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Asus ROG Phone 6D root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Asus ROG Phone 6D

Released: 2022, September 19Available. Released 2022, October 11

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
Asus
Model
Asus ROG Phone 6D
Released
2022, September 19
Status
Available. Released 2022, October 11
Price
About 690 EUR
OS
Android 12
Dimensions
173 x 77 x 10.4 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in)
Weight
239 g (8.43 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Size
6.78 inches, 109.5 cm, 2, (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MC10
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
12 MP, 28mm (wide)
Triple
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 5 MP, (macro)
Features
Panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, 10W reverse wired

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 - A version
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A version
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/210 Mbps, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Space Gray
Models
AI2203, AI2203_D
Announced
2022, September 19
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)

Asus ROG Phone 6D Overview

The Asus ROG Phone 6D is an Android device from ASUS, released in 2022. It combines the Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm) and a 6.78-inch display, running Android 12. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Asus ROG Phone 6D

The Asus ROG Phone 6D is a 2022 Android device from ASUS. It runs the Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm), a MediaTek platform, flashed via SP Flash Tool on many models with BROM as the deep-recovery path. Shipped software: Android 12. For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot) — KernelSU also viable (GKI kernel)

Bootloader unlock on ASUS

ASUS has alternated between offering and suspending its official unlock tool across generations; ROG and Zenfone unlock availability depends on model and firmware era.

Platform notes

MediaTek platforms flash through SP Flash Tool rather than plain fastboot on many models, and expose BROM mode as a deep-recovery path. Correct scatter/firmware matching matters more here than on Snapdragon devices.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus ROG Phone 6D?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact ASUS procedure.

Does the Asus ROG Phone 6D support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Asus ROG Phone 6D void my warranty?

ASUS will generally treat a rooted Asus ROG Phone 6D as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Asus ROG Phone 6D run?

It runs Android 12. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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