Finally, the big update is here. The Asus Zenfone 6 a.k.a Asus 6z has started getting the latest Android 10 based OTA update. many users have already updated their devices to the latest update. Here we will be sharing a manual method to Download and Install Asus Zenfone 6 (Asus 6Z) Android 10 Update
A Few months ago Google released the official Android 10 update to its Pixel devices and after that many OEMs like OnePlus have released Android 10 based updates to their flagship devices. But Asus users were still waiting for the update. But now the wait is over as the company has released the update to its flagship device. According to a Reddit thread, many users from India and the American region have been getting the update.
Now thanks to Xda, we have the firmware file, so the users who haven’t received the update yet also can manually flash the full firmware file to upgrade their Asus Zenfone 6 (Asus 6Z) to Android 10 Update.
Table of Contents
Android 10 Update Features
With Android 10, Google has implemented some great features as well.
- A system-wide dark mode
- Smart Reply for all messaging apps.
- New easy sharing menu.
- Quicker access to settings.
- A standard depth format.
- Overhauled permissions.
- Wi-Fi sharing via QR codes
- Focus Mode
Manually Check For Asus Zenfone 6 (Asus 6Z) Android 10 Update
First, go to Settings>System Update> Check for Update. Check if the OTA is available or not. If available take the update. Else, follow the following steps to manually flash the firmware file.
Disclaimer
We at rootmygalaxy.net will not be responsible for any damage that might occur to your device in case something goes wrong. So, proceed at your own risk. Make sure you are following the guide properly.
Pre-Requirements
- Take a full backup of data because everything will be erased in the process.
- Make sure that the battery has at least 60% charge to prevent accidental shut down.
- This process will wipe your data
Download FOTA Update
WW_17.1810.1910.73 || 25 November 2019 Update
- Only OTA package:
- Upgrade From ‘17.1810.1910.68’ > ‘17.1810.1910.73’: WW_ZS630KL-17.1810.1910.68-17.1810.1910.73-11200352-fota-user.zip
- Full firmware package: UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-17.1810.1910.73-1.1.1-user.zip
Credit: XDA member mickey36736
How To Install Asus Zenfone 6 (Asus 6Z) Android 10 Update (OTA Available)
#1 Method 1
Step 1. Download the files from the download section and rename the downloaded file to “UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-17.1810.1910.73-1.1.1-user.zip”
Step 2. Transfer the file to your device’s internal memory via USB cable.
Step 3. Now disconnect your device from PC and restart the smartphone
Step 4. Once it reboots, you will see a popup in the notification “System update file detected”, just tap on that
Step 5. Now, wait for the installation to complete. Once the installation is done, your device will automatically reboot to the latest firmware.
#2 Method 2
Step 1. Enable USB Debugging mode from Settings> Developer Options. To enable Developer Options, you have to go to Settings> About Phone and tap on the Build Number 7 times continuously.
Step 2. Download ADB and Fastboot driver for your Windows or Download ADB and Fastboot driver for your Mac and install it.
Step 3. Download the Full firmware and rename it to UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-17.1810.1910.73-1.1.1-user.zip and copy it to the ADB folder.
Step 4. Turn off your phone and boot into recovery mode
Step 5. Choose the option “Apply update from ADB’ and connect your device to your computer.
Step 6. Go inside ADB folder on your computer, press shift and right-click to open the command prompt. Type the following command –
adb devices
This should list your device and ensure it is connected.
Step 7. Type the following to flash the OREO firmware –
adb sideload update.zip
Wait for the process to complete and then disconnect and reboot your device.
Source: XDA
