WhatsApp for Asus

WhatsApp rolls out its redesigned interface server-side, so the same app version can look different from one phone to another even on the same Android build - it is tied to your account, not your Zenfone. Make sure WhatsApp is fully updated in the Play Store (tap your profile photo > Manage apps & device > Update all), then force-stop it via Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Force stop and reopen. If it still shows the older look, the new layout simply hasn't reached your account yet and will arrive automatically later. See how others solved this on Reddit

The ROG Phone 9 has no dedicated front notification LED. On the Pro model you can use the AniMe Vision rear mini-LED panel to show alerts: go to Settings > Display > AniMe Vision, enable it, and under its notification/animation options choose which apps (including WhatsApp) trigger a light effect. On non-Pro units, rely on the Always-on Display plus the status-bar icon and badge instead. Either way, first confirm WhatsApp notifications are on under Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Notifications. See how others solved this on Reddit

On ROG phones this crackle is usually caused by ASUS's audio processing or aggressive battery management interfering with WhatsApp's call stream. First set WhatsApp to Unrestricted under Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Battery so it isn't throttled mid-call. Then test a call with Bluetooth turned off to rule out a flaky BT codec, and try toggling the Dirac/audio enhancement options under Settings > Sound & vibration. If it only happens on speakerphone, it can be the haptics/AirTrigger or a case covering the bottom mic, so test with the case off too. See how others solved this on Reddit

First fully update the phone under Settings > System > System update, since Asus pushed several early firmware fixes for fresh units. If glitches persist, force a restart by holding Power + Volume Up until the phone reboots, then remove any third-party launcher or app installed during setup. A clean reboot on current firmware resolves most out-of-box bugs. See how others solved this on Reddit

WhatsApp encrypts its voice and video calls, so the built-in Phone app recorder in ZenUI cannot capture them and most screen recorders will only catch your own mic audio. The most reliable software workaround is a third-party call-recorder app from the Play Store (such as Cube ACR) with its in-app/VoIP recording mode enabled and accessibility permission granted, though results vary by Android version and WhatsApp update. For important calls, putting the phone on speaker and recording with a second device remains the only consistently clean method. See how others solved this on Reddit

Asus's aggressive battery management is the usual cause of delayed WhatsApp alerts on the ROG Phone 8. Open Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Battery and set it to "Unrestricted." Then open the Mobile Manager app (or Settings > Advanced > Mobile Manager) > App management/Auto-start management and allow WhatsApp to auto-start and run in the background. Finally, check Settings > Battery and make sure any power-saving / PowerMaster mode isn't restricting WhatsApp. These three changes together stop the system from suspending WhatsApp and holding back its notifications. See how others solved this on Reddit

Open Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Permissions and confirm both Camera and Microphone are set to Allow, since a denied permission silently blocks video calls. If calls still fail, disable any active VPN and make sure WhatsApp is excluded from battery optimization (Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Battery and set it to Unrestricted), then clear the WhatsApp cache via Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Storage > Clear cache. Finally, update WhatsApp from the Play Store, since some ROG firmware updates have broken the video engine until the app was updated. See how others solved this on Reddit

The 7 Ultimate runs warm under heavy 3D load and fast charging because of its high-power Snapdragon SoC, but you can tame it by clipping on the bundled AeroActive Cooler 7 and switching to X Mode in the Armoury Crate app. To stop the battery heating up while you play, enable bypass charging under Settings > Battery (toggle Bypass charging) so the phone draws power from the wall instead of the cell, and in Armoury Crate's per-game profile cap the refresh rate to 60Hz to cut thermals further. See how others solved this on Reddit

The ROG 6 is a gaming phone, so its camera relies heavily on software, and most improvements are settings-side. Clean the rear lens, tap the subject on screen to force focus before shooting, and long-press to lock focus and exposure in tricky light. In the Camera app's settings (gear icon), turn off any HDR or 'super resolution' modes that add shutter lag, and shoot in good light to reduce blur. Also check Settings > System > System update for the latest firmware, since Asus shipped several camera-processing fixes in later updates. If the stock app still disappoints, many owners install a Google Camera (GCam) port via APK for noticeably better processing. See how others solved this on Reddit

ZenUI's aggressive battery management is the usual cause, so open Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Battery and set it to Unrestricted, then go to Settings > Battery > PowerMaster and enable Auto-start for WhatsApp. Also turn off any battery saver or Ultra Saving mode, since the ROG's power-saving profiles can freeze background syncing and hold messages until you open the app. See how others solved this on Reddit