After releasing the Android 16 update for Asus ZenFone 12 Ultra, ZenFone 11 Ultra, ROG Phone 9, and ROG Phone 8. Today, the company has extended the availability of the new operating system to the ROG Phone 9 FE. Needless to say, the update is seeding with a slew of new features and changes.
Asus has officially confirmed the rollout with all details and release notes on its community forum. As per the details shared by the company, the update is seeding with the 36.0210.1420.30 software version. The phone was launched with Android 15 operating system, meaning it is the first major OS upgrade, as it is a major upgrade, it requires a huge chunk of data for downloading.
Android 16 update to ROG Phone 9 FE carries a fresh set of features and changes. As it is a gaming smartphone, you will find some updated game profiles with this update. Luckily, Asus has also shared an official changelog on their announcement page. You can check the full changelog available below.
- Please back up your data before upgrading to Android 16.
- Upgraded system to Android 16.
- Updated Android security patch to 2025-12.
- Adjusted the system navigation settings. The Predictive Back animation can be triggered by either the back gesture or long-pressing the back button.
- Added the Notification cooldown setting: when many notifications are received within a short time, the device will lower its volume and minimize alerts.
- Added a power button option in the advanced setting, allowing users to configure quick access to the digital assistant by long-pressing the power button.
- Added the skip countdown button to the screen recording feature.
- Added Theft Protection entry: Settings > Security & Lock Screen > Theft Protection.
- Added Advanced Protection entry: Settings > Security & Lock Screen > Advanced Protection.
- Updated game profiles for the following games: Genshin Impact (WW), GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (TW), GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (WW), League of Legends: Wild Rift (TW), and League of Legends: Wild Rift (US).
- Some 3rd-party apps are not compatible with Android 16 yet.
At the time of writing, the Android 16 update for ROG Phone 9 FE is available to a small number of users. It will be available to everyone in the coming days. As it is a big upgrade, we recommend that you install the upgrade over a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Don’t forget to back up your data before installing the update. Also, charge your phone to at least 50% before installing the update.
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