Asus is not usually counted among the most popular or popular smartphone brands. However, the Taiwanese OEM offers some of the most powerful and innovative devices at attractive prices, such as the recently launched Zenfone 9. Mini pivot mount system for primary camera.
While the Asus Zenfone 9 comes with a near-stock Android look, you can use the premium hardware with the help of custom ROMs or other tweaks. To enable this, the company has released the kernel source code as well as a dedicated bootloader unlocking tool.
Just like other Asus devices, you have to get your hands on a model specific app to unlock the bootloader in Zenfone 9. This comes in the form of an APK file, which has to be sideloaded to the smartphone. Remember, Asus will void your smartphone’s warranty if you unlock the bootloader, which is a good enough reason to proceed with caution.
Asus Zenfone 9 is a small phone with a powerful main chip and a camera system powered by gimbal technology.
The unlocking process automatically performs a factory reset so it is highly recommended that you back up your data before proceeding. You will not receive any future over-the-air updates from Asus once the bootloader is unlocked, but the local upgrade option remains unaffected. Due to the fact that Asus also hosts factory images on its download portal, one can easily install all future software updates manually.
Moreover, the company has published kernel sources for Zenfone 9. Now, third-party developers can work on custom kernels and recovery processes more easily. This should really help start the aftermarket development of the device and make it more attractive to depositors, and thus to users. We hope to see development forums filled with more activity in the near future, with perhaps better alternatives for users who want to move away from Asus’ ZenUI.
Asus Zenfone 9 Download Portal for Bootloader Unlock Tool and Kernel Sources
Are you looking forward to install a custom ROM or kernel on your Asus Zenfone 9? Is there a specific ROM that you would like to try on the device? Let us know in the comments section below.
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