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[Q]ZenFone2 from gearbest questions

Hello XDA i have ordered this one http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_170574.html and i have some questions if someone can help me.
Q1: is it official genuine model? because asus publiced
4GB RAM - 2.3Ghz CPU
2GB RAM - 1.8GHz CPU
and on gearbest is 4GB - 1.8Ghz CPU no NFC
Q2: im pretty sure it will not have my primary language (slovak). Is it possible to load firmware with my language? for example will this tutorial help me with language problem? http://www.androidheadlines.com/page/2
Q3: i hear that it will not sync my google contact with chinese ROM so will that tutorial help me with this too?
Q4: someone ordered same model from gearbest?
Q5: will i get OTA updates from europe after upgrading to WW_2.15.40.13 ?
thanks!

Q1 - 4gb is still 1.8 GHz CPU.
Q2/3- I rooted mine with the WW preroot img pretty much right away so I can't comment on this.
Q4 - Yes.
Q5 - If you root using this method, don't update Super SU and you should be fine.

As already mentioned, there is 4gb 1.8GHz available. Yes, its genuine. No need to worry, man.

Q2. Do you want Slovak using stock firmware? If so, you can select it right during phone setup.
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Why is my phones model name different than what ASUS lists it as?

I bought my device from ASUS 64GB 4GBRAM and all that jazz but my model number is as you can see in my screen shots not "ZE551ML" any ideas as to whats going on here?

dandpw said:
I bought my device from ASUS 64GB 4GBRAM and all that jazz but my model number is as you can see in my screen shots not "ZE551ML" any ideas as to whats going on here?
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Everything is normal, if you check the ASUS site (where you can DL their firmware) it displays:
ASUS ZenFone 2=ZE551ML(Z00AD/Z00ADA/Z00ADB/Z00ADC)
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Z00AD* is the codename of our ZF2's I suppose

TheSSJ said:
Everything is normal, if you check the ASUS site (where you can DL their firmware) it displays:
Z00AD* is the codename of our ZF2's I suppose
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sweet, thank you i googled it a couple times but couldn't find the ZF2 and Z00AD being referenced as the same phone anywhere(i probably didn't try hard enough)

Accidentally deleted OS, trying to recover via command prompt [HELP]

I am trying to reinstall the firmware via command prompt but I don't know which one it is from this list of 34 that ASUS provides: [can't post link because new account]
Someone help please?

Which model do you have? Also, I never saw anyone restoring stock firmware from ASUS. Everyone uses the pre-rooted firmware.

dh_711 said:
Which model do you have? Also, I never saw anyone restoring stock firmware from ASUS. Everyone uses the pre-rooted firmware.
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Thanks for reply! I have ZE551ML Z00A [2GB RAM 16GB internal]
IFWI version is 0094.0173 (don't know if this helps)

The latest is the one with the highest number, if you have a from china use the cn firmware or ww for world, check the box.
You find the fimware on the product page support.

AestheticFC said:
Thanks for reply! I have ZE551ML Z00A [2GB RAM 16GB internal]
IFWI version is 0094.0173 (don't know if this helps)
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fastmix said:
The latest is the one with the highest number, if you have a from china use the cn firmware or ww for world, check the box.
You find the fimware on the product page support.
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The latest firmwares are:
WW: 2.20.40.97
CN: 2.20.40.104
Heres the page:
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/

P1C72 vs P1A42. Differences. Which one is better?

Hi all. Can you tell me what are the differences between P1C72 and P1A42?
Thanks.
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro

stympy said:
Hi all. Can you tell me what are the differences between P1C72 and P1A42?
Thanks.
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro
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P1C72 is 3GB ram, 16GB Storage, dual sim and SD slot
P1A42 is 2GB ram, 32GB Storage, dual sim and SD only if you use one SIM only. (not sure about this SD slot thing, just read somewhere)

Drug_Store said:
P1C72 is 3GB ram, 16GB Storage, dual sim and SD slot
P1A42 is 2GB ram, 32GB Storage, dual sim and SD only if you use one SIM only. (not sure about this SD slot thing, just read somewhere)
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Thanks.
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro

Drug_Store said:
P1C72 is 3GB ram, 16GB Storage, dual sim and SD slot
P1A42 is 2GB ram, 32GB Storage, dual sim and SD only if you use one SIM only. (not sure about this SD slot thing, just read somewhere)
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its not true about the sd card thing, i don't know why it keeps coming up, i have the p1a42 and i use both sim slots and the sd slot..
edit: i would like to root it though..

Hi, i need more information about these models! Which should be the EuropeanVersion? So far i found 3 sub versions!
P1a42
P1 c58
P1 c72
which is european/chinese? and 3rd version? powered modification of which one? and why?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/vibe-p1/development/qpst-flashing-vibeui-3-1-s272-rom-t3386650 this here, is it able to be done on all subversions?

Drug_Store said:
P1C72 is 3GB ram, 16GB Storage, dual sim and SD slot
P1A42 is 2GB ram, 32GB Storage, dual sim and SD only if you use one SIM only. (not sure about this SD slot thing, just read somewhere)
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I have a p1A42 with a 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and a dedicated sd slot + dual sim

majormickey said:
I have a p1A42 with a 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and a dedicated sd slot + dual sim
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yep also p1 c58 is with 2gb ram and 16gb of memory, but are they all same flashable/rootable? no problem with different version?

smokin4oo said:
Hi, i need more information about these models! Which should be the EuropeanVersion? So far i found 3 sub versions!
P1a42
P1 c58
P1 c72
which is european/chinese? and 3rd version? powered modification of which one? and why?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/vibe-p1/development/qpst-flashing-vibeui-3-1-s272-rom-t3386650 this here, is it able to be done on all subversions?
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Yes, you can use that rom with all the phone versions.
P1c72 (the one i own) it is made for China , the same with p1c58 a lower version of p1c72
The p1c72 seems to be the most powerfull version because it has 3gb of ram
The p1a42 is made for Europe having 2gb of ram and more internal memory 32 gb
The p1c58 is a low budget Chinese version having 2g of ram and 16 g of internal memory and no NFC

dreigosh said:
Yes, you can use that rom with all the phone versions.
P1c72 (the one i own) it is made for China , the same with p1c58 a lower version of p1c72
The p1c72 seems to be the most powerfull version because it has 3gb of ram
The p1a42 is made for Europe having 2gb of ram and more internal memory 32 gb
The p1c58 is a low budget Chinese version having 2g of ram and 16 g of internal memory and no NFC
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thank you, thats what i need as info because c72 and c58 are on really low price right now

dreigosh said:
Yes, you can use that rom with all the phone versions.
P1c72 (the one i own) it is made for China , the same with p1c58 a lower version of p1c72
The p1c72 seems to be the most powerfull version because it has 3gb of ram
The p1a42 is made for Europe having 2gb of ram and more internal memory 32 gb
The p1c58 is a low budget Chinese version having 2g of ram and 16 g of internal memory and no NFC
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Hi.
I have p1a42 turbo or pro version. I have 3Gb of ram and 32 gb internal storage.
It is very good phone. I love it.
My old phone is Lenovo P780, still an very good phone but... 4Gb of internal memory... In rest... I miss him... Alot of custom firmware, very easy to repair...
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro

majormickey said:
I have a p1A42 with a 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and a dedicated sd slot + dual sim
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Me 2 p1a42 3gigs ram +32gigs rom+dual SIM+ dedicated memory card slot

Can I install P1c72 Vibe UI official rom in P1a42 device??

mity_dev said:
Can I install P1c72 Vibe UI official rom in P1a42 device??
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I know for sure that P1a42 firmware can be installed to P1c72 phones. I dont think that will be major problems installing P1C72 over P1A42.
P1C72 is Chinese firmware for this phone. It has only VIBEUI GUI.
Hope this will help you. Good luck.

stympy said:
I know for sure that P1a42 firmware can be installed to P1c72 phones. I dont think that will be major problems installing P1C72 over P1A42.
P1C72 is Chinese firmware for this phone. It has only VIBEUI GUI.
Hope this will help you. Good luck.
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I tried flashing Vibe UI p1c72 rom on my p1a42 device via QFIL (brush method) but it failed. Any idea Why it failed?

mity_dev said:
I tried flashing Vibe UI p1c72 rom on my p1a42 device via QFIL (brush method) but it failed. Any idea Why it failed?
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What is the error?
Please can you write more details?

Can I activate LED notifications for apps from Play Store like Whatsapp, Twitter, Facebook, Outlook.... in p1c72
I can't see options for that on Settings.
Thanks.

Q about 6GB 128GB version

Is the 6GB 128GB version exclusive to China?
All the Xiaomi websites that started revealing the Mi MAX 3 on their front page (which should be the international version) list the phone's spec with 4GB 64GB only.
If it's China exclusive will we be able to install the Global ROM when officially released on it as it will be specific to the 4GB 64GB version?
Thanks in advance.

samkatta said:
Is the 6GB 128GB version exclusive to China?
All the Xiaomi websites that started revealing the Mi MAX 3 on their front page (which should be the international version) list the phone's spec with 4GB 64GB only.
If it's China exclusive will we be able to install the Global ROM when officially released on it as it will be specific to the 4GB 64GB version?
Thanks in advance.
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I have a 6/128gb model here in the U.S. - the hardware should actually be identical aside from storage sizes, and I've had no trouble flashing anything. I can't imagine there would be any reason you couldn't flash to your firmware of choice as long as your bootloader is unlocked.

Thank you very much for your reply.
However, that is the case now as there is no Global Firmware officially available, but how if when this Global Firmware was released and intended only for the 4GB 64GB it might cause problems if it was installed on the 6GB 128GB if it was going to address the phone's memory sectors differently than the 4GB 64GB memory sectors.
The main question here is: are there two different firmwares for both versions or it's only one universal firmware that is used for both versions with different memory capacity?

Same SoC, same code name, RAM and storage size doesn't mather so same firmware/rom for both...
Have you seen different roms listed for both versions anywhere?

We can actually take this a step further. Since the redmi note 5/pro has basically the same internals as the mi max 3(less USB type c, larger screen), how hard is it to modify the Note 5 pros global stable rom to accommodate the mi max 3? The only reason for not going this route is to go directly to Android 9(Pie) development. My two cents.

samkatta said:
Thank you very much for your reply.
However, that is the case now as there is no Global Firmware officially available, but how if when this Global Firmware was released and intended only for the 4GB 64GB it might cause problems if it was installed on the 6GB 128GB if it was going to address the phone's memory sectors differently than the 4GB 64GB memory sectors.
The main question here is: are there two different firmwares for both versions or it's only one universal firmware that is used for both versions with different memory capacity?
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If the two versions of the phone were different enough to require different firmwares, then they would have different code names - signifying what firmware to use for a device is one of the functions of a code name. Since they are both simply "nitrogen," this means they should take identical firmware. I've had a lot of phones and modded them all, and spend quite a bit of time reading forums for devices I don't own but am interested in, and if the two versions take different firmwares despite having the same code name then this will be the very first time I've heard of it happening. I am 99.9% sure that both phones will take the same firmware.

Yes, 6gb/128gb is a China exclusive and won't be released globally. same goes for blue variant. Any 6/128 "global" edition is likely to be a fake rom with forced unlocked bootloader. So u guys should beware.

rathian said:
Yes, 6gb/128gb is a China exclusive and won't be released globally. same goes for blue variant. Any 6/128 "global" edition is likely to be a fake rom with forced unlocked bootloader. So u guys should beware.
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So, the important question now, can we re-lock the bootloader on the 6GB/128GB China version after installing the official global firmware on it? because some have mentioned that the phone returns itself to unlocked state again after doing this.

rathian said:
Yes, 6gb/128gb is a China exclusive and won't be released globally. same goes for blue variant. Any 6/128 "global" edition is likely to be a fake rom with forced unlocked bootloader. So u guys should beware.
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Could you please tell us where we can find official source or confirmation for this claim?
Thank you.

I have waited so long for the 128GB Global Version and am starting to warder if it will truly come.
Please would you advise me to buy the Global ROM or still wait for the Global version as am not sure it will Come?

Coming from a 6gb/128gb owner: just buy the damn thing if you want it.
I personally don't regret it, saved myself the wait for the bootloader unlock, and would have installed Xiaomi.eu anyway, even if I had went for the "global" version.
Last but not least: there are no modem differences between the global and chinese model, so why wait if you end up getting the same band support anyway?

MrColdbird said:
Coming from a 6gb/128gb owner: just buy the damn thing if you want it.
I personally don't regret it, saved myself the wait for the bootloader unlock, and would have installed Xiaomi.eu anyway, even if I had went for the "global" version.
Last but not least: there are no modem differences between the global and chinese model, so why wait if you end up getting the same band support anyway?
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Agreed 100 % from a 6gb/128gb owner on 8.8.9 xiaomi.eu.

6/128 Gb Gold version here as well, on the so called unofficial unlocked 9.6.4.0 dodgy global rom. Been using it , giving it a hammering over the last couple of weeks.Fast and stable...no bugs to report.Not bothered in trying to update it.Everything seems to be doing what i want of it.

There will not be a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as the phone is already available on the Xiaomi Global website and on the spec only listed is the 4GB/64GB variant.
It's all up to you to decide on which version you want, keeping in mind a couple of things:
First, no need to wait for a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as it's not coming ever.
Second, there is no difference between both variants except for the memory difference (obviously) and how would you like your bootloader be locked or unlocked (with the Chinese version to stay on locked bootloader you'll have to remain on the Chinese Firmware pathway but if you want to go the EUMIUI or IMUI Global you have to unlock the bootloader, however, with the Global Version you can have the bootloader locked while you are on the official Global ROM with OTA updates working normally)

samkatta said:
There will not be a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as the phone is already available on the Xiaomi Global website and on the spec only listed is the 4GB/64GB variant.
It's all up to you to decide on which version you want, keeping in mind a couple of things:
First, no need to wait for a Global Version of the 6GB/128GB variant as it's not coming ever.
Second, there is no difference between both variants except for the memory difference (obviously) and how would you like your bootloader be locked or unlocked (with the Chinese version to stay on locked bootloader you'll have to remain on the Chinese Firmware pathway but if you want to go the EUMIUI or IMUI Global you have to unlock the bootloader, however, with the Global Version you can have the bootloader locked while you are on the official Global ROM with OTA updates working normally)
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Hi
Good day sir
Please I need to understand you properly on this, am a novice here and am sorry for the way I will put my questions as below.
If I buy the Chinese version from aliexpress 6gb/128gb,would I get regular MIUI update from xiaomi and also newer android update without any tweak on the ROM?
The thing there is am not familiar with locked and unlocked bootloader as am scared of bricking the device at any attempt.
I just want to buy and enjoy my device without any tweak on rom
Also, I do read that the Chinese version, has mix up of language when tunned to English (has English and Chinese writing). How true is it?
Please I need answers before I make an order.
Thanks

uche715 said:
Hi
Good day sir
Please I need to understand you properly on this, am a novice here and am sorry for the way I will put my questions as below.
If I buy the Chinese version from aliexpress 6gb/128gb,would I get regular MIUI update from xiaomi and also newer android update without any tweak on the ROM?
The thing there is am not familiar with locked and unlocked bootloader as am scared of bricking the device at any attempt.
I just want to buy and enjoy my device without any tweak on rom
Also, I do read that the Chinese version, has mix up of language when tunned to English (has English and Chinese writing). How true is it?
Please I need answers before I make an order.
Thanks
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If you are not going to modify your phones' firmware and stay on the original firmware then you'll be good to go and you will get regular OTA updates from the official Xiaomi servers but keep in mind that this would be the Chinese firmware pathway all the time for you.
The Chinese firmware has English language but as you said there are some here and there mix up but it will not interfere with your daily use of the device but it's there (you'll find some naming in the menu in Chinese)
The other thing, is that the Chinese version doesn't have Google Play or any other Google services but you can install these easily from an app that is available on a Chinese app store pre-installed on the Chinese version.
So, if you are ok with all of the above you can get the 6GB/128GB version but if you are not feeling much comfortable of Chinese lettering here and there and some Chinese apps on your device then go with the 4GB/64GB version.
By the way, there will not be much difference of performance between the 2 devices (if any at all) if you are wondering about that and for the storage the device has a Micro SD slot and you can have all the storage that you want with that.

Hi,
I will try to make things more clear : ....
I have ordered and received from a known Chinese internet site
(not my first order with them)
"[Official Global ROM]Xiaomi Mi Max 3 6.9 Inch 4G LTE Smartphone Snapdragon 636 6GB 128GB 12.0MP+5.0MP Dual Rear Cameras Android 8.1 5500mAh Type-C OTG Touch ID - Black:"
Before shipping i have inquired :
" Is the "official Global Rom" genuine by Xiaomi or flashed by ********* ??? is the box original sealed or open ???"
The answer was :
"Dear friend,
Thanks for your inquiry
Sorry for the late reply
this item is Official Global ROM by xiaomi
it is packed by original sealed box
please do not worry
Hope you enjoy your shipping!
Best regards
The Phone was received relatively fast @ 9th. October very nice Mi Max 3 very responsive with "MIUI Global 9.x.x.x....."
Few days later got an OTA "UPDATE Alert" to MIUI Global 10.0.1.0 Stable (OEDMIFH)
The update performed in few minutes all looks good up to i found on the XDA site
The link to "Mi Product Authentication" :
https://www.mi.com/en/verify/#/en/tab/imei
I have clicked the IMEI and found this :
小米Max3 全网通版 6GB内存 黑色 128GB
Thank you for choosing Xiaomi!
However, the device you purchased is not an official global version and user experience may be affected. Next time, please purchase the official global version of the device through officially authorized channels.
(could not upload a pic.)
Started searching 6/128 Global found out there no such version on the market ....
Opened a dispute on Pay Pal
Waiting for Answers ......

You should never listen to a vendor regarding this information without thorough research. That's why Xiaomi implemented the new 720 hour official bootloader unlock.

mmarcus10 said:
Hi,
I will try to make things more clear : ....
I have ordered and received from a known Chinese internet site
(not my first order with them)
"[Official Global ROM]Xiaomi Mi Max 3 6.9 Inch 4G LTE Smartphone Snapdragon 636 6GB 128GB 12.0MP+5.0MP Dual Rear Cameras Android 8.1 5500mAh Type-C OTG Touch ID - Black:"
Before shipping i have inquired :
" Is the "official Global Rom" genuine by Xiaomi or flashed by ********* ??? is the box original sealed or open ???"
The answer was :
"Dear friend,
Thanks for your inquiry
Sorry for the late reply
this item is Official Global ROM by xiaomi
it is packed by original sealed box
please do not worry
Hope you enjoy your shipping!
Best regards
The Phone was received relatively fast @ 9th. October very nice Mi Max 3 very responsive with "MIUI Global 9.x.x.x....."
Few days later got an OTA "UPDATE Alert" to MIUI Global 10.0.1.0 Stable (OEDMIFH)
The update performed in few minutes all looks good up to i found on the XDA site
The link to "Mi Product Authentication" :
https://www.mi.com/en/verify/#/en/tab/imei
I have clicked the IMEI and found this :
小米Max3 全网通版 6GB内存 黑色 128GB
Thank you for choosing Xiaomi!
However, the device you purchased is not an official global version and user experience may be affected. Next time, please purchase the official global version of the device through officially authorized channels.
(could not upload a pic.)
Started searching 6/128 Global found out there no such version on the market ....
Opened a dispute on Pay Pal
Waiting for Answers ......
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The Rom , like mine is official.The method they used was unofficial.As there is no 128gb International version phone in existence. You will always get a Chinese version 128gb phone, as seen when you check the IMEI software link. With the "Official rom" loaded by the person you purchased it from.
To do that, they had to unwrap the Chinese version phone, Install the "Official rom" and then send it to you.What they did wrong was state to you that the phone was in a sealed box.If you are concerned with having a Chinese version of the phone, i would suggest you try to return it and downgrade to the Official 64gb International version phone in a sealed box with the same software on board.
I Personally more than happy with my 128GB Chinese phone with the International Rom loaded.

I wouldn't have opened that dispute TBH.
The Chinese 6gb / 128gb model is still the best one on the market, and let's face it: you would have installed the Xiaomi.eu ROM on the "official" global version anyway, just to get theme support and rid of the ads.