Asus Zenfone 4 gets Android 8.0 Oreo update

Asus has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL) smartphone. The company had promised Oreo update for the Zenfone 3 and 4 Series smartphones, and the Zenfone 4 is the first to get it.

The Oreo update for the Zenfone 4 adds a lot of new features. Including picture-in-picture mode, instant apps, background usage limits and more. You can check out the details in the changelog of the V15.0405.1711.76 update below:

Upgrade to Android O.

Swipe up to All apps – After OS upgrade, launcher has some important changes – swipe up to all apps, all app icon could be changed.

More friendly setting UI design.

Background limits – Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least

Autofill – With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favorite apps at supersonic speed.

Smart text selection – Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then recommends a next logical step via a suggested app.

Picture-in-Picture

Notification Dots – Press the notification dots to quickly see what’s new, and easily clear them by swiping away.

Android Instant Apps – Use new apps right from your browser, no installation needed.

A fully redesigned emoji set

Adaptive icons for consistent icons

Install unknown apps – Hostile downloader apps can’t operate without permission; users now permit the installation of APKs per-source.

And many more.

Even the launcher has been tweaked with the new update, as well as icons. Asus has also made changes to the Settings menu which makes it more user-friendly. The company has said that the rollout should be complete within a week. If you haven't received the update prompt, then go into Settings and check for updates.