yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] wurst_wasser:
I am of the same opinion! I do not want to use kingroot as I do not trust Chinese apps that have such a big influence on the phone...

I have asked this question several times in the "Lollipop roll-out startet"-thread, yet nobody has answered it... I try it here once more:

Does the method described in this thread also work for 5.0.2 or is kingroot the only way to get root on 5.0.2? I would like to flash 5.0.2 but only if there is an easy and more importantly save way to get root...
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
To be honest, I haven't tried it. I just unlocked my bootloader to root.

If you want to try, then the worst that will happen is that you'll have to reflash your firmware using Flashtool.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] wurst_wasser:
Flashing the .230 Kernel will cause a boot loop on the XZ...

So it does not work. Well, then there is unlocking the bootloader and kingroot, right?
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
Pretty much, yes. Until NUT fixes his Locked dual recovery. But if you can unlock your bootloader, why not do it? Surely warranty has run out by now. And besides, you will still have your TA backup which you would have taken when you rooted your device on kk ;)
[Xperia Z General] wurst_wasser:
Wht do you mean with that? Why would my TA backup be gone as soon as I root on KitKat?
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
No not gone, but can be restored on lp if needed.
[Xperia Z General] zviki:
Well,my warranty is still valid till the October (it's two years in my country), and I don't wanna loose DRM keys with unlocking bootloader. I'm a little bit sceptical about Chinese apps too,but what can they do with my stolen IMEI on the other side of the world?
[Xperia Z General] wurst_wasser:
Same here... My waranty expires in July... By the way, you can backup DRM keys... I am just a bit worried that I would brick the device, that is why I do not want to unlock the bootloader... do I actually have to go to that sony page and enter my IMEI number to unlock or is there an "inofficial" way?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
There's no unofficial method, so you have to get the unlock code from Sony.
[Xperia Z General] cydosme:
Does it work?

Does this even work with an unlocked BL?

Sry for asking, but all i found was unclear....

EDIT: I didn't saw a post ^^
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you have an unlocked bootloader, then it's easy to root. You simply flash a kernel with integrated recovery via fastboot then flash a SuperSU zip.

If you're on KitKat then use Dual Boot recovery with Philz Touch CWM Advanced Edition and TWRP.

If on Lollipop then use Advanced 10.6.A.0.454 kernel by shoey63.

SuperSU zip.
[Xperia Z General] dashan.00786:
Brother how did u unlocked it? Please let me know. I also have a same devoce as yours. Waiting for ur reply.
[Xperia Z General] cydosme:
Go on the site developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and follow the steps.
[Xperia Z General] :
Lollipop?

Is there some step by step guide to rooting lollipop? (10.6.a.0.454)

I looked in several threads but all they did was to confuse me even more.

I have very little experience in rooting so any help would be great.

Edit: I'm in process of unlocking my boot loader which i think will be necessary for rooting the 5.0.2 version, but can i get the next steps?
[Xperia Z General] zviki:
Search! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3107461

[ROOT ANDROID][2.x-5.0] KINGROOT: The One-Click Root Tool for Almost All Devices
[Xperia Z General] darkdoll69:
is there any other simple way to root Xperia Z LOLLIPOP firmware (locked bootloader) ... LIke this Guide...

this guide is awesome... neat and clean ..user friendly... hope so this EASY ROOT TOOL soon gonna work on Lollipop..

Thanks to all developers for their HARD WORK :)

sorry for my bad english :/
[Xperia Z General] wichajster13:
Nice

Great job m8:good:! I had huge problems with rooting my xperia after update, but your method works good. There is one more way to root using KingRoot (you can download it on XDA), but it makes your phone self reboot after few days. Maby it will work for you.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
OK guys. Some news.

My carrier called me as I'm long past upgrade time and offered me an unbeatable deal on an HTC One M9. I accepted and now have the device. I love Sony devices, but felt like a change this time.

I'll leave this thread open and will continue to offer support in here.

Thanks everyone for making the Z community a great place. :)
[Xperia Z General] Boldy72:
Thank you for your great contribution to the Sony devices, and good luck with HTC ONE M9. Every now and then it is good to take on a new challenge, keeps you in balance. Best reguards..
[Xperia Z General] Door 555:
Thanks for your great work for our devices and good luck in your new adventure.
[Xperia Z General] rezflash:
idk why i can't update the su binary??,

Its says installation failed in superSU. someone pls help me i don't think my phone is rooted its like semi-rooted lol
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
Sad to see you go [MENTION=2452820]kingvortex[/MENTION]. Have fun with your new fondleslab, and do drop into the venerable Z thread once in a while. Godspeed...

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Xperia Z General] deecee711:
What if i have 10.6A does this steps still work?
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
at this link you can root fast and easy:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/general/10-7-0-222-root-xperia-z-locked-t3246744
[Xperia Z General] ChristO1624:
guys, how can I install recovery on 5.1.1 when I am rooted and on locked bl? every guide is for unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z General] BenGurion:
[MENTION=4730108]ChristO1624[/MENTION]

Here you go:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z General] jmindset:
This worked! Thanks
[Xperia Z General] bluedragon38:
Hello , even if the c6602 and c6603 are the same , flashtool doesnt want to flash kernel.... any idea?
[Xperia Z General] ozaki86:
somebody know what recovery tool can work on Xperia Z 4.4.4?

I installed CWM v4 , but it doesn't work.
[Xperia Z General] LaurynasVP:
.

download links doesn't working. Just timed out.. (i'm talking about kernels links)
[Xperia Z General] indycar:
kernel links are dead

edit: looks like dev host is down/overcrowded
[Xperia Z General] hijagdeep:
.230 and .283 Kernel links please ..

Links given on 1st post not opening...???
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Well, there's nothing I can do about that. It's [NUT]'s download site, not mine.

I just tried to download the installer and it was slow, but it did download. :)

Edit - I see you were asking about the kernels. Please don't quote an unrelated post next time lol. :D

Mirrors added to OP.
[Xperia Z General] hijagdeep:
Can u pls upload these kernels to some other site and share that links with us.....?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Mirrors added to first post. :)
[Xperia Z General] LaurynasVP:
Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf doesn't download through mirror either, says temp. error..
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Just checked and I did test before posting the links and both mirrors work fine. Give me a minute and I'll upload elsewhere.
[Xperia Z General] hijagdeep:
Both mirror links not working.....
[Xperia Z General] indycar:
mega mirror works but looks like .230 kernel is being crowded
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I'm just uploading elsewhere. I'm trying to do it from my phone, as I'm in the pub! Give me a minute guys lol.

Edit - Mediafire mirrors added to the OP.
[Xperia Z General] grieflar:
It worked, just had to have some patience :)

Any special reasons for using an Ukranian kernel?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
None, apart from the fact that I had the Generic Ukraine FTF on my PC already when I created the kernel only files. All kernels in 10.5.1.A.0.283 releases are identical anyway.

Glad it worked for you. :)
[Xperia Z General] galaxyvn:
Please help me, I'm a noob here. My phone need to connected in flash mode or fastboot mode to flash this kernel? I have been read some tut like "how to flash a kernel on sony xperia device", all tut say it is in fastboot mode, but in fasboot mode by flash tool there is no option to choose .ftf format, only .sin, .img and .elf. :confused::confused:
[Xperia Z General] BenGurion:
put the FTF in the firmware folder

have also a look at this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55410668&postcount=1832
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
1) Download kernels from link in OP, put them in firmware folder inside your flashtool folder.

2) Turn off phone and start flashtool, click flash symbol and choose flashmode.

3) Select the .230 kernel and flash it (don't wipe anything).

4) Boot phone

5) Go back to flashtool and click on the root symbol (key).

6) Turn off phone and start flashtool, click flash symbol and choose flashmode.

7) Select the .283 kernel and flash it (don't wipe anything).

8) Boot phone.
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
You don't *need* the kernel only ftf file, you can simply flash kernel only from any .230 full ftf, just tick the exclude boxes on flashtool, everything but kernel. Let [MENTION=2452820]kingvortex[/MENTION] enjoy his ?!
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
You're right but then you have to download 2x full 900 MB. (which I did, but maybe for others it's easy to flash kernel only).
[Xperia Z General] alveos:
Works fine 100%!
[Xperia Z General] alexvv:
thank you very much !! everythings works fine. but: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php only this flashtool worked on my win8 pc and the drivers couldn't be installed, though having installed pc companion before, probably all the drivers were already there and everything worked ! easy root doesn't install super su but you can easily install it later.
[Xperia Z General] samgu:
It worked after redownloading the kernels!!

Thks!
[Xperia Z General] ErnestoD:
Noob question Guys

To flash kernel in Flashtool I understand I must choose "Flash Mode" and then kernel Do I have to consider something else Thanks

Done Too simple
[Xperia Z General] kobolt99:
Guys, I need your help;

After flashing the Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf my phone died :(

What can I do??
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Nothing else. :)

Your post history suggests you have a Xperia ZL. You shouldn't flash kernels/firmware for the Z to it.

Flash a ZL FTF to restore your device.
[Xperia Z General] kobolt99:
I`m trying to re-flash, but my phone is not responding at all. Any advice?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Hold power and volume up for 15 seconds to shutdown your device (if that works for the ZL), then flash a stock ZL FTF. Other than that, no idea. You should ask for help in the ZL Q&A section if that doesn't work.
[Xperia Z General] Ch@rly:
It's work.

Many thx since France
[Xperia Z General] babylonbwoy:
You have to allow non signed drivers to install on win 8, use search for tuto here on xda.

Try to recover with PCC, I had issue when tried to unlock my BL and phone wasn't responding at all (vol+ power didn't work), only red led was blinking sometimes. PCC repaired it, flashtool didn't.

Edit : If it doesn't work maybe this thread will help
[Xperia Z General] dominic21:
i cant flash the 230 kernals it says :

4/043/2014 20:43:50 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6602). FW release : 10.5.A.0.230. Customization : Generic_MEA
14/043/2014 20:43:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/043/2014 20:43:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - INFO - Checking header
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - ERROR -
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
14/043/2014 20:43:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

and in flash tool it says the 230 is for c6602 and not 03 is it ok?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Some people seem to get that error quite often. Try using a different USB cable or port.

The kernel is the same for C6603 and C6602 and is only used while rooting. I have personally used these files and they've been downloaded over 1000 times, so there's no problem with them. ;)
[Xperia Z General] dominic21:
lol that worked

i change the usb port
[Xperia Z General] Rosi Labres:
Perfect. Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] krisztian b:
Thanks for the great job! I had everything ready, just needed easy root tool to download. I tried to turn on mobile network and root with towelroot (as mentioned earlier by another user), but moble internet stopped and wifi as well, but all went fine with e.r.t. Excellent job! :good:
[Xperia Z General] Howell:
It worked on my Z ;)

Used Flashtool to root with Towel Root :D

Thanks KingVortex !
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
XZDualRecovery

Happy to help!
[Xperia Z General] MCBuhl:
It worked although hanging in Clean-up-stap :cool:
[Xperia Z General] krisztian b:
After flashing the new firmware, but before rooting; the power manager showed, that the battery time is 3 days, in standby 4. After rooting and installing only SuperSU and BusyBox it went up to 7 days and 12 days. Same charging levet (100%) and same settings. Is it so effective or just messes up the measuring system? I know this feature from old skool Ericsson devices, I know it´s just estimated, but still, something happened. (the 4.4.2 was also rooted and displayed almost the same high values, how it was orginally, no idea as I rooted it the same day I bought it)

Any explanation?
[Xperia Z General] griffiny:
Thanks :)
[Xperia Z General] luluchambler:
It worked although i had to make a few things different.

First of it all started with the "loader.sin"-Bug turns out i missed to check the ADB-Drivers, been happy to have found the problem i try it again and the same error reappears and i think....you bloody son..

Keept trying and it worked out while playing around with the usb-cable, for me it has to be connected already when i hit the "flash"-Button and not afterswards, and it worked fine.

Usally you wait till it display..blabla...now connect while pressing back-key.

Other than that, flashing was pretty straight forward, and i would gladly provide a videotutorial for the process of .283 to 230 rooting and backuping TA afterwards if you're able to find me the "generic-DE.283"-FTF :)

Btw. i noticed something and ain't absolutelly sure if it was due to the root, fact is the "animation" while enabling Wifi over the Shortcuts is gone, it just solid white or black now, no alternating anymore.

BTW: Is there a reason to use SuperSU over Superuser? Isn't SuperSu Open-Source too?

Thank you!
[Xperia Z General] soulme:
Doesnot work
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Try again. The kernels have been downloaded over 1500 times and you're the only one that it doesn't work for. If Easy Root doesn't work, then use the root function of the latest Flashtool.
[Xperia Z General] soulme:
Ahh thanks it worked now.
[Xperia Z General] luluchambler:
Had the same exact Error when i run EasyRoot for the first time, on the secound attempt it worked :)
[Xperia Z General] bloodyprince:
Works perfectly in the second time (phew) Thank you :D
[Xperia Z General] R4vik:
Hello guys,

Hope you can help me. Tried flashing my XZ (stock rom 4.4.4) device using this guide, but the flashing process won't work for me :(

Think the drivers (Xperia Z and SO-02E, Fastboot, Flashmode) are installed correctly. Even tried it on win8.1 and win7. After the first failed flashing session i couldnt use wifi on my XZ device anymore, repaired it with PCC. Also tried different USB ports.

How can i check if drivers work fine?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
...

The flash was successful.

I specifically wrote in the guide that you will lose WiFi because I knew people would think something went wrong. It will be restored after rooting and flashing the 283 kernel FTF.

Try again. ;)
[Xperia Z General] R4vik:
Are you sure? :confused: Process took less than 2 seconds. Android-Version still was 4.4.4 ?? :eek:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes, of course I am sure. Nearly 2000 people have rooted using this guide. Just follow all the steps.
[Xperia Z General] Kavindu911:
How to root Xperia Z (C6603) Android 4.4.4

Dear Friends

Can some one help me with simple instructions on rooting my Xperia Z device.Because am not a computer expert.

Purpose is to install Sinhalese fonts on my device. At the moment i can not move the font file to the system folder. Because i don't have the root access.

OS Version 4.4.4, Build number 10.5.1.A.0.283.

Thank you

Kavindu
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
This whole thread is simple instructions to root. This is the only way if you have a locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] R4vik:
Well thank you very much for fast answer :good:;)

One last question :angel: Why it still says 4.4.4? :D
[Xperia Z General] Kavindu911:
How to root Xperia Z (C6603) Android 4.4.4

Dear Friend

I would be grateful if you can re post the instruction for me.

Thank you
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Because you are only flashing the kernel from an earlier firmware version. This is not altering anything else and that's why it only takes seconds. :)

Read the first post.
[Xperia Z General] R4vik:
Okay, everything works fine now! :victory:

Thank you very much :)
[Xperia Z General] bloodyprince:
My XZ takes some time (around 1-2 min) to prepare sd card after boot (restart/power on device). Before rooting, it took around 15 seconds. It is not a big deal but is it only happening to me?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Doesn't happen to me.
[Xperia Z General] Kavindu911:
Flashing

Dear kingvortex

As per the instructions I have downloaded followings

Flashtool and ADB drivers - Installed

Flashtool

Easy Root

Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf

XperiaZ_10.5.1.A.0.283_kernel_only.ftf

Can you kindly send me the instructions of how to use this flash tools.

Because I have never done it before.

Am really sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks & Regards

Kavindu
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Basically -

1. Install Flashtool.

2. Open Flashtool.

3. Press the lightning bolt icon.

4. Select "Flashmode".

5. Browse to and select the 230 kernel only FTF file.

6. Press "Flash".

7. Power your phone off.

8. Hold volume DOWN and connect the USB to the PC while still holding the volume down key. You can release the volume down key when flashing commences.

9. Wait until the kernel is flashed and it says you can disconnect your device. Disconnect it and power it on.

Then run Easy Root and follow the on screen instructions.

When you're rooted, follow the instructions above and flash the 283 or 292 kernel only ftf, depending on your installed firmware version.
[Xperia Z General] JALA007:
Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf

This Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf - for the C6602. Please givegive me .230_kernel_only.ftf - for C6603. Thanx.. cuz I have Sony xperia z 4G (C6603)
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you needed different kernels for the C6602/C6603, then I would have provided them.
[Xperia Z General] thedark1979:
Thank you ... work 100%

C6603
[Xperia Z General] Kavindu911:
Thank you very much for the guidance. I have successfully rooted my phone..

But there is a problem when I try to copy a font file in to the. Syetem/Font folder. Its not allowing me to copy the file.
[Xperia Z General] bloodyprince:
Go to settings of es file explorer and allow root access
[Xperia Z General] hilmisidek:
GREAAATTT

It's worked.. i feel my device is faster than before..

the touchscreen fail on first boot after reflashed 283 kernel, restart and it al works again.. :cowboy:

THANK YOU ..

C6603
[Xperia Z General] slmxp:
can someone do it to me in team viewer please?

i tried but i dont get it :(:(
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
No team viewer, but install the drivers linked in the first post, then follow the steps in this post. Flashtool is very simple to use, to be honest.
[Xperia Z General] slmxp:
drivers wont install because im using windows 8.1 i got error :/
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Did you try this that is linked in the driver pack thread?

If so, I cannot help any further as I have Windows 7 and therefore have no driver issues.
[Xperia Z General] slmxp:
i tried this

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-u/general/mod-edited-flashtool-fastboot-adb-t2370961

and it worked ! :D

thanks your awesome
[Xperia Z General] phathienmenh:
thank it work

my phone is c6603
[Xperia Z General] kennycol:
hi, i was using your method but sadly it didnt work.

When i was in the rooting part, after opening exroot it says"tr.apk not found. Trying to download.....". It cannot connect to the site afterwards, im in my office and the network is restricted. This is most definitely the reason, couldnt download it with the phone either in the website.

So i tried the flashtool root tool, it was supousedly working ok, but at one point it said root finished, rebooting.... and nothing happened, i rebooted manually, flashed the .283 kernel no problem. (superuser was in the app list so i assumed root was ok)

I tought process was over but realized the root didnt work ok, rootchecker says root is not complete and i cant get access trough flashtool as it just says root access denied but i dont get any message on the phone other than "shell has been granted superuser permissions".

Finally i tried to install supersu instead of superuser but it just said, failed try again after reboot.

Got any thoughts? sorry for all the rambling, im thinking of trying to unroot but not qute sure where to go now.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Reboot and open SuperSu again. It should update the binaries then.

If not, do it somewhere that Internet isn't restricted. The steps in the guide work fine.
[Xperia Z General] md003:
thank

thank you very much i will try it
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
If you can't follow a (let's be frank) very simple tutorial, I don't really think tinkering with your phone is such a good idea.
[Xperia Z General] Door 555:
Hello friend,I just bought the xperia Z C6616 and I wonder if these kernels works in my device,Thanks in advance:o
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you have flashed a 10.5.1.A.0.283 rom to your device then yes, this guide and the kernels will work for you.
[Xperia Z General] rockyy:
error: phone is not rooted :( any tipps?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You have a few options.

1. Try again with Easy Root.

2. Try using the root function of the latest Flashtool.

3. Enable mobile data and use towelroot.

One of them will definitely work, as this guide 100% works.
[Xperia Z General] rockyy:
yes, worked with mobile data on.
[Xperia Z General] Jaaguar86:
Worked like charm.

Rooted with flashtool.

Tnx (also pressed) :D
[Xperia Z General] bigbossa:
does it matter that the 10.5.A.0.230 kernel is for C6602 ? ...I'm on C6630
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
No, it doesn't matter. The kernel is the same for C6602/C6603.
[Xperia Z General] md003:
help

thank you first

second WiFi doesn't work after flash the kernel 283 .... root success but WiFi doesn't work>>>???
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Try rebooting. My WiFi works fine and nobody else is complaining that it doesn't work.
[Xperia Z General] Door 555:
I'm finally rooted,thanks for the amazing guide and answers:good:
[Xperia Z General] bigbossa:
working with Towelroot :)
[Xperia Z General] pcb_one:
Tried first to flash 283 kernel because my phone was already a 230 rooted with towelroot...so I thought it would be enough...

so flashed 238 but lost wifi and the system showed stil android 4.4.2 and 230 no 4.4.4 and 238???

how is it possible? I also have XZdualrecovery installed (when got rooted) may this cause the problem?

simply cannot flash up to 4.4.4. tried 10 times or more, stil lost wifi and had to flash 230 kernel back...

read the whole thread (1-13 pages) and noone had the same problem, just similar...

to tell the truth when trying to get into flashmode, phone off, pressed vol down and plug usb in...no green led, just a violet+freen fast blink...

flashtool showed flashing was OK, no error (may show the log).

Could anyone here help somehow? Advice...

Thanks