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[Asus Zenfone Max Questions & Answers] manan001:
Hello Guys can anyone help me to root Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE	Launch Announced 2015, August	Status Available. Released 2016, January Body Dimensions 156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in) Weight 202 g (7.13 oz) SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)	Display Type IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 5.5 inches (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density) Multitouch Yes Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4 - Asus ZenUI	Platform OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU Adreno 306 Memory Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)	Internal 8/16 GB, 2 GB RAM	Camera Primary 13 MP, f/2.0, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR Video 1080p@30fps Secondary 5 MP, f/2.0 Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones	Loudspeaker Yes 3.5mm jack Yes	Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, EDR GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS	Radio To be confirmed USB microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM Browser HTML5	Java No - 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage

- MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player

- MP4/H.264 player

- Document viewer

- Photo/video editor	Battery Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery Stand-by Up to 914 h (3G) Talk time Up to 38 h (3G)
[Networking] Clarky150:
I have a Andoid TV box in the bedroom that is connected using wired Ethernet as the wifi signal upstairs is quite weak, is that a app available that I can install the TV box that will allow me tether other devices in the bedroom to this box to utilise the wired connection?
[XDA Assist] shuyaaya:
Hello

My acer iconia A1 811 won't power up,after trying to update it to kitkat, it's fully charged and I have charged it over and over agaain,but even with the press of the power and volume keys, it won't power up, I need ur help urgently pls, thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] konoplya:
so i haven't had a samsung phone since 2003 until the S7. the last few phones i had were running stock android, without all the crap and i loved it. now, i know that samsung ui brings with it some benefits. what would i lose (and gain) if i flashed a stock android rom on my S7? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] s3icc0:
1) not sure there already is a stock rom for S7 ...

Pros:

+ Getting stock android

Cons:

- Loss of some/most/all "samsung" features (possibly also some fingerprint support and so ... )
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] sonhy:
im not sure if you know the home screen launcher (called samsung touchwiz) can be replaced with better ones like nova launcher and such... is that what you mean by Samsung UI?

changing roms actually change the functionality of the Android system wide functions/features, its different to the home screen UI.

the rom that came with your s7 is stock samsung you could say. Samsung made it, so everything, all the hardware works with the rom... some people want more software features or less features and so flash other roms, like vanilla stock roms or asop/cm roms, even though it may mean some software features wont work and even some hardware functions.

Every rom dev will tell you what's on offer and what the issues are.

the s7 is quite fast now, so you could just root the current rom (once root is available for your model) and remove/freeze apps known not to be required to clean the rom of Samsung junk. also install xposed to add new system wide changing features and such, but the more you mod the more risk of having issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] annson08:
"Stock" android is called AOSP okay? It's a little confusing when you say it like that.

Anyhoo, AOSP is faster than TW, and you will have constant update even when S7 is not supported by samsung anymore. However, Samsung made sure that TW is best compatible with their devices so you wouldn't notice any difference at all when it comes to speed. Also when flashing AOSP, you will lose almost all features TW has.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] AcidBurns:
I wouldn't recommend flashing a stock android. Reasons:

1. you'll have to void your warranty and trip the Knox counter. This is a one way street, there is no known method to "untrip" this counter, so Knox will be disabled on your phone (even some samsung services like samsung pay MIGHT be disabled)

2. the s7 hase plenty of power and enough ram, so "having more free ram" or "faster app opening speeds" isn't hardly an argument nowadays anymore.

3. Bloatware removal? Well, at least my s7 (exynos version with dtm german telekom image) came surprisingly clean. Microsoft Office, the usual google apps and the usual samsung apps. No Bild.de, hrs hotels or such crap anymore. And you can disable the apps you don't want easily via the app manager or via another android app called psp (or similar, just search the s7 subforum a bit, you'll find it).

4. optimization: as the posters stated above: the s7 rom is designed for the s7, and just the s7. so all the hardware is probably supported the best under this rom. in the early days of android one just had to cope with the 2g/3g modem, acceleration/light sensor, wifi and perhaps gps. nowadays there is tons of stuff more: fingerprint, special bluetooth low energy functionality, special camera sdks (mostly not public), magnetometer, some people also believe there is a fm radio chip in the s7... and so on and so on... this is making things difficult to implement for the developers of rom bundles as cyanogenmod or aosp.

---> if your only concern is the newest android in case of security: the s7 has android 6.0.1 now, this version has a decent capability to get SECURITY updates from google directly. Meaning the most crucial android wide security loopholes will be fixed. no more "stagefreight will never be patched for my 2,5 year old phone" anymore.

---> if you always want the newest roms for the newest pure android features: I assure you, samsung is sometimes ahead of those. the 5.x rom I am currently using on my xperia mini pro is actually pretty similar in case of functionality/usability with the 4.x rom of my s5. many of the features I missed in the pure 4.x which samsung implemented are now standard in the 5.x "clean android".

I guess you should just lay low and wait for your guarantee to be over OR reconsider once a good rom is available which has features that you urgently want.

I'm also currently waiting for a rooting method which doesn't trip knox to appear so that I can root my s7 and start using it. It's just in the original packaging right now waiting...

-acid
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] konoplya:
thanks for the post. i'm not worried about the warranty. i've rooted the last 3 phones i had and never needed warranty claim. i just like running aosp as its very clean and when rooted gives me more customization options. i could care less about samsung pay or fingerprint scanner and such. so i'm ok with losing it. buying the s7 i was really looking for great hardware which it has and flashing aosp on it. the only reason i didn't go with nexus 6 is because there's no sd card.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] CuBz90:
You will not see any AOSP roms available for Exynos variants. Snapdragon variants have locked bootloader so unless Samsung unlock it (which I think may be a possibility) you will not see any roms for Snapdragon variants.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] iamnotkurtcobain:
If you want custom roms, the S7 isn't the phone for you.

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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] js0uth:
Was never a fan of flashing aosp over touchwiz unless the S7 had a gpe counter part and a port was made or something. I hade the m8 on verizon but there was also a m8 gpe as well so that was a great experience because that was just ported over and all the features were still there the boomsound, HTC camera app ect. Usually you lose on a lot of factory features that were made for that phone and what I realized when flashing aosp Roms was the drastic downgrade in camera quality, that was during the s3 and note 3 for me.

I mean I'll definitely give a aosp rom a shot no doubt about that. if we even make it that far with the s7. We still need root and unlocked BL first to even be thinking about all that. Unless you got the exynos version.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dagrim1:
One big thing for me usually is the camera...

Somehow the stock camera is always easiest, best, flexible and most comfortable. Never really found a camera which could replace it (either not all functionality available, or just not working as smooth). But yeah, it's not as if there is (or likely will be) an AOSP rom for the S7...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] guaneet:
Has any brave soul tried this feature? If so give us your experience!

Personally I have not, knowing my luck my device would be the one with faulty ports/leaks ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
Some people have tried it and damaged their phone. Others have been fine. The phone is water resistant not waterproof so I would recommend against dipping it in water.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ih8un:
I personally placed my wife's S7 Edge screen under a running tap for a few seconds. Phone still works fine. Having said that the iPhone 6S has some great water resistant features and it doesn't even have an IP rating. Yet my old iPhone 5s died after siting in a little puddle of water on the bathroom basin bench, which was barely as deep as the back cover. At least with some certified proof of water resistance protection on the S7's, I won't be taking mine swimming or showering, but its surely great to know that it could

handle some very common water contact.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] MyviPink:
If it spoils easily regardlessof having water resistance why does samsung make all these ads with lil john dunking his phone in the aquarium and whatnot. Theyre tempting us to do so and if the phone is broken they should never void the warranty as long as it adheres to the phone being not deeper than 1.5 meters for not longer than 30 mins
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] crazy88:
As above, i've run mine under the tap a few times and it's been fine. I've never submerged it though, I don't dare yet. I also don't have a need to, so don't anticipate I will anytime soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ohmimpotence:
I finally had it tested and it was an accidental situation which makes it seem useful and not just intentionally testing it for the sake of it. We left my wife's S7 on the coffee table and there was a cup of water on there. We came back and the water got knocked over, the phone was kind of in a puddle of it. I was actually excited to test it, but pissed that my cat has been ****ing with filled cups of water lately.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] wawaweewa:
Tried dipping it while i was in the gym pool lol charged it after 2 hrs moisture detected, wiped the inside with some tissue all good ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] toptekjon:
I use it to watch the news in the shower every day, and I tested under running water for a few minutes when I first got it. Water proofing is the biggest single reason why I bought this phone. If it doesn't work as advertised, I would have returned it. This thing is designed to handle water, so don't be afraid. I wouldn't swim with it, but a couple of drops of water from the shower or caught out in a rain storm, are nothing to worry about.

It is sold as a waterproof phone, not just water resistant. IP68 means full submersion in water, up to 5 feet for 30 minutes. That is waterproof. If the device fails from less than that, Samsung would legally have to replace it for you under warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] GODSPD:
that's all true but they get you with the "water pressure" crap. running it under a slowly pouring tap should be fine, but running it under heavy/fast flowing water flowing from the tap could be a problem, also the entire submersion thing, drop it in slow it should be fine, throw it in water and it could cause issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
The IP68 rating is simply a bonus for me. I will treat it no differently than any other phone but it's good to know that, should an accident occur, and it ends up in the sink or something similar, it should be alright. Being able to use it in the rain is quite nice too. However, people who put their new phone in a bowl of water the day they get it to prove some sort of point deserve any issues they end up with.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] yiyi28:
1.5m 30mins. With that rating i would say it's safe to bring it with you when you swim(not dive), and would not recommend to bring it to snorkel. I saw someone dropped their phone to a 40 feet river.. that for sure are gonna break the phone..
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
BTW, make sure you never subject it to soapy water. Its water resistance relies on the surface tension of the water. Soap lowers water's surface tension, allowing the water to flow into places it normally wouldn't, as this guy found out the hard way:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/water-damage-story-t3337463
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sonhy:
doing the same as you :D better to test the warranty while its still hot :p

it froze on me on 2nd shower, high pressure test video recording but im sure it was the fact that ive got like 5% space left on the memory.

I also run it under cold fast water if it heats up, i do block the charge port, then its cooled down enough for some day charging...

its quite a well built phone and I would be shocked if it does get water damage, but im worried, samy warranty is good service.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] PaulParanoia:
I couldn't resist testing this out. After all, if it's not working as advertised I'd want a replacement. So I filled up the sink and then carefully placed the phone at the bottom. The screen doesn't work while under water but once I took it out everything was back to normal. Awesome feature!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Cst79:
I don't need the water resistance features of the phone, but I do believe that if it's water resistant then it's less likely for moisture and corrosion to hamper with buttons, contacts and other internals. I had 3-4 phones with unresponsive power buttons over time, so if Samsung used good, oxidation-resistant materials for water resistance purposes then it will probably be beneficial for overall mechanical health of the phone as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
Anyone else have any experiences to share?

Was at a party this past weekend with a lot of friends. I had my phone in my hand, browsing something, and my buddy asked what phone I had. When I told him it was the S7 Edge, he promptly entered Lil Wayne mode and poured his beer onto my phone. Laughs were had. Took it to the bathroom and rinsed it under the sink for a few seconds, and all is well.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] lvnatic:
If someone did this to my phone without my consent I would enter Bruce Lee mode with them.

Ontopic: I tested my phone a lot. When I first got it I washed it with clean water everyday. I also washed it with soap a few times, I never had any problems.

After I received my dbrand skin I also washed it a couple of times, once with soap as well, to make sure the skin is water resistant (it is).

Now that the "new toy" syndrome has passed, I use my phone normally, but if someone asked me to take a selfie while the phone is underwater, I would do it :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] tinker_tf:
Dropped my phone in the bath and continued to leave it in there to show it off to the mrs as her iphone can't do it. Screen came out working fine including buttons, however the speaker was very distorted which kinda made me panic but it dried out overnight and all was well in the morning.

Needless to say I never lost my nerve round my partner and kept echoing your iPhone can't do that....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
Haha, well since it was in my hand it's not like it got very wet. With the water resistance, I really didn't care. Gave me my first opportunity to test it out. :p
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] daddymikey1975:
My son wanted to get a video underwater at the pool last weekend.

https://youtu.be/3UL4qcH7rJs
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Oyeve:
I took mine in the pool and camera app didnt work. Also, as soon as it was submerged BT kicks off. Kicks back on as soon as its out.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] daddymikey1975:
He started the video before going under water. He noticed he couldn't take a selfie because the screen didn't respond properly to his touches underwater. Video recording first, go under, come back up and stop video did work.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] dondavis007:
Im using it when I'm out jogging and it's raining. I'm definitely more worried about my headphones ☺️

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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Mother_Gooz:
To test if you're device is "waterproof" you can use the barometer in the phone to test if the presure rises or stays the same inside the phone.. My phone it rises but than drops again with the same amount of presure, so I guess mine is not waterproof if I hold it under water...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] daddymikey1975:
Not to sound like a noob but how do we use the barometer inside the phone? (I'm actually pretty curious)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Mother_Gooz:
*#0*# in the dialer - then get to Sensor (for me it's the middle column, third one from the top) There you will see the actual data from different sensors readings including barometer data. When you press on you're phone a little, it should rise in presure a little.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] wipeyourbuttocks:
Use the volume button as the shutter button.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] themissionimpossible:
There are some apps on the Google Play that you can use.

One of the simplest, free without ads, no permissions required, is this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirkix.barometer
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] colormedroid:
Spilled my beer on top of it. Rinsed the top of the phone off. All guchi. ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] daddymikey1975:
That's alcohol abuse lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] colormedroid:
Yea, the beer would of been better off in my system instead. [emoji23]
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] colormedroid:
Another experience I just had... Took my phone to a waterpark here in Houston and was like, "meh, let's see what happens." Swam with it all around the park while ppl were looking at me like O.o. I can definitely say without a doubt that both your top earpiece and bottom speaker will be compromised until they dry out. Sounded distorted and very faint. The bottom one dried out faster than the earpiece but after taking an air duster to the top, I can say it's back to normal. All gucci baby.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Mayoskar:
I always clean my S7 under water with a little soap, no problem so far and I've doing this since I've got a Sony Z2 which has only IP55/58. Also was diving ~2m with that phone (no problems). So the S7 is just fine with water, but don't push it too hard with this - at some point also this device will get damaged by water ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] colormedroid:
Well there's your problem right there. Cleaning it with soapy water, lol. Not that chlorine water from the pool is any better but I took some clean filtered water to wash the phone in and then dried it out. Never use soapy water or anything that could possibly stick to it after it dries out to clean it lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
Holy **** read the manual. Rinse with PLAIN WATER if exposed to salt, dirt, etc. Not soapy water. Don't let contaminated water dry in the phone. Not hard people.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] colormedroid:
Yup, exactly.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] cfprelude:
swam with mine all week last week. under water videos and selfies.... good times. wont let u charge it until the water dries out of the port though which is a good thing just keep it in mind if u get down to about 20%. took about 2hrs for my phone to dry out enough to charge again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Cav3:
I took my phone into the swimming baths in my shorts pocket. Took photos of my daughter. And it's absolutely fine. Swimming with it in my pocket. I have no fear!?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Cav3:
Took this photo after the phone being submerged for at least 10 minutes in my pocket
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] paul c:
This thread is a wee bit scary.

I've seen the ads, and I've seen that S7 in the washing machine... it may be IP68, but it's IP68 as long as the phone is in new, ex-factory condition. So while under guarantee and in perfect nick. Phones receive a lot of tough treatment.

A couple of drops to the floor, even with a case on, may change it's waterproof-ness. Just saying, since while it's new, it should be able to cope with the IP68 specs (and more).

Full immersion - on purpose - is just not my thing :cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] xaznxplaya:
Didn't read the whole thread but when I had my S5, I took a few video with it underwater while in vacation in Mexico, those videos lasted at least 30s-1min. I don't see why the S7 wouldn't go underwater
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Simone:
Is it true that the water resistant feature (IP68) only lasts a year? I stumbled upon it on a YouTube review of the S7 Edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] lukas8125:
Vera good

Hello , o have the s7 edge almost 3 months the past 2 weeks i have put the Phone every day in the pool, and i have great photos, and the Phone is fine. Clean with fresh Water after :highfive::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] ashouhdy:
it works perfectly fine ! in pools and aqua parks then rinse under tap water.. dont charge untill complete dry
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sand1303:
this

i don't care if they say it can take a 50 foot drop and not have a scratch on it. its a 800$ phone. why would i throw it off a 45 foot ledge just because i can? idk. i work outdoors so i have had to run in the rain a time or two and stuff flies off u. i had phones fly out and land in puddles of water while running to shelter. i would be happy to know that this should not affect it if it happens again but i won't intentionally get it wet.

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i don't see how anyone's theory on that can hold up with the phone only being on the market for a couple months

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have u noticed any problems with typing on the keyboard since it has been in water?:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] AlcatrazTiVu:
I take it in the swimming pool and i take some photo and videos and it work fine , only for 2-3 h the headphone sound really bad after that i return to the normality
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Simone:
The IP68 feature has been here for years. It's not the phone I was talking about.