Official Android Oreo Update Rolling Out to the ZenFone 3 ZE520KL/ZE552KL

When it comes to the Android Oreo update, ASUS has promised to release the update for ZenFone 4 at December 2017 and ZenFone 3. After Rolling out an Oreo update for ZenFone 4 in December 2017 it seems ZenFone 3 is the next priority. 

The oreo update for ZenFone 3 ZE520KL and ZE552KL was officially released on today system updates. It takes about one week for the system to complete the autopush, if you did not receive the updation, please go to 【Setting】->【About】->【System Update】to update manaully.

Android 8.0 Oreo includes picture-in-picture functionality, enabling users to continue watching a video while using another app.

There are also new battery life improvements, better auto-fill options and notification indicators on app icons.

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First Look: Oreo ZENUI on ASUS ZenFone 3

The ASUS ZenFone 3 released back in August 2016, but ASUS still giving software updates regularly to ZenFone 3 Series. At the launch of ZenFone 4 ASUS also promise to give ZenFone 3 update to Android Oreo 8.0. And back to previous news about ZenFone 3 running android oreo 8.0 beta, today ZenFoneblog will show some Android 8.0 ZenUI  previews on ZenFone 3 ZE520KL.

Being based on the latest Android version 8.0, most key of Oreo features like picture-in-picture mode, improved background app limiting and notification updates are all there.

Based on styling and look there is no big different between Nougat and Oreo. 

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[ROM][Android 7.0] ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL ZE552KL Nougat Firmware

In this post I will share Full Firmware .zip Nougat for ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL and ZE552KL. Before you update to Nougat make sure backup your data and update to the latest Marshmallow. To OTA or automatic update, go to settings>about>system update>check for update if you want manual update you can download the firmware via links below,

ZENFONE 3 ZE520KL Nougat Official firmware: 
WW VERSION
Version WW-14.2015.1701.8  (WW) 

Description

ASUS ZenFone3 ZE520KL software Image：WW-14.2015.1701.8 (Android N) for WW SKU only* Improvement Item： 1. Upgrade from Android M to Android N 2. Remove ""Share Link"" For user who upgrade from Android M to Android N, ASUS Share link will not work properly, please use the following alternative solutions. Other alternative apps:  If you want to share files across LAN, you can use ASUS file manager's Network place and wireless transfer function. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.filemanager  If you want to useWiFi hotspotto share files toWindows 10 PCor Android devices, you can also use ""ZenLink"" which is compatible with Share Link. http://www.zenui.com/zenlink/" 3. Remove redundant app shortcuts “Audio Wizard”, “Splendid”, “System update” and “Flashlight” from all apps menu.  How to turn on Audio Wizard? (System settings > Sound& Vibration > Audio Wizard or Quick settings > Add Audio wizard tile)  How to turn on Splendid? (System settings > Display > Splendid)  How to check system update? (System settings > System Update)  How to turn on flashlight? (Quick settings > Flashlight) => For users who upgraded from Android M to Android N and have upgraded ASUS Flashlight from Google Play Store before (Flashlight APK still exist in their data partition), they can still launch ASUS Flashlight from all apps menu." 4. Remove ”PC Suite” (CD ROM) 5. Remove ShakeShake from ZenMotion. 6. The preloaded Holo Spiral, Bubbles, Black Hole, and Phase Beam live wallpapers are not compatible with Android N and will be removed after system update. Steps of Update:  1.Check software version of your device** 2.Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item) 3.Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, . 4.Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version. 5.Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only. *How to know the device model?  Path: Settings->About-> Model number Example: ASUS_Z00ED **How to know the device software version?  Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number ***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system

File Size	1.7 GB Full Firmware
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ZENFONE 3 ZE522KL Nougat Official firmware: 
WW VERSION
Version WW-14.2015.1701.8 (WW) 

Description

ASUS ZenFone3 ZE522KL software Image：WW-14.2015.1701.8 (Android N) for WW SKU only* Improvement Item： 1. Upgrade from Android M to Android N 2. Remove ""Share Link"" For user who upgrade from Android M to Android N, ASUS Share link will not work properly, please use the following alternative solutions. Other alternative apps:  If you want to share files across LAN, you can use ASUS file manager's Network place and wireless transfer function. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.filemanager  If you want to useWiFi hotspotto share files toWindows 10 PCor Android devices, you can also use ""ZenLink"" which is compatible with Share Link. http://www.zenui.com/zenlink/" 3. Remove redundant app shortcuts “Audio Wizard”, “Splendid”, “System update” and “Flashlight” from all apps menu.  How to turn on Audio Wizard? (System settings > Sound& Vibration > Audio Wizard or Quick settings > Add Audio wizard tile)  How to turn on Splendid? (System settings > Display > Splendid)  How to check system update? (System settings > System Update)  How to turn on flashlight? (Quick settings > Flashlight) => For users who upgraded from Android M to Android N and have upgraded ASUS Flashlight from Google Play Store before (Flashlight APK still exist in their data partition), they can still launch ASUS Flashlight from all apps menu." 4. Remove ”PC Suite” (CD ROM) 5. Remove ShakeShake from ZenMotion. 6. The preloaded Holo Spiral, Bubbles, Black Hole, and Phase Beam live wallpapers are not compatible with Android N and will be removed after system update. Steps of Update:  1.Check software version of your device** 2.Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item) 3.Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, . 4.Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version. 5.Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only. *How to know the device model?  Path: Settings->About-> Model number Example: ASUS_Z00ED **How to know the device software version?  Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number ***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system

File Size	1.7 GB Full Firmware
Download from	Full Firmware

How to Update with this .zip ROM ?

1. Via ADB Sideload or
2. Copy and Paste this .zip to Internal Storage ( Update notice will be pop up in your zenfone screen) and click update. or
3. Update via SDCard (Copy and paste .zip to SD Card then open recovery and choose apply update from sdcard)

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How to Enter Recovery Mode, Wipe Cache and Wipe Data on ASUS Zenfone 3

ZenFone 3 Recovery Mode

What is recovery?  In Android, recovery refers to the dedicated, bootable partition that has the recovery console installed.  A combination of key presses (or instructions from a command line) will boot your phone to recovery, where you can find tools to help repair (recover) your installation as well as install official OS updates. 

Today Asus Zenfone Blog will teach you How to Enter Recovery Mode, Wipe Data via recovery and Wipe Cache on ASUS Zenfone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ZenFone 3 Zoom, ZenFone Ultra and ZenFone 3 Max.

Entering Recovery Mode

1. Power Off your ZenFone
   
2. After Completely turn off Press Volume Down + Power, and there will be Recovery Mode
   
3. Power button to choose and Volume up/down to move highlight 

Wipe Data

Wipe data ZenFone 3 via Recovery

1. Enter Recovery Mode
2. Choose wipe data/factory reset
3. This action will remove all data from your device

Wipe Cache

Wipe Cache ZenFone 3 via Recovery

1. Enter Recovery Mode
2. Choose Wipe cache partition
3. This action will remove phone cache

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How to Install Xposed on ZenFone 3

In the modern age of root customizations, there's no better tool to start with than the Xposed Framework. Created by Rovo89 roughly two years ago, the framework lays the ground upon which "modules" can be applied to tweak various aspects of apps, and even Android's interface. Today zenfoneblog will teach you How to Install Xposed on your ASUS ZenFone 3. Your ZenFone 3 must be rooted to perform this tutorial (Tutorial for root here). Perform Nand backup is recommended before install xposed framework.

Installing Xposed Framework

1. Download xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64.zip (Download)
2. Copy to ZenFone 3 Internal Storage/SD Card
3. Go to TWRP Recovery
   
4. Choose install and select xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64.zip
   
5. Wait until finish
6. Reboot
7. Download and Install Xposed 3.1.1 apk (Download)
8. Done

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ASUS begins rolling out Nougat update to ZenFone 3

The Zenfone 3 was launched during Computex on 30 May 2016. The new smartphone has reached the international market for the suggested price of $249. ZenFone 3 ZE552KL which comes with a 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage; and the ZE520KL with a 5.2-inch display, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. ASUS made significant changes in the design of the new Zenfone 3. It’s thinner, sleeker and more durable with an all-metal aluminum-grade body.

It looks like the wait for Android Nougat on the ZenFone 3 ZE520KL and ZenFone 3 ZE552KL is almost over, as The firmware update has begun roll out to users in the Philippines, and will surely reach other supported another regions soon. In addition to the new Nougat update, and all the features that it contains Split screen, screen saver, etc (You can see the screenshots of nougat beta version here)

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Preview: ZenFone 3 Android 7.0 Nougat

The Zenfone 3 was launched during Computex on 30 May 2016. The new smartphone has reached the international market for the suggested price of $249. ZenFone 3 ZE552KL which comes with a 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage; and the ZE520KL with a 5.2-inch display, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. ASUS made significant changes in the design of the new Zenfone 3. It’s thinner, sleeker and more durable with an all-metal aluminum-grade body. 

ASUS released two versions of the Zenfone 3 – the ZE552KL with 5.5-inch screen, ZE520KL with 5.2-inch screen. Although varying in screen sizes, the two have Full HD Super IPS+ display mounted with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3. Pixel density also differs at 401ppi and 424ppi.

Software is being handled by Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0. ASUS made few tweaks for the Zenfone 3’s UI like a more vibrant color scheme and rounder icons. 

The highly-anticipated Android 7.0 Nougat update for the ZenFone 3 has finally arrived through a leaked pictures (Courtesy of Kompas) Here are some pictures:

Android 7.0 Nougat finally has the ability to run two apps on the screen at the same time. This is an excellent solution that many ZenFone users have wanted for a very long time. Even if you don’t use it super often, this is one of those things you’ll be really glad exists when the time comes and you need to see two things on the screen at once.

On N, things are different and mostly for the best. The same file triggers a download notification with a very easy to spot Cancel button.

With Google re-purposing Daydream as the namesake for its VR platform, a new name was needed for the previous Daydream feature. That new name is Screen Saver, which makes so much more sense than Daydream did in its previous incarnation. Android screen savers still work in the same fashion as they always have.

Asus is now being tested in ZenFone 3 Nougat and will release updates when it's really stabilized.

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ZenFone 3 One Click Tool (Root, Unlock Bootloader, TWRP)

Today ZenFoneblog will share an useful tool for ZenFone 3 owner. This ZenFone 3 One Click tool is created by xda user EypCnn. With ZenFone 3 One Click tool you can Unlock bootloader, Root, flash TWRP etc in easy way.

Functions:

• Check connection status
• Bootloader Unlocker
• Flash TWRP
• Root Flasher
• ADB Shell
• Erase /system, /data and /cache
• DPI Changer
• Resrart Menu
• Xposed Installer
• Xposed Framework
• Root Checker

How to Use:

1. Download and extract the zip
2. Install ADB if you don't have it (Download)
3. Enable USB Debugging on your Zenfone (Settings>Developer Options)
4. Open ZenFone 3 One Click tool

Download: https://mega.nz/#!3owBnB4a!7nHhNsEmK660m86t92KXuaP9pcqXy5HUVcZfD58p4JM

Screenshoots:

Source and Credit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/how-to/tool-zenfone-3-one-click-tool-t3507417

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Android 7.0 Nougat Beta Tester Recruiting

Today on ASUS ZenFone official forum or ZenTalk posted a thread about ZenFone 3 Android 7.0 Nougat Beta Tester Recruiting. This Beta tester recruitment is part of testing new ZenFone 3 Android Nougat Firmware before it launch to ZenFone 3 user globally. Recruitment available until 31 December 2016. You can apply the Beta Tester program HERE but only ZenFone 3 ZE552KL with WW (Worldwide) SKU who can apply this Beta Tester program.

What are required to be a Beta Tester?  

1. Be a member of ZenTalk  (Sign up now)  
2. Own a ZenFone 3 (ZE552KL)
3. Be willing to provide detailed information including IMEI, Serial Number(SN), Current Firmware for the beta test setting  (how to Check your ZenFone information)
4. Be able to read and provide feedback in English
5. Be familiar with Android operating system
6. Understand the Beta Firmware may not be as stable as the official release version.

What will Beta Testers have?  

1. Get the latest firmware (Beta Version) by FOTA and experience the latest Zen UI features
2. Authorized to access the restricted board
3. Get a Beta Tester welcome badge
4. Be given 5 Zen credits by reporting a valid bug
5. All beta testing phone will be under the original terms of the warranty service.

What are the responsibilities of a Beta Tester?

1. Participate every Beta version release and test on a daily basis
2. Report valid bugs with the correct format
3. Maintain confidentiality of the Beta Testing program
4. Be sure to post all beta-testing related issues in beta restricted board 

Source: ZenTalk Global

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ZenFone 3 ZE520KL and ZE552KL Unlock Bootloader

Today Asus ZenFone Blog will share how to unlock bootloader on ZenFone 3 ZE520KL/ZE552KL:

ZenFone 3 ZE520KL:

Description	Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader(for Andriod M) Notice: 1. Update your software image to V 13.16.5.36 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.
File Size	474.67 KBytesupdate 2016/09/29
Download from	Global

ZenFone 3 ZE552KL:

Description	Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader for Andriod M Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader Notice: 1. Update your software image to V 13.16.5.36 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.
File Size	474.67 KBytesupdate 2016/09/29
Download from	Global

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL Stock ROM and Kernel

Today ZenFoneblog will post about ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL Stock ROM and Kernel. Stock ROMs are the ones which come by default in Android phones or tablets. These are customized versions of Android done by mobile companies to make their devices unique in looks and features. With this stock ROM you can recover from bootloop/crash/want to back to default ROM.

How to Flash?

1. Via ADB Sideload (Tutorial)

ZENFONE 3 Ultra ZU680KL: 
WW VERSION
Version WW-13.6.6.17(WW) 

Description

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra=ZU680KL(A001) software Image: V13.6.6.17 for WW SKU only* For more information please refer to: TW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes WW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes Steps of Update:  1. Check software version of your device** 2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item) 3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, . 4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version. 5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only. *How to know the device model?  Path: Settings->About-> Model number Example: ASUS_Z00ED **How to know the device software version?  Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number ***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system

File Size	1.61 GB
Download from	Global

ZENFONE 3 Ultra ZU680KL Kernel: 
Version V13_6_6_15

File Size	119MB
Download from	Global

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