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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL

Released: 2015, March. Released 2015, MarchPrice: About 180 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
CPUDual-core 1.6 GHz
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~65.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandAsus
ModelAsus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsCharcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
ModelsZ00D
SAR EU0.43 W/kg (head)
Single2 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetIntel Atom Z2560
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28 - Taiwan
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, March. Released 2015, March
Stand-byUp to 360 h (3G)
Announced2015, March. Released 2015, March
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 28 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.1 x 71.5 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.43 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL Overview

About Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Intel Atom Z2560 , 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 2 ZE500CL 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 2 ZE500CL?

The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL 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 2 ZE500CL 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 2 ZE500CL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL.