Taiwanese manufacturer has released Android 8.1 Oreo update for another variant of Zenfone 3 Max. This time the update is released for Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL. The same update released for other Zenfone 3 Max months ago, there is a bit of confusion why a single phone has multiple variants and the update delays for each one. Well, talking about the update, the Oreo Android 8.1 update for Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL is released as software version 15.01.1810.262 that also installs a new ZenUI 5.0 skin on the device. The complete build is available to download as ZC520TL_WW_15.01.1810.262 and ZC520TL_WW_15.10.1810.275, just follow our guide below to see the update process.
The update is rolling out as we speak, you will be getting the notification anytime soon depending on the regional delays. Below we have mentioned some firmware details, you can have an overview of it.
Firmware details:
Device Name: Asus ZenFone 3 Max
Device Model: ZC520TL
OS update: Android 8.1 Oreo
UI version: ASUS ZenUI 5.0
Software version: ZC520TL_WW_15.01.1810.262 / ZC520TL_WW_15.10.1810.275
Android Security Patch Level: Latest
The stock Android 8.1 Oreo update for Asus ZenFone 3 Max not only increments the OS from Nougat to Oreo but also packs in goodies of Oreo firmware including Picture In Picture mode, Parallel apps, Smart text selection, new design for Quick Settings, better notifications handling and much more. If you wish to update your device without waiting for the OTA just follow the steps below.
Download ZC520TL_WW_15.10.1810.275 Oreo Android 8.1 OTA for Asus ZenFone 3 Max
Tap the Settings icon in the apps drawer.
In the Setting menu, head to the “About phone” section.
Now select tap on “System updates” and check for the available system updates.
Tap on Download if it notifies you of the update, and let it install automatically.
As we mentioned above that only stock un-rooted device is eligible for the update, don’t waste your device waiting for the OTA if your device is rooted, it will never gonna happen you need to switch to manual firmware installation.
Note: If you get OTA update right on your device, then before installing the update it is mandatory to charge your device minimum at 60% to avoid shut down. Good Luck 🙂