In 2018, when ASUS announced the Zenfone 5z flagship, it also announced a mid-range phone called the Zenfone 5. Both phones actually share a lot in common save for the processor, RAM + storage configuration, and fast charging technology. However, while the Zenfone 5z has gotten the Android 10 stable update since last year, ASUS is yet to roll it out to the Zenfone 5.
A new report says ASUS has now released an Android 10 beta update for the phone but one that is based on AOSP. While that may be sad news for owners of the phone who like the customizations ZenUI offers, it is good news to know it won’t be stuck on Android Pie.
ASUS advises users who prefer ZenUI to stay on their current build and not switch as the custom features it offers will not be available in the new update.
There is no changelog yet for the update but expect features such as Dark Mode, Smart Replies, new gesture navigation, and new Digital Wellbeing features.
The beta update is available for download here but you have to backup your device first as installing it will wipe your data. Also, the beta update is available for those with the WW SKU only. ASUS is yet to reveal a date for the stable update but we do not expect it to take long.
In related news, ASUS is yet to reveal any info on a successor to the Zenfone 6/ASUS 6z.
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