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Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
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Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL

Released: 2016, October. Released 2016, OctoberPrice: About 130 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 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelAsus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsGlacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
ModelsX00AD, X00BD, X00ADC, ZB500KL, ZB500KG
Single5 MP, f/2.0, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global, India
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28, 38, 41 - Brazil
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, October. Released 2016, October
Stand-byUp to 440 h (3G)
Announced2016, October. Released 2016, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.7 x 70.9 x 11.3 mm (5.66 x 2.79 x 0.44 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL Overview

About Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (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 Go ZB500KL 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 Go ZB500KL?

The Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL 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 Go ZB500KL 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 Go ZB500KL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL.