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The ASUS ZenFone 10 (review) is now receiving a stable Android 14 OS update in the global markets. Earlier in June this year, the Taiwanese brand launched the compact flagship smartphone packed with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 144Hz display, gimbal cameras, and more. It shipped with Android 13 OS out of the box. Read on to know all the details below,
Android 14 arrives on ZenFone 10
ASUS is rolling out the stable version of the Android 14 OS to the ZenFone 10 units in the global markets, including those sold in the EU. In a community forum post, ASUS revealed that the smartphone needs to be on the software build number 33.0220.0220.101. The Android 14 update has the version number 34.1004.0204.65 and it weighs 1.34GB in size. Hence, owners are recommended to download the update over WiFi or strong cellular network.
The Android 14 update for the ZenFone 10 is being rolled out in a phased manner. Hence, it could take some time to reach all units across the world. If there is no update notification, users can manually check it by heading to Settings> System > System Updates. ASUS warns that users must take a backup of their data and charge the phone to 50 percent before proceeding with the update.
Android 14 new changes
The Android 14 update changelog on the ASUS ZenFone 10 mentions a revamped mobile manager, contacts, emergency dialer, calculator, and more system apps. The clock widget on the lock screen can now be customized. The update also introduces support for new photos and video permissions and the system photo ticker. It also fixes speakerphone call issues. The update also resolves the customized power menu on the phone lacking restart and shutdown options. Lastly, there’s a new method of displaying battery usage to view app usage in segments.