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Asus Zenfone 7 root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Asus Zenfone 7

Released: 2020, August 26Available. Released 2020, September 01

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 Zenfone 7
Released
2020, August 26
Status
Available. Released 2020, September 01
Price
About 910 EUR
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ZenUI
Dimensions
165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.5 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
230 g (8.11 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM)
Size
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Triple
Motorized flip-up main camera module
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation)
Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR

Battery

Charging
30W wired, PD3.0, 60% in 34 min, 100% in 93 min, Reverse wired

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, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/150 Mbps, 5G 3.6 Gbps DL

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Aurora Black, Pastel White
Models
ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D
Announced
2020, August 26
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers

Asus Zenfone 7 Overview

The Asus Zenfone 7 is an Android device from ASUS, released in 2020. It combines the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) and a 6.67-inch display, running Android 10. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Asus Zenfone 7

The Asus Zenfone 7 is a 2020 Android device from ASUS. It runs the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ZenUI. 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 Zenfone 7?

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 Zenfone 7 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 Zenfone 7 void my warranty?

ASUS will generally treat a rooted Asus Zenfone 7 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 Zenfone 7 run?

It runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ZenUI. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.