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March 28, 2019: The ZenFone 5 is receiving a new software update that installs version 16.0615.1903.92. This version brings a new security patch for March 2019, fixes to issues with Line photo transfer and notification bar UI, and optimizes the Android system.
It’s available over the air, but if it’s yet to arrive on your handset with model ZE620KL, you can grab the download file in the table below and install it manually, but be sure you know how to go about it.
February 15, 2019: An update is available for users of the ZenFone 5 and is arriving as version 16.0611.1901.1. The changelog says it fixes issues with the SIM card, but you can also expect other bug fixes and performance optimizations, so be sure to download it once the notification shows up.
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Asus ZenFone 5 is the midrange offering in the ZenFone 5 series and on this page, you’ll come across all that you need to know regarding the device’s software updates, be it small updates like security patches and bug fixes or major updates like Android 9 Pie, we have everything covered in one place.
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Asus ZenFone 5 update timeline
| Date | Software version | Changelog |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 16.0615.1903.92 | Android 9 | This version brings a new security patch for March 2019, fixes to issues with Line photo transfer and notification bar UI, and optimizes the Android system |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 16.0611.1901.1 | Android 9 | Fixes SIM card-related issue |
| 21 Jan 2019 | 16.0610.1901.74 | Android 9 | January 2019 security patches, Fixes Line can’t send photo while using Wi-Fi, and auto brightness issues. Update also available for BR SKU, the first to bring Android Pie to the region |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 16.0610.1812.58 | Android 9 | Installs stable Android 9 Pie update for Taiwan and Global variants (TW/WW SKU) |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 15.0619.1810.73 | Android 8.0 | Fixes issue with the status bar |
| 02 Nov 2018 | 15.0619.1810.70 | Android 8.0 | Fixes calling issues with third-party apps |
| 24 Oct 2018 | 15.0619.1810.67 | Android 8.0 | Updated GMS version and Android security level |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 15.0619.1810.63 | Android 8.0 | Adjust the speaker volume in non-EU countries, Improve Widget Shortcut Icon size, and Fix ZenUI notification |
| 13 July 2018 | 15.0619.1806.19 | Android 8.0 | TWM 110 and 119 will be placed in normal call on TWM network, a fix for screenshot issue, and improved Zenimoji power consumption during video calls |
| 20 June 2018 | 15.0618.1805.6 | Android 8.0 | Fixed issue where Miracast can’t connect and Line keyboard issue, Add times of face unlock recognization |
| 20 June 2018 | 15.0618.1804.5 | Android 8.0 | Fixes video recording issue, charging scheduled issue, and Google Lens does not support OIS |
| 24 May 2018 | 15.0616.1804.20 | Android 8.0 | Fix issue where the earpiece is occasionally without sound issue, Fix occasionally setting disable issue and Fix incoming call cannot answer |
| 21 May 2018 | 15.0616.1804.19 | Android 8.0 | Enable TWM Volte function, Fix Wi-Fi unable issue, and Privacy setting update |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 15.0616.1803.11 | Android 8.0 | Fix rare camera error issue, Fix phone icon (missed calls) could not correctly record issue, and Fix Facebook twin apps login issue |
| 11 Apr 2018 | 15.0615.18.3.60 | Android 8.0 | Add dual camera bokeh function, Add AI related function, Camera performance improvement, and Face Unlock performance improvement |
ZenFone 5 Android 9 Pie update
- Available globally
Asus rolled out Android 9 Pie stable update to the ZenFone 5 on December 20, 2018. The device is expected to receive Android Q somewhere in early 2019.
Related: Asus Android 9 Pie update news
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