ASUS has released the BCM2076 source code and confirmed a final patch for the GPS module. This result secures the necessary files for the developer community to maintain long term functionality for the device. I will continue to monitor the repository to ensure all pending documentation is uploaded as promised.
August 18, 2016
Please Fix the GPS issue for Zenfone 5 T00J A501CG and release the x86 private source code of BCM2076 chipset.
Final supporters
Hi ASUS!
We trusted your products from motherboards, video cards and mobile devices. So when the first Zenfone was released there was no questions asked and we bought it. Online reviews started to flourished giving it the best priced phone in the market. We loved the Zenfone 5 and recommended it to friends, relatives and to strangers in FB groups and forums. We get a stream of constant support from your company by providing use firmware updates from jellybean to lollipop. As the brand Zenfone established to be the bang for the buck phone in the market. You guys rolled out different models like the Zenfone 2, Zenfone 2 Laser, Zenfone 2 Selfie and so much more.
We original Zenfone 5 users were slowly abandoned and left aside. We still need some issues fixed like dreaded GPS issue. Our phones have GPS fix issues. There are times we can get a GPS fix but most of the time even on a clear sunny day in the middle of nowhere we CAN'T acquire any GPS Fix at all. Also the accuracy of our GPS location is a HIT or MISS.
To Help our Zenfone 5 Dev Community please release the private code of GPS and FM Radio of ASUS and Broadcom to make these functions work on custom ROMs.
We need the x86 private source code of BCM2076 chipset.
GPS isn't just a feature for tagging your location in social media or geotagging your pictures you have taken. Getting a good GPS fix is a NECESSITY because majority of us use this feature for finding our way out from a bumper to bumper traffic. Going on a long road trip and help us find that turn or exit. Or wandering through an unfamiliar location.
We know that the Marshmallow update is just for the wishing thinking. We just want to have a great and reliable phone. A phone that will help us on our daily lives. We just want to have a stable reliable phone.
To the Zenfone team, please help us make our experience with your phone the way you wanted it to be.
Updates
May 23, 2016
The reach of this petition has hit a point where ASUS can no longer ignore our technical requirements. I am drafting a formal letter to their engineering department that details the specific firmware gaps for the BCM2076 chipset. Expect an update once I have a confirmed recipient for this documentation.
Reached 100 supporters
May 23, 2016
165 Comments
I nedd gps to play pokemon go. My GPS on Zenfone 5 is not working fine. I thinking about change my cell phone by another brand
Please Asus i am a big fan since my ASUS A7V600X mobo. You left us behind with zenfone 5 once. But developers bought us to android 6, yet w/o gps. Now with pokemon on the go we need gps more tha ever!
Hi - Something the device simply losing the GPS signal, it's needed restart the device, but this troubleshooting doesn't work always and it's a crap to do it. Best, CS
Agreed. Please Broadcom, we are not going to set up are own company using your codes, we just need them to fix GPS and FM in custom ROMs
Please help us to fix GPS Issue, your hardware is capable of so much more and yet is not being used to full potential please allow us to do so, thank you
maybe late, but please do release the code.
Release gps and fm codes for ZenFone 5
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ASUS has released the BCM2076 source code and confirmed a final patch for the GPS module. This result secures the necessary files for the developer community to maintain long term functionality for the device. I will continue to monitor the repository to ensure all pending documentation is uploaded as promised.
August 18, 2016
Please Fix the GPS issue for Zenfone 5 T00J A501CG and release the x86 private source code of BCM2076 chipset.
Final supporters
Hi ASUS!
We trusted your products from motherboards, video cards and mobile devices. So when the first Zenfone was released there was no questions asked and we bought it. Online reviews started to flourished giving it the best priced phone in the market. We loved the Zenfone 5 and recommended it to friends, relatives and to strangers in FB groups and forums. We get a stream of constant support from your company by providing use firmware updates from jellybean to lollipop. As the brand Zenfone established to be the bang for the buck phone in the market. You guys rolled out different models like the Zenfone 2, Zenfone 2 Laser, Zenfone 2 Selfie and so much more.
We original Zenfone 5 users were slowly abandoned and left aside. We still need some issues fixed like dreaded GPS issue. Our phones have GPS fix issues. There are times we can get a GPS fix but most of the time even on a clear sunny day in the middle of nowhere we CAN'T acquire any GPS Fix at all. Also the accuracy of our GPS location is a HIT or MISS.
To Help our Zenfone 5 Dev Community please release the private code of GPS and FM Radio of ASUS and Broadcom to make these functions work on custom ROMs.
We need the x86 private source code of BCM2076 chipset.
GPS isn't just a feature for tagging your location in social media or geotagging your pictures you have taken. Getting a good GPS fix is a NECESSITY because majority of us use this feature for finding our way out from a bumper to bumper traffic. Going on a long road trip and help us find that turn or exit. Or wandering through an unfamiliar location.
We know that the Marshmallow update is just for the wishing thinking. We just want to have a great and reliable phone. A phone that will help us on our daily lives. We just want to have a stable reliable phone.
To the Zenfone team, please help us make our experience with your phone the way you wanted it to be.
Updates
May 23, 2016
The reach of this petition has hit a point where ASUS can no longer ignore our technical requirements. I am drafting a formal letter to their engineering department that details the specific firmware gaps for the BCM2076 chipset. Expect an update once I have a confirmed recipient for this documentation.
Reached 100 supporters
May 23, 2016
165 Comments
Please asus release the source code for the gps and radio. Since you guys have abandoned the first gen devices there are lot of developers in the community who wants to do some real work on custom roms and provide stable release for us users.
I nedd gps to play pokemon go. My GPS on Zenfone 5 is not working fine. I thinking about change my cell phone by another brand
Please Asus i am a big fan since my ASUS A7V600X mobo. You left us behind with zenfone 5 once. But developers bought us to android 6, yet w/o gps. Now with pokemon on the go we need gps more tha ever!
Hi - Something the device simply losing the GPS signal, it's needed restart the device, but this troubleshooting doesn't work always and it's a crap to do it. Best, CS
Agreed. Please Broadcom, we are not going to set up are own company using your codes, we just need them to fix GPS and FM in custom ROMs
Please help us to fix GPS Issue, your hardware is capable of so much more and yet is not being used to full potential please allow us to do so, thank you
maybe late, but please do release the code.
Release gps and fm codes for ZenFone 5
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Please asus release the source code for the gps and radio. Since you guys have abandoned the first gen devices there are lot of developers in the community who wants to do some real work on custom roms and provide stable release for us users.