Asus ROG Phone 5 receives its first software update
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- 7jh
- 16 Apr 2021
There is so much misinformation in this thread.
Fact 1: Yes, VoLTE/VoWIFI (names for the same thing, only different if you're phone is on Wifi or LTE/Data at the time of call), is carrier dependant, though ALL 3 carriers support it if you're in Australia
Fact 2: No, you do not have VoLTE or WiFi on an Asus phone in Australia, you're thinking of something completely different if you believe that you do. You can't even access the page in Settings that enables it without the dialler code *#*#3642623344#*#* which does nothing without doing other stuff with root (this used to be possible without root until a few android versions ago)
Fact 3: Unfortunately, even though, yes, all they have to do is add the Aussie carrier specific MBN's into the fire are for VoLTE to work, and although you can do this yourself with root, they aren't allowed to just go ahead and do that without certified testing for emergency numbers working with VoLTE. Even if we already know that they do, they still have to go through it to be allowed to use it in any specific country.
Hopefully this sheds some light on the matter
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- Anonymous
- 3Jq
- 15 Mar 2021
Also last update? lol Asus needs to up their game.
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- Cheetah2k
- 9Aq
- 15 Mar 2021
Xenu, 13 Mar 2021Do NOT but an Asus phone. I bought the ROG phone 3 a year a... moreYou're right, in Australia all carriers support VOLTE for free - no need for Asus to pay for licencing - all they have to do is enable it in their firmware... But of course. No - Asus refuse to support. effing useless company and as a result the Rog2 is the last Asus phone I will buy
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- Cheetah2k
- 9Aq
- 15 Mar 2021
Anonymous, 14 Mar 2021ROG phone does its job of being a regular phone just fine. ... moreWhen it supports VOLTE then it can be classified something other than gaming..
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- Anonymous
- UNy
- 14 Mar 2021
Happy First Update ROG 5!
I wish it to get as many updates as my iPhone 8 Plus.
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- Anonymous
- M0x
- 14 Mar 2021
Wait, 13 Mar 2021What. Who cares about VoLTE? Who cares about android update... moreROG phone does its job of being a regular phone just fine.
People are getting top level performance with it.
I feel bad for people trying to pin this into the gaming category.
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- 0xQ
- 13 Mar 2021
Xenu, 13 Mar 2021Do NOT but an Asus phone. I bought the ROG phone 3 a year a... moreWhat. Who cares about VoLTE? Who cares about android updates? Huh? You will barely use this phone for 2 years, after that u will switch to another one. About updates? Well, not sure, but maybe xda developers can suggest soke roms for it. Remember what asus rog phone is for. Its for gaming. Its not just for daily use.
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- 3Ya
- 13 Mar 2021
Maybe it is your carrier that is the issue. I have wifi calling. I don't know about VoLTE because I don't know what that is.
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- Anonymous
- M0x
- 13 Mar 2021
AnonD-985481, 13 Mar 2021What compromises? Just because it doesn't have 8K OLED... moreEverything about the iPhone XR is lower tier compared to current Android flagships.
Heck forget flagships, even budget 200€ phones are embarrassing top iPhones.
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- tZk
- 13 Mar 2021
Xenu, 13 Mar 2021Do NOT but an Asus phone. I bought the ROG phone 3 a year a... morevolte is depend on network company u r using..
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- LaR
- 13 Mar 2021
Do NOT but an Asus phone. I bought the ROG phone 3 a year ago and now there's a 5 .. but the problem is there is no WiFi calling and no VoLTE either and tons of bugs like downgrading the widevine level .. no Android 11 and unless you live in one of the special countries Asus could be bothered to release an update for giving you these things. Most of Europe? Nah who cares about them. Not having these features in 2021 is just a joke but mainly Asus don't care
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- AnonD-985481
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- 13 Mar 2021
[deleted post]What compromises? Just because it doesn't have 8K OLED 300 billion Hz display? Because it doesn't have 15 cameras just so they can brag they have 15 cameras? Because battery isn't 15.000mAh? Literally none of it is an issue or compromise. The IPS display outputs amazing image regardless (and I had SuperAMOLED's as well as much higher resolution IPS displays before it), camera is just one, but that "just one" does exactly what I need it to do. Snap really good photos without fiddling what angle I want to use and with NeuralCam app I can even snap them in basically pitch black darkness and they are bright and sharp. And 3000mAh battery, despite being on smaller side has never been an issue thanks to tight OS optimizations.
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- Ronyblaze
- XSD
- 13 Mar 2021
i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 12 Mar 2021Yeah just for fun right? 10 million people preferred images... moreThat's exactly right. Don't judge a cellphone by the comments of the reviewers until and unless you've actually used one.
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- QqU
- 12 Mar 2021
Dang, our ROG phone 3 last updated was January i think?
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- 7k9
- 12 Mar 2021
AnonD-989007, 12 Mar 2021Lol, that blind test is more for fun than tech. Did you wat... moreYeah just for fun right? 10 million people preferred images out of the Zenfone 7 pro just for fun.... Sure man!!!
It does all the basic things right in terms of camera. What else do you want?
Besides, I never said it was the best camera, I said it was really good... Good enough to hang in there for most people.
I see plenty of people here complaining in the comment section about the camera without having any experience of using this or the ROG 3 in the real world.
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- 12 Mar 2021
i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 12 Mar 2021Camera is really good. Same sensor with Asus image processi... moreLol, that blind test is more for fun than tech. Did you watch it until the end? Even he says it will not recommend Asus Zenfone 7 Pro as a best camera phone. But as an all-around good phone.
Also, he explains very nicely why some good camera phones haven't reached the final (like Mate 40 Pro or Pixel 5).
The best camera phones out there are Mi 10 Ultra, Mate 40 Pro, Pixel 5 and maybe Note 20 Ultra.
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- Lyndino
- j%t
- 12 Mar 2021
Flying Spike, 12 Mar 2021Before people start arguing how bad a camer ain’t has remem... moreCan you gamers stream while playing on these devices?
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- Anonymous
- KRV
- 12 Mar 2021
AnonD-985481, 12 Mar 2021And knowing how ASUS treats their phones with software, pro... moreYou clearly don't even have a rog phone. Just talking rubbish