How To Guide Asus ROG phone 5: unlock bootloader and root guide

[Jamshid66]

Can you force flash a patched boot.img via EDL with a locked bootloader? Have you tried?

You can't root the phone without opening the bootloader. I tried to flash the file but it didn't work

 

[Ganggaaa]

Tanpa root

 

[Bryceicle1971]

Asus rog phone 5 guide

note: you follow this guide on your own responsibility. also You should note that unlocking via the official Asus app will void warranty and blacklist the device for future otas.

bootloader unlock:
! note that unlocking the bootloader will erase the phone, back up your data before starting !
- install asus unlock application from asus website (direct link)
- open the app, scroll to the bottom accept the user agreement
-scroll to the bottom, click on agree. enter your pin
- your phone should now reboot and you should see the warning message indicating that you have unlocked bootloader

! now if you don't see the warning screen and your phone was not formatted, this means this unlock method didn't work and you should seek other methods !

updating to the latest ww firmware
- download the latest firmware zip from asus website (direct link) to Version WW-18.0830.2101.86.
-move the .zip file to your main storage directory.
the phone should detect the update file, if it doesn't reboot your device and it should detect it.

after updating, set up your device, then install magisk app (download link)

extract the boot.img from the above software downloaded from asus, using payload dumper (google it).

then copy the extracted boot.img to your phone.
install magisk.
open magisk
click install.
choose patch boot.img
once the patch is completed, copy the patched boot.img to you pc
for further info, magisk patching guide
on your PC you need to install your device drivers, and ADB & fastboot. and enable usb debugging on your device

flashing patched boot image
- open adb, approve the request on your device
- enter the command

adb devices

you should see your device and authorized. if not find a guide how to access your device
-next reboot to bootloader using the command

adb reboot bootloader

- in bootloader flash the boot.img from above using the following command

fastboot flash boot boot.img

where boot image should be the address to the location of your boot image.
if you boot image is on your D:/ drive and in a folder called rootstuff.
your command should look like this.

fastboot flash boot D:\rootstuff\boot.img

once you flash the patched boot.img, reboot your phone.
open magisk app, check your root status you should be rooted.

congratulations

I tried a few times but could not Manage to unlock bl or root. Does this do both or just root. The operating system is pretty good. Root would just give more options like changing the governor's to save battery as the battery life even with battery saver an in ultra battery mode gives max 11hrs screen on time. I expect more screen on time an longer battery life from a 6000mAhp battery lol

 

[starshina1976]

ZHello, tell me how to block bootloader?

 

[MG4711]

hello have a problem with unlocking the bootloader? Rog phone 5s
Please help

 

[alex_theta]

I think I'm done?
"open magisk app, check your root status you should be rooted."
How do I check in magisk? Where does it say?

 

[dladz]

If you relock the bootloader is warranty retained?

 

[Lucas123pqd]

Sim

 

[hippovets]

I downloaded the bootloader unlocker from the official site, but my phone stupidly reboots and is not formatted, could you help me find another way to unlock it, I could not find it on the Internet

 

[RicoMartins]

Hello people! can anyone tell me if i can keep wildivine L1 after unlocking bootloader? Or if with root I can recover it?

 

[morphius88]

Does anyone have working ASUS drivers? I cant seem to get my device to be recognized in fastboot.
I have tried the minimal Fastboot and the regular ADB drivers. ALso installed qualcom drivers. No dice.

Edit: Never mind, I was able to remove all ADB related drivers and install the Universal ADB Driver. Finally recognized my phone and I am now rooted.

Thanks

Second edit: Safetynet passes on Magist 24.3 using kdrag0n's Universal SafetyNet Fix and Systemless Hosts modules.

 

[Soares soares]

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[adarsh58]

Hello people! can anyone tell me if i can keep wildivine L1 after unlocking bootloader? Or if with root I can recover it?

I have unlocked BL and rooted, widevine L1 still there.

 

[t-mobile_mda]

hello have a problem with unlocking the bootloader? Rog phone 5s
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how did u solve ur pb..? i have the same pb..

 

[dontami]

Hello, im stuck in a bootloop, the phone wont go to recovery mode. I will get to the green "Start" or "Shut down" etc but only shut down works. It does not matter which else i pick, it will try to boot and loops. So i can't get to fastboot mode and cant reflash anything. Please help.

 

[Andrologic]

Hello, im stuck in a bootloop, the phone wont go to recovery mode. I will get to the green "Start" or "Shut down" etc but only shut down works. It does not matter which else i pick, it will try to boot and loops. So i can't get to fastboot mode and cant reflash anything. Please help.

You can flash from that bootloader menu you're in if the device is unlocked and the drivers are in place, no need to try and launch Fastboot from the menu. A RAW flash should get you to back to factory.

 

[dontami]

You can flash from that bootloader menu you're in if the device is unlocked and the drivers are in place, no need to try and launch Fastboot from the menu. A RAW flash should get you to back to factory.

When it is bootloader menu, it won’t recognize my device in adb or fastboot in my computer. Using sideport and tried 3 computers.

Can you provide step-by-step instructions, what should i do when my phone is in bootloader menu and connected via cable to my computer?

It only is stuck to asus-logo, or shut down, or in bootloader menu.

 

[Andrologic]

When it is bootloader menu, it won’t recognize my device in adb or fastboot in my computer. Using sideport and tried 3 computers.

Can you provide step-by-step instructions, what should i do when my phone is in bootloader menu and connected via cable to my computer?

It only is stuck to asus-logo, or shut down, or in bootloader menu.

How is your device recognized on your PC when connected via the sideport while on the bootloader menu? Check what you see in Device Manager assuming you're on Windows.

 

[donitsi]

How is your device recognized on your PC when connected via the sideport while on the bootloader menu? Check what you see in Device Manager assuming you're on Windows.

Here is a screen capture from Device Manager

 

[donitsi]

How is your device recognized on your PC when connected via the sideport while on the bootloader menu? Check what you see in Device Manager assuming you're on Windows.

Updated what i could and now looks like this