ASUS Zenfone 2

[whatheheck]

it is rolled out in stages. i got my update 2 days ago. Now is version 2.20.40.58

How are they rolled? How come some have a couple of updates already but others doesn't have any since June

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[musicsg_com]

One primary reason that quick charge seems to be slow on Zenfone 2 is that the battery capacity is 3000mAh. It takes longer to charge given the QC 2.0 charging current is same for all smartphones.

And indeed, the phone will get hot during quick charge. I am reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S6 and you wouldn't want to touch the phone when it's charging, unless you needed some warmth in a freezing air con environment .

 

[mipsmonsta]

How are they rolled? How come some have a couple of updates already but others doesn't have any since June

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Why isn't the 5.1.1 out?

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[whatheheck]

Think Anker will depend on which "version". Took a few measurement, find jusb voltage output is around 5.0 to 5.1v. Samsung charger consistently output in range of 5.15 to 5.3v and able to reach 2A without problem.

U mean need to use those single quick charge adapters, right?

The anker 5/6 port one doesn't even detect the phone and just charges at 1000mA flow

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[cscs3]

One primary reason that quick charge seems to be slow on Zenfone 2 is that the battery capacity is 3000mAh. It takes longer to charge given the QC 2.0 charging current is same for all smartphones.

And indeed, the phone will get hot during quick charge. I am reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S6 and you wouldn't want to touch the phone when it's charging, unless you needed some warmth in a freezing air con environment .

Not true, base on Samsung Note 4. Quick charge is 80 or 90% in 1 hour. Same for s6. has friend using it. It can be charged in about 1 hour using the fast charger shipped with the phone.

 

[cscs3]

U mean need to use those single quick charge adapters, right?

The anker 5/6 port one doesn't even detect the phone and just charges at 1000mA flow

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Is your Anker "original"?

 

[bumdssa]

Nope. Disabled apps get renamed to .bak

Have to enable again for it to work again

so i can just root and when new update come, i can do OTA update without affecting anything?

my disabled apps will still remain disabled?

only reason why i am not rooting is because it will be quite troublesome.

 

[oprahsbs]

Am using the ZE551ML 4GB/64GB version zenfone2. Would like to check with fellow users, when u guys use the fast charging adapter provided by asus, is it normal for the phone to be so hot?? Feel like about 75-80 degrees. Previously was using xuaomi redmi note, even when charging using a 5V=2A charger, there was no heat at all.

I dont think it will reach 75-80. The processor inside could be, but not the case.

 

[Solkarnar]

i'm using m1, and outgoing phone calls are like half can succeed, half cannot leh

even if can also must wait very long

any fixes? i already wiped cache partition, before that couldn't even call out at all

my problem came back too. now sometimes can sometimes cannot call out

 

[cwtanz]

How are they rolled? How come some have a couple of updates already but others doesn't have any since June

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don't really know. maybe mine is first batch? I bought on first day of release. i usually get update notification quite fast or when I manually check.
on my previous phone, I only get updates later than others.

 

[wlbwlb]

my problem came back too. now sometimes can sometimes cannot call out

Last time is incoming got problem, now is outgoing. Don noe when then can fix.

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[yusoffb01]

so i can just root and when new update come, i can do OTA update without affecting anything?

my disabled apps will still remain disabled?

only reason why i am not rooting is because it will be quite troublesome.

Read the steps carefully. Takes 2 minutes to root.

 

[december_blues]

Hi,

Firmware 2.20.40.58 resolve many bugs and other issues, thus, worth upgrading asap.

Like you, I did not receive this upgrade notification OTA on my 1 day old ZE2 and thus, I manually install it by going to the link below, very simple step like how your clear system cache but you need to have a SD card.

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=26180&extra=page=1

How are they rolled? How come some have a couple of updates already but others doesn't have any since June

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[whatheheck]

Is your Anker "original"?

I dunno leh, from qoo10 one. Can charge Ipad mini 2 in around 3 hrs

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[shawniiex]

U mean need to use those single quick charge adapters, right?

The anker 5/6 port one doesn't even detect the phone and just charges at 1000mA flow

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Just tested my quick charger on my friend Zenfone 2, battery has the plus sign.

 

[Hard0n]

Anyone used the anker 5/6 port charger to charge? Seems quite slow

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I inititally thought the Anker PowerIQ technology can charge like the QC2.0 that Samsung offers.

But i was wrong. It charges the same as a normal charger.

I pluck in and out with the Anker side by side a normal wall socket adapter and there's no difference in the charging time.

For QC2.0 u can see a "+" logo about 5seconds after plugging in. that's truly fast and the real deal.

 

[kediraksith]

Anyone wants to buy my 550ML? I notice some of you folks are asking for it. Used 1 month plus only... wanna switch to a 551ML 4GB

 

[hyper_megaman]

Hi,

Firmware 2.20.40.58 resolve many bugs and other issues, thus, worth upgrading asap.

Like you, I did not receive this upgrade notification OTA on my 1 day old ZE2 and thus, I manually install it by going to the link below, very simple step like how your clear system cache but you need to have a SD card.

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=26180&extra=page=1

i've upgraded my 551ml to .58.

Battery issue:
Before i upgraded, i noticed there was a battery life issue where certain apps, once opened, stay running in the background and keep the phone in an "awake" state (i.e. in settings>battery>view details) even when the phone was locked and the screen was off. it didn't really bug me much though because the drain was still manageable. Some of these apps were Mangarock, Facebook, 9gag, Sgag, etc. in other words, once i've opened any of these apps, the "awake" bar will basically be solid from then on regardless of the phone being locked and screen shut off for hours.

To fully manage them keeping the phone awake, I had to manually remember which apps i opened, then go to their app info and force stop after i'm done using them. A simple exit (e.g. back>back>back>back etc., or selecting the explicit exit option in the app itself) never worked

This would cost my phone around 3% an hour, and my phone could not be charged by a normal wall charger (i.e. 5v 2A) at all; it would actually drain power even if it was plugged in overnight

After the upgrade ytd, i noticed that the battery screen is finally displaying the "awake" portion as "off" at the timings when i lock my phone. I had purposely opened and exited all the above apps somemore (without force stopping them)

all in all, good upgrade. many of you may find that the battery life issues you were facing will be fixed, i'm guessing.

 

[tshany]

Hello folks, need some advice here.

Including all qoo10 points and voucher, the price of ze551ml will be reduced to $323. Is this a good price? I forgot to check out the price in electronic fair few weeks ago.

Thanks!

 

[kokitty]

Hello folks, need some advice here.

Including all qoo10 points and voucher, the price of ze551ml will be reduced to $323. Is this a good price? I forgot to check out the price in electronic fair few weeks ago.

Thanks!

If it is LOCAL set and ze551ml/4gb, then it's a good price. However, how many q points are you using? Cos if you are using 1000 points then the BEST price should be lower...