Prerequisites
- Backup all personal data on your phone to prevent data loss.
- Ensure your device is charged to at least 70%.
- Download and install ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC.
Unlocking the Bootloader
- Go to Settings > System > About phone and tap on Build number seven times to enable Developer options.
- Return to the main Settings menu, navigate to Developer options, and enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
- Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.
- Open a command prompt or terminal window in your ADB installation directory.
- Enter the following command to reboot into the bootloader:
adb reboot bootloader - Once in bootloader mode, type:
Follow the on-screen instructions to unlock the bootloader.fastboot oem unlock
Installing TWRP
- Download the TWRP image for the Asus ROG Phone 1.
- Reboot your phone into bootloader mode as before.
- Flash TWRP to your device by typing:
Replacefastboot flash recovery twrp.imgtwrp.imgwith the actual file name of the TWRP image.
Booting into TWRP
- To boot into TWRP, hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously while your device starts up.
Rooting (Optional)
- If you wish to root your device, you can flash Magisk via TWRP for root access.
