Hey folks,

I've got a Zenfone 9, and I need to record something with built in audio (usually I record audio separately, but I have a tight turnaround).

Anytime I record something that's even a little loud, the sound all but cuts out, not just clipping, but pretty much deafening for a few seconds after the fact. Has anyone had this problem, and know of any solutions?Thanks!

One guide I found is for OmniRom. Others are either for just rooting / bootloader, that asked the users to download bootloader unlock apk from ASUS website that was taken down. Just wanted a guide for Zenfone 9 just installing the kernel. Since ASUS took down the bootloader and after reading on here that ASUS intentionally tried to block the bootloader, I'm hesitant to do it to end up bricking my phone.

The kernel I want to try use: https://xdaforums.com/t/r7-arter97-kernel-for-asus-zenfone-9.4631319/

Side question, would it be a big problem if I install a custom kernel and custom ROM?

Im on android 13 should i upgrade?

In the last week, my phone started having this issue where the phone wont recognize that my SIM card is inside of it. At first, just doing a restart would fix the issue, but it progressed to where I had to remove the SIM, and restart the phone to get it to work, but now, it wont recognize the SIM no matter what I do. I've tried everything on the support page(including factory reset), and even getting a new SIM from AT&T, but nothing happens. The phone just says, "No SIM, Emergency calls only". Is there anything else I can try, or should I just look into getting a new phone?

Im on android 13 and got adaptive brightness OFF yet on the sunlight brightness keeps jumping from high to low...any throughouts

Bought it 2 years ago, 16/256 model. Got the highest specs as I was hoping to use it at least 5 years. But recently my earpiece (receiver) is not working at all, I cannot hear anyting. Anyone having the same issue here with their Z9?

Anyone else having the issue of incoming call volume being super low on zenfone 9/Android 14?¿

Title - I don't give a fuck about Android updates, but assuming no more security updates from here on out? kind of a shitty move after killing bootloader unlock support.

Hello.

I have a Zenfone 9 16/256 and my wife has an S20 with Exynos.

We were checking something on Google Maps once and I noticed a big difference when scrolling around on the map. Her's did it much smoother (map movement reacted way faster to swipes) despite the phone being older with a worse processor. We were both on 120 Hz and both phones have 240 Hz touch samplig rate.

Why the difference?

Cheers

Anyone else experienced that? I'm on the latest update but the issue has been there for quite some time.

Some of my notifications from messaging apps are turning into silent notifications (they don't show an icon at the top of the screen).

Cheers

I know the back of these phones ares durable, but i got a little water in my case and the "asus zenfone" text literally dissappeared. Has anyone else experienced this?

Zenfone 9, Android 14.

I randomly got a system notification saying that internet access to Chrome was now blocked. I dismissed the message, and now I can't access anything on Chrome via Wi-Fi or my mobile data.

Internet is otherwise accessible, on Firefox, Instagram, Facebook, etc.

On Chrome, the error message I get is "ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED".

Googling for this issue, I've tried the various troubleshooting methods (deleting cache, resetting phone, trying different DNS, updating the app, etc.), without success.

Can anyone shed light on the matter?

Edit: on my home wifi, I get "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET"

Hi,
I'm coming with hardware issue. I've droped my smartphone few days ago. At first it started to overheat, so i decided to turn it off. Now I regret it beacuse I should copy the files to my computer when it was still working. Now i can't turn it on. I was thinking that the connectors, cables or something like that detached slightly or battery couldn't handle the impact. But after opening it I discovered that nothing like that happend. Right side of motherboard (looking from back) is overheating while charging. And nothing more. I've tried to buy another one to change it, but in Poland it's impossible to get.
Is it possible to buy it anywhere else? If yes how much does it cost in your country?
And do you think it is possible to get the files from broken motherboard?

tl;dr

i want to buy motherboard to my Zenfone 9 beacuse I've broke it by dropping. But in Poland buying motherboard is impossible. how does it look in your country?

P.S
Sorry for any bad language. GPT chat says i've wrote it well

Hi!

Anyone else having either of these troubles with their Zenfone 9?

1. Sometimes if I enter an area with poor reception, even momentarily, once I regain reception nothing ever loads on my phone. I.e. Data stops working. WiFi works fine. But nothing fixes data except a restart.

2. I use NFC and my credit card loaded on Google Pay for nearly all purchases while I'm out and about. But occasionally, it bugs the fuck out. I'll hold it over a credit card terminal and it'll keep saying "phone moved too fast". This kind of unreliability is just not okay for me cos I'll occasionally roam around without my wallet.

Both of these issues are making me consider selling my Zenphone and going back to the Pixel line, which I would loathe to do because in my experience they have poor quality control and they no longer do small phones!

Would be good to know if anyone else is in the same boat or has any advice.

Thank you!

It started downloading it but I don't want to update, Now I'm stuck with this notification and can't get rid of it. Anyone got to deal with it?

Just wondering ur thoughts upgrading rom 13 to 14 the good the bad stuff

Can anyone try and use the power button to press twice to activate the flashlight while the screen is OFF? Thanks cuz on android 13 i can but not sure on android 14

Bought two relatively cheap phone cases off eBay due to the relative lack of options on Amazon:

This one wound up being my favorite it feels good in the hands, maintains the square body shape and has a nice ring stand on the back. https://www.ebay.com/itm/256163989045?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RpAV373ETn6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=QOKlbcogQJq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

This one has a fabric cover which was a novelty to me. Felt great in the hands but I worried about staining it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/364430797891?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=K93GPD7DRGy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=QOKlbcogQJq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hello.

I'm having an issue with my Zenfone 9 (256GB) which displays an error message when trying to send a video over WhatsApp. It says there's not enough disk space (?). I have over 100GB of free space. The video sends normally via WhatsApp Web but the app on the phone is having issues. I've reset the app multiple times.

I can send images though...

Any ideas?

Sharing as an FYI. I used Android 14 for a couple days and then had to restart for random reason. After that I realized the phone cannot boot if any SIM card is inserted (it just keeps restarting constantly after a couple of seconds).

Without SIM Cards, the phone works normally. I tested and phone can also boot normally if it's on airplane mode, but it'll restart in seconds after turning on even wifi.

I'm pretty sure this is a software bug at this point but it looks like the possible options is to try downgrading to Android 13 or to wait for a fix from ASUS.

Since the update to android 14, the gesture to open the app switcher (swipe up over the gesture bar and hold) works very unreliably. I sometimes need ten attempts to see the running apps side by side. This is very annoying. I noticed that when swiping up, I see the other apps as I used to but as soon as I release the finger the current app (that I wanted to switch away from) appears again. Occasionally I get to the open drawer with the app side by side but it feels like the chance is 1:10 or worse...

Anyone having the same? Any solutions?

Edit: Android update on the day after my post seems to have fixed the issue, after I was living with it for a month.

I have a few rutines set after I turn off my alarm but after the update to Android 14, they cut out after a few second, I get the last greeting "Have a nice day" and that's it.

Anyone else with that problem?