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Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

Released: 2021, July 08Available. Released 2021, August 31

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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Released
2021, July 08
Status
Available. Released 2021, August 31
Price
About 1270 EUR
OS
Android 11
Dimensions
173.2 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.82 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
210 g (7.41 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size
6.78 inches, 109.5 cm, 2, (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Internal
512GB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
Triple
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 50 min

Network

Technology
GSM / 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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G

Connectivity

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

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Midnight blue
Models
I007D
Announced
2021, July 08
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers

Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders Overview

The Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is an Android device from ASUS, released in 2021. It combines the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) and a 6.78-inch display, running Android 11. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders

The Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a 2021 Android device from ASUS. It runs the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 11. 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)

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

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

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders?

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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders void my warranty?

ASUS will generally treat a rooted Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders run?

It runs Android 11. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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