[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Guides, News, & Discussio] Mr.Ak:
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Disclaimer: This backup has been created and shared by Vanzell Diamond on a Telegram group; sGSI has been made by someone else. I'm just sharing it here (with proper permissions) so that anyone not on Telegram group can make use of it.

More on the disclaimer:

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So, I don't think Zen UI needs any introduction. Our device shipped with stock AOSP instead of regular Zen UI, as per users demand. However, that left users, who wanted to use Zen UI on this device, sad. But not anymore, since now we have an option to use Zen UI semi-GSI on this device, that too very easily (thanks to TWRP backup created by Vanzell Diamond). For more info, check out screenshots given below.

Features:

ZenUI 5.0 comes with features like a redesigned Settings, wallpaper slideshow on the lock screen, Smart Screen On, Suggested Apps (predicts the app you are likely to use based on contexts), Scheduled Charging, One hand mode, OptiFlex 3.0 for RAM/app optimizations, Game Genie (helps you perform actions like live-streaming and muting alerts), Twin Apps, Face Unlock, and more.

Screenshots:

Click Here

Prerequisites:

1. The bootloader must be unlocked;

2. TWRP 3.2.3, or any other compatible recovery must be installed;

3. It is recommended that you should be on Android Oreo stock/custom ROM first. If on pie, however, don't worry and follow the steps normally. See FAQs for more info.

Installation Procedure:

1. Download

Zen UI 5 TWRP Backup Files

(Copy of file in case you're facing quota exceeded error: Click Here).

2. Extract Zen UI 5 X00TD update.zip to TWRP backup folder (inside serial number folder).

Example: emulated/0/TWRP/BACKUP/[SERIAL No]

3. Reboot to TWRP 3.2.3.

4. Wipe System, Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache, Vendor.

5. Select Restore option in TWRP and search for recently extracted files inside BACKUP/[SERIAL No] folder.

6. Restore the backup and reboot back to TWRP (to fix system).

7. Flash Magisk (very important).

8. Reboot to system and profit!

FAQs:

Ques: What do I do if I get stuck on "Verify pattern" screen?

- Follow this.

Ques: What if I get an update?

- See this.

Ques: Help! OTG doesn't work...

- It might not work in ASUS File Manager. Install Es File Explorer.

Customization:

[MOD][Substratum] ZenUI Accents [Android O]

[MOD][Substratum] Center/Left Clock for ZenUI

Bugs:

* BT Audio/Media - Will be fixed soonTM

* Few Zenmotions

* Google drive app seems to have some issues. Idk why.

* If you face lags on first boot, reboot.

Note: If you face issues with stock kernel, use a custom kernel for a smooth experience.

Credits:

Anyone who made and/or helped while creating Zen UI sGSI (If anyone knows the name of the guy/team, please let me know).

[MENTION=7638319]SagarMakhar[/MENTION] - sGSI fix for X00T.

Vanzell Diamond - for creating this backup.

Zaman Khan - screenshots and testing