Hot on the heels of the Oreo OTA for the Zenfone 3 Deluxe , released a couple of days ago, Asus is now widening the roll-out and bringing Android 8.0 to the Zenfone 3 Zoom as well.
More details about the update:
The Oreo update carries version number 80.20.179.40 and, apart from the major Android version update, will bring many other Asus-specific features and additions to the ZenFone 3 Zoom. File size of the update has not been mentioned. The Android Oreo update also removes pre-installed apps, including MiniMovie, Photo Collage, Do It Later: Tasks & To-Dos, TripAdvisor, Puffin Browser, and Kindle. Likewise, it turns off ZenMotion and updates Privacy Setting. The update also enables CHT VoWifi to enable the ability to let users make voice calls over a Wi-Fi network. However, this function works with only select carriers.
It is recommended to download with a stable Wi-Fi connection. If the update notification is not showing up on your Zenfone 3 zoom, just head over to settings-update to get the upgrade.
About EMUI 8.0 (Oreo)
EMUI 8.0 brings a series of incredible features such as quick shortcut menus, usage-based performance optimization and simplified phone settings that greatly enhance the functionality.
Key highlights of EMUI 8.0 include:-
- Quick shortcut menus from app icons
- New floating navigation dock
- Updated Setting menu and Phone Manager
- Photo gallery recycle bin
- Seamless LinkedIn integration
- Link up two Bluetooth devices
- Face unlock
EMUI 8.0 first debuted on Huawei’s Mate 10, which touted AI features that complement the Kirin 970’s Neural Processing Unit.