Category: Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML

ASUS rolls out Marshmallow update for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Carl Lamiel

Finally, ASUS Zenfone 2 fans can now rejoice as their-much awaited Marshmallow update for the ZE551ML phones have rolled out and are now available for download.

asus zenfone 2 ze551ml_ resize

It’s been a really late update for last year’s ASUS flagships, but are a welcome treat as their devices are one of the best sellers in town. The Taiwanese company outlined the changes that the new update will bring:

  1. Software update to Android 6.0 Mashmallow.
  2. Internal storage will decrease slightly after update, it is recommended back up data and relocate media files (pictures & vides) to SD card to reserve enough storage before starting the software update.
  3. Android Marshmallow won’t support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades.
  4. Multi-user function won’t be supported if the account is deleted. Please keep your account to continue usage.
  5. The apps listed below will no longer be pre-loadeded once your device has been upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
    1. ASUS Backup
    2. Data Transfer
    3. Dr. Eye (TW SKU)
    4. Jawbone UP
    5. EZTABLE (TW SKU)
    6. Google Play Books
    7. Google Play Games
    8. Google Play Newsstand
    9. Google+
    10. Mirror
    11. Omlet
    12. Party Link
    13. PC Link
    14. Photo Frame
    15. Remote Link
    16. TripAdvisor
    17. What’s Next
    18. Yahoo Shopping (TW SKU)
    19. ZenFlash (Can be downloaded from Google Play)
    20. Zinio
    21. ASUS Game Center
  6. This update will also add new features and new apps:
    1. Google Calendar
    2. Google Messenger
    3. Dr. Booster
    4. Facebook
    5. Facebook Messenger
    6. Instagram
  7. This update will remove ASUS Email, ASUS Calendar, ASUS Messaging, ASUS Browser and ASUS Music and won’t be preloaded in this software version. You can use GMail, Google Calendar, Google Messenger, Google Chrome and Google Play Music for relevant services.

The catch? Well, this update released last August 31 is only available via manual update. If you’re one who’s willing to skip the OTA and try out a rather longer process, then here it is – click here to start your journey.

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ASUS rolls out Marshmallow update for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Carl Lamiel

Finally, ASUS Zenfone 2 fans can now rejoice as their-much awaited Marshmallow update for the ZE551ML phones have rolled out and are now available for download.

asus zenfone 2 ze551ml_ resize

It’s been a really late update for last year’s ASUS flagships, but are a welcome treat as their devices are one of the best sellers in town. The Taiwanese company outlined the changes that the new update will bring:

  1. Software update to Android 6.0 Mashmallow.
  2. Internal storage will decrease slightly after update, it is recommended back up data and relocate media files (pictures & vides) to SD card to reserve enough storage before starting the software update.
  3. Android Marshmallow won’t support APP2SD. Please move apps to internal storage before system upgrades.
  4. Multi-user function won’t be supported if the account is deleted. Please keep your account to continue usage.
  5. The apps listed below will no longer be pre-loadeded once your device has been upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
    1. ASUS Backup
    2. Data Transfer
    3. Dr. Eye (TW SKU)
    4. Jawbone UP
    5. EZTABLE (TW SKU)
    6. Google Play Books
    7. Google Play Games
    8. Google Play Newsstand
    9. Google+
    10. Mirror
    11. Omlet
    12. Party Link
    13. PC Link
    14. Photo Frame
    15. Remote Link
    16. TripAdvisor
    17. What’s Next
    18. Yahoo Shopping (TW SKU)
    19. ZenFlash (Can be downloaded from Google Play)
    20. Zinio
    21. ASUS Game Center
  6. This update will also add new features and new apps:
    1. Google Calendar
    2. Google Messenger
    3. Dr. Booster
    4. Facebook
    5. Facebook Messenger
    6. Instagram
  7. This update will remove ASUS Email, ASUS Calendar, ASUS Messaging, ASUS Browser and ASUS Music and won’t be preloaded in this software version. You can use GMail, Google Calendar, Google Messenger, Google Chrome and Google Play Music for relevant services.

The catch? Well, this update released last August 31 is only available via manual update. If you’re one who’s willing to skip the OTA and try out a rather longer process, then here it is – click here to start your journey.

Source

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ASUS Zenfone 2 launched in Taiwan, starts at Php7K

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

ASUS has launched the Zenfone 2 in Taiwan, introducing four variants with the base model starting at NT$4,990 or around Php7,000.

ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE550CL) specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core CPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU
2GB LPDDR2 RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
8 megapixel Pixel Master camera
2 megapixel front camera
Single-SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS
Android 5.0 Lollipop w/ ZenUI
2500mAh battery
Price: NT$4,990 (~Php7,000)

ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) specs:
5.5-inch HD IPS display, 267ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
64-bit 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core CPU
PowerVR G6430 GPU
2GB LPDDR3 RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
13 megapixel Pixel Master camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS
Android 5.0 Lollipop w/ ZenUI
3000mAh battery
Price: NT$5,990 (~Php8,400)

ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, 2GB model) specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 401ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
64-bit 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core CPU
PowerVR G6430 GPU
2GB LPDDR3 RAM
16GB / 32GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
13 megapixel Pixel Master camera w/ dual-tone LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
NFC (market dependent)
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS
Android 5.0 Lollipop w/ ZenUI
3000mAh battery
Price: NT$6,990 (~Php9,800)

ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML, 4GB model) specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 401ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core CPU
PowerVR G6430 GPU
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
16GB / 32GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
13 megapixel Pixel Master camera w/ dual-tone LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
NFC (market dependent)
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS
Android 5.0 Lollipop w/ ZenUI
3000mAh battery
Price: NT$8,990 (~Php12,600)

sources: PhoneArena, WhatsOnTech, HungryGeeks

Conversion: NT$1.00 = Php1.40

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Asus ZenFone 2 ZE550ML vs. ZE551ML

Abe Olandres Leave a comment

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Since there were at least two indicated models of the new Asus Zenfone 2, we dug deeper in some documents and the Asus website to figure out what the combination of specs were available for each model. Here’s the most complete and detailed specs we’ve gathered so far.

SpecsAsus ZenFone 2 ZE550MLAsus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML
Display Size5.5 inches5.5 inches
Display TypeIPS LCD
Corning Gorilla Glass 3		IPS LCD
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel Density267 ppi403ppi
ProcessorIntel Atom Z3560 1.83GHzIntel Atom Z3580 2.33GHz
GPUPowerVR G6430PowerVR G6430
RAM2GB4GB
Storage16GB, 32GB32GB, 64GB
Expandable StoragemicroSDmicroSD
Mobile InternetCat 4. LTE 150MbpsCat 4. LTE 150Mbps
SIMDual-SIMDual-SIM
WiFi802.11 ac, WiFi Direct802.11ac, WiFi Direct
Bluetooth4.04.0
NFCYesYes
GPSGLONASSGLONASS
Rear Camera13MP, dual-LED13MP dual-LED
Front Camera5MP5MP
BatteryLi-Po 3,000mAhLi-Po 3,000mAh
OSAndroid 5.0Android 5.0

During the announcement yesterday, the major differences between the ZE550ML and ZE551ML were isolated only on the amount of RAM and internal storage. And of course, the starting price.

Today we got a few more details that the ZE550ML will be using a slower Intel Atom Z3560 1.83GHz processor while the ZE551ML will be running Intel Atom Z3580 2.33GHz processor. Likewise, there’s additional info that the display resolution on the ZE550ML will only be 720p as against the 1080p of the ZE551ML.

We’re curious as to how much the starting price of the ZE551ML will be but we’re hoping it would be in the $299 to $349 (Php14,999).

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