Sony has updated its flagship device Xperia Z1 to latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with the build number 14.2.A.0.290, the new update has fixed the camera bug upon unlocking the bootloader, there is a number of performance enhancements, some new ringtones, themes are added as well.
In case you don’t know about Sony Xperia Z1 yet, then let’s have a look at the device’s specs and features first. Xperia Z1 flaunts a beautiful 5 inches full HD display with 441 ppi. A 20.7 MP camera sensor is placed at the back, by far the best camera in a smartphone I’ve ever seen. On the front there is a 2 MP camera. Sony has used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 Quad Core CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz to power up the device, while a RAM of 2 GB is also there and Adreno 33o GPU is set inside. Under the hood a massive 3000 mAh battery is fixed.
While some of you might have updated your device to the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware and now looking out for a way to root your device, you’ll probably end up finding no method, or finding a method that is not easy at all. Rooting Xperia Z1 on latest 14.2.A.0.290 firmware is possible if you have a CWM or TWRP recovery installed in your phone, you just got to flash SuperSu using the recovery. To make it even more easier for you, I’ve explained the method in detail below. But before we head towards the method, let’s have a look on what is a custom recovery [CWM / TWRP] and what are the advantages of having it installed.
A custom recovery allows you to install custom roms, mods etc. Along with these, you can make a Nandroid backup, this helps you a lot as you can move back to the previous working state of your phone at any time you want if you have backed up your current system. In some cases, to root the phone you need to flash SuperSu.zip file in the custom recovery, having installed the recovery may help you while in some casesto install the recovery easily, you need to have the phone rooted. You can also wipe cache and dalvik cache of your phone using a custom recovery.
Pre Requisites:
Update: The method works fine for Xperia Z1 C6902 as well.
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How to Install TWRP / CWM Recovery on Xperia Z1 C6903 and C6902:
Download your desired recovery.img file:
How to Root Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 and C6902:
That’s all. In case you got any queries, face any difficulties regarding this post, please feel free to stop by the comment box below. We will try our best to sort it our for you.
Credits: MohammadAG
This post was last modified on December 23, 2013 10:45 pm
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Is it possible to attain root in the xperia Z1 C6902 using the above said method?
@subinmathews:disqus C6903 and C6902 are almost same. You can try this method If you wish, if it doesn't root you will get an error flashing the CWM, or if something goes wrong you can simply re flash the stock 4.3 again using Flash Tool. But I've tested this only on C6903, so made this guide.
Followed your rooting instructions to the word and I did attain root on C6902. THANK YOU!!!
@subinmathews:disqus Thanks for the Feedback :) Merry Christmas and Have a great day.
Merry Christmas to you too and have a great day!!
How about C6902?
@sophearun:disqus C6903 and C6902 are almost same. You can try this method If you wish, if it doesn't root you will get an error flashing the CWM, or if something goes wrong you can simply re flash the stock 4.3 again using Flash Tool. But I've tested this only on C6903, so made this guide.
Thanks you so much Admin i will try it this nigh, you are great man.. :)
@sophearun:disqus Thanks for the Feedback :) Merry Christmas and Have a great day.
This is great! I've yet to try this on my Z1. However, you mentioned in your Pre Requisites that "Your device must have an unlocked bootloader", Where there are other mentions that it is possible on a locked bootloader. Is this possible? And has this been tested?
@yolean:disqus Sorry, this method doesn't work on locked bootloader, and yes I've rooted my very own Z1 so I explained the method here as well. Good Luck.
Can I root it without SD Card?
@metin_g_ven:disqus yes, place it on internal storage and things should work fine :) Good Luck.
Confirmed working on 6903 without any issue. Coming from rooted 257 with locked bootloader. Upgraded to 290 via OTA. Root lost after upgrade. Followed your guide to unlock bootloader and flash philz recovery + SuperSu. Regain root access within 30 mins. Thank you
@disqus_adxicIeuBJ:disqus thanks for the feed back :) Have a great day.
FINALLY! I rooted my Xperia Z1 by Unlocking my Bootloader first then rooting proper... by the way.. can i still get the latest Software update through OTA? and does the future update will remove the root?
@santoslorenz:disqus Glad that you've rooted it now. You may not receive the OTA update, perhaps if you still receive it, It is recommended not to install it, you may update it manually using flash tool and root the firmware once again after that.
will the future update resets my Device? or flashing the new update will reset my phone?
Dear Sir,
I have done exactly same as you told till where you Say "Hit Enter and it will quickly flash CWM / TWRP recovery in your Xperia Z1." it doesn't show as your Screenshot, mine is somewhat different and it doesn't flash the img file (mine is boot.img), so i am unable to see the Custom Recovery. Kindly Suggest, have a look at the screen shot. Thanks in advance.
I'm getting the same thing. How did you resolve it?
Hi I have the same problem. I tried every way and also I disconnected it but nothing happens
what do I have to do then?
@disqus_gVZbow7RjM:disqus connection problems, please checkout your phone and drivers.
Never mind its done now... thanks for all the support.. i ll post ur website on my FB pages, also i ll suggest people to come on your website for any help..
Here is one suggestion Can you put up a page for List of Custom ROM's which are stable and the best to try on for Xperia Z1 and how to Flash them.. Thanks in advance
@abhimanyu_singh_chauhan:disqus Glad that your issue has been resolved, thanks for your feedback and appreciating our work :) Keep visiting for more how to's. Yes, We'll surely look upon your suggestion and bring a list right here very soon. Have a great day :)
how did u resolve it? im getting the same problem.
I've successfully unlocked the bootloader, booted in Phil'z recovery, and tried to "reboot now" in order to copy the SuperSU.zip on the internal SD card. When I selected the reboot system now, the recovery asked to install it automatically or something like that. I selected "No" and it rebooted. Now I can't get into recovery anymore, and there is no root >.< I flashed the other 2 recoveries as well, but it just won't boot in any of them.
Any help ?
Thanks!
@disqus_9moVSrAEVn:disqus try booting into recovery using adb command: adb reboot recovery. If you still couldn't get it, flash the firmware once again completely, and then flash philz CWM - and Flash SuperSu.zip at the same time. It should work fine.
Got it to finally work by flashing Phil'z again. Thank you !
@disqus_9moVSrAEVn:disqus Your welcome! Stay tuned for more how to's.