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[Xperia Z General] xchasa:
Just ran the towelroot app. Phone rebooted. Installed SU from app store.

Rebooted.

Deleted all unwanted system apps with root explorer. No reboots and I'm rooted.

4.4.2. Amazing work by the dev.
[Xperia Z General] indycar:
yup

when im installin recovery i get "error more than one dvice and emulator" error in console

fixed lol blue stacks...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25747077&postcount=1
[Xperia Z General] visu06:
Thank for the information, it works perfectly on my Z 4.4.2 (fresh installation with sony soft) and exaclty four same steps than xchasa :good:
[Xperia Z General] xchasa:
I just uninstalled superuser app, rebooted and can still delete system apps?

What gives??
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you just uninstalled the SuperSU app, then the su binaries are still on your device, ie you're still rooted.

You need to reinstall SuperSu and use the "Full unroot" option in the settings. ?

Why do you want to remove root anyway? ?
[Xperia Z General] xchasa:
I don't. Was just messing around but thanks for the reply.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Oh right. Fair enough then lol.

You're welcome. ?
[Xperia Z General] Greg77970:
Thank's it worked for me :)
[Xperia Z General] aayende69@:
Worked on mine too, thanks
[Xperia Z General] armutyus:
(Worked on lb 4.3 firm 101)

Finally easy way to root. Just in 5 minutes :D Thanks for sharing, thanks for dev of course.
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
Hello!

One question, If I only root with the program "Towelroot," I have root then? Or i have to put in Recovery?
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
I think as KingVortex said, it's not neccessary to have recovery. Once you install towelroot & run it, you will have it :) Download rootchecker from playstore to be sure that you do have root though
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
It is recommended to have SuperSU/SuperUser to monitor which apps get root otherwise everything that asks for it gets it without you knowing.
[Xperia Z General] gerland:
Doesn't work for the Verizon note 2. ..
[Xperia Z General] Pandemic:
This is an Xperia Z forum and not a Verizon Note 2 forum -__-

Send from my XZ with 4.4.2 to your eyes !
[Xperia Z General] rafiuddinrozman:
GREAT

:good:

Very nice, thank you :victory:
[Xperia Z General] zaku2s:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader for this?
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
No, you dont

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[Xperia Z General] Zewarxx:
Affirmative working on my locked bootloader stock 4.4.2 :D thankss
[Xperia Z General] imboy25:
now you don't have to downgrade or unlock boot loader to have root.

isn't it amazing? :D
[Xperia Z General] rakesh61:
what a developer ....hats off

greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

this is what i was lookig for

finally the most easy root fo my xperia z

fixed the kitkal external sd limitation

removed bloatwares

now can use my es file explore instead of thhe **** file commander

thank you

the root maker deserves donation , its some thing no one could do
[Xperia Z General] neuropsychosis:
Zip? Install using recovery?
[Xperia Z General] mario_666:
If u have recovery u may install via recovery otherwise extract zip and install SuperSu.apk as normal app.

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[Xperia Z General] neuropsychosis:
Thanks. I'm going blind, cant see the apk in the zip file. Going to try it on my laptop
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
there is now an update for superSU on Google Play. Test if it works ?

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[Xperia Z General] mario_666:
Confirm. With this version SuperSu we can update binary without problems.

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Hey [MENTION=4115561]gerickjohn[/MENTION] u shold update OP post: simplest way to root - install towelroor, run it, after reboot install SuperSu from Google Play and update binary. That's all?

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[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
The reason that the Play Store release of SuperSu (V1.94) was unable to update the su binary was that geohot included the V1.99r4 binaries in his tool, but not the access control apk for some reason.

As the Play Store release was a lower version number, that created the problem. It stands to reason that now the Play Store release is a higher version (V2.00), the problem is now gone. ?
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
OP basically reflects that. But Yeah, will update.

That explains it. Thanks!
[Xperia Z General] ipazin:
Wow this reaily works! Easiest way to root even devices with locked bootloader! Thanks!
[Xperia Z General] Ahyricks:
Guy is a genius ****in genius sorry for swearing but he did it finally am rooted with just an apk please people let's donate to this genius
[Xperia Z General] mlesic:
I extracted superuser apk from zip and installed - thats same as i installed from playstore? No difference in supersu app? Version 2.0
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
A lot of people seem to be getting reboots after updating SuperSu, does that occur with xperia z users or are we all ok?
[Xperia Z General] Roronoa-pt-:
Hello!

I tried the instalation of the Dualrecovery trough XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.125-BETA.installer.zip (10.83MB) in my Xperia Z ( unlocked bootloader ).

Extracted the file in a random folder in c:\ ; In XZ, dad USB Debug On. Back on my PC, I double clicked the install.bat file, i've choosen option nº3. the file runs and suddenly the dos promt window shuts down.

However nothing happened in my phone. It doesnt restart. Apparently nothing happened. Any help would be appreciated, thanks a lot.
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
I updated the link in the OP so it should be the same, or very close.

I Updated SuperSU (I have the playstore version). No reboots so far.

Try restarting your PC and checking if you have anything similar running that messes with USB Debugging. I suggest you close everything except that.
[Xperia Z General] Nabster05:
super awesome... ive been downloading stuff all his time to reflash back from 4.2.2 to get root.. this is like a miracle,, rooted my c6602 on jb 4.3 indian stock...awesome.. i think this link should be at the top of the forum!!
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
True

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[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
Needs to be made into a sticky thread

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[Xperia Z General] aikzen:
Guys just a quick question tho.. Will i lose DRM keys if i root using this method? Currently running kitkat. 230 in C6603 locked bootloader, still untouched and ironically the only way to backup TA partition and DRM keys while running kitkat is if it already has root and busybox..

Thanks for any feedback.. :confused:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
No. Only unlocking the bootloader erases DRM keys.
[Xperia Z General] aikzen:
Gee thanks kingvortex.. Really wanted to root my Z so bad.. Now lets get this thing started
[Xperia Z General] ryanrudolf:
Kernels before June3 = android 4.4.2 and below. I think he used asec exploit
[Xperia Z General] skylinrcr01:
That was way too easy. :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] Deandre7452:
I rooted my xperia z

THANK YOU FOR THIS HOMIE I JUST ROOT MY XPERIA Z WITH ONE CLICK ON YOUR APO IN IT WORKS.BOUT TIME I FIND A EASY ROOT FOR THIS CUZ ROOTING THIS TABLET ON THE COMPUTER WAS KIND OF HARD FOR ME I TOLD MY SELF ONE DAY IMA GET MY TABLET ROOTED LOL SO THIS TIME ANIGHT I FINALLY ROOT MY DEVICE THANKS TO U.HOPE U GET MORE OF THIS :good::):cool:
[Xperia Z General] maryoley:
it works Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
[MENTION=4115561]gerickjohn[/MENTION],

Can you please update the OP with the following:

1. Download towel root apk from /website/.

2. Run towel root and let it install the SU binary and reboot your phone /insert screenshot for reference/.

3. Download and install Super SU apk version 2.0 from play store /insert link, if necessary/.

4. Run super SU and let it update its binary by normal method /no recovery needed if super SU version is 2.0+/.

5. Reboot and run Super SU yet again and go to settings to move Super SU into /system as a system apk.

6. Reboot to get full root as system app.

7. Optional installation of recovery and busybox (busybox should not be installed in case of using [nut]'s dual recovery).

Thanks.

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[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Done, How's that? :D
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
The SuperSU apk doesn't need to be a system app, so that step is also optional. ?
[Xperia Z General] Irseq:
Worked really great. I'm so happy, I thought I would have to downgrade to 4.2.2! :)
[Xperia Z General] jamorOO7:
definitely working on my xz c6603 unlocked bl stock kk4.4.2. i then installed romaur v12 without any problem.. ive been tinkering my phone for 12 hours now. this is just the solution. thank you so much sir.

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sir, just a clarification. what do you mean by updated the binary through TWRP? what binary you are pertaining to? is it the binary of superSU?
[Xperia Z General] Mattjan:
I have problem with downloading the file from website...when i click on the orange letter then opened page with many letters and symbols and nothing happens.. what shall I do?
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
I was thinking that as well. Gonna edit it.

Yes, SuperSU Binary. Previously the version of SuperSU in the Playstore was older than the one with the root, leading to update issues. It has since been resolved and you can update through the normal way.
[Xperia Z General] Oberth:
Working on my Xperia Z :)

Finally a no faffing around, one click solution :)

If it helps anyone I have the following:

Xperia Z C6603 on Three UK

Android 4.4.2

Build 10.5.A.0.230
[Xperia Z General] bycreacor:
Super SU stucks at the inastalling to /system loading screen... Please help! i'm on xperia z...

EDIT: It's done but Root checker says my device is not rooted :/
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Did you make sure you ran the towelroot app first? The fact that SuperSU was able to move itself to System should be enough warrant to mean you're rooted.. Try running some apps that require root if you can grant them permission.
[Xperia Z General] jamorOO7:
thank you so much for the clarification.
[Xperia Z General] DrT_Music:
Lost root during update - no problem just run the app again

As said in title I lost root during update to 4.4.2. Just started the program again and root was back. Great job thank you

DrT_Music
[Xperia Z General] laurrir:
I need to root but don't have access to laptop or desktop- been reading but not sure if I can safely do this - have us cellular s3 galaxy 32 gb
[Xperia Z General] crazymister:
Then you'd better read the s3 galaxy forum, because this is Sony xperia Z forum, and we don't know if it will work on your s3
[Xperia Z General] zzsetozz:
Worked on my Xperia Z 4.4.2, rooted, installed SU and Dual Recovery, all good,
[Xperia Z General] Elrondo:
Worked great on my Z1 4.4.2.

All done in about 5 minutes.

Regards

Elrondo
[Xperia Z General] acapdin:
hello guys.well i just browsing the forum and stumble this thread.so i want to ask is this a full root method cuz i just bought my XZ yesterday
[Xperia Z General] mirawong:
Hi.. Just follow the instructions.

I have try this method on my brother XZ, running 4.3 official. It's works perfectly. :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] Gio_ital:
Yes, with this method you will have full root
[Xperia Z General] acapdin:
Oh.ok Thanks :)
[Xperia Z General] RiotRay:
Hi! I just tried towelroot on C6603 with 4.4.2 at . 230 and it worked flawless so far. I'm a bit worried because AVAST describes towelroot as "trojan malware"... Any comments on that?

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[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Most root tools are flagged as malware, because technically they exploit a vulnerability to push su binaries etc into /system. This behaviour is similar to what would happen if real malware was loaded onto your device, apart from the fact that towelroot isn't doing anything like stealing your data etc.

In short, don't worry about it. ?
[Xperia Z General] fards:
Fairly sure I've already described why it flags as malware ;)

But it shows how bad avast is if they flag a brute force attack as a Trojan
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yeah, I read the article you linked about ratc. Interesting read, especially since ratc (via SuperOneClick) was how I rooted for the first time. ?

I only posted because some people don't understand that these exploits take advantage of security flaws and could technically be used for nefarious purposes and that's why most are flagged as malware (even if the threat is classified incorrectly as in this case).
[Xperia Z General] zviki:
Yes! That's the way for rooting I was waiting for! Thanks.

BTW, it's a normal thing that antivirus detected apps like this.
[Xperia Z General] alinux33:
:good: 10.5.A.0.223 successfully rooted.
[Xperia Z General] smok.y:
Can i simpley remove towelroot aftet install supersu and busybox from market or is it better to live towelroot wehere it is?

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[Xperia Z General] zviki:
That's what I wanna know too
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
In theory, you could since its job is done, but I'm keeping it. Just in-case I need it in the future.
[Xperia Z General] Thugscub:
Hello

When I try and download the apk all i get is a lot of binary code come up, what am i doing wrong, anybody?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Try a different browser or download it via the browser on your phone.
[Xperia Z General] Vsee:
After I rooted my Xperia Z, found phone lags so much that I cannot bear!! Running 4.4.2
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
What kind of lags? No one but you have experienced them. You may have to provide more details.
[Xperia Z General] Vsee:
Lagging in terms of scrolling pages in Chrome, switching home screens, typing normal text message, even playing game like 2048! I DO NOT know whether the 'updating' Google play service to 5 would have contributed to this?!
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
I'm not sure. My phone is still fast as ever, not much difference with or without root. Maybe try restoring to factory default and rooting again?
[Xperia Z General] zeroed:
Yes, same happened to me, go to settings/apps/all and uninstall the update/clear cache and reboot. The phone will ask you then to update to the 4.0.52 version if i am not mistaken. This will solve your lag/heating problems.
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
For wich app?

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[Xperia Z General] zeroed:
For Google Play Services .
[Xperia Z General] moelito:
Doesn't have anything to do with rooting. It's a known kitkat bug in Xperia devices (and some other too) and the only solution for me was to set location to GPS only.

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[Xperia Z General] zeroed:
Updating Google Play Services to 5.0.82 caused my phone to heat and lag. Uninstalling that update fixes it. Where do you read i said it is because of rooting? And please stay on topic, dont't post useless comments. Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] moelito:
Well, the original question was about lags after rooting and this thread is about rooting, right?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53823095

The issue with play services battery drain is discussed in this thread among others http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2761570

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[Xperia Z General] zeroed:
There is no such thing as lag after rooting.And you have to learn to read every sentence in the posts:

Anyway i am stopping arguing with trolls.Let's stick to the topic.
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
In the updated towelroot apk, there is no reboot after pushing root to /system.... Geohot's a *@£#ing genius. Smooth root method!

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[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Interesting, I don't seem to be having that issue. Is it only happening on Xperias? or Android themselves?

Really? I didn't notice he updated it. Wow. :p
[Xperia Z General] RalphLauren:
Could please someone explain in ''mickey-mouse" english what is the advantages of moving the Super SU into /system ?

What is the reasons "pro" and "contra", especially in the light of upcoming .233 OTA to retain the root access ????
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Just the ability to not be able to lose SuperSU app or uninstall by user error, Is all I can think of. Either way, it's an important app to keep.
[Xperia Z General] lonixlon:
Works as expected.
[Xperia Z General] Exile_:
Bootloader

it must unlocked bootloader or not??
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
No. If your bootloader is unlocked then you can root any time you like and therefore have no need of tools like this.
[Xperia Z General] White74:
Work !

Work in 4.4.2 !

Thanks ! :)
[Xperia Z General] Exile_:
Ok..its work on XZ 4.4.2

But when i type a message why the respond is to slow??

And when i slide the menu not smooth anymore

It really uncomfortable...
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
I think it's because of Google Play Services, please read the previous posts/use search. Rooting does not cause lag.
[Xperia Z General] Jayvede:
Didn't want to believe it it but...it really works....
[Xperia Z General] Razuberyl:
To root my phone as well, I need to make some questions, obviously if someone is willing to answer, so thanks in advance.

It this root method safe for Xperia Z 4.3 JellyBean (10.4.1.B.0.101)?

Does it make the Xperia Z to have any issues (i.e. bad camera, lag, etc.)?

It is possible to get the phone back to normal (unroot)? How?

Anyone can give me detailed instructions if so?

Sorry for my ignorance, since I got my phone one month ago, but I need to test some apps that need root access, but also need to send it back to the store due to some minor factory issues within 2 months, and so I wanted to know if is safe to root and unroot the phone to keep the warranty. Again, thanks and greetings from Mexico~ :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
It this root method safe for Xperia Z 4.3 JellyBean (10.4.1.B.0.101)? Yes

Does it make the Xperia Z to have any issues (i.e. bad camera, lag, etc.)? No

It is possible to get the phone back to normal (unroot)? Yes How? U can use Sony PC Companion.
[Xperia Z General] informixslz:
thankss, :good:

full root 10.5.A.0.233 Generic HK :highfive:
[Xperia Z General] sontran_vietnam:
Is there any bug and lag. Can u give me a direction to root and unroot my Z. Thanks u alot ^^
[Xperia Z General] boss_y:
You should try to read first post...
[Xperia Z General] onkarsingh_pardeshi:
Need to root C6602 running on stock 4.4.2 .230 to install custom Roms

If I root XZ without unlocking bootloader, Is it possible to install custome ROMs on that or I need unlocked bootloader to install custom roms?? and do I need to install custom kernel for custome rom installation or it will work on stock kernel??
[Xperia Z General] sontran_vietnam:
How to unroot??
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
To install custom ROMs with STOCK KERNEL=> NO BOOTLOADER UNLOCK REQUIRED.

To install custom ROMs with custom kernerl => BOOTLOADER UNLOCK REQUIRED.

To install stock ROMs with stock kernel =>NO BOOTLOADER UNLOCK REQUIRED.

To install stock ROMs with custom kernel => BOOTLOIADER UNLOCK REQUIRED.

TL,DR reply

If you are using custom kernel, you need to unlock your bootloader. As a rule, most CM based ROMs need custom kernels.

Hope you have got your answer...

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[Xperia Z General] informixslz:
no lag

perfect

Root towelroot with one click :good:
[Xperia Z General] sontran_vietnam:
Could u tell me how to unroot. I'm a newbie
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you would just search, you wouldn't have to keep on asking this over and over.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53438271

Also, I suggest you read the forum rules and a message from the moderators as you're breaking multiple forum rules by not searching and asking the same question multiple times in a day.

This is a development forum, meaning nobody is here to hold your hand and provide information that's already in the thread.
[Xperia Z General] usmankh10:
Rooted 4.4.2 version .230 never imagined rooting will be soo simple
[Xperia Z General] onkarsingh_pardeshi:
Thank you...that helped a lot..:victory:

I read on some thread that I need to take backup of some TA partition and efs folder to keep IMEI and some DRM keys..Please tell me more about it.

And correct me if i'm wrong..I need to take those backups only if root and didnt install any custom ROMs or I need to take them even I just root only without any custom ROM or kernel(i.e. on stock rom n kernel)

and one more thing...I rooted my XZ yesterday..Do I need to install any recovery..Plz tell me more about the recovery thing..
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
Sir, aapne saari hadh paar kar di! There are limits to laziness and lack of will to know. If you can't search this thread/XZ section / forum, and claim to be technologically challenged to do so, then probably, you need a flip/feature phone and not a smartphone. Use thread/forum search tools. One hint (haddi) only <search_string=DevShaft_TA_backup>.....

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[Xperia Z General] onkarsingh_pardeshi:
For your kind information I just want to make sure k i dont do something wrong so that I'll loose my device which is around 40k..Agar nahi batana hai to mat bataiye..i dont want to brick my phone
[Xperia Z General] teddymild:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2153167

C6602
[Xperia Z General] starwing520:
Help~

Can it work on HTC Desire 816 ?

android 4.4

I want to solve the external SD problem!!!
[Xperia Z General] nickcaper:
I just went to the link, clicked on the symbol and the page looks all messed up. No apk..

Any idea whats goin on?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Right click/long press and Save target as/Save link, depending if you're on a desktop or mobile browser.
[Xperia Z General] nickcaper:
Did that. Something aint right.

Tried it on 2 seperate computers.

UPDATE

I managed to find a mirror
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Working fine for me.
[Xperia Z General] nickcaper:
finally

after days of trying, i finally got this to work.. 10.4 fully rooted and with dual recovery on c6606

twrp wont make a full backup. not even if i use philz method twrp mode

cwrm seems to work
[Xperia Z General] onkarsingh_pardeshi:
Try installing XZdualrecovery..n install 147 beta...it worked for me...even backup is working in twrp ...
[Xperia Z General] hadiskamal:
off or on bootloader and installed recovery

sorry im an amateur ! does this rooting technic makes the bootloader on?and does is install a single recovery on the phone?

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sorry im an amateur ! does this rooting technic makes the bootloader on?and does is install a single recovery on the phone?or i have to install a recovery separately and how?
[Xperia Z General] jepher:
unsure

hi i dont know what to do at this part

"7. Install recovery and busybox (busybox should not be installed in case of using [nut]'s dual recovery)."

install recovery using this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606? its [nut]'s dual recovery right? so if i install this recovery i dont have to install busybox, correct me if im wrong.

if im going to install busybox i have to install a different recovery?

thanks
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Yes. You cannot have dual recovery if you want busybox as they're both incompatible, You may have to install a different recovery to use busybox.
[Xperia Z General] jepher:
but it is ok if i wont do part 7. it wont do any harm? im done with 1-6 as of now everything is running smooth.
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Yes. Although if you want to flash mods or zip packages then recovery is needed. (Recovery is very useful IMO)
[Xperia Z General] jepher:
sorry to ask this. if the optional steps can't be used with [nut]'s recovery. why did you put it in there? sorry just confused.

edit: sorry now i know. thanks
[Xperia Z General] hadiskamal:
what recomended recovery?

which recovery do you recommend?thanx
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
XZDualRecovery
[Xperia Z General] shad0wboss:
I believe i can't use it for kk update?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
It works for KitKat and specifically says that in the first post.