Android Police

Asus swears its Zenfone bootloader unlock tool is not going anywhere

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Android Authority

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

ASUS has apparently withdrawn the ability to unlock the bootloader on its phones.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 ...
Android Authority

ASUS refunds Zenfone buyer for failing to provide bootloader unlock tools as promised

In the UK, a Zenfone buyer sued ASUS over the company’s broken promise to provide bootloader unlocking support for its phones. The buyer won, getting a full refund for the phone and their court fees, ...
Android Police

Drastically reduced Xiaomi bootloader unlock policy raises questions over device ownership

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...