The features come through a software update, rolling out now.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Asus ROG Phone 3 gets Bypass Charging through a software update
- The update also improves the Android security patch
- Asus launched the ROG Phone 3 in India in July
Asus ROG Phone 3 is now receiving a software update that brings a replacement key feature — Bypass Charging — to the gaming-focused Android smartphone. The software update for the Asus smartphone is rolling out now, and brings various bug fixes and other features to the device additionally to Bypass Charging. The Asus ROG Phone 3 was launched in India in July this year for Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC.
Bypass Charging is that the major new feature that involves the Asus ROG Phone 3 (Review) with the software update. The feature, which may be activated any time through the sport Genie toolbar, allows users to power the smartphone directly through the charger without charging and discharging the battery while in use.
This feature would be useful for those that have access to a charger, but are using the smartphone for gaming or the other intensive purpose. because the battery isn’t being charged, the Asus ROG Phone 3 would generate considerably less heat. This makes for better performance particularly when playing graphics-intensive games, and also maintains battery health within the end of the day .
Apart from this, the OTA also brings an update to the Android security patch to August 2020, along side various bug fixes and a few features for specific regions. This includes fixes for display brightness irregularities, improved display quality when playing video, specific issues where calls couldn’t be received or the first charger and cable were failing to charge the device, and more.
Although available in just one 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant at launch, Asus recently launched a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the ROG Phone 3 for Rs. 57,999. The smartphone features a screen refresh rate of up to 144Hz, and is out there to shop for on Flipkart.
