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

Setup Android adb for Wifi debug

To enable Android Debug Bridge (adb) debug via WiFi, connect IP address with the command:

$ adb connect <Android device IP>

or

$ adb connect <Android device IP>:<port>

example:
$ adb connect 192.168.1.111
(the default port number is 5555)

remark:
In my own case, i need to run the command adb tcpip (with usb connected) before connect at the first time:
$ adb tcpip 5555


FAQ:
- Android ADB device offline
- unable to connect to <ip address>:<port>

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

Check idVendor and idProduct of USB device, Arduino Uno

To check idVendor and idProduct of Arduino Uno, on Ubuntu, enter Linux command dmesg or lsusb after Uno inserted.

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

Mirror Zenfone5 , Mirror 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 and install root explorer.
2. Download firmware V1.14.40.50 version (Zenfone 5 , Zenfone 6)
3. Download ADB (Here)
4. Extract downloaded firmware on ADB folder, there is .zip after extract then extract .zip again and copy fastboot.img , boot.img and at (recovery folder) copy recovery-from-boot.p , (etc folder) copy install-recovery.sh . Now you must have fastboot.img, boot.img, recovery-from-boot.p, and install-recovery.sh (place them to ADB folder)
   
5. Open install-recovery.sh with Notepad/Notepad++ replace /system/recovery-from-boot.p with /data/local/tmp/recovery-from-boot.p

   

   before

   
   

   

   after

6. Copy recovery-from-boot.p and install-recovery.sh in your internal memory then Open rootexplorer copy those 2 files and paste at /data/local/tmp/ and turn off your zenfone.
7. Go to droidboot (Power Button + Volume up) then connect your zenfone to PC/laptop with usb cable
8. At ADB folder press shift + right click and choose open command here
9. Type fastboot devices, see if the device is connected or not
10. Type fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img  and wait until finish
11. Type fastboot flash boot boot.img and wait until finish
12. Restart your Zenfone
13. After enter homescreen Type at CMD adb shell then su , there will pop up superuser and click grant
14. Type CMD sh data/local/tmp/install-recovery.sh then Turn off your Zenfone
15. Rename firmware that you download earlier to update.zip (downloaded firmware->extract choose zip after extract not the first one)
16.  Go to droidboot (Power+volume up) choose recovery there will be android robot logo "no command" click volume down then volume up then release volume up.
17. choose update from adb sideload
18. at CMD type adb sideload update.zip and wait until finish
19. Wipe data and Wipe cache (How? Here) Reboot.
20. Download the latest firmware and repeat step 15-19 with the latest firmware file
    

Method 2

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. 

 Method3
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)

========================================================================

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

Android Eclipse tips: switch between Automatic and manual target modes

In Eclipse and ADT, you can select launching your app automatically select suitable AVD/device, or manually select.

By default, a run configuration uses the automatic target mode in order to select an AVD/device. If your run configuration uses manual mode, then the "device chooser" is presented every time that your application is run, so that you can select which AVD/device to use.
~ http://developer.android.com/tools/building/building-eclipse.html#RunConfig

To set Run Configuration:

• Right click your project -> Run As -> Run Configurations...
  
  
• or, Click the arrow (downward) beside the Play button (green arrow) on the top menu -> Run Configurations...
  

In Run Configuration Dialog, select your project under Android Application on the left, select Target, then select your expect Deployment Target Selection Mode.

Migrating to Android for iOS Developers

Migrating to Android for iOS Developers gives you—as an experienced native iOS app developer—the skills to learn native Android apps development from scratch. Starting with preparing your Android integrated development environment and introducing just enough Android application framework fundamentals, you’ll understand how to create a simple but meaningful HelloAndroid project immediately.

Migrating to Android for iOS Developers

This book provides the guidelines and tutorial projects to show you how to translate your existing iOS app to the Android platform. You’ll use your mobile app knowledge to structure your Android apps in a similar way to how you would structure your iOS apps. To implement use cases with detailed screens, the most common mobile topics are discussed, including user interfaces, managing data, and networking with remote services. As you move through the book, you’ll create Android apps with rich UI components to handle common CRUD operations locally and remotely.

There are many Android goodies described in the book. Instead of relying on routine text descriptions, you’ll discover the uniqueness of Android and appreciate the many features that are unique to the platform. This book also explores more powerful mobile UX patterns that are commonly used on the iOS and Android platforms.

When you finish reading Migrating to Android for iOS Developers, you’ll be an Android developer as well as an iOS developer. And, you will be fully convinced you can do everything in Android that you can do in iOS.
What you’ll learn
• How to maximize your existing iOS mobile knowledge to learn Android programming skills
• How to use the Android integrated development environment with the Eclipse ADT plugin
• How to translate your existing iOS code to Android with the following common mobile topics:
° Common mobile screen navigation patterns
° User interface components and UI animations
° Storing data
° Networking and using remote services
° Using system apps
° Maps and location awareness
° Mobile search frameworks
° Mobile analytics

Who this book is for
This book is for iOS app developers—like you—who want to port their native iOS app to become an Android app. Also, if you are not an iOS developer, but already familiar with mobile apps, then this book can also help you understand Android development with step-by-step instructions and tutorial projects.

Table of Contents
1. Setup Development Environment
2. Android Programming BasicsChapter
3. Structure your App and Break it into Components
4. Implement Piece by Piece
5. More About Android Application Components
6. Android Application Resources
7. Common Mobile Use Cases
8. Pulling it all together - Recap with a Case Study
9. Appendix

Beginning Google Glass Development

Beginning Google Glass Development is your number one resource for learning how to develop for Google Glass--the paradigm-shifting mobile computing platform taking the world by storm now and for years to come. Mobile developers have always had to think for the future, and right now that means getting started with Google Glass.

Beginning Google Glass Development

This book is incredibly hands-on with many exciting projects. You will learn the basics of Glass and how to set up your development environment, through to every Glass development topic using Glass Development Kit (GDK):
• Glass User Interface
• Camera and Image Processing
• Video: Basics and Applications
• Voice and Audio
• Network, Bluetooth, and Social
• Locations, Map, and Sensors
• Graphics, Animation, and Games

You will also learn how to develop enterprise and web-based Glass apps using the Mirror API. Each topic is full of examples that illustrate what Glass can truly do and help you quickly start developing your own apps.

Jeff Tang has successfully developed mobile, web, and enterprise apps on many platforms, and cares immensely about user experience. He brings his vast knowledge to this book through cool and practical examples, which will excite and tantalize your creativity.

This book is for any developer who is keen to start developing for Glass with GDK or the Mirror API. Whether you are an Android, iOS, web, or enterprise developer, you do not want to miss the chance that Glass becomes the next big thing. Get started with Beginning Google Glass Development and be inspired today.

What you’ll learn
• Glass User Interface
• Camera and Image Processing
• Video: Basics and Applications
• Voice and Audio
• Network, Bluetooth, and Social
• Locations, Map, and Sensors
• Graphics, Animation, and Games

Who this book is for
This book is for any developer who is keen to start developing for Glass. You may have worked with iOS apps, Android apps, or both – but you can start developing with Glass today using this book.

Table of Contents
01 - Getting Started
02 - Hello Glass! Your First GDK Glassware
03 - Glass User Interface
04 - Camera and Image Processing
05 - Video: Basics and Applications
06 - Voice and Audio
07 - Networking, Bluetooth, and Social
08 - Locations, Maps, and Sensors
09 - Graphics, Animations, and Games
10 - The Mirror API (The Mirror API and Enterprise Apps)