In November, Asus unveiled the official Android 13 update history, and the first device slated to get it was the Zenfone 9, which was due to receive the new software in December. This happened today, with multiple reports coming from Zenfone 9 owners from a group of countries on Reddit.
We can also confirm that the rollout is underway, as one of our review units has already been updated. Unlike some other companies, Asus stages its rollouts by serial number, not by country or territory, so it’s pretty much all luck of the draw – you can’t really predict when yours will get it. It might be worth checking manually, though, as that’s how we got it. There was no notification, but once we checked manually, we updated right away.
Asus Zenfone 9 with Android 13
The new build is labeled WW_33.0804.2060.65 and includes the December 5, 2022 security patch level. It doesn’t get any more current than this. Asus’ ZenUI has stayed very close to stock Android, especially in looks, although it does offer some useful additions here and there. Nothing too customized, though, and the overall feel of the UI is eerily similar to what you’d get on a Pixel.
The changelog is miles long, so we won’t bore you here. However, we will mention that after the update you will be offered a short tutorial which mentions some of the new features. It looks like it was made by Google, but it’s impossible to say for sure.
Android tutorials 13
Highlights are the new notification permission, copy and paste across multiple devices, more privacy when it comes to app media access, the new media player with a dancing play bar and full screen album artwork, and the ability to assign different languages to different apps.
The next Asus devices in line to receive the Android 13 update are the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip, which will get it next month.
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