[Guide] Rooting Xperia M4 Aqua

[Deadrogon]

Doesn't work, says my device isn't supported.
Model - E2303 8GB/Single SIM
Build - 26.3.A.1.33

Same model, build and doesn't work here.

 

[norbbb]

Same model, build and doesn't work here.

Yeah, exact same here.
Here's some additional and maybe useful information which i've found in the past few days:
While on android 5.0 it was possible to use a rootkit which gave you root access even with locked bootloader, on android 6.0 and above it is not possible.

First you need to check if your phone allows the bootloader to be unlocked.
You can do this via service menu:
Dial -> *#*#7378423#*#* -> Service info -> Configuration -> Rooting status
If you see "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO" then your bootloader is locked by your carrier and you can do nothing about it.
If you see "Bootloader unlock allowed: YES" then you can easily unlock your bootloader with adb and fastboot, and then give your phone root access (there's a lot of information how to do it)

Bootloader unlocking (sony specific): https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Rooting: https://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/root-t3421932

 

[papak.p]

hello. My xperia is M4 (E2303)
this message appears "your device is not supported"
What am i doing wrong?
thank you

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Hello again.
Ok, i have just read the all "situation" about unlocking and rooting. I ' ll see what to do
Thank you

 

[agent47.1]

Didn`t work

it didn`t work for me,,when i run install.bat it says your device not supported,,m4 E5323

 

[hossey98]

how do you flash ROMs after rooting ?
tutorial doesnt say nothing bout recovery mode.
or rebooting into it.
PLIS HELP

 

[Spartanixxx]

It says device not supported


My phone is carrier locked. E2353 running android 6.

 

[Ahmed.ssm]

when i open install.bat i see message say's your device is not supported . i already unlocked bootloader
can anyone help ?

 

[papak.p]

rooting xperia m4 aqua

Hello,
Since I had some troubles rooting my Xperia M4 Aqua the other day, I made a video tutorial on how to root it, because it was kinda hard for a newbie like me to root it with the help of other posts on the forums. The tutorial is a step by step tutorial, and I hope it will help newbies like me to root their phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAcze1T4sQ

And for those who would rather root their phone via the textual step by step tutorial, here it is:

1. Go to settings on your phone >about phone>build version and tap the ''build version'' couple of times till you don't get a message saying you're now a developer.

2. Go to developer options>USB debugging and check that.

3. Download these files on your computer desktop:
adb-setup: http://www.mediafire.com/download/kby09bi319h4gvi/adb-setup-1.3.exe
Xperia rootkit: http://www.mediafire.com/download/awrsi78ddjl0x2r/rootkitXperia_E23xx_26.1.X.3.xxx.zip

4. When you have downloaded those files, open adb-setup and install it. Type ''Y'' on every row.

5. Unzip the rootkit folder, and just copy the whole folder (not what's inside the folder, you must copy the whole folder) and paste it to local disk C in the ''adb'' folder.

6. Now plug your Xperia M4 Aqua in the USB which is connected to your PC, and click ''OK'' when a window pops out on your phone for USB debugging.

7. Now, open the ''adb'' folder, and then the rootkit folder and click on the file ''install.bat''

8. Wait for the installing process to be done, your phone will restart once, and when it turns on, just click enter on the cmd windows, and that's it.

Your Xperia M4 Aqua is now rooted. Enjoy.

Hello
I follow the steps and when i click on the file ''install.bat'' this message appears: the device is not supported
what to do next?

thank you

 

[desmo20133]

same problem

Same model, build and doesn't work here.

have same issue did you sort it if so how, cheers

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when i open install.bat i see message say's your device is not supported . i already unlocked bootloader
can anyone help ?

did you sort it same problem here

 

[omkar amale]

Aqua star 2 16gb

 

[Krish_Vihaag]

Hi I got message this message:
- E23xx rootkit 2016/04/20 ---

waiting for device...
DEVICENAME: tulip_ss

Your device is not supported.

--- all finished ---
Press any key to continue . . .

Even I got the same thing.did you succeed?

 

[elpopa]

Root method for Android 6.0 marshmallow bootloader locked?

Hello,
Since I had some troubles rooting my Xperia M4 Aqua the other day, I made a video tutorial on how to root it, because it was kinda hard for a newbie like me to root it with the help of other posts on the forums. The tutorial is a step by step tutorial, and I hope it will help newbies like me to root their phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAcze1T4sQ
.................
Your Xperia M4 Aqua is now rooted. Enjoy.

Hello tx for this, it works on android 5 very easy.

Is there a method to root / install twrp on M4 Aqua Android 6.0 marshmallow for phone with bootloader locked (and bootloader cannot be unlocked) ???

thank you!

 

[Hyoni]

Even I got the same thing.did you succeed?

I got the same one here

 

[7564321]

Even I got the same thing.did you succeed?

Not in this way, I give up and install custom kernel and Rom. I have root now.

 

[pratik16590]

my xperia not supported

i tried to root my xperia m4aqua dual but got a message your phone is not supported help me rooting my fonw

 

[ErsteElf]

My E2303: "Device not supported" - tulip_ss as device name

Hi there, thanks for the wonderful tool.
I experienced the same, that was mentionned above. My device got detected as "tulip_ss" and it says "device not supported".
My M4 aqua is a "E2303", android version 6.0.1

Any chance to help me?

Thanks a lot for your helpo
Klaus

 

[Kerollos Fakhry]

it gives me that your device is not supported . And my device is m4 E2333 ... please any quick replay by any way. thanks

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Not in this way, I give up and install custom kernel and Rom. I have root now.

please can you tell me how did you made it ... Thanks

 

[zakihos]

not supported -_-

doesn't work on my sony e2303 26.3.A.1.33

 

[Tuffy500]

Trying to root my xperia M4 aqua e2303. Can load install but get a message saying:
DEVICENAME: tulip_ss
Your device is not supported.

Any ideas?

 

[Hi7m3up]

Hello tx for this, it works on android 5 very easy.

Is there a method to root / install twrp on M4 Aqua Android 6.0 marshmallow for phone with bootloader locked (and bootloader cannot be unlocked) ???

thank you!

The only way to root a marshmallow m4 with an unlockable bootloader is to downgrade the firmware to lollipop and get root with auto root or king root ect.
There are no other ways ,its not ideal i know, you would probably be better off leaving it as it is and moving on to another phone that can be unlocked, good luck.