Asus Zenphone discussion thread - Z4, z5 , z6

[rdx_halo]

For my purpose the battery is around 5 % in the evening around 5. Normally the phone is fully charged around 9.30 am.
Usage mainly Calling, surfing & 15-20 mins of candy crush

Still not examined properly but I felt redmi 1s was slightly better even if it heated up a lot.

Thanks sandy,
Just another question. Is the ring tone loud enough to be heard on Indian roads if the phone is kept in pocket? I have read somewhere on net that if you keep the GPS off then it will improve battery life.

 

[sandynator]

On roads its bit better to redmi 1s for me at least I can feel something in my pocket almost at the end.
I missed a lot of calls in Redmi while travelling may be at that point I was too much involved with my music [PMP & IEM on].

Pointer : Mumbai Local & Traffic, lots of noise & crowded always even after 10 pm.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Thanks sandy,
Just another question. Is the ring tone loud enough to be heard on Indian roads if the phone is kept in pocket? I have read somewhere on net that if you keep the GPS off then it will improve battery life.

Keep the vibration on all the time, you won't miss any calls then.

and yes, turn wifi, bluetooth, gps, sync, mobile data off if they aren't required. That will save battery.

 

[sling-shot]

Re: Asus Zenfone discussion thread - Z4, Z5 , Z6

Vibration adversely affects battery life and sometimes irritates too. While riding a bike and if the phone is in the jeans pocket it is possible to miss a call unless the vibration is too strong. Whatever phone you buy it is always possible to miss calls in such conditions.

 

[sandynator]

Re: Asus Zenfone discussion thread - Z4, Z5 , Z6

I never felt the vibration of redmi1s in my trouser pocket ...

 

[rdx_halo]

Re: Asus Zenfone discussion thread - Z4, Z5 , Z6

Yeah I googled "low volume ringtone" in Asus zenfone 5. Lots of complaints.

 

[sling-shot]

Re: Asus Zenfone discussion thread - Z4, Z5 , Z6

During my motorcycle trips I used a high frequency ringtone sounding like a whistle tune. But that was also a Nokia which had good speakers compared to the smartphones of these days.

Only such high frequency noise is noticed in such situations.

 

[quicky008]

Does anyone have any idea how much the zenphone 2 is probably going to cost when its launched here after a few months?

 

[bssunilreddy]

Does anyone have any idea how much the zenphone 2 is probably going to cost when its launched here after a few months?

13k probably.

 

[rdx_halo]

Re: Asus Zenfone discussion thread - Z4, Z5 , Z6

I think it will be at least 15 k.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Does anyone have any idea how much the zenphone 2 is probably going to cost when its launched here after a few months?

15k minimum

 

[esumitkumar]

I want to ask two questions to all Zenfone owners .Based on the answers, I will buy Zenfone 5

1. I have read and experienced speaker has very low volume. There is a hack mentioned in XDA forums to increase loudspeaker volume. Does that hack really work ? or any other hack ?

2. I heard Zenfone 5 has a low battery problem. Does it last 12 hrs at least with low usage like 1/2 hr gaming, 15 mins talk

TIA
Sumit

 

[bssunilreddy]

I want to ask two questions to all Zenfone owners .Based on the answers, I will buy Zenfone 5

1. I have read and experienced speaker has very low volume. There is a hack mentioned in XDA forums to increase loudspeaker volume. Does that hack really work ? or any other hack ?

2. I heard Zenfone 5 has a low battery problem. Does it last 12 hrs at least with low usage like 1/2 hr gaming, 15 mins talk

TIA
Sumit

1. There is an Android App called Volume Boost through which you can boost your low volume.
2. Zenfone 5 battery lasts for 18 hours inspite of 30 mins of gaming/talk. I am using it right now & its very good.
3. Without any gaming its battery lasts 30 hours with 30 mins of talk.

 

[esumitkumar]

Thanks..Does this app increase all volumes like loudspeaker/call and ringtone volumes ? Have you used it on ur zenfone ?

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Also there are tons of application named Volume Booster..can u let me know which one is the exact one you are using and developer name of that app

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Has anyone tried this trick ?

How to up or down volume for all Zenfone
How to up or down volume for Headfone,Speaker,Voip,..and all
Need root
Need Notepad++
Open file in system/etc/parameter-framework/Settings/Audio/AudioConfigurableDomains.xml
The needed files AudioConfigurableDomains.xml
In Notepad++ search "analog" and once you get into the sound settings.
Max volume for all your devices 39
Change parameter for example >31 31< to >33 33< and above
You may
InCall.IHF
InCall.Headset
InCall.Earpiece and other
The options you want:
<ConfigurableElement Path="/Audio/REALTEK/SOUND_CARD/OUTPUT/SPEAKER/ANALOG/VOLUME">
<ConfigurableElement Path="/Audio/REALTEK/SOUND_CARD/OUTPUT/HEADPHONE/ANALOG/VOLUME">
Save the changes and move to the phone, give rights rw-r-r
Reboot.
Joy.

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I am getting a used Mi3 for 8k..hows the deal compared with new Zenfone 5 in 10k ? Seller is saying he is selling because Mi3 cant work with Idea and Aircel SIMs...Please advice

 

[SaiyanGoku]

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I am getting a used Mi3 for 8k..hows the deal compared with new Zenfone 5 in 10k ? Seller is saying he is selling because Mi3 cant work with Idea and Aircel SIMs...Please advice

How much warranty remaining?

 

[esumitkumar]

No warranty..Its chinese imported ..

 

[rdx_halo]

Re: Asus Zenfone discussion thread - Z4, Z5 , Z6

Currently using mi3 Flipkart model. As a phone its 99.99999 % perfect. Very stable. It seems that your model is imported via unauthorized channel. Ask seller that you want to try the phone for one day Pay 50% get it then confirm if there is any compatibility issue with Indian service providers.

 

[stackiq]

Asus Zenphone 4,5,6 three are great, specially the asus zenphone 5. I have zenphone 5 and from the last 5months i am using this with some minor problems. At this low price we got g glass3 protection, 2gb ddr3 ram, and ofcourse intel technology but the battery is not so good enogh. Camera quality and headphone sound quality is superb.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Asus Zenphone 4,5,6 three are great, specially the asus zenphone 5. I have zenphone 5 and from the last 5months i am using this with some minor problems. At this low price we got g glass3 protection, 2gb ddr3 ram, and ofcourse intel technology but the battery is not so good enogh. Camera quality and headphone sound quality is superb.

Root your phone, install greenify and hibernate all user apps using it.

 

[$hadow]

For battery life you have to root it and install greenify.