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I started with the Padfone A66, Padfone Infinity A80 (sample from Asus, not on the photo) and had 3 new Padfone Infinity A86's which all 3 gave up on me.

After almost 5 years, it appears that the Padfone series is not being continued anymore. I've been a supporter and user of this series, but apparently it's time to move on.
Together with Stuart (ctys2ard) I started this website. At the time of the release of the Padfone there was only one huge XDA-developers thread, but no dedicated source that had all the correct information. It has been a great time maintaining this website for as long as the intuitive community existed.

Don't worry, this website will still remain, and I will check back on it every once in a while. I'll most likely be back again when (if) the Padfone ever returns. But until than, I'm moving on to "regular devices".

Padfone (A66, Full set, 32GB, Taiwan/CHT) owner since: 14-06-2012 (cracked phones glass on 24-02-2014, repaired 26-03-14)
Padfone Infinity (A80, Titanium Gray Sample Unit, 32GB, International/WW) owner since: 14-06-2013 (Back to Asus since 05-07-13)
New Padfone Infinity (A86, Titanium Black, 32GB, Taiwan/CHT) + TransKeyboard owner since 03-03-14, hard bricked itself on 24-12-2015, replaced with new NPFI 32GB on 17-01-16, this one (soft)bricked itself on 31-01-2017, received new one on 15-02-2017, died within an hour due to partition issues.
Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL, Sand Gold, 32GB, International/WW) since: 20-02-2017


Forum users might recognize this text from the signature of SparkyRih, my account on our forums. It shows the history of the devices that I've owned. And now shows that I recently obtained a Zenfone.

My Asus (first generation) Padfone is still working great, as a matter of fact, I've been using it to fill the gap between the loss of the second new Padfone Infinity and the Zenfone. I will never sell that one, since this is the device that started this website and the (previously) big community.

All the new Padfone Infinity stuff is however useless to me now. Both Padfone Stations are still working great, and the phone's themselves can be used for parts. So if anybody has hardware issues with theirs, or needs a new/extra Padfone Infinity Station, I'll be happy to sell those to you by using oru contact form.

Thank you for choosing this website, hopefully we'll be back again. but until than I say goodbye.


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I started with the Padfone A66, Padfone Infinity A80 (sample from Asus, not on the photo) and had 3 new Padfone Infinity A86's which all 3 gave up on me.

After almost 5 years, it appears that the Padfone series is not being continued anymore. I've been a supporter and user of this series, but apparently it's time to move on.
Together with Stuart (ctys2ard) I started this website. At the time of the release of the Padfone there was only one huge XDA-developers thread, but no dedicated source that had all the correct information. It has been a great time maintaining this website for as long as the intuitive community existed.

Don't worry, this website will still remain, and I will check back on it every once in a while. I'll most likely be back again when (if) the Padfone ever returns. But until than, I'm moving on to "regular devices".

Padfone (A66, Full set, 32GB, Taiwan/CHT) owner since: 14-06-2012 (cracked phones glass on 24-02-2014, repaired 26-03-14)
Padfone Infinity (A80, Titanium Gray Sample Unit, 32GB, International/WW) owner since: 14-06-2013 (Back to Asus since 05-07-13)
New Padfone Infinity (A86, Titanium Black, 32GB, Taiwan/CHT) + TransKeyboard owner since 03-03-14, hard bricked itself on 24-12-2015, replaced with new NPFI 32GB on 17-01-16, this one (soft)bricked itself on 31-01-2017, received new one on 15-02-2017, died within an hour due to partition issues.
Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL, Sand Gold, 32GB, International/WW) since: 20-02-2017


Forum users might recognize this text from the signature of SparkyRih, my account on our forums. It shows the history of the devices that I've owned. And now shows that I recently obtained a Zenfone.

My Asus (first generation) Padfone is still working great, as a matter of fact, I've been using it to fill the gap between the loss of the second new Padfone Infinity and the Zenfone. I will never sell that one, since this is the device that started this website and the (previously) big community.

All the new Padfone Infinity stuff is however useless to me now. Both Padfone Stations are still working great, and the phone's themselves can be used for parts. So if anybody has hardware issues with theirs, or needs a new/extra Padfone Infinity Station, I'll be happy to sell those to you by using oru contact form.

Thank you for choosing this website, hopefully we'll be back again. but until than I say goodbye.


]]> Misc Marc Schattorie Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:18:04 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.86.1 Is Asus working on the Padfone S2? http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.85.1 Thanks to user Madthing for waking me up, as the owner and pretty much the only member of the team of this website left, I'm not very active anymore. I still have my Padfones, and use them everyday. So if anyone likes to help me keep the forums spam free, and update the site every once and a while, I'm open for it.

Now without any further ado
Bear in mind that this information is based on unverified leaks.

The Padfone S2 should be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, the latest and greatest CPU from Qualcomm. It will have 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage space. The rear camera of the phone will be a 20.7MP camera, and the front camera will be perfect for 8MP selfies.

The Padfone S2 should be available in March of 2016, so that's still a long time to go.

You can discuss about this device in the Padfone S forums.
]]> Thanks to user Madthing for waking me up, as the owner and pretty much the only member of the team of this website left, I'm not very active anymore. I still have my Padfones, and use them everyday. So if anyone likes to help me keep the forums spam free, and update the site every once and a while, I'm open for it.

Now without any further ado
Bear in mind that this information is based on unverified leaks.

The Padfone S2 should be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, the latest and greatest CPU from Qualcomm. It will have 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage space. The rear camera of the phone will be a 20.7MP camera, and the front camera will be perfect for 8MP selfies.

The Padfone S2 should be available in March of 2016, so that's still a long time to go.

You can discuss about this device in the Padfone S forums.
]]> Misc Marc Schattorie Sun, 26 Jul 2015 16:11:45 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.85.1 Finally, KitKat is available for the New Padfone Infinity http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.84.5 Asus first released KitKat for their second generation Padfone (the Padfone 2, A66) several months ago. After that they rolled out KitKat for their third Padfone (the Padfone Infinity, A80). And now they finally released it for one of their strongest devices, the New Padfone Infinity, A86.

The update is currently only available for Padfones with the TW or CHT SKU's. We don't know when other SKU's will follow.

The new KitKat upgrade brings the new ZenUI to the device. It's a pretty big turn around, but it seems like a nice addition to the default Android skin, it still nicely maintains Asus's "clean interface status".

The update is not available via OTA, it is only available for download via the official Asus website here.

We would also like to invite you to discuss about this update in this thread on our forums.
]]> Asus first released KitKat for their second generation Padfone (the Padfone 2, A66) several months ago. After that they rolled out KitKat for their third Padfone (the Padfone Infinity, A80). And now they finally released it for one of their strongest devices, the New Padfone Infinity, A86.

The update is currently only available for Padfones with the TW or CHT SKU's. We don't know when other SKU's will follow.

The new KitKat upgrade brings the new ZenUI to the device. It's a pretty big turn around, but it seems like a nice addition to the default Android skin, it still nicely maintains Asus's "clean interface status".

The update is not available via OTA, it is only available for download via the official Asus website here.

We would also like to invite you to discuss about this update in this thread on our forums.
]]> New Padfone Infinity Marc Schattorie Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:30:40 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.84.5 Forum spam attacks http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.83.1
We're currently working on a solution to get rid of the spam. Please keep reporting spam bots, we'll remove them as quick as possible, and make sure the IP address (ranges) are added to our system to make sure they won't return.
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]]> Misc Marc Schattorie Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:17:17 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.83.1 KitKat also available for Asus Padfone Infinity (A80) http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.82.4 A couple of months ago Asus announced that their Padfone 2 (A68), Padfone Infinity (A80) and New Padfone Infinity (A86) would get updates to Android 4.4 (KitKat).

A couple of weeks ago the Padfone 2 got it's update to KitKat version of Android. Now it's time for the Padfone Infinity (A80).

Where the Padfone 2 got an update for all it's SKU's, the Padfone Infinity is currently only limited to Taiwanese SKU's (TW and CHT).

The updates can be found on the official Asus website.

And as usual we like to invite you to discuss this update in our still growing community.

Asus New Padfone Infinity (A86) users still have to wait for their update to KitKat, but as soon as we know anything we'll be on top of it.
]]> A couple of months ago Asus announced that their Padfone 2 (A68), Padfone Infinity (A80) and New Padfone Infinity (A86) would get updates to Android 4.4 (KitKat).

A couple of weeks ago the Padfone 2 got it's update to KitKat version of Android. Now it's time for the Padfone Infinity (A80).

Where the Padfone 2 got an update for all it's SKU's, the Padfone Infinity is currently only limited to Taiwanese SKU's (TW and CHT).

The updates can be found on the official Asus website.

And as usual we like to invite you to discuss this update in our still growing community.

Asus New Padfone Infinity (A86) users still have to wait for their update to KitKat, but as soon as we know anything we'll be on top of it.
]]> Padfone Infinity Marc Schattorie Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:14:53 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.82.4 Asus announced the Padfone S http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.81.1
Padfone, Padfone 2, Padfone Infinity, New Padfone Infinity, Padfone Mini, Padfone X... And now the Padfone S.

The Padfone S is the non-US version of the PadFone X, which is available in the US since June. Unlike the Padfone X the PadFone S comes with a newer Qualcom Snapdragon 801 processor, offers a splash-proof coating, and supports wireless charging. These seem to be the only differences between the two models. Thus, similarly to the PadFone X, the S is comprised of a 5-inch smartphone and a 9-inch tablet dock, both controlled by Android 4.4 KitKat. Asus will sell the PadFone S (including the Station) for around $500 in Taiwan.

Discuss the Asus Padfone S at our forums!
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Padfone, Padfone 2, Padfone Infinity, New Padfone Infinity, Padfone Mini, Padfone X... And now the Padfone S.

The Padfone S is the non-US version of the PadFone X, which is available in the US since June. Unlike the Padfone X the PadFone S comes with a newer Qualcom Snapdragon 801 processor, offers a splash-proof coating, and supports wireless charging. These seem to be the only differences between the two models. Thus, similarly to the PadFone X, the S is comprised of a 5-inch smartphone and a 9-inch tablet dock, both controlled by Android 4.4 KitKat. Asus will sell the PadFone S (including the Station) for around $500 in Taiwan.

Discuss the Asus Padfone S at our forums!
]]> Misc Marc Schattorie Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:07:22 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.81.1 Android KitKat available for the Padfone 2! http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.80.3 Asus has promised to release the new Android 4.4 codename Kitkat in Q2 of 2014, and they kept this promise, they released the update just in time.

The new version number for this new build is 11.8.3.3 and has been released for Japanese (JP), Russian (RU), Chinese (CN), Starhub Edition (STARHUB), Hong Kong (HK), Taiwan (CHT and TW) and also the World Wide (WW) versions of the Asus Padfone 2.

Asus has been famous for their clean Android interfaced, however, the new firmware update also brings the new ZenUI to the device.

Sadly, the Padfone Inifnity and Asus's flagship Tne new Padfone Infinity still don't have the upgrade.

Discuss this update on our forums.
]]> Asus has promised to release the new Android 4.4 codename Kitkat in Q2 of 2014, and they kept this promise, they released the update just in time.

The new version number for this new build is 11.8.3.3 and has been released for Japanese (JP), Russian (RU), Chinese (CN), Starhub Edition (STARHUB), Hong Kong (HK), Taiwan (CHT and TW) and also the World Wide (WW) versions of the Asus Padfone 2.

Asus has been famous for their clean Android interfaced, however, the new firmware update also brings the new ZenUI to the device.

Sadly, the Padfone Inifnity and Asus's flagship Tne new Padfone Infinity still don't have the upgrade.

Discuss this update on our forums.
]]> Padfone 2 Marc Schattorie Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:36:58 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.80.3 Asus Transformer Book V http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.79.1 After their first transformer tablets/netbooks, Padfones, full-blown-ultrabook-hybrids, Asus is still able to surprising us with new innovations.

The Asus Transformer Book V (Five) is a 12.5-inch tablet/ultrabook, the tablet part has its own Windows 8.1 OS running on an Intel Core architecture. Then you have the 5-inch, ZenFone 5-like Android 4.4 phone, which is the first to run on Intel's 64-bit quad-core Atom (Moorefield) chip with LTE radio. When docked, the phone's Android interface is displayed within Windows 8, and you can also switch to the full Android tablet interface. In other words, you get five modes in total:
1. A Windows tablet
2. A Windows laptop
3. An Android phone
4. An Android tablet
5. An Android laptop

So what do you guys think? Do you think it's going to be a success? Discuss it in the comments below.
]]> After their first transformer tablets/netbooks, Padfones, full-blown-ultrabook-hybrids, Asus is still able to surprising us with new innovations.

The Asus Transformer Book V (Five) is a 12.5-inch tablet/ultrabook, the tablet part has its own Windows 8.1 OS running on an Intel Core architecture. Then you have the 5-inch, ZenFone 5-like Android 4.4 phone, which is the first to run on Intel's 64-bit quad-core Atom (Moorefield) chip with LTE radio. When docked, the phone's Android interface is displayed within Windows 8, and you can also switch to the full Android tablet interface. In other words, you get five modes in total:
1. A Windows tablet
2. A Windows laptop
3. An Android phone
4. An Android tablet
5. An Android laptop

So what do you guys think? Do you think it's going to be a success? Discuss it in the comments below.
]]> Misc Marc Schattorie Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:04:14 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.79.1 Confirmed: Android KitKat for several Padfone versions? http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.77.1 Asus has released a statement about the release of Android 4.4 (KitKat) to some of their Padfone's.

According to this article on the official Asus website the Padfone 2, Padfone Infinity and new Padfone Infinity will receive the new update this year.

The Padfone 2 (A68), Padfone Infinity (A80) will receive their update by the end of Q2 of 2014. The new Padfone Infinity (A86) users have to wait until Q3 of this year. First generation Padfone users (A66) are sadly still stock at Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)

It's not clear if the information shared is completely correct. Asus is known for providing incomplete information, so we still have to wait for more information before this can be confirmed for 100%.

Update: We've asked Asus to confirm the story, and they did.

A68 (Padfone 2), A80 (Padfone Infinity) and A86 (New \Padfone \Infinity) will get KitKat 4.4 with ZenUI (which was introduced on their ZenPhones). The update schedule is a rough guideline since many factors play a role in the final release of an update, but that's understandable of course. As for the question "Which SKU per device will receive the update?" they tell us that this information has not been released yet.
]]> Asus has released a statement about the release of Android 4.4 (KitKat) to some of their Padfone's.

According to this article on the official Asus website the Padfone 2, Padfone Infinity and new Padfone Infinity will receive the new update this year.

The Padfone 2 (A68), Padfone Infinity (A80) will receive their update by the end of Q2 of 2014. The new Padfone Infinity (A86) users have to wait until Q3 of this year. First generation Padfone users (A66) are sadly still stock at Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)

It's not clear if the information shared is completely correct. Asus is known for providing incomplete information, so we still have to wait for more information before this can be confirmed for 100%.

Update: We've asked Asus to confirm the story, and they did.

A68 (Padfone 2), A80 (Padfone Infinity) and A86 (New \Padfone \Infinity) will get KitKat 4.4 with ZenUI (which was introduced on their ZenPhones). The update schedule is a rough guideline since many factors play a role in the final release of an update, but that's understandable of course. As for the question "Which SKU per device will receive the update?" they tell us that this information has not been released yet.
]]> Misc Marc Schattorie Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:25:22 +0000 http://padfoneclub.com/news.php?item.77.1