Zenfone | 9 Unlock Bootloader
There have been reports of ASUS offering to unlock bootloaders for a fee (approx. $200 USD/185 EUR) at official service centers in some regions, though this is not a universally available or widely supported program. The Challenges of Unofficial Unlocking Because the
Unlocking the bootloader (if successful) still results in a permanent loss of warranty and may cause the device to fail Play Integrity or SafetyNet checks, affecting banking apps. Attempting the Unlock (Legacy Method) zenfone 9 unlock bootloader
ASUS has officially for all mobile devices, including the There have been reports of ASUS offering to
In late 2025, ASUS confirmed that for models released in 2023 or earlier, the tool is permanently discontinued due to "stability considerations". Attempting the Unlock (Legacy Method) ASUS has officially
ASUS released firmware (specifically version 33.0804.2060.189 and later) that actively patches unofficial exploits and prevents firmware downgrading.
Starting in May 2023, ASUS claimed the unlock servers were down for "maintenance" and would return in Q3 2023.