How To Unroot OnePlus 5 and Go Back to Stock Oxygen OS

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If you have bought the sensational OnePlus 5 and have rooted it, but for some reasons trying to unroot your new OnePlus 5 Android smartphone, the following are the complete steps you need to follow rigorously. The first thing you need to do is to remove Superuser (SuperSu) from your brand new OnePlus 5. Do not worry because unlike other smartphone manufacturers, the OnePlus warranty does not get lapsed after unrooting.

Now the question arises why one should unroot OnePlus 5 and get latest Stock Oxygen OS firmware. Unless these are done, one cannot get the latest OTA(Over-the-air) updates when they are available, and neither can one install the updates. Those who do not want any update in future should not go for this option as there is a notion that security can get compromised in an unrooted device.

Disclaimer

Follow the below Guide Exactly, or else it may lead to brick your device. TheDroidGuru.com is not responsible for any damage.

Mandatory Pre-Steps

The process of unrooting OnePlus 5 and installing the Stock Oxygen OS will wipe your phone data completely. Therefore, follow the below-mentioned steps first.

Take a complete backup of your OnePlus 5 data, Guide How To Create Backup On OnePlus 5
Download the latest version of Oxygen OS ROM in ZIP file format. Download OnePlus 5 Stock Firmware
Make sure your battery charge is at least 75%.

Must Read: How To Install TWRP and Root OnePlus 5 | Step By Step Guide

How To Unroot OnePlus 5?

Open the pre-installed SuperSu app from the app menu. Navigate to Settings and uncheck the checkbox ‘Enable Supers’. Give your new OnePlus 5 a reboot. Once your phone reboots, the unrooting is done.

Now You have to flash the Stock Firmware to completely remove root and return your OnePlus 5 to 100% back to stock OygenOs.