ASUS is pleased to announce the release of a major software update for the ASUS ZenFone4 (A400CG) ,ZenFone5(A500/501 CG) ,ZenFone6 (A600/A601 CG) to Android 4.4 KitKat.

2014/10/01

Please note that this update will use FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air).

ZenUI Update Highlights:

  1. Update to Android 4.4 KitKat
  2. Filter effects for videos
  3. Reply via Call-in SIM card, system will auto select the right phone number via the call
  4. Full dual standby with two SIM cards (applies to dual SIM models only)
  5. Do Not Disturb mode

Detailed Change log:

System:

  • Do Not Disturb mode
  • Customizable applications in Quick Tool Box
  • Extended Easy Mode:
    1. Contacts, Call Log, Dialer and Messaging apps are now adapted for improved readability in Easy Mode
  • Extended ASUS ZenUI Launcher:
    1. Missed calls, unread e-mails and unread messages from VIP contacts can now be displayed"

Phone & Messaging:

  • New functions:
    1. Do Not Disturb mode
    2. Reply via Call-in SIM card, system will auto select the right phone number via the call. (applies to dual SIM models only)
    3. Full dual standby with two SIM cards (applies to dual SIM models only)
  • Add VIP support in Messaging"

Camera and Photo editing:

  • New functions:
    1. Option to automatically enable Image Stabilization when hand shaking is detected
    2. Filter effects for videos
  • Improvements to ASUS Gallery
    1. Enhanced display in landscape mode on phones and tablets
    2. Add MicroFilm feature
  • Add video rotation function"

Applications:

  • New functions:
    1. Data Transfer - Data migration assistant to easily transfer user data from other mobile devices to Zen Devices
    2. Omlet Chat: Added “Bbbler Actors” emoticons
    3. Add PC Link and Remote Link
  • FM Radio:
    1. Auto scan local radio stations, manual frequency input, added support for Program Service & Radio Text of RDS"

What’s Next:

  • New functions:
    1. Support for 24-hour format
    2. User-adjustable widget transparency
    3. Swipe to skip cards
    4. Add Quick Action Button to What’s Next notifications

Important information:

  1. After upgrading to Android 4.4, the services linking your social media and cloud storage accounts to ASUS apps will be removed and replaced by the central ASUS ZenUI Service. Thus, after updating, you’ll be asked to allow access from ASUS ZenUI Service to your social media and cloud storage accounts for integration into ASUS Gallery, ASUS Music, ASUS File Manager, ASUS Contacts, and ASUS Calendar.
  2. After upgrading, please check your face detection and sorting settings in Album mode in ASUS Gallery (both will be reset to defaults)
  3. Although this update will not delete your data, it is strongly recommended to backup all data before attempting to update.
  4. Due to its size, it’s suggested to download the firmware update through a Wi-Fi connection.
  5. Should you have any questions regarding the upgrade, please contact your ASUS Service Center:
    http://www.asus.com/support/Service-Center-All-Countries/