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How To Update Asus Zenfone 3

The Asus Zenfone 3 is a great phone with sleek design and having high-end features. And it’s also affordable which packs a punch. Those who are looking for a high-quality phone in a budget, this can be certainly a great choice for them. This is for those who are looking for Samsung-level phone at much lower price. Official support is another big advantage for Zenfone which comes pre-loaded with Android 6.1 Marshmallow and is waiting to receive 7.0 Nougat software.

If you want to learn how to update the Asus Zenfone 3, just read the guidelines and follow the steps given in article. However, this article is not suitable for those who have just started Android. They should first learn the secrets under an experienced mentor. Apart from that, if your phone is damaged during the process, our team team will not be held responsible.

We have explained this section in the article which is as follows:

How To Manage OTA

An OTA is a firmware which Asus smartphone users receive automatically as google keeps releasing different updates. These updates enhance your Android experience. You receive new features, bug fixes, apps, and stability improvement through these updates.

The problem is that users in different regions don’t receive these updates simultaneously as these updates are rolled out in different phases. So some of the users receive these updates sooner than some other users of the same phone. The notification is also received when if your Zenfone 3 is running on stock Android OS. Here is how you can do it. But, first know the pre-requisites:

  • Switch-on your smartphone, go to Menu, and click Settings.
  • Next, go About Device and tap on software version. Search there a new software engine.
  • Run it, if an OTA is available, you will be prompted to next step.
  • Before starting the flashing process, activate your wifi connection.
  • Charge your phone at least 75% so that process

You should know that whether itsflashing an OTA or forcing it down are all official operations fully supported by your OEM and by Google. Just follow steps given in this article.

How to Manually update The Stock/Official Android OS

If your Asus Zenfone 3 is a rooted device or unlocked, you won’t get the automatic official update. If you choose to manually update you phone, you will revoke the root access, relock the bootloader, reapply the bloatware, and finally reinstall the stock recovery. This will restore your phone in the built-in setup.

This allows you to easily fix problems such as boot loops, lags, force close, and battery drain. Manually installing the official Android firmware is still and official operation which does not require any risky process or tool. You should, however, keep a backup your personal data as this can be wiped out during the process. You can sync all of your personal data with the Google account and backup apps available on Google Play Store.

You should also download USB driver on your PC so that it detects your phone when connected through USB cable. Enable USB Debugging mode and charge your phone at least 75%.

Follow Instructions Given Below:

  • Visit this page: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/08/asus-zenfone-3-ze552kl-stock-rom-and-kernel.html
  • Download the complete firmware package and save this file on your PC. Then, switch off your mobile phone.
  • Go to Recovery Mode, select Apply Update from ADB.
  • Connect your device with your computer via ADB.
  • Go to Android SDK and open cmd window: press and hold shift keyboard key, while right clicking on any blank space.
  • Type “adb devices” and press enter your smartphone.
  • Now enter: adbsideload file.zip.
  • Wait while the flashing process is over.

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