Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.44

Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.44 - ASUS has updated the firmware for Zenfone 5 (A500CG and A501CG) with software Image: V2.21.40.44. In this firmware update there is improved ie Improved system stability, Update phone APN version to 81, Update per Facebook sharing policy, and much more.

At this time Asus Zenfone Blog will share Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.44 to you, here are the full details of Firmware Update V2.21.40.44 on Asus Zenfone 5.
Improvement Item:
  1. Update phone APN version to 81.
  2. Update per Facebook sharing policy
  3. "Due to changes in Facebook’s service policy, ASUS apps will no longer be able to access the list of all your Facebook friends or their public information such as birthdays, feeds, public albums, and etc. Some features have been modified in order to comply with this new policy. Thank you for your understanding.
  4. Changes on the apps:
    • ASUS Gallery
       Friends’ public albums are no longer in service.
       Likes and comments feature are disabled.
    • ASUS Contacts
       Friends’ recent feeds push notification are disabled.
       Lower resolution profile picture is used.
       Option to set contact’s cover image from Facebook is removed.
       Synchronization of birthday information is not supported.
    • Phone In-call screen
       Lower resolution profile picture is used."
  5. Improve system stability
Steps of Updates:
  1. Check software version of your device**
  2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
  3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
  4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
  5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.

How to update the firmware on Asus Zenfone 5
  • How to OTA Update on Asus Zenfone 5 ?
    Path: Settings->About->System Updatete->Check for Update
  • How to update via ADB sideload ?
    Tutorial Here
  • How to Manual Update ?
    Tutorial Here

Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.44

Asus Zenfone 5 Full Firmware Version WW
File Size
730.49 MBytes                                          update 2015/02/03
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00F) Firmware Version WW (2.21.40.30 to 2.21.40.44)
File Size
60.54 MBytes                                          update 2015/02/03
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00J) Firmware Version WW (2.21.40.30 to 2.21.40.44)
File Size
60.54 MBytes                                          update 2015/02/03
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Asus Zenfone 5 Full Firmware Version TW
File Size
750.33 MBytes                                          update 2015/01/29
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00F) Firmware Version TW (2.21.40.30 to 2.21.40.44)
File Size
60.27 MBytes                                          update 2015/01/29
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00J) Firmware Version TW (2.21.40.30 to 2.21.40.44)
File Size
60.27 MBytes                                          update 2015/01/29
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29 comments:

  1. i have a problem while updating !!! i have rooted my phone and also have edited some system files , now i want to update it, but it fails !what to do ???? i cant restore my system files as i haven't taken backup of it.

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    1. Me too but i can fix my prob may be you can share your problm with me and may be i can give you some help

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    2. Try to search for previous version of ROM and flash it...the ROM is provided on Asus site

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    3. I have the same problem too. If you know how to fix it, can you give me the procedures on how to fix the problem. Tnx. You can reply the procedures in here or you can pm me.

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  2. You will have to wait for release of Full Version of Firmware.

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  3. Hi, how can I update my ZF5 V2.21.40.30 WW to 2.21.40.44 ?

    I downloaded the update, copied it to my root folder, disconnected the usb but nothing happend. Do I need to rename it?

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  4. Dear arvas,


    Try to update directly from settings>system updates>check for updates. And wait to update....

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    1. I was never able to update through system updates. It checks but finds no new updates.

      I managed to update manually though to 2.21.40.44

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  5. Could you please list the improvements in APN Version 81?

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  6. While updating the frimware by using WIFI my mobile got switched off and it is still not switched on (after 1 hour). When i am trying to switch it on by long pressing the power button, a share icon displaying on the screen and again it is getting switched off.. please help me how can i switch on my mobile.

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    1. Shashidhar try to enter into droid mode (power +volume up) then reboot it with volume up and downkeys to select it and click it by power key..!! This should help u...!!

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  7. any fix on viber/skype/video call not working ?

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  8. I have tried updating my Zenfone 5, manually at well at OTA. I downloaded the update, copied it to my root folder, disconnected the usb but nothing happend.
    What happened this time, I can't make it out. I never faced this issue while updating the phone earlier. Plz help me out.

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  9. I have tried updating my Zenfone 5, manually at well at OTA. I downloaded the update, copied it to my root folder, disconnected the usb but nothing happend.
    What happened this time, I can't make it out. I never faced this issue while updating the phone earlier. Plz help me out.

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  10. i used latest 2.21.40.44 firmware but gps no signal. i flash back to 2.21.40.30 firmware where gps signal work fine. any idea how to get gps signal work fine on 2.21.40.44 firmware.? my phone a500cg not rooted

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  11. Work fine for me, in order to update manually you must rename zip file to standard format, example for my WW T00J, rename the zip file to UL-ASUS-T00F-WW-2.21.40.44-user

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  12. How can i switch from CN to WW SKU version

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  13. Hi all.
    I was updating my zenfone 5 to 2.22.40.53 ww (i own a ww one), everything went ok untill it got to the instaliing update screen and said:"assert failed". I looked up and saw "2.19.40.18-tw" (i think it's recovery version). Can someone tell me what to do now? I just have rooted my phone using Rootzenfone5 and failed.

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  14. hello..i want to ask you..why my zenfone 5 can't detect any wifi connection?i try to factory reset..but,it just same..help mee :( :(

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  15. last 29th may i got updated by the firmware, after then my incoming call has a problem , when the call come the person voices in not audible. can any one suggest me what the actual problem is

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  16. last 29th may i got updated by the firmware, after then my incoming call has a problem , when the call come the person voices in not audible. can any one suggest me what the actual problem is

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  17. I got a firmware update on my zenfone 5 while installing the same it shows an error message saying that "installation failed due to status1 " cache/dlkgp failed due to status1

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  18. I got a firmware update on my zenfone 5 while installing the same it shows an error message saying that "installation failed due to status1 " cache/dlkgp failed due to status1

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