The ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate have begun receiving the stable Android 14 update, marking them as the second Asus phone series to be upgraded to the major new Android version. The first Asus device to receive the Android 14 update was the Zenfone 10, which was updated in December. Let’s find out more about Android 14 for ROG Phone 7.
In addition to releasing the stable Android 14 build, Asus is actively testing preview versions on several of its devices, including the ROG Phone 6 and 6D. These models are expected to receive the stable update soon. If you haven’t received the update yet, be sure to check the list of Asus phones eligible for Android 14.
The Android 14 update for the ROG Phone 7/7 Ultimate marks the first major update for these devices. It is available with build number 34.1010.0820.55. Since it is a major update, it is larger in size compared to regular updates. The update also brings some major changes. Here is the official changelog.
ROG Phone 7 Android 14 Changelog
- Upgraded system to Android 14
- Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, Emergency Dialer, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Phone Clone, Local backup, Launcher, and so on
- Support the color and brightness customization of the clock widget on the lock screen
- Support new “Photos and Videos” permission, and system photo picker to further control apps to access relevant information
- Adjusted the display method of battery usage to view app usage in segments
- Added the Manage system shortcuts option in Edge tool
- Some 3rd party apps are not compatible with Android 14 yet
If you own a ROG Phone 7 or ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, you will receive the update via OTA. As usual, this update is being rolled out in stages, which means it could take a few days or weeks to reach all devices. Sometimes the notification doesn’t appear instantly when the update is available. So make sure to check for the update manually in Settings. Also take backup of important data before installing the update.
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