How to Root Sony Xperia L (C2104 / C2105) on Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Build [15.3.A.1.14]

A new update to Xperia L , it is still 4.2.2 , just few bug fixes. The new build is 15.3.A.1.14 . And here is the root method :D.


So here is the tutroial how to Root Xperia L running Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Build 15.3.A.1.14

To root 15.3.A.1.17 Click Here

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 Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Build 15.3.A.1.14. Go to Settings > About to verify this.



2. Download this File - Root Xperia L Tool and exctract it completely using WinRAR or WinZip.

3. Enable USB Debugging , Go to Settings > About phone and tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options, now Go to Settings > Developer options to enable Enable USB debugging mode.

4. Enable Unknown Sources. Go to Settings > Security and check Unknown sources.

5. Connect USB Cable to phone , then connect it to your Computer. On your phone Skip the PC Companion Companion prompt (if it appears),  see screenshot below.




6. Right Click on My Computer > Manage , now goto Device Manager , and see if Android is listed like the below screenshot , to verify your device is properly connected. If yes move on to the next step.



7. Now go to the Folder where you extracted the downloaded file from Step 2, and execute "install.bat" .

Note :- If your device is not properly connected or ADB drivers are not installed , you will be stuck on daemon started successfully .



8. The Rooting Process will start , wait for some time , your phone will automatically reboot, wait for some more time :P

9. When the Rooting Process is completed ,  the Screen will show --all finished--. Press Any Key to Continue.



THATS IT YOUR PHONE IS NOW ROOTED.


Note : This method works on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices!!!


If you have any problems feel free to comment :)

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25 January 2014 at 15:01 delete

thx you, it work like easy......

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25 January 2014 at 15:05 delete

Can you teach me how to install adb drivers?

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25 January 2014 at 18:02 delete

If you have Sony PC Companion installed , after connecting your phone with USB Debugging ON , run PC Companion , Drivers will get installed.

Make sure you exit Sony PC Companion while rooting.

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26 January 2014 at 01:50 delete

In my device manager appears "Sony so0103 ---> Sony so0103 ADB interface" is this a problem?

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26 January 2014 at 09:44 delete

Thats fine , go ahead with the rooting process

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30 January 2014 at 03:54 delete

So I've connected my phone and ran the root, still stuck on daemon started successfully. My device is also properly connected..

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30 January 2014 at 11:38 delete

Check the step 6 , if your devices is visible in Device Manager.

Also make sure applications like Sony PC Companion , Bluestacks, etc. are not running.

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31 January 2014 at 06:27 delete

is there any way to unroot it later?

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31 January 2014 at 20:52 delete

Factory data Reset or Flash The Stock FTF with Flashtool

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9 February 2014 at 22:06 delete

my device isn't visible in device manager. something stuck with the device driver

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10 February 2014 at 12:48 delete

U have to install the drivers , just install Sony PC Companion , and connect ur phone with USB Debugging mode ON , and Run PC Companion , the drivers will get installed , and then u can see ur device in Device Manager, now exit PC Companion and start the root process.

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14 February 2014 at 16:39 delete

Please tell me How to unroot xperia L??? Reply ASAP

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14 February 2014 at 16:55 delete

Open SuperSU , go to Settings and select Full unroot or Go to Settings > Backup & reset , Factory data reset.

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15 February 2014 at 18:57 delete

Hey dude
I think it won't run with locked bootloader
Will it really work with locked bootloader
Coz i don't want to unlock the bootloader of my phone as i wont receive future updates

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15 February 2014 at 19:05 delete

hey dude will it really work with locked bootloader. I dont want to unlock my bootloader

I need to root my phone

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16 February 2014 at 18:24 delete

It works on Locked Bootloader , this method has nothing to do with Bootloader

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19 February 2014 at 23:04 delete

how to check , root is done successfully or not???

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20 February 2014 at 05:33 delete

i already installed the pc companion but the android driver still unlisted in the device manager. can you tell me whats wrong? reply asaaap

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20 February 2014 at 21:13 delete

Check for the SuperSU app , or install any Root Checker app from PlayStore to verify .

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20 February 2014 at 21:15 delete

You have to install ADB Drivers for Xperia L , google it , it depends upon your Operating System , for Windows 7 it gets installed automatically . Google it for your OS.

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27 February 2014 at 13:49 delete

If i do this, can i get any update from sony in further?

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7 March 2014 at 00:39 delete

Hey, I rooted my phone using these technique and it all appears to be working but i still cant move apps to my SD card...

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11 March 2014 at 05:32 delete

thank you very much.. works like a charm. ;)

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4 April 2014 at 08:16 delete

Hi, when I trying to root my phone using This or flashtool it always say..
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXIST]
[*] Rooting phone...
[*] This may take a few minute.
[-] Failure.
[*] Cleaning up...
Press enter to reboot.

What should I do?

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4 April 2014 at 17:31 delete

When I open the SuperSU, it is stated there that "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" What does this mean?

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5 April 2014 at 11:26 delete

The root did not work properly , please follow the procedures again.

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5 April 2014 at 11:26 delete

Check if ur device is properly connected in ADB mode , if not install ADB Drivers and then try rooting.

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10 April 2014 at 09:31 delete

Ooooooo!!!! It works like charm thank you!!!!

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17 April 2014 at 11:24 delete

I did all steps correctly,but it shows adb is not recognized as internal or external command,operable program or batch file
--------------all finished------------
press any key to continue
please help

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22 April 2014 at 00:55 delete

how to any updates work after rooting??

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12 May 2014 at 19:50 delete

Will it work on build. 15.3.A.1.17?

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13 May 2014 at 10:08 delete

You can update ur phone normally using PC Companion or Sony Update Service

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15 May 2014 at 14:12 delete

how could i move apps to SD CARD after root ??????

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20 May 2014 at 22:51 delete

my phone build no is 15.3.A.1.17
is there any problem to root???

replay please.....

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21 May 2014 at 20:40 delete

You can try the above method on 15.3.A.1.17

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23 May 2014 at 19:14 delete

Hy.my sony l is rooted..now i wount to activate usb otg.plz tell me how can i do that..

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28 May 2014 at 20:18 delete

fabulous, you are a big

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21 June 2014 at 02:04 delete

getroot is failing...
What should i do??
Plz help...

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26 June 2014 at 20:47 delete

SuperSU says that "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem! "
How to fix it?

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15 July 2014 at 19:15 delete

Does this work for build number 15.3.A.1.17

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23 July 2014 at 10:38 delete

thnks bro but i want to root kitkat
i downloaded kitkat but not rooting
plese help me

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31 July 2014 at 19:36 delete

im stuck on CMD...it say "waiting for device"

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8 August 2014 at 20:47 delete

In sony select i go to download theme but it shows that ur device isn't compatible with this version.
After root can i download theme.

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19 August 2014 at 13:36 delete

hi, I will root my sony xperia L with build. 15.3.A.1.17 will it work? There are more people ho has this build

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19 August 2014 at 23:43 delete

my bootloader is unlocked but not rooted, it is possible to update my xperia v in pc companion?? thanks in advance

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20 August 2014 at 11:25 delete

Here is the root method for 15.3.A.1.17 - http://www.waledacdroid.com/2014/08/how-to-root-sony-xperia-l-c2104-c2105.html

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20 August 2014 at 11:27 delete

No u cannot use PC Companion on unlocked bootloader phones

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4 September 2014 at 12:24 delete

Does it work in 15.3.A.1.14 in C2105. And if possible that.my fone will have virus and not success with the root?!

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13 September 2014 at 11:03 delete

This method is for 15.3.A.1.14 only read the title.

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30 September 2014 at 03:53 delete

worked like a dream but my phone has gone wrong and i need to send it away to repair,is there anyway to unroot it

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30 September 2014 at 11:34 delete

Open the SuperSu app and uninstall it OR u can flash the stock FTF file using Flashtool

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6 December 2014 at 22:45 delete

how do i install adb drivers?

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20 June 2015 at 02:39 delete

Same problem. ADB connection is ok, but the same answer again and again:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXIST]
[*] Rooting phone...
[*] This may take a few minute.
[-] Failure.
[*] Cleaning up...
Press enter to reboot.

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12 August 2015 at 21:54 delete

thanks....my phone is rooted

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26 January 2016 at 14:54 delete

I have rooted the phone but how to use it ? What r its benefits and how can I enjoy its benefits plz tell me

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