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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] JohnnyQ1964:
How to completely remove Kingroot

Thanks so much for this... went like a charm... ROOTED :good:

UnInstalled Kingroot but not sure if it is really uninstalled... any tools for this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kurichichan:
XZU .270 c6833 rooted after like 4 tries.

no luck using ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.15-RELEASE.installer.zip

i used ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.20-RELEASE.installer.zip instead and worked like a charm.

rooted... and confirmed.tnx for this
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Takisxx:
i dont know why but i follow the steps and i cant root...

after step 1 the step 2 freezes at image who says "w8 for conecting usb"...

edit: ok now but on step 2 it says

look at your device and gratnt supersu access

press any key to continue AFTER granting root ascces

[-]connect ui: timer expired... what is this now guys plz help one
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Takisxx:
ok done but i used kingroot VERSION 4.1
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ibraahim:
guys need some help, just shifted from samsug to z ultra, a bit confused as to when should i take the TA Backup.. after rooting and flashing recovery or before rooting, plz guide, thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rodrigonewmetal:
Works fine on C6843 BR. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] destinygs:
will this wipe the data on the phone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] skuly:
I just rooted my "Sony Z ultra GPe - C6806_GPe" with Locked bootloader + Android 5.1 - Build LMY47D.S4.5094 release-keys

I used Sony_Z_Ultra_driver.zip + kingroot_4.1.0.703.apk + ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip + BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip from OP.

No data was lost.

I used Backup-TA after I verified root.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mccainmx:
Looping at SONY logo

at first i have same issues just like the others here (stuck at step 2) but after reading some comments like update software etc i managed to get pass on that but the problem is this after allowing the phone to reboot i get stuck on Sony logo instead of going on recovery.

I think my phone was bricked at first but after searching i managed again to make my phone up and running by pressing vol+ and power button at the same time after vibrating i press again the power again to boot up my phone in normal mode.

Is there here got same problem with me.

Ps: sorry for my bad english im not american :v

EDIT: i just did what the guy posted above me and it work!!!after granting adb my phone boot at twrp recovery and i successfully installed supersu but new problem everytime i open supersu it always says "binary need to be updated" what ever method i used normal or twrp after the phone boot supersu keep asking to update its binary how to solve this?

C6833 .270 fw user thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] playstation_12000:
do I need to take backup TA before fiddling around with installing the bootloader ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.x-RELEASE.installer.zip. I dont want loose my DRM keys again on my new z ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mwinggg:
done. thanks very much
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iamVhox:
Is ota update possible on rooted stock device?

LG G2 F320L BlissPop 3.7
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] milmanek:
It works on Z1 :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dhavaldadhania:
Waiting for device, connect USB cable

After waiting for long time it keep showing title message. Completed step 1 successfully with usb debugging on.

What to do?

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dhavaldadhania:
Change usb connectivity mode

CHange usb connectivity mode in settings

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After completing all three steps successfully, when I check my device with root check app, it shows that - Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iamVhox:
I have just successfully rooted my device running stock lollipop 270 firmware with kingroot 4.5, first try it rebooted on 16% then I run it again and got root failed message, I choosed try again and it succeed!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gdtennak:
I rooted my xperia zu using your method, but still my system folder write protected. How can i mount system folder?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stewwmann:
Success here also. Had to run Kingroot several times, and needed the drivers in this post to fix the stuck at step 2 problem, but all is awesome now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MissyKoneko:
Yippee I did it, I thought I wasn't going to do it but I did. I'm a girl and this is my second device rooted yay.

So I can install any rom now?

How do I boot to recovery? Twrp? Sorry I hate to ask so much..

And to unlock bootloader can I use the same method as kit kat?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MissyKoneko:
I have everything except the bootloader unlock. Ugh I suck because I can't seem to do it even I followed all the instructions.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rockky:
Hey....my duel recovery refuses to hold. Have to go back to computer and reinstall it.

My supersu seems to not give grant it root access.

Twrps good to go for a while then have to Re install it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MissyKoneko:
I'm having the same problem, my dual recovery won't stick and I have no twrp ugh
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
King root showing this screen, what does it mean?

What does the attached screen mean? From the King root screen. First time I did, it showed something else. Then step 2 doesn't work, so I checked step 3 and found it wasn't rooted. So I start back on Step1 and get this screen.

I've download sony ultra zdrivers, how do I install in PC?- edit -via option 4 of step 2, I just found out. Now upon choosing option 1 of step 2, it says su not granted. That means king root does not work, I assume. Question again- what does the screen shot say?

:fingers-crossed: Update (Final): I have got my c6833 rooted!!! What did I do?

I think that king root requires mobile network data (effectively that was the difference between the previous failed attempts and now). Not that it uses it.

I also used a different laptop, I used the english xda King Root and voila! It unroots for me.

Update: Here is king root in English. Nevermind what the screenshot says. Not interested now.

Update: English version stating network error , unable to get root strategy from cloud, set now. What utter crap!.Complete waste of three hours of my time. The wifi network is perfectly fine.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Head4K:
just had to make an account to say thanks my ultra is now rooted
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lukijs:
worked on lb, thanks a lot
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
Now that I have my sony z ultra rooted, how to I get to the reboot install screen next time I need to install some zip files? So far, I only get to the screen successfully using step2. Can I get the reboot into install system screen on the power button? If so how?

Not that I foresee myself using it, if my phone works well. Believe it or not, I get my phone Sony Z ultra rooted so that I can install older version of xperia keyboard that has T9 layout on it! It's the best in the market as it supports a lot of languages (Malay is what I needed at times) and also its word prediction is uncanny. And since I am rooted, it's a plus that now Greenify app works as it should!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] KayraINCI:
Does this work on C6833 and Windows 10 ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asilviug:
Hi, can you share a link with 4.5 version as I would like to root my .270 as well. Did you also used a newer recovery like others did? What about drivers? Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iamVhox:
Just search for kingroot as it will direct you to the thread, I haven't installed custom recovery, stock rom for me is the best in terms of performance and battery, I rooted mine just to remove unnecessary bloatwares and merge some updates to system.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herrdude:
Does anyone know how to reroot after using this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asilviug:
Thanks for your answer but I assume you got through all 3 steps in order to gain root and step number 2 is about installing recovery on your phone. Did you use the version on the first page or a newer update?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Champdor:
After two years of root deprivation, finally my XZU is rooted!!!! Yesssss! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fortissimo:
I got stuck at 2 also. Tried both .21 and .15 version of the DualRecovery. I made sure I downloaded the ZU version on the website.

I tried the Chinese version of KingRoot from the OP's link, as well as an English version from xda latest 4.5, both said it's rooted, even after reboot. So the root part isn't the problem.

At 2, I got stuck at the wait for the prompt on the phone screen and grant Root access. It just never showed up. I made sure I have USB Debugging on; notification showed that it is USB Debugging connected. I can see the phone's device under other connections. And the script did not complain that the phone is not connected (I tested it, it will prompt if it doesn't see the phone and stops short of sending the various files). It sent all the files, and the stalls, and then times out is shown.

Background: mine is a factory unlocked C6806; was rooted on 4.4, but I updated it to 5.02 before I realized that it didn't have any root at the time for 5.02 directly. I did not bother to downgrade back to 4.4 so I can root it, protect the root, and then upgrade again. So I have lived w/o root for a few months, and just came back to see this new thread (I am not active here these days).

Now I have SuperSU from before, so I tried to run it, but it failed to install new binaries. I uninstalled it and installed it again from Google Play, same. Tried superuser, not much help. However, I tested root using KingRoot itself, Root Checker, plus SuperSU and superuser; none complained that there is no root. TiTanium Backup shows that the root is King-SU, a not so compatible version, it warned. Indeed.

I also tried to boot into recovery manually, and I also don't know how.

One thing I am reluctant to do, is a factory reset on the unit. Is there any other way to get this going? Thaks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] joeboto:
using c6802 and a laptop equipped with windows 10.

fresh stock 270 firmware. used step 1, since its in chinese so i just hit whatever, and got the green tick. proceed to step 2 with proper drivers. command line works perfectly until the timeout. it doesnt wait, and no pop ups for supersu in my phone during that step.

then i unlocked the bootloader using sony official codes, (and to my suprise the device also wiped clean :( ). fresh boot and the kingroot already installed inside it. proceed with step 1, says its already rooted. then i installed the root checker but it says my device is unroot. step 2 still does the same thing as before.

help!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IchHabDickeEier:
worked! Thanks a lot :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] disgusdean:
worked Xpria z Ultra C6833 5.0.2

nice and easy thank you.

Xpria z Ultra C6833 5.0.2 rooted less than 10 minutes.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] justk3ys:
Bisa buat 5.1.1 gan?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
I've rooted my phone and unable to install Sony newer update v 5.1.1. Anyone able to advise what he does to get newer update?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] disgusdean:
Super Su full unroot

Try using the full unroot on Super Su to full unroot then update and root again hope that helps.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] oldflame:
Kingroot cannot root 5.1.1 Android Sony Ultra Z c6833

I have updated my Sony Ultra Z c6833 to the last official android update 5. 1.1 and it seems that kingroot apk and the pc desktop app dosen't have a strategy root yet for this device. Anyone knows when a new root strategy will arrive?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
Really? I want the update and I also need my Sony Xperia t 9 keyboard which I can only get after rooting. Do tell if you manage to get the latest update rooted.

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I'm a bit dim here. How do I unroot on super su? I don't see function for such on the app
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
I did that and that costs me su disappearance and even that Sony update refuses to install. So trying to get back my recovery mode I tried step 2 again but for some reason it no longer works. That install bat is stuck at step 3, moaning of unrecognised user and I'd, whatever that means. King root works my phone is rooted. But I'm stuck with it now in the absence of su app and recovery mode.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atisha:
Thanks for the detailed reply. After reading your thread I decided to give this another go. I had downloaded Sony PC Companion via link from earlier thread earlier before and decided to give updating via this method a go. And surprise surprise, it actually works!!!! At this stage, I already gotten rid of King Root app as well as SU recovery option. So all is not doom and gloom. My phone is unrooted now, But my old T9 Xperia keyboard has been retained (which was the main reason of my unrooting).

Now that I have unrooted, I am wondering if it is worth rooting again... I do like my greenify, SD maid as well as ability to move apps into external SD card that work well on rooted phone. And most likely I'll be using King Root and hoping that Step2 /Step3 will work. Why? Because it's difficult manipulating adb etc via PC to root. Besides would my phone remain rooted upon subsequent Sony update?

I will be keeping a copy of English version 4.5 King Root, and this link so as to prevent future King root doing anything more spanky.. It's a shame, if King Root allows subsequent Sony update, everything will have been superb.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rikiz1:
root xperia z1 compact android 5.1.1

hola amigos no puedo rootear mi sony z1 compact tiene lollipop 5.1.1 intente con kingroot y me aparece que no se puede habra otra forma de rootear mi sony
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mingkee:
The instruction isn't clear enough.

Currently I have mine updated to 5.1.1 stock. How can I switch from Kingroot to SuperSU during the process? (I feel pretty uneasy with China software after xcode disaster on iPhone)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vikrammohal:
Xperia z ultra with 5.1.1

Hello, using Xperia z ultra with 5.1.1, c6802 try mamy method for root but didn't work anything. Kingroot is also failed. How to root plz help.:confused:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] f1n41_3ch0_4ctu41:
Anyway to root without downgrading

Is there anyway to root c6802 v5.1.1 without downgrading to 4.4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ps000000:
Oh follow this guide will take a time.

But it work well. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mingkee:
The only solution is to unlock the bootloader.

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Follow this guide. It has option for C6802.

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/comprehensive-guide-rooting-5-1-x-t3219502
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] njacorpse:
Hey, i stuck on step 2 too. the phone don't ask me to grant SU and don't reboot to recovery.

would it be running on 5.1.1? or, should i downgrade to 5.0.2 first?

FYI: that kingroot not showing the green thick, i tried to uninstall and install it again many times, but that king root keep showing blue one. Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ps000000:
Kingroot can not root 5.1.1

(You should down grade to 5.0.2 to make Kingroot work).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mingkee:
Actually, if you managed to rollback to 4.4.x, you don't even have to mess with Kingroot.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shawnki91:
Was stuck at step 2.....

Hi all,

I was stuck at step 2 like many of you on my C6806.

I actually just rolled back one version of the recovery installer to 2.8.21 and it worked prefect. I chose option 2 when prompted. Booted to TWRP perfectly and flashed SU.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Alvin Satrio Wibowo:
Kingroot has just updated and support 5.1 ;) link edited
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Don Cross:
did you resolve?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shawnki91:
Confirmed working on C6806 with 5.1.1. Rotted and recovery on stock.

EDIT: Can also confirm that Xposed 5.1.1 working perfectly with this root method.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] onlythecoxon:
Hello

My z ultra is on stock 5.02 with root acces by kingroot & cmw installed,

If i update to 5.11 OTA will i lose root acces?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pmauzao:
Does anyone tried Otg in 5.1.1?

It doesen't work here...

Nevermind... The pen was not working.. It's all fine!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pmauzao:
I've locked bootloader, it's possible to install xposed without having recovery to flash the framework?

Just installing the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shawnki91:
Unfortunately recovery is an absolute necessity for xposed on 5.x. By installing XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk, youa re jsut installing the front-end app. You need to actually flash the framework from recovery. But recovery is working fine on locked bootloader so you should have no issue...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vagioss:
XPERIA ZU 6833 LP 5.1.1 14.6.A.1.216 Unlocked BL ITs works perfect thanks :) GREECE
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pmauzao:
Can i flash the framework using flashgordon apk?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iamVhox:
Anyone care to answer, I'm on lollipop v5.0.2 v270, locked bootloader, rooted with nuts recovery. Can I upgrade my system thru sony pc companion? Will there be no problem just in case? TIA
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Dimas.B.Arya:
for who not pass at step 2, i have a solution ..

*step 1 rooting with kingroot app

1. Turn on xperia z ultra

2. Go to settings>about phone>tap build number 7x until developer options appear

3. Go to settings>developer options and turn on the USB debugging

4. Open the kingroot app and root, wait until finished

==========================

before going to step 2 , for who failed or when tap number 1 on install.bat ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.15 using windows says

"waiting for device, connect USB cable now"

please install adb installer -- > just googling " adb installer ", the result will be on the top

1. install the software

2. connect ur phone,

3. then install the drive for ZU..

4. done

now u can go to step 2

*step 2 install recovery

1. connect xperia z ultra to pc/laptop

2. open the ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.15-RELEASE.installer that already extracted, then double click on install.bat

3. tap number 1, then tap enter

4. Done!! your z ultra is finally rooted

*If you want to check whether your z ultra is really rooted, you can use the root checker app on playstore

( sorry bad english )

XPERIA ZU 6802 LP 5.1.1 14.6.A.1.216 locked BL
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] benz666666:
It works!!!

Rooting method works for the Z ultra 5.1.1 ( updated from 4.4.2 to 5.1.1 first via OTA, just got my ZU repaired for the LCD last Wednesday.)

What I did to get a clean root for your Z ultra

Activated developer mode and enabled usb debugging

1. Root with Kingroot, downloaded it from their website and got the apk on the site.

2.Download the dualrecovery the op pointed to and download the supersu

3. Place super su on your sdcard

3. Install adb program to install the adb drivers

4. unzip the dual recovery

5. Run the bat file and select 1

- it will install the dual recovery to your zu and install twrp as well

6. boots to twrp, id wiped the dalvik and the cache for good measure

7. flashes the su that the op told us to use

8.reboot to system yay.

9. what to do with king user app, install a uninstall app that can remove system app, then nuke it .

10. update your su and install root check to confirm

11. now you have your rooted zu! ( first thing i did is install greenify and removed the small app launcher pronto)

Many thanks to the OP!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you ! :D I've been trying to root my Xperia Z Ultra for the last three days, non-stop, i swear ! I tried everything and nothing worked until i read your post.

I kept skipping step 6 and 9... :o
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansonchen:
finally, my device is rooted again.

thank you for updating latest information. thanks to [NUT]'s http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery for the latest ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MartyM76:
Hi there, thanks a bunch!! I struggled with this and failed every time when I bought my Z Ultra about a year ago, and was trying again yet could not find C6806 4.4.4. to use the old root method.

This worked, FINALLY! My Z Ultra is rooted and I can watch YoutTube w/ no ads via Xposed Framework and remove that junk Sony bloatware that constantly gives notifications. I'm very happy! :good: :D
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
I am on 4.4.4 UBL CM.

My phone is not charging. when I connect charger the the display lits up but no symbol of charging.

when phone is switched off and then I put on charging then the charging symbol comes but then too phone is not being charged

please help my phone has now turned off and I am not able to use it
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitman-xda:
Try reflashing ROM with the help of flashtool in fastboot mode.

If the problem still persist then try flashing stock firmware with the flashtool.

If its software problem, then the above process will probably help you.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
I reflashed ROM using CWM recovery and putting phone on charging but its not helping still phone is not charging
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
If issue is with ROM then doesn't phone charge in offline mode?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitman-xda:
ROM contains kernel. If the kernel is buggy then possibly it must be causing the problem.

Rather you must check your charger. If still the problem persist, then it must be hardware issue. Maybe charging socket or charging IC.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
Ok

I think issue is with charging IC coz when I connect the charger the device detects the charger in offline mode and again goes off.

Wel I still have to try with stock ROM but I am not able to understand if my phone could in flashmode if battery is completely drained out
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitman-xda:
You should try it once before you go to repair store.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flash-:
make sure you are using sony charger that came with the phone,,,,if it's not,,make sure you are using a good charger with the same AMPs like the original charger ( i use the charger who came with the phone ,,it's 850mah) and if it's not the problem from this it's probably software,, like others said flash ftf and see what happen

good luck my friend :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
Wrecked :(

flashed the FTF file and charged with original sony charger still not working

either issue with battery or IC

If issue with battery does the phone shows charging or not??
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitman-xda:
Even if your battery is faulty, it would show charging.

It depends on the behavior of battery before switching off your phone.

If battery was working fine then there's no problem with the battery.

I think its faulty socket/IC
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
Even Sony people are not able to fix it

I gave it local vendor he fixed it but forgot put on camera.

So after using for a week I gave it back to him to fix camera and now again the charging has stopped and even he is not able to fix it.

I asked him what was the issue last time he replied issue with charging socket and strip and now again he changed it its not woking...

Not able to find out the solution pls help

I am on stock Sony ROM
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phoenix854:
Its a hardware issue. Only sony can fix this.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitman-xda:
Dude, take your phone to authorized Sony service center ;)

Regards,

hitman-xda
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanket_naik08:
Ye I had took it to authorized sony service center.

He checked the phone and said this issue is with mother board we cannot fix it, We need to replace board which would cost around 10k, So whats the use.

I would get some new handset instead of spending 10K on this phone after 2 Years.

but the local vendor had fixed it at just 250Buks