{"id":11876,"date":"2019-01-11T04:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T04:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=11876"},"modified":"2019-01-11T01:03:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T01:03:29","slug":"asus-rolls-out-android-9-0-pie-for-zenfone-5-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/asus-rolls-out-android-9-0-pie-for-zenfone-5-series\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS Rolls out Android 9.0 Pie for ZenFone 5 Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ASUS Rolls out Android 9.0 Pie for ZenFone 5 Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The new system update brings several new features, including an all-new contextual pop-up volume bar and an improved gesture-based navigation system<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PASIG, Philippines \u2014 The ZenFone 5 series revolutionized the smartphone user experience when it launched in the Philippines last April 2018. The series has already received a number of international awards, including COMPUTEX 2018\u2019s Best Choice Golden award. ZenFone 5\u2019s AI-powered cameras also scored 93 points in DXOMark\u2019s photo tests, making it one of the best choices for mobile photography in its price point.<\/p>\n<p>The ZenFone 5 series is ASUS\u2019 most intelligent ZenFone series to date, and it\u2019s about to get even better.<\/p>\n<p>ASUS has announced that the Android 9.0 Pie system update for the ZenFone 5 is now being rolled out in the Philippines. The rest of the ZenFone 5 series (ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5Q) will also receive the update in the very near future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"285\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The update includes major improvements in the ZenUI user experience, as well as several new features that have been introduced by Google in Android Pie, including a contextual pop-up volume bar, a new magnifier feature for easier copy-paste, and the improved gesture-based navigation system. Users can also expect improvements in system performance, as well as support for the latest OpenGL and Vulkan APIs for a better gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u2003<br \/>\nThe new software will be distributed automatically via a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update according to the schedule listed below. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"103\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-2.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-2-300x48.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>INSTRUCTIONS &#8211; AUTOMATIC FOTA PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the update is available, a notification will automatically appear on the phone&#8217;s status bar. The user just needs to tap on the notification to download the update.<br \/>\nOnce download is completed, a pop-up notification to install the update will appear: tapping &#8216;Install&#8217; will then start the installation.<br \/>\nThe device will reboot twice during the installation of the update. Users should not turn off the device until the home screen appears.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MANUAL DOWNLOAD\/INSTALL PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It may take about one week for the system to complete the auto push. If the update notification\/prompt is not received, it can be checked and initiated manually via the Settings > System > System Updates menu path.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARKET AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The line-up of the most amazing ZenFone yet retails in the Philippines with the following official prices:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"639\" height=\"130\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-3.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Zenfone-5-Update-3-300x61.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more Tech Lifestyle News and Features Visit us at <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/\">Techbeatph.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and Visit and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel <strong><em><a>here<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASUS Rolls out Android 9.0 Pie for ZenFone 5 Series The new system update brings several new features, including an all-new contextual pop-up volume bar and an improved gesture-based navigation system PASIG, Philippines \u2014 The ZenFone 5 series revolutionized the smartphone user experience when it launched in the Philippines last April 2018. 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