How to Root Asus zenfone 5 kitkat (4.4.2)
taken from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-asus-zenfone-5-kitkat-4-4-2-100-t2947092/post56904125#post56904125 as my note
Root with your own risk
Warning : I will not be held liable for any damage on your device. It may void your warranty.
For kitkat only JB may not work. Before root kindly backup your data.
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 link :
Alternate links : 1. http://www.mediafire.com/download/wn...e5KitKatv2.zip
Intel driver download link:
(Or)
Root Kitkat Zenfone 5 ver 2.21.40.44
Download link :
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.
Tested By me with my zenfone 5 501CG
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