Questions tagged [asus-zenfone-2]

For questions specific to the Asus Zenphone 2, a dual-SIM smartphone with a 5.5 inch 16M colour display.

Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
0 votes
0 answers
168 views

Upgrade Asus Zenfone 4 Z01KD to > 8 OS

As of September 2022, Slack will stop supporting the app for Android OS versions earlier than 9 (Pie). I have an Asus Zenfone 4 Z01KD mobile, stuck at Android 8. I have read suspicious guides online ...
  • 101
0 votes
1 answer
234 views

Zenfone 2 Deluxe custom rom - question about model variants

My phone went dead and a friend gave me his old Zenfone 2 Deluxe, which comes with the terrible ZenUI and a million asus apps that are a pain in the ass. I wanna throw it away and install a custom rom,...
  • 193
0 votes
1 answer
412 views

how to transfer files on pen drive in phone to laptop?

I need to transfer data to the laptop but none of the USB ports work. As my pen drive is dual compatible, it can be connected to mobile. To transfer data from mobile to laptop I generally use airdroid ...
0 votes
2 answers
10k views

How can I remove these apps from my device? [duplicate]

I am trying to remove the Facebook and Messenger apps from my Asus Zenphone Laser 2. Unfortunately, in both cases, I seem to be unable to find the option to fully delete them from the device. I have ...
  • 101
0 votes
1 answer
3k views

Asus zenfone selfie in boot loop. USB debugging off. Std recovery mode accessible. No data backup. Anyway to recover data?

I've an Asus zenfone selfie with some version of android 6.0. A few days back my phone shutdown on low battery like it happens often. But ever since, its been going into a boot loop. I've pretty ...
-1 votes
1 answer
4k views

Unable to re-install whatsapp on Asus mobile

While installing WhatsApp from Play Store, error message is displayed with error code 26.
0 votes
0 answers
66 views

How to bypass hourly limit of outgoing messages?

How do one bypass hourly limit of 100 outgoing SMS on Android 6 without replacing completely current system provided by OEM?
  • 421
0 votes
0 answers
637 views

Error 7 while installing Lineageos on Zenfone 2 Z00A

I have tried a first install of Lineageos on an Asus Zenfone 2 Z00A. I have now reformatted all data, done a factory reset and wiped everything but always getting error 7 in zip install. I have ...
0 votes
1 answer
3k views

Can't enable System UI Tuner

I am running Lineage OS (14.1-20170324) on my Asus Zenfone 2 (Z00A). I know that System UI Tuner can be enabled by holding up settings cog for about 10 seconds. But it is not enabling on my device. ...
0 votes
1 answer
32 views

Power button stopped working it fall down

I am using Asus ZenFone since 8 months but after fall down the power button stopped working which is actually creating a problem for me. What can I do about it?
1 vote
0 answers
207 views

Asus ZenFone 3 Max and DualShock 4 - Can pair, but doesn't do anything

I bought and downloaded GTA: San Andreas on my phone. I had intended to pair my DualShock 4 to my phone, as seen here and as discussed here. However, while I can pair the controller, it doesn't do ...
0 votes
0 answers
51 views

How can I troubleshoot if I have an Android OS or hardware problem?

I have an asus zenfone 2 laser and it has gone absolutely crazy. I have done a factory reset. The problem still exists. It basically freezes, start taking screenshots...etc. I was wondering if ...
  • 214
0 votes
0 answers
247 views

Does Resurrection Remix exist for Asus_Z00E_2?

It is not on their website, but I can't believe they have skipped making a ROM for this device. It looks like none of the official releases support this device. I really don't know why though.
  • 214
0 votes
1 answer
50 views

How to stream screen from two phones to one video?

I am trying to do a Challenge with my friend, (who gots faster to arena4 in Clash royale) and I need to stream from two phones in one video. I have computer and Asus Zenfone ZE551ML (mine) and Lenovo ...
1 vote
0 answers
777 views

How to chose the right version of SuperSU.zip for flashing?

I flashed TWRP on my ZE551ML (Z00A-WW-2.20.40.198) and wanted to root a clean stock rom. I have successfully done so before on the same device by installing BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip ...
  • 1,161
0 votes
1 answer
1k views

Will flashing stock firmware also restore the stock recovery?

My phone is Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, Z00AD). As described in another question, I was unsuccessfully trying to unlock my bootloader. In the process, I also lost the stock recovery. I learned how to ...
  • 1,161
0 votes
1 answer
356 views

How can I get my recovery back?

I was trying to get TWRP on my Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (Stock firmware, WW-2.20.40.198). In order to do that, I tried to unlock the bootloader using this guide. I don't believe the unlocking really ...
  • 1,161
0 votes
0 answers
4k views

Asus zenfone 2 laser factory reset bypass owner's mail authentication

I'm using Asus Zenfone 2 laser Android device. When I bought the device one of my office colleague did the set up for me. Yesterday I did factory reset. After reset I tried to access my mobile. It ...
2 votes
1 answer
778 views

Why does one type of tethering obstruct MTP while another doesn't?

When I use the native USB tethering function of my phone, it makes MTP stop working. I can't use both MTP and tether both at the same time. However, when I USB tether via ClockworkMod Tether, I can ...
  • 1,161
1 vote
1 answer
2k views

Getting toast message with text sending

I'm using Asus 551 with lollipop. I have numerous apps installed. Recently, I started getting toast notification with the text Sending.... This usually occurs when I'm using Facebook, whatsapp and ...
  • 121
0 votes
1 answer
2k views

Camera is not working in ASUS Zenfone2

While opening camera in my asus zenfone2, it shows a black screen and suddenly exit from camera application (The device got authorized service from asus twice, and after second service, the problem ...
  • 2,185
1 vote
1 answer
75k views

After Factory Reset - Please Sign in using one of the owner's account for this device - Asus Zenfone 2

I'm using Asus Zenfone 2 laser Android device. For a specific reason I did factory reset. After reset I tried to access my mobile. It asked me to use Google account which I used before in that device ...
1 vote
0 answers
370 views

Can't access Google Apps (Play Store, Youtube, Drive etc) on Data

Asus Zenfone 2 Ze550ml, Lollipop 5.0, Non-Rooted, AT&T 3G The Play Store, Youtube and Drive(which won't sync on data) Apps work perfectly on Wifi but not on Data (It shows a message saying Check ...
3 votes
1 answer
3k views

Allow instant boot after phone with empty battery is connected to power

Let's say my phone is out of battery, and has turned itself off. I get to a charger, and connect it. Maybe I need to make an urgent call. But my phone refuses to boot until the battery is at 5%. It ...
  • 1,161
1 vote
1 answer
252 views

Is wiping the data partition totally unnecessary after this adb fail and stock restore?

I uninstalled this version of Xposed, because I wanted to try this one. Note: Thanks to this comment I was actually able to flash the latter too, but it gave me a bootloop. So I would caution others ...
  • 1,161
2 votes
0 answers
862 views

How can I enable the dropdown notification bar on lockscreen on the Asus Zenfone 2?

On my old phone (Samsung I9305), I was able to enable the dropdown notification bar while the phone was locked by using this Xposed module. However, it doesn't work on my Zenfone 2. (Running 5.0, ...
  • 1,161
5 votes
2 answers
56k views

How to restore the stock firmware to the Asus Zenfone 2?

Asus Zenfone 2 (Z00AD, ZE551ML) I have downloaded the stock firmware from here. But how to flash it? This guide tells me to put it on an external SD card and boot into "update mode" by pressing Power ...
  • 1,161
1 vote
1 answer
9k views

What is meant by "RAW" firmware?

I want to use Asus Flashtool to restore stock firmware to my phone. The download page says I will need "RAW" firmware. What exactly is that? I have already downloaded the correct firmware file from ...
  • 1,161
1 vote
2 answers
340 views

Compatibility problems with x86 phone?

I have read this and this question and I want to ask for some elaboration. I'm considering buying an x86 phone. I have some questions regarding compatibility issues. I know that the majority of ...
  • 1,161
1 vote
0 answers
212 views

Browser downloading as .php file extension

This morning I tried to download a number of mp3's from a lecture series (freely and legally available online) but when I searched for them from my media player app I discovered they were all titled "...
1 vote
1 answer
1k views

Android x86 official

I'm wondering if there's a distinct, official version of x86 android that's different from the ones made through the Android-x86 Open Source Project (http://www.android-x86.org/). I'm asking since ...
1 vote
0 answers
907 views

Asus Zenfone 2 Stuck at White USB Logo

My device has stuck displaying a white USB logo on boot. I have already tried a hard reboot (press power + volume up and select 'reboot') but the logo remains. How can I get past this and boot the ...
  • 11
0 votes
1 answer
320 views

Google Play not responding after CM13 install

Today I installed Cyanogenmod CM13 and Gapps on my Asus Zenfone 2. The install went fine, but when I booted my phone, I selected the language, then when it went to look for updates, a system message ...
2 votes
1 answer
2k views

/data/logs/modemcrash is huge and growing

I have a hitherto unmodified ZenFone 2. Lately I've been constantly running low on space, and it's not my files -- it's that mysterious black hole: "system data". As soon as I delete more apps & ...
1 vote
0 answers
2k views

Convert Android File Transfer to USB Removable Device in Lollipop

I have a ASUS Zenfone2 Laser 500KL whose configuration are 8Gb Internal, 2gb RAM, QuadCore Processor and Android Lollipop 5.0. For some days, i am using the phone but i don't like the file transfer ...
  • 103
1 vote
0 answers
330 views

Images and Videos missing from phone after system update

I have the Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32GB. After updating to the latest version I noticed my most recent taken photos and videos are missing, they were all taken on the 15th of december. Even an album called ...
0 votes
1 answer
120 views

Difficulty in accessing Internet through University network [require proxy setting]

I use university's wifi network for accessing internet. When I connect to internet from Academic area, some of the apps does not connect (especially whatsapp), whereas when I connect to internet from ...
  • 101
1 vote
3 answers
763 views

AndroidOS draining battery massively on Android 5.0

I have an ASUS Zenfone 2 with Android version 5.0. All of a sudden today it started draining the battery rapidly. I have made multiple restarts but it didn't help. I tried to scan the phone with ...
1 vote
0 answers
882 views

how to update Asus K012

Help, my asus fonepad 7 (k012) won't update automatically, so I was forced to update it manually. Now I'm on UL-K012-WW-10.32.1.33.1-user when I go to asus website there is alot of update for my K012.....
0 votes
1 answer
560 views

DNSCrypt error: could not load library "libsodium.so", on Asus Zenfone 2 running Android 5.0

I tried installing DNSCrypt on my Asus Zenfone 2 device. But when I try to run it it gives me this: root@Z008_1:/ # dnscrypt enable Enabling dnscrypt... iptables: No chain/target/match by that name. ...
1 vote
1 answer
9k views

How to force an apk to install?

I have an early build of CM12.1 running on my ZenFone 2 and I'm working on trying to get the ASUS camera app to work with it, however when I try to install the apk, it fails. adb install gives me ...
  • 131
3 votes
3 answers
42k views

Fastboot permission denied error in Asus Zenfone 2

I went into regular recovery mode to wipe cache and do factory reset to flash clean Asus ROM from XDA. I first went to wipe cache and it felt like it was taking way too long, so I turned off the phone ...
1 vote
1 answer
11k views

Zenfone 2 stuck on USB logo

I tried to flash Zenfone 2 but instead of writing droidboot.img I sent an .exe file. And now when I try to get into droidboot (Volume + Power button) the device gets stuck at USB logo. Whatsoever I ...
  • 111