Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 starts getting January 2019 security update along with a new camera feature ‘AI Camera Scene detect’. The January update is now available for ZenFone Max Pro (M2) ZB630 KL variant and it comes with build number 15.2016.1901.186. Below is download link, official update log and installation guide.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 was launched with stock Android 8.1 Oreo, Snapdragon 660 processor with AI, 6.26-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2280 pixels; 19:9) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 6 protection, 12MP +5MP dual back camera, 13MP front camera, 5,000 mAh with 18W fast charging and 3GB + 32GB/4GB + 64GB / 6GB +64GB RAM/storage options.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 was launched with stock Android (Oreo 8.1) and it will be update to Android 9 Pie shortly with stock Android features. Most probably, Asus will roll out Android 9 Pie update for this phone by this month January.
One of the best features of latest update for ZenFone Max Pro M2 (ZB630KL_IN_15.2016.1901.186) is AI Scene detect. This feature suggests a suitable preset mode when you take photos, such as nature mode, food mode, etc. The update will also improve front camera quality.
# Official 15.2016.1901.186 update log:
– Support AI camera scene detect
– Upgrade Touch FW
– Improve front camera quality
– Improve system power consumption
– Upgrade Google security patch
The OTA for this update is live now. If you have not received the OTA notification on your ZenFone Max Pro (M2), then check for the update manually. To do so, go to Settings > System > System updates to check for the update.
Downloads and Manual installation guide
Experienced users can install the 15.2016.1901.186 update manually on their ZenFone Max Pro M2. If you cannot install the OTA or if you are out of Wi-Fi coverage area, then you can download and flash the update manually.
– Latest software update for Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB630 KL can be downloaded from Asus website.
After downloading the firmware, check this guide/this guide for installation instruction. Suggest to backup data before starting the software update. [Source]
