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How to Unroot ASUS Zenfone 5Q & Restore Stock ROM: INSTALL

In this article, I will display step by step instruction guide on how to unroot ASUS Zenfone 5Q with just one click. Furthermore, I will showcase three simple methods on the same. And also how to restore stock ROM. Alright, let’s start.


About ASUS Zenfone 5Q

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched ASUS Zenfone 5Q smartphone.

  • Firstly, it has 6 inches display with a resolution of 2160 by 1080 pixels. A total of pixels per inch.
  • And Zenfone 5Q also comes with Android OREO.
  • And under the hood, the phone has a Snapdragon 630 chipset.
  • The Phone also comes with 4 GB Ram and 64 GB Storage. 
  • Furthermore, the camera sensor on Zenfone 5Q – 16 MP + 120-degree wide angle shooter, dual rear camera, and 20 MP SONY front shooter + 120-degree wide angle shooter.
  • Also, a fingerprint scanner on the back of the device.
  • Finally, the battery on the phone is a non-removable 3300 mAh.

What do you mean by Unroot or Unrooting ASUS Zenfone 5Q Android Phone?

Unroot or unrooting an Android device simply means going back. When you root the device, you get the permission to do extra customization on the phone. But due to some reason you want to go back and unroot the phone. So that the phone return to stock.

What are the advantages of Unrooting ASUS Zenfone 5Q?

So, the only main advantage of unrooting the Android phone is to get the warranty back. The warranty is void when you root the device. When something goes wrong in the smartphone, you want to go back and unroot and claim the warranty. Unrooting is pretty easy and convenient for the users.

What if I have custom ROM installed on the phone? How do I go back to stock ROM or stock firmware?

  • And then go to Backup and Restore > Restore > “Choose the backup file” (I am sure you did backup your current firmware before installing custom ROM on the phone)
  • And now reboot the phone. 
  • So, you are now back to stock ROM. But the phone still has root access, to unroot the Zenfone 5Q consider the steps below. 

Also, Read How to Install Custom ROM on ASUS Zenfone 5Q.

How to Unroot ASUS Zenfone 5Q Android Phone?

unroot & restore stock rom on Zenfone 5Q

Important points before Unrooting

    1. Firstly, charge the phone fully.
    2. And only use genuine accessories such as data cable.
  1. Carefully see step by step instruction guide.
  2. Techdroidtips is not responsible if anything goes wrong with the smartphone.

Let’s Unroot the ASUS Zenfone 5Q SuperSU METHOD 1

This method is for the users who rooted their Zenfone 5Q with the help of SuperSU zip file.

    • Launch SuperSU app and go to setting. 
    • Scroll to the bottom.
  • And tap on “Full Unroot” button.
  • Let the process start and the device will reboot.
  • Finally, you have successfully unrooted your Zenfone 5Q with the help of SuperSU app.

An IMPORTANT article related to the phone. How to root ASUS Zenfone 5Q.

How to Unroot ASUS Zenfone 5Q with just one click: METHOD 2

Precautions – 

  1. Fully charge the phone.
  2. Turn on Wi-fi or mobile data network on your phone.

Lets Unroot Your Zenfone 5Q

    • Download KingoRoot Application on your smartphone.
    • Install the App on your phone.
  • Open the app and click on Unroot Your Phone option in the app.
  • Let the process happen and make sure you do not interrupt the whole process.
  • That’s it congratulations you have successfully unrooted the device with just one click. 

An IMPORTANT article related to the phone. How to unlock the bootloader on ASUS Zenfone 5Q.

How to UnRoot ASUS Zenfone 5Q with PC: METHOD 3

    • Download and install KingoRoot PC application on your computer or laptop.
  • And now connect the phone via data cable to your PC.
  • Next, Open the KingoRoot application.
  • And click on the “Remove Root” or “Unroot” option in the application.
  • Finally, congratulations just wait for few minutes and voila your phone Zenfone 5Q is now back to stock.

In conclusion, I hope this article helped you out in successfully unrooting the ASUS Zenfone 5Q & restoring the stock ROM. And if you have encountered any issues regarding unrooting the device then do let me know in the comment section below.