Asus has started rolling another new update of Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra with version number 14.1010.1704.46. The update is rolling out via OTA (over-the-air) with FOTA Update zip based on Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra. This update is the major update for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra users. The latest update of Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL is one of the sweetest update from Google up till now with it’s latest features like Multi tasking, Split screen, Vulcan API, Notification redesign, Quick Reply etc.

Now you can download and update OTA zip to flash Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra to Android Nougat wrapped with ZenUI Skin. The Nougat v14.1010.1704.46 update for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra started rolling out. This is rolling via OTA which enables FET VoLTE and VoWiFi support to all users who updated their Zenfone 3 to Andoid Nougat update. The new update of Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra is rolling out in the phase wise manner. Many users already started receiving OTA (Over The Air) notification. It will take few weeks for the update to reach all corners of the world. If you don’t want to wait for OTA update, then you can install the full firmware manually.

Install 14.1010.1704.46 Nougat For Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL

if you do not receive the nougat update prompt, to check if you have received the Official Android 7.0 Nougat update on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra then please go to Setting > About > System Update to update manually. The latest Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra is based on the latest ZenUI OS. You can flash stock ROM on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra with the latest Nougat firmware. Follow the below step by step guide on How to Download and Install Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL (Nougat ZenUI).

Today you will learn on how to manually download and install official Android Nougat for Asus Zenfone with version 14.1010.1704.46. This update gives you the latest sweetness of Android 7.0 features bundled with Asus ZenUI features. The update adds bundled notifications switch, Improves Touch performance, enables FET VoLTE and VoWiFi etc. Now download the Nougat OTA for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra. Rememeber this will work only on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL).

In this article, we will guide you how to Download and Install Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra Full firmware with VoLTE Support. Here we provide you download link for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra Nougat firmware FOTA zip.  Follow the below step by step guide to Install 14.1010.1704.46 update on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra.

What Is In Android 7.0 Nougat And Its Feature?

It’s been a while since Android 7.0 Nougat has released. As we know Google Pixel is the first smartphone by Google which debuts the Android 7.0 Nougat update which comes with a unique feature called Google Assistant, an AI bot which acts and talk like a human. With Android Beta Program, Google released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for all Nexus device in the form of the developer preview. The update is pretty stable and Fair warning, though, that the developer preview isn’t free of bugs.

Android 7.0 Nougat comes with handful of features such as  App Shortcuts, Multi Window support, restart setting to power menu, Launch the camera by pressing the power button twice, Image Keyboard support, 100 emoji added, GIF Support, Quick Reply via Notification, Notification Redesigned panel, Notifications prioritization, Enhanced Doze Mode, System UI Tuner, Customizable Quick Settings, Don Not Disturb, New Settings Panel Redesigned, Data Saver per App, seamless updates and New Emoji Support.

Changelogs :

  • Add bundled notifications switch
  • Improve Touch performance.
  • Enable FET VoLTE and VoWiFi.
  • Remove redundant app shortcuts
  • Remove “Share Link” as it does not work properly on Android N.
  • Remove “Tap and hold to show menu” from, and add “Tap and hold to activate Multi-window” to Settings > ASUS customized settings > Recent apps key.
  • Quick Settings now supports multiple pages, you can swipe left to right to see more quick settings if using more than 12. User can enter or edit screen by tap the edit button on top right corner to determine which settings enabling or disabling.
  • Split “Ringtone & Notifications” volume bar into “Ringtone” and “Notification” volume bars on “Volume Panel” and “Sound & Vibration” Settings. So users can adjust  “Ringtone” and “Notification” volume respectively.
  • Remove Shake Shake from ZenMotion.
  • Please note that some live wallpapers (Holo Spiral, Bubbles, Black Hole, Phase Beam) are not compatible with Android N and will be removed after system upgrade.
  • For user who upgrade from Android M to Android N and do Factory reset, the home workspace will be updated to the new layout.

Note :

  • Your phone must be running official Stock ROM.
  • Ensure your phone is not rooted.
  • GetDroidTips.com is not responsible for any damage to your phone while installing this Update.
  • Make sure that you have latest USB drivers installed
  • Take the complete backup of your phone and then proceed.

Downloads

Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra Nougat OTA zip for ZU680KL

Link will uploaded soon

Steps to Install 14.1010.1704.46 Nougat Firmware on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL 

To Install Nougat based OTA update on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra, you can do that by either the first easy method or you can use PC/Laptop to sideload the OTA in the second method. Both are safe to use. But please make sure you read the steps carefully before flashing the Nougat OTA on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra. Folow the above pre-requisite files before flashing any OTA file on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra.

Pre-Requisites

  • Download the right firmware. Make sure you downloaded the full firmware from above link instead of corrupted file.
  • This Firmware 14.1010.1704.46 is supported only on Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL).
  • Download Asus Drivers from Here : CLICK HERE
  • Make sure to do full backup before upgrading Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL.
  • Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read ! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your phone.
  • Download ADB and Fastboot Drivers for the 2nd Method

Method 1 to 14.1010.1704.46 install Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra : 

  • First of all Download the zip file from above link and rename the file to update.zip.
  • Now Switch Off your device and reboot into recovery mode by pressing Power button +Volume UP button.
  • In recovery mode select apply update from sdcard.
  • Now Choose update.zip file which you downloaded.
  • Wait until installation process completes.
  • Once the installation process is completed and You can Reboot your Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra.
  • That’s it fellaas! Done. you have upgraded your smartphone.

Method 2 to Install 14.1010.1704.46 Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra : 

  • First of all Download the ADB and Fastboot drivers for Windows and Mac and extract it
  • Now move the downloaded Android Nougat OTA zip file to ADB Folder
  • Enable USB Debugging
  • To Enable USB Debugging, First of all, You need to activate Developer Option on your smartphone.
  • To activate, Go to your Settings -> About Phone -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled”.
  • Once your developer option is active, Go back to your settings -> Open developer option -> Enable USB Debugging.
  • In your PC/Laptop, Open the extracted ADB Folder and Open Command Window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click.
  • Reboot your phone to recovery by pressing Volume UP + Power button.
  • Now connect the PC to Mobile with USB Cable.
  • Now enter the following command in the command window that you open
  • adb devices
  • This command will show if any device is connected properly. If it doesn’t show, then please check the drivers are installed properly or if the attached cable is damaged.
  • If your device is listed, then please type the below command on your command window.
  • adb sideload File_name.zip
  • Wait until installation process completes.
  • Once the installation process is completed and You can Reboot your Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra.
  • That’s it fellaas! Done. you have upgraded Android Nougat on Zenfone 3.

You have successfully upgraded your phone to latest Android Nougat for Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra (14.1010.1704.46) which is based on latest ZenUI OS. If you have any questions or doubts or even feedbacks. Please comment below

adb devices

adb sideload File_name.zip