Is this phone pretty much dead on launch as far as the dev community goes?

[Bowmanspeer]

It seems the problem with the device is the UI. I got my mother an Asus tablet. Any part of using software that deals with the UI is buggy and bogs down. It's really amazing they allow this to happen. It isn't just this Zenfone but across many devices. If I could easily get rid of apps I don't want I most likely wouldn't even bother with rooting.

 

[Darkdragontc]

It seems the problem with the device is the UI. I got my mother an Asus tablet. Any part of using software that deals with the UI is buggy and bogs down. It's really amazing they allow this to happen. It isn't just this Zenfone but across many devices. If I could easily get rid of apps I don't want I most likely wouldn't even bother with rooting.

You can use debloater if you want...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294

 

[Bowmanspeer]

I forgot about that. It's been a while since I used it. I ordered the Oneplus 3t last night so I doubt I will have need of debloater.

 

[Darkdragontc]

I forgot about that. It's been a while since I used it. I ordered the Oneplus 3t last night so I doubt I will have need of debloater.

I might go after Oneplus 5 when it comes out. For now i can wait for this phone if needed. Though i know how you all feel on this.

 

[jsheradin]

So now that bootloader is unlocked let's just hope we can get devs onboard to start supporting this phone.