Asus finally kicks off its stable Android 16 journey. After a long beta testing run, the stable Android 16 update is now rolling out to the ZenFone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9. This marks the first major upgrade for both devices.
The latest major Android 16 update for both Asus ZenFone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 is available with build number 36.0810.1810.43. It started rolling out on November 12. Since it’s a major update, it’s over a GB on both devices, so make sure to download it over WiFi.
The latest major release introduces various new features and changes to both devices. Luckily, Asus has also shared an official changelog on their announcement page. You can check the full changelog available below.
- Adjusted the system navigation settings. The Predictive Back animation can be triggered by either the back gesture or long-pressing the back button.
- Added a power button option in the advanced setting, allowing users to configure quick access to the digital assistant by long-pressing the power button.
- Added the skip countdown button to the screen recording feature.
- In About Phone > Status setting, users can long-press the IMEI or Serial number field to copy the content.
- Fix the issue of occasional no sound during calls with bluetooth headsets.
- Some 3rd-party apps are not compatible with Android 16 yet.
- Updated game profiles for the following games: Arena of Valor (TW), Arena of Valor (US), Garena Delta Force (TW) (Cooler X Pro), Delta Force (WW) (Cooler X Pro), Genshin Impact (WW), Free Fire (WW), KartRider Rush+ (WW), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (WW).
- Updated AirTrigger profiles in ROG Instant Master for the following games: NEW STATE: NEW ERA OF BR (WW), Brawl Stars (WW), Genshin Impact (WW), Black Desert Mobile (WW), GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (TW) (Cooler X Pro), GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (WW) (Cooler X Pro), Racing Master (SEA)(Cooler X Pro), Need for Speed Mobile (TW).
- Updated Macro profiles in ROG Instant Master for the following games: Arena of Valor (TW), Arena of Valor (US), Zenless Zone Zero (WW), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (WW), Genshin Impact (WW), Honor of Kings (WW), League of Legends: Wild Rift (TW), League of Legends: Wild Rift (US).
Some of the changes mentioned in the changelog don’t apply to the ZenFone 12 Ultra, mainly the gaming-related changes and features.
There aren’t many new features in the Android 16 update, but it might improve the device’s performance.
The Android 16 update for the ZenFone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 is gradually rolling out in batches. This means that it may take some time to reach all users. So, if you own one of these models and haven’t received the update yet, it will be available soon.
Don’t forget to back up your data before installing the update. Also, charge your phone to at least 50% before installing the update.
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