Looking forward for Asus to solve the problem of battery drain when Location is on, even at Battery Saving, the drain is quite significant.

This post has been edited by xtemujin: Oct 12 2014, 08:09 PM

I've to be frank quite frustrating as no choices for a rugged case for the ZF6 like from Otterbox or UAG.

I've to agree, finally able to root my ZF6 and now no more battery drain when Location is On.

Cheers.

Install Battery Doctor to check what app is running.

Settings - Lock screen - Owner info

Actually a lot of us here have given the advice not to upgrade to Kitkat if you've read the forum.

The downgrade tutorial was also listed in the forum.

http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2014/09/how-to...an-Zenfone.html

All gps will need clear sky to get the satellite signal.

Tha assisted gps, agps, uses cellphone tower to get a location fix.

This post has been edited by xtemujin: Nov 4 2014, 06:56 AM

Yeah, I'm also noticing that there is a battery drain after I updated the Zen UI app.

I've just uninstalled the Zen launcher and had to reinstall the apps again.

Updated the Zen laucher after reading about the update.

Now, back to the battery drain again, 1% battery drop per hour on standby.

Have to uninstall again.

Yes, system update for Zenfone 6 too, V2.20.40.13.

My Zenfone 6 is the WW version.

Must go to Settings -> System Updates.

HTH.

The root still intact after the firmware update?

I've updated the firmware on my Zenfone 6.

You'll need to reroot after the update.

Cheers.

This post has been edited by xtemujin: Nov 12 2014, 07:19 PM

Asustek to add second chip partner to ZenFone 2 series
By CNA | 13 November 2014 Thursday | 14:27 (GMT+8)

Taiwan's Asustek said Wednesday that it plans to add a second chip supplier for the successor of its low-cost ZenFone range as part of efforts to double its smartphone shipments next year.

Asustek CEO Jerry Shen told the press at an investor conference that the company intends to launch its ZenFone 2 models at the Consumer Electronics Show in the United States in January next year, with a starting price tag of NT$9,990 (US$327).

All of the new phones scheduled for release at the annual trade show will be powered by Intel chips and will support 4G LTE connectivity, Shen said, adding that LTE-enabled phones will account for about 30%-40% of Asustek's total smartphone shipments in 2015.

The company estimates that it will ship 8 million smartphones this year and 16 million units next year, as it plans to expand the availability of ZenFones to about 20 markets globally from 14 markets this year, while putting more focus on China and Japan, he added.

To achieve that aggressive shipment target, Shen said, Asustek will team up with a second chip supplier to produce cheaper ZenFone 2 models priced at NT$4,990 (US$162.94).

The second-platform ZenFone 2 will include variants that will be launched in January with two major Chinese wireless carriers–China Mobile and China Telecom–with some other models designed for the global market, according to Shen, who declined to name the second chip supplier.

The CEO forecast that Asustek's smartphone business will turn profitable for the whole of next year and make up about 15% of the company's 2015 full-year revenue.

Asustek reported that day third-quarter net income of NT$5.81 billion (US$190 million), the highest level in the past six quarters, due in part to better-than-expected shipments of smartphones.

The company shipped 2.8 million smartphones during the third quarter, beating its previous target of 2.6 million units.

Shares of Asustek closed down 0.16% at NT$319.50 (US$10.43) Wednesday in Taipei before the company's earnings announcement.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclas...campaign=buffer

Try to insert a strong thin plastic sheet under the sim card then use a twizzer or needle to push it through the holes.

Both SIM slot are 3G enabled but during standby, one slot 3G and the other 2G.

Not sure what happened, unable to power up my ZF6 after charging it with my Sanyo powerbank.

Going down to the Asus service centre here in Singapore on Monday.

I'll report the issues when it has been repaired.

Looks like this is a common problem with the Zenfone phones.

I've sent my Zenfone 6 with the same problems for servicing at Asus Singapore last week.



Nearly two weeks and still no news when it is ready for collection.

Same situation with the Asus service centre here in Singapore, after two weeks still waiting for spare parts for the repair of my ZF6.

Difficult to promote Asus handphone to the bros here with the bad after sales service by Asus.

The supplied Zenfone 6 charger has an output of 1.35A.

This post has been edited by xtemujin: Dec 14 2014, 11:09 AM