ASUS introduced the Zenfone 6 last year running Android 9.0 (Pie) with ZenUI 6. It got the Android 10 update by the end of the year. Now it has started receiving Android 11 stable update starting from Taiwan after beta testing that started back in September. Beta update for T-Mobile in the US that rolled out last month enabled VoLTE support.
The update brings new ZenUI interface design, full-screen gesture support with third-party launchers, more. ASUS says that the update will remove private listening, ZenUI Help and one-handed mode features.
The v18.0610.2011.107 Android 11 update for the Zenfone 6 is rolling out in batches and will gradually roll out to everyone if there are no major bugs. The Zenfone 6 is the same ASUS 6Z (ZS630KL) model that was launched in India last year, so it should get the update soon along with the global roll out. Check out the complete changelog below.
【System Optimization】
- Upgraded system to Android 11
- Please backup your data before upgrading. If you want to downgrade from Android 11 to Android 10, you can use the official software package, but all data will be erased.
- Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
- Removed private listening, ZenUI Help and one-handed mode
- The power expert function is integrated into the battery setting. Removed Avast scan engine
- Options such as smart classification, alignment icons, and icon packages removed from the desktop. Click the blank area of the screen to organize application software icons across pages.
- Import the new ZenUI interface design
- Adjust the quick setting panel interface and support media control. Removed the multi-window entrance, and add adjacent sharing options (need to manually add)
- The “Wi-Fi automatic download and installation” setting of the system update is turned on by default
- Third-party desktop supports the use of full-screen gestures