Asus recently unveiled its new flagship phone, which is the most compact Android phone we’ve seen in a long time. The Zenfone 9 is a stylish smartphone with powerful hardware. Asus recently released the kernel source code and unlock app, allowing for custom development to begin. You can also root your device. You will learn how to root Zenfone 9 and unlock the bootloader of an Asus Zenfone 9.
Before we get into the root guide, let’s go over the specs and what this phone can do. There aren’t many options for premium phones under 6-inches, and Asus has provided one. Aside from the good design, the phone has flagship specs, but the price is on the higher side.
The Asus Zenfone 9 has a 5.9-inch FHD+ display that supports up to 120Hz. The phone is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and the Adreno 730 GPU. The Zenfone 9 is equipped with 8GB/16GB LPDDR5 RAM, as well as 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone has two cameras on the back. A 50MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide camera are among the camera sensors. There is a single 12MP selfie camera on the front. It is powered by a 4300mAh battery.
And while this package performs admirably, you can unlock advanced features with root privilege, which I will demonstrate here. The guide also explains how to unlock the bootloader on the Zenfone 9.
How to Root an Asus ZenFone 9
The Zenfone 9 kernel source code was just made public, so we can expect to see custom development for the Zenfone 9. Now that the unlock app is out there, users can also root their phones. When you root, you get a lot of options and advanced features. But in order to root Zenfone 9, you must first unlock its bootloader.
Unlock Asus Zenfone 9 bootloader
Like all Android phones, the Asus Zenfone 9 has a locked bootloader. This means that users can’t change the phone by rooting it or installing their own operating systems (ROMs). So, if you want to root your phone or install files like custom ROMs, you must first unlock the bootloader. Since there is an Unlock app for Zenfone 9, it will be easy to unlock the bootloader. Here’s how to get into the Zenfone 9’s bootloader.
- If you unlock the bootloader, your phone will be reset, so make sure you have a copy of your data.
- Open the official help page for the Zenfone 9 in your browser.
- Now, on the site, go to the section called “Drivers and Tools.” And choose Android from the drop-down menu.
- It will show a list of all the useful files, including the Zenfone 9 Unlock APK.
- Get the “Unlock Device App” for Zenfone 9 by clicking here.
- Put the Unlock APK you downloaded on your phone.
- To turn on developer options, go to Settings > About Phone and tap the Build Number 7 times. It will tell you that you are now a developer.
- Back out of Developer Options and back into Settings. Enable OEM unlocking and USB Debugging.
- Use your phone to run the unlock app and agree to its rules.
- Tap the App’s Unlock bootloader button. This will delete data and make the bootloader work again.
- Once you’ve unlocked the bootloader on your Asus Zenfone 9, turn the phone off and on again to set it up.
After unlocking the bootloader, you can use fastboot mode to check or confirm the status. In developer options, there is also OEM unlocking. Now, let’s talk about how to root.
Requirements to Root:
- Make a complete copy of your phone (To restore if you lose data)
- At least halfway charge your phone.
- Get the Magisk app and put it on your phone.
- Install the drivers for ADB and Fastboot on your PC
- Download the software for Asus Zenfone 9 (The same version as your build number, use this link)
How to Use Magisk to Root a Zenfone 9:
- Using payload dumper, extract the boot image file (boot.img) from the Asus Zenfone 9 firmware.
- Then transfer the boot.img file to your phone.
- Your phone should have the Magisk app installed and open.
Click Install next to Magisk in the application.
- Next, select the boot.img file from the phone’s storage by clicking on “Select and Patch a File.”
- The file will now be patched, and the result magisk patched.img file will be saved in the Download folder.
- In the platform-tools folder or at C:adb, copy the patched boot file to your computer. And give the file a new name, boot.img.
- Open the Command window and navigate to the boot image (type cmd in file location and press enter). Run Platform tools if you use Linux or Mac OS.
- Put your phone into Fastboot Mode and use a USB cable to connect it to the PC. You can either use shortcut buttons or the command to boot into fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
- To flash a modified boot image and root the Asus Zenfone 9, type the command below.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
- Reboot your phone to the system after installing Magisk.
You now own a rooted Asus Zenfone 9.
You can use apps and features that need root access, such as Xposed Modules after rooting your phone. You must install the Xposed framework in addition to root in order to test out modules.
Now that everything has been covered, you should have no trouble rooting your Zenfone 9 or unlocking its bootloader. Please let us know in the comment area if you have any questions regarding the device or the guide if you have.
