CyanogenMod 12.1 for ASUS ZenFone Go

Quickly, in this article, you are going to efficiently learn how to install cyanogenmod 12.1 Android Lollipop on  ASUS Zenfone Go. 

The entire process should work like a charm for you if you follow the procedure correctly. But DWYOR (Do it with your own Risk) I'm not responsible if you damaged your phone :)

What is Working:

• Audio
• Sensors
• Wi-Fi
• Camera for photos (not video shoots)
• Mobile network (calls, sms)
• USSD
• Bluetooth
• Sleep
• Mobile Internet
• Hardware decoding (480p)
• Creating an access point Wi-FI

What is not working:

• video recording
• GPS

How to Install:

1. TWRP Installed (Tutorial here)
2. Download .zip Rom Here
3. Wipe cache, data via recovery
4. Flash the zip
5. reboot
6. If doesn't boot flash boot.img via fastboot

Screenshots:

Credit to Besik_13 from 4PDA

ASUS ZenFone Go TV ZC551KL Specifications

Today Zenfoneblog will introduce upcoming new variant of ZenFone Go. It's the first ZenFone to feature Digital TV via the TV app. It doesn't require an external antena to watch TV on ZenFone GO TV (the headset will be used as the antenna). ZenFone Go TV powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.4GHz with 5.5 inch display and 2GB of RAM.

ASUS ZenFone Go TV ZC551KL Specifications
Model	ASUS_X013DA
CPU	Snapdragon 400, 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 (32-bit)
GPU	Adreno 305, 450MHz
Display	5.5-inch 720p HD, 267PPI
Camera	13MP rear, 5MP front, PixelMaster 2.0
Memory	2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD slot
Battery	removable 3010mAh by LG
OS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with ZenUI 2.0 (32-bit)
Sensors	Accelerometer, temperature, double-tap, magnetometer (compass), proximity, light, gravity, geomagnetic rotation, step counter and detector, gesture

How To Root ASUS ZenFone Go ZC500TG via TWRP

Zenfone Go ZC500TG powered with Mediatek MT6580 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, became the first Zenfone with Mediatek Processor and Android 5.1. So the root method is different with intel chip Zenfones. Today Asus-zenfone blog will share How to Root ASUS Zenfone Go. This tutorial will wipe/delete your data, so backup first before you do this tutorial. DWYOR (Do it with your own risks). Your Zenfone go will not under warranty anymore if you do this tutorial.

Resources:

1. ADB Installer (Download)
2. Root Files (Download | Mirror)

Steps how to Root ASUS Zenfone Go:

First Step Unlock Bootloader ZenFone Go:

1. Install ADB on Your Computer and follow the instructions
   
2. Go to Settings>Developer Options (If there is no 'Developer Options' on Settings, go to settings>about>build number and tap build number 7 times until 'you're now developer' message appear)
3. Turn On Allow OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
4. Turn Off Zenfone Go
5. Enter bootloader by pressing Volume up + Power
6. Navigate with Volume up and select fastboot by pressing volume down
7. Connect Zenfone GO with PC/Laptop
8. Extract Root File that you download earlier
   
9. Open Command window in Root file folder by Pressing Shift+Right Click -> Open Command Here
10. Check again if your device connected properly or not by type at cmd: fastboot devices
11. If there is serial number of your device, you can proceed to next step otherwise your adb driver is not installed properly
12. To Unlock bootloader Zenfone Go, Type this command at Command Prompt:
fastboot oem unlock
13. Go To zenfone Go screen and press volume up to agree unlock bootloader
14. Wait until return to fastboot, and reboot. if you can't reboot remove the battery and insert again then turn on device.
15. Enter Developer Options and enable oem unlock and usb debugging again.
16. Go to Next Step Installing TWRP

Step Two Installing TWRP on ASUS ZenFone Go:

1. Connect ZenFone Go to laptop/pc then open command prompt again on Go Root Folder.
2. Type: adb reboot bootloader and your zenfone go will enter bootloader again, then select fastboot
3. After enter fastboot mode Type this command at command prompt:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
4. Then wait until complete
5. Reboot to recovery by holding volume up + down + power to shut it down without removing rom pc and by pressing vol up and power to boot to bootloader and select recovery then you will enter TWRP
6. Proceed to Next Step, Rooting Zenfone Go

Step Three Flashing Root zip to ZenFone Go:

1. Copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip to internal storage
2. Reboot to TWRP Recovery
3. Select Install and browse UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip then Swipe to install
4. Wait until complete
5. Your ZenFone Go is now Rooted

ASUS Zenfone GO ZC500TG Specifications and Antutu Benchmark Score

Back in August, ASUS launched their cheap Zenfone Go. Zenfone Go ZC500TG powered with Mediatek MT6580 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, became the first Zenfone series which use Mediatek Chipset.

Asus Zenfone Go equipped with 8MP Main Camera with 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash and 2MP Front camera. 5 Inch Display size IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and 720 x 1280 pixels resolution with 294 ppi pixel density.

With Android Lollipop OS 5.1 out of the box and 2 GB RAM, 8/16GB Internal storage and Li-Po 2070 mAh battery.

Specifications

ASUS Zenfone GO ZC500TG
Platform	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Color	Black/White/Red
Dimensions	144.5 x 71 x 9.98 ~ mm (LxWxH)
Weight	135 g (with battery)
CPU	MediaTek MT6580 Quad-Core 1.3GHz
Memory	2 GB
Storage	8GB/16GB eMMC Flash
Memory Slot	MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
Connectivity Technology	WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth V4.0
	Dual Micro SIM card
	Dual SIM Dual Stand By
Network Standard	Data Rate
	DC-HSPA+
	UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps
	2G
	EDGE/GSM
	850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz
	3G
	WCDMA
	850MHz/900MHz/1900MHz/2100MHz
Navigation	GPS, AGPS
Display	5inches, HD 1280x720,IPS
Battery	2070 mAh Li-Polymer
Camera	Front 2 Mega-Pixel, Fix Focus
	Rear 8 Mega-Pixel, Auto Focus, F2.0 Aperture
Sensor	Accelerator/E-Compass/Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor

Unboxing

Zenfone Go Box

Removable Battery Zenfone Go

CPU-Z, Antutu Benchmark, and SS