Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.30

Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.30 - ASUS has updated the firmware for Zenfone 5 (A500CG and A501CG) with software Image: V2.21.40.30. In this firmware update there is an Fixed SD card related issue caused by third party apps, Enhanced GPS performance, Improved the device compatibility with Bluetooth selfie remote controller, and much more.

Improved Feature On Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.30


Release Note
  1. Enhanced GPS performance.
  2. Fixed SD card related issue caused by third party apps.
  3. Improved the device compatibility with Bluetooth selfie remote controller.


Key New  functions

1. Gallery
  • Operation sequence changed for MicroFilm: MicroFilm has been isolated from Gallery and acts as a new standalone mobile app called ASUS MicroFilm, it still can be launched directly from Gallery.  You can select the photos from Gallery and send them to MicroFilm App via tapping the MicroFilm  button or Auto MicroFilm to make exciting videos !
  • Add three new Crop ratio sizes: 3:2, 2:3, and 16:9.

2. ASUS MicroFilm
  • The brand new ASUS MicroFilm app allows you to make stunning slideshow videos in just 3 steps; promptly make your memories go round. 3 steps:
    • Select your favorite photos
    • Apply a pro-designed  movie theme
    • Share it on the social clouds

3. PhotoFrame widget
  • Add four brand new photo frames, including thin photo frame with white color, frameless, normal glass photo frame and thin glass photo frame.

4. Camera
  • Add more options to support camera shutter control, including Bluetooth remote controllers or Bluetooth earphones.

5. ASUS Backup
  • Easily back up or restore ASUS ZenUI Apps in ZenFone and other ASUS mobile devices
  • Save/restore call logs and personal settings, ie. weather location, alarms, browser preferences, etc.
  • Save or restore data of your favorite Apps.

6. Settings
  • Add “ASUS ZenUI APP Updates” interface in Setting for user to update AUSU ZenUI apps easier and faster.
  • Enhance the power management interface in Setting.

7. Browser
  • Supported auto hiding title bar for those devices with screen size smaller than or equal to 6 inches.
  • Added menu item “Close other tabs” for quickly closing unused tabs.
  • Improved Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) translations.
  • Improve browser stability.

8. Calculator
  • Add percentage (%) calculation in simple calculation mode and advanced engineering mode.
  • Add Clear function in simple calculation mode and advanced engineering mode.
  • Add 00 button in advanced engineering mode.
  • Re-layout simple calculation mode and advanced engineering mode.

9. Quick Setting
  • Add screenshot tool in Quick settings.

10. Lockscreen
  • Add “Skip Slide Lock” option when turning on the security lock


Steps of Update: 
  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 update Manual ?
    Tutorial Here

Asus Zenfone 5 Firmware Update V2.21.40.30


Asus Zenfone 5 (T00F) Firmware Version WW_ 2.21.40.30
File Size
731.30 MBytes                                          update 2014/12/08
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00F) Firmware Version WW (2.21.40.13 to 2.21.40.30)
File Size
84.00 MBytes                                          update 2014/12/08
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00F) Firmware Version TW (2.21.40.9 to 2.21.40.30)
File Size
84.15 MBytes                                          update 2014/12/08
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 Asus Zenfone 5 (T00J) Firmware Version WW (2.21.40.13 to 2.21.40.30)
File Size
84.00 MBytes                                          update 2014/12/08
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Asus Zenfone 5 (T00J) Firmware Version TW (2.21.40.9 to 2.21.40.30)
File Size
84.15 MBytes                                          update 2014/12/08
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6 comments:

  1. Rename the update file to UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.21.40.30-user and copy to Phone memory

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    1. I unable to install getting error
      System update failed
      System is restored to previous configuration ....
      What to do ??

      Delete
  2. i can update my z5..i used manual n adb tool stil not change???...

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  3. Thanks for this tutorial, update succeed

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  4. Will asuszenfoneblog update the OTA files to those that were published today by Asus (15 Jan)?

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  5. I unable to install getting error
    System update failed
    System is restored to previous configuration ....
    What to do ??

    ReplyDelete