Root with your own risk



Warning : I will not be held liable for any damage on your device. It may void your warranty.
This Method is Only For Android KitKat 4.4
For Android Jellybean 4.3 checkout this Method Click HERE.
You need for this rooting method
1. Root z5 kitkat v2
2. Intel driver
3. USB Cable
4. Windows pc

I am using windows 7 for this work.

Root z5 kitkat v2 download links:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/p5...one5KitKat.zip

Alternate links : 1. http://www.mediafire.com/download/wn...e5KitKatv2.zip

                           2. https://www.asuswebstorage.com/navig...B621E634114C6Y

Intel driver download links:
                           1. http://www.mediafire.com/download/4m...Setup1.1.5.exe
                                      OR
                            2. http://d-h.st/VfO

Root Kitkat Zenfone 5 ver 2.21.40.44  download links:

                            1. http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/tVA4DcDx/file.html

                            2. http://www.4shared.com/zip/-dmbfJCHc...tv4-by_dan.html

Lets Start: Follow These Steps.

1. Download first Intel driver on your pc extract it and install it.









2. After installed, connect your phone to your pc using usb cable. Don't forget to enable debugging mode. To do that, go to settings>about>software information>build number (tap 7 times to enable developer option) then, go back to settings>developer options>usb debugging (enable/check it).



3. After update, Test for authorized connection between pc and phone. Go to downloaded rootz5kitkatv2 on your pc and click files>hold shift + right>choose open command window.



4. Then cmd will prompt. Then type " adb devices" hit enter. The left side is your serial number and the right side is the word "device" it means your good to go.



5. If the word "unauthorized" will appear instead of "device" then youre not good to go. So unplugged your phone from pc and reconnect again. A prompt from your phone will appear. Just check allow always to continue.



6. Please read the instructions carefully. These time we will root your phone. Now, stay connected to your pc with your mobile and open the file "rootz5kitkatv2" that you download file. Double click "root-zenfone5-ww" or "Root-ZenFone5-en"



7. The bat file will open and the rooting process is now starting. Your phone will reboot 5 to 6 times. Just press any key to continue. Wait for some more time



last reboot screen ...



8. Last reboot will appear, check your phones app drawer, if you can see SuperSU, congrats! you are now rooted.



9. To survive root access during OTA updates, go to supersu>settings>enable pro. Once done, go back again supersu>settings>enable survival mode.



Congrats !!!

Your Asus Zenfone 5 KITKAT now is rooted.



If you want unroot see supersu "full unroot" or zenfone root toolkit bat file.

For Those who want to Root Zenfone 5 on Android JELLYBEAN 4.3  Click Here. 

Asus Zenfone 5 is the latest android smartphone which comes one of the competitive list of specs and features. So for all those who wanted to make the most out of it can now root the device in the simplest possible manner. No need to follow complex guides as all thanks to the developers who have come up with an easy way to root this device.



Once the device is rooted, it can then be installed with the custom ROM firmware and not just that as one can also install the apps which need the root access. Its not just rooting, in the due course of this article we will also be helping you on how to unroot the device as well.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner in case of any damage happened to your phone due to non-following of instructions.

Procedure to Root & UnRoot Asus Zenfone 5 Android device:

• Make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 50% battery life ad also you need to head over to the path “Settings > Security > to enable the Unknown Sources” option. Preferably, turn ON the “Airplane Mode” in your device till the process is completed.

• Download Zenfone Root APK from here to your computer and place the same in your device or alternatively you can also download this apk directly in your phone.

• Install the downloaded APK in your device which will be named as “Root Zenfone” and all you need to do is to just follow the on screen instructions for installing the same.

• Once installed, open the app and select “SuperSU by Chainfire” to Root or tap on “UnRoot” for unrooting the device and continue to the next step by tapping the appropriate option at the bottom portion of the screen.

• After this, a disclaimer window will pop up on which you need to tap on “Ok”.

• Now, just follow the on screen instructions for rooting the device and once rooted, you can also choose to tap on “Verify Root” option just to check on whether the device is rooted or not.

• After restarting the device, Download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or unrooted.

• Just in case if your phone gets stuck in the middle of the rooting/ unrooting process, make sure that all the apps are closed in the background and re follow the instructions from the start.

So there you go, you have now successfully learnt on how to Root/ Unroot your Zenfone 5. We will very soon be coming up with the Custom Rom firmwares for Asus Zenfone 5 which will further enhance your user experience with your device. So Dont Forget To BookMark This Site In Order To Get Latest Info For Your Zenny.