Root your Sony Xperia Z1 running Android 4.4.4 KitKat easily with just one click. This tutorial is for Build 14.4.A.0.108 , it may work on other older builds also.
Thanks to CubeandCube for the root tool (exploit)
Disclaimer : I am not responsible if you brick your phone or if u make any other damage to your phone
The images used are of C6902 model but this works on all models of Xperia Z1 running KitKat 4.4.4
So Lets Start :
1. First make sure you are running KitKat 4.4.4 Build 14.4.A.0.108. Go to Settings > About to verify this. This method may work on older firmwares.
2. Download this File - rootkitXperia_20140719.zip 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), a prompt will come on your mobile to Allow USB Debugging , click on Ok, 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. (If no then install ADB Drivers , if u have Sony PC Companion installed just open it and wait for some time the drivers will get installed automatically , then close PC Companion and proceed )
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 :)
Thanks to CubeandCube for the root tool (exploit)
Disclaimer : I am not responsible if you brick your phone or if u make any other damage to your phone
The images used are of C6902 model but this works on all models of Xperia Z1 running KitKat 4.4.4
So Lets Start :
1. First make sure you are running KitKat 4.4.4 Build 14.4.A.0.108. Go to Settings > About to verify this. This method may work on older firmwares.
2. Download this File - rootkitXperia_20140719.zip 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), a prompt will come on your mobile to Allow USB Debugging , click on Ok, 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. (If no then install ADB Drivers , if u have Sony PC Companion installed just open it and wait for some time the drivers will get installed automatically , then close PC Companion and proceed )
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 :)
18 comments
commentshow much time do i have to wait?
Replyinstall proper adb drivers , it takes only 10-15 seconds
Replycannot boot. got error: more than one device and emulator
ReplySame with Slaurent. Please help, thanks
ReplyExit Bluestacks, Sony PC Companion , Flashtool , or any other such Android related programs and then proceed
Replywhy it stuck at 'i have a client like hookers'??
Replysame to me stuck at I have a client like hookers..
Replyanyone tried this with Build 14.4.A.0.157?
ReplyThis wont work on .157 , to root .157 there is another post about it - http://www.waledacdroid.com/2014/11/sony-released-new-update-for-xperia-z1.html
ReplyIf I use this method , and then update to 157 with the companion app, will I lose the root?
ReplyWill this root method work on ZTE ZMAX 4.4.4?
ReplyHow safe would it be to just try it?
Can you please provide Link
ReplyMe too
ReplyI completed the process and apparently everything went fine, nonetheless I ran root checker and it looks like it's not rooted.. Does anyone know why?
Replyme toooooo
Replythe step 2 download cannot be extracted, winrar says.
ReplyDepois q fiz todo processo a TV não funciona por quê?
ReplyMe too. Anyone with a remedy for that?
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