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| [[Samsung Galaxy|Samsung]]|| Easy (global)<br>Unavailable (US, Canada and Japan)<br>Unknown (South Korea)
| Enable option that allows OEM unlock (if it exist) in Development settings, then unlock bootloader in Download mode.
[[Samsung Knox]] (on supported<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.samsungknox.com/en/knox-platform/supported-devices |title=Archived copy |access-date=2024-12-05 |archive-date=2024-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207152737/https://www.samsungknox.com/en/knox-platform/supported-devices |url-status=live }}</ref> devices) will be permanently tripped if modified or custom firmware is flashed, so [[Samsung Wallet]], Secure Folder and applications made use of the Knox framework will be permanently unusable even if the bootloader is re-locked.
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| [[OnePlus]]|| Easy (non-[[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]])<br>Medium ([[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]])|| Command-line, except on T-Mobile US variants where an unlock code is needed
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For other devices, bootloader unlock is not available since July 2018.
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| [[Oppo|OPPO]]|| Easy ([[MediaTek]]) or phones that bought in mainland China<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oppo.cn/thread-397164526-1 | title=帖子详情 - Oppo社区 }}</ref><br>Medium (Snapdragon). Only any phones in support list are possible to unlock Snapdragon-powered OPPO phone.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://drive.proton.me/urls/33N5W4XGHW#tdsu-ADk9YyA | title=Proton Drive }}</ref> Any phones that's not in support lists is still possible if using paid tool also known as UnlockTool. Without paid tool, It would be impossible to unlock. Unlocking is possible on some mediatek SoCs via MTKClient. Note that about fastboot binaries were removed, or locked by RSA key|| Snapdragon: https://us.docs.wps.com/l/sIIS95rToAcW2x7AG?v=v2<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Oppo/comments/1bx3kbt/comment/l3qzue1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button | title=Tutorial can be foun… | date=12 May 2024 | access-date=9 July 2024 | archive-date=9 July 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709115137/https://www.reddit.com/r/Oppo/comments/1bx3kbt/comment/l3qzue1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button | url-status=live }}</ref>
MediaTek: MTKClient, sometimes MTK bypass utility are required beforehand
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|[[Vivo (technology company)|vivo]]
|Unavailable<ref>{{Cite web |title=vivo Smartphone FAQs {{!}} vivo India |url=https://www.vivo.com/in/support/questionList?categoryId=10047&FAQId=10204 |access-date=2022-11-29 |website=www.vivo.com |archive-date=2022-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129234638/https://www.vivo.com/in/support/questionList?categoryId=10047&FAQId=10204 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Unless there are XDA forums that have methods to unlock, but some method cannot be used after updated phone patched exploit. The user can access fastboot, but the manufacturer has modified the bootloader so that it does not respond to any commands to unlock bootloader.
|Vivo X70 Pro+ https://xdaforums.com/t/vivo-x70-pro-bootloader-unlock-how-to-guide.4444989/ Vivo Y31 2021 https://xdaforums.com/t/unlocking-bootloader-rebooting-in-edl-without-testpoint-vivo-y31-2021.4440801/
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|[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]
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|Command-line, requires using Linux to [[Brick (electronics)|brick]] the device temporarily.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-21 |title=[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 10 2017 (suez) |url=https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-10-2017-suez.3913639/ |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=XDA Forums |language=en-US |archive-date=2025-04-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409172641/https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-10-2017-suez.3913639/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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==== History ====
The bootloaders of [[Google Nexus|Nexus]] and [[Google Pixel|Pixel]] devices can be unlocked by using the [[fastboot]] command <code>fastboot oem unlock</code> or if it doesn't recognize the command <code>fastboot flashing unlock</code>.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices {{!}} Google Play services |url=https://developers.google.com/android/images |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=Google Developers |language=en |archive-date=2017-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404151606/https://developers.google.com/android/images |url-status=live }}</ref>
When [[Motorola]] released a bootloader unlocking tool for the Droid Razr, [[Verizon]] removed the tool from their models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ingraham |first=Nathan |date=2011-10-24 |title=GSM Motorola RAZR hits the FCC; Verizon model has locked bootloader |url=https://www.theverge.com/android/2011/10/24/2511339/droid-razr-att-verizon-fcc |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=[[The Verge]] |language=en |archive-date=2022-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001041223/https://www.theverge.com/android/2011/10/24/2511339/droid-razr-att-verizon-fcc |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2011, [[Sony Ericsson]] released an online bootloader unlocking tool.<ref>{{Cite web |last=By |date=2011-04-14 |title=Sony Ericsson Promotes Android Bootloader Unlocking |url=https://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/sony-ericsson-android-bootloader-unlockin/ |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=[[Hackaday]] |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528005845/https://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/sony-ericsson-android-bootloader-unlockin/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Sony requires the [[IMEI]] number to be filled in on their website.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kotipalli|first=Srinivasa Rao |title=Hacking Android: explore every nook and cranny of the Android OS to modify your device and guard it against security threats|date=2016|author2=Mohammed A. Imran|isbn=978-1-78588-800-7|___location=Birmingham, UK|oclc=957298786}}</ref> For the Asus Transformer Prime TF201, Asus has released a special bootloader unlock tool.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tiefenthäler|first=Ronald|title=Asus: Bootloader Unlock Tool für Tablet Transformer Prime TF201 verfügbar|url=https://www.notebookcheck.com/Asus-Bootloader-Unlock-Tool-fuer-Tablet-Transformer-Prime-TF201-verfuegbar.70597.0.html|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Notebookcheck|date=22 February 2012
In 2012, Motorola released a limited tool for unlocking bootloaders.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rodgers|first=Evan|date=2012-08-17|title=Motorola unveils Android bootloader unlocking tool with limited device support|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/8/17/3250448/motorola-bootloader-unlock-website|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-10|website=[[The Verge]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819012621/http://www.theverge.com:80/2012/8/17/3250448/motorola-bootloader-unlock-website |archive-date=2012-08-19 }}</ref> They require accepting terms and conditions and creating an account before the bootloader can be unlocked for your Motorola device.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Viscomi|first=Rick |title=Using WebPageTest: web performance testing for novices and power users|date=2015|author2=Andy Davies |author3=Marcel Duran|isbn=978-1-4919-0281-3 |___location=Sebastopol, CA|oclc=927108295}}</ref>
A 2012 article by ''[[The Verge]]'' called the unlockable bootloaders a 'broken promise' and called for a fix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kopfstein |first=Janus |date=2012-11-20 |title=Access Denied: why Android's broken promise of unlocked bootloaders needs to be fixed |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/20/3666668/access-denied-android-unlocked-bootloaders |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=The Verge |language=en |archive-date=2017-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210040817/http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/20/3666668/access-denied-android-unlocked-bootloaders |url-status=live }}</ref>
HTC phones have an additional layer of lock called "S-OFF/S-ON".
Bootloaders can be unlocked using an exploit or using a way that the vendor supplied. The latter method usually requires wiping all data on the device.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Afonin|first=Oleg |title=Mobile Forensics ' Advanced Investigative Strategies|date=2016|publisher=Packt Publishing|isbn=978-1-78646-408-8|edition=1|oclc=960040717}}</ref> In addition, some manufacturers prohibit unlocking on carrier locked phones. Although Samsung phones and cellular tablets sold in the US and Canada do not allow bootloader unlocks regardless of carrier status, a service has allowed users on an earlier version to unlock their US/Canadian Samsung phone(s) and/or tablet(s)<ref>{{Cite web |title=USA/Canada - Samsung Bootloader Unlock |url=https://t.me/s/Afaneh92UnlockChannel |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Telegram}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-08 |title=[CLOSED][Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices |url=https://xdaforums.com/t/closed-android-unsamlock-bootloader-unlock-for-samsung-us-canada-devices.4215101/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=XDA Forums |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627225638/https://xdaforums.com/t/closed-android-unsamlock-bootloader-unlock-for-samsung-us-canada-devices.4215101/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2018, a developer from [[XDA Developers]] launched a service which allowed users to unlock the bootloader of some Nokia smartphone models.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rox|first=Ricci|title=Nokia users can now unofficially unlock their bootloaders but the methodology is as sketchy as it gets|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Nokia-users-can-now-unofficially-unlock-their-bootloaders-but-the-methodology-is-as-sketchy-as-it-gets.293912.0.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Notebookcheck|date=2 April 2018
[[Huawei]] announced plans to allow users to unlock the bootloader of the Mate 30 series, but later retracted that.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-25|title=Huawei Mate 30 will not have an unlocked bootloader|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/no-huawei-mate-30-will-not-have-an-unlocked-bootloader-6025448/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-06|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926231222/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/no-huawei-mate-30-will-not-have-an-unlocked-bootloader-6025448/ |archive-date=2019-09-26 }}</ref> Huawei has stopped providing bootloader unlock codes since 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-24|title=Huawei will no longer offer bootloader unlock codes for its Android devices|url=https://9to5google.com/2018/05/24/huawei-bootloader-unlock-stop/|access-date=2021-09-06|website=[[9to5Google]]|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-09-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906122958/https://9to5google.com/2018/05/24/huawei-bootloader-unlock-stop/|url-status=live}}</ref> A bootloader exploit named checkm30 has been developed for [[HiSilicon]] based Huawei phones.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Checkmate Mate 30 - Attack the bootrom of Huawei smartphones|url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hhj4ck/checkm30/master/checkm30.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906123552/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hhj4ck/checkm30/master/checkm30.pdf |archive-date=2021-09-06 }}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=September 2021}}
When the bootloader of the [[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3]] was unlocked, the camera became less functional. This could be restored by re-locking the bootloader.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Clark|first=Mitchell|date=2021-08-24|title=Samsung will let you unlock your Z Fold 3's bootloader, but at the cost of your cameras|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/24/22639869/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-camera-disable-bootloader-unlock|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-06|website=[[The Verge]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824214019/https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/24/22639869/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-camera-disable-bootloader-unlock |archive-date=2021-08-24 }}</ref> This issue was later fixed by Samsung.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-07 |title=Unlocking the bootloader no longer kills the Galaxy Z Fold 3's cameras |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/bootloader-unlocking-no-longer-kills-galaxy-z-fold-3-cameras/ |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=xda-developers |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213053845/https://www.xda-developers.com/bootloader-unlocking-no-longer-kills-galaxy-z-fold-3-cameras/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For the [[Samsung Galaxy S22]] series, unlocking the bootloader has no effect on the camera.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-26 |title=Unlocking the bootloader doesn't break the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S22 series |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-bootloader-unlock-camera-working/ |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=xda-developers |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226150139/https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-bootloader-unlock-camera-working/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Others ===
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==== Microsoft ====
The WPInternals tool is able to unlock bootloaders of all [[Microsoft Lumia|Nokia Lumia]] phones running [[Windows Phone]], but not phones like the [[Alcatel Idol 4]] or [[HP Elite x3]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tool van Nederlandse ontwikkelaar kan custom roms op alle Lumia's flashen|url=https://tweakers.net/nieuws/132519/tool-van-nederlandse-ontwikkelaar-kan-custom-roms-op-alle-lumias-flashen.html|access-date=2021-08-04|website=[[Tweakers]]|language=NL|archive-date=2021-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804122758/https://tweakers.net/nieuws/132519/tool-van-nederlandse-ontwikkelaar-kan-custom-roms-op-alle-lumias-flashen.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-12-04|title=Windows Phone Internals 2.2 Unlocks the Bootloader on all Windows 8 & 10 Lumia Smartphones|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-internals-2-2-unlocks-bootloader-windows-8-10-lumia-smartphones/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=[[xda-developers]]|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804122800/https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-internals-2-2-unlocks-bootloader-windows-8-10-lumia-smartphones/|url-status=live}}</ref> Version 1.0 was released in November 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andrew Orlowski |title=Rooting and modding a Windows Phone is now child's play |url=https://www.theregister.com/2015/11/27/rooting_and_modding_a_windows_phone_is_now_childs_play/ |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=[[The Register]] |language=en |archive-date=2022-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928160749/https://www.theregister.com/2015/11/27/rooting_and_modding_a_windows_phone_is_now_childs_play/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2018, the tool was released as open source software when the main developer René Lergner (also known as HeathCliff74) stepped down.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Windows 10 Mobile's bootloader unlocker is now open source |url=https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-mobiles-bootloader-unlocker-is-now-open-source/ |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=[[Neowin]] |language=en |archive-date=2022-05-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525201424/https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-mobiles-bootloader-unlocker-is-now-open-source/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The slab bootloader used by [[Windows RT]] could be unlocked using a vulnerability, but was silently patched by Microsoft in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francisco |first=Shaun Nichols in San |title=Microsoft silently kills dev backdoor that boots Linux on locked-down Windows RT slabs |url=https://www.theregister.com/2016/07/15/windows_fix_closes_rt_unlock_loophole/ |access-date=2021-09-06 |website=www.theregister.com |language=en |archive-date=2021-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906101905/https://www.theregister.com/2016/07/15/windows_fix_closes_rt_unlock_loophole/ |url-status=live }}</ref> UEFI Secure Boot on x86 systems can generally be unlocked.
==== Apple ====
The [[boot ROM]] protection on iOS devices with an [[Apple A11|A11]] processor or older can be bypassed with a hardware exploit known as checkm8, which makes it possible to run other operating systems including Linux.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lundberg|first=Anders|title=16-year-old runs Linux on iPhone 7|url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/linux-iphone-7-3800398/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=[[Macworld UK]]|language=en|archive-date=2021-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804122759/https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/linux-iphone-7-3800398/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The bootloader on [[Apple Silicon]]-based Macs can be unlocked.<ref>{{Cite web|last=January 2021|first=Michelle Ehrhardt 19|date=2021-01-19|title=Linux is Finally on Apple M1...Kind Of.|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/linux-for-apple-m1-beta|access-date=2021-08-04|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]|language=en|archive-date=2021-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804122759/https://www.tomshardware.com/news/linux-for-apple-m1-beta|url-status=live}}</ref> However, other Apple devices like the [[iPhone]] and [[iPad]] cannot be bootloader unlocked even when using the same chip used in a Mac.
==== Google ====
The equivalent of bootloader unlocking is called developer mode in [[Chromebook]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=December 2014|first=Lucian Armasu 31|date=2014-12-31|title=You Can Now Run Full Linux Apps Inside A Chrome OS Window|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/linux-apps-chrome-os-window,28293.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]|language=en|archive-date=2021-09-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906120723/https://www.tomshardware.com/news/linux-apps-chrome-os-window,28293.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Chromebooks use custom bootloaders that can be modified or overwritten by removing a Write-protect screw.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Robert|first=Foss|date=2017-03-08|title=Quick hack: Removing the Chromebook Write-Protect screw|url=https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/blog/2017/03/08/quick-hack-removing-the-chromebook-write-protect-screw/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=[[Collabora]]|language=en|archive-date=2021-09-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904110433/https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/blog/2017/03/08/quick-hack-removing-the-chromebook-write-protect-screw/|url-status=live}}</ref> Some models lack a screw and instead may or may not require disabling the onboard Cr50 chip.[https://wiki.mrchromebox.tech/Firmware_Write_Protect]
In 2013, the bootloader of the [[Chromecast]] was hacked using an exploit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chromecast bootloader exploit surfaces, opens up plenty of possibilities (video)|url=https://www.engadget.com/2013-07-28-chromecast-bootloader-exploit-video-hack.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-06|website=[[Engadget]]|date=28 July 2013 |language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904040725/https://www.engadget.com/2013-07-28-chromecast-bootloader-exploit-video-hack.html |archive-date=2020-09-04 }}</ref> In 2021, it was hacked again for newer versions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Modders ontgrendelen bootloader van Google Chromecast met Google TV|url=https://tweakers.net/nieuws/185136/modders-ontgrendelen-bootloader-van-google-chromecast-met-google-tv.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-06|website=[[Tweakers]]|language=NL|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801105415/https://tweakers.net/nieuws/185136/modders-ontgrendelen-bootloader-van-google-chromecast-met-google-tv.html |archive-date=2021-08-01 }}</ref> In 2023, it was reported that the Chromecast HD could be unlocked without exploit.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chromecast with Google TV HD bootloader can be unlocked by default |url=https://9to5google.com/2022/09/23/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-bootloader-can-be-unlocked-by-default/ |website=9to5Google}}</ref>
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As a result, users are advised to consult manufacturer-specific guidelines and ensure that all system components are restored to their official state before attempting to relock the bootloader.
<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilde|first=Damien|date=2021-09-09|title=How to downgrade from Android 12 Beta to Android 11 on Google Pixel [Video]|url=https://9to5google.com/2021/09/09/how-to-downgrade-from-the-android-12-to-android-11-on-google-pixel/|access-date=2021-09-28|website=[[9to5Google]]|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018163031/https://9to5google.com/2021/09/09/how-to-downgrade-from-the-android-12-to-android-11-on-google-pixel/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== Shutdown of online services ==
In 2018, Huawei stopped providing bootloader unlock codes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Huawei stopt met het uitdelen van codes om bootloader vrij te geven |url=https://tweakers.net/nieuws/139023/huawei-stopt-met-het-uitdelen-van-codes-om-bootloader-vrij-te-geven.html |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=[[Tweakers]] |language=NL |archive-date=2023-05-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507183737/https://tweakers.net/nieuws/139023/huawei-stopt-met-het-uitdelen-van-codes-om-bootloader-vrij-te-geven.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 31 December 2021, LG shut down their website which provided bootloader unlock codes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LG stopt eind dit jaar met tool voor unlocken van smartphonebootloaders |url=https://tweakers.net/nieuws/190366/lg-stopt-eind-dit-jaar-met-tool-voor-unlocken-van-smartphonebootloaders.html |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=[[Tweakers]] |language=NL |archive-date=2023-05-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507183738/https://tweakers.net/nieuws/190366/lg-stopt-eind-dit-jaar-met-tool-voor-unlocken-van-smartphonebootloaders.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2023, [[ASUS]] removed the unlocking tool from their website and shut down the servers used to unlock the bootloader.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASUS is apparently killing the ability to root Zenfones |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/asus-unlock-bootloader-tool-removed-3352783/ |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=[[Android Authority]] |date=8 August 2023 |language=EN |archive-date=2024-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130155720/https://www.androidauthority.com/asus-unlock-bootloader-tool-removed-3352783/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== See also ==
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