Asus brings a gift for Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 variants. Finally, Asus has started rolling out the beta Android 10 for ZenFone Max Pro M1 via OTA official firmware. So if you’re the owner of this phone and still waiting for the official Android 10 update, then the wait is over. Now you can upgrade your device to the latest Android OS and get the experience of the Android 10 OS on your own device. The Android 10 update comes with build number 17.2017.1911.407 along with the latest security patch.
Here in this article, we come with a step by step guide on how to download and install OTA beta Android 10 for ZenFone Max Pro M1 official update. Asus announced the ZenFone Max Pro M1 in April 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo. After some time, the smartphone received the Android 9.0 Pie official firmware. Now the device received one more major update which is the Android 10 beta version. The Android 10 official update added some features such as improved Digital Wellbeing tools with Focus Mode and parental controls, more control over app permissions, system-wide dark mode, full-screen navigation gestures, Live Captions and much more.
The latest official update is available via OTA (over-the-air) and currently, the update is available for the users of India and France. If you are not in a certain region and wish to upgrade your device as soon as possible then still you can install it manually by following our detailed guide. Given below we share the direct link of full OTA update file. Through that, you can download the full OTA file and install it on your device.
Not necessary but it is better to take the full backup of all your phone’s data before proceeding. If you wish to download and install this OTA beta Android 10 for ZenFone Max Pro M1 official update, then go ahead and follow the given instructions.
Note:
This guide containing the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 Android 10 firmware update is working only with the ZenFone Max Pro M1. Do not try to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant. Verify the model number of your device by navigating to Settings > About Phone, the model number of your device must be.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be held responsible for any damage that occurred to your Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 during or after the installation process. Proceed at your risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of all the existing data and settings of your ZenFone Max Pro M1. In case anything goes wrong, then you’ll be able to restore your data back.
- Verify that you’ve correctly installed the ZenFone Max Pro M1 USB Drivers on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on your ZenFone Max Pro M1 by navigating to Settings > Developer Options > check the USB Debugging option.
- If you have a custom ROM installed on the phone, then after installing this stock update, it will be lost.
- The stock version will replace the custom recovery.
- Check the battery level of your ZenFone Max Pro M1. It should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Downloads:
Steps to Install Beta Android 10 For ZenFone Max Pro M1 Update:
1: First, setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC.
2: Download the Official Android 10 firmware file on the desktop of your PC from the above-given link. Rename it to ota.zip
3: Connect your ZenFone Max Pro M1 with your PC/laptop using its USB data cable.
4: Open the folder where you have placed the downloaded OTA.zip file and also open command windows within the folder.
5: Type the following command and hit Enter to reboot your phone into Recovery Mode.
adb reboot recovery
6: Select the “Install from USB” option in Recovery Mode.
7: Type the following command and hit Enter.
adb sideload ota.zip
8: Finally, the installation process will be initiated, so wait for the installation to be completed.
Done! You have successfully installed the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Android 10 update.
