Root Xperia Z C6602/C6603 Running Latest 10.4.1.B.0.101 Firmware [How To – Guide]

Sony Xperia Z is currently running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware. The new firmware soon followed the build number 10.4.B.0.569 and came up with some performance enhancements and bug fixes. While Sony is busy cooking up any further firmwares for it’s former flagships, you may want to root your Xperia Z in case you own one. In case you’ve failed to find any working method to root the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware, you may not worry as you’re on the right spot at the moment.

In the following post we’ll be going through the detailed method leading to the root access on Xperia Z C6602 / C6603 having the latest firmware atop. Before we move any further, you may want to have a brief intro of the root access as some of you might be the first timers.

Rooting your phone gives you complete access over all the data which is apparently locked by the manufacturers. This includes removal of the factory restrictions and making changes to the internal system and the operating system. Gaining the root access gives you the privileges to install various applications to enhance the performance of your device, allows you to remove the built-in applications/programs, helps you to upgrade the battery life of your device & install the apps which require the root access for the proper functionality and modify your device in so many other ways e.g using mods and custom roms. By installing custom recovery, you can flash custom roms in the phone easily. Custom recovery also let’s you backup your current rom and restore it in case of any mishap. There is a laundry list of things you can do after having your device rooted and installed the custom recovery, now once you’re rooted and have installed custom recovery, go ahead and enjoy it on your phone. Here’s our collection of 10 Best Root Apps.

Here are installation instructions:

1. This guide is only for Sony Xperia Z C6602 / C6603. Do not try this on any other model, please check yourdevice’s mode in Settings > About Device.
2. The Root instructions are only for Xperia Z C6602 / C6603 running latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware. Although the firmware build number is specified here, but this guide should work on Xperia Z with all stock firmwares. Check your firmware version in Settings > About Device and make sure that it matches the one mentioned here.
3. Please make sure that your phone’s battery is charged at least over 60%. This is highly recommended in order to prevent any power issues during the recovery flashing process.
4. Backup each and everything on your Android phone as follows:
5. Backup all your important contacts, find the full guide here.
6. Backup all your important sms messages, find the full guide here.
7. Backup all your important call logs, find the full guide here.
8. Backup all your important media content manually. (Copy to your PC.)
9. Backup all your apps / data. If you’ve rooted your device, use Titanium Backup to do so. Follow the full guide here.
10. Backup your current system using a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) if you’ve flashed one. This is recommended in case something goes wrong with rooting your phone, you can use the custom recovery and return to the old working state of your system.
11. Make sure that you read the instructions carefully and applied all precautionary measures. Let’s go ahead.

How to Root Xperia Z Running Latest Android 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101 Firmware:

1. You need to install CWM recovery first. Follow our full guide here to install it on your device.
2. Download Supersu.zip file now.
3. Place the downloaded Supersu.zip file on your phone’s sd card.
4. Now boot into CWM recovery on your phone. To do so, turn off your device first. Now turn it on, as soon as you see the Pink LED, press the Volume Up Key rapidly.
5. You should see the CWM recovery interface shortly.
6. Once in CWM, select “Install Zip > Choose Zip from SDcard > Select SuperSu.zip > Yes”.
7. This will flash SuperSu.zip file, once flashing is complete, reboot your device.
8. Find SuperSu in app drawer now. You can also install Root Checker app from Play Store to check root.
9. Congrats! You’re rooted now!

That’s All! Let us know if the tutorial worked fine for you. In case you got any queries or face any issues regarding this post, please feel free to stop by the comment box below and drop us your words. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks all.