ASUS - ZenTalk

metal450 · 09-08-2023

I have Zenfone 9, on Android 13 (build WW_33.0804.2060.100). The Lockdown option is nowhere to be found: searching settings for "Lockdown" returns nothing, the power button menu doesn't show it (the 4 options are Emergency, Power Off, Restart, and S...

metal450 · 11-12-2022

I just picked up a pair of ROG Cetra earbuds. Paired them to my phone, tested, and charged them up. Then put them in my pocket & headed out for the day....However, I couldn't figure out any way to simply switch them on. Every manual I found online sa...

metal450 · 10-13-2022

I just picked up a new ZenFone 9, and am considering unlocking the bootloader so I can root it. I'm aware that if I do, the device will no longer be supported by Asus. However, one clarification:The Asus download site says about the Unlock Device App...

metal450 · 10-12-2022

Model Name: ZenFone 9Firmware Version: 32.2040.2040.28Rooted or not: Not========================================I just purchased & received a new ZenFone 9 (US version). It arrived with firmware 32.2040.2040.28. However, the only version available fo...

metal450 · 09-11-2023

That's it, thanks!!For some strange reason it doesn't appear when you search the settings for "Lockdown" - that seems like a bug. But by manually navigating there, I can indeed enable it 

metal450 · 09-09-2023

Agreed, I came over from Samsung & was baffled that such a security hole exists. The only workarounds I found require rooting your phone, which really shouldn't be necessary for such a simple & basic level of security.

metal450 · 09-09-2023

> Try to change the security by password by adding a PIN (6 numbers minimum), you may already see the lockdown option.Tried changing Password to Pin - same behavior. Only those 4 buttons are there, not the 5th "Lockdown."> there is a CRITICAL securit...

metal450 · 09-09-2023

Odd. I also notice that your options, as well as your "shutdown menu", appear different from mine. Here's my options, showing I have screen lock enabled:And here you can see there are just 4 options:

metal450 · 09-09-2023

Your screenshot shows the same 4 options I mentioned: Emergency, Power Off, Restart, and Screenshot. I don't see "Lockdown." > You have disabled the unlock method.No I haven't - I have it set to password unlock. Seems like you may be misunderstandin...

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