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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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  • kittu
  • vws
  • 24 Sep 2014

I want to buy mobile. Please help me.which one is better..
1) ASUS Zenfone 5
2) Micromax Nitro
3) Moto G 2nd generation

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    • AnonD-279813
    • sGx
    • 24 Sep 2014

    suresh, 24 Sep 2014Sir any one help me is the asus zenfone5 has a 3g Videocalling facility: Im not able to get... moreSorry, Zenfone does not support 3G video calling.

    You can only have video calling over Skype, Line, etc. software, which use either cellular data connection or wifi connection. Apart from cost of data (if you are not on unlimited plan), the calls in those bits of software are free, and most have PC/Mac version for computer as well, apart from being multi-platform (iOS/Android/Windows Phone/Blackberry), so getting your contacts to use same program should not be a very big problem.

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      • AnonD-279813
      • sGx
      • 24 Sep 2014

      khushbu, 24 Sep 2014hey can u tell me how is the cammera of asus zenfone five, nd how the works led flash when we ... moreOn original firmware flash was very weak and that was fixed in 1.15 I believe, so if you load all OTA firmware updates one after another, or load full 1.18 update the flash is OK, about the same as others.

      Camera samples are in mega-networks.asia/ZenCam

      LL is Low Light mode, PN is Panorama, HDR is … well, HDR, DF is fake depth of field, MN is miniature effect.

      To see pics, click on their names, and back button in browser to return to the list. I recommend you download the pics and open them in a software that you would normally use.

      One of the photos in there (of 2 minidisc players) is taken with the front camera, the rest are with rear camera.

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        • AnonD-279813
        • sGx
        • 24 Sep 2014

        AnonD-311576, 24 Sep 2014My phone has a display problem When I take photos the depth of yellowishness is very high My... moreSounds like 2 separate problems.

        For connection to computer - try another USB slot or different USB cable. Even if cable works for charging it might not work for data - there are 4 cables inside, and 2 are used for power and other 2 for data. So worth to try any other USB cable, especially well-built ones like those of portable hard disks.

        Then of course another USB slot is because the driver needs to be installed for each of the USB sockets. I've posted link to USB driver for Windows 7, which you may wish to try to install to replace stock Windows driver.

        Then make sure that your phone is in MTP mode - in Storage, tap on USB logo top right and choose MTP, and NOT Camera.

        Last but not least, reboot both phone and Windows computer before trying again.


        As for the screen - it is of course possible that the phone is having a yellow tinted display, but it is also possible that it is just wrongly calibrated.

        Asus includes a "Splendid" app, where you can set colour tone and intensity.

        Try that to see if you can get acceptable results.

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          • AnonD-279813
          • sGx
          • 24 Sep 2014

          aulia, 24 Sep 2014dear tomazz, here is my zenfone description asus_toof (a500cg), ww-3g,d,16gb emmc, intel c... moreWell, CHN-Android is an issue, as that's the Chinese phone and likely has no PlayStore, or any other language than Chinese and English.

          A few posts back there's a video link to youtube on how to root the phone and revert it to 1.14 (if you need to), then swap the files inside the packages, to replace Chinese with International version of Android.

          But as I see above it seems you've already fixed that :)

          That's great to hear, and should you have any other issues, please don't hesitate to ask. There are many people in here willing to help each other as well, generally a much nicer community than some others...

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            • saival
            • 7j$
            • 24 Sep 2014

            AnonD-279813, 24 Sep 2014Like most phones that came out in the last few years, the Asus ZenFone (none of them) has 3G V... moredoes Asus have video calling in it?

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              • Naidu
              • IV}
              • 24 Sep 2014

              My facebook app doesnt seem to be working well and its not the latest version of it. Is there a way to overcome this problem ? I dont seem to be able to play vidoes from fb app it transfers me to the web browser

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                • Anonymous
                • PI2
                • 24 Sep 2014

                khushbu, 24 Sep 2014i m very confuse to purcahse asus zenfone five becoze if i belive every think is perfact bt th... moreyes purchase it

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                  • yogi007
                  • Hkq
                  • 24 Sep 2014

                  When it will come IN STOCK? Please tell me if anybody knows.....

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                    • AnonD-311576
                    • rAf
                    • 24 Sep 2014

                    My phone has a display problem
                    When I take photos the depth of yellowishness is very high
                    My whole display has a different color .colour densities are very bad.
                    I could not connect my phone to PC using USB.I used to do that but now my PC doesn't recognize it
                    Anyone please help me soon

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                      • arshad
                      • 2Zb
                      • 24 Sep 2014

                      Hey Tomaaz,

                      I have bought Zenfone 5 (8gb) two days ago with Filpkart.

                      The Phone is working super fine. But my only concern is Battery life. I have used 3G for 3 hours and the battery drained from 100% to 28%. I am not playing any games or music. Only I am 3G surfing and my battery is draining like anything. I have to give charge three times in a day. I have heard from some of the review that battery is can last for minimum 1 day with heavy uses. But why I am facing this problem is there any problem with particular phone, should I contact flipkart to replace this phone. Please help me as I really liked this phone and want to use it.

                      Please reply fast as I need return it with 20 days.
                      Thanks in advance

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                        • AnonD-279813
                        • tSw
                        • 24 Sep 2014

                        suresh, 24 Sep 2014Sir any one help me is the asus zenfone5 has a 3g Videocalling facility: Im not able to get... moreLike most phones that came out in the last few years, the Asus ZenFone (none of them) has 3G Video Call function.

                        You can only make video calls with Skype, Line, etc. over the data connection or over wifi connection.

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                          • suresh
                          • P%{
                          • 24 Sep 2014

                          Sir any one help me is the asus zenfone5 has a 3g Videocalling facility:

                          Im not able to get the video calling

                          Help Me pl

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                            • khushbu
                            • 7jW
                            • 24 Sep 2014

                            AnonD-291211, 11 Sep 2014It should work. Check what apn you are using. Don't use apn for wap. use apn for internet. If ... morei m very confuse to purcahse asus zenfone five becoze if i belive every think is perfact bt the service center of asus is not available here where m staying
                            so plz sugguset me should i purchase???

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                              • aulia
                              • RJ7
                              • 24 Sep 2014

                              Dear Tomazz,

                              Thanks to you, i have solved my zenfon prob. now already update to 1.18 firmware. sorry cause always ask you regarding my prob. tq bro, may god bless u

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                                • Anonymous
                                • uw%
                                • 24 Sep 2014

                                What is the right version.?

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                                  • khushbu
                                  • 7jW
                                  • 24 Sep 2014

                                  AnonD-306948, 13 Sep 2014hiiii all i have been using this phone from past 1 month. overall it is a good phone no lags ... morehey can u tell me how is the cammera of asus zenfone five, nd how the works led flash when we taking pics in dark

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                                    • sreeedhar
                                    • H4s
                                    • 24 Sep 2014

                                    sir please tell me the correct version of latest update for my asus zenfone 5 a501cg (WW).as update is not of full responsive phone is taking time in charging, camera clarity and other issues like draining of battery very fast.

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                                      • AnonD-279813
                                      • tSw
                                      • 24 Sep 2014

                                      Just stumbled into this video, how to change SKU from CN/TW into WW.

                                      Basically downgrades through rooting to 1.14, then swaps the files with the WW firmware, and does a full data wipe and factory restore from WW firmware.

                                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHeOd2lOms

                                      Maybe it's of use to any of you that got the wrong version of the phone...

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                                        • AnonD-279813
                                        • tSw
                                        • 24 Sep 2014

                                        AnonD-289600, 24 Sep 2014and my friend hit and scratch it with a fork, it is still okay too.A bit lame test, but…

                                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjkwaLvnKjE

                                        Second one is a bit better:

                                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJiyBXpKrWU

                                        It is not as scratch-able as Sony XPeria.

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