Asus has started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update for the ROG Phone
The update brings up the version number to v16.0410.1910.91
The update is being sent out in batches, and should reach all users in a few days
Asus’ first ROG Phone is finally being updated to Android 9 Pie. The phone is being updated to version v16.0410.1910.91 and besides Android 9 Pie, it also brings a bunch of other features and changes. According to the post on the company’s official forum, the update is being sent out in batches, so it should roll out to all users over the course of a few days
Here is the complete changelog as posted on the forum.
Upgraded system to Android P
Removed Page Marker, ZeniMoji, Report Location in Safeguard, weather animation setting, AI Charging
Removed the Yandex cloud operation of File Manager application
Upgraded Game Center to Armoury Crate with whole new design
Added “Adaptive brightness”, “Adaptive Battery”, “New notifications”, “Status bar icon manager”, “Screen recorder”, and “Local backup” in Settings
Upgraded Game Genie panel with new design and features
Added Android P “Swipe up on Home button” gesture
Support 24-hour forecast in Weather application
Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, and Weather applications
Redesigned volume control panel
Those using the ROG Phone can manually check for the update by going to Settings -> System. Or, those with the know how can attempt to manually update their phone by going here.