Here is the tutorial to root your Sony Xperia Z1 running Android Lollipop Build 14.5.A.0.242 or 14.5.A.0.270.
This tutorial is only for Build 14.5.A.0.270 or 14.5.A.0.242 , will work on all models of Xperia Z1 i.e C6902, C6903, C6909, C6943 :)
Disclaimer : I am not responsible if you brick your phone or if u make any other damage to your phone
So Lets Start :
1. First make sure you are running Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 14.5.A.0.242 / 14.5.A.0.270. Go to Settings > About to verify this. The below screenshot is of C6902 but the method will work on all models of Z1 running Build 14.5.A.0.242 / 14.5.A.0.270.
2. Download KingRoot v4.1.0 and install it in your mobile - LINK
3. Open the KingRoot app from your mobile , Click on Start Root , the Rooting Process will start. ( You need to connected to internet via WiFi or Mobile data )
THATS IT YOUR PHONE IS NOW ROOTED.
To Replace KingUser with SuperUser follow the steps :
1. Download the file - Replace_Kinguser_with_SuperSU LINK
2. Extract the file and copy the mrw folder to the root of your internal storage.
3. Download Terminal Emulator for Android from PlayStore - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
4. Open the Terminal app in your mobile , enter the command " su " ( without quotes ) . Allow Root Access in your mobile.
5. Now run the command - " sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh " ( without quotes )
6. The SuperSu app will launch automatically , it will ask to update binary , click on CONTINUE , then Select NORMAL method. After the Binary is installed it will ask to reboot your device.
Note : This method works on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices!!!
If you have any problems feel free to comment :)
This tutorial is only for Build 14.5.A.0.270 or 14.5.A.0.242 , will work on all models of Xperia Z1 i.e C6902, C6903, C6909, C6943 :)
Disclaimer : I am not responsible if you brick your phone or if u make any other damage to your phone
So Lets Start :
1. First make sure you are running Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 14.5.A.0.242 / 14.5.A.0.270. Go to Settings > About to verify this. The below screenshot is of C6902 but the method will work on all models of Z1 running Build 14.5.A.0.242 / 14.5.A.0.270.
2. Download KingRoot v4.1.0 and install it in your mobile - LINK
3. Open the KingRoot app from your mobile , Click on Start Root , the Rooting Process will start. ( You need to connected to internet via WiFi or Mobile data )
THATS IT YOUR PHONE IS NOW ROOTED.
To Replace KingUser with SuperUser follow the steps :
1. Download the file - Replace_Kinguser_with_SuperSU LINK
2. Extract the file and copy the mrw folder to the root of your internal storage.
3. Download Terminal Emulator for Android from PlayStore - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
4. Open the Terminal app in your mobile , enter the command " su " ( without quotes ) . Allow Root Access in your mobile.
5. Now run the command - " sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh " ( without quotes )
6. The SuperSu app will launch automatically , it will ask to update binary , click on CONTINUE , then Select NORMAL method. After the Binary is installed it will ask to reboot your device.
Note : This method works on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices!!!
If you have any problems feel free to comment :)
57 comments
commentsIt is work on z1 C6906? Thank you!
Replyhow do i get recovery installed after using your root method?
ReplyHi, I get the next error when typing su on terminal: "set uid and gid failed : after fork".
ReplyRoot succesfully appeared previously on KingRoot.
how do i enter recovery mode after this method
ReplyWill I get next update after rooting? That is from 14.5.A.0.270 to 14.5.A.0.283
ReplyPlease tell me, I've already rooted my phone.
It's perfect
ReplyTHANKS :)
Replyall working perfect, thank you
ReplyThank you very much bro.
Replyworking perfectly
ReplyThanks..its really working..xperia z1 c6903 lollypop 5.0.2
ReplySu binaries not updating.. help
Replykingroot and king user works good for root but after copying mrw and execute su + sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh not auto launch supresu... why ? z2 5.02
Replywow i thought im been tricked AGAIN. this is what im searching. one click and pufff done.. no more headache manual root.. thanks man..
ReplyHola rootee con el método de King root y después cambie a super su hasta ahi todo bien, después fui a usar game killer y no encontró nada, instale sb game hacker y tampoco, pienso que es el root pero no se... Que me recomiendan?
ReplyI have got the same problem..pls help if you can
Replysh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
Replyafter entering this command error shown NOT FOUND. plz help (z1 C6903)
try this: sh /sdcard/download/mrw/root.sh
Reply¿Does it format the SD/internal storage?
Replynope
ReplySame problem, try everything still nothing
ReplyWorks fine, except in the part of sh/sdcard... Says not found. Help please
Replythere is a space after sh , sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh , enter the command properly
Replycopy the mrw folder to the root of your internal storage , not in your memory card , and also see that there is a space after sh
ReplyI used Kingo Root to root my xperia Z1 but failed!
ReplyI tried this tutorial and.... WOW! It works like a charm on my Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 14.5.A.0.270.
KingRoot is so fast and it works perfectly on my Z1.
Thank you very much Mr. Waledac Oxana for sharing your knowledge with us.
Regards from the Philippines. God Bless You.
By the way is it safe to remove mrw folder in root internal storage after installing SuperUser app?
Replyyes it is safe , you can delete the mrw folder
ReplyShare the blog with others :) and if u need to root any other phone which is not posted here , send your requests via the contact form below and share
ReplyWorked great! Thanks sir Waledac! I did remove the mwr folder. Is it okay to uninstall terminal emulator?
Replyyes u can uninstall terminal emulator
ReplyNo anda en mi sony z1 c6943!!! Ayuda para actualizar el binario
ReplyI am going to try this. Sounds the best solution. Does this effect any of my apps or data ?
ReplyCheers
Hi Mr. Waledac Oxana, after my phone is already rooted is it possible to unroot for OS update purpose?
ReplyHow?
No.
ReplyIt will only root ur android OS.
u can update ur OS , no need to unroot , update will work even on root
ReplyDo you have a tutorial if I want to unroot my device?
ReplyHi after entering terminal emulator And typing sh /sdcard/download/mrw/root.sh
ReplyI get
Mount :permission denied
Hope you can help
Thanks Simon
First type "su -"
ReplyHow can I unroot my fn after rooting it this way?
ReplyAlso worked on my z1-compact with Lollipop! After that, installed XZDualRecovery using ADB and flashed my own prepared pre-rooted ROM with the latest 5.1 update :-)
ReplyWill this work on firmware version14.5.A.0.283?
ReplyHello, Why replace King user ?
ReplyD5503 with 14.5.A.0.270, european version: works perfect! When installing SuperUser make sure you approve deletion of Kinguser files in pop-up window.
ReplyDid not work on me with .283
Replyhow do i root my Sony Xperia T2 ultra Dual (Android Version Lolipop 5.1.1) . Please help me and upload the tutorial for this phone .
ReplyFunciono perfecto con xperia Z1 with 14.5.A.0.270
ReplyThis is real perfectous...for my phoneous...thankseous...guyseous...arigataoeous
ReplyWorking perfectly on my 5.1.1 xperia z1. thanks dude! :D
ReplyI tried this but when SU starts it said, There is no SU binary installed and superSU cannot install it. This is a problem! if you just upgraded to andriod 5.0, you need to manually re-root -consult the relevant forums for your device.
ReplyDevice I have is Xperia Z1, with Andriod 5.1.1
I dont use sd card.i copied mrw in internal storage.i did as u said but "no such file or directory"
ReplyI have a device I rooted with kingroot, but after root ok and rebooting it is no longer rooted... Will repairing root and replacing kinguser possibly fix this problem?
ReplyPlz help me the command is not found
ReplyIt works perfect until i enter the code "sh /sdcard/download/mrw/root.sh" and there says "mount: operation not permitted" and it doesn't run SuperSu
ReplyI have a Z1s on build number 14.5.B.0.247
ReplyThat's a nice tool you have. Mine I used the one click root tool to root my phone. Here's the link of the tool https://www.oneclickroot.com
Reply