Asus has started rolling the latest update of Android OS for ZenFone 3s Max (ZC521TL). It is rolling with the latest build number WW-14.02.1708.23. The update is rolling out via OTA (over-the-air) with FOTA/SKU Update zip based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat for ZenFone 3s Max. With this update, Asus has updated the security patch level, improved reliability of G-sensor, and improved the performance of camera focusing. Along with this update, Asus also improved the stability and performance.
The new update is rolling out in a phase-wise manner. Many users already started receiving OTA (Over The Air) notification. It will take few weeks for the update to reach all corners of the world. If you don’t want to wait for OTA update, then you can install the full firmware manually. Now you can download and update WW-14.02.1708.23 for Asus ZenFone 3s Max wrapped with ZenUI Skin. The Nougat Version WW-14.02.1708.23 update for Asus ZenFone 3s Max started rolling out.
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Install WW-14.02.1708.23 Nougat For Asus ZenFone 3s Max ZC521TL
If you do not receive the Nougat update prompt, to check if you have received the new update for ZenFone 3s Max then please go to Setting > About > System Update to update manually. The latest OTA update for ZenFone 3s Max is based on the latest ZenUI OS. You can flash stock ROM on ZenFone 3s Max with the latest Nougat firmware. Follow the below step by step guide on How to Download and Install WW-14.02.1708.23 Nougat firmware for ZenFone 3s Max.
Today you will learn on how to manually download and install official Android 7.1.1 Nougat for Asus Zenfone with version WW-14.02.1708.23. Now download the Nougat OTA for ZenFone 3s Max. Remember this will work only on ZenFone 3s Max (ZC521TL).
In this article, we will guide you how to Download and Install ZenFone 3s Max Full firmware with VoLTE Support. Here we provide you download link to ZenFone 3s Max Nougat firmware FOTA zip. Follow the below step by step guide to Install WW-14.02.1708.23 update on ZenFone 3s Max.
Changelogs :
- Improve reliability of G-sensor
- Update the Google security patch to the latest version
- Improve the performance of camera focusing
Note :
- Your phone must be running official Stock ROM.
- Ensure your phone is not rooted.
- GetDroidTips.com is not responsible for any damage to your phone while installing this Update.
- Make sure that you have latest USB drivers installed
- Take the complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
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Steps to Install WW-14.02.1708.23 Nougat Firmware on ZenFone 3s Max ZC521TL
To Install Nougat based OTA update on ZenFone 3s Max, you can do that by either the first easy method or you can use PC/Laptop to sideload the OTA in the second method. Both are safe to use. But please make sure you read the steps carefully before flashing the Nougat OTA on ZenFone 3s Max. Follow the above pre-requisite files before flashing any OTA file on ZenFone 3s Max.
Pre-Requisites
- Download the right firmware. Make sure you downloaded the full firmware from above link instead of a corrupted file.
- Your phone must have a stock firmware and stock recovery to flash this Stock Firmware.
- This Firmware WW-14.02.1708.23 is supported only on ZenFone 3s Max (ZC521TL).
- Make sure to do a full backup before upgrading ZenFone 3s Max ZC521TL.
- 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.
- Download ADB and Fastboot Drivers for the 2nd Method
Method 1 to WW-14.02.1708.23 install Android 7.1.1 Nougat for ZenFone 3s Max :
- 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 3s Max.
- That’s it, fellas! Done. you have upgraded your smartphone.
Method 2 to Install WW-14.02.1708.23 Android Nougat for ZenFone 3s Max :
- First of all Download the ADB and Fastboot drivers for Windows and Mac and extract it
- Now move the downloaded Android Nougat 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 3s Max.
- That’s it, fellas! Done. you have upgraded Android Nougat on Asus ZenFone 3s Max.
You have successfully upgraded your phone to latest Android Nougat for ZenFone 3s Max (WW-14.02.1708.23) which is based on latest ZenUI OS. If you have any questions or doubts or even feedbacks. Please comment below