For a while, I never had root access on my Xperia Z. Well, I never really wanted that until I got the 4.3 update from Sony. The latest update contains some bugs that drain battery life due to Google Play Services every time location services are enabled.
Now I have tried everything a normal user would have, but all to no avail. So in the end I had no choice but to seek root access for advanced power saving options. So today I will share how you can root most Xperia devices running on Android 4.3.
Note: The discussion method works on most Xperia devices. However, rooting a device is always risky. So basically, if things don’t go according to plan, you’ll have to fend for yourself.
Root your device using Towelroot
Step 1: Open Android’s settings and enable Activate unknown source under the security menu. This will allow you to install third-party apps using an APK file from your SD card. Next, go to Developer Options and check Enable USB debugging.
Step 2: Once that’s done, download and install the Towelroot app on the device that you want to root. On the website, click on the Lamda sign and download the APK file on your computer. If you download a file with any other extension like TXT or XIP, rename the file to APK and then install.
Step 3: Now just run the app and tap on the button that says make it ra1n. If your device is supported, the app will simply root your device and give you a notification. If your device reboots, it means it cannot be rooted.
Step 4: You will have to download SuperSU to manage root permissions for the apps you install on your device. You can download it from the chainfire website. In the zip file, navigate to public folder and install Superuser.apk. When you install the app, it will update the binaries. If it gives you an error “Failed to update”restart your phone and try again.
If Rooting Towel Failed
If the above method fails, you can try Easy Root Tool, which is said to work on many Xperia Devices. Just make sure you complete Step 1 mentioned above and plug your device into your Windows computer. Now download the file and run install.bat document. Follow the onscreen instructions to root your device.
You may also have to install the SuperSU binaries here.
Conclusion
That’s it, now you can enjoy root access on your Xperia and do all the crazy stuff. Don’t forget to check out how you can Install Xposed on your device and change the system font to start.
If you run into any problems, let us know and we can help you. If possible, include a screenshot of the error message you get when doing root.
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