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Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)
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Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)

Released: 2014, June. Released 2014, JulyPrice: 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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandAsus
ModelAsus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsCharcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
ModelsT00P
Single2 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20 - EU
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, June. Released 2014, July
Stand-byUp to 395 h (3G)
Announced2014, June. Released 2014, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 20 h 40 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) Overview

About Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (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 5 A500KL (2014) 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 5 A500KL (2014)?

The Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) 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 5 A500KL (2014) 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 5 A500KL (2014) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014).