How to Easily Master Format ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL with Safety Hard Reset?

Tip and tricks to fix ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL problems. This phone have product name ZC550KL-6A076IN, the Android smartphone which have dual simcard GSM-GSM which have capabilities to use broadband data network 4G LTE. The www.hard-reset.org community will give tips to fix trouble at this phone. ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL have 5.5 inches LCD screen width. One important features from ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL is having big 5000 mAh battery capacity.

What is Advantage of ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL Specifications:

GSM 3G HSDPA with 4G LTE, dual sim GSM+GSM
LCD 5.5 inches
Internal memory 32 GB
RAM 2 or 3 GB
External memory microSD, up to 64 GB
Main Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front Camera 5 MP with f/2.0
Processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 405
Operating system Android Marshmallow version 6.0.1
Battery Li-Po 5000 mAh

How to Fix or Problem Solving for Recovery ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL hang or not responding or malfunctions or stuck or freezing or bricked ?

Why this phone call with MAX name? because it have more then standard battery capacity at Zenfone smartphone, ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL have 5000 mAh battery capacity, therefore we call it by ZENFONE MAX. For internal memory is also not small, it have 32 GB internal memory and have two options for 2 GB or 3 GB RAM. More bigger RAM will give more applications for multitasking. We can install several important applications from Google Play Store like Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Wechat, Line Messenger, Blackberry Messenger (BBM), Skype, SnapChat, Viber and several other more. But some apps may contain viruses or malware that can make our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL hang or stuck or bricks or frozen or bootloop logo or LCD touch screen not responding with any finger touch. We have to force shutdown or force reboot to clean temporary files and caches. After ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL can boot again, then try to install good antivirus apps from Google Play Store to scan all installed applications. If the problems still happen, then we have to do hard reset or master format. Please note, we have to backup all important data or photos or videos before doing hard reset, because all important data will be wipe or erase from ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL after doing hard reset. Master format will also remove all Google account which already sign-in at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL.

How to backup data or Contact at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL?

Backup all important data when we have time to do that, because we never know when our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL will get any trouble. We can use microSD external card to copy or move important files using File Manager applications. If our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL has already signed in with Google account, by default our contact will be synchronize in the background to Google server. Please make sure we check all contact at Google contact server using Internet browse to make sure backup is done.

ASUS also have backup applications from Google Play Store which is free to download for all Asus users. Find at Google Play Store using keyword ASUS BACKUP, and choose fromZenUI, ASUS Computer Inc developers. Please note, Asus Backup will not backup data file or photos or videos from internal memory, therefore we have to backup manually to microSD using file manager. Asus Backup will backup installed applications and data for that apps. Also for ASUS ZenUI apps, such as ZenUI Launcher, ZenUI Do it Later, ZenUI Contacts and ZenUI Messaging.

How to Force Shutdown or Force Soft Reset or Force Reboot or Force Restart ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL ?

What should we do when our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL become hang when we run applications? We have to force reboot or force shutdown or soft reset for remove temporary files and caches inside ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL and also restart all running applications. We can not unplug ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL battery because it is not removable type. Please press and hold POWER button until ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL shutdown by itself, after this phone totally off, then press again POWER button to turn it on. This process will not remove any important files, so we can perform this process anytime we want. If we want to reboot ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL when this phone still work normally, maybe we want to restart all running applications from memory, then turn on the screen then press and hold POWER button until pop-up menu appear, then choose Shutdown / Reboot / Power off menu.

#Option 1, Hard Reset ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL with Software Menu :

  1. Make sure the battery is charge properly
  2. Turn on ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL smartphone
  3. Don’t forget to backup all important data
  4. Go to menu:Setting > Backup & reset > Factory Data Reset> Reset Phone
  5. ChooseErase everythingto continue and confirm you ready to do the format ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL
  6. The ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL will continue the step until ready to use in clean factory default.

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#Option 2, Hard Reset ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL with Hardware Key Button:

  1. Make sure the battery fully charge
  2. Do not forget to backup all important data
  3. Turn off the ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL
  4. Press and holdVolume Up button(do not release and continue to no.5)
  5. Press and holdPower button(no.4 still continue press and hold), so now we holdVolume Up Button + Power Buttontogether
  6. Wait until vibrate appear at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL, then releasePower button(do not releaseVolume Upbutton)
  7. If we see Logo appear at LCD screen, then releaseVolume Up button(release all button now)
  8. Wait until FASTBOOT MODE appear
  9. At this text menu, useVolume Down Buttonto chooseRecovery Modeand continue with pressPower Buttonto confirm or OK
  10. Wait until the LCD of ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL will show the Android Logo with error text, continue press and holdPOWER button, after that continue press and release one timeVolume Up,then we will seeAndroid System Recovery Mode menu
  11. Follow the menu at LCD screen to continuewipe data/factory Resetfor hard reset ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL, useVolume UporVolume Downto navigate the Menu and pressPower Buttonto OK or Enter

How to Restore and Reinstall Clean Android Operating system / firmware at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL(Reformat)?

The key features of ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL is big battery capacity, with 32 GB internal memory we will have many interesting applications. But sometime that apps crash and make ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL operating system damaged or corrupt, it will make some trouble at this phone. We have to reformat or reinstall factory default operating system. First we have to know that clean factory default Android operating system file source has already saved safely inside ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL ROM or internal memory, that is why we do not need to connect or copy anything from other device. Just follow simple steps to hard reset above, then clean factory default Android operating system will be reinstall automatically.

How to Unlock or Fix or Bypass or Solutions for ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL forgot password code or security lock screen pattern or pin (lost password)?

We can not use fingerprint to unlock ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL because it does not have fingerprint sensor. But we strongly suggest to use screen lock pattern to give security protections for our important data while this phone away from us or stolen or lost. Some users also like to use password pin protections. What should we do when we forgot security answer at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL? Do not worry, because we can bypass or unlock using Google account. Please turn on this phone, when it ask for answer, try to give several time wrong answer continuously until ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL locked or freezing 30 seconds. At this time we can find Forgot Password / Pattern button, press this button to unlock forgotten security answer using Gmail username and answer. If we can not access our Gmail account, then we have to do hard reset using hardware button combination key.

How to Improve Performance ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL to make run more faster?

Some review benchmarks give good point for ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL performance, because it use Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with Quad Core processor. Why some ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL become slowly? Usually because applications trouble. We have to know that ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL have two options or RAM, 2 GB or 3 GB RAM. More bigger RAM is more better for multitasking running several applications together. We have to know that some apps from Google Play Store or offline APK files will keep run in the background to wait data update. If many of them run together, then our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL RAM and processor resources will be insufficient, then our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL will become slowly. We have to uninstall some not use applications to give more free RAM. If we want to make our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL performance run faster again like new, then please consider to do hard reset or master format.

How to Update ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL operating system for Android Marshmallow (firmware upgrade) ?

ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL comes in the market at beginning using Android Lollipop. When we make this information, the official Android Marshmallow for ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL still not available. Maybe we can find some custom ROM (rooted) of ASUS ZENFONE MAX Marshmallow, but please becareful to flashing non official firmware, because some wrong steps can make our phone become corrupt. There are many users reported that using custom ROM will make some important features can not work normally.

Is That Any Secret Code for Doing Format ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL ?

There is no secret hidden code for ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL to make it back to factory default. Do the options above to hard reset it.

How to Make Battery of ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL Stronger, Life Longer and Not Fast to Drain ?

Strong and big battery capacity is main value at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL because it use 5000 mAh battery capacity, we can use this phone more then 2 days for without worry to recharge the battery. However, at some situations maybe we need to make battery usage of ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL become more longer with several options. LCD will use battery capacity a lot, therefore we have to make sure the LCD screen is not too bright if we want to make battery life longer.

Why ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL Battery Damage or How To Make Battery Work Stronger ?

Please Note That the Battery of smartphone have life time. Usually after use about 2 years, the battery performance will be downgrade and at one time, need to be replace. If we get this problems, please replace our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL battery with new original battery at Asus authorized service center. The new battery will make our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL can work longer.

FAQ for ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL:

# How to Remove Google Account at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL ?

This is Android smartphone, therefore Google account is one of important login to make this phone work will full services. However, sometime we want to remove Google Account at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL, please follow this steps:

  • Go to menu Setting > Account
  • Choose Google Account that we want to remove
  • At page menu at the top, please choose Remove Account
  • The chosen Google account will be remove or wipe or erase from ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL. This is same meaning with Logout Google Account from ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL.

# How to Wipe or Erase All data at ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL ?

When we want to give this phone to someone else, we suggest to remove all data including Google account. If we want to remove or wipe or erase or clean all data from ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL, then please try to do hard reset either using menu Setting with clean data files like steps at #option 1 above or use hardware button combination key like steps at #option 2 above.

# How to Hard Reset or Reformat ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL without Passcode or Password Protections ?

Using protection is recommended to secure all data at our ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL, but some users get troubles when they want to process hard reset or master format, because ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL keep ask the passcode or password to bypass. If we get this problems, we suggest to do hard reset using hardware button combination key like steps at #option 2 above. It will reformat ASUS ZENFONE MAX ZC550KL without ask any authentications or passcode.

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