Asus ROG Phone 2 Android 10 Update Changelog Detailed, Download Link Available

Asus ROG Phone 2 started getting the Android 10 update earlier this month, and the company has now made available a download link for all those who still haven't received it over-the-air. Asus has also shared the full changelog of the update, and it brings along the system-wide dark mode feature, and tweaks to call and power button menu related settings. To recall, the Android 10 beta programme began in November last year, and the company tested the software for several months, before rolling it out in a stable manner in March.

The company has shared the Android 10 image for Asus ROG Phone 2 on its website, and users can sideload it and flash it on their phones if they can't wait for the OTA rollout to complete. The firmware version number for the update is 17.0210.2001.60, and the size of the update is listed to be at 2.25GB. Because of its large size, it is recommended to download the update under good Wi-Fi connection and install it while the phone is on charge. Check for the update manually in Settings > System > System Updates if you haven't received a notification yet. If you do decide to install the image shared on the website, ensure that you back up your data before beginning the process. Follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned on the site.

The changelog of the latest Android 10 update for the Asus ROG Phone 2 can be seen below:

1. When reboot the device after system upgrade, dark screen will last about 30 seconds, depending on data size, before startup animation. Please be patient.
2. Please back up your data before upgrading to Android 10. If you want to downgrade your device's software version to Android 9 by official software package, it will erase all data from your device's internal storage.
3. Upgraded system to Android 10
4. Support Google Play system update
5. Removed Go2Pay and tags ability in Gallery
6. Support more Aura system lighting scenarios when mounting Lighting Armor Case
7. Added advanced settings to brightness bar on the Quick Settings panel
8. Applied Call Exclusive mode system-wide. Removed the related setting from Armoury Crate
9. Added a setting to change the style of power button menu
10. Added fully gestural navigation in Display setting
11. Support Android 10 Dark Theme
12. Added "Suggested actions and replies" in notifications' advanced setting
13. Changed the add Wi-Fi network design
14. Some 3rd party apps aren't compatible with Android 10 yet
15. The "Gestures on dark screen" will be turned off after system upgrade

As mentioned, the beta testing for this Android 10 update had begun in November. Asus first announced the beginning of the stable rollout of the Android 10 update for the Asus ROG Phone 2 earlier this month.

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