After months of beta testing, Asus has officially rolled out the Android 16 update for both the Zenfone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9. Initially launched as a beta program in August 2025, this finalized update brings various new features and fixes to these flagship devices.
What’s New in the Android 16 Update for Asus Phones?
The Android 16 update for the Zenfone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 comes with a build number 36.0810.1810.43, and the update size is over 1GB. As with most updates, the rollout is happening in phases, so some users may have to wait a few days or weeks before receiving the notification.
Here’s a summary of the key changes introduced with this update:
System Improvements and Features
- Adjusted System Navigation: The navigation settings have been tweaked for better user experience.
- Digital Assistant Activation: Long-pressing the power button now invokes the digital assistant, making it quicker to access.
- Screen Recording Enhancements: A new “skip countdown” button has been added to the screen recording feature.
- Bluetooth Call Fix: The issue with no sound during calls when using Bluetooth headsets has been resolved.
ROG Phone 9-Specific Updates
- Game and AirTrigger Profiles: Several game profiles, AirTrigger profiles, and Macro profiles have been updated for an enhanced gaming experience.
Asus also mentioned that some third-party apps may not be fully compatible with Android 16 just yet, so users may experience some initial compatibility issues.
