ASUS launched the ROG Phone 2 in H2 2019. The second-generation gaming smartphone from the Taiwanese PC maker debuted with Android 9.0 Pie. It was updated to Android 10 a year later. And now, it has started receiving its second and last major software update in the form of Android 11.

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ASUS ROG Phone 2

OEMs have begun to roll out Android 12 for their eligible devices. However, the ASUS ROG Phone 2 is receiving the last year’s Android 11 only now.

According to an official announcement post on ASUS ZenTalk Community (via XDA Developers), the latest system update for the ROG Phone 2 arrives with build number 18.0210.2111.160.

The update currently appears to be limited to the brand’s home country of Taiwan. Anyway, it should be available in other regions in the coming days.

Going by the update changelog, the fresh software build brings new ROG UI features, in addition to standard Android 11 features. It was released on November 23 and is expected to reach all units in a week.

In order to check whether your unit has received the latest system update, then head over to Settings > About >  System Update.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Android 11 Update Official Changelog

  • Upgrade system to Android 11
  • Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
  • Please backup your data before upgrading. If you want to downgrade from Android 11 to Android 10, you can use the official software package, but all data will be erased
  • Import the new ROG UI interface design
  • Update Armoury Crate, game wizard, smart housekeeper, contact, phone, file management, computer, clock, picture library, weather, recording program, settings, one-key switch, local backup, boot wizard, system update and other applications
  • Support one-time permissions, improved file access permission control, automatic reset permissions and other privacy functions
  • Support to maintain Bluetooth connection when flying mode is turned on
  • Adjusted to the Android 11 notification bar style, support for displaying notifications of ongoing conversations
  • The classic style of the power button menu supports Android 11 device control and Google Pay
  • Update the automatic switching system color matching, return to the advanced options of gestures, SIM card and other setting functions. Replaced with the latest one-handed design
  • Notification settings Added notification records and dialog settings
  • The power control function of the smart housekeeper is integrated into the battery setting
  • Adjust the quick setting panel interface. Support media control function. Add nearby sharing option
  • On the recent apps page, long press the app icon above the task card to add options such as lock apps, screenshots, and sharing
  • Computer adjusted design to the latest native style
  • Added the option to display blocked calls in the call log settings of the phone
  • Fine-tune the size of the status bar icon to maintain display consistency
  • Clock add date setting alarm, group alarm function
  • Picture library supports new editing page
  • Update the conversion data of one-key switch by default check logic
  • Adjust the related pages of the boot wizard
  • System update setting adjustment and update logic

 

 

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