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). |
![]() 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 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 Charging and battery level reporting works |
Untested
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Screen 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 Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
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
Power
andVolume Down
buttons. - Stock fastboot: Power on the device with both
Power
andVolume Up
buttons. 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