ASUS has begun rolling out Android 12 for its ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro.
The update includes a host of changes to various system apps and UI elements. It also brings Android 12 privacy settings.
ZenFone 7/7 Pro owners are encouraged to back up their phones before updating.
The device makers are still in the middle of their releases of the latest version of the software. The Android 12 update has begun to be pushed to the ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro.
The Privacy Dashboard and new privacy settings are included in the update. The Quick Settings panel has been updated to match the design of the phone. The new Internet panel is divisive.
The complete list of changes is here.
Upgraded system to Android 12
Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer, Local backup, Setup wizard, System update apps
Adjusted Quick Settings panel, notification tray, and volume panel to Android 12 design
Added privacy dashboard, camera and microphone indicators, show clipboard access, approximate location access, and microphone access features
Replaced ASUS Safeguard with stock Emergency SOS
Introduced the new widget page design in Launcher. Adjusted the position of the screenshot option and removed the hotseat app icons in the Overview page.
Removed the Quick Settings layout option in the Display settings
ASUS Phone removed SIP calling support
Added system charging animation
Merge WiFi and mobile network options to Internet settings
The update came several months after the ZenFone 8 series was updated. The changes here are similar to those found on the company's best phones.
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The update may take some time to arrive for some users, as the server pushes it out in batches based on the serial number. The system updates can be checked manually by owners. Before installing the update, you should back up your device.
