Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)

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  • AnonD-297663
  • X0W
  • 29 Aug 2014

@tomazz
Do we need to install all other firmware update along with the kitkat update?
Or just only install the kitkat one..
Do then the phone will actually work with the other updates properly?
Will the kitkat update be avilable via OTG?

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    • joe
    • PxM
    • 29 Aug 2014

    battery always weak

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      • joe
      • PxM
      • 29 Aug 2014

      battery problem...

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        • AnonD-299692
        • t}t
        • 29 Aug 2014

        I cant switch on my asus zenfone 5, 8gb.. for any purpose if iam switch off my mobile, or becose of batter low, i cant switch on my mobile.. It will take hours or will take days to switch on. Only after a long time charging.. Why it happen like this???

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          • Useraz5
          • t}t
          • 29 Aug 2014

          After switching off, for any purpose, or becoz of battery low. I cant switch on my mobile, zenfone 5, 8gb, it will take hours or sometimes days.. Only after charging in long time only i can switch on mobile.. If im switch off.. I cant switch on.. Why it happen like that??? Please..

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            • Abinash
            • XuT
            • 29 Aug 2014

            Jeet, 28 Aug 2014Using this phone from last 1 week. SAR value is 2.0W/KG whi... moreFrom WIKI:

            United States: the FCC requires that phones sold have a SAR level at or below 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg) taken over the volume containing a mass of 1 gram of tissue that is absorbing the most signal.
            European Union: CENELEC specify SAR limits within the EU, following IEC standards. For mobile phones, and other such hand-held devices, the SAR limit is 2 W/kg averaged over the 10 g of tissue absorbing the most signal (IEC 62209-1).
            India: switched from the EU limits to the US limits for mobile handsets in 2012. Unlike the US, India will not rely solely on SAR measurements provided by manufacturers; random compliance tests are done by a government-run Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) SAR Laboratory on handsets and 10% of towers. All handsets must have a hands free mode.[4]

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              • AnonD-299682
              • U@Q
              • 29 Aug 2014

              Hey Tomazz
              Please tell me the how to check me zenfone is originalor a chinese model

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                • AnonD-298283
                • vLQ
                • 29 Aug 2014

                AnonD-279813, 29 Aug 2014With LTE option you are in the wrong thread, you should be ... moredoes my zenfone 5 supports 4g or not tell me tomazz>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.......

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                  • Anonymous
                  • iji
                  • 29 Aug 2014

                  Will we be able to move apps to SD card after KitKat update?

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                    • dude
                    • 9xx
                    • 29 Aug 2014

                    asus zenfone is duel-core or quad-core processor?
                    Flipkart is showing dual-core but on youtube some are saying quad-core??
                    pls reply..

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                      • AnonD-279813
                      • 2xK
                      • 29 Aug 2014

                      AnonD-298283, 29 Aug 2014I Just Dial *#*#4636#*#* Then Open "Phone Informati... moreWith LTE option you are in the wrong thread, you should be in Zenfone 5 A500KL :)

                      Nevermind - that option means whether to use LTE or 3G/2G only.

                      On LTE model there is no option to set it to use 2G only.

                      Like there is no option to use GPRS only and not EDGE for 3G model.

                      So - in summary - on LTE version you can set it to use LTE (4G) or use 3G/2G only.

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                        • AnonD-298283
                        • vLQ
                        • 29 Aug 2014

                        I Just Dial *#*#4636#*#*

                        Then Open "Phone Information"
                        Then on the bottom there will be option
                        WCDMA Preferred, WCDMA only, GSM only, GSM preferred...etc

                        I HAVE AN LTE OPTION OPTION THERE WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ,PLESE TELL ME TOMAZZ................

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                          • AnonD-289600
                          • PBP
                          • 29 Aug 2014

                          AnonD-291211, 29 Aug 2014Check this out Zenfone 5 users. Asus may roll out Android L... moreAn ultra magnetic "wow" to that.

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                            • AnonD-289600
                            • PBP
                            • 29 Aug 2014

                            AnonD-279813, 29 Aug 2014I don't think there are any "fake" as in counterf... moreVery well said, that help a lot. Thanks Tomazz, you really rock.

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                              • AnonD-299635
                              • FYk
                              • 29 Aug 2014

                              Congrats Now Asus Zenfone support OTG

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                                • Mamun
                                • IV$
                                • 29 Aug 2014

                                If install any application like skypee. After completing the installation one options is prompt "Read ontacts: Skypee tries to read contacts-- deny --- allow" but every time it's showing.

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                                  • AnonD-279813
                                  • 2xK
                                  • 29 Aug 2014

                                  AnonD-298283, 29 Aug 2014is there a china model in zenfone 5 tomazz what regulatory ... moreAll Zenfone 5 are made in China by Pegatron (Asus subsidiary), which also makes iPhones, Nexus tablets, etc.

                                  There are no cosmetic differences between TOOF and TOOJ models, and they are by large identical. However TOOF may have different Wifi and cellular modem modules.

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                                    • AnonD-279813
                                    • 2xK
                                    • 29 Aug 2014

                                    AnonD-289600, 29 Aug 2014I saw opinions about chinese models/fake models, how can we... moreI don't think there are any "fake" as in counterfeited models of this phone out there. It would cost as much as the selling price of original is just to make one to work half as well as the original. That doesn't mean that someone would not try and pack a 10$ crap into ZF5 lookalike box. Or a piece of wood in the plastic…

                                    However what complaint here was that CN, TW, CHT versions come with Chinese OS, CU-ANDROID (Chinese Universal) rather than WWE-ANDROID (WorldWideEnabled) version.

                                    Difference is that WWE version includes ALL the languages, while CU version has English, and then a few variants of Chinese, not being able to add more languages.

                                    Another thing is that some Amazon sellers not only sold Chinese models, but also rooted them and loaded some unofficial firmware that left Asus service centres scratching their heads.

                                    So best bet is to buy from Asus distributor in your country, or from a reputable shop, which allows a 7 days exchange if product is not as advertised.

                                    If you are buying a phone in a physical shop, check the back of the box, where the sticker is and make sure it states A501CG and WWE-ANDROID. That is if you're buying 8 or 16 GB 3G version. We also suggest you get model with 2 GB RAM.

                                    But if you're buying from online store, ask up-front what version it is, and only buy from shops that allow return if product differs from description.

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                                      • AnonD-279813
                                      • 2xK
                                      • 29 Aug 2014

                                      AnonD-296182, 29 Aug 2014if i download kitkat then do i need that 700 mb firmware ... moreThe whole lot will get upgraded to KitKat over a 1-1.4 GB OTA file.

                                      You will be able to download the KitKat file with PC from Asus website, and place it on JellyBean firmwared phone via USB cable.

                                      However, once KitKat is installed, that might be a little complicated, as you might lose root folder access on the phone from PC.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • U27
                                        • 29 Aug 2014

                                        Anonymous, 28 Aug 2014Review after using for 7 days :- 1.Display:- just awesome.... moreAgreed