Welcome all Zenfone user to this thread. Asus India has launched these excellent phones at a very affordable price & have done a commendable job in listening to user feedback & rolling out updates in quick succession this will instill a lot of confidence in other mobile users by Asus capability to spearhead the next revolution in mobile industry.
Last 6 yrs of my android experience I don't know a single company taking updates so seriously.
I am opening this thread as 1 stop solution to all queries about WW version of Asus zenfone 5/ 6/ I am hoping that XDA will soon provide us with a dedicated forum to start the discussions & development on these phones.
Various reviews about the zenfone
Zenfone 5 review
zenfone 6 review
Frequently asked questions about zenfone
1. Where can I buy asus zenfone?
as of now asus brought up limited stock & sold all via flipkart they are regularly bringing more handsets & have assured that by 15th august will have enough stock.
You can buy zenfone either on flipkart or amazon India if they have stock else on Asus Exclusive Store in your own city. Check below link
http://www.asus.com/in/About_ASUS/asusexclusive/
2. Where are asus service center located?
Asus has an excellent service support in India check your own city
http://www.asus.com/in/support/Service-Center/India
All asus zenfone come with MY ASUS app preinstalled which cab be used for contact their support system & they respond within 24-48 hrs.
3. How do I do system update?
To update system firmware go into settings> About > System update. as on date 31st July 2014 there are total 3 updates which asus has rolled out you will have to update one by one.
NOTE:_New Handsets are already being shipped with updated version so many user wont see any new update
3a. How to update asus zenfone manually when OTA fails
Read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54818284&postcount=60
4. What is the difference between 8gb and 16gb version in India?
Zenfone5 is available in 8GB and 16GB version both have the same hardware of 1.6GHz processor and 2gb of RAM in India.
Only in China and Taiwan the Zenfone5 has 2GHz processor with 2gb of RAM in 8gb and 16GB version.
Zenfone 6 comes only in 16gb version with 2GHz processor and 2gb of RAM.
Check all specs on asus Indian website
6. I have heard Zenfones support usb OTG?
Only zenfone4 has OTG support as of now see this video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54567674&postcount=13
Zenfone5 & 6 do not support as of now on 4.3,
Asus is indeed testing & considering OTG support on 4.4 kitkat but will it be launched or not is not yet known so kindly wait till official announcement about Kitkat 4.4 which is expected in Aug last week or Sept first week 2014
7. How good or bad is the battery backup on zenfones?
Its quite good battery back of 15-17 hrs mix usage. I have used even upto 30 hrs backup. When you receive the phone new charge the battery to 100% before using for the first time then let it discharge to 2-5% & then charge again to 100%
New phones will have battery drain issues but with couple of charges and applying all system update, battery backup will improve dramatically.With average usage battery should last 15 - 17 hours. Battery drain more during 3g usage , camera and heavily while gaming (heavy games) or with background services.
8. Does it have FM radio?
All phone have FM radio but it will not work without the headphones connected as it works as antenna for the radio. You can store upto 6 channels only as of now.
9. How good is sound quality?
Firstly apply all the updates as asus have changed few options to improve quality.
Loud speak sound is quite low even after updates but headphone quality is amazing which good bass using supplied headphones. If you have 3rd part expensive headphones you will be pleasantly surprised by it.
***NOTE*** After system update to 1.15.40.35_2 firmware, please open Audio wizard and enable Music Mode by clicking the power icon on the top right side of the words "Music Mode"
The system update automatically switches Audio wizard off while updating, so please enable it otherwise you will get extremely low volume.
10. How to take screenshots?
Go to settings > Asus customized settings > Key settings
Select Tap and hold to take screenshot.
Now tap and hold the third key (bottom right) on the navigation bar to get screenshots
ALTERNATIVELY
You can take screenshots by pressing Power button + Volume down button simultaneously.
11. I have problem with system update. When I click on update I dont see any new updates. What do I do?
Those who are facing problem while updating the system.
Go to Settings> Apps>All Apps> dmclient
clear cache> force stop>restart your mobile
Then try system update from settings > about>check update
If the above procedure doesn't work, do a factory reset and try system update, if that also fails then you will need manual updating. See point 3a above.
12. Where can I find kernel source code for asus zenfone?
Here are asus zenfone5 & zenfone6 kernel source code on its support site
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54576513&postcount=15
This thread will be kept updated every week
Credit:Vipin Arumugham from our facebook community
Hope to see this Asus community grow on XDA & get the development started.
Ranjan
Asus zenfone tutorials- Know your zenfone & its features
Tutorials
Know your zenfone & its features
ASUS ZenUI uses intelligence technology, the personal attitude, and the better life. ASUS ZenUI research and development group takes you as the core consideration, creating an intelligent interface understanding you, assisting you, and helping you expressing yourself, as well as connecting to the society.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sbwcqd_lJw&feature=youtu.be
ASUS Zenfone Tips & Tricks?
Here you will have lot of tips to use the ZenUI & its features to best of your advantage.
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Rooting guide ONLY for zenfone 5/6
No confirmation if this root works on z4 & z4.5
This rooting is only for jellybeans 4.3 DOES not work on KITKAT 4.4.2
Rooting may void your warranty & can soft brick your phone
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK only.
*****ROOTING method to follow*****
Download rootzenfone.apk from here
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/09/rootzenfone-144r-apk.html
Install the root app on your phone then follow step 1-6.
Goto Settings > Security >Check the Unknown Sources (Allow installation of apps from unknown sources) box else this apk will not install since its from other source than playstore.
1. turn off data and wifi / airplane mode before rooting (IMPORTANT)
2. press the root button at bottom, after 5 sec when demo mode notification pop up turn off the phone.
3. Start the phone now & let it boot normally it will show you are rooted.
4. enable wifi & Install root check app from play store > open rootchecker app & confirm the rooting. (see screenshot below)
5. Once rooting is confirmed> open the SuperUser app > settings> enable the pro version in settings. (see screenshot below)
6. After you have enabled pro option> in setting enable the > survival mode, now OTA updates can be applied (see screenshot below)
hopefully without problem.
7. Unrooting is simple open the SuperSU app (NOT the rootZenfone app), SuperSU app will show full unroot option> press the button> phone should reboot now & delete the SuperUser app. Open rootchecker app which you downloaded in step 4 & confirm the root permission is Denied (you will see message in RED)
ONCE YOU ARE ROOTED remember not to apply OTA updates from asus without checking the "root survival mode" in your rooting app (it preserves your root during update) This check should be done every time you update.
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How to click panorama with asus zenfone
Watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4mc_1tLDd4&list=PLBTfQLF7fs0AwAz7Hq0uCsWOFHftp5ilr&index=12
Like other mobiles you cant shoot partial panorama which is quite an over-site by asus you have to shoot 360°
Although phone is great and all we wont get Android L for it
Different version of the OS don't necessarily make the phone best, the first stock OS gives maximum time to any company to work on. Knowing Asus support system in development you never know we may get L too but they have as of now promised Kitkat which probably will bring usb OTG support to it.
4.3 does support otg.
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NO not as of now,
hardware supports otg but there is no kernel level support as yet for z5 & z6
so you cant connect a pendirive & browse data on these.
Asus is indeed working on it.
I am connecting my pendrive and able to browse data.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmu1DerjH3I
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rushabh0021 said:
I am connecting my pendrive and able to browse data.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmu1DerjH3I
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Yes only zenfone 4 has otg as of now
We dont have otg on zenfone5 & zenfone6,
Has asus released kernel source code for zenfone?
YES Here are asus zenfone5 kernel source code on support site
http://support.asus.com/download.as...ne 5&p=39&s=1&os=32&hashedid=96nqlxHp1VKV4Rdz
YES Here are asus zenfone6 kernel source code on support site
http://support.asus.com/download.as...ne+6&p=39&s=1&os=32&hashedid=paJ6GdiFh3rgCrfL
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Rooting guide will be posted here
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Really?
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my mic is not picking up any audio when taking video and using sound recorder or any third party audio recording app.
i tried the test .12345+= and its also not picking audio. even on voice search its not responding.
when i tried calling the mic works properly. the top mics works when on speakerphone while in a call.
I'm really not sure if this is a hardware issue of a software issue. Please assist.
aperture said:
my mic is not picking up any audio when taking video and using sound recorder or any third party audio recording app.
i tried the test .12345+= and its also not picking audio. even on voice search its not responding.
when i tried calling the mic works properly. the top mics works when on speakerphone while in a call.
I'm really not sure if this is a hardware issue of a software issue. Please assist.
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It happened with me too yesterday, I was thinking of doing factory reset but dint do it,voice search was not working, I was able to hear incoming calls but other side was hearing loud disturbance which indicated me that some recording app is interfering, I uninstalled all such mike apps then restarted the phone without SIM, later inserted the SIM & since then all is working fine.
Try this if it helps, I still dont know which app/s caused this problem.
If this fails then only do factory reset, but since you will loose all data you have to take all data backup contacts/sms/photos.
sgsI9003 said:
It happened with me too yesterday, I was thinking of doing factory reset but dint do it,voice search was not working, I was able to hear incoming calls but other side was hearing loud disturbance which indicated me that some recording app is interfering, I uninstalled all such mike apps then restarted the phone without SIM, later inserted the SIM & since then all is working fine.
Try this if it helps, I still dont know which app/s caused this problem.
If this fails then only do factory reset, but since you will loose all data you have to take all data backup contacts/sms/photos.
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Thanks for your reply.
I've already tried doing factory reset twice and still no progress.
btw, i just bought this last week july 31. And i went back until the first video i took from the store i bought it from and there's no sound.
hope someone can help me.
aperture said:
And i went back until the first video i took from the store i bought it from and there's no sound.
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Oh are you saying that 1st video you shot didn't had sound recorded at all
or does that mean that when you play that video its not playing sound? Try playing that video in computer or another mobile.
If factory reset has not solved the problem It seems you have a actual hardware problem with speaker in that case best solution is to get replaced under warranty.
Hi everyone ! Just wonder to know if anybody succeeded to use DJI Phantom 3 standard or other model with OnePlus 5 ? I have horrible lags on video preview of the aircraft that make impossible using the phone to control it... I've been trying for the past week, flashing different kernels, using different apps and was not able to make it working... Anyone that might have a fix ? ??
Due to his specs the OnePlus 5 should works perfectly... I can even make it working on my old Samsung Galaxy S5 and it runs smoothly...
I assume you have all power-saving features turned OFF
I assume you have the "developer options" for your graphics / animations on the phone left at stock settings.
Does the OSD (on screen display) for your battery life, altitude and those things update in real time smoothly while the FPV is lagging?
If so, then it is more like a Wi-Fi communication issue over that specific port. Ensure you have no security/ antiviral apps running that would be scanning these types of ports (or doing any type of deep-packet-inspection).
Hey guys, so just got this laptop (ASUS VivoBook-M580VD-EB76) boasting a i7-7700HQ, 16GB DDR4 memory, and a GTX 1050 (4GB, not ti) and I'm playing Fortnite (Obviosly xD) and I'm pretty sure I should get more than 45 frames on Epic. A buddy of mine gets 120 frames, and my PC is quite a bit better than his. So is this not what I should be getting or am I just crazy??
So, hoping for some solutions
Thanks!
Edit 1: Some things I've tried are 1.) Updating BIOS 2.) Changing the following in Nvidia Control Panel
a.) Power Management Mode - Prefer Maximum Performance
2.) Vertical sync - Off
Hi guys, I just got a OnePlus 8 and loaded LineageOS 18.1 onto it and wanted to use it to play games on my 4K TV.
The following is a list of the problems and solutions I encountered to get there.
First, I used a USB-C to HDMI adapter on my 4K TV.
I connect my DualShock 4 to it via bluetooth for a console experience.
a) Problem 1 - Full screen output is shifted to the right slightly (black bar on left side)
Solution 1 - I rooted and used this Magisk module here with the OnePlus 8 preset. It requires enabling in Developer settings (Cutouts) after installation.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/module-n3o-no-nonsense-notch-overlay.4226413/
b) Problem 2 - Aspect was weird (black bars on top and bottom)
Solution 2 - SecondScreen with the resolution set to 1080p fixed this. Full screen on TV.
c) Problem 3 - Despite setting SecondScreen to 1080p, phone was outputting to my 4K TV at 4K30Hz (and presumably just upscaling). Horrible input lag and frame rates. I could find NO SETTING to change this anywhere. ADB commands such as adb shell wm size etc had no effect and I think are just what SecondScreen uses behind the scenes as they produced a similar effect. But when I connected it to my 1080p monitor there were no issues, things were smooth and responsive so....
Solution 3 - I bought something like one of these: an EDID emulator for HDMI and it is working like a charm. Fools the phone into thinking the TV's max res is 1080p and so the phone outputs at that. Now buttery smooth frame rates.
https://www.amazon.com/Passthrough-Generrtion-Headlesskeep-Extenders-3840x2160/dp/B08RCMFLMK/
d) Problem 4 - Brightness on phone weirdly tied to brightness on TV. I had to run it at full backlight to get full brightness on TV
Solution 4 - Disabling the display anti-flicker setting seemed to unlink the brightness on the phone and TV. Now I can play at normal brightness on TV with zero on phone (set by SecondScreen)
e) Problem 5 - Using a phone as a video game console uses battery.
Solution 5 - Got a new USB-C adapter that allows charging. Not this, but something like this. Confirmed can charge and have video out to my TV at the same time.
https://www.amazon.com/Multiport-Delivery-Converter-Compatible-Chrome-Book/dp/B087Q62H89/
And there you go. So far this seems totally viable and cool, and I am a fussy, hard-to-please kind of person.
I am looking forward to using this to keep playing some RPGs I would like to get through, with a console experience at home but still able to pick up and continue a bit when out.
Hope this helps someone! Spent hours googling and trying to figure this stuff out.
It's **** like this that got me into modding droids in the first place. You are a legend and a gangster. Keep on doing whatever. XD
This is an excellent guide and gives me more confidence to install the mod and mess with it. Thanks
Useful info like this will hopefully increase the likelihood that the community will use roms to implement the desktop experience. Maru was one example I saw a redditor post but it's in early development.
Also check out Taskbar which is an excellent app for DTE on non-rooted phones
I've been using Resurrection Remix for a long time with the screen overclocked to 82 hz and also the lastest gpu adreno drivers and it is a good rom for gaming, i play mainly shooters like call of duty and pubg, but after a lot of time playing i noticed a slightly delay in the response of the screen and i am pretty sure it is not a hardware or even a software problem because I haven't installed anything on my device in a long time, so it's just my reflexes that have improved a lot, reading a little I realized that the problem is related to the screen touch sampling rate and also that you can actually know the sampling rate of your screen using adb so i tried it on my device and it gives me a value of 120 hz, another user but from the redmi k20 pro reported that gives it a value of 120 hz too but using the game booster in MIUI that value goes up to 180 hz, but the problem is, i dont like MIUI so I need the help of everyone who reads this to try it out and tell me what rom are you currently using and what value it gives, it only takes a few minutes to do
so, the steps
1: Enable the developer options and the usb deugging
2: Conect your phone and open adb command prompt.
>> Adb devices
>>Adb shell getevent -r -t -l
3: Then scroll on mobile screen and you will see the touch sampling rate
4: Post your results here obviously including the name of the rom and the version
and I am also interested in if it is possible to do screen overclock in your current rom