How to Root Sony Xperia L (C2104 / C2105) on Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Build [15.3.A.1.17]

A new update to Xperia L , it is still 4.2.2 , just few bug fixes. The new build is 15.3.A.1.17 . 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.1.17

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.1.17. 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 . To install ADB drivers install Sony PC Companion and then connect your phone with USB Debugging Mode ON , ur drivers will get installed, exit PC Companion before starting the rooting process.


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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21 August 2014 at 22:40 delete

It works thank you verry much, supper !!

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16 September 2014 at 12:53 delete

The link is live , btw here is the mirror - https://www.mediafire.com/?frl3wpudkpuuwoi

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19 September 2014 at 04:29 delete

Dear Waledac Oxana,
When rooting with this tutorial, the bootloader will be unlocked?
I will still have the DRM keys or I will loose them?

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19 September 2014 at 11:43 delete

no the bootloader wont be unlocked, this method works on locked bootloader , also u wont loose ur DRM keys :)

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19 September 2014 at 14:57 delete

Aye-Aye Sir! This will be Awesome!

The method is like "Privilege Escalation" without
touching the boot-loader (eg. grub/lilo),
while the other method is like " Installing Gentoo Linux
where Windows was installed"?
I am trying to understand the mechanisms.
Thank you for previous Reply!

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2 October 2014 at 17:47 delete

Thank you.It was very easy compared to other solutions available on the net.It helped! :-)

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Bea
3 October 2014 at 19:43 delete

Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm a complete newbie when it comes to technology customization / development but the bloatware on my phone was really annoying. I never thought I'd be able to root my phone and remove it all by myself but your method is really quick and easy! My problem was solved in no time :) so thanks!

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6 October 2014 at 19:22 delete

I executed the file which you mentioned above and waited but it kept on showing "waiting for devices" for more than an hour or so and nothing happened. What to do now?

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7 October 2014 at 12:33 delete

Install ADB Drivers ( Install Sony PC Companion and connect your phne the drivers will get installed ) then exit Sony PC Companion and execute the file to root

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9 October 2014 at 22:51 delete

aprox how much time will it take

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3 November 2014 at 12:34 delete

YES !! This process is worked. By the way this method is very easy to turn root.I have got my device (Xperia L C2105) ROOTED. Thank u so much, dude :)

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8 November 2014 at 12:15 delete

�� BIG THANKS BRO ! MY PHONE GOT ROTTED :)

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19 November 2014 at 22:10 delete

it says
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
*failed to start daemon*
error: unknown host service

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24 November 2014 at 17:05 delete

Thank you. I try to root my phone and now i succeed. Really thank you.

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3 December 2014 at 18:25 delete

I NEED HELP... after I execute install.bat nothing happens... I waited for long time... I installed all softwares needed... please help me... Thank you.. :)

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11 December 2014 at 16:42 delete

After rooting the phone what will be the pros and cons? Does it also have superuser like samsung? Thanks :3

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17 December 2014 at 22:55 delete

in my device manager i cant find the android, please help me.

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21 December 2014 at 10:25 delete

Will i be to update my Album and Walkman app after i've rooted it and what bout the system updates?

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26 December 2014 at 10:29 delete

u dont have adb drivers , To install ADB drivers install Sony PC Companion and then connect your phone with USB Debugging Mode ON , ur drivers will get installed, exit PC Companion before starting the rooting process.

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28 December 2014 at 13:36 delete

I do not see "Android" in device manager, i had installed Sony Companion beforehand, any solution ?

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29 December 2014 at 06:15 delete

please help me , it shows that " ' adb ' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file . '' please help me fix this

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3 January 2015 at 19:38 delete

I am also facing the same problem....ADB driver is not recognized as an internal or external command...i tried every software available on the internet....even as i tried by factory resetting the phone....Adb driver is also showing on the device managaer....still i am unable to root my phone (Xperia l c2104)....please help..!!

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22 January 2015 at 09:56 delete

Is this possible to successfully unroot?

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30 January 2015 at 23:15 delete

It says failed to start daemon again n again....

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11 March 2015 at 16:22 delete

Can you please tell me how to unroot my xperia l C2105.. I have rooted my mobile using these above steps. And now I m unable to unroot my device..

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4 May 2015 at 19:32 delete

Sir what if im running on 4.2.2 but ive got 15.3.A.1.14 on build instead of .17? Will this method work on my device?

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5 May 2015 at 12:32 delete

how about the chances of bricking my phone.?

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Anonymous
12 May 2015 at 10:35 delete

How to unroot guys...?

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10 June 2015 at 01:29 delete

If I download any custom Rom and then if my phone bricks while rooting can I recover it by using custom Rom? If I rooted successfully,what's the process of unrooting?

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10 June 2015 at 16:59 delete

I keep getting a message saying ADB not recognized as an internal or external command, even though device manager and PC Companion recognize the phone and say the drivers are up to date. Please help.

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15 June 2015 at 12:16 delete

I rooted by ur method bt after that i m opening supersu... then ask for the supersu binary update... then tells installation failed.. Wht do to... help

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15 June 2015 at 13:29 delete

i have android 4.1 wat should i do?

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4 July 2015 at 22:53 delete

Instructions are written lively and it is so helpful,thank you a lot.

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9 August 2015 at 18:47 delete

im stuck on waiting for device.

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11 August 2015 at 18:34 delete

Is it Jellybean to kit kat update ?

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18 August 2015 at 19:25 delete

thank you so much, this works on me 100%

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14 September 2015 at 14:24 delete

i have rooted my xperiya L it was done smoothly no eny errors while rooting.but when i check the rooting support root checker app they tald device is not rooted. what is the problem?? and also can't use game cih app.

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16 September 2015 at 10:29 delete

I tried this method, and it was awesome!
Many thanks Waledac! :D

Just one thing to add:
If you have an Antivirus like AVG, it will prompt you about getroot not be trustworthy. Just disable AVG while using the install.bat. ;)

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2 October 2015 at 17:49 delete

wish it will not damages my phone :( but thanks Waledacdroid :)

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21 October 2015 at 00:16 delete

thanx guys this worked try it

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11 November 2015 at 18:50 delete

Yeee!! It worked!!Thank you so much! It was very easy :D

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21 April 2016 at 22:59 delete

any method like this to unlock boot-loader

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7 January 2017 at 23:05 delete

this works, very easy and great tutorial! thanks!

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