The official method for unlocking the Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: This process typically voids your warranty and may permanently disable official over-the-air (OTA) updates. ASUS - ZenTalk Unofficial Community Workaround
While the "free" official method is gone, a controversial paid alternative has emerged. In some regions, users have reported that ASUS now requires a paid service to unlock the device. Cost: Approximately $200 (approx. €185).
Discontinuation: ASUS officially confirmed in October 2025 that the Bootloader Unlock Tool for models released in 2023 or earlier (including the Zenfone 8) has been discontinued due to "stability considerations".
- Ignorance: Users think the official tool is "too hard."
- Fear: They claim ASUS "discontinued" free unlocks.
- The "Convenience Fee": They download the free APK, run it on your PC via TeamViewer, and charge you $20 for 5 minutes of work.
- Log in to your Asus account and go to the Unlock Bootloader page.
- Fill in the required information, including your device's IMEI and serial number.
- Submit the request and wait for the unlock code.
- Google Pay / Wallet contactless payments break.
- Some banking apps refuse to run.
- Netflix may limit to SD (not HD).
- Pokémon Go and other Integrity-checking games may not work.
