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Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) - user opinions and reviews

Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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  • Released 2014, April
    145g, 10.3mm thickness
    Android 4.3, up to 5.0.2
    8GB/16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
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  • 531 Become a fan
  • 5.0"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Intel Atom Z2580
  • 2110mAh
    Li-Po
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  • AnonD-321150
  • PBP
  • 20 Oct 2014

AnonD-279813, 20 Oct 2014That's OK, but if you use it while charging, it would likely get warm. Not really so when a... moreSo in other words, using this phone full charged while still plugged in the computer won't harm the battery or device and danger only happens on power sockets, right?

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    • AnonD-279813
    • sGx
    • 20 Oct 2014

    Abhishek, 17 Oct 2014is charging my zenfone with 2.0A charger is safe. as my zenfone charger is damaged.and i have ... moreI use Samsung's 2.5A chargers that came with Note 2 all the time, and they are now nearly 6 months old, without an issue.

    Obviously note that charging with a higher current chargers will charge the battery faster, but will also make the battery last fewer cycles.

    On the other hand... although it requires to take the whole phone apart, a battery costs 35$ and can be replaced in 30 min.

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      • AnonD-279813
      • sGx
      • 20 Oct 2014

      AnonD-321150, 20 Oct 2014Is it ok to use the phone while plugged on the computer? Note that the phone is now full and s... moreThat's OK, but if you use it while charging, it would likely get warm.

      Not really so when already charged, so it's OK to use it.

      Do note that using ANY electrical appliance, while plugged into power socket (directly or indirectly - indirectly meaning through another source, such as a charger, a computer, transformer,...) has a possibility of giving an electric shock if the charger malfunctions or if it gets in contact with conductive materials, like if you drop it in water, for example.

      Given Zenfone is made out of plastic, the chances of an electric shock are pretty much 0, unlike aluminium models, such as iPhone or Sony or some HTC phones, which can give you a serious shake-up if something goes wrong with the charger.

      These last 2 paragraphs were just a disclaimer to previous post :P

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        • Dinesh
        • t}1
        • 20 Oct 2014

        I'm planning to buy this. After reading your opinions I found that there is a battery problem and that I mustn't upgrade to Jelly Bean. other than this, is there any other problem and does does this phone supports apps like Facebook, twitter and other basic apps/games. And Is there any service center in Chennai, India. your reply/advice would be greatly appreciated and considered. Kindly help.

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          • AnonD-321150
          • PBP
          • 20 Oct 2014

          Is it ok to use the phone while plugged on the computer? Note that the phone is now full and still plugged and I'm using it. Please, anybody there?

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            • AnonD-279813
            • sGx
            • 20 Oct 2014

            wazzup, 18 Oct 2014could be Anabelle playing a trick on youor possibly the SD card, if used for video location, may be too slow or damaged.

            When SD card is too slow (for FullHD the class 4 cards are generally too slow, especially noname ones) there's a buffer that the phone would be using, before it can successfully write the stream. But that buffer is limited, and when it runs out, the video recording stops.

            Since file got interrupted during write, it may not be playable at all.

            Try with Class 10 SD card, and format it first before inserting into the phone.

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              • dexter
              • uwJ
              • 20 Oct 2014

              Tomazz plz reply to my question what should i do
              Thanks in advance

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                • AnonD-279813
                • sGx
                • 20 Oct 2014

                Kanti, 19 Oct 2014Please please anyone (who uses this handset) tell me..... Is there html or html5 browser .... moreYes, built-in browser. But you can obviously add Chrome, FireFox, Opera,... all free from Playstore

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                  • AnonD-279813
                  • sGx
                  • 20 Oct 2014

                  Ash, 19 Oct 2014I just updated it to kitkat and now the red light is not shown while charging. Is that common?No, that's not common. Is it only not showing during charge or not at all?

                  There's a Motorola LED widget that I'm using since notification light was broken in JB, so I am not sure how it works without it but I assume it should, as there is now even option in settings to turn it off or on.

                  You don't have it turned off in settings by any chance?

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                    • AnonD-279813
                    • sGx
                    • 20 Oct 2014

                    Anonymous, 19 Oct 2014I HAVE asuszenfone5-8GB model.my question is ,is it supports 3G sim? Yes, as long as your operator uses 850, 900, 1900 or 2100 MHz frequency for their 3G signal.

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                      • AnonD-279813
                      • sGx
                      • 20 Oct 2014

                      Anonymous, 19 Oct 2014How i can make video call from my Asus zenfone 5Install an app like Skype or Line or... that supports video calling.

                      This phone does not support 3G cellular video calls.

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                        • AnonD-279813
                        • sGx
                        • 20 Oct 2014

                        AnonD-321728, 20 Oct 2014guys, I'm facing problem with charging. Occasionally it stuck while it's not fully charge and ... moreThat is not normal and may be a hardware issue. I would recommend you contact Asus.

                        Looking at what could be causing this, the charging regulator might not work properly or get overheated, hence cutting the power to protect battery, or the battery itself could be overheating. But it's just as possible the USB charger or cable could have issues.

                        I am fairly confident that this is hardware related.

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                          • AnonD-317624
                          • vaQ
                          • 20 Oct 2014

                          AnonD-279813, 20 Oct 2014You can only update to full 1.18.40.9 firmware, which is last JB. 1.18.40.10 is preparation... moreok dude. thank you so much!!!

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                            • AnonD-279813
                            • sGx
                            • 20 Oct 2014

                            AnonD-317624, 20 Oct 2014guys? is it possible if i just update my firmware instead of updating also from jb to kitkat? ... moreYou can only update to full 1.18.40.9 firmware, which is last JB.

                            1.18.40.10 is preparation for KitKat, which replaces recovery partition from JB to KK, so while you can install it, that won't make any changes in phone's operations as there are no fixes in it.

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                              • AnonD-317624
                              • vaQ
                              • 20 Oct 2014

                              guys? is it possible if i just update my firmware instead of updating also from jb to kitkat? b'coz i heard it has many problems?

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                                • AnonD-321728
                                • 61B
                                • 20 Oct 2014

                                guys, I'm facing problem with charging. Occasionally it stuck while it's not fully charge and I have to remount the data cable to make it continue. Is it common with this model?
                                FYI im on jb 4.3. Dont want facing another problem with KK

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                                  • irene
                                  • 7Xu
                                  • 19 Oct 2014

                                  Please help. My zenfone 5 always shows audio jack is connected even if there no any jack connected.

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                                    • sandy its dental
                                    • GQN
                                    • 19 Oct 2014

                                    The phones dizitiger and display is not available in the market that is a big issue.

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                                      • dexter
                                      • uvQ
                                      • 19 Oct 2014

                                      Guys any one tell i am facing a big prob before updating to 1.18.40.10 my baterry drains fast but when i updated my phone to 1.18.40.10 the battery drain more fast than before what should i do now plz help me

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                                        • dexter
                                        • uvQ
                                        • 19 Oct 2014

                                        Guys any one tell i am facing a big prob before updating to 1.18.40.10 my baterry drains fast but when i updated my phone to 1.18.40.10 the battery drain more fast than before what should i do now plz help me

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