Android Lollipop for ASUS ZenFone 5 (A500KL) now available

ASUS has released the Android Lollipop upgrade for the ZenFone 5 (A500KL). Other ZenFones to follow in May.

The upgrade has a software version of TW_V12.4.5.21. ASUS notes that users should update first to software version V11.4.6.94 before upgrading to the latest version.

ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) specs:
5-inch IPS LCD display, 1280 x 720 @294ppi
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 quad-core processor
Adreno 305 GPU
2GB RAM
Expandable 16GB internal storage
64GB via microSD
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
LTE
Bluetooth
8MP BSI rear camera w/ LED flash
1080p video recording @30fps
2MP front-facing camera
2110mAh battery
Android 4.3
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm
145 grams

The firmware is 819.44MB in size and can be downloaded here. Follow instructions carefully on how to install the upgrade to avoid bricking your device.

As for other ZenFones including the PadFone S, an Administrator at ASUS ZenTalk forums has posted the estimated OTA schedule for Android Lollipop. See below:

source: ASUS ZenTalk