Unlock bootload (asus zenfone max pro m1)

[MrT10001]

@DJac Yes it's an ASUS phone, you have to unlock the bootloader through the unlock tool. Try fastboot boot recovery.img and see what happens.

This phone was not easy to work out, that’s why I put up what worked for me in the forum and it has worked every time.

[DJac]

@MrT10001 Thankyou !! It works !
you are right : it works only with ubunutu (Lubuntu for me). that's doesn't works with debian (or windows).

[MrT10001]

@DJac Is it up and running with Ubuntu Touch?

[DJac]

@MrT10001 I can't install ubport on my 32bits ubuntu computer. and it don't work with my debian computer... so, I'm looking for others solution.
I have a probleme to install postmarketOS too.
I keep you in touch.

[MadDino]

@djac @mrt10001

I am trying to unlock the bootloader of my Asus device. Can you guys help me? Are there any ways which I can still use in 2026??

[MrT10001]

@MadDino Check here. Download the unlock.rar file (link still works). You don't need to root the device for UT. Follow these instructions and you need a Windows PC:

*DATA WILL BE WIPED SO MAKE A BACKUP

1. Download this zip(you already have) and you'll get 2 folders 'unlock' and drivers
   https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YpezCedaRWGDS9WW7UaXXyyBod0Bk5qp
2. Install the drivers and go the 'unlock' folder
3. Reboot your phone to fastboot mode by pressing volume up + power on at the same time.
4. Connect it to pc and open unlock.bat in 'unlock' folder
5. Done*

[MadDino]

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[MadDino]

@MrT10001 hey..

thanks for this. i tried but it just does not seem to work.

all i get is

Begin fastboot flashall
Earse Data: Yes
Support All device

I do not know what else to do!!

And the bootloader shutdown with this laconic message "press any key to shut down"

[MrT10001]

@MadDino Start the device up and the bootloader should be unlocked.

[MadDino]

@MrT10001 unfortunately not

All my data is still there and I don't see any bootloader unlocked warning or anything

Could it be because of my build number or security patch?

I am using Android 9 with September 2020 security patch
Build number is WW 16.2017

[MrT10001]

@MadDino The build number should not make a difference. Try running it in an administrative command prompt and run the command with ./ In front.