ASUS Zenfone 5 gets an Android 9.0 update and is now gradually rolling to users in the Philippines according to ASUS PH. Likewise, the ASUS Zenfone 5Z and Zenfone 5Q will receive an update at the end of January 2019.
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The ZenFone 5 series was released in the Philippines last April 2018 and it has become one of the sought-after smartphone series in the country. It has proven to be a great device in terms of camera, AI capabilities, design and battery efficiency.
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The ZenFone 5 series was released in the Philippines last April 2018 and it has become one of the sought-after smartphone series in the country. It has proven to be a great device in terms of camera, AI capabilities, design and battery efficiency.
ASUS Zenfone 5 Android 9.0 Pie Update
The ZenFone 5 series is ASUS’ most intelligent ZenFone series to date, and it’s about to get even better. The update includes major improvements in the ZenUI user experience, as well as several new features that have been introduced by Google in Android Pie, including a contextual pop-up volume bar, a new magnifier feature for easier copy-paste, and the improved gesture-based navigation system. Users can also expect improvements in system performance, as well support for the latest OpenGL and Vulkan APIs for a better gaming experience.
The new Android 9.0 Pie will be distributed automatically via a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update according to the schedule listed below.
MODEL
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MODEL NO.
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SCHEDULE
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ZenFone 5
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ZE620KL
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Roll-out ongoing
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ZenFone 5Z
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ZS620KL
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End-January 2019
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ZenFone 5Q
|
ZC600KL
|
End-January 2019
|
INSTRUCTIONS - AUTOMATIC FOTA PROCEDURE
Once the update is available, a notification will automatically appear on the phone's status bar. The user just needs to tap on the notification to download the update.
Once download is completed, a pop-up notification to install the update will appear: tapping 'Install' will then start the installation.
The device will reboot twice during the installation of the update. Users should not turn off the device until the home screen appears.
MANUAL DOWNLOAD/INSTALL PROCEDURE
It may take about one week for the system to complete the auto push. If the update notification/prompt is not received, it can be checked and initiated manually via the Settings > System > System Updates menu path.
MARKET AVAILABILITY
The line-up of the most amazing ZenFone yet retails in the Philippines with the following official prices:
MODEL
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PRICE
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ZenFone
5Z
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PHP
29,995.00
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ZenFone 5
|
PHP
17,995.00
|
ZenFone
5Q
|
PHP
12,995.00
|
