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The ROG Phone 6 series prioritizes gaming hardware over imaging, so the camera tuning is weaker than mainstream flagships, especially in low light and HDR scenes. Make sure you are on the latest firmware (Settings > System > System update), turn on HDR in the camera app and tap to set focus/exposure manually before shooting. For consistently better results, many owners install a GCam (Google Camera) port, which improves dynamic range and night shots noticeably on this Snapdragon-based hardware. See how others solved this on Reddit

First clear the camera app's cache via Settings > Apps > Camera > Storage > Clear cache, then reboot; a stuck process is the most common cause. If it persists, close background apps from the recents view in case another app is holding the camera, and revoke then re-grant the camera permission under Settings > Apps > Camera > Permissions > Camera. If the black screen survives a restart and a permission reset, back up your data and try a factory reset; a fault that returns even after that points to a hardware issue needing Asus service. See how others solved this on Reddit

The ROG Phone 6 shipped with Android 12 and received its two promised major upgrades, reaching Android 14 as its final OS version, after which Asus wound down OS updates and slowed security patches for the line. Check your status under Settings > System > System update and tap Check for updates; if none appear, you are likely on the final official build. To stay protected, keep Google Play system updates current (Settings > Security > Google Play system update) and update your apps regularly through the Play Store. See how others solved this on Reddit

Updates roll out in regional batches, so a missing update is often just staggered distribution rather than a fault. Go to Settings > System > System update and tap Check for updates, then confirm your region/SIM matches your build channel, since the CN, WW, and EU variants update separately. If you are stuck on an old build, you can download the matching firmware ZIP from Asus's official ROG Phone 6 support page and apply it through the manual/local update option. See how others solved this on Reddit

The ROG Phone 6 Pro is sold unlocked and supports a broad range of LTE/5G bands, so it generally works on T-Mobile US for 4G and most 5G, though some carrier-specific 5G bands may not be fully covered. Insert the SIM, set Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Preferred network type to 5G/LTE, and enable VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling so calls and texts work on T-Mobile's VoLTE network. Confirm your exact variant's band list against T-Mobile coverage first, since band 71 (600MHz) support varies by hardware variant. See how others solved this on Reddit

Owners report it as a solid daily driver, but the most cited long-term concerns are aging software support, an average camera, and heat/battery drain under heavy sustained gaming. Keep heat in check with the bundled AeroActive cooler and X Mode (toggle in Armoury Crate), and enable charging limits under Settings > Battery > Battery care to slow capacity loss. With those habits the hardware holds up well; the main caveat for buyers today is the ended update support rather than build quality. See how others solved this on Reddit