Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-279813
- 2xx
AnonD-314939, 06 Oct 2014Since kitkat update phone was getting too hot and many problems arose.Tell me what can be the ... moreI just do not believe that software could toast a formatter board.
There is an internal (in chipset) overheat protection, which would shut CPU down, causing a reboot if the temperature got too high, and at the same time the only way software could kill hardware would be by heat so high that the parts got ruined.
That's why I do not believe what they say, and I think any other service centre would raise eyebrows at a diagnosis like that.
OK, the phone could have an issue right out of the factory, and something could later push it over the cliff. But on its own, if there was no quality issue earlier, KitKat could not cause that.
- zaman
- RJi
why i cant use calling on facebook messenger and skype is also not working properly,,, i have re installed the application two times but same result, please can you help me ?
- RK
- PMB
Ashish B, 06 Oct 2014Hello Guys, is this phone still have a problem of WhatsApp stuff been downoading only from ... moreCheck u APN settings.. if the port field has any numbers make them spaces
- AnonD-314939
- uu0
AnonD-279813, 06 Oct 2014That service centre is full of last 4 letters of your nick name, combined with something brown... moreSince kitkat update phone was getting too hot and many problems arose.Tell me what can be the problem to motherboard if it is not kitkat update? This problem has been mentioned in their service RMA.Give me your mail i will scan and send it to u.
My phone serial no.is not showing in their service centre software and even i am surprised how can a software update ruin motherboard.
it this possible service center cheating on me and after changing motherboard will there be any problems? Plssss reply i am frustrated out of this
- Anonymous
- ABe
Hi, Anyone can explain, after update kitkat, miracast is connecting my smart TV. I swit on playto function. But peer is not finding. Is there any further setup required.
- AnonD-279813
- 2xx
AnonD-314939, 06 Oct 2014Dear Tomazz here is My email to asus taiwan,pls be very advise what to do.
Before kitkat upda... moreThat service centre is full of last 4 letters of your nick name, combined with something brown and smelly…
There is no way KitKat update can toast a formatter board.
- AnonD-316185
- utp
Naveen, 06 Oct 2014Hi, when their is no video calling option means , what is the use of providing the front camera.Naveen, Yes video call on network in not available. But You can use Front Camera for video calling in Skype, Viber or any other video calling app and for selfie purpose too.
- AnonD-316185
- utp
Abhishek, 06 Oct 2014how to asus has stated zenfone 5 battery 18 hours talktime.
as it even does not last for 6 ho... moreAbhishek, I usually got battery life of more then 24 hrs with calling, texting, browsing. On my rooted phone, I freezed all the google and asus bloatware. Google backup transport is of the main sucker in android.
I don't play games. so i can't tell you about battery life with gaming. I'm quiet satisfied with battery life with general usage.
- AnonD-314939
- uu0
Dear Tomazz here is My email to asus taiwan,pls be very advise what to do.
Before kitkat update your asus zenfone 5 used to work very fine on jellybean but after update all these problems like black screen on faulty incall ui,phone battery getting hot and sd card not reading app data problems started.
When i contacted asus india support helpline they asked me to go to service centre in my city Jabalpur India and after telling these problems get your software degraded to jelly bean once again.
i gave my phone to compuage infocomm ltd jabalpur authorised service centre of asus zenfone. After an hour they told me that your motherboard has become faulty due to kitkat update and they will have to replace it.OS software is not loading from their software and mobile serial no.E6AZCY800863 was not showing as flash image on their software.
They have given me RMA no.INY54A0003
I am disgustedly surprised to know that in just two months my asus phone has gone faulty because of faulty kitkat update provided by your company over FOTA. Service centre in Jabalpur is not even having a single motherboard for replacement and it will take a week to come.
I was a great fan of asus but after this terrible incident i will never use asus products.What was my fault? I just updated successfully all updates u have sent on my mobile.
many people in india are facing the same problem,asus must replace my faulty phone instead of repairing.i am still surprised how a faulty update from your side can corrupt motherboard.
Kindly if you have any resources in india please ask them to replace my phone with a new one.Regards
Amit Jain
- Ashish B
- yWm
Hello Guys,
is this phone still have a problem of WhatsApp stuff been downoading only from WiFi connection?
Is the GPS working fine?
The two observations were made by the reviwer about 6months back, still wondersing if the problem persists?
Thank You
- Krish
- UNU
can anyone please tell me how is the battery backup of Asus zenfone 5 ? i mean if i turn on my net all time then how long battery will stay ?
- Sikander
- utp
reza, 06 Oct 2014Anyone know that if i downgrade my zenfone to android 4,3 what problems is possible happening?There will be no problem in downgrading. I downgraded my phone earlier today. Working flawlessly. Just remember you have to fastboot recovery img first before sideload 4.3
- Naveen
- bC7
Hi, when their is no video calling option means , what is the use of providing the front camera.
- Abhishek
- XuT
how to asus has stated zenfone 5 battery 18 hours talktime.
as it even does not last for 6 hours also.
- reza
- awF
Anyone know that if i downgrade my zenfone to android 4,3 what problems is possible happening?
- AnonD-316131
- vIk
ASUS Zenfone 5 – Heavily loaded with features at featherweight price
Display:Zenfone 5 seems like a dream come true for price sensitive customers with a 5inch HD display supporting IPS technology to render crisp images.
Features:The phone is available in multiple variants for the customers who want more out of their phone. With a variant of dual SIM, 8GB inbuilt storage and 2GB RAM version, it can match up to the requirements of customers with different preferences. An Android phone with state of the art features like PenTouch and GloveTouch technology makes the competition run for their money. It has some unique features at a highly lucrative price.
Processor: It is equipped with a dual core Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz processor.
Battery: The 2110 mAh battery with an 18hrs talk time allows optimum usage.
Camera:The cameras prove to be another USP of the phone running on Pixel Master Technology. With 8 megapixel main camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, it clicks brighter and sharper images.
Verdict:Even with a low price tag of Rs9,999/-, the phone has made zero comprises in performance or features. It’s a great catch at its price.
- Jack
- YUM
Using Zenfone 5 for more than a month.. was quite good before the kitkat update except that i wasn't able to make con.call. But after kitkat update the phone's battery dries more quicker. The lock-screen wakes often without reason.
- adjsl
- U27
Gravel, 05 Oct 2014after kitkat the performance is not smooth enough.
all transition effects r very..
anyone or... moreIt will be better , if you will do factory reset and reinstall/Update all apps. as soon as you restart your phone, google play will suggest you update all apps. It worked for me , as after Kit kat update i was unable to open setting menu and massage was showing unfortunately setting menu will close. after it i did as mentioned above and now issue is resolved. Hoping it will work for you.
PS Please take proper backup of all necessary data before doing factory reset.
- ashok
- uvJ
I bought my asus zenfone 5 the phone is getting very heat when i use internet the getting very heat display is also getting very hot whats the reason
- adjsl
- U27
Himanshu, 05 Oct 2014In my asus zenfone 5, some images are not seen clearly. In some photos 1) The images are shi... moreIn cemera , go to setting & do the factory reset. and try again.
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