Finally, The wait is over. Asus rolled Android 8.0 Oreo update for both Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom with ZE553KL variant. The update brings the latest Zen UI 4.0 Skin along with new interface and Oreo features. If you are running the Android 7.1.1 Nougat, then you must give a try for the new baked sweet of Android known as Android Oreo. Along with this update, you will also get the latest Security Patch and other bug fixes. Now you can download Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Android 8.0 Oreo for the model: ZE553KL.
Before proceeding, let’s understand about the device. ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom is a dual SIM smartphone launched in January 2017. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and 3/4GB of RAM. It comes with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box and later upgraded to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. This device packs a 32/64/128 GB of expandable internal storage and supports up to 256GB micro SD card. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom brings a Dual 12MP + 12MP primary camera on the rear and a 13-megapixel camera on the front.
We are two months old in 2018, so, this may seem a bit late. But this is primarily an Android OS step-up update and it also fixes certain bugs and improves the device performance. It brings the latest Android Oreo to the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom. We may expect a more fresh update soon that would concentrate on security patches.
The Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Android 8.0 Oreo update has started to roll out for all users globally. It is being sent via OTA (Over the Air) for users in a phase-wise manner. It may take a couple of days or weeks to reach every user. If you can’t wait for the Official OTA update, then you can check for the guide to install Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Android 8.0 Oreo update manually. Before that, let’s brief about what is new in this OS:
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What’s on Android 8.0 Oreo?
Android 8.0 Oreo is the latest released sweet from Google. It is the latest iteration of Android OS after the release of Android 7.0 Nougat. Android Oreo comes with features such as New app notifications, notification dots on app icons, picture-in-picture mode, Android Instant App compatibility, Auto-fill (like on Chrome), Better copy and paste, Faster Android behind the scenes, Better battery life with more advanced Doze mode, and more.
New features for Android Oreo:
- Notifications Channels
- Picture In A Picture
- Multi-Display Support
- Keyboard Navigation
- Background Limits
- New Wi-Fi Features
- Better Icons
- Autofill
How to check OTA Update on Zenfone 3 Zoom manually?
Simply Go to device Settings –> About Phone –> Software update.
By following the above method you can easily find if you have any latest update on your phone.
[su_note note_color=”#fcf8d7″ text_color=”#000000″]Before proceeding to download. Make sure you have enough storage and battery backup with at least 50% battery. We suggest you to choose a Wi-Fi or a 4G connection to download it. After following the procedure mentioned above, you can now start downloading the latest update on Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL). As this update is an incremental update, it wouldn’t take a lot of time to download and install.[/su_note]
Download Firmware Here
| Build Number | Firmware Details |
| WW-80.20.179.40 | 8.0 Oreo [First release] |
Steps to Install Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Android 8.0 Oreo (ZE553KL)
If you have not received the update, then don’t worry. In this guide, we will help you to install Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Android 8.0 Oreo manually. We have given the full instructions and download link to upgrade your phone to the latest version.
Pre-Requisites:
- Back up your phone before following the below guide. (For a Rooted device, Check this guide.)
- Download the latest Asus USB Drivers for your PC
- GetDroidTips.com is not responsible for any damage to your phone while installing this Update. Please do it at your own risk.
- For 2nd Method Download the ADB and Fastboot tools.
- This Firmware is supported only for Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL).
[su_note note_color=”#fffde3″]Note: Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your phone.[/su_note]
Method 1 – Install via Recovery :
- First of all Download the zip file from above link and rename the file to update.zip.
- Now Switch Off your device and reboot into recovery mode by pressing Power button +Volume UP button.
- In recovery mode select apply update from sd card.
- Now Choose update.zip file which you downloaded.
- Wait until installation process completes.
- Once the installation process is completed and You can Reboot your Zenfone 3 Zoom.
- That’s it, fellas! Done. you have upgraded your smartphone.
Method 2: Install via ADB Sideload
- First of all Download the ADB and Fastboot drivers for Windows and Mac and extract it
- Now move the downloaded OTA zip file to ADB Folder
- Enable USB Debugging
- To Enable USB Debugging, First of all, You need to activate Developer Option on your smartphone.
- To activate, Go to your Settings -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled”.
- Once your developer option is active, Go back to your settings -> Open developer option -> Enable USB Debugging.
- In your PC/Laptop, Open the extracted ADB Folder and Open Command Window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click.
- Reboot your phone to recovery by pressing Volume UP + Power button.
- Now connect the PC to Mobile with USB Cable.
- Now enter the following command in the command window that you open
adb devices
- This command will show if any device is connected properly. If it doesn’t show, then please check the drivers are installed properly or if the attached cable is damaged.
- If your device is listed, then please type the below command in your command window.
adb sideload File_name.zip
- Wait until installation process completes.
- Once the installation process is completed and You can Reboot your Zenfone 3 Zoom.
- That’s it, fellas! Done. you have upgraded the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom.
You have successfully upgraded your phone to the latest version of Zenfone 3 Zoom which is based on latest ZenUI 4.0 OS. If you have any questions or doubts or even feedbacks. Please comment below.