General Kernel source code, bootloader unlock and updates

[NisseGurra]

Zenfone 9｜Phones｜ASUS Global

ASUS Zenfone 9, the 5.9” compact size is perfect for one-handed use and the flagship performance meets every possibility in your life.

www.asus.com

 

[NisseGurra]

Version WW-32.2004.2004.84

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-32.2004.2004.84-1.1.1-2206-user.zip

2022/07/29 3.03 GBytes

ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Software Image: WW-32.2004.2004.84 for WW/EU/RU/IN/JP/TW SKUs
Improved Item:

1. Optimized system performance
2. Optimized system stability
3. Optimized Audio performance
4. Optimized camera image quality
5. 5G SA can be force enable or disable for SIM1/SIM2
6. Add Wi-Fi setting for mobile operator Orange

 

[gullkhan0]

I wonder if it is (or will be) possible to root without voiding warranty for Zenfone 9. It's the only thing keeping me away from picking this phone up.

 

[NisseGurra]

I wonder if it is (or will be) possible to root without voiding warranty for Zenfone 9. It's the only thing keeping me away from picking this phone up.

No, the bootloader unlock app blacklists you imei so warranty (in some markets) and ota gets void

 

[Radulescubg]

I wonder if it is (or will be) possible to root without voiding warranty for Zenfone 9. It's the only thing keeping me away from picking this phone up.

Depends where you are.
If you're in EU, you're good. Your 2 year warranty is protected if you perform any kind of software/firmware changes ( unless you're bricking it. It's not covered under warranty cuz it's something you did wrong)

 

[NisseGurra]

Version WW-32.2040.2040.23

2022/09/23 3.04 GBytes

ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Software Image: WW-32.2040.2040.23 for WW/EU/RU/IN/TW/JP SKUs
Improved Item:

1. Optimized system performance.
2. Optimized Camera performance.
3. Optimized Audio performance.
4. Fixed Assistant not working with bluetooth
5. Fixed WiFi setting issue
6. Enable AT_H3G VoWiFi & US_ATT VoLTE

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-32.2040.2040.23-1.1.1-2208-user.zip

 

[NisseGurra]

Version WW-32.2050.2050.29

2022/10/27

ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Software Image: WW-32.2050.2050.29 for WW/EU/RU/IN/TW/JP SKUs
Improved Item:

1. Optimized system performance
2. Optimized Camera performance
3. Optimized Handset voice call performance
4. Update APN list to V345
5. Fixed navigation buttons issue

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-32.2050.2050.29-1.1.1-2210-user.zip

 

[NisseGurra]

Version WW-32.2050.2050.34

2022/11/15

ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Software Image: WW-32.2050.2050.34 for WW/EU/RU/IN/TW/JP SKUs
Improved Item:

1. Optimized system performance
2. Optimized Hands-Free voice call performance

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-32.2050.2050.34-1.1.1-2210-user.zip

 

[Hermann2306]

Android 13 is coming:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1591777907843686402

 

[mickey36736]

It's here.

Kernel source

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/ASUS_AI2202-33.0804.2060.65-kernel-src.tar.gz

Full fw

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-33.0804.2060.65-1.1.1-2212-user.zip

 

[mickey36736]

Version WW-33.0804.2060.73

【Release Note】

Update from Android 13

1. Fixed Google Wallet not working properly when Twin APPs are enabled

Fw link: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...2202-ASUS-33.0804.2060.73-1.1.1-2212-user.zip

 

[Hermann2306]

New Firmware released: WW-33.0804.2060.88

Improved Item:
1. Enhance fingerprint unlocking experinence
2. Optimized System Stability

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-33.0804.2060.88-1.1.1-2212-user.zip?model=Zenfone%209

Dont forget to install magisk to inactive Slot

 

[BreadNoose]

I wonder if it is (or will be) possible to root without voiding warranty for Zenfone 9. It's the only thing keeping me away from picking this phone up.

No, sadly not as the process of rooting requires Asus's bootlocker unlocking tool and states the process will void the phones warranty

 

[Hermann2306]

If i am right this is no problem in EU. They must prove that the defect is based on the changes you made with root (flashing the wrong things for example). "Normal" hardware defects in screen, speaker or battery etc. will be changed/repaired under warrenty. If you use a (root requiring) tool that burns your screen, its not (if they detect it).

On Asus site (unlock tool):
"In addition, the software and hardware problems of your ASUS product caused by using the Service may not apply to your ASUS Warranty Information."

Additional:

[INFO][EU] Rooting and Flashing don't void the warranty

All Android users were or are wondering whether flashing their device will void the warranties of their devices. This concerns European customers (EU). In short : The FSFE (Free Software Foundation Europe), has concluded that rooting and...

forum.xda-developers.com

or

Does rooting your phone invalidate its warranty? (In EU) :: Law is Freedom

This is a joint blog post written together with Matija Šuklje with the goal to disband some popular FUD that you lose your warranty if you flash or root your device Rooting your phone Does rooting your device (e.

piana.eu

 

[mickey36736]

Version WW-33.0804.2060.100

- February security patch
- Fixed icon misaligned

Full firmware

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-33.0804.2060.100-1.1.1-2302-user.zip

 

[NisseGurra]

ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Software Image: WW-33.0804.2060.113 for JP SKUs
Version WW-33.0804.2060.113
2.98 GB
2023/03/31

Improved Item:

1. Updated Android security patch to 2023-04-05
2. Optimized System Stability
3. Provide a press-and-hold trashcan option to one-time dismiss persistent notifications
4. Added the ability to hide Gesture indicator bar

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-33.0804.2060.113-1.1.1-2304-user.zip?model=Zenfone%209

 

[Hermann2306]

Im a bit confused. Is this jp or ww?

 

[NisseGurra]

Im a bit confused. Is this jp or ww?

JP, not recommend for ww to use

 

[Hermann2306]

Hmm why only JP?

 

[NisseGurra]

ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Software Image: WW-33.0804.2060.113 for WW/EU/RU/IN/TW/JP SKUs

Version WW-33.0804.2060.113

2.98 GB

2023/03/31

Improved Item:

1. Updated Android security patch to 2023-04-05
2. Optimized System Stability
3. Provide a press-and-hold trashcan option to one-time dismiss persistent notifications
4. Added the ability to hide Gesture indicator bar


Steps of Update:
1. Check software version of your device**
2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/AI2202/UL-ASUS_AI2202-ASUS-33.0804.2060.113-1.1.1-2304-user.zip?model=Zenfone%209