This is quite sad news. I feel like there isn't a phone other than the zenfone 9/10 that could be a valid option for me. I guess I'll just stick with this phone as long as I can. Hopefully they also release the unlock bootloader so I can download a new OS or some updates.
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Hopefully they also release the unlock bootloader
A while back many people thought that that wouldn't be the case but it turns out the support staff was just confused and that bootloader unlocking will be availabe:
The service team reply misunderstood the situation. Unlock tool is unavailable at this moment but we are allowing the possibility to unlock, please stay tuned.
Let's hope they don't fire the people working on it too ๐ฌ
Yeah, I knew that the staff was confused, it's just been several months since the bootloader app stopped working and with this news I'm starting to wonder if it will be available again
Hey, I hope you enjoy your ZenFone 9/10 and keep it for a long time but if you want a similar type a phone the Sony Xperia 5 v might be what you're looking for if it's in your area.
I know this isn't because they once sold me a faulty GPU and then wouldn't honor the warranty, but in my head that is exactly why this is happening.
Damn. I was gonna get a Zenfone 10. I guess not anymore...
Yeah it looked too good to be true, guess it's going to be one of those "good hardware, mediocre support" phones.
The Sony Xperia 5 v would be your second best bet.
Do these support custom ROMs?
Yes
man, it really is gonna end with just Google and Samsung making Android phones..
Huh. I guess Pegatron really isn't doing so well.
As per an official statement from Asus - it is not true that their Zenfone series is going to end with 10.
https://press.asus.com/news/asus-zenfone-10-to-continue-production/