Asus began rolling out Android 16 update to its devices in early November alongside many other brands; however, its expansion has been sluggish, as the brand has been known for in recent years. The update is already available for four smartphones, and now the fifth one has joined the party, the ROG Phone 9 FE.
Asus confirmed the Android 16 rollout for the ROG Phone 9 FE via a post on its community forum. The update is tagged with the firmware version 36.0210.1420.30. It brings the Android security patch level to December 2025, in addition to the changes as part of Android 16.
The update doesn’t include major changes, but it does feature several quality-of-life upgrades to enhance the software experience. For instance, there’s a new Notification cooldown setting that lowers the volume of incoming notifications when an app sends you too many notifications within a short time. Additionally, the update includes a customizable power button option in advanced settings, a skip countdown button to the screen recording feature, Advanced Protection, and updated game profiles for many popular games. Read the complete changelog below.
- Please back up your data before upgrading to Android 16.
- Upgraded system to Android 16.
- Updated Android security patch to 2025-12.
- Adjusted the system navigation settings. The Predictive Back animation can be triggered by either the back gesture or long-pressing the back button.
- Added the Notification cooldown setting: when many notifications are received within a short time, the device will lower its volume and minimize alerts.
- Added a power button option in the advanced setting, allowing users to configure quick access to the digital assistant by long-pressing the power button.
- Added the skip countdown button to the screen recording feature.
- Added Theft Protection entry: Settings > Security & Lock Screen > Theft Protection.
- Added Advanced Protection entry: Settings > Security & Lock Screen > Advanced Protection.
- Updated game profiles for the following games: Genshin Impact (WW), GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (TW), GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (WW), League of Legends: Wild Rift (TW), and League of Legends: Wild Rift (US).
- Some 3rd-party apps are not compatible with Android 16 yet.
Note that Android 16 is a major upgrade for Asus phones. So, you’ll need to download a hefty package. For such bulky downloads, it’s recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection. Before installing the update, charge your phone to at least 40% to ensure a smoother installation. For added safety, you can back up important data to a different device or cloud storage.
Android 16 is the first major OS upgrade for the ROG Phone 9 FE, as it was released earlier this year running Android 15. The company promises just two major upgrades for this phone. So, Android 17 would be the final one. However, it will receive regular security patches for a few more years.
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