How to update asus zenfone 5 t00j lollipop

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Why KitKat Sucks?
How to Update Zenfone 5 to Lollipop
Why You Need to Update to Lollipop ?
How to install Android Lollipop v3.23.40.60 on Asus Zenfone 5:

My current firmware is ASUS_T00J_WW_user_2.22.40.54_20151120_16 running non-rooted Kitkat 4.4.2 and I've followed a few guides from the ASUS site in an attempt to update from Kitkat to Lollipop. The guide had me download this file: UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-3.23.40.52-user.zip (but had to get it from androidhostfile though because I couldn't find the official one from ASUS, as they seem to be already removed) and followed the rest of the instructions (copy the file into phone's Internal Storage, disconnect USB, check notification area for update). My phone does recognize the system update file and tapping the relevant notification starts the process, but it will only work for a few seconds and then abruptly exit and proceed to reboot normally. It will show this: i.imgur.com/H41GeyE.jpg and then disappear and reboot the phone (notice the progress bar). In short, updating fails.

Any ideas, suggestions how to solve this? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I finally updated my phone to Lollipop. I’ve waited forever to get Lollipop update on my Asus Zenfone 5. So, last week I decided to update it myself.

Asus Zenfone 5 is a flagship phone from Asus. When I purchased it on Sept 2014, It came with Android Jelly Bean (4.3) and few months later KitKat update pop on my phone.

Of course, I updated it right away. But, little did I know that it was a very bad decision. I definitely think that they will update it to lollipop. I also own an Asus tablet phone, and it got lollipop update couple month after it release.

But that update never came to my phone. They even release tons of new phones in Zenfone lineup with Lollipop, and discontinued Zenfone 5 model.

Asus keep canceling the release date for lollipop, saying that Google rejected their build (? – can’t remember where I read it) But some speculate it’s a marketing trick to push their pricier new lineup and “kill” the cheaper older model.

Why KitKat Sucks?

It’s simple. External apps cannot write on MicroSD card. What the hell did Google Android team thinking? Android didn’t even have build in file manager.

Luckly Zenfone have it (developed by Asus along with other enhancement). So it’s not a total garbage. Asus file manager is fine but lack of crucial features I often use. FYI: My preferred file manager for Android is ES File Explorer.

How to Update Zenfone 5 to Lollipop

It’s actually very simple. Follow this step by step:

NOTE: This tutorial is WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Use it at your own RISK.

#1. Check your build version

Go to “Settings > About > Software Information” and check the build number. If you updated your Zenfone to KitKat and never miss an update, you should see long code with something like WW.2.22.40.54.

If you use previous version (Jelly Bean). It’s best to update it first to KitKat. Build number WW.2.22.40.53 is also file to update to Lollipop.

#2. Download the Lollipop package for Zenfone

You can download it here:

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-3.23.40.52-user.zip

The file size is 700mb.

So, this Zenfone 5 Lollipop package update is actually from Asus, I wonder why they didn’t push the update to user.

You need to download it using your phone default downloader/browser.

#3. Install the package

After you download the file put it in the “root folder” of your phone internal storage (move it from “Downloads” folder to a directory above it).

And then restart your Zenfone 5. After restart, you should get the upgrade notification (little triangle) in your status bar.

Just update it like regular updates, and wait until it’s done installing Lollipop and updating your apps.

#4. Install another update

After the update completed, go to “Settings > About > System Update” and click “Check Updates” again. You should get another update (smaller at around 70-80mb). I believe this update is for all Lollipop.

#5. That’s it.

I’ve used this update for a week and I don’t notice any problem.

Why You Need to Update to Lollipop ?

Apps can write/manage your external storage.

It got better/more advance file/folder permission system. And it allow apps to manage and modify folders in external drive. this means your large 32GB MicroSD card is finally useful.

You can move your games to your MicroSD Card and it will work fine. You can use any file manager you choose. You can use any camera apps to prettify your selfie and allow that app to save your photos to MicroSD card, etc.

WebView module as separate Apps/Library

FYI: WebView is a library in Android to render web pages.

Starting from Lollipop, Google separate WebView Module as an App and no longer include it in the Operating System. That means we can get rapid update of web page engine from Google App Store instead of waiting for the provider to push the update along with the operating system (which they probably will never do).

Source: Asus ZenTalk Forum.

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500CG (T00F) WW, A501CG(T00J) WW) is one of the popular 5-inch Android smartphone in the Zenfone series. The device was announced along with Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 4 which sports 6-inch and 4-inch display respectively. All this Zenfone smartphone had a good sale’s number all over the global market due to its quality specs and features. The handset was launched back in 2014 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of the box. As the sales of Zenfone 5 was really good, the company didn’t want to disappoint the users by not providing timely Android updates. Earlier the device got Android 4.4 KitKat update and now the company is pushing the new material design Android 5.0 Lollipop update.

The Android Lollipop update carries the build number v3.23.40.60 and is available via OTA (over-the-air). The update brings bug fixes, removes certain pre-installed apps, new features and much more. If you still doesn’t received Android Lollipop v3.23.40.60 firmware update for Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (T00F) WW, A501CG(T00J) WW then do check the below procedure for manually installing the update.

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Early preparations:

This update guide is only for Asus Zenfone 5 with model number A500CG (T00F) WW, A501CG(T00J) WW. To confirm, go to settings > about phone.
Take backup of all your personal files and charge the device to at least 75% or more.
The device should be running on build v3.23.40.52, if not download the build from Asus official website. You can flash by following the below similar steps.

How to install Android Lollipop v3.23.40.60 on Asus Zenfone 5:

Step 1: Download Android 5.0 Lollipop update ASUS_T00F-WW-3.23.40.60-user.zip file to your computer.

Step 2: Connect your device with computer with original USB cable and transfer the update .zip file to root folder of device internal storage.

Step 3: Disconnect your smartphone from PC and restart it. (In order to restart, press and hold power button for a while and choose restart from the available options.)

Step 4: Soon after successful restart of your Zenfone 5, an update notification pop-ups on your screen. Tao on it to continue.

Step 5: Now the device will show the message “Select Update Package”. Now tap on it and choose the update .zip file which earlier you have copied to device internal storage.

Step 6: That’s it! The device will automatically install the latest Android Lollipop firmware.

Step 7: The Zenfone 5 will reboots into normal mode. Now you have installed v3.2340.60 Lollipop update on your smartphone.

Any issues during or after the procedure, do leave a comment below.