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[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MishaalRahman:
Yes, the audio tuning (called "GameFX") is not just for game audio. Any audio played back through the speakers will benefit from the Dirac audio tuning. If you have an ROG headset, then Dirac's audio tuning profiles will also apply.

In CPU Throttling Test and GFXBench's Manhattan 3.1 long-term performance/battery lifetime test, the ROG Phone 3 does exhibit some thermal throttling. However, the drop in performance shouldn't be noticeable in most games, since the loads from these aforementioned benchmarks aren't reflective of real-world gaming loads.

I would look up the band support for the Tencent model on ASUS' website. As for the battery life...it'll trounce the OnePlus 8 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro, easily. The latter doesn't even have a high refresh rate display.

Speakers are better tuned than the ROG Phone II but get slightly less loud.

1) The display doesn't blow me away like the one on the OPPO Find X2 Pro did. That's the only display that has ever truly impressed me recently. However, it's still quite good and I didn't have any complaints while watching hours of anime on it ;)

2) Easily the smoothest phone I've ever used, thanks to the max 144Hz refresh rate. I swapped from the ROG Phone 3 to the OnePlus Nord to do a review of the latter, and I really missed the smoother 144Hz display. 90Hz is a huge downgrade IMO.

3) ASUS has gotten a lot better recently, since the ZenFone 6 launch. They've shown they're willing to listen to community feedback and are taking their software more seriously. Still, software support requires manhours which means money, so we'll see how well things turn out.

I don't actually play many games on mobile either (though I forced myself to for the sake of the review), but yeah, go for it! I think the smooth 144Hz display and insane battery life are more than enough reasons to use the ROG Phone 3 over other devices.

ZenUI's TwinApps feature allows you to clone Pokemon Go, so you can clone PoGo downloaded from Google Play. I don't know about downloading the Galaxy Apps version, though.

I don't personally have issues with OLED flickering at low brightnesses, but no, there's no DC dimming option.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] prudhivisekhar:
Hi MishaalRahman,

Does 8gb ram version perform similarly as 12gb ram version? and does it comes with screen protector preapplied ?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kos_:
Thanks for answering my previous question.

As you already mentioned that the display is quite good but I want to know the sharpness of the text. I'm coming from a Galaxy Note9 and I've been using 1440p the entire time. Though I can accept 1080p display but I still wonder how sharp ROG 3 is considering 6.59" display.

And also how easy it is to get used to the massive weight and thickness of this phone?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] stratman71:
I am comming from a oneplus device (6) and am addicted to the ui gesture navigation, does ROG ui offer anything comparable (screen off control audio by drawing a symbol) or would we be able to map an air trigger to do something while the screen is off, say double tap to fast forward? I am not familiar if even android has this built in or not currently. Thanks!
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Captain Drexl:
Headphone Jack access on AeroActive Cooler

Thank you MishaalRahman!

If you are viewing the ROG3 in landscape mode with the cooler attached (and the kickstand out) - are you able to connect headphones to the cooler's headphone jack if the cooler is resting on a desk?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MishaalRahman:
I don't have the 8GB or 12GB RAM version, but I suspect they'll perform the same in day-to-day usage as my 16GB RAM model. Keep in mind that the 8GB RAM model has the Snapdragon 865 and not the Snapdragon 865+, so the CPU and GPU performance will be very slightly lower. I don't think it'll be noticeable, though.

The phone does not come with a screen protector pre-applied, though ASUS sent me an antimicrobial glass screen protector that I applied.

Yeah, the text isn't as sharp as on other phones with QHD+ displays like the OPPO Find X2 Pro (which I was using before this). I can see pixels when I look closely. It's not bad enough for me to have cared about until you mentioned it, though.

As for the weight and thickness, it was very easy for me to get used to it - I've been using large phones for over a year now, so the ROG Phone 3 doesn't phase me. However, it does sag a bit more in my pockets when I wear looser shorts at home, so yeah it's definitely thick and heavy haha.

Yes, there are screen off gestures. You can draw || with two fingers to pause/resume music, draw a < or > to change track, or draw a W, S, e, m, Z, or V to launch an app of your choice. Currently, you can't map AirTrigger to do "whatever" you want like double tap to fast forward, but I'm sure custom ROMs/root will open up that possibility. (I know several devs are already exploring porting AirTriggers over.)

Not with the ports facing downwards (ie. towards the table/desk), but you can flip it around and it'll actually stay up that way, lol. The downside to having it in reverse landscape orientation, though, is that the AirTriggers can't be used since they're at the bottom.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kos_:
So the display and weight don't sound deal breaker by any means. Definitely going to buy the ROG 3 now, thank you very much!
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] G.E.P.:
hi bro .do you have unlock tools?the asus release one on they website but have issues to use
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] steakikan:
Hi, can you actually skip the AR intro when you first start the phone?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MishaalRahman:
What issues? I haven't unlocked my phone yet.

What AR intro are you referring to? The boot animation? I don't think you can skip that. If you mean the intro animation in Armoury Crate, then yes you can skip that in the app's settings.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] steakikan:
Oh no, just the first time when you run the phone or factory default, I saw that you need to scan that Asus ROG logo, and I don't see anyway to skip that. Is it actually possible to skip that?

Thanks
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MishaalRahman:
Uhh...I never did that and it hasn't bothered me since.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] steakikan:
Ok thank you very much, will be very annoying if they force that tho:D .
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ananthakrshnan10:
[MENTION=7050182]MishaalRahman[/MENTION] Are you sure because as per the Asus Offical India homepage, even the 8/128 GB model comes with 865+. Apart from storage and RAM, there are no variants (possibly different bandwidth support ofcourse)

https://www.asus.com/in/Phone/ROG-Phone-3/Tech-Specs/

https://youtu.be/cEh0Gh8tSNs
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kos_:
Europe/USA and India get different variants. 8GB RAM variant outside of India get 865(non plus) and 256GB storage. India gets 865+ in 8GB variant and base 128GB storage
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ananthakrshnan10:
[MENTION=2641629]mishaal[/MENTION]rahaman Since you have mentioned that the text aren't that clear on the device due to being a Full HD resolution on a 6.59 display. Is it on display size set at default or small size? If possible, can you share screenshot? I usually use small display size and font size on all my phone

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Thanks for the clarification, had no idea there will be the CPU variance on the variants. I now understand the STRIX edition since there was no mention on the Indian page since I watched the India launch event
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MishaalRahman:
As another user mentioned, it seems only India gets an 8/128GB model with the 865+.

Default display size and text size. Here's a screenshot:
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] sendme2pop:
8/128 with SD 865+ as shown on Flipkart

ya same thing i've observed, I have also booked 8/128 with 865+SD as shown on Flipkart
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
google play services pre-installed,does this mean we can install google apps and run it smoothly?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Javixin007:
Yes!!! google account already exisit on the phone and only you need to put your own [MENTION=652814]gmail[/MENTION] and download from the app store "google play.apk" and followin these steps you get play store and gmail in "CN" version
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
thanks sir.but i dont need the CN versions of google apps.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ananthakrshnan10:
Though ordered on Aug 6 (probably a flash sale), for some reason, it will start shipping from 16; I guess Asus will be making the phone from the order money? :confused: :laugh: Thats too long for a purchase considering the phone is out of stock just as the previous version. Have ordered the Lighting armour case as well but that going to take a month it seems. Sorry for the rant but really just being restless.

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Thanks for the update. Does the device have Google sans or the built-in accent / font settings options in the developer option? Any new features or updates worth mentioning regards to personalization (in style fonts dept)

If possible, could you share your views on using the display side at small and large. Screenshot could be helpful

And finally, is the FM radio enabled for offline usage? I probably think there won't be but wanted to confirm since I use FM regularly Can we use an external app for it with an type c headphones?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thanos88:
Hi, I want to know if everything like creating a Google account, syncing Gmail and use any and all services on the phone with mobile data works properly?

Reason I ask is because last year I bought the rog 2 tencent edition (Chinese) and all that I've mentioned above, creating Google account syncing Gmail, and even playing YouTube videos simply wouldn't work with mobile data until I had converted the tencent rog 2 to WW by changing fingerprint etc... I've ordered the 12gb 256gb classic edition from China and was wondering if I'll fave the same issues with mobile data?

And is there a safe way to convert the Chinese rog 3 to WW as was able with the tencent rog 2 last year?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
you just have to Allow using data of Google Services on Settings
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thanos88:
Thanks, is there any way to convert the phone to WW like with the rog 2?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tandevilz:
I coming from OnePlus 3 (Yeah long time coming), that had a pretty long charging cable. Out of the box the charging cable is pretty small.. Seeing that it's a type c to type c vable, I was wondering if we can buy a longer 3rd party cable?? OnePlus had a proprietary wire, not sure if asus does or not.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wanola:
I notice when my brightness is low it auto change to 60hz refresh rate ...
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
answer is in this forum...explore
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Charlyx91:
AeroCase from Rog 2 works on rog 3
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MishaalRahman:
Yes, though mine came with it pre-installed since it's the global version.

I don't see an FM radio app anywhere, so I assume not.

Someone has posted a guide in another thread to convert from CN to WW. Can't test it since I already have a WW model.

Ditto ^^

You can use any high-quality (3A) cable.

Hmm, I thought that was only when you set the refresh rate mode to auto, but apparently not.

Don't have the ROG Phone II AeroCase so I can't tell ya.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thanos88:
The person who wrote about converting to WW wasn't very precise, if someone could provide step by step instructions that would be very helpful, also any drawbacks /bugs/issues with converting from CN TO WW?

Also, where to order the global rog 3 from? What's shipping time? And what's the price?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oxidian:
I've been reading the review mainly because I wanted to upgrade my Galaxy S7 edge, but punch hole and huge rear bump kill any chance of buying one. The only thing I'd really miss and that I use a lot is touch lock included in the game launcher app so while I wait for stages to clear in background I can save battery by reducing luminosity way below minimum threshold.

Is there anything that could replace it in the zen ui or rog phone apps ? I've seen a screen in the review about touch gesture and there's one called "screen off" double tap to suspend. How does that work ? I guess suspend means that the phone is still running, but screen is off. How easily is to trigger it by mistake if I'm not playing one of those games where I keel the phone idling ? Are there any setting for it (like activated only on certain apps) ?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] attachsnow:
Hello,

could you share the screenshot about devcheck system page? I want to know radio version and fingerprint version.

Just like my attachment pic.

Thanks.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Himverma:
I'm facing refresh rate problem. I updated my newly bought device (Indian unit, made in Indonesia). After setting up the device, I switched to lower refresh rate and then set the highest refresh rate again. In notification panel, it shows 144Hz but it doesn't feel like 144Hz. Also, I checked with screeninfo app and ufotest website, the refresh rate is fixed to 60Hz although I've set it to 144Hz. How to resolve this problem?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
the brightness is too low so the refresh rate is fixed to 60hz.try putting the brightness to 40% above.this will fix ur problem.i wish this will be fix on the next update
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thanos88:
Okay so for my China rog 3 and it seems the device is getting hot very easily. on 60hz with 25% brightness, with only wifi on and YouTube playing, it hits 36 degrees Celsius... This seems excessive as my rog 2 used to hit maximum 30 with same usage.

Also I left the rog 3 on standby overnight, it was then on 29 degrees which again seems excessive when the phone isn't even being used ..

I'm using gsam battery monitor to get temperature readings.

Would be nice to know how others rog 3s are performing when it comes to heat. If having 25% screen brightness and 60hz takes the phone to 36degrees, then what will full brightness and 144hz do ?????
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vimi12:
Rog 3 biggest black crush in my unit

brought device August 12 ,2020 through flipkart first sale at 6august. I was very happy until i open netflix ,it has vert bad black crush issue even at full brightness ,in 50pecent brightness colour washed out heavy black crush issue is this hardware or software issue??anyway im just gonna refund ....but i asked some of YouTubers they have none issue ,but for fellow customers only have this?. I decided to live with this but some of units have no issue why i wanna live with this issue for years so i try to get refund and but 12gb varient.

In YouTube crush issue is little low when compared to netflix and amazon prime ,rather than that this dev is beast ?

I have noticed heat in aero active coller side(40°to43°) always while playing pupg at 90hz,balanced,extream . although I'm staying in AC room 22°c all time!

Please say its software or hardware issue and whats ur latest software version?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Himverma:
I tried the new Saturn live wallpapers (ported from miui 12) & I noticed black crush issue. Did anyone face the same? How to fix it?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
did you try to customize Splendid on display settings?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
you dont know how to thank someone has helped you...... so you won't getting anymore help here.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Himverma:
Nobody has replied to my comment or helped me in any way. If someone did, I'd have thanked them. I'm not new to XDA. Been using it for many years.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoyaki17:
youre not new and you're saying no one replied?

see for yourself.

dont tell me that the fix i have told you didn't solved your issue.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Himverma:
Sorry, my bad. Didn't see that notification :cyclops:
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] NoBodysGamer:
Hi,

Are VoLTE and WiFI calling are hidden again like on ROG 2?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rascalsrule:
No it can be seen in the status bar, atleast I can see volte.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] NoBodysGamer:
To clarify, you have Chinese or Western model?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] TLC1007:
Hello Mishaal, Takoyaki17 and others,

You guys are awesome and have been very helpful by sharing your thoughts, experiences and tips. I've got pretty much all my questions and answers covered by just reading. Hence, ordered one Rog 3 CN version with Global ROM 12gb and 256gb variant. Only concern I have is I bought it from Rakuten site through a seller called Jtbcglobal because it saves me 300 euros comparing the price in France.

It's my first time importing phone from China. Not sure if I will get the phone or not. But I did order for 706 euros. I hope I'll get it on time.

My question: has anyone imported phones from China? Did you face any delivery issues or damaged product etc? Please let me know. Thank you and sorry for my long message.

Have a lovely day everyone. Thanks again to all who've shared their time on all of our questions.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] prakhar goel:
Hey. Can u help me with screen touch multiplier. I mean their is an option of multiplying fire rate by 2time 4 times and more for games like pubg. I am not able to find it.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] l0veysingh:
Why we cannot attain maximum 3.01 without aeroactive cooler?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jagatpalv:
I am facing image retention with this ROG Phone 3

This phone has serious image retention issue on certain backgrounds at high brightness. Checkout the two images below.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lambdaplus:
Thanks for this insightful thread and also the detailed review! I have ordered the Strix version in Germany and am expecting the phone to be delivered tomorrow. I'm not a new age gamer. I like to good old Quake, Unreal Tournament type PC games. But still really excited to try out some racing games and such on this phone.

I am nervous regarding the durability of the phone, since both sides are glass and its a heavy phone! Any suggestions for cases?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
That's perfectly normal. It's not permanent
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jagatpalv:
Another ROG Phone 3 owner told me that his device does not have this issue.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
So return it.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jagatpalv:
already initiated,

thanks!
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lambdaplus:
Just got my ROG phone 3 strix eidtion. Whoa! Its one heavy phone! In comparison with my G8s ThinQ, I feel the whites are a lot cooler. Will get used to it in a few days for sure. The included skeleton case doesn't instill confidence. I need a proper case. Any recommendations are welcome!
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Himverma:
How to do video calls? I can't see video calling option in the dialer.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] h8Aramex:
lol the Note 9 and Note 10+ from Samsung has the exact same thing. if I use Waze for a few hours for a trip, I'll have image retention and it'll take a while to go away.

I usually speed up the process by using this "Display Tester" app that can try AMOLED burn in fixes. just cause it annoys me. still, it's AMOLED. not much you can do about it.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] l0veysingh:
No option.... U have to use Google Duo.....Bcoz rog dialer didn't support video call
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] cheetah2k:
So is this phone DEFINITELY going to have VOLTE - this was a major fail of the ROG 2
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
Yes.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealthj:
Can anyone confirm VoLTE working with T-mobile USA?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
Seriously? Look up.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealthj:
Yes, I'm very serious, bs3pro.

Show me where someone using T-Mobile in the USA has confirmed VoLTE working on their device.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
Amazing. Everyone today needs their hand held. I gave the answer. Move along.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealthj:
You're extremely helpful.

If Mr Rogers was your neighbor, he would move.

I wouldn't take your word for anything. Move along
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
Im good. Thanks. Enjoy waiting.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] IDunnoLookatXDA:
With last firmware update, my tencent converted to WW rom has Volte on TMobile. Won't you be my neighbor?
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
He won't believe you if you don't post pics. Then he won't believe you until you bring him the device in person.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] stealthj:
I wouldn't just be your neighbor, I'd send my children out every week to mow your lawn.

And wow that sounds fantastic! Finally Asus starting to take note. I've read elsewhere that they were working on getting it enabled for the ROG 2 as well. Great news all around. I wonder if VoWIFI works or will eventually work too. I know some people are looking for the toggle. When I had Google Fi on the ROG 2, the google FI app had a shortcut to enable WIFI calling, and it would work for incoming calls. I wonder if any FI subscribers have any feedback about their ROG 3 experience
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] IDunnoLookatXDA:
Yea, I don't have a toggle for Volte or Wifi calling, and there's no icon for Volte, but it shows 'Voice Network: LTE' when I run a dialup diagnostic. It should support wifi calling, but I don't use it, so I never looked into enabling it. There's too many variables for why the toggles may not show up on mine, and might show up on someone else's. Mainly WW conversion, SIM card, I think.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] bs3pro:
Problem with tencent version on TMO, is it's missing bands 66 and 71.
[ASUS ROG Phone 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] IDunnoLookatXDA:
I have a 5g toggle, and the phone defaults to volte. Personally, I don't need those bands. Just find it interesting that I don't have the toggles for wifi calling and volte, while another poster has the toggles.