePlus 2 General] Magnum_Enforcer:
Go here:

http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-2/general/cyanogenmod-13-android-marshmallow-t3256275

Thread closed
[General Questions and Answers] parajuli:
Software Bricked............................... :crying::crying::crying::crying:

Need help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] keithw1975:
I upgraded my phone to the Schaps WM6 Pro ROM and while I love it for the most part and like all the free memory it seems very slow and sluggish in many ways. When someone calls for example it takes a long time to come out of standby and update the screen. It usually only rings once because of this and I can't pick up calls until the other person is gone. It also seems very sluggish closing windows and stuff like that. The old WM5 basic ROM the phone came with was pretty snappy for the most part and I am wondering if there is anything I can do to make this sluggishness better because I love the look and layout of this ROM.

Keith
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] N-DEE:
I have Shap's 3.54 and it's fast - don't have the problems you mentioned.

Some Tips:

Always try to install only the programs you need as every program slows down the PDA's a little bit!

Be careful with today-plugins as they slow down the Hermes, too.

Did you try Shap's light-version ?

Maybe you want to try the "Ultra Ultra Lite Re-furbished 3.60 rom" (just an idea...)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] trimakassi:
I also found Shap's 3.54 rather slow and I only installedXCPU Scalar and 2 or 3 simple games. I kept it constantly at 500 mhz but it still was very slow. (Compared to my Vario I with Black Diamond rom @ 195 mhz which was way faster) So now I'm on the TNT 2.0 rom which is really really fast. No need for XCPU Scaler anymore.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] N-DEE:
ATTENTION

Overclocking-Programs don't work on Hermes yet AFAIK.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] trimakassi:
?? What do you mean by that? I know battery status and XCPUScalar do the trick.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Moe5508:
I agree. The latest v3.6a does appear a bit sluggish. I've tried Faria's Customized v1.0 and that blew me out of the water, despite all the extra bloat apps I installed on my Hermes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] rmsa786:
It is sluggish..

I'm testing TNT v2.0, lets see how that goes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] dececk:
mee to.........
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jeannot61:
Schaps WM& Pro slow ???

I don't understand your problem. I tested the Schap's ROM 3.54b, it is fast and does not pose problems. It is much faster than my Qtek 9100 (I-matt K-JAM/MDA Vario/O2 XDA Mini S/SPV M3000/Cingular 8125/T-Mobile MDA/Dopod 838/compact VPA II) You must have another unknown problem…

...I ask you to excuse me for my bad English. I speak french...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] keithw1975:
Well I haven't installed anything else on my phone. It is clean. The 3 main things that bother me are the following.

1. When I type text messages it sometimes literally takes a second or two before it shows what I have typed.

2. When I wake up the screen after it has gone into standby it take about 4 or 5 seconds.

3. When someone calls it only rings once because it takes so long coming out of standby.

Keith
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] douginoz:
I've worked around the problem with the phone only ringing once - I configured my calls to not autoforward to voicemail for 25 seconds instead of the default of 15 seconds. This is done at the phone company end (via Phone.. Menu.. options... Services... Call Forwarding).

It means my callers have to wait a few extra seconds for me to answer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirko902:
Hello, i have a data plan that gives me every day 1 GB that i can use from 8:00 am until midnight, and 20 GB that i can use from midnight until 8:00 am. I'm using my phone only as a router because here the building is new and we don't have adsl yet....

I was wondering if there is an app that can turn off 3g before i reach those limits, because every megabyte after the 1 GB per day costs me a lot. I'm looking for a fully automated app, so i can set it and forget about my phone.... It is maybe possible to do something similiar with tasker? i need a reset at 0:00 to 30 gb and at 8:00 am to 1 GB, every day...

Anyone knows an app that do that?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saba7o0o:
I have offered a live demo unit of p900 with very good price :D

what is a live demo unit means.. and what is different between demo and normal unit? :rolleyes:

should I buy it?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
How is it that you're unaware of what the seller means? Is this a retail store that you're physically shopping at or via online?

When I hear demo I think of a unit that's out on the floor of a store being used daily by dozens/hundreds of people.

The only way I'd buy a demo unit is if it were at a retail establishment, I was able to verify its physical condition myself, and was able to get full warranty out of it. I've done it before but never on a mobile device that cost hundreds of dollars. When it comes to expensive stuff I don't like to take chances on "too good to be true" kind of deals.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saba7o0o:
thank you r:good::good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] aptech:
Here is the document:

http://theroot.ninja/disclosures/TRUSTNONE_1.0-11282015.pdf

Are there any possibilities that this can be incorporated into our current method of rooting?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gersrt:
I think the lack of replies to this thread only goes to show what I feared, Im not sure any developer is looking at this Phone any more.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] PapaDocta:
No interest for this device by developers
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jcase:
more likely any competent dev would read that, and understand it doesnt unlock the note 4, and move on
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] will4958:
It's only been a little under 24 hours since the original post. Someone might still take some interest. ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gersrt:
So what does it do for note 4? Note 4 is mentioned in pdf. So I presume this vulnerability has some effect on note 4.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jcase:
The aritcle only outlines the vulnerability, it does not include an exploit nor talk about vectors. What is possible would depend on the device, and is left up to whomever is researching it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] will4958:
I've only had this phone for a week, and so far I like it. However, I do miss having the rooted features I have on my S4 such as mobile hotspot and, ad blocker, and My Backup Pro. I can still use my S4 for the hotspot, so it's not a big deal. For those who've had the Note 4 for a while, would you take it back in favor of a phone that can be rooted, or keep your Note 4 even knowing what we currently know about the lack of root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gersrt:
If I still had a choice it would be gone back.......

I have got too use to using root on my previous phones.

I hate yes hate this phone. Its no fun and I am extremely board with it.

Root is not going to land on this phone, most people have moved on.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vitorsubs:
I've been quite used to flashing ROMs, but I had a Nexus 4 for the past few years and I am quite lost regarding the Z3 state in the development field. Could somebody answer a few questions?

Is there any Newbie Thread where I could read everything regarding flashing, restoring, backing up DRM keys, etc? Nexus 4 was quite simple and I am really lost with these new Z3 concepts.

I have a Z3 d6643. Can I flash a Z3 d6653 or 33 or 03 ROM? How does the model number influentiate everything? Can I follow all the steps for other model numbers without any problems on my phone?

Are the AOSP, CM, non-sony builds any good? Or should I stick to sony-based for a great experience?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Licaon_Kter:
First thing first, in your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.

Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status > What does Bootloader unlock allowed say ?

If No, you can get root, use Xposed and ROMs for LB ( locked bootloader ), meaning stock Sony ROMs plus little mods, but no new kernel, steps here: http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056

If Yes, you can get root, use Xposed and ROMs for UB ( unlocked bootloader ), meaning even CyanogenMod or other custom kernels.

If Yes, before unlocking be sure to BACKUP your TA partition, DRM keys and such!

If Yes, it's safer to just NOT unlock bootloader (yet), you get plenty of customisation power anyway, no reason to play risky games with DRM and TA. ;)
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vitorsubs:
Thank you very much for your feedback!

This raised me 2 other questions:

1- I remember reading a long time ago about unlocking the bootloader and loosing some proprietary stuff (ie, from camera). Does this still apply? Is there any disadvantage about unlocking the bootloader? Mine is available for unlock. Should I?

2- can I install a d6653 on my d6643 with no risk of messiing up, then?

3- which roms do you suggest right now?

Thank yoh for your reply once again!