Your phone reboots to the setup wizard. You now have an unlocked bootloader.
| Problem | Fix | |--------|------| | OEM Unlocking greyed out | Connect to internet + wait 1–7 days (Asus anti-theft timer) | | Unlock tool says “device not supported” | Update to latest firmware first | | Fastboot not detecting device | Install Asus USB drivers (Windows) / use sudo on Linux | zenfone 9 unlock bootloader
You can now flash:
If you encounter a "Network Error" or "Server Maintenance" message in the APK, you are unfortunately at the mercy of ASUS's server uptime. The Zenfone 9 utilizes a proprietary handshake with ASUS servers, meaning there is currently no reliable "unofficial" way to bypass the tool if the servers are down. Your phone reboots to the setup wizard
Look for builds of LineageOS or Pixel Experience on XDA to get a cleaner, more updated Android experience once official support eventually ends. The Zenfone 9 utilizes a proprietary handshake with