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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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  • 5.0"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Intel Atom Z2580
  • 2110mAh
    Li-Po
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  • nanthujanu
  • uuZ
  • 04 Oct 2014

i am unable to update v1.18.40.10 ww.today i download that version frm asus web site .my question is wr i paste that zip file.littele confused ,pls help ,i rooted it.i already download 4.4.2 but no use.pls pls help

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    • AnonD-279813
    • sGx
    • 04 Oct 2014

    AnonD-313233, 04 Oct 2014Where I can check the uodate is release or not? And how download and put in my zenfone?It is released already.

    http://www.asus.com/my/Phones/ZenFone_5_A500CG/HelpDesk_Download/

    Click on the Choose OS, then select Android.

    Then expand Firmwares, and you will see the 2 at the top - those are the 1.18.40.10 update - which MUST be applied first over 1.18.40.9.

    And the first one at the top is the KitKat, 724 MB file, which you update to after you've installed previously mentioned update.

    Please check my previous posts of today and yesterday on how to install it...

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      • Anonymous
      • U{V
      • 04 Oct 2014

      Hi.....plz some one help me I am not able to update ww v1.18.40.9 to v1.18.40.10.....plz help me out of this problem plz...

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        • AnonD-313233
        • tue
        • 04 Oct 2014

        AnonD-279813, 04 Oct 2014It is already uploaded but it will depend on who is managing the Asus site. If it is China, th... moreWhere I can check the uodate is release or not? And how download and put in my zenfone?

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          • AnonD-279813
          • sGx
          • 04 Oct 2014

          AnonD-315462, 04 Oct 2014Can u move ur whatsapp or games like fifa to the external memory & ur using this phone so ... moreWhatsApp can NOT be moved. It's not in moveable list, so I would guess it's the issue with the app.

          FIFA no idea as I don't have it nor do I play any games on it. I do have some downloaded and they are in the moveable list, so I believe that they can be moved.

          Camera looks the same to me as what it was in JB. No improvements on the eye, as snappy as before.

          The firmware is around the same size as the JellyBean, and partitioning is left identical - from output.

          So the space should stay the same 4.99 GB on 8 GB phone.

          Note that I have some apps installed so I can not be any more precise on that.

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            • AnonD-279813
            • sGx
            • 04 Oct 2014

            Abhishek, 04 Oct 2014I think you will not get display but whole touchscreen and display will be changed. and it wi... moreCorrect, the display, digitiser and the front glass are thermally "glued" together, so they need to be replaced as a whole package, you cannot only replace one.

            Same as many other phones. This is done to bring better viewing angles and stronger colours/contrast, lower weight and thickness of the phone.

            And make more money on clumsy users...

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              • AnonD-279813
              • sGx
              • 04 Oct 2014

              AnonD-313233, 04 Oct 2014When update kitkat 800mb will release?It is already uploaded but it will depend on who is managing the Asus site. If it is China, then it's unlikely before the end of National Day holidays.

              If it is Taiwan, then it is possible it would be up very soon.

              I now see a few sites with leaked full KitKat image for ZF5, although I cannot tell where they got it from or how safe it would be to use it.

              If it is an untouched ZIP, it would be fine. But then, if site looks fishy, maybe hold your horses.

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                • AnonD-279813
                • sGx
                • 04 Oct 2014

                AnonD-298283, 04 Oct 2014is this process same for zenfone 4 or different and what do you mean by root folder can you gi... moreRoot folder is the main folder. Like if you use a PC, the root folder of drive C: would be C:\

                Then you have say folder C:\Windows. The Windows is not a root folder, but a subfolder of a root folder.

                As for the procedure - it is identical in the way that you place the file in internal storage to get it installed, but from the versions, it is different.

                ZenFone 4 had no issues in upgrade to KitKat hence there's no compatibility patch required before KitKat upgrade.

                I just updated it for my security guard (bought the ZF4 for him a while ago) and procedure was very smooth. That said, I no longer have a ZF4 and can't comment any more on it.

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                  • AnonD-315462
                  • X0E
                  • 04 Oct 2014

                  AnonD-279813, 04 Oct 2014Yes. Obviously it depends on the app whether it allows it. Majority do.Can u move ur whatsapp or games like fifa to the external memory & ur using this phone so u are happy &wat is exectly memory u will get of 8 gb
                  Wat is camera quality

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                    • AnonD-279813
                    • sGx
                    • 04 Oct 2014

                    AnonD-292829, 04 Oct 2014Any early feedback on Kitkat update interms of performace,Battery life,features etc?Performance is better, battery life better in test, but for "real life" experience I do not yet have the answer.

                    I do not have any issues with it, like what others reported.

                    Do note that regarding the keyboard issue - I use Swype on all my phones.

                    APN has no issue on any of my phones, and now all 3 are upgraded to KitKat in various ways.

                    So from my side there are no complaints over it.

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                      • AnonD-279813
                      • sGx
                      • 04 Oct 2014

                      AnonD-315456, 04 Oct 2014Battery is draining very quickly.I am using this from last week.Even though I have not playing... moreAre you still running stock firmware?

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                        • AnonD-279813
                        • sGx
                        • 04 Oct 2014

                        AnonD-315462, 04 Oct 2014Hii.. Apps can b moved to sd card..?? Yes. Obviously it depends on the app whether it allows it. Majority do.

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                          • AnonD-315462
                          • X0E
                          • 04 Oct 2014

                          Hii..
                          Apps can b moved to sd card..??

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                            • Dj
                            • 7j@
                            • 04 Oct 2014

                            AnonD-279813, 04 Oct 2014Update to full KitKat 800 MB file.Is ths phone worthy if i need to deal it for next 3 years. . Are updates issues certain!

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                              • AnonD-315456
                              • vLQ
                              • 04 Oct 2014

                              Battery is draining very quickly.I am using this from last week.Even though I have not playing games not connected internet 2G or 3G.For capturing cellular. Signal it takes lot of power.I am charging phone twice in a day fully.

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                                • amit jain
                                • t}J
                                • 04 Oct 2014

                                Hell lot of problems after kitkat update.
                                1.Dialler Screen turns black after call hanging,this complain lodged with asus.
                                2.Today my phone battery temp went to 115 degrees F dont know why.
                                3.Games are lagging.
                                4.Battery emptying very fast.
                                Seems asus has messed up kitkat.
                                Tomazz i have done each and every update now what else can i do.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • X0{
                                  • 04 Oct 2014

                                  how to make video call in asus zenfone5..? with out any software is there any possibility to make video call in asus zenfone 5..? pls reply me...

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                                    • AnonD-292829
                                    • uvZ
                                    • 04 Oct 2014

                                    Any early feedback on Kitkat update interms of performace,Battery life,features etc?

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                                      • AnonD-298283
                                      • vLQ
                                      • 04 Oct 2014

                                      [deleted post]is this process same for zenfone 4 or different and what do you mean by root folder can you give me a detailed review on this process sir

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                                        • Abhishek
                                        • XuT
                                        • 04 Oct 2014

                                        AnonD-313233, 04 Oct 2014When update kitkat 800mb will release?is 442mb kitkat update is not full version.
                                        as many are saying to update 800mb kitkat update.

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