Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro Bootloader Unlock Guide
Before we list out the steps for the unlocking process, there are a few important points worth discussing. To begin with, once you have unlocked the device’s bootloader, you could then carry out a plethora of tweaks. These include the ability to install a custom recovery like TWRP or flash custom binaries. Similarly, you could also flash tons of mods, modules, frameworks, and other related tweaks. Apart from that, you could even get administrative rights by rooting your device via Magisk. Likewise, you could also overclock the device CPU by flashing a custom kernel.
But this is just one side of the coin. Unlocking comes with a few risks as well. Once you have unlocked your device, its warranty might become null and void. Likewise, some apps like Google Pay and Pokemon might not function as expected. Similarly, you wouldn’t be able to stream Netflix contents in HD as the Widevine Certification will be degraded from L1 to L3. With that, we have explained both the perks and risks associated with this process. If you are ready to proceed ahead, then here are the required instructions to unlock the bootloader on Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro.
Warning
Before we begin with the unlocking of bootloader, I would strongly recommend you to create a backup of your device storage and all your files stored on your device. Unlocking of bootloader will wipe off the entire data on your device. Moreover, it is advised to follow the steps mentioned in this post very carefully to avoid permanent damage or bricking of your device. If anything goes wrong the author or GetDroidTips are not responsible for it.
Prerequisites
While other OEMs require a few sets of fastboot commands, Asus has made the entire process pretty easy. Infact you wouldn’t even have to make use of a PC. Simply download and install the device-specific Unlock APK from the below link and your good to go. Do keep in mind that since you are installing an APK outside of Play Store, you will have to allow installation from Unknown Sources. For that, follow the below steps:

- Head over to Settings on your Asus device.
- Then go to the Apps and Notifications section and tap on Advanced.
- Next up, tap on the Special App Access and within that, scroll to the Install Unknown Apps section.
- Finally, enable the Allow from this source toggle next to the app from which you will be downloading the Unlock Tool APK (for example Chrome).
Furthermore, unlocking the bootloader will wipe off all the data from your device. So please create a complete device backup beforehand. Once that is done, you may now head over to the next section and download the Unlock Tool APK file for your device. After this, you could begin with the process to unlock the bootloader on Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro.
Download the APK file for your device and transfer it to the device’s Internal Storage:
- Asus ZenFone 7 Unlock Tool: Link
- Asus ZenFone 7 Pro Unlock Tool: Link
Instructions to Unlock Bootloader on Asus Zenfone 7/7 Pro
- Navigate to the downloaded Unlock Tool on your device.
- Tap on it and then on the Install button and wait for the app to be installed. The process will be similar to how you install any other APK file.
- Once the installation is done, launch the app. Then accept the License Agreements and hit OK.

- In the next screen that appears, tap on the Press to Unlock your Device button.
- That’s it. All the data on your device will be wiped off and the unlocking process will then begin. Once that is done, your device will reboot (if not you could do the same manually via the hardware keys).
So with this, we conclude the guide on how to unlock the bootloader on Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. The first boot might end up taking some more time than usual. This is completely normal. Furthermore, you will also have to set up your device from scratch, since it has been formatted. On that note, if you have any other queries, do let us know in the comments section below. Rounding off, here are some iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks. that you should check out as well.