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ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro start receiving stable Android 12 update
As promised, ASUS has begun rolling out the stable Android 12 update to the ZenFone 7 series, which includes plenty of new features.
ASUS has been hard at work releasing Android 12 updates for its smartphone portfolio. Last week, the Taiwanese OEM published a beta build of Android 12 for the two-year-old ROG Phone 3. The ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro, ASUS’ mainstream flagships from 2020, were also in line to receive the same treatment. True to its word, the company has now initialized the stable Android 12 update rollout to the ZenFone 7 series owners around the world.
ASUS announces Android 12 Release Schedule for Zenfone 8, Zenfone 7 and ROG Phone Series
ASUS will kick off the stable Android 12 rollout in December 2021, starting with the ZenFone 8 series. Read on.
ASUS today detailed its plans to roll out the stable Android 12 update for its ROG and ZenFone flagships. The Taiwanese company will kick off the stable Android 12 rollout by the end of this year, starting with the ZenFone 8 series, with devices like the ROG Phone 5 and others joining the Android 12 party early next year.
[Update: ZenFone 6 as well] ASUS ZenFone 7 update brings the Android 12-like one-handed mode from ZenUI 8
The latest update for the ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro brings new security patches, fixes bugs, and adds a new Android 12-like one-handed mode.
ASUS is rolling out a new software update to the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro. The latest update brings along new security patches, fixes bugs, and adds a new Android 12-like one-handed mode.
New ZenUI updates for the ASUS ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 7 series bring lots of bug fixes
The latest ZenUI updates for the ASUS ZenFone 8 series and the ZenFone 7 series brings several bug fixes and improvements.
Towards the end of last month, ASUS rolled out software updates for its flagship ZenFone 8 series, the ZenFone 6 series, the ROG Phone 5, and the ROG Phone 3. The ZenUI updates included minor improvements to camera and call quality, system stability optimizations, and several bug fixes. ASUS has now started rolling out another update for the ZenFone 8 series and the ZenFone 7 series, which brings even more bug fixes and improvements.
ASUS ZenFone 7 series development update: Kirisakura kernel and Android 11 ROM
The first custom kernel for the ASUS ZenFone 7 series is here along with the first build of OmniROM based on Android 11.
ASUS earlier this month refreshed its flagship lineup with the launch of the ZenFone 8 series. The ZenFone 8 and Zenone 8 Flip offer top-tier specs while still costing considerably less than many of its Snapdragon 888-powered counterparts. However, if you own a ZenFone 7 or ZenFone 7 Pro from last year, you’ll find little reason to upgrade as, besides a marginally faster chipset and other incremental upgrades, there’s not a whole lot to get excited about. Besides, if you ever get bored of ASUS’ software, you can always take refuge in the world of custom ROMs and kernels. The ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro don’t have a long list of custom ROMs to try out, but they have an official build of OmniROM and official TWRP support. Now the device has received its first custom kernel.
ASUS is rolling out the Android 11 stable update to the ZenFone 7
ASUS has finally started rolling out the stable Android 11 update for the ZenFone 7 series, bringing a host of new features. Read on!
The ASUS ZenFone 7 lineup has been on the market for about half a year now. The device sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC (Snapdragon 865 Plus on the Pro variant), 6/8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 128/256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage alongside a dedicated microSD card slot. All of that comes in a slim package with 6.67-inch AMOLED display that refreshes up to 90Hz, stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, and the signature Flip Camera module. To put it in short, it’s a solid flagship device, none less than any other flagship from 2020. The ZenFone 7 was originally released with Android 10 with ZenUI 7 on board, but ASUS was quick enough to start recruiting beta testers for its Android 11 update. The beta testing phase is finally over, as the company is now rolling out the first stable build of Android 11 to ZenFone 7 users.
[Update 2: ROG Phone 3 Fix Rolling Out] Some ROG Phone 3 and ZenFone 7 owners are having issues with HD playback in Netflix
ASUS is rolling out updates to its ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 after identifying a bug preventing Netflix from streaming in HD.
Some owners of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and ZenFone 7/7 Pro have discovered that their devices have lost Widevine L1 status. As a result, they’re unable to play Netflix content in HD.
TWRP adds support for the ASUS ZenFone 7, ROG Phone 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Exynos), and more
TWRP now officially supports the ASUS ZenFone 7 series, ROG Phone 3, Galaxy Note 10 series (Exynos), Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, and more.
The TWRP custom recovery is an essential tool for Android enthusiasts who wish to install third-party software on their devices. With it, you can flash new custom ROMs, take full data backups, modify protected files, and do much more. But to do any of these things, you need to have a device that's officially supported by the TWRP project. Thankfully, the team behind the project keeps adding support for new devices ever so often. Since our previous coverage, the team has expanded support to the ASUS ZenFone 7 series, ROG Phone 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series (Exynos), Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy J4, and the Galaxy M30s.
ASUS releases new updates for the ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 with security patches and bug fixes
ASUS has begun rolling out new updates for the ROG Phone 3 as well as the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro smartphones. Read on to know more!
ASUS has started rolling out new updates for the ZenFone 7, ZenFone 7 Pro as well as its latest gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3. The new updates arrive just a week after we saw the company rolling out a new update for the ROG Phone II where it finally introduced 90fps on PUBG Mobile.
OmniROM, TWRP, and Google Camera ports are available for the ASUS ZenFone 7 series
The first custom ROM for the ASUS ZenFone 7 is up, in the form of OmniROM. An unofficial TWRP and Google Camera ports are also available.
ASUS launched their ZenFone 7 lineup back in August this year and the device duo have been quite well received. In a bid to make the phones more attractive to the aftermarket development community, the company promptly published the bootloader unlock tool and the kernel source code. Thanks to the OEM's proactive support, we even saw the release of a public beta of Android 11 for the device. Third-party development for the ZenFone 7 series has been on high-gear ever since and we now have the first custom ROM, an unofficial TWRP port, and working Google Camera ports for it.
Latest ASUS ROG Phone 3, ZenFone 7 updates fix issues with charging, camera, and more
ASUS is rolling out new updates for the ROG Phone 3 and ZenFone 7 series, fixing issues with charging, camera, and more areas. Read on!
ASUS is rolling out new firmware updates for the ROG Phone 3 and the ZenFone 7 series. As per the information shared on the official ASUS ZenTalk forums, the latest update for the ZenFone 7 Pro and ZenFone 7 goes by version number 29.13.7.47. The new update for the ROG Phone 3 on the other hand is denoted by version 17.0823.2009.98.
ASUS rolls out the first Android 11 beta update for ZenFone 7 Pro testers
ASUS has begun rolling out the first Android 11 beta update to the ZenFone 7 Pro smartphone. Read on to know more about this rollout!
ASUS has worked on updating their ZenFone series of devices to Android 11. We’ve seen Android 11 beta builds rolling out for the ZenFone 6. The latest member of the family to get the taste of Android 11 is the ZenFone 7 Pro. Users who signed up for the public beta testing program are now receiving the first Android 11 beta build on their phones.
ASUS starts recruiting beta testers for the ZenFone 7's Android 11 update
ASUS is now recruiting beta testers to try out Android 11 for the ZenFone 7 series ahead of its general release. Here's how to sign up.
Last week, ASUS started rolling out a closed beta build of Android 11 to the ZenFone 6, making it the first ASUS smartphone to get a taste of Android 11. The choice of the device, however, is a bit awkward due to the fact that the ZenFone 7 lineup is the latest mainstream flagship offering from the Taiwanese OEM. No need to worry, though, as ASUS has now announced a public beta testing program for the Android 11 update on the ZenFone 7 series and is seeking early testers for the update.
How to enable T-Mobile VoLTE/VoWiFi on ASUS smartphones [Root]
Here's how you can enable T-Mobile VoLTE and VoWiFi support on the ASUS ZenPhone as well as the ASUS ROG Phone lineup with root access.
Transitioning from the legacy circuit-switched voice network to IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) gives us the opportunity to use advanced cellular services such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi), and Rich Communication Services (RCS). Now that 5G support is ready to land on the budget segment, several carriers are gradually phasing out old school 2G/3G infrastructures and even require VoLTE for all devices connecting to their 4G LTE and 5G networks. T-Mobile and AT&T, for example, are going to block voice and data service for phones that don’t support VoLTE in the near future.
The ASUS ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 support passthrough charging for gaming without degrading the battery
Both the ASUS ZenFone 7 and the ROG Phone 3 support passthrough charging which can extend the battery longevity while gaming.
The distinction between smartphones and gaming consoles is getting blurred for consumers in certain Asian markets thanks to the rise of the gaming phone. Mobile eSports titles are now bigger than ever, thus it's not uncommon to see users spend hundreds of hours playing multiplayer games on their phone rather than PC or console. Such long gaming sessions are obviously demanding for the battery, so users end up repeatedly charging their phones to keep playing. Your phone’s long-term battery capacity takes a hit if you constantly charge it to full. To address this issue, the recently launched ASUS ROG Phone 3 and the ASUS ZenFone 7 series come with a charging limit feature that enables passthrough charging once the battery level reaches a certain limit.
The ASUS ZenFone 7 flagship smartphones tout a motorized Flip Camera and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865
ASUS ZenFone 7 series has launched with a Flip Camera and flagship performance. Here are the specs, features, pricing, and availability.
The ASUS ZenFone series has been a solid contender in the affordable flagship space for a few generations, but ASUS devices have generally flown under the radar for various reasons. The ASUS ZenFone 6, or ASUS 6Z as it is called in India, was a prime example of an underrated smartphone, giving us some of the best smartphone hardware and software without breaking the bank. It also had the distinction of being one of the few smartphones without a notch or hole-punch cutout, thanks to its Flip Camera module. The successor to the ZenFone 6 is now here in the ZenFone 7, though this time around, there are two devices to talk about. Meet the new ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro.
ASUS ZenFone 7/7 Pro update adds Dual-band Wi-Fi network, Google Lens on stock Camera, improves DC Dimming and low-light photography
The first software update of ASUS ZenFone 7/7 Pro improves night mode camera and DC dimming and adds Dual-band Wi-Fi support.
ASUS recently took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphones: the ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro (review). Both phones pack top-of-the-line hardware, including a 6.67-inch notchless, hole-punch-less AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 64MP IMX686 primary camera in a motorized Flip Camera module, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The devices recently went up on sale in ASUS's home country of Taiwan and have now launched in Europe, and a new software update is already being pushed to greet new buyers. The update takes care of early bugs and improves camera performance.
ASUS ZenFone 7 bootloader unlock tool and kernel source code are now available
ASUS has released a bootloader unlock tool and kernel source code for the newly launched ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro. Read on to know more!
The newly launched ASUS ZenFone 7 series retains the iconic "Flip Camera" design from its predecessor, but it does pack in a number of necessary upgrades as well. Apart from the anticipated jump to Qualcomm's latest flagship tier Snapdragon 865 (on the non-Pro variant) and Snapdragon 865 Plus (on the Pro variant), the transition from LCD to AMOLED display is perhaps the most significant improvement in this generation. On the software side, the ASUS ZenFone 7 lineup offers a near-stock interface with several added functionalities in the form of ZenUI 7. The Taiwanese OEM is known for encouraging the aftermarket development community to utilize the excellent hardware with the help of custom ROMs or other mod, and the new ZenFone models have just become a part of that venture. The company has now released the kernel source code as well as a dedicated tool for bootloader unlocking for the phone duo.
ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro Review - A Flipping Fantastic Flagship Smartphone
The ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro is my new favorite phone of 2020 thanks to its spectacular performance and useful Flip Camera. Here's our full review.
Smartphone design has come a long way since Apple unveiled its first iPhone in 2007. Android phones used to have thick bezels and tiny displays; now they're so massive they blur the line between tablet and phone. Each year, new advancements in smartphone design and display technology give OEMs the ability to trim down bezels even more. Until the mass production of under-display camera tech next year, though, most OEMs won't offer truly full-screen smartphones, instead opting to cut a hole or notch in the display to leave room for the front-facing camera(s). A stop-gap solution to this problem has already been in use since last year, though—hiding the camera in the top (pop-up camera) or flipping it around from the back (flip camera). The new ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro is one such device that employs a "Flip Camera" module to offer a full-screen display experience, and it definitely stands out in a year dominated by phones with notches or hole-punches.
ASUS says the ZenFone 7 is less likely to face shortages than the ZenFone 6
ASUS is confident that the ZenFone 7 series is less likely to face unit shortages as compared to the ZenFone 6. Read on to know more!
ASUS has just launched the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro, two phones that continue the motorized flip camera legacy for another year. While the pricing on the devices has increased compared to their predecessor, there are a fair few improvements onboard that justify the rise. But one of the biggest improvements with the devices doesn't actually have to do with the devices themselves, but rather, their supply. With the ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro, ASUS is promising greater availability compared to last year's model.