The bootloader comes pre-locked, but thankfully Asus does not have a bootloader unlocking program where you need to wait after filling out an unlock request. You simply need to download and flash a few things to unlock the bootloader, and then you can proceed to install a custom recovery, and root via Magisk. In this Appuals guide, we will show you how to unlock and root the Zenfone Max Pro M1 – be warned that you should make a full backup recovery before proceeding, incase anything goes wrong. Requirements:
Unlock.rarTWRP or RWRPMagisk (Optional, for rooting)Enable Camera 2 API (Optional)
Now you can install TWRP or RWRP.
Installing TWRP
After successfully flashing, you can immediately reboot into TWRP by typing: fastboot reboot
Rooting the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 via Magisk
If your Zenfone Max Pro M1 fails to boot, such as encountering a bootloop issue, try to disable forced encryption as explained below.
