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ASUS is apparently killing the ability to root Zenfones (Update: Maybe not?)

ASUS Zenfone 10 in pocket

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority
  • ASUS has apparently withdrawn the ability to unlock the bootloader on its phones.
  • As per the company’s technical support team, Zenfone 10 and Zenfone 9 users won’t be able to root their phones.
  • A company statement to a different source is reassuring, but doesn’t explain anything.

Update, August 8,  2023 (12:39 PM ET): Before publishing the original article below, Android Authority asked ASUS about the situation. However, we didn’t receive a response (and still haven’t). Still, it looks like Mishaal Rahman, who contributes to Android Authority periodically, got word back from ASUS. According to Rahman, here’s what an ASUS spokesperson has to say about the situation:

Author: Adamya Sharma. [Source Link (*), Android Authority]

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