Latest ZenFone 5Z update adds lift to face unlock function, gesture mode and new camera functions

Asus has a new update for ZenFone 5Z users that brings the device close to what Google has for you in the new Android Pie update.

In addition to the many UI changes, Android Pie’s other major highlight is the gesture navigation that replaces the traditional button-based system. The new feature can be found under the Display settings where one needs to enable it under the Navigation Bar. This is the same feature you’ll also find in the likes of MIUI, ColorOS, and even OxygenOS, among other skins.

The update, which comes as version 80.30.96.71, and 80.30.96.80, also brings the lift-to-wake function and adjusts dual SIM default to 4G for SIM 1 and 3G for SIM 2. If the OTA notification hasn’t arrived on your ZenFone 5Z, it should do so soon, especially since the update dates back to August 14 (also, August 24 for version 80.30.96.80).

Here is the full changelog from Asus:

12 New Functionalities

Lift to Face unlock

No need to press the power button to wake and face unlock

Gesture Controls incorporated

10 New Camera Functionalities

Live Filters enabled in the camera

Enable RAW file support

Enable Panorama feature

Support Auto anti-flicker feature (Phone will auto detect electricity frequency based on lighting condition and switch the frequency setting between 50 Hz and 60 Hz to prevent flickering)

Add on/off button for EIS

Enable flash in Pro mode

Support EIS feature in FHD@60FPS & 18:9@30FPS

Support EIS/OIS auto switch feature during video recording (The Camera will switch to either OIS or EIS to take super smooth videos depending on conditions)

Support over heat detection in video recording mode (Mainly useful while recording)

Support 3 Dimensional Noise Reduction feature also in PRO mode

4 Camera Improvements

HDR Functionality improvements

Improve Manual White Balance function in PRO mode

Selfie Camera improvements

Boost audio quality in video to 192kbps bitrate