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[Q] Asus zenfone 2 & asus zenfone 2 deluxe

I apologize for such a noob question. Thinking of buying an Asus zenfone 2. Am I mistaken are they both essentially the same device? If I were to purchase the deluxe can flashing roms on this forums work on it? Or maybe if I were to get the Asus zenfone 2 I know there's like 2 different models? Which model is more supported on development
Thanks

marcviado said:
I apologize for such a noob question. Thinking of buying an Asus zenfone 2. Am I mistaken are they both essentially the same device? If I were to purchase the deluxe can flashing roms on this forums work on it? Or maybe if I were to get the Asus zenfone 2 I know there's like 2 different models? Which model is more supported on development
Thanks
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The Zenfone 2 and Zenfone deluxe are the same. The only difference is that the deluxe as more internal memory and the back cover has a new design to it. A user here had no problem flashing a Custom ROM on his deluxe.
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Make sure you know if it is the 1.8ghz or 2.3ghz Zenfone... The 1.8 has the older 3560 cpu and the 2.3ghz the 3580.. Likely you won't see the difference but it might cheese you off to have the slower cpu.
Also there is a 550ML and 551ML version, the 550ML has 2gb ram BUT the 551ML has a 2gb ram 16gb rom variant too. Make sure, if you want the 4gb it says that or you might get one of these cheaper versions... Also, the 2.3 gets the speedy charger, the other variants don't (would assume the Deluxe does)...
You'd want either the 551ML 4gb 2.3ghz (will be 64gb rom) or the Deluxe version.

Thinking about buying a Zenfone 2, worth it?

Guys I wanna know how are the custom roms and how the phone works. I have a S3 with an Exynos CPU and devs have a hardtime to make AOSP roms to my phone. Does this happens on Zenphone 2?

Ditto Im on N7100, Im seeing x86 as potential to exynos, except if the source is leaked to developer someday developer will stopped updating or facing problems when Asus stop updating their flagship arround 2016
Im considering it with Redmi Note 2 Prime... it has Octacore but lack of NFC and only 2G ram
I might still happy with my N7100 (the also canceled Lollipop yeah,,, rite done with samsung, no need waste money for flagship anymore or buy Iphone if you want flagship) untill Prime arrives in my country or ZE551ML fix the battery issue, then Ill upgrade to one of them
above 1.8Ghz processor eats battery like a pro without good software
Btw this is general section I dunno if this question can be here or not

I'm currently running a 5.1.1 AOSP ROM, with the developer looking at 6.0. The ROM runs flawlessly; this phone really shines with lightweight Android on it.
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Great
I have played around with all the custom roms on here - they all work great but when news of ASUS working on 6.0 came out I went back to stock so I would be ready for it. Just do yourself a favor and get it from ASUS. Too many people on here have found out the hard way they overpayed for a CN model with WW firmware flashed on it. Get the right model and you will love it for a long time

tabletalker7 said:
I have played around with all the custom roms on here - they all work great but when news of ASUS working on 6.0 came out I went back to stock so I would be ready for it. Just do yourself a favor and get it from ASUS. Too many people on here have found out the hard way they overpayed for a CN model with WW firmware flashed on it. Get the right model and you will love it for a long time
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Whoa whoa, what model is the best one to get? (generally speaking)

Locklear308 said:
Whoa whoa, what model is the best one to get? (generally speaking)
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I got the ze551ml - 4gb/64gb version. The problem people have been having is going to ebay or amazon or some dinky shop hoping to save a few bucks and wind up with a chinese phone with the global software flashed on it. The chinese model has lte bands that are not used in places like the United States and Canada. Just get it from asus on their website. They will ensure you get the right phone for your area.

tabletalker7 said:
I got the ze551ml - 4gb/64gb version. The problem people have been having is going to ebay or amazon or some dinky shop hoping to save a few bucks and wind up with a chinese phone with the global software flashed on it. The chinese model has lte bands that are not used in places like the United States and Canada. Just get it from asus on their website. They will ensure you get the right phone for your area.
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If I buy will be this one: Asus Zenfone 2 32GB Preto (ZE551ML-6A208WW)

I just went to ASUS website and did not see that model. I am in the United States so it might not be meant for me

tabletalker7 said:
I got the ze551ml - 4gb/64gb version. The problem people have been having is going to ebay or amazon or some dinky shop hoping to save a few bucks and wind up with a chinese phone with the global software flashed on it. The chinese model has lte bands that are not used in places like the United States and Canada. Just get it from asus on their website. They will ensure you get the right phone for your area.
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So ZE551ML is good?

yup, it's good. the 32gb/4 gb versión is the Chinese version, you would have to flash the ww rom to get gapps. also I think it doesn't have some of the lte bands used on the states. go for the 64/4, 16/4 or 16/2 that sell on amazon at 299,229 and 199 respectively, they are all the 551 ML
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Be aware of te limitations though (talking about ZE551ML/ZE550ML). Sim2 is only 2G and has no data support. Check the LTE band support of the version you get. CN, TW and WW have different LTE support.
All other ZenFone 2 variants that are not x86 (any other than ZE551ML/ZE550ML) may have poor third party dev support, and probably less attention from ASUS too going forward, as the x86 version is the flagship.

So guys, should I buy it or not? I don't wanna make another mistake like I did with the S3 on which I didn't have custom roms of AOSP with quality
Considering between Zenfone 2 and Moto G 2015 tho...

I switched from the S5 and couldn't be happier. Best phone switch I have ever done. If you do go with the Zenfone 2 I would recommend the 4gig version, it is well worth it

While I haven't used any CM or AOSP based ROM, some people say it's good for everyday use. I like the stock ROM, I only use a custom kernel (project T) and have the phone rooted and with TWRP. There are also some stock based ROMs, mostly to remove bloat.
The only advantage of getting the Moto G would be better battery life, but in everything else the ZF2 leaves it in the dust.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk

Xiaomi redmi note3 is a better choice now, about 200$
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glock24 said:
While I haven't used any CM or AOSP based ROM, some people say it's good for everyday use. I like the stock ROM, I only use a custom kernel (project T) and have the phone rooted and with TWRP. There are also some stock based ROMs, mostly to remove bloat.
The only advantage of getting the Moto G would be better battery life, but in everything else the ZF2 leaves it in the dust.
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And the Intel SoC is a good bussiness?
Enviado do meu Moto G 2014 através de Tapatalk

Zenfone 3 Deluxe stock firmware

I thought I would post this link for the stock firmware now so that some developers could maybe check them out to get a head start while we wait for Root access [emoji12] Just select android for os and then you will find the firmware link.
ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) | Phone | ASUS Global
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Deluxe-ZS570KL/HelpDesk_Download/
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Sweet, but anyone know the difference between the 8996 and 8996 pro CPU roms?
Can either rom be used or do you need a specific device?

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Sweet, but anyone know the difference between the 8996 and 8996 pro CPU roms?
Can either rom be used or do you need a specific device?
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8996 = snapdragon 820
8996pro = snapdragon 821 (exclusively zenfone 3 deluxe 256Gb)

adwinp said:
8996 = snapdragon 820
8996pro = snapdragon 821 (exclusively zenfone 3 deluxe 256Gb)
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Sweet, thanks...
Glad I asked as I REALLY don't wanna kill my SD821...

They should have made the 821 available for both variants

GodKingKnight said:
They should have made the 821 available for both variants
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I agree but I think they probably pushed out what they had at the time...
It was a large amount of waiting for this device, around 6 months from showcase to release....
The person I bought my phone off said it was because ASUS had some supply problems back in August/September., though that could've just been to fob me off too....
Though saying that I really had to pick and choose. Over here in Oz the Zenfone 2 was ever really released, not in stores or through the telco's so this awesome phone won't even get a 2 second blurb in any of the media again... So much for local warranty.....

Is there any HW difference between Mi Max/Max Prime Chinese and Global?

Hi everyone,
I know the Xiaomi Mi Max is officially sold in China and India.
Apparently the version from China is compatible with several LTE Bands worldwide.
My doubt is: As of now, is there any hardware difference for this device sold in China / India / (wherever else it may being sold officially)?
Also, is there any differenze in size between Mi Max (32/64GB rom, 3GB ram) and Mi Max Prime (128GB, 4GB ram)?
I am trying to understand this in order to order an appropriate cover
Thanks in advance

dragXDA123 said:
Hi everyone,
I know the Xiaomi Mi Max is officially sold in China and India.
Apparently the version from China is compatible with several LTE Bands worldwide.
My doubt is: As of now, is there any hardware difference for this device sold in China / India / (wherever else it may being sold officially)?
Also, is there any differenze in size between Mi Max (32/64GB rom, 3GB ram) and Mi Max Prime (128GB, 4GB ram)?
I am trying to understand this in order to order an appropriate cover
Thanks in advance
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there is no difference with respect to hardware btw the chinese & indian manufactured mi max.they have the same hardware save for a few minor differences in make of camera,touch panel,screens,camera sensors etc.although they are frm diff manufacturers, they are specced the same.the diff comes in form of preloaded os.again though both are the same,chinese ones will be preloaded with chinese stable firmware and indian units(which i personally own) have global stable firmware.the major diff in terms of software would be chinese localized app and absense of google apps in chinese stable,while in global stable comes with google apps preloaded.that where the differences end.the overall physical dimensions remain the same.you can cross install firmware if u wish
now coming to the diff btw the 3/32 vs 4/128 there is slight diff in soc.the 3/32 called "hydrogen" has hexacore(2x1.8ghz a72+4x1.4ghz a53) snapdragon 650 while the 4/128 called "helium" has octacore(4x1.8ghz a72+4x1.4ghz a53) snapdragon 652soc.the gpu is the same in both versions.again there will be no diff in the physical dimensions btw the 2 models

wingryder said:
there is no difference with respect to hardware btw the chinese & indian manufactured mi max.they have the same hardware save for a few minor differences in make of camera,touch panel,screens,camera sensors etc.although they are frm diff manufacturers, they are specced the same.the diff comes in form of preloaded os.again though both are the same,chinese ones will be preloaded with chinese stable firmware and indian units(which i personally own) have global stable firmware.the major diff in terms of software would be chinese localized app and absense of google apps in chinese stable,while in global stable comes with google apps preloaded.that where the differences end.the overall physical dimensions remain the same.you can cross install firmware if u wish
now coming to the diff btw the 3/32 vs 4/128 there is slight diff in soc.the 3/32 called "hydrogen" has hexacore(2x1.8ghz a72+4x1.4ghz a53) snapdragon 650 while the 4/128 called "helium" has octacore(4x1.8ghz a72+4x1.4ghz a53) snapdragon 652soc.the gpu is the same in both versions.again there will be no diff in the physical dimensions btw the 2 models
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Thanks for your answer.
Is it correct to say I can install the Global rom on a device coming from China, and get the very same result (besides minor hw differences) as buying it in India (for example)?
Also, since I understand you have the global edition , could you say if it supports full disk encryption on MIUI 8 (from settings > privacy or something like that), in a way that without unlock code the phone doesn't start at all?
(as reference, there is also this - unanswered - question about this topic :http://c.mi.com/in/thread-4401-1-1.html)
Thank you

yes, you can. but you must look for the right on coz always 2 global roms comes.
One for the Mi max with 16 and 32 gb (hydrogen) or the rom for the 32 and 128 gb mi max (helium).
greets
Peter
PS: Best rom ever, no more need RR
LED-Control, auto Callrecord, dt2wake, fast, super battery, so stable!
xiaomi.eu Miui 8.1

dragXDA123 said:
Thanks for your answer.
Is it correct to say I can install the Global rom on a device coming from China, and get the very same result (besides minor hw differences) as buying it in India (for example)?
Also, since I understand you have the global edition , could you say if it supports full disk encryption on MIUI 8 (from settings > privacy or something like that), in a way that without unlock code the phone doesn't start at all?
(as reference, there is also this - unanswered - question about this topic :http://c.mi.com/in/thread-4401-1-1.html)
Thank you
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for the 1part of the question answer is yes
for the 2nd part of the question,as far as i know,since the data partition is encrypted, after the device boots up,u'll be presented with the password (login) screen,and unless u enter the the password u wont see the homescreen,and no one will be able to access ur data.the only way to use the device is to format the data partition with custom recovery and install new new rom at which point all ur data would be permanent ly erased.

Asus Zenfone ROM & zenui launcher to realme x2 rmx1991 (China rom)

Hi. I've been a htc desire, one m7-m9 (2007 - 2015) and Asus Zenfone 2,3 & 5 (2015-2020) user for very long time.
Due to Zenfone 6 came out the top range and it's so pricey and not mention Zenfone 7 which I believe will be more expensive.
So after reading some reviews which some said to just delete the Chinese bloatware and should work as per normal and I decided to buy x2 8gb + 256gb rmx1991 and ya with China rom as it's cheaper. Worst part the seller told me outside of China NFC won't be able to work.
After placing my order which is currently still shipping, I did somemore digging to find out more scary reviews which Breeno is an asst app which cannot be permanently delete and even if u set Google asst to main it can't be replace.
Is all this true?
Both htc and Asus having the best launcher as Google is their main app for almost everything.
I'm so use to it to Asus launcher due to its convenient and improvement.
Just would like to know is there anyway I can install the Asus ROM and Asus launcher or maybe any customs ones which is like Asus zenfone to my x2 rmx1991?
And is there a way to unlock the 4g band? If can I need to unlock band 7 as I can only use the supported band 3 only.
Thanks and Regards.