Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices

zxz0O0 · Jun 16, 2014

This is Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices (first developed for Z1 Compact). It's almost one-click root. The tool should work on Windows, Linux and Mac. Bootloader is untouched! No data is being wiped.

Note: Does not work on latest firmwares of most devices. Check your device forum for a work around (you should be able to flash kernel of old firmware to root and then flash back latest kernel).

What you get

Root
Access to /system rw

Requirements

USB debugging enabled
Settings => About phone => Click 7 times on Android Build to unlock developer options
Unknown sources enabled
Settings => Security
adb drivers installed

How to use

Download the attachment (latest version) and extract it
Start your device and plug it to your computer
Run install.bat and follow the instructions on screen
Congratulations! You should now be rooted.
Don't forget to make a donation

What can you do next

Make a donation to the people involved
Backup TA partition / DRM keys
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Install dualrecovery by [NUT]
Download Z??-lockeddualrecovery2.7.XXX-BETA.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/, run install.bat and select Option #2
Note if you have problems after installing recovery, this thread is not the place to ask for help!
Install SuperSU by Chainfire (recommended!)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en

Confirmed devices

Download v12.4

Thanks to

geohot: Root exploit
MohammadAG: Disable RIC kernel module (Link)
cubeundcube: Disable RIC with findricaddr/writekmem (kmem devices)
[NUT]: Great guy and used some of his scripts as base, testing new builds, helping during development
nhnt11: Fixing mac script and creating hacked mount to disable RIC at boot
xsacha: Manual ric scanner for 4.3 devices since findricaddr does not work there (kmem devices)
Androxyde: Disable RIC on Xperia Z
DooMLoRD: Used his idea of hacking chargemon (old versions of Easy Root Tool)

Changelog

v12
- change kernelmodule_patch.sh
- fix osx script error (different output of cut)
- add message "authorize connection"
- Fixed error in kernelmodule patcher (v12.1)
- Fixed 2 errors in linux script (thanks i-ekho) (v12.2)
- Copy kernel module to system partition (v12.3)
- Fix error in mac script (quote basedir path) (v12.3)
- Fix linux unzipping (thanks luzemario) (v12.4)
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v11 (17129 downloads)
- fix towelzxperia_ert
- add crc patcher for kernel module
- add compatibility for newer z2 firmware
- clean up scripts
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v10 (5797 downloads)
- Improve scripts
- Add some more logging
- Created binary to call libexploit (no more pressing "make it rain")
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v9 (10636 downloads)
- Add device selector if there are multiple adb devices
- Add compatibility for Xperia Z (thanks [NUT] & Androxyde)
- Make it work with new towelroot (https)
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v8 (23320 downloads)
- Fix errors in shell script
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v7 (11960 downloads)
- Update to geohot's towelroot v3
- Fix kernelmodule_patch script
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v6 (3755 downloads)
- Fix root checking
- findricaddr does not work on 4.3 -> use manual method by xsacha (thanks tester Alucarde)
- Add patching for kernel module vermagic
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v5 (11341 downloads)
- Fix batch escaping (thanks [NUT])
- Use geohot's towelroot v2 (no more reboot)
- Add some more logging
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v4 (4790 downloads)
- Fix mac version (install.sh) (thanks nhnt11 for pointing out errors)
- Check if kmem device exist (don't rely on hardcoded device models)
- Added source code of findricaddr and writekmem (thanks RyokoN)
- Automatically download tr.apk by curl (thanks [NUT] for idea)
- Use hacked mount to disable ric at boot instead of chargemon for kmem devices (idea and code by nhnt11)
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v3 (6178 downloads)
- Fix batch syntax error (thanks Kent_XRS)
- Forgot the mention DooMLoRD in install.bat (apologize to him)
- Don't use static address for ric patching on Z2 (thanks DooMLoRD for tip) (credits to cubeundcube for findricaddr)
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v2 (2279 downloads)
- Add linux script
- Add compatibility for Z2 phone
- Add md5 check for tr_signed.apk
- Uninstall towelroot before installing modified version
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v1 (7557 downloads)
- Initial release

XDA:DevDB Information
Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z1

Contributors
zxz0O0, [NUT]

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2014-07-23
Last Updated 2014-11-22

zxz0O0 · Jun 16, 2014

I have an error/question!

stuck at cleaning up
- Close tool and run again.
Click to expand...

Click to collapse
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error: more than one device or emulator
- Uninstall BlueStacks.
Click to expand...

Click to collapse
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stuck at Waiting for device
- Make sure device is connected
- Make sure USB-debugging is enabled
- Make sure no Sony PC Companion or other Sony software is running
- Make sure you have adb drivers installed (Example)
- Make sure the computer is permanently authorized for connection on the phone (you get a dialog the first time you connect)
Click to expand...

Click to collapse
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How to unroot?
- Flash factory firmware in flashtool. Exclude everything except system. No need to wipe anything.
Click to expand...

Click to collapse
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Will I keep root after factory reset?
- Yes. You 'might' have to reinstall SuperSU though (depending on the installation method).
Click to expand...

Click to collapse

zxz0O0 · Jun 16, 2014

Reserved

morfredus · Jun 16, 2014

Hi.
Thanks for this.
But not working :/

Edit.
After rebooting my device, i try another to root and it's work.

But i'ts impossible to update Super SU binary :/

Thanks

g27 · Jun 16, 2014

it seem it was not rooted !!!!

zxz0O0 · Jun 16, 2014

fredoshhh said:
But i'ts impossible to update Super SU binary :/

Thanks

Did you use the SuperSU from market? Because it's a known issue this SuperSU can not update binary. Use latest one from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip

g27 said:
it seem it was not rooted !!!!

What do you mean? Did you check with Root check app? What is the output of install.bat?

g27 · Jun 16, 2014

titanium backup sais not rooted

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how to install su whith the zip file ?

---------- Post added at 07:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 PM ----------

with root checker
sorry this device does not have proper root access

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zxz ? you are here ?

streeterla · Jun 16, 2014

works! Great! :cowboy:

jboukaram · Jun 16, 2014

zxz0O0 said:
Did you use the SuperSU from market? Because it's a known issue this SuperSU can not update binary. Use latest one from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip

how can i install the update for super su

g27 · Jun 16, 2014

ok after a second time it s work
device is rooted with cheker rooter

---------- Post added at 07:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:12 PM ----------

ok it s rooted
how can j install the update of SU ?

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can j use ota update ? with root

Proxxor · Jun 16, 2014

Do i need to backup drm Keys before applying ?

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

morfredus · Jun 16, 2014

zxz0O0 said:
Did you use the SuperSU from market? Because it's a known issue this SuperSU can not update binary. Use latest one from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip

It's ok, it work fine.
Thanks

g27 · Jun 16, 2014

Ok fine it s work

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

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It s possible to update with ôta ?

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

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Can you post the link for dual recovery by nuy please

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zxz0O0 · Jun 16, 2014

g27 said:
can j use ota update ? with root

Yes, you will lose root though. But simply run this again after update.

Proxxor said:
Do i need to backup drm Keys before applying ?

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

No. This does not touch bootloader. It's recommend to backup DRM keys after rooting with this method.

munjeni · Jun 16, 2014

This is only for 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 ?

Beso · Jun 16, 2014

How to UNroot device using this tool? Tnx

Send from my Z1C using tapatalk

twilliams08 · Jun 16, 2014

Works perfectly, rooted and installed recovery in less than 10 minutes

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app

isimsizkullan · Jun 17, 2014

thats awesome news!

but i must ask this, how to install supersu? shall we pull the apk file from the zip and install it manually or flash via stock recovery?

g27 · Jun 17, 2014

isimsizkullan said:
thats awesome news!

but i must ask this, how to install supersu? shall we pull the apk file from the zip and install it manually or flash via stock recovery?

Thé 2 méthode works !

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

isimsizkullan · Jun 17, 2014

g27 said:
Thé 2 méthode works !

Sent from my D5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

sorry cant understand, i meant both working or second one working?

a)install apk which pulled from zip
b)install zip with stock recovery

so which one?

thanks man

by the way i am already rooted with locked bl, thats why i dont try it myself, i am asking this questions to teach others

edit: i think manually installing apk should work according to this
http://www.droidviews.com/root-att-and-verizon-galaxy-s5-without-voiding-knox-warranty/

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