Asus Zenfone 5z ZS620KL
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- 30 Jun 2020
Alan Sykes, 02 Jun 2020New update WW_user_100.10.107.87_20200520 update info: 1.... moreI have only had the 5 z for a few months but I simply love it .Fast great battery and one of the only phones that supports Android auto and mirracast . Ten update came and it's even better than before for $550 au it's a little ripper
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- 26 Jun 2020
Alan Sykes, 24 Jun 2020I know there are those who like & dislike of this phone... moreThese technology are called file sharing, or media streaming, DLNA, Upnp, which is a software thing, and can be done on any smartphone, computer, TV, Blu Ray player, TV Box that can support it, by installing a proper apps or software, or built in support.
I would say this ASUS smartphone is a rare breed that is actually function more like a flagship than a midrange smartphone, but sold at midrange price.
I know, it doesn't has AMOLED screen, doesn't has wireless charging, no water resistant, no flagship grade camera quality, not a true flagship.
But, I'm ok with it, it retain a Micro SD slot, which I now using with a 128GB Kingston brand Micro SD, a 3.5mm jack, also has radio function, stereo speaker.
The UI itself also is keep maintained until the latest Android 10 with new ZenUI, and is blazing fast even near to 2 years of usage.
It works very well for me everyday and I really can't complain.
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- Alan Sykes
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- 24 Jun 2020
I know there are those who like & dislike of this phone. As for me, I have no complaints, unless future updates might disrupts the OS or built-in Apps.
I do hope to those that dislike this phone please move on, do proper research before buying any particular brands. Just do take note, no phone manufacturer will release a "perfect future proof" smartphone.
Anyway, I just want to share something that perhaps those that used ASUS smartphones. To those that use the phone as an entertainment unit (chrome-casting, watching downloaded videos, etc) & personal file storage (PDFs, Word, Excel, PP, photos). When at home, do you guys/gals connect your phone to your home wifi? if yes, open the built-in file manager app & click the 3 line at the top left? You will notice there is a section called: Network Place. Before I go on, do you have ever plug in your external drive onto your home router? if yes, you can access the external drive from the File Manager; Network Place section. where you can copy & past anything (apps, videos, mp3, documents). If you use VLC or KMPlayer, these app can access the network & you can watch videos from your external drive which is plug into your home router, without downloading those files onto your phone memory or your phone SD card. Saving memory space.
I know once I post this, there will be people who reply with sarcastic remarks. Please just keep it to yourself if you have nothing nice to say. I am here to share not to hate.
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- Rasisri
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- 22 Jun 2020
The best phone I have used to date. Its two years since I got it and it has worked flawlessly (touch wood) with all upgrades coming in time. All it cost me was about Rs.21,000. Many times recently I have thought about upgrading to a higher processor, but am yet to act on it. Not very keen to buy Chinese made stuff. I am waiting for Asus 7 / ROG III. Will upgrade if I find the reviews ok.
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- 22 Jun 2020
extercy, 01 Jun 2020Dang good phone for its price when I got mine nearly a year... moreThe LCD screen brightness is not a bugs, it is the initial intended setup.
There are review mentioning about this, where the lowest brightness is still pretty bright, not the dimmest.
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- Ayush
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- 18 Jun 2020
I am a firm belivere that this phone is best in its class at the time i bought it. Coupled with a fast processor flaw less design and preety decent battery backup. I have faced the issue of network when updated last time to the latest update in April 2020. Due to lockown I have to manage with another phone as no company/local service shop was open. i even set the phone to factory reset, but it didnot worked
And one fine day another update came it took time to update but the phone is working normally. No wifi issue as reported by other users. All hard core gaming apps also wokring fine.
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- 17 Jun 2020
Anonymous, 14 Jun 2020Piece of crap. Bought in Aug 2018, in July 2019 cellular an... moreDo you update to latest firmware?
Mine run on latest firmware, and got none of these issue.
I even go oversea to use other country sim card and network, also no issue.
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- Anonymous
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- 14 Jun 2020
Piece of crap. Bought in Aug 2018, in July 2019 cellular and wifi wouldn't connect at all. Sent to Asus repair, they reported nothing wrong, cleaned internals. Interesting that the call recording feature wasn't when it was sent in for repair but when returned it was. Hard to believe they didn't do anything. Jun 2020 same thing after a reboot, cellular/wifi won't connect. Search before you decide to purchase this as this issue is very well documented and Asus has done nothing in 2 years to fix it let alone admit to any issue.
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- 13 Jun 2020
Anonymous, 13 Jun 2020Any possibility getting android 11?Impossible
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- ibj
- 13 Jun 2020
Any possibility getting android 11?
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- PIV
- 06 Jun 2020
newuser, 05 Jun 2020is it relevant to buy this phone in 2020 ? It is still relevant if you don't mind about the small battery.
This is currently the cheapest and most feature complete smartphone with 128GB at my country.
I know, it lack of wireless charging, LCD screen, no water resistant IP rating, maybe subpar camera performance.
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- 06 Jun 2020
newuser, 05 Jun 2020is it relevant to buy this phone in 2020 ? It is still relevant as the SD845 is still pretty strong.
It is now in Android 10, so you still get update.
Depend what you really want.
For my country, this is currently the cheapest SD845 smartphone with 128GB storage, plus Micro SD slot, headphone jack.
I see the only down
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- newuser
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- 05 Jun 2020
is it relevant to buy this phone in 2020 ?
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- 04 Jun 2020
Javed Khan , 02 Jun 2020When Did you get the latest software update? You can manually get the update at official ASUS website ,search for Zenfone 5z support section, where you can download the big 1.81GB file into the root storage, then the phone will prompt it detect an update.
I have just manually updated.
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- vikrant gehlot
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- 03 Jun 2020
hammerhead, 22 May 2020Stupid phone, using only for 1 year and now is broken. Wifi... moredid you get any solution? I am also having same problem.
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- Alan Sykes
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- 02 Jun 2020
Javed Khan , 02 Jun 2020When Did you get the latest software update? auto download to my phone today: June 2, 2020...
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- Javed Khan
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- 02 Jun 2020
Alan Sykes, 02 Jun 2020New update WW_user_100.10.107.87_20200520 update info: 1.... moreWhen Did you get the latest software update?
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- 02 Jun 2020
New update WW_user_100.10.107.87_20200520
update info:
1. Update security patch to 2020-05-05
2. Fixed lag issue when watching youtube & sliding down the quick setting panel
3. Fix google map can't be located issue
4.Removed Twitch live streaming function in Game Genie
5. Fixed an issue when using face detection to show notifications, device will be unlocked at the same time
6. Fixed that PDF files are nor correctly classified in File Manager
7.Fixed touch not sensitive at bottom of screen issue when playing games in landscape mode
8. Fixed an UI inconsistency issue between the volume control panel in landscape mode and the sound mode button in the dark theme.
9. Adjusted privacy setting for Thailand & Brazil
10. Fixed lag issue when moving left and right fingers during PUBG game
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- extercy
- ibf
- 01 Jun 2020
Dang good phone for its price when I got mine nearly a year ago. On Android 10 with 8GB 256GB version. There is a tiny bug here and there but does not happened often to be irritating. Battery life is good and can't complain because a smaller battery means a lighter phone, couple with QC3.0 Fast Charging for quick top ups. In Android 9, noticed the charging was quicker, closer to the 17W mark but with Android 10, it is more to the 15W mark. Read recently that Fast Charging at 15W is the safest for battery healthy and longevity. Everything works great even with the latest update. But I am also not one of those fellas that Update their phone with low to very low battery charge or use cheap China QC charger and cables.
Asus if you are reading this, the screen brightness is good at the brightest but can the lowest brightness setting be further reduced for pitch black environments ?
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- SaulGoodman
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- 28 May 2020
hammerhead, 22 May 2020Stupid phone, using only for 1 year and now is broken. Wifi... moreexactly the same is happening with my handset. i loved the performance until it was running fine say about a year after buying but now a lot of software & hardware issues, WiFi is not getting on also sim is not readable, unable to reset as WiFi is not getting on. Looks are still beautiful & classy but dsnt make any sense if doesn't give a good performance.