[Q] Please do a step by step on how to root Z1 with lollipop

[PadmeGaius]

I want to root my xperia z1 running on lollipop. may someone please do a step by step guide on how to root it. thanks!

 

[ice286]

i made succesfully in this way:

- flashed via Flashtool C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IT 1276-0557.ftf ( cause i'm on .242 non rooted)
- set it up
- root with EasyRootTool v12.3
- installed super SU via Playstore
- installed locked dualrecovery with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA. via installer
- wiped cache and dalvik
- flashed via TWRP C6903_Customized MEL_1278-9220_14.5.A.0.242_R1D flashable-signed.zip (pre-rooted)
- wiped cache and dalvik and make factory reset
- installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.9-RELEASE. via installer

all works fine, installed also exposed FW and some modules with no problems.

 

[Mohammedkm]

I want to root my xperia z1 running on lollipop. may someone please do a step by step guide on how to root it. thanks!

Me too need the same. i was on kitkat 4.4.4 rooted with flashtool. rootaccess is no more after upgrading to lollipop.any help will be apreciated.

 

[wuhoatu]

i made succesfully in this way:

- flashed via Flashtool C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IT 1276-0557.ftf ( cause i'm on .242 non rooted)
- set it up
- root with EasyRootTool v12.3
- installed super SU via Playstore
- installed locked dualrecovery with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA. via installer
- wiped cache and dalvik
- flashed via TWRP C6903_Customized MEL_1278-9220_14.5.A.0.242_R1D flashable-signed.zip (pre-rooted)
- wiped cache and dalvik and make factory reset
- installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.9-RELEASE. via installer

all works fine, installed also exposed FW and some modules with no problems.

Thanks. But I think this is exactly How to install Pre-rooted Lolipop, not doing the root progress.

 

[ice286]

Thanks. But I think this is exactly How to install Pre-rooted Lolipop, not doing the root progress.

You are right, but at the end what's the difference? considering that is always preferable a clean install, just a couple of minutes..
btw, at the moment, i know is the only way.

 

[dzoanhuy]

for Unlocked bootloader:

- connect flash mode and flash full 14.5.A.0.242 ftf rom via FlashTool
- connect phone at fastboot and flash boot.img which have custom recovery
- boot at recovery and flash SuperSU, dual recovery
- power off device
- connect flash mode and flash 14.5.A.0.242 ftf rom via FlashTool with exclude : partition, ta, system
- power on your phone and enjoy

tested with C6903 14.3.A.0.757 Generic SG 1276-7937_R3C.ftf
SuperSU and dual recovery attached

 

[Josh.L.Wang]

Too lazy to go back to 4.4.4. Will it work if I try flashing 4.4.4 kernel with flashtool, root with easyroot, and then flash 5.0.2 kernel back? Or am I gonna brick my device during the process?

 

[squashbuff]

i made succesfully in this way:

- flashed via Flashtool C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IT 1276-0557.ftf ( cause i'm on .242 non rooted)
- set it up
- root with EasyRootTool v12.3
- installed super SU via Playstore
- installed locked dualrecovery with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA. via installer
- wiped cache and dalvik
- flashed via TWRP C6903_Customized MEL_1278-9220_14.5.A.0.242_R1D flashable-signed.zip (pre-rooted)
- wiped cache and dalvik and make factory reset
- installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.9-RELEASE. via installer

all works fine, installed also exposed FW and some modules with no problems.

Thanks for the guide. Has anyone tried a dirty flash using this method - without the factory reset? Would it work?

 

[wuhoatu]

for Unlocked bootloader:

- connect flash mode and flash full 14.5.A.0.242 ftf rom via FlashTool
- connect phone at fastboot and flash boot.img which have custom recovery
- boot at recovery and flash SuperSU, dual recovery
- power off device
- connect flash mode and flash 14.5.A.0.242 ftf rom via FlashTool with exclude : partition, ta, system
- power on your phone and enjoy

tested with C6903 14.3.A.0.757 Generic SG 1276-7937_R3C.ftf
SuperSU and dual recovery attached

Is there any dual recovery for LB Lolipop?

 

[Jorge Luis Alves]

i made succesfully in this way:

- flashed via Flashtool C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IT 1276-0557.ftf ( cause i'm on .242 non rooted)
- set it up
- root with EasyRootTool v12.3
- installed super SU via Playstore
- installed locked dualrecovery with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA. via installer
- wiped cache and dalvik
- flashed via TWRP C6903_Customized MEL_1278-9220_14.5.A.0.242_R1D flashable-signed.zip (pre-rooted)
- wiped cache and dalvik and make factory reset
- installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.9-RELEASE. via installer

all works fine, installed also exposed FW and some modules with no problems.

Please I need help. I did all that you said, but in all recoverys appear the message "E: Unable to mount '/ system,'" the recovery does not mounts the directory / system. I've tried reinstalling the rom and redo the XZDualRecovery, but the same thing happens. Can you help me? I'm desperate.

 

[asbesto]

i made succesfully in this way:

- flashed via Flashtool C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IT 1276-0557.ftf ( cause i'm on .242 non rooted)
- set it up
- root with EasyRootTool v12.3
- installed super SU via Playstore
- installed locked dualrecovery with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA. via installer
- wiped cache and dalvik
- flashed via TWRP C6903_Customized MEL_1278-9220_14.5.A.0.242_R1D flashable-signed.zip (pre-rooted)
- wiped cache and dalvik and make factory reset
- installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.9-RELEASE. via installer

all works fine, installed also exposed FW and some modules with no problems.

Hello, I followed your guide and everything works perfectly!

However, I noticed that you specified you installed the xposed module. Can you please send me a link for a working version?

Thank you very much!

 

[trinidaddysan]

sorry that this is not the issue, but I would ask since you broke my sim card tray , my sony LT39 Z1S the tmobile , not only those trays appear there from other sony z1 LH39 . I can use a sim tray Sony xperia z1 LH39 in my tmobile Sony xperia z1 LT39 ?

 

[ice286]

i have installed this:
flashed xposed-arm-20150308.zip
install XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha2.apk

sorry, i dont know how insert link...

 

[ice286]

Please I need help. I did all that you said, but in all recoverys appear the message "E: Unable to mount '/ system,'" the recovery does not mounts the directory / system. I've tried reinstalling the rom and redo the XZDualRecovery, but the same thing happens. Can you help me? I'm desperate.

sincerely i dont know why . . verify that TWRP is 2.8.5 , i read that the latest 2.8.6 have some issues

 

[giannism13]

i made succesfully in this way:

- flashed via Flashtool C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IT 1276-0557.ftf ( cause i'm on .242 non rooted)
- set it up
- root with EasyRootTool v12.3
- installed super SU via Playstore
- installed locked dualrecovery with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA. via installer
- wiped cache and dalvik
- flashed via TWRP C6903_Customized MEL_1278-9220_14.5.A.0.242_R1D flashable-signed.zip (pre-rooted)
- wiped cache and dalvik and make factory reset
- installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.9-RELEASE. via installer

all works fine, installed also exposed FW and some modules with no problems.

Is there any way to root directly from official lollipop without downgrading to kitkat?
Also, if I root with your method will I be able to receive future OTA updates without bricking my phone?

 

[jonke11]

I just hotbooted KK kernel, flashed root and custom recover , done, phone booted with stock LP kernel with root and custom recovery.
Its really easy

 

[Josh.L.Wang]

Do you have an unlocked bootloader? Did you face any issue when you try to boot up the 5.0.2 firmware with 4.4.4 kernel?

 

[Jorge Luis Alves]

for Unlocked bootloader:

- connect flash mode and flash full 14.5.A.0.242 ftf rom via FlashTool
- connect phone at fastboot and flash boot.img which have custom recovery
- boot at recovery and flash SuperSU, dual recovery
- power off device
- connect flash mode and flash 14.5.A.0.242 ftf rom via FlashTool with exclude : partition, ta, system
- power on your phone and enjoy

tested with C6903 14.3.A.0.757 Generic SG 1276-7937_R3C.ftf
SuperSU and dual recovery attached

Where do I find the boot.img with dual recovery for the LP?