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ASUS JAPAN announced on the 18th, the latest platform “Android 11” for the latest gaming smartphone (smartphone) “ROG Phone 3 (model number: ZS661KS)” (manufactured by ASUSTeK Computer) bearing the gaming brand “ROG” released in September last year. We are announcing that software updates including will be available from 15:00 on August 18, 2021 (Wednesday).
Updates are available via the network (OTA) via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and mobile phone lines (5G, 4G, 3G) only on the smartphone itself, and the update file size is about 1.2GB, which is large. Wi-Fi download is recommended. The updated build number is “WW_18.0410.2106.138”.
The main updates are as follows, but it means that many new functions will be available, such as improved performance and more detailed settings for permissions such as current location information. The target products are the 12GB RAM model (ZS661KS-BK512R12) and the 16GB RAM model (ZS661KS-BK512R16) for the Japanese market.
1) New function added to “Media Control”
When you play a video or music, “Media Control” appears in the quick settings panel. In Android 11, play / stop and skip are displayed as control buttons for music and videos, and you can easily change the audio output destination (built-in speaker, Bluetooth earphone, etc.).
2) Changed so that Bluetooth is not forcibly disconnected when using airplane mode
Until Android 10, it was a specification that Bluetooth is forcibly disconnected when airplane mode is turned on while using Bluetooth, but from Android 11, even if airplane mode is turned on while Bluetooth is connected, even if airplane mode is turned on, It is now possible to use Bluetooth as it is without being forcibly disconnected.
3) New settings added to “One Time Permission”
“Only when using the app” was added from Android 10 when the app accesses location information such as GPS, but in Android 11, “Allow only this time” was added and “Only when using the app / Only this time / Allow” You can now select the access permission from the 3 choices of “No”.
4) New option added to “Silent notification” function
The “silent notification” function added from Android 10 has a new option to hide silent notifications from Android 11, and it is also possible to check the notification history of silent notifications.
ROG Phone 3 is the third in the high-end smartphone “ROG Phone” series bearing the gaming brand “ROG”, and inherits the concept of the previous model “ROG Phone II (model number: ZS660KL)” to further improve performance and expand peripheral devices. It is a new ultra-high performance gaming smartphone and portable game machine that has done such things.
The main specifications are about 6.59 inch FHD + (1080 x 2340 dots) organic EL and Snapdragon 865 Plus compatible with 144 Hz refresh rate, 512 GB internal storage, 6000 mAh battery, USB Type-C terminal (USB 2.0), side mount connector (USB) Type-C, USB 3.1, 48-pin), in-screen fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Android 10, etc. The screen is covered with tempered glass “Corning Gorilla Glass 6”.
Includes “Aero Active Cooler 3” kickstand with air cooling fan
The rear camera is a 1 / 1.7-inch approximately 64 million pixel CMOS “Sony IMX686” (1 pixel 0.8 μm) / wide-angle lens (6P, F1.8, 35 mm equivalent 26.6 mm) and approximately 13 million pixel CMOS / ultra-wide-angle lens ( Angle of view 125 °, 11mm in 35mm conversion), triple configuration of about 5 million pixel CMOS / macro lens, front camera in single configuration of about 24 million pixel CMOS / wide angle lens (27mm in 35mm conversion).
The back uses a translucent panel, the ROG logo corresponds to “Aura RGB lighting” that shines in each color, the size is about 171 x 78 x 9.85 mm, the mass is about 240 g, and the main body color is only one color of black glare. It’s just a little thicker than ROG Phone II for peripheral compatibility. Equipped with dual front speakers and quad microphone. Other detailed product information has already been released “ASUS announces new gaming smartphone” ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS “! 6.6 inch FHD + organic EL with 144Hz display, S865 +, 6000mAh battery, etc. –S-MAX ”.
Android 10 was pre-installed at the time of release, but this time, the latest Android 11 is now available. For updates, an update notification message will be displayed on the home screen, so tap the arrow to execute the firmware update, and if you want to perform the update immediately, tap “Install”, and the device will automatically restart and install. Is completed.
You can check the build number in “Settings” → “System” → “Terminal information” → “Software information”. Please note the following when updating. As a precaution when updating to Android 11, it is announced that “One-handed mode” and “Feedback & Help” will be deleted from the ROGUI menu after updating.
* Once updated, the original version cannot be restored.
* Do not turn off the power during the update. The device may not boot. Connect the AC adapter so that the power does not turn off during the update.
* You can update while leaving the data saved in the device, but depending on the status, you may not be able to protect the data. When updating, please back up important data in advance.
* The app you are currently using may not be compatible with Android 11. Please contact each app vendor for any problems with the app after updating to Android 11.
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