PF500KL Padfone S New Version will be launch in February (3GB RAM/64GB)

Besides of Zenfone Series, Padfone S become high success too. A powerful & enhanced mobile experience–Meet the PadFone S, the unique ASUS innovation that combines the best of the smartphone and tablet.

PadFone S perfectly demonstrates ASUS’s unique and innovative design philosophy. It is an effortless convergent device that combines technology and style. With PadFone S, you can enjoy the options of different screen sizes that are optimized for different user scenarios.

The PadFone S is a premium LTE smartphone with a 5-inch Full HD display that becomes an 8.9-inch Full HD tablet when docked into its companion PadFone S Station. It removes the redundant data syncing and duplication of data plans, providing users with an incredibly light and uncompromised premium experience. App layouts are optimized to fit the two different displays, ensuring you get the best possible experience in each mode.

According to my internal source and ASUS Taiwan Official Website, They will be launch new type of Padfone S which have 3GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. But the main Processor will be same as the old one, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (Quad Core @ 2.3GHz)

Here is the Full Specifications of ASUS Padfone S:

ASUS Padfone S PF500KL
Platform	Android 4.4 (KitKat) equipped ZenUI
Color	Ceramic White / Obsidian Red
Product Size
PadFone deformation phone	143.93 x 72.46 x 9.98 ~ cm (width x length x height) PadFone tablet dock 250.4 x 172.25 x 11.63 ~ cm (width x length x height)
Weight	150 g (with battery) PadFone tablet base 514 g
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (Quad Core @ 2.3GHz)
Memory	2 GB / 3 GB RAM
Data storage applications	16GB / 64GB built-in storage space **
	5GB lifelong ASUS Webstorage
Memory Slot	Micro-SD card (up to 64 GB)
Link Technology	WLAN 802.11a / b / g / N / ac
	USB 2.0
	Bluetooth V4.0
	NFC
single SIM card slot	Micro SIM
Internet technical standards	LTE / WCDMA
	DC-HSPA + download speed: 42 Mbps / upload speed: 5.76 Mbps
	LTE: the maximum download speed 150 Mbps / upload speed: 50 Mbps 3G: WCDMA: 900/1900/2100 2G: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
	4G: FDD-LTE: 700/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 * 2
Other features
Support GPS	A-GPS
Battery	2300 mAh lithium battery PadFone tablet dock 4990 mAh lithium battery
Standby time	417/528 hours (2G / 3G)
	Talk time
	30/22 hours (2G / 3G)
Camera	front camera 2 million pixel
	camera on the back of 13 million pixels
	PixelMaster
	PadFone tablet dock front lens 1 million pixels
Video features
Video playback:	up to 1080p MPEG4
	MPEG4
	H.264
	AVC H.264
	H.263
	H.264 1080pHD
	3GP
	Ogg
	Audio Recording:
	H264 AVC
	MPEG-4 SP
	MPEG-4 ASP
	VP8
	VP9
	MPEG4 up to 1080p @ 30fps
	MPEG4 up to 1080p @ 30fps
	H.263
	H.264
	H.263 VGA @ 24fps
	H.263 VGA @ 30fps
	H.263 QVGA @ 15fps
	@ 720p H.264 Video Encode Decode @ 1080p
	H.264HD 1080p
	H.264 1080p @ 30fps Video Encode and Decode
	3GP
Gravity sensor / electronic compass / proximity sensor / ambient light sensor

ASUS TAIWAN

Asus Zenfone 2 Hands-on Review

Today Asus Zenfone Blog will Leaks some Photos and Add Fast Review About Zenfone 2. At CES 2015 ASUS unveiled ZenFone 2, the flagship smartphone in the new-generation ZenFone family. With a gorgeous all-new ergonomic design, a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 13MP/5MP PixelMaster cameras, a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor with 2GB/4GB RAM and 4G/LTE connectivity, ZenFone 2 delivers powerful all-round performance.

From Left to Right: Zenfone 5 LTE, Zenfone 2, Zenfone 6, Zenfone 2

Zenfone 2 Upper Bezel is reduce, compared with zenfone 5LTE

Brand New ZenUI

Zenfone icon, Brushed Metal

Zenfone 2: Volume Button on The Back

Port Charger, Zenfone 2 Support Fast Charging

Zenfone 2 Power Button On Top

Side View

 Overall:

1. Better Performance + Power Consumption
2. Better Speaker and Loud, Compared to Zenfone First Generation
3. Bright LED Notifications
4. Better Grip
5. Better Display Quality
6. NFC
7. Support Fast Charging

Asus Zenfone 2 Spotted on Indonesian POSTEL

At CES 2015 ASUS unveiled ZenFone 2, the flagship smartphone in the new-generation ZenFone family. With a gorgeous all-new ergonomic design, a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 13MP/5MP PixelMaster cameras, a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor with 2GB/4GB RAM and 4G/LTE connectivity, ZenFone 2 delivers powerful all-round performance.

ASUS Zenfone 2 Spotted on Postel with Status "Testing"

Zenfone 2 (ASUS - ASUS_Z00AD) has appeared on the Indonesian Postel Telecoms regulatory site. The Postel site has a strong track record of revealing new model numbers before the phones are announced. POSTEL is the authority in Indonesia that equivalent to the FCC in the United States. All the new devices that set to launch in Indonesia need to approve/certify by POSTEL. Zenfone 2 could be sell in Indonesia after the certificate from POSTEL is publish. And make Indonesia the first country to Sell Zenfone 2 ? Let's wait and see.

ASUS_Z00AD is Zenfone 2 With 1.8 GHZ Z3560 and 2 GB RAM, and ASUS_Z008D Could be Zenfone with Z3580 2.3 GHz and 4 GB RAM?

ASUS Zenfone 5 vs Zenfone 2

Source: Postel

Asus Zenfone 4 5 6 RAW Firmware for ASUS Flashtool

Asus Flashtool Interface

Today, Asus Zenfone Blog will share RAW firmware (all WW) for Zenfone Series. With this RAW Firmware you can Flash your Zenfone 4/Zenfone 5/Zenfone 6 With AFT (Asus Flash Tool).

If  You Reupload these links please let me know by comment box so i can add some mirror links if these links goes down/deleted. 

How to Use Asus Flash tool can you Read in This Post

Asus Zenfone 4 .RAW

Another Link:

Mirror  1 (mediafire, thx to Tim en )

Asus Zenfone 5 .RAW

Another Link:

Mirror  1 (mediafire, thx to Tim en )

 

 

Asus Zenfone 6 .RAW

Another Link:

Mirror  1 (mediafire, thx to Tim en )

Asus Zenfone 5: Most Popular Android Smartphones of 2014 in Four Countries

Top Popular Smartphones in The World 2014

Last Week AnTuTu released the end-of-2014 awards. The Xiaomi Mi 4 captured almost 17% of the market with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and this year's flagship from the South Korean giant, the Samsung Galaxy S5, trailing closely behind. The top three are then followed by Xiaomi Mi 3, ASUS ZenFone 5, MEIZU MX 4, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, One Plus, Google Nexus 5, and Samsung Galaxy 4. Four models were from Samsung, two from MEIZU, one from ASUS, and one from LG (Nexus 5).

ASUS ZenFone 5 being No. 1 on four countries :

Zenfone 5 being No. 1 In Taiwan, no surprise because ASUS Headquarter is in Taiwan :p

Zenfone 5 being No. 1 in Indonesia with 40% percentage, Wow almost a half percent. leaving Redmi 1S and Redmi Note at second and third place.

Zenfone 5 being No. 1 in Malaysia

Zenfone 5 being No. 1 in Vietnam

 Other Countries :

• Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (HongKong) 
• Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (United States) 
• Google Nexus 5 (Russia) 
• Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (South Korea) 
• Samsung Galaxy S5 (Germany) 
• Xiaomi Redmi 1S (India) 

Source: AnTuTu

Asus Zenfone 4 IMEI Recovery (Null IMEI)

Null Imei Problem on Zenfone | www.asus-zenfone.com

Null Imei Problem on Zenfone | www.asus-zenfone.com

Today I will post how to restore IMEI on Asus Zenfone 4. When your zenfone got null IMEI you can't call/text/data because your zenfone will not recognize simcard.

IMEI RECOVERY METHOD 1

1. First root your device
2. download and install terminal emulator
3. download this and copy it to internal sd card
4. open terminal emulator and type su
5. grant superuser access
6. type dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p3.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
7. and enter
8. after success restart ur phone and pray.

Asus Zenfone 4 A400CG Philz Touch Recovery CWM

Philz Touch Recovery for Zenfone 4

ClockworkMod - also known under the name of Clockwork and CWM - 1 mini operating system for phones and tablets running Android . It allows you to intervene in the deep system to restore, install or modify the components that can not be done within the Android operating system is used. Even after allowing ASUS Bootloader Unlock Zenfone 4, so far they have Built and tested successfully on CWM Philz Zenfone CWM 4. 

1. First, Bootloader Unlock your zenfone, click here
2. Unpack, install and launch the app - Read over or pulled down to the bottom and volume terms Agree, do one again and click on the lock to start unlocking.
3. Download philz touch recovery here
4. Install And select Install Philz Touch Recovery and reboot, at first ASUS screen ( no circular motion) you hold Volume Volume + or - are able to recover 

DWYOR
Source: xda

How to Root ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite A502CG

Today asus zenfone blog will teach how to root asus zenfone 5 Lite (A502CG)
DWYOR | Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (A502CG) Only

Files Needed:

1. ADB Driver (Download)
2. Intel USB Driver (Download)
3. PC Link <optional> (Download)
4. Root Tools (Download)

Instructions:

1. Download All Files Above.
2. Install ADB, Intel USB and PC Link
3. Enable USB Debugging on Zenfone (Tutorial Here)
4. Connect Your Zenfone With PC/Laptop 
5. Extract Root Tools (pass:www.asus-zenfone.com)
6. Run as Administrator Zenfone-launcher.bat then choose 4 then 2, on your phone wait for a promt check the box then confirm.
   After that your phone will reboot, there should be an app called SU on your drawer and update it aswell
7. Done

[Custom Kernel] ZenfoneIndia2X-4X KERNEL ver 6

Credit to Vipin Arumugham / http://www.toonsters.com/zenfone-custom-kernel

**** ZenfoneIndia2X-4X KERNEL ver 6****  
Custom kernel for battery boost  
Created by Vipin Arumugham

Compatibility

- Zenfone 501CG/T00J and 500CG/T00F with WW Firmware
- 2.20.40.30 and 2.21.40.30 WW Kitkat Version
- AOSP ROM by Shakalaca
- Custom Rom Zenfone 5 PinasLang BazzROM

Features of the "ZenfoneIndia2X-4X Kernel V.6

1. 2 CPU cores are switched off when screen is off instead of 3 cores but CPU boostpulse has been reduced for better deep sleep.
2. By Default 2 CPU Cores are disabled with minor loss in performance.
3. Use this mode for Browsing ,Whatsapp, facebook, music,messenger apps etc apps which don't need heavy processing.
4. Games are still running smoothly.
5. Camera works. (HDR MODE needs 4 cores)
6. IMPROVED BATTERY.
7. IMPROVED SMOOTHNESS IN TRANSITIONS.
8. IMPROVED FREQUENCY SCALING.
9. IMPROVED DEEP SLEEP BATTERY SAVING.
10. You can manually activate 4 CPU cores for higher performance.

*NEW CHANGES*- "HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN 2 CORES AND 4 CORES"

To enable and disable 4 cores :

Turn off screen and wake up after 3 seconds (DO IT TWICE)

[ eg: Turn off screen and wake up after 3 seconds...

..Turn off screen again and wake up again after 3 seconds ]

- 4 cores get enabled after you do the above. If you repeat the same process it
comes back to 2 cores.

In 4 cores mode: When screen is on 4 cores are active, Screen off sleeps to
2 cores in low CPU boostpulse mode. But it always wakes to 4
core mode.

In 2 cores mode: When screen is on 2 cores are active, Screen off sleeps to
2 cores in low CPU boostpulse mode and wakes to 2 cores only.

**The above is to prevent any accidental activation or deactivation of cores.**

- Do it before starting heavier apps or games if needed.
- Don't do it while heavy apps/games are already running.
- If you switch off screen again it sleeps to 2 cores but will always wake up to 4 cores until you disable 4 core mode.

4. Stability issues and hanging issues of version 5 fixed. SD CARD issue fixed.

The boot up process and bootanimation is slow. Switch off screen once after the boot up process to remove any lag.

KEEP GOVERNOR as INTERACTIVE if you have rooted your device. Uninstall CPU controlling apps and reboot. Xposed modules and gravity box may interfere with the smooth function.

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Results
- Improved battery backup
- Better Deep sleep battery saving.
- Better CPU core switching.
- Slight loss in performance.

**SD CARD ISSUE FIXED**


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*known issue - Boots up slowly and lags after boot. After boot up please turn off screen and turn on back and it should will be fine.
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NO ROOT NEEDED
Download zip file to PC from link below and flash KERNEL to Zenfone5 . Zip file has help file with instructions.

You can revert to stock Asus Kernel. Its present in the Zip files and process mentioned in Readthishelpfilefirst.txt. Flashing stock kernel as mentioned in the files will lock bootloader

DOWNLOAD

Download link : 2.21.40.30 WW version
https://mega.co.nz/#!PRYHCR7J!M7h1Cxsztaj4hI1_g-rHatMKxOcmXKVbeqXHcmpvwAE

Mirror Link: 2.21.40.30 WW version
http://www5.zippyshare.com/v/76860296/file.html

Download link : 2.20.40.13 WW version
https://mega.co.nz/#!SZoUWKwa!V_ti2osQcCHlld4KdBtZkV9W8J5_ENXjZatInbiT7yc

Mirror Link: 2.20.40.13 WW version
http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/93189240/file.html


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Do it at your own risk!

*DISCLAIMER*
All processes like rooting, flashing custom kernel etc can void warranty. Please do it at your own risk. The Kernel creator is not responsible for any damage to your device. Zip file also contains stock Asus KERNEL which can be flashed back in case you want to.

Credit to Vipin Arumugham / http://www.toonsters.com/zenfone-custom-kernel

[ROM] Zenfone 5 PinasLang BazzROM

Credit to knoneNull on XDA

ROM Feature

Fully Deodex

Superuser integrated(rooted)

Busybox System integrated

Built in XPOSED installer

Built in Greenify modules

Port Google Keyboard arm7 to x86

Remove Asus Log Sender (why we need to send a lot of logs battery eater logs they need to debug there release product in there team)

Remove Bloatware

Tweak included in system and framework res

Update all file latest application

Theme are welcome to Theme dev

Modify SystemUI and Framework Transparency

Fully System.img flashable via fastboot command

How to install

Download Pinaslang.rar

and Extract bazzrom.bat for windows auto install

Do not turm off you phone let my bat file do that for you

just double click for bazzrom.bat and wait for 2 to 3 min

note: this rom include busybox superuser xposed install and greenify this process willl wipe your data and cache so make a back up before doing, and enjoy

Download

via Mega: https://mega.co.nz/#!l4cngIjA!GWWFKlsAWb162n_eb_E3AbiA7jV5wk-efzcrPG-Ro_I

via GoogleDocs: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByWmVQi7JBHdaGc4NG1Db0Nlb1E/edit

Q&A

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/qa-zenfone-5-pinaslang-bazzrom-t2990630

Credit to knoneNull on XDA

Antutu Benchmark Asus Zenfone 5 vs Zenfone 2 (1.83GHz and 2.33GHz)

Today Zenfone blog will tease some antutu benchmark from Asus Zenfone 5 First Generation (ASUS_T00F) vs Zenfone 2 With 1.83GHz/2GB RAM (ASUS_Z00AD) and Zenfone 2 with 2.33GHz/2GB RAM (ASUS_Z00ADA).

Here There are the results :

ASUS Zenfone 5 vs Zenfone 2

As We can see, Zenfone 2 (ASUS_Z00ADA) is the highest with 43809.

Asus Padfone S Test Code (Hardware Test)

Today i want to teach you how to enable Test Mode on your Padfone S

1.Turn on Your Padfone S

2. Click on Calculator

3. Then Type .12345+=

Introducing ZenPower, Asus Power Bank

In addition to the introduction of ASUS ZenFone 2, ZenFone Zoom and Transformer Book Chi and other new phone lithography in CES 2015, but also secretly brought out as small accessories: ASUS ZenPower Power Bank. ASUS ZenPower model ABTU001, using Li-ion battery, the capacity 9,600mAh, weight 215g, can provide 5V / 2.4A output, and has six security mechanisms to ensure the safety of users. ASUS ZenPower action total power black, gold, red, blue, silver and five kinds of colors and styles, the fastest Taiwan listed in February, the price is uncertain.

Asus ZenPower | Credit to Sogi.com.tw

Asus ZenPower Specs | Credit to Sogi.com.tw

ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Antutu Benchmark

ASUS 5/1/2015 unveiled ZenFone 2, the flagship smartphone in the new-generation ZenFone family. With a gorgeous all-new ergonomic design, a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 13MP/5MP PixelMaster cameras, a 1.8GHz/2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor with 2GB/4GB RAM and 4G/LTE connectivity, ZenFone 2 delivers powerful all-round performance.

Today I will show Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML/1.8GHz/2GB RAM) Antutu Benchmark :

ASUS Zenfone 2 With 1.8 GHz 64 bit Quad Core Intel Atom Processor and 2 GB RAM Antutu Score is Around  40926. 

ASUS Zenfone 2 With 1.8 GHz 64 bit Quad Core Intel Atom Processor and 2 GB RAM Antutu Score is Around  40926. 

Zenfone ZOOM ZX550 Specifications, World's Thinnest Optical Zoom Smartphone

World's Thinnest 3X Optical Zoom Smartphone

ZenFone Zoom is engineered to embed 10-element lenses for 3X Optical Zoom while still keep the device as thin as 11.95mm. It's the world's thinnest 3X optical smartphone offering up to 12X zoom-in effect.

ASUS Zenfone Zoom | www. asus-zenfone.com

12X ZOOM	LASER AUTO FOCUS
TO SEE DETAILS	FOR QUICK CAPTURE

Zenfone ZOOM white at CES 2015

See the Details Zenfone ZOOM

Zenfone ZOOM at CES 2015

Zenfone ZOOM with 10-element Lens | www.asus-zenfone.com

Zenfone ZOOM with Laser Focus | www.asus-zenfone.com

ASUS Zenfone ZOOM ZX550 Specifications
Operating System	Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.0 Lollipop
Storage	Up to 128GB ROM*, ASUS WebStorage 5GB (lifetime)
Display	5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 403ppi
	IPS display/400nits brightness/ Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
PixelMaster Cameras	Front: 5MP, f/2.0-aperture, wide-angle (88-degree) lens with Pano Selfie
	Rear: 13MP, f/2.7- to 4.8-aperture, 10-element lenses with 3X optical zoom, optical image stabilization (OIS), laser auto-focus and dual-color Real Tone flash
	PixelMaster features: Low Light mode / Backlight (HDR) mode / Enhanced Beautification mode / Manual mode / Zero shutter lag
Network	LTE speed: Category 4 maximum: 150Mbit/s / DL: 50Mbit/s
	4G band: FDD LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/28/29
	TDD LTE: 38/39/40/41(Network support varies by country)
Battery	3000mAh lithium-polymer
Sensor	Accelerometer, proximity, ambient-light, gyroscopic, digital compass and Hall-effect sensors
Navigation	GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS
Wireless	802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0
Ports	3.5mm audio jack , micro USB (support OTG), dual micro SIM
Color	Meteorite black /Glacier white
Dimensions	158.9 x 78.84 x 11.95 mm
Weight	185g