Asus Zenfone 9 was launched globally powering Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and features a 5.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 4,300mAh battery, and a near-stock Android experience with Android 12. After receiving the Android 13 update, now users can enjoy the first major OS update of Android 14. In this guide, we will show you how to download and install Android 14 on your Asus Zenfone 9.
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Asus Zenfone 9 Device Overview:
The Asus Zenfone 9 features a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is an FHD+ panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen has a peak brightness of 1100 nits. Under the hood, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor built on a 4nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with one Cortex-X2 core clocked at 3.19 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores clocked at 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores clocked at 1.80 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 730. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with ZenUI skin running on top.
In terms of optics, we get a dual camera setup at the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The dual rear camera setup consists of a 50 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens. The selfie camera at the front is a 12 MP primary sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens. The rear camera system can capture 8K videos at 24 fps, while the front camera is limited to 4K recording at 30 fps.
The smartphone comes with three storage options: 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 16GB RAM. We do not get a MicroSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.0. And for sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering it all is a 4300 mAh battery that can be topped up quickly using a 30W power adapter. The smartphone is available in four colour options: Black, Blue, Red, and Silver.
Android 14 and Its Features
Android 14, Google’s fourteenth major iteration and the 21st version of its renowned operating system, was unveiled on October 4. The pioneering devices graced with this fresh release were the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which underscored Google’s commitment to keeping its flagship devices at the forefront of technology.
This latest installment boasts a plethora of enhancements and innovative features. Among the standout additions are a revamped lock screen, a more intuitive system share sheet, and a redesigned battery-saving mode. Users can also delight in the convenience of drag-and-drop capabilities during app switches, groundbreaking Ultra HDR support for media, and the visually striking Material You-themed settings toggle. With AI-generated wallpapers and a new monochromatic theme, Android 14 not only refines functionality but also offers a refreshed aesthetic experience.
New Software Update Tracker:
Updated on March 19, 2024: Today, Asus rolled out the Android 14 update for the Asus Zenfone 9. The update is currently rolling for users around the globe.
Download Android 14 Update:
| Build Number: WW-34.0304.2004.87 Security Patch: March 2024 |
Download Link |
Steps to Install Android 14 on Asus Zenfone 9
Before we get straight to the steps to flash the Android 14 on your Asus Zenfone 9, let us look at the prerequisites first.
Pre-Requirements:
- Supported device: Asus Zenfone 9 AI2202
- Make sure to charge your device more than 50%
- You need a PC or Laptop with a USB cable.
- Take a complete backup using any method given below
- Download Flash Tool: QFil Flash Tool or QPST Flash tool
- Download Drivers: Qualcomm USB Drivers and Asus USB Drivers
Disclaimer:
GetDroidTips holds no responsibility for any damage or errors that may occur to your handset during or after following this guide or flashing any files. Proceed with caution and understand that you are taking any associated risks at your own discretion.
Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery:
- Download the latest firmware from the above update tracker section (if available).
- Turn off your phone and enter the recovery mode by pressing the Power button +Volume UP button.
- Once you have booted into the recovery mode, select Apply Update from SD card.
- Locate the firmware file on your phone’s internal or external storage and select it.
- The installation will begin.
- Once the process is completed, your phone will reboot to put things into place.
- That’s it!
Method 2: Instructions to Install via ADB Sideload:
- Download the latest firmware from the above update tracker section (if available).
- Download and install the latest ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC.
- Move the downloaded firmware file to the location where you have installed the ADB and Fastboot tools.
- Enable Developer Options on your device.
- You must also enable the USB Debugging option on your phone under the Developer Options.
- Now head to the ADB installed folder and open a command prompt on the same folder by pressing the Shift Key + Right Mouse Click.
- Turn off your phone.
- Reboot your Asus Zenfone 9 into recovery mode by pressing the Volume UP + Power button together.
- You must now connect your phone to the PC using a USB cable. Make sure to use the original USB cable provided by the company to avoid any issues.
- Enter the below command in the command prompt:
adb devices - The above command will show you all the connected devices to the PC. If you have followed all the steps carefully, you will see your device serial number in the cmd.
- Type in the below command to execute the firmware file:
adb sideload File_name.zip
(Here, the “File_name” should be replaced with the file name of the firmware file that you have downloaded) - Wait until the installation process is complete.
- Once the installation is complete, you can reboot your Asus Zenfone 9 smartphone.
- That’s it!
Method 3: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool:
Download the Qualcomm Flash image loader tool and USB Drivers on your PC. Follow the below link to install the firmware using the QFIL tool
Guide to Install Stock ROM using QFIL Tool
By following these steps, you can successfully install the Android 14 firmware on your Asus Zenfone 9. We hope that this guide will be helpful to you. If in case, you’re facing any issues, feel free to ask in the comments below.