Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update is now available for first-generation ASUS Padfone smartphone and tablet combo.
ASUS Malaysia, on March 19, posted this message on its official Facebook page.
Dear Valued PadFone User,
We are pleased to inform that starting from today onward, we are rolling out a major Android software update for ASUS PadFone, to version 4.1, Jelly Bean (world-wide).
Thank you for your continued support.
To check for the update, Padfone users need to navigate their device to Settings > About PadFone > System Firmware Update. The update will deliver as over-the-air (OTA).
If the update is not yet available on your device, you can check out the official support section of ASUS Padfone for download link. Currently, ASUS provides two versions of the update, a worldwide version (WW_V10.2.1.9) and a Chinese version (V10.2.1.9CHT).
The update brings Jelly Bean features to Padfone, such as Project Butter and Google Now. In addition to that, Padfone also gets ASUS specific improvements, including improved dictionary, camera preview, scrapbook, file manager, improved volume key problem and supports for SD card NTFS and EX Fat format.