Asus has just released the stable Android 13 update for the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip, one month after releasing an upgrade for the ZenFone 9. Before installing this significant size software package which is 33.0210.0210210 in version number , it is important that users ensure they have enough data allowance on their device or network connection before proceeding with downloading it .
This new update brings a host of features and improvements to these two devices, including notification permissions, cross-device copy-paste functionality, QR code scanning options as well as additional color themes for icons. Additionally, users can expect improved security with patch version updated to January 2023.
The rollout of this update will be done in stages starting from select regions such as Europe , India , Russia and Taiwan followed by a broader rollout soon afterwards .
Asus ZenFone 8 / ZenFone 8 Flip Android 13 update – Changelog
- 📱 Upgraded system to Android 13
- 🔧 Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, Emergency Dialer, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer, Local backup, and so on.
- 🛠 Adjusted Quick Settings panel, notification tray, and volume panel to Android 13 design
- 🔔 Added the notification permission feature. You can adjust the permission of each apps in the Apps & notifications Settings.
- 📋 System clipboard added “Auto delete” and editor features
- 🔍 Added the QR code scanner option for the lock screen shortcut feature, and the Control from locked device feature in the Security & lock screen setting
- 🛌 According to Digital Wellbeing setting, system color scheme can be set to automatically switched by the bedtime option
- 📳 Adjusted the Vibration & haptic strength setting, Display and font size setting, and the width/length of navigation white bar when choosing gesture navigation
- 📵 Changed to the Blocked numbers setting in Phone to stock behavior. You will not receive calls or texts from blocked numbers.
- 📞 Removed the Call duration setting
- 🎨 Replaced original Style settings to new Wallpaper & style settings – Remove shape option, support Themed icons, and the system color is reset to blue.
- 🔗 Added link quick share feature in ASUS Launcher
- 📌 Added Asus customization preferences setting. Allows applying the collection of commonly used customization settings with one click.
- 🔧 Removed the ‘Calm’ and ‘Elegant’ options in the Power button menu style setting.
- 📞 Adjusted the design of the dialpad and contacts details page in the Phone app to display information more clearly.
- ⚠️ Some 3rd party apps are not compatible with Android 13 yet
- ⚙️ Upgrade system modes to the latest version, including “High performance”, “Dynamic”, “Durable” and “Ultra durable.” Game Genie is also upgraded to the latest version, to allow quick switching of system modes in games.
- 🔒 Updated Android security patch to 2023-01-05
For those who wish to install this latest Android 13 Update on their Asus devices should make sure that your phone battery is at least 50% charged prior doing so . Users can find out more information about the availability of this new firmware by going through their settings menu under ‘System Updates’ section within ‘About Phone’ tab .
