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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

Released: 2016, July. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 230 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
CPUQuad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsTitanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
ModelsX008D, X008DA, X008DC, X00KD
Single5 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight148 g (5.22 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 41 - Taiwan
ChargingReverse wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, July. Released 2016, August
Stand-byUp to 720 h (3G)
Announced2016, July. Released 2016, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 87 h
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Overview

About Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL?

The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL.