Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (asus-z010d)
| This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916). |
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Asus Zenfone Max | |
| Manufacturer | Asus |
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| Name | Zenfone Max |
| Codename | asus-z010d |
| Released | 2016 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
| Display | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Storage | 8/16GB |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 5.0.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | testing |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
| Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916) |
| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Works
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Works
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Works
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| This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
Maintainer(s)
Users owning this device
- Bam (Notes: Ready to give out)
- Devajithvs (Notes: Runs Mainline Kernel)
- Kevinwidjaja21 (Notes: running stock OS, waiting for Asus to re-enable unlocking.)
- Maj113
Unlocking Bootloader
| Asus has stopped the official maintenance of older devices. So, it's impossible to unlock the bootloader with the official app anymore. |
How to enter flash mode
- Recovery: Power on the device with both
PowerandVolume Downbuttons. - Stock fastboot: Power on the device with both
PowerandVolume Upbuttons. You only need this to install lk2nd. - lk2nd Fastboot: Power on the device. After it vibrates/the display shows up, hold
Volume Down.
| Note: Pressing the keys too early will cause the stock bootloader to handle the key combination. You will end up in the wrong Fastboot interface. |
WLAN/BT module does not work?
| WARNING: It worked on author's device but be careful to use it on your own. |
If your device does not have wlan module (not shown in ifconfig, for example), then your dmesg output probably contains something like:
qcom-wcnss-pil a204000.remoteproc: error -22 initializing firmware wcnss.mdt
remoteproc remoteproc1: Failed to load program segments: -22
It means that firmware files, that are on your device (/dev/mmcblk0p39), different with files required. It can be fixed easily:
- unmount /lib/firmware/msm-firmware-loader/mnt/modem
- unmount /lib/firmware/msm-firmware-loader
- mount /dev/mmcblk0p39 to /mnt (for example)
- backup your /mnt/image/wcnss.* because we will overwrite it
- copy firmware files from here (files I found through browsing...) to your /mnt/image
So, now you have different firmware files. After rebooting, if everything is OK, you will have working WiFi and BT.
Installation
- Install lk2nd (alternative bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface)
- Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.
Status
Runs on mainline kernel
Works: USB Network, WiFi, Bluetooth, Display, Touchscreen, Volume buttons, Hall Effect Sensor, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Notification Lights Audio (Headphones, Earpiece, Speaker, MIC), Voice calls (VoLTE not supported), SMS, Mobile Internet
See also
- pmaports!1757 Initial merge request