Download Root Zenfone 1.4.2r

Credit to Shakahuang

RootZenFone APK / RootZenUI APK support android 4.4

Supported Models:

* ZenFone 4.5 (T00Q)
* ZenFone 5 (T00F / T00J)
* ZenFone 6 (T00G / Z002)
* PadFone S (T00N)

* Support Currently, most equipped ZenUI phone / tablet
* SuperSU updated to version 2.02
* Remove the ZenFone issue a little more run Superuser, the final version of a supported version is 1.3.2r

1.4.1r

1.4.2r

To be confirmed models:
* Fonepad Note 6 (K00G aka ME560CG) v11.2.1.22 (?)
* ZenFone 5 LTE (T00P)
* PadFone Mini (T00E)
* MeMO Pad 7 (K013 / K017) should be ME176C ME176CX ME170C
* MeMO Pad 8 (K011) should be ME181C
* Transformer Pad TF303CL (K014)
* Transformer Pad TF103C (K010) TF103CG (K018)
* Fonepad 7 FE375CG (K019)
* Fonepad 7 FE170CG (K012)

Finally reiterated Note:
* ROOT risk, may damage the phone void warranty When you download the program and use it on behalf of already agreed to also know the risks, cell phones are totally unrelated to the fundamental human accident.
* After ROOT best to perform a factory reset

Update: 1.4.1r need to do some clarification, please do not use! 

Zenfone 4 Root and Original Recovery files

Root Zenfone 4

Resources:

• supersu_zenfone4.zip (Download)
• intel driver (Download)
• ADB and Fastboot (Download)

Instructions:

1. Install  intel driver, Extract ADB and put supersu_zenfone4.zip to ADB and Fastboot Folder
2. Turn off Zenfone 4 go to Fastboot Mode (Power + Volume up)
3. Connect Zenfone 4 with PC/Laptop
4. Open Command prompt on ADB folder (Shift+Right click > open command here)
5. Type: fastboot flash update supersu_zenfone4.zip and wait until complete
   

Original Recovery Zenfone 4

• You must root your Zenfone 4
• Download Recovery img (Download)

First find the version you want to flash recovery.img through fastboot

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Thanks to Shakalaca

Asustek expects to ship nearly 8 million ZenFones in 2014

Asustek Computer has seen booming sales of ZenFone and expects to ship 2.8-2.9 million units in the third quarter of 2014 and nearly eight million units in the whole year, according to company CEO Jerry Shen.

Asustek has launched the ZenFone in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Russia and Turkey, Shen said. The ZenFone will launch in Brazil in the fourth quarter and a customized TD-LTE-enabled version will appear in the China market through cooperation with China Mobile in November, Shen indicated.

Asustek plans to unveil second-generation ZenFones at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show scheduled for January and launch LTE-enabled models in the US in 2015. Asustek aims to ship 16 million ZenFone in 2015, with LTE-enabled units to account for over 40%.

Digitimes

Install Gapps on CN/CUCC Firmware

DWYOR
Resources:

• Root Explorer (Download)
• Gapps-20130813-signed.zip jb (Download)

Instructions:

1. Root Your Zenfone (Root)
2. Install Root Explorer
3. Unzip Gapps-20130813-signed.zip and Copy System Folder to Internal Memory
4. With root explorer paste SYSTEM folder over original SYSTEM folder.
5. Reboot

Thanks to TecniJus Tested on Zenfone 5 T00J CN

Zenfone Original Recovery Image (Zenfone 5/6)

Download From ASUSWEBSTORAGE

Zenfone 5

Zenfone 6

processes approximately as follows (in ZenFone 5 1.17.40.16 WW example):

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash recovery 1.17.40.16_ww_recovery.img

Then the phone selected recovery, a good start after performing apply update from ADB

adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.17.40.16-user.zip

Upon completion, as the situation can wipe data, will be 1.17.40.16 WW version after reboot Hello. 

thanks to shakalaca

Asus Celebrates the launch of the Zenfone in Lower Gulf

Leon Yu, ASUS Regional Director announced the availability of the ZenFone Series for Lower Gulf at a press event in Dubai. During the event, Mr. Leon introduced the complete ZenFone lineup and the exclusive ASUS ZenUI mobile interface, together with many of its unique features.

Among the premier ASUS ZenUI features is PixelMaster, a camera technology that is an essential part of the ZenFone experience. The exclusive PixelMaster camera technology makes it effortless to capture memorable photos and videos in any lighting condition. The ZenFone Series also features high-performance and power-efficient Intel® Atom™ processors to deliver outstanding mobile experiences.

For the first time, Middle Eastern customers can experience the empowering luxury of the long-anticipated ZenFone, available in a range of sizes and colors. All ZenFone models come with ASUS ZenUI, the all-new mobile user interface with over 1000 enhancements that make ASUS mobile devices even more fun and seamless to use.

The strength of ASUS lies in the innovation of all our products. We are looking forward to unveil the phenomenally crafted and affordable luxurious phone in the Middle East and surpass all expectations of our consumers who are always in search of incredible. We look forward to the region joining us in celebrating our brand spirit, and weaving technology into the fabric of our everyday lives, said Regional Director, Leon Yu.

Availability & Pricing :

ZenFone4 is priced at AED399; ZenFone5 is AED899; ZenFone6 is AED1099. 

Photos from ASUS Middle East :

 

Official Unlock Bootloader Tool Zenfone 5 & Zenfone 6

DWYOR, not tested by me
Link from asus


Zenfone 5 :
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/UnLock_A500CG_a500cg_platform_rel.zip


Zenfone 6 :
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A600CG/UnLock_A600CG_a600cg_platform_rel.zip

Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader
Notice:
1. Update your software image to V1.17.40.1X or latest version
2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions;the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.

You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise. 

Zenfone 5 LTE A500KL Camera Test

Asus Zenfone 5 4G LTE Camera Test (A500KL) 

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ASUS ZenWatch Official Trailer

Asus Zenwatch Official Trailer, Will be Launch at IFA Berlin on 3rd Sept 

press.asus.com/events

Install International WW ROM from CUCC China Unicom Zenfone 5

Method 1

1. Root your Zenfone 5 /Zenfone 6
2. Download WW V1.14.40.50 Firmware (Zenfone 5 Download) (Zenfone 6 Download)
3. ADB (Download) 
4. Extract WW Firmware to ADB folder
5. Go into recovery Volume up + Power to get into recovery modes, then volume down + volume up, hold volume up for 3 seconds. and then you will see ADB sideload. Press on that and get ready to go. 
6. ON ADB Folder Hold Shift+Right Click and "Open command window here"
7. Type "Adb sideload (drop the file into the terminal, don't write this!)" and then press enter, make sure there is a space between sideload and your file name.  
8. Let it install, it will install and then give you an error after saying "cannot load volume /misc!" ignore it, wipe cache and reset. 

 Method 2
Tools and Resources:

1. Intel USB Driver for Android ( Download Here )
2. ADB Fastboot Tool (Download Here)
3. Fastboot.img (Download Here)
4. Platform tools (Download Here)
5. Zenfone 5 Firmware Version V1.16.40.7(WW) (Download Here)
6. Zenfone 5 Firmware WW (Latest) 

Instructions:

1. Extract ADB tools and other resource to one folder
2. Reboot your zenfone to Fastboot mode (Power + Volume up)
3. Connect Your Zenfone to PC /Laptop
4. Open CMD then go to ADB and resource directory
5. Then type: fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img 
6. Reboot then Go to recovery and select update from adb
7. Open CMD then go to ADB and resource directory
8. Then Type: adb sideload UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.14.40.16-user.zip
9. (UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-1.14.40.16-user.zip is the name of firmware you downloaded earlier you can change it to update.zip or anything) 
10. Go to recovery again and select update from adb
11. Open CMD then go to ADB and resource directory
12. Then Type: adb sideload xxx.zip (xxx=the name of latest firmware) 
13. After complete do double wipe (Tutorial Here)

DWYOR (Do it With Your Own Risk)

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How to root Zenfone 4.5 A450CG

Resources to Download :

1. Intel Android Driver
2. Root File for A450CG

Instructions:

1. Download the resources above and install Intel Android Driver
2. Turn off Zenfone 4.5 A450CG
3. Go to Droidboot by hold power + volume up
4. Connect Zenfone 4.5 A450CG to the Computer/Laptop
5. Unzip RootZenfone450.zip to a folder and open command window (by pressing Shift + Right Click)
6. In CMD window Type : fastboot flash update rootzen450.zip
7. Wait until OK then reboot.

Credit to 29y6145 from Tinhte.vn

Asus reported to announce its Android Wear Smartwatch during IFA

Asus $99 smartwatch is slated to go official during the IFA 2014 Screengrab/YouTube

Google's Android Wear platform for Wearables, which was showcased at the company's I/O Developers Conference earlier in the year, has been the cynosure of all eyes since its launch.

Major technology players such as Samsung, LG, HTC, and Google itself have all caught up with the 'Wearables' trend and are engrossed in developing/releasing Smartwatch-like Wearables running Android Wear.

Jerry Shin, CEO of Asustek, mentioned at a conference for investors that the company is more or less likely to launch its first Wearable in the IFA conference. He also said that the Taiwan-based company's smartwatch-like Wearable was well-received by Google, which has a tie-up with Asus under its Android Wear initiative.

"We're dreaming big about the future of wearable devices, but the dream will not come true this year or in the first half of next year because the market demand has not picked up," Shen said at the investors' conference.

the gadget will incorporate an AMOLED display, and the smartwatch is likely to pack in 'gesture and voice control' functionality as Jonney Shin, chairman of Asus, had hinted early this year. The chairman had said that his company was looking at launching wearable devices featuring 'movement controls'.

Android wear smartwatch price comparisson :
Samsung Gear Live $199
LG G Watch $299
Asus Smartwatch $99 (prediction)

Asus counters Xiaomi in India: ‘We sold 40,000 Zenfones in just four days on Flipkart

According to indianexpress.com, Peter Chang, Regional Head for South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India, says they sold out 40,000 units of the series within the first four days of its launch on Flipkart alone.

"We are overwhelmed by the response… as many as 40,000 units were sold out within the first four days of launch,” said Chang, adding that the Taiwanese company now expected the sales figure of cross one lakh soo. “The Zenfone series stocks have been refilled numerous times and are being restocked at regular intervals,”

Peter Chang, Regional Head for South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India

Of the three sizes, Chang said the Zenfone 4 and 5 variants were selling the most. “The response to Zenfone 5 has made us refill our stock numerous times and we are aggressively strategizing to meet the huge demand from the Indian masses,” he said, adding that the demand for even the large Zenfone 6 has been above their expectations.

In comparison, Xiaomi seems to have sold around 40,000 units of its Mi3 smartphone in three weekly sales so far.

How to print directly from your zenfone

Requirements:
- Zenfone (with latest firmware for Zenfone 5, 6)
- OTG cable
- Install Printshare (Download Here)
- Printer 

Steps:
- Install Printshare on your zenfone

- Plug your OTG cable and Printer USB

- Open Printshare and select printer

- Choose Nearby-USB

- Scan for Printer and choose it

- Select file (in this tutorial, i choose documents)

- Select docx file

- Ready to Print and press print button

- Success

- Result