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[Asus Zenfone 9] Gadgelogger:
Hello I am Japanese.

I bought a device at a local electronics store today and was unable to unlock it, so I looked into it.

According to the official ASUS forum, it seems that the server used to unlock the device is under maintenance and cannot be used.

The maintenance period seems to be 3-7 days.

Asus Unlock Tool not working on Zenfone 9

Recently received an Asus Zenfone 9 and the Asus Unlock App is returning "Failed to unlock your device, please try again later.[24802]" when attempting to unlock the bootloader. While running logcat I also see the following HTTP output: 05-03 10:43:50.133 28231 943 I ViseLog ...

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[Asus Zenfone 9] pompom252:
@Gadgelogger

Thank you for sharing the official forum thread!

I was dismayed that the server problem still hasn't been resolved :‑(
[Asus Zenfone 9] Gadgelogger:
That's really it. Why hasn't it been restored yet?

I mean, if it's going to be this long, I'd like to see some kind of announcement.

Anyway, I'm using it normally without rooting.

I guess pixel is the easiest phone to tinker with....

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[Asus Zenfone 9] Gadgelogger:
てか日本人の方で草

翻訳する必要はないっすねw

（XDAで初めて日本人を見かけるとは！）
[Asus Zenfone 9] Niaouli:
Hi everyone please check this thread from zentalk communkty forum:

Re: Official Unlock tool not working for Zenfone 7

Hi everyone! A reply from asus support on 24/05/23: We apologize for the delay and are grateful for the opportunity to continue to assist you. I hope this will not be a long-term lasting impression as I am sure you have chosen ASUS as a trusted brand for excellence. The team advised that there...

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[Asus Zenfone 9] pompom252:
@Gadgelogger

5chで相談しようと思ったら規制が厳しくて書き込めませんでした(;´Д｀)

凌ぎでPixel6aを購入しましたが、ブートローダーのアンロックやファームの書き込みなど、本当に簡単ですよね。

I tried to discuss this on 5ch.net, but I couldn't write because of strict restrictions. I bought a Pixel6a as a replacement until my zenfone9 can be rooted, but it's really easy to unlock the bootloader and write firmware.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Niaouli:
Hi pompom252,

If google could make a model with jack output, smaller device, 6inch screen with a good flagship I would love to get one. But most people like and keep using >6.3 inch smartphone... And see what many companies doing right now. Selling large phones.... I wonder what size asus plan to make in their future zenfone?
[Asus Zenfone 9] Gadgelogger:
もう5月終わるのにまだロック解除できなくて草。復旧する頃にはZenfone10発売されてそう。

It's the end of May and I still can't unlock the grass. By the time it's restored, Zenfone 10 will be on sale.
[Asus Zenfone 9] TherionRO:
I have the global Rog Phone 7 ultimate from the first release date in europe,tried unlocking it after a few days and I cant do it with the official unlocking app. I get the same error as everyone else, currently it's impossible to unlock any asus phones in the official way with that app. I am tired of waiting,almost 2 months without any update from them. Is there a way to unlock my rog phone 7 ultimate bootloader and root it? It runs the WW stock rom from Asus
[Asus Zenfone 9] adeklipse:
Unfortunately, I don't think so. I suspect the keys reside in Asus' servers, so unless we can find an exploit (and compromise the device's security), we have no choice but to wait and pressure them to fix their servers.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Gyl9Sh:
ASUS "Unlock Device App"

Since my question was deleted in an open thread by the moderators I open my own. Many customers are facing the problem that they can't unlock their devices with the official app by ASUS (probably server down) and the moderators seems do doge every post or question about it but I will it try it...

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[Asus Zenfone 9] sunchau:
during Q3 of this year................
[Asus Zenfone 9] sunchau:
Just wait...
[Asus Zenfone 9] ToKrCZ:
Hopefully they already have a fix ready to implement. Clearly we are waiting for the next maintenance window for that particular server, since the issue wasn't deemed urgent enough to justify a change ticket outside of regular maintenance. This sadly delays fixing it until that window.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Bofahad:
We are just waiting
[Asus Zenfone 9] totmakina:
I asked Asus support when it would be possible to unlock boot again on Zenfone 9 and Zenfone 10 and the answer was no. Could not re-unlock the BOOT on these phonesView attachment 5970357
[Asus Zenfone 9] Jacob1004:
It seems not good for Zenfone 9 & 10 users. We need to put pressure on Asus. They can't just remove this possibility. I will definitely return my Zenfone 10 if it is true.

Asus keeps us in dark and they haven't sent any official information about this. I suggest everyone with Zenfone 9 & 10 to write and ask Asus support team about unlock bootloader possibility.
[Asus Zenfone 9] palamosteliaro:
This is unbelievable and unacceptable. We need to make some noise and get this reverted asap. I tweeted gamers nexus and will make some posts on reddit.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Alf 15:
Definitely a deal breaker for me. will not buy a zenfone if the tool doesn't come back
[Asus Zenfone 9] z00man:
Was planning to buy z10 yesterday, fortunately saw this before click the buy button...what i can say, just unbelievable..asus does apple..
[Asus Zenfone 9] Silly22:
Not sure if this news will pan out true, but there's hope:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1688935735716401152
[Asus Zenfone 9] toastal:
This is really odd behavior. Having worked in software for 13 years, you always keep the current working server up for as long as possible. At most the downtime is 48 hours, but it’s usually a couple hours if not minutes—not months. The PR dept.’s renege might be a sign of damage control after enough folks caught wind. I’ll believe their walk-back when I see it, but I’m happy I too caught this thread before making a purchase.

It’s times like this you wish the kernel & OS were GPL 3 vs. GPL 2 + Apache 2. They release the kernel code for user to look at, but without a requirement to allow flashing modifications, Asus isn’t obligated to release this tool to allow users to do anything with that code—even if that leads to ill will (but that’s capitalism for you). They’ll likely argue its about keeping warranty (despite the stingy 2-year updates) or some attestation requirement, but purchasing a several-hundred-dollar device should imply ownership & the freedom to do what you want with said device, not renting from a corporation & only approved uses.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Pickx:
I very much regret buying this phone at launch. Absolutely terrible camera, flagship price and now this.
[Asus Zenfone 9] nasch007:
I'm on a Zenfone 8 that just bootlooped after its warranty expiring. Bone stock. Went to unlock and custom rom it and find this thread. The melting cpus, the rog ally crap, and now this? Blatant anti-consumer behavior. Gross. Even google allows unlocking... and they're google. Wth is with this company lately? I'm done with 'em. Thinking I'd sell my ZF8 and grab something you can actually own and have rights to... but of course this phone is on fire sale on their website for <$400 so what could I even get for it. I basically have a paperweight I bought brand new for $600. I hope they change their approach, their communication, their customer service, their support, basically the whole brand needs a refresh imho. Sorry for rant. Will follow this thread for updates and hope for the best. Thanks for the info!
[Asus Zenfone 9] Skcyte:
Moderator on Asus forum said in June the unlock tool will be available again in Q3. We're already in the middle of Q3 so I don't know.
[Asus Zenfone 9] jlariviere:
I certainly hope this is not the case... We've heard the unlock tool is / was supposed to be brought back in Q3 2023. If they won't allow unlocking the bootloader, i will never buy newer devices. I really like the specs of the 9 and 10, but if I can't run LineageOS on it, nope, not gonna buy any.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Ilko:
I'm also considering to buy a ZenFone, but I personally don't believe the unlock tool will be available again. Why? First, this is taking way too long for a "maintenance". Second, there was only one guy telling that the tool would come back in Q3 2023. All other support teams around the world say NO.

I'll wait until the end of Q3 by curiosity and because only the ZF meets my requirements. But since Asus is managing their communications like sh*t, I'll likely won't buy one. ZF10 was dead before even its release.
[Asus Zenfone 9] HAMZA.:
For my part, I tell you that she will not return
[Asus Zenfone 9] bluebloomers:
Some news just broke that might be relevant (EDIT: Asus has claimed this to be untrue):

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/16273np
[Asus Zenfone 9] FIERA03:
A statement was released by ASUS to counteract these news.

https://press.asus.com/news/asus-zenfone-10-to-continue-production/

The only blogger who had a negative view of the news is very angry but It is too rarely.

(Translate：I won't forget any blogs that instigated the termination until they apologize)

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1696326745341989123

Now I unlocked Zenfone 9 last year.

But I agree with everyone who is concerned about unlock in this thread.
[Asus Zenfone 9] sunchau:
still waiting.........
[Asus Zenfone 9] more_than_hater:
So, any news about this?
[Asus Zenfone 9] Mister_Magister:
kekw in the Q3 WE'RE AT THE END OF Q3 ASOOS
[Asus Zenfone 9] pompom252:
ASUS "Unlock Device App"

Since my question was deleted in an open thread by the moderators I open my own. Many customers are facing the problem that they can't unlock their devices with the official app by ASUS (probably server down) and the moderators seems do doge every post or question about it but I will it try it...

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Should I not expect any more from asus, zenfone?

Which device would you buy instead?
[Asus Zenfone 9] Mister_Magister:
That's A DAMN GOOD QUESTION

there's borderline nothing worth buying anymore
[Asus Zenfone 9] tnicko:
I'll hold out a bit longer and if nothing from Asus, will probably go back to a Pixel and put the Zenfone up on Swappa or CL.
[Asus Zenfone 9] Mister_Magister:
Yeah i've been thinking either pixel or fairphone
[Asus Zenfone 9] tnicko:
Otherwise I was considering the Xiaomi 13. Looks like you can unlock the bootloader and there are a few rom's for it. Problem is, it's too expensive for me. Ugh...
[Asus Zenfone 9] palamosteliaro:
Lying about it was worse than pulling the app. Its 12 of October and still no download available or a word about it coming back.
[Asus Zenfone 9] jlariviere:
I chatted with ASUS support today. The support person I got said

"I am not sure when or if the unlock tool will be released."

They will

"try to have this inquiry escalated to our Technical Support Department and have them email you with the answer to your inquiry seeing that I am not able to see this information. once the case has been escalated it will take approximately 24 – 48 business hours for an update to be provided."
[Asus Zenfone 9] jlariviere:
I received a follow-up email the other day, "The unlock tool was revised today. You may want to check back after the end of October to see if we have more news about it."
[Asus Zenfone 9] badaas:
November..
[Asus Zenfone 9] pompom252:
:mad:
[Asus Zenfone 9] badaas:
Terribad.
[Asus Zenfone 9] jlariviere:
The latest when I complained to them that it STILL wasn't there.

"

Thank you for contacting ASUS Product Support.

My name is Kemoy L. First and foremost, thank you for your patience while we completed our review and research of this issue.

We apologize for the delay and are grateful for the opportunity to continue to assist you. I hope this will not be a long-term lasting impression as I am sure you have chosen ASUS as a trusted brand for excellence.

I am following up with you regarding your inquiry about the unlock tool. We are positively redeveloping and optimizing it to ensure all compliance and protect your rights and interests. The unlock tool will be released after confirmed to meet the regulatory requirements.

If you need further assistance or if there is any additional feedback you would like to give ASUS, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team by calling toll-free 1-888-678-3688 or 1-571-223-4431 (Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 9 PM PST and Saturday - Sunday, 6 AM - 5 PM PST)

"
[Asus Zenfone 9] palamosteliaro:
Are they still sticking to the "its coming" script? Its been over 6 months. Its not coming...
[Asus Zenfone 9] Pickx:
lesson learned - never buy ASUS.
[Asus Zenfone 9] aesara:
Definitely the best way to describe it. They lure you in with promises of beautiful hardware, but it's just a scam if the software barely works.
[Asus Zenfone 9] abdulrhman1981:
(y)
[Asus Zenfone 9] Gyl9Sh:
Unlocking instructions have been posted on the asus zenfone 8 page. Has anyone tried it?

UPDATE: Unoff.BL unlock 24.01.20. Asus CLOSED this method!

!As of now this method doesn't work anymore! The below process will wipe off all the data from your device, so take a complete device backup beforehand. DISCLAIMER: I WAS NEVER, HAVE NEVER BEEN, AND WILL NEVER BE RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGES...

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[Asus Zenfone 9] aesara:
It works, I created a thread
[Asus Zenfone 9] pompom252:
I sold my Zenfone9.

asus just gave me a loss of $300

I will never buy another asus smartphone :mad:
[Asus Zenfone 9] hrsh45:
for those who don't visit ZF10 subforum,

i am proceeding legal action against this Asus' disgraceful act.

if you live in England or Wales, i can give you a free ride, contact me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rah84:
Hello,

My Brother is a standard User, so no root or something else.

He dont even know which exactly S7 he have and i cant find out but from here locally from austria

and it seems He have encrypted the phone because when starting the phone a Message appears:

Your phone ist for Security encrypted. Enter the PIN Code to Start the phone.

And Here is the problem, He havent used the phone long time so he forgot the PIN.!also If i enter the PIN it tells me If i enter 4 Times the.wrong PIN the phone will be resetted and all data is lost

Before i write more...is there anything i can do? He have some Bitcoins there and havent saved the word phrase.

He have a few important stuff he need

Can anyone help?
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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rah84:
Sorry i thought i was on the right place.

Can Nobody help me? If nothing is possible that would helpfull too then i know its lost
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
Update R18 with config page

I'm sharing here the newest apk

and soon my xml from scratch for r17

Versions Info

Added:

- TEST patcher: LDR Lite Highlight, Sabre Noise, Disable Preserving Highlights (Disables the limit on the appearance of highlights, works in conjunction with the HDR Ratio)

- Gain section with new Radius Gain. (To activate the radii, the main Sharp Gain must be greater than 0)

- Samsung Mettering Mode in the System Setup section (Thanks iDan)

- Other fixes.

Remove .zip before use
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
My promised config
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] KTr1sk:
Thanks, I will try ;)...what about video...it works?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
Checkout the config of prashant and my tweaks of his good 108 config.

Thanks @Prashant Dukare

➡️FILE Name :- 1) Lmc8.4_r16_prashant_premium_64mp 2) Lmc8.4_r16_prashant_premium_108mp ➡️ For Lmc8.4_r16_google_lens GCAM ➡️ Made on Redmi Note 10 Pro Max ➡️ All modes work perfectly * Main * Macro * 108MP * Wide * B&W© * Selfie * Pro - Human Photography * Leica * Video stabilization * Astrophotography Note:- _Use Pro mode for human photography. _reduced oversharpning in main and 108mp and 64mp. _Long tap on change front camera to set HDR++ Frames. _Long tap on Gallery to set zsl frames. _ default zsl frames 15. _ default hdr++ frames 15. _some changes in developer settings. _added little bit sharpness to front and macro camera. _Use JWB for saturated photos. _ do not use slow motion 1/8x, Only 1/4x slow motion works _No lib required. Special thanks to 64mp device users for testing xml. 🙏🙏🙏 Made by :- @Prashant_830
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Klaus69:
So, Lmc8.4_r16_prashant_premium_108mp works well on r17?

And can i use it "as is" , because i don't wanna stay and make all that changes listed :D
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
Try out prashant and my tweaked prashant from above

But for me, my AGC is at the moment the better choice
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Ziritsu:
how to add files.xml ?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
What you mean exactly?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Klaus69:
Neah, i stay on LMC ;)
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
You can try parallel.....
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Klaus69:
Neah, lmc works good enough for me, i use it mainly to film at concerts and it's doing a great job.
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
Which lmc with which config?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Klaus69:
R17 , using now Prashant premium 108 (although i will see how Prashant works on Saturday, at Pantera concert. Previously i used LMC 17h, released by you, i think)
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
Hey you guys are right, my before preferred agc 8.8 V2 is too buggy....

Back on lmc newest r18

Check out the apk and if you want, my config.

Remove the.zip extension before using.

Picture comparison between my last agc config and the new lmc config (each with manual focus to heets and without) :
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
And second config less warm colored
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] andermendz:
Why you guys just don't configure the front camera, all your XML are just too focused on the main camera that are just not functional for normal usage
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
I can write only for me and I didn't use selfie often. For me the main camera is the important thing...

Why you don't optimize the front in my shared xml and share it as andermendz-laptapper....
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Laptapper:
Further improvement

Vivid true colors with smart sharped readable details and activated hexagon (should reduce battery consumption)

What you see in viewfinder you'll get in picture (like wysiwyg)
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Dayuser:
Blacks are mostly green. Not good.

Edit. Black is set to 64 by BSG and still there are greens in blacks.
[General Questions and Answers] thE_29:
Hi!

Look at my problem thread: https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-rescue-data-from-my-9t-pro.4581901/#post-88492273 (mods can close it, if its somehow duplicated).

But basically after trying many things out, I found out, that I cannot send any input to my device without have a setting activated (its a setting/property called: persist.security.adbinput - looks like some xiaomi thingy).

For that I would need root, but probably with root I can even mount the partition to rescue my data anyway..

So is there a way, to flash something without a screen? My bootloader is OPEN! I also flashed twrp, but I dont even know if I can successfully boot into it (as adb doesnt work).

This strange setting/permission, is probably also the reason, why "scrcpy" doesnt work.. I can see my damn phone, but I cannot interact with it.

I will try some hardware keyboard at home, as it doesnt really work in the company, because of the Wifi.

So is there some way to boot into sth, to change either this property? Maybe with adb sideload, executing some script? Or to even install root (without deleting everything)?

I am an experienced linux/mac and windows user, but the last time I did some rooting is over 10 years ago..

PS.: I also saw KingoRoot windows app.. I am not sure, if my windows PC at home has registered auth keys.. Only using the Macbook for now, to connect to it.

PPS.: Xiaomi Mi 9t pro. Bootloader open. ADB authorized on a Macbook. Only want my data from it. No Magisk or root. Original MIUI ROM
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] ticesmobil:
Hi,

I hope somebody will help to me figure out what I'm doing wrong. The problem maybe with the adb/fastboot, but I don't know how I can check it.

So, I have a bah-w09 with stock Hua ROM (EMUI 5.1.2, Android 7.0). I've used this guied for unlock bootloader: https://xdaforums.com/t/...wei-mediapad-m3-8-4-btv-w09-btv-dl09.4085383/

It looks like everything is fine, but when I was tried to install twrp.img it's looks ok, but the download procedure is for 0,752 sec long, so finished around 1 sec. It's too quick and nothing happend with the tablet.

I've used the 3.2.0.0 from this thread ( I've also tried different source but with same results).

I tried two different windows 10 laptop, installed new adb/fastboot and usb drivers, run the fastboot with Administrator rigths, put the img in under "c:\twrp\twrp.img" and also renamed to "recovery.img"

In fastboot mode, under the green android droid: "PHONE Unlocked" "FRP Unlock"

In the Developer settings the "OEM Unlock" is greyed out and of course the USB Debuging is enabled.

View attachment 5903077

Here is some results:

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb version

Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39

Version 0.0.1-4500957

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem get_unlock_data

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.004s

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem unlock

...

FAILED (remote: Already in UNLOCKED state)

finished. total time: 0.009s

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

target reported max download size of 531628032 bytes

sending 'recovery' (23760 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.752s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.402s]

finished. total time: 1.157s

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot boot twrp.img

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.751s]

booting...

In this case, the cmd stucked in this positions and the cmd lost the connection (fastboot devices not given back result until I pressed ctrl+c).

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot devices

c:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>

Could you please help me to figure out why is happening? or

what can I check to figure out what is the problem?

Thanks
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] ticesmobil:
OK, my mistake... Need to use the proper way to get the twrp recovery.

so, after then the twrp flashed, need to unplug the usb, and press and hold the volume up and power button, and after that will be load the TWRP recovery.