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ASUS Rolls Out Stable Android 16 to Zenfone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9

The staged release follows a three-month beta, arriving as a 1GB package.

Overview

  • ASUS has started a phased distribution that may take days or weeks, with the download around 1GB, and it advises backing up data due to possible third‑party app incompatibilities.
  • The stable firmware is labeled build 36.0810.1810.43 for both devices.
  • System changes include adjusted navigation, long‑press power access to the digital assistant, and a new skip‑countdown button for screen recording.
  • The changelog notes a fix for calls losing audio when using Bluetooth headsets.
  • ROG Phone 9 receives updated game profiles along with refreshed AirTrigger (AirProfile) and Macro profiles in ROG Instant Master.