Rooting Sony tablet z2 keeping warranty with locked bootloader

[joth135]

go on this website http://www.mediafire.com/download/hath2562jyxipo3/tr.apk
download easy root kit v8 and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
download tr.apk from 1st link
extract easy root kit
place tr.apk into files folder
then run program
Doesn't work for latest update .314

Works again just download v12 and use towelroot from towelroot homepage for .314

 

[Diomorgan]

Let'try!

 

[thierry94120]

It works perfect. Thanks

 

[Hhunted]

***Edit****

Worked for me.. Thanks!!!

Model no SGP521

 

[Maxim512]

Is this working on the Verizon model?

 

[kishangoyal]

Unroot possible?

After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.

 

[hasona]

After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.

On the Z phones a simple factory reset by the pc companion would do fine in removing anything that could harm the warranty

 

[UgloBuglo]

Works perfectly on a SPG512 with 17.1.1.A.0.402 :highfive:

 

[joth135]

unrooting

After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.

u could search androidtipsz.com unrooting instructions

 

[CollinFX45]

Is this working on the Verizon model?

Also would like to know this. Tempted to try.

-Collin-

 

[arkfirefighter]

Also would like to know this. Tempted to try.

-Collin-

I rooted my Verizon variant with this method and all seems to work ok, had to run it twice however. Installed duel recovery after and making a backup now. All seems to work ok so far. Only thing I've mainly tried is root explorer and it gained SU rights and tested renaming an apk in the system files and worked fine.

 

[CollinFX45]

I rooted my Verizon variant with this method and all seems to work ok, had to run it twice however. Installed duel recovery after and making a backup now. All seems to work ok so far. Only thing I've mainly tried is root explorer and it gained SU rights and tested renaming an apk in the system files and worked fine.

That's great news. I mostly want to just debloat. With dual recovery, can we install ROMs should they ever become available?

-Collin-

 

[Maxim512]

I rooted my Verizon variant with this method and all seems to work ok, had to run it twice however. Installed duel recovery after and making a backup now. All seems to work ok so far. Only thing I've mainly tried is root explorer and it gained SU rights and tested renaming an apk in the system files and worked fine.

Okay I have root I used the v10 easy root. Do I just flash dual recovery even though it clearly stats an unlocked bootloader is needed? I don't flash files if I am not sure of their compatibility. Thanks.

 

[kulvertti]

Okay I have root I used the v10 easy root. Do I just flash dual recovery even though it clearly stats an unlocked bootloader is needed? I don't flash files if I am not sure of their compatibility. Thanks.

No need for unlocked bootloader.

 

[Maxim512]

No need for unlocked bootloader.

Okay thanks I got it working. I don't think anybody has any roms on it yet did they? Stock based or otherwise?

 

[kulvertti]

Okay thanks I got it working. I don't think anybody has any roms on it yet did they? Stock based or otherwise?

As far as I know only CM11.

 

[Maxim512]

As far as I know only CM11.

I knew they had CM11 on the wifi only version. I wasn't sure if they had a Verizon build. I have found it really difficult to find out what is LTE and what is wifi only.

 

[joth135]

After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.

Use superuser and find the option for full unroot

 

[airbus318]

go on this website http://www.mediafire.com/download/hath2562jyxipo3/tr.apk
download easy root kit v8 and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
download tr.apk from 1st link
extract easy root kit
place tr.apk into files folder
then run program
Doesn't work for latest update .314

Works again just download v12 and use towelroot from towelroot homepage for .314

ESET says tr.apk is a TROJAN for me.

 

[UgloBuglo]

ESET says tr.apk is a TROJAN for me.

Most antivirus does that - you'll have to disable the antivirus temporarily to use the exploit.