topic Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader? in Z Series

How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

SGXZ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 09:34:48 GMT

Hi everyone!

I'd like to ask how to root my Xperia Z (With or without PC) WITHOUT unlocking my bootloader.

Its build number is 10.4.1.B.0.101 & It runs (for now) on Jelly Bean 4.3

Any help would be appreciated.

(A message to Sony; YOUR PHONES ROCK!! HUGE FAN!)

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Thommo — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:12:43 GMT

Google on your phone Towelroot - Then open the site via your phone click on Lamda symbol and install - Run the app and click on Make it rain - If it worked your phone will reboot then install SuperSU from the play store and reboot - You should if all went to plan have root

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

_alexdon_ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:13:05 GMT

You can search for towelroot.

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

SGXZ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:15:43 GMT

Will I be able to unroot it back later with this app?

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

SGXZ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:19:24 GMT

Also just another questiom, do I need to do anything after rooting it? Honestly I am rooting it to install privacy apps & have full ownership of my phone. Do i have to intall recovery/custom ROM/kernels/ect.? Or just SuperUser app?

(I'm still kind of new at this)

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Thommo — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:21:45 GMT

You don't need custom recoveries or anything just do as said above - To fully unroot you need manually flash a .ftf firmware file using Flashtools

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

SGXZ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:23:42 GMT

"To fully unroot you need manually flash a .ftf firmware file using Flashtools" What do you mean by that? do i download it with towelroot?

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Thommo — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:37:35 GMT

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

SGXZ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:41:02 GMT

I'm sorry, but I'm confused.

I thought when you root your phone & don't unlock your bootloader, you can stay with your stock ROM and not download a new custom one/ firmware. But now you tell me the opposite.

Is it necessary to download one? What happens if I don't?

And just one side last question; does the app (towelroot )allow for un-rooting of the phone?

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Thommo — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:02:27 GMT

I've just said to unroot you need to manaully flash a .ftf firmware file see above post

To root you don't need a custom rom or anything and you stay stock

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

cool_raoul — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:23:20 GMT

@Thommo wrote:
I've just said to unroot you need to manaully flash a .ftf firmware file see above post

Would not be surprised that to remove root, a simple "repair" with PC Companion could do the trick and could be more newbie friendly.

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Thommo — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:39:42 GMT

When I've tried that I get modified software detected and it fails as before it begins the repair it checks the kernal and because it's been modified for root it fails

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

SGXZ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:35:18 GMT

I appologize. I mis-read "unroot" with root.

Thank you a lot for your assistance Thommo. My question has been, indeed, answered well.

Have a great day

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

danferastraw — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:41:33 GMT

hi, Interested to do the same with my Experia Z2. Will it be anything different from the steps already described, or is it a different approach to root but witout unlocking bootloader?

Thank you

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Thommo — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:17:17 GMT

Try my 1st post on page 1 - It may work and if it doesn't then you may most likely will have to unlock your bootloader and use a different method but check on your model number/version on the XDA site as they will have a section dedicated to rooting your model number

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

danferastraw — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 18:31:22 GMT

thanks guys I will let you know if succeded.

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

linna1 — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:10:59 GMT

search in google for z4root that is the easiest way to root every android phone. download the app and you will be able to root and unroot your phone every time you want

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

cool_raoul — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:27:41 GMT

Z4root is a very old application wich seem not having be updated since 2011.

I would be very surprised if it supported the xperia Z range.

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

OscarMike — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:21:14 GMT

I was planning on rooting my Xperia z3 but I just stumbled upon this:

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2014/10/rooting-your-xperia-z3-will-ruin-your-phones-low-light-capabilities/

Just wanted to confirm if this would bypass the lost camera features when rooting before I do it myself

Thanks

Re: How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

Fhl — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:50:30 GMT

Did the camera still work properly?Just rooting, not unlocking the bootloader? Thanks