Asus ROG Phone 3 Android 11 update, ROG Phone 5 first update, & ROG Phone 2 Airtel VoWiFi - Here's what we know

Asus takes a lot of pride in delivering the ROG Phone series. A beast machine that is solely designed for gaming enthusiasts.

With each iteration, Asus presents hardware that is unique and optimal. But the software department is something where Asus has consistently underperformed.

Asus ROG Phone 3 was the flagship offering by the company until Asus ROG Phone 5 launched. But the company trailed way behind other OEMs when it came to delivering Android 11 update to the Asus ROG Phone 3.

There lies a lot of questions but Asus is overly quiet. Here are some of the latest developments from the Asus camp.

Asus ROG Phone 3 Android 11

We recently saw how Asus has cast down its ROG Phone 3 users by over-delaying the Android 11 update program. But a forum moderator has given out some hope as he shares the news of the present status.

The moderator says the Android 11 update for the Asus ROG Phone 3 is under evaluation and a timeline will soon be shared.

Thanks for being a such a great fan of ASUS. As gugul mentioned and picking up on few points, Android 11 for ROG Phone 3 is under evaluation the timeline should soon be shared.

The statement doesn’t answer much on when this update will be available but at least now we know that the update is being baked and a timeline will be shared.

Asus ROG Phone 5 first update

Asus recently took to the stage to launch its newest flagship — ROG Phone 5. This indeed is a powerful machine and has already started bagging the software updates.

In its first update, Asus ROG Phone 5 bags Air gesture support and feature additions along with a bunch of other software optimizations. Here’s what the changelog says.

– Enhanced the advanced settings of system modes in Armoury Crate

– Added animation editor for ROG Vision in Armoury Crate. Now supports share and import functions.

– Added brand new motion control gestures in AirTrigger 5

– Added Esports Mode: A competitive mode tailored for esports competitions in the power button menu screen during – gameplay

– Added ROG Akira Character theme pack

– Added multiple theme packs in cooperated with popular game publishers

– Added “Upcoming alarm notification” setting in Clock – Sent out 2 hours before the scheduled alarm.

– Optimized Camera user experience

– Optimized system stability

– Optimized ROG Vision

– Optimized charging stability

– Share on Twitter

The update carries version 18.0830.2101.73 and is a FOTA update. Users can find the update lying in the update center.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Airtel VoWiFi

Asus has been questioned right from the beginning for ROG Phone 2 incompatibility with VoWiFi on various networks across multiple nations.

But some positive news for the device owners in India as the forum moderator assures users that VoWiFi on the Airtel network may see light soon.

VoWifi for Airtel is in works and should soon see light. @ImShrey Please do not spread rumors ROG Phone 2 isn’t discontinued important software update or feature whenever ready will be rolled out.

The mod also affirms that the software development of this device is still active and some of the important updates will continue to roll out for the Asus ROG Phone 2.

Asus still has a long way to go in the software updates domain. The OEM really needs to step up its development process and quickly make the transition to the latest OS for the devices that have long been in the pipeline.

Any further development will be reported here. In the meantime, you can pay a visit to our dedicated Asus Android 11 update tracker to learn the latest developments for your Asus device.

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