While other companies are occupied with the deployment of Android 12, Asus is releasing an Android 11 update to ROG Phone II. Though it is arriving a few months later from its successor, ROG Phone 3, considering that the device is a two-year-old flagship, explains the delay.
The Android 11 update is rolling out through the firmware version 18.0210.2111.160. As of now, the package is limited to the Asus ROG Phone 2 units with model number ZS660KL in Taiwan.
Regarding changes, the software indulges everything we expect from Android 11. This further will be tossed with a ton of new features and redesigned UI based on the latest ZenUI. Also, the company has issued an official changelog for the same.
Changelog
【System Optimization】
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 private functions
Supports maintaining Bluetooth connection when the 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 the one-key switch with the default check logic
Adjust the related pages of the boot wizard
System update setting adjustment and update logic
As per Asus, the update may take about one week to complete the automatic push. If you want to avoid the waiting period, you can head over to Settings > About > System Update.