diff --git a/_data/devices/v400.yml b/_data/devices/v400.yml
index ea858c8d4c..d5756f29be 100644
--- a/_data/devices/v400.yml
+++ b/_data/devices/v400.yml
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ recovery_boot: With the device powered off, hold <kbd>Power</kbd> + <kbd>Volume
 recovery_partition: /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
 recovery_partition_name: recovery
 release: 2014-07
-root_method: [towelroot]
 screen: {resolution: '1280x800', size: 7, technology: 'IPS LCD'}
 sdcard: {sizeMax: '64 GB'}
 soc: Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400
diff --git a/_data/devices/v410.yml b/_data/devices/v410.yml
index d3c912c54c..f76ff541ce 100644
--- a/_data/devices/v410.yml
+++ b/_data/devices/v410.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ recovery_boot: With the device powered off, hold <kbd>Power</kbd> + <kbd>Volume
 recovery_partition: /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
 recovery_partition_name: recovery
 release: 2014-05
-root_method: [towelroot]
 screen: {resolution: '1280x800', size: 7, technology: 'IPS LCD'}
 sdcard: {sizeMax: '64 GB'}
 soc: Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400
diff --git a/_includes/templates/recovery_install_dd.md b/_includes/templates/recovery_install_dd.md
index 6345680687..a366d03b48 100644
--- a/_includes/templates/recovery_install_dd.md
+++ b/_includes/templates/recovery_install_dd.md
@@ -15,10 +15,6 @@
 {% when 'kingroot' %}
 1. Download KingRoot from [here](https://kingroot.net/).
    1. Install and run the apk to achieve root. Ensure you have a working Internet connection.
-{% when 'towelroot' %}
-1. Download TowelRoot from [here](https://towelroot.com/).
-   1. Click the large lambda symbol to download the apk.
-   2. Install and run the apk to achieve root.
 {% endcase %}
 
 {% include snippets/before_recovery_install.md %}