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Asus Zenfone Zoom (asus-z00xs)

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Asus Zenfone Zoom
Manufacturer Asus
Name Zenfone Zoom
Codename asus-z00xs
Model ZX551ML
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Intel Moorefield Z3590
CPU Intel Atom Z3590 @ 2.5 GHz (Quad-core)
GPU PowerVR G6430
Display 1080x1920 5.5" IPS
Storage 64 GB
Memory 4GB
Architecture x86_64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 5.0
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android 6.0
FOSS bootloader Partial
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
3.10.72
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
0.0
Device package device-asus-z00xs
Kernel package linux-asus-z00xs
Features
Flashing
Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS...
Untested
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards.
Untested
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Untested
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Keyboard
Whether the built-in physical keyboard works.
Untested
Touchpad
Whether the built-in touchpad works.
Untested
Stylus
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Built-in DVB
TV tuner/DVB device
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Camera Flash
Untested
IR TX
Untested
IR RX
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
Ethernet
Untested
GPS
Untested
NFC
Near Field Communication
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB-A
Whether the full-sized USB-A port works.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or DisplayPort.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces.
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested
U-Boot
Secondary Bootloader
Whether it is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader.
Works
Mainline
Whether latest upstream versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them.
Untested
Internal Storage
Whether it is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS).
Partial
SD card
Whether it is possible to boot from SD card.
Partial
USB Host
Whether it is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard.
Untested
USB Peripheral
Whether it is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode.
Works
Display
Partial
Buttons
Whether it is possible to navigate in boot menu or grub with volume and power buttons.
Broken

Contributors

Users owning this device

  • Grimsteel (Notes: All 3 of my Zenfones bricked themselves just before I could flash pmOS)
  • Marohinmark


How to enter flash mode

Hold power button and volume up while device is off, or run adb reboot bootloader when booted into Android.

Installation

Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.

$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install --fde


See also