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Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
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Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 210 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), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelAsus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack/Ceramic White/Silver/Purple/Aqua Blue/Sheer Gold/Glamour Red
ModelsZ00ED
Single5 MP, f/2.0, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 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
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - Global
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, August
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.7 x 71.5 x 10.5 mm (5.66 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL Overview

About Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 2GB RAM, 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 2 Laser ZE500KL 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 Laser ZE500KL?

The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL 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 Laser ZE500KL 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 Laser ZE500KL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL 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 Laser ZE500KL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL.