How To Root Sony Xperia E C1504 Easiest Method

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Warnings:

Below are some warning statements that you must be knowing before preparing to Root or Install Custom Rom in your Sony Xperia E Android Smartphone:

• Rooting/Installing Custom ROM is not an authorized process hence you’ll be losing all your warranty benefits over your Sony Xperia E after Rooting/Installing it.
• There are certain risks of damaging your Android Smartphone while Rooting/Installing Custom ROM in it. Hence, it is recommended that you proceed at your own risk and we are not to be held responsible even if your Smartphone gets damaged during or after completing the Rooting/Custom ROM installation process.
• You might not receive any future official software or firmware updates after rooting andinstalling Custom ROM in your Sony Xperia E.

Before You Begin:

1. Only tested on Sony Xperia E C1504
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia E USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device. Click Here, If you don't know how to enable.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

Download Required Files:

• Download Kingo Root Tool

How To Root Sony Xperia E:

• Follow all instructions given above.
• Download and install Kingo root tool in your windows based PC.
• Open Kingo Root Tool after installation.
• Connect your device to PC with USB cable.
• Now, Let him install drivers in your PC.
• Now the Kingo Root Tool will show Disconnect Your Device message.
• Unplug your device from PC.
• When Kingo Root Tool show Installation Succeeded, Reconnect your device to PC with USB Cable.
• Tap always allow and click OK on your device when prompted.
• Now click on Root button and wait for it to finish.
• Once done, it’ll reboot and you are all done!

How To Root Sony Xperia Acro S

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Warnings:

Below are some warning statements that you must be knowing before preparing to Root or Install Custom Rom in your Sony Xperia Acro S Android Smartphone:

• Rooting/Installing Custom ROM is not an authorized process hence you’ll be losing all your warranty benefits over your Sony Xperia Acro S after Rooting/Installing it.
• There are certain risks of damaging your Android Smartphone while Rooting/Installing Custom ROM in it. Hence, it is recommended that you proceed at your own risk and we are not to be held responsible even if your Smartphone gets damaged during or after completing the Rooting/Custom ROM installation process.
• You might not receive any future official software or firmware updates after rooting andinstalling Custom ROM in your Sony Xperia Acro S.

Before You Begin:

1. Only tested on Sony Xperia Acro S with latest firmware only.
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Acro S USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device. Click Here, If you don’t know how to enable.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

Download Required Files:

• flashtool-0.9.11.0-windows.exe
• Xperia_Acro_S_LT26w_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf (Link available in this post) (According To Firmware)
• Xperia_Acro_S_LT26w_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf (Link available in this post) (According To Firmware)
• DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip (or latest version, link available in this post)

How To Root Sony Xperia Acro S:

• Follow all the instructions given above.
• Download all files from Download Section.
• Install flashtool .exe file in your PC.
• After installation of flashtool, Copy Xperia_Acro_S_LT26w_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf  to C:\Flashtool\firmwares on your harddrive.
• Now open the flashtool application and click on flash icon (One with a thunder symbol).
• You will see two options  Flash Mode and Fastboot Mode, Select Flash Mode option.
• Choose Xperia_Acro_S_LT26w_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf and click on OK.  Follow the on-screen instructions on how to boot your device into fastboot mode and connect your device.  Also, make sure “No Final Verification” is marked.
• Now it will reboot your device.
• Now Enable USB Debugging and Unknow Sources installation in your device.
• Connect your device to PC with USB cable.
• Make sure Flash Tool is not running on your PC now. Terminate Flash Tool from task manager.
• Now extract DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip on desktop.
• Open the extracted folder and double-click on runme_win.bat.
• Follow on-screen instructions and wait to completion of process.
• Your device is rooted now.
• Now flash the original kernel on your device.
• Copy Xperia_Acro_S_LT26w_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf  to C:\Flashtool\firmwares on your harddrive.
• Now open the flashtool application and click on flash icon (One with a thunder symbol).
• You will see two options  Flash Mode and Fastboot Mode, Select Flash Mode option.
• Choose Xperia_Acro_S_LT26w_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf and click on OK.  Follow the on-screen instructions on how to boot your device into fastboot mode and connect your device.  Also, make sure “No Final Verification” is marked.
• Now it will reboot your device.

How To Root and Install CWM Recovery On Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Easy Method

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Warnings:

Below are some warning statements that you must be knowing before preparing to Root or Install Custom Rom in your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Android Smartphone:

• Rooting/Installing Custom ROM is not an authorized process hence you’ll be losing all your warranty benefits over your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact after Rooting/Installing it.
• There are certain risks of damaging your Android Smartphone while Rooting/Installing Custom ROM in it. Hence, it is recommended that you proceed at your own risk and we are not to be held responsible even if your Smartphone gets damaged during or after completing the Rooting/Custom ROM installation process.
• You might not receive any future official software or firmware updates after rooting andinstalling Custom ROM in your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.

Before You Begin:

1. Only tested on Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. You need to unlock its bootloader. Click Here to unlock its bootloader. Please note that unlocking will reset your device completely. Backup your important data first.
4. Download Sony Xperia Z1 Compact USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
6. Download and setup Android SDK on your PC. Follow full setup guide here.
7. Enable USB Debugging on your device. Click Here, If you don’t know how to enable.
8. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
9. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

Download Required Files:

• DooMLoRD's Custom Kernel for Z1 Compact
• SuperUser Zip File

How To Root and Install CWM Recovery:

• Download and copy Z1c_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW.img ( DooMLoRD Custom Kernel Download from above) file to the platform-tools folder on your computer. This directory is found in Android SDK.
• Now turn off the phone, then press and hold the Volume Up button and connect the device to the computer with a USB-cable to boot your device into Fastboot Mode.
• Launch a command prompt in the platform-tools folder. To do this, press Shift + Right-click at an empty space in the folder where the Fastboot and the .img file are present. See picture below:

[su_box title="Now Type following command in cmd window and hit enter:"]fastboot flash boot Z1c_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW.img[/su_box]

[su_box title="When the kernel image is flashed, issue the following line and hit enter button again:"]fastboot reboot[/su_box]

• Now your device will reboot. CWM custom recovery is successfully installed in your device.
• Copy the downloaded SuperUser zip file in root folder of your device.
• Turn your phone off and then turn it on. Just as the notification LED lights up, press the Volume Up/Down key for a couple of times. You should now enter the CWM Recovery mode.
• Using the volume keys, scroll to “install zip” option and select the UPDATE-SuperSU-vx.xx.zip.
• Confirm the installation by pressing the Power button.
• Finally, return to the main menu in CWM and select “reboot system now” option.
• Now your device will reboot again.
• SuperUser app is installed in your device. Now open Google Playstore and install Busybox installer in your device.

How To Root Sony Xperia Z Ultra 

1. Before You Begin:

1. Working for Sony Xperia Z Ultra 510 & 493 LTE Firmwares with Unlocked Bootloader
2. Install Custom Recovery From Here
3. Windows-based computer or laptop.
4. Download Sony Xperia Z Ultra USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony Companion.
6. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
7. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
8. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Pre-Rooted Stock Firmware

3. How To Root Sony Xperia Z Ultra:

1. Unlock bootloader of your device first.
2. Install CWM and TWRP custom recovery in your device first.Click Here
3. Download the Pre-rooted stock firmware file.
4. Transfer the pre-rooted firmware to your device's external storage.
5. Now Press Power+Volume Up button until Sony Logo to boot into recovery mode (Make sure custom recovery is installed Click Here if not installed).
6. Now you are in CWM custom recovery.
7. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset and select yes to confirm then Wipe Cache Partition and select yes to confirm and at last Wipe Dalvik Cache from advanced menu and select yes to confirm.
8. Now go back to Recovery Home and select install zip from sd card then select choose zip from internal sdcard.
9. Select the download and transfered pre-rooted stock firmware and select yes to confirm the installation.
10. After successful installation, go back to recovery menu.
11. Select reboot system now.

Congrats!!! your Sony Xperia Z Ultra is rooted now...Enjoy :D

How To Install CWM Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP

How To Install Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP

If You Want To Root Your Device Click Here

1. Before You Begin:

1. Working for Sony Xperia SP with Unlocked Bootloader
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia SP USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Kernel For Sony Xperia SP
2. Fastboot+ADB(20926)

3. Install Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP:

1. Unlock Bootloader of your device first.
2. Download & Extract the Fastboot folder from the Fastboot+ADB zip file at your desktop.
3. Download the Kernel_en.elf and copy it to the Fastboot>Win32 folder.
4. Rename the copied Kernel_en.elf to Kernel.elf
5. Turn Off your device completely.
6. Enter into fastboot mode by connecting your device to PC with USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
7. Now open the Folder Fastboot>Win32 and Press & Hold Shift key and press right click of mouse and select open command window here.
8. A CMD window will appear on the desktop.
9. Type fastboot flash boot kernel.elf to flash the kernel in your device.
10. After the process complete turn off your device (Press & Hold Power Button)

CWM Custom Recovery is installed in your device...

How To Root Sony Xperia U Easy Method

How To Root Sony Xperia U Easiest Method

1. Before You Begin:

1. You must have a Sony Xperia U (Please Don’t use it in any other device,If you want other help contact us)
2. You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop for this Procedure.
3. Enable USB Debugging in your device (Learn How to Enable USB Debugging from Here
4. Download & Install Sony Xperia U USB Drivers in your Windows Based PC or Laptop.Connect your device with PC for complete the installation.
5. Make sure your device have 50% battery left (If  not charge your device  first)
6. Make a Backup of your Data for safety.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Bin4ry Tool For Xperia U

3. Root Sony Xperia U:

1. Please follow all the steps given in Before You Begin section for safe rooting.
2. Extract the Bin4ry Tool in your PC (Download link given above).
3. Now connect your device to PC with USB cable, let him complete the USB drivers installation first.
4. Now open the Bin4ry tool extracted folder.
5. You see a RunMe.bat file in the folder.
6. Open the Runme.bat file in you PC.
7. Some options will appear in your PC screen.
8. Select 1st- Normal Mode from the options.
9. Follow the onscreen instructions , In few minutes your device get root access.

Now you Sony Xperia U is rooted....Enjoys the limitless experiance :D

How To Root Sony Xperia M Cl904/I905 (Easy Method)

How To Root Sony Xperia Cl904 or Cl905

1. Before You Begin:

1. You must have a Sony Xperia M (Please Don’t use it in any other device,If you want other help contact us)
2. Enable USB Debugging in your device.Learn How to Enable USB Debugging from Here
3. Download & Install Sony Xperia M USB Drivers in your Windows Based PC or Laptop.Connect your device with PC for complete the installation.
4. Make sure your device have 50% battery left (If  not charge your device  first)
5. Make a Backup of your Data for safety.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Framaroot App

3. How To Root Sony Xperia M:

1. Use Your device for this method.
2. Download Framaroot.apk (Link Given in Download Section).
3. Now install this apk file into your device.
4. Now visit App Drawer , You will find a Framaroot app there.
5. Launch Framaroot app in your device.
6. In Framaroot app you will see a List of Exploits.
7. Select GANDELF exploit from the list.
8. You should see Success message.
9. Now reboot your device.
10. You find SuperSu app in your device….Your Device is rooted

How To Install Custom CWM Recovery In Sony Xperia Z (Unlocked Bootloaders)

We have also Rooting method for Sony Xperia Z Click Here after rooting you can also overclock your device from Here

Now its time to install custom recovery in Sony Xperia Z for getting more from it

1. Before You Begin:

1. Sony Xperia Z with Unlocked Bootloader only (Don't try in any other device)
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Z USB driver for Windows and install in your computer
4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. CWM Custom Recovery
2. Fastboot+ADB(20926)

3. Installing Custom Recovery On Sony Xperia Z:

1. Download & Extract Fastboot zip file in C Drive of you PC you will find a Fastboot & Adb folder in it.
2. Download & Extract Custom Recovery zip file and you will find a boot.img in it.
3. Copy boot.img file in the Fastboot & Adb  > Win32 folder.
4. Switch off your device to enter into “fastboot mode” by pressing and holding “Volume Up” button and immediately connect your phone via USB cable to your computer. And wait until the “LED lights up” with “blue color“.
5. Now open Win32 folder and  Press & hold shift key and press right click of mouse and click on Open Command Window Here.
6. And then type“fastboot flash boot boot.img"
7. After the successful flashing, Reboot your device and now you can use CWM Recovery in you device.

So, Here your work done :) Enjoy....:D

How To Install Custom CWM Recovery In Sony Xperia Z (Locked Bootloaders)

Sony Xperia Z operates on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform with Android 4.2.2 update support, and is packed with a host of features and hi-end technology, including a 5''Full HD 1080p Bravia 2 Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture Cyber-Shot camera and 4G LTE. In addition, the Xperia Z features Sony's Walkman technology for audio playback.

Another unique and interesting feature is being water and dust resistance that Sony Xperia Z offers.

Speaking at the launch of the smartphone, Dennis Van Schie, Corporate Vice President, Head of Sales & Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications, said "2013 will be a breakthrough year for Sony in the mobile sector.  We are delivering on our objective to combine the best of Sony for an outstanding user experience.We have also Rooting method for Sony Xperia Z Click Here after rooting you can also overclock your device from Here

1. Before You Begin:

1. Sony Xperia Z with Locked Bootloader only,If your device bootloader is unlocked try this method (Don't try in any other device)
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Z USB driver for Windows and install in your computer
4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
6. Enable USB Debugging on your device.Don't know how enable follow this guide
7. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
8. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. CWM Custom Recovery

3. Installing Custom Recovery On Sony Xperia Z:

1. Download & Extract Custom Recovery zip file in your desktop.
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on , follow this guide if you don't know how to enable.
3. Connect you Device via USB Cable to PC.(Don't launch or Skip PC Companion).
4. Now open the extracted folder of Custom Recovery and you will find a install.bat file in it.
5. Launch Install.bat file by douleclick.
6. A script will open and start flashing recovery in your device.
7. After successful flashing of reovery, reboot your device....
8. To enter in recovery mode , press volume up & down when green led is light up during booting.

Congrats!! custom recovery is successfully installed in you device...

How To Overclock Sony Xperia Z

Leaving no stone unturned, the Xperia Z gives you everything you need to make work and play absolutely amazing. To start with, the phone is powered by the powerful 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro with 2 GB RAM. To enhance your user-experience on the Sony Xperia Z is the 5 inch TFT capacitive, full HD touchscreen.

Two things you have to love about this screen are the Touch Gesture feature that makes the screen exceptionally responsive making all those slides and scrolls smooth as ever and secondly you have to love the brilliance of theBRAVIA Engine 2 that gives you increased image quality, sharpness, contrast and saturation for an enjoyable viewing experience. To top it off, the Xperia Z employs the Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS to give you all you need from this phone.

To further impress is the 13 MP primary camera with 16x digital zoom and an LED flash. The phone has a 2 MP secondary camera and full HD video recording. With 3D Surround Sound, you enjoy mind-blowing clarity on the music and video players as well as the FM radio.

But Today we will show you how to make your device more Faster,Smoother by Overclocking you Sony Xperia Z.

1. Before Your Begin:

1. Your Device must be Rooted and Custom Recovery & Unlocked Bootloader (If your device if not rooted and unlocked & custom recovery please follow this guide).

2. Download Required Files:

1. DoomKernel (Donate DoomLord for his great work)

3. Overclocking Of Sony Xperia Z:

1. Plug in your device via USB.
2. Copy the kernel .zip file to the internal storage of your device.
3. Unplug the device.
4. Open XZRecovery (should be installed by the end of out how to root procedure) and click Reboot Recovery.
5. Once in recovery mode, tap Backup, swipe to backup, and then wait for it to backup.
6. Hit back.
7. Tap Install and scroll down to find the kernel .zip file and install it.
8. Once it’s flashed, hit back.
9. Hit Reboot > System.
10. Go to the Play Store.
11. Search for and install No-frills CPU Control.
12. Open No-frills CPU Control.
13. Make sure Set on Boot is OFF.
14. Tap on the Max Clock Frequency dropdown and select the next highest frequency (do NOT jump to the highest frequency), then hit Apply, and then use the phone for a bit normally.
15. If there are no issues, then go back to the app and try the next highest frequency, then hit Apply, and then use the phone for a bit normally.
16. Repeat until you get to the highest frequency the device will allow (if it crashes or reboots then you know to use the frequency just below that one that it didn’t crash on).
17. Once you’ve settled on a new max frequency, you can check Set on Boot to have it automatically apply the new max frequency every time the phone starts (you wouldn’t want to set this before you know which frequency is good for you because otherwise if it crashed from a frequency it would just constantly crash since that frequency would be set every time the phone turned on).

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How To Root Sony Xperia ZR on Android 4.2.2 Jellybean

A smartphone that is built to encourage the adventurer in you, the Sony Xperia ZR lets you live a little. Built to be super durable, the phone supports a single GSM microSIM and sports the Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system which is both intuitive and functional.

A super powerful 1.5 GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad Core processor backed by 2 GB of RAM is what keeps the phone going even underwater, without lag or hitches, allowing you to perform multiple tasks and launch multiple applications at the same time. The smartphone also boats of Adreno 320 graphics for an impressive gaming experience that will be appreciated even if you are not a gamer.

And If you have Sony Xperia ZR and you want to install Custom Roms ,Kernels , Some tweaks etc. You must Root your device first

So,We will show you how to root Sony Xperia ZR running on Android 4.2.2 Jellybean

1. Before You Begin:

1. You must have a Sony Xperia ZR :p (Please Don't use it in any other device,If you want other help contact us)
2. You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop for this Procedure.
3. Enable USB Debugging in your device (Learn How to Enable USB Debugging from Here
4. Download & Install Sony Xperia ZR USB Drivers in your Windows Based PC or Laptop.Connect your device with PC for complete the installation.
5. Make sure your device have 50% battery left (If  not charge your device  first)
6. Make a Backup of your Data for safety.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Easy Rooting Toolkit : Here (This Toolkit is provided by DoomLord,Donate him and appreciate his work)

3. Rooting of Sony Xperia ZR running Android 4.2.2 Jellybean:

1. Download & Extract Easy Rooting Toolkit zip file in a empty folder of your PC or Laptop.
2. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled in your device.
3. Now connect you Xperia ZR to PC with USB Cable.
4. Don't open Sony PC Companion or any other software in you PC
5. Now open the folder where Easy Rooting Toolkit is extracted and you will find a rumme.bat file their.
6. Now launch the Runme.bat file by Double Clicking on it.
7. Now a CMD window open in your PC screen.
8. Read and Follow the instructions carefully give into the CMD window
9. When the Script finish excution,Reboot your device
10. If you are facing any issue in rebooting then please follow this method of fixing Here.
11. If your device is rebooted successfully,you should have root access now

How To Root Sony Xperia L on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware 15.0.A.1.36

Sony Xperia L have been officially unveiled back in May 2013. With the dual core 1.0GHz Snapdragon processor, Xperia L performs fair enough to support daily usage i.e surfing internet, music or game. However, with memory of 1GB RAM, it does has better performance than other budget smartphone in the market in term of speed and stability (not laggy even in newer Android version). Sony Xperia L is released merely one month, XDA developers already came out with the pre-rooted kernel which helps to root your Sony Xperia L. A big thanks given to Rachit Rawat, the great initiator behind the screen that works this out for the Xperia L users. With the installation of pre-rooted kernel, busybox will be installed and together with latest su binary, thanks to the autoroot feature.

BY EditAndroid

1. Before You Begin:

1. Only for Sony Xperia SP with Unlocked Bootloader.
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia SP USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Downloading Required Files:

1. Extended Stock Kernel

3. Install Recovery in the Sony Xperia SP:

1. Unlock Sony Xperia SP bootloader. Proceed to official Sony website and unlock your device.
2. Proceed after you have successfully unlocked the bootloader.
3. Setup fastboot in your computer if you do not have it. (How to setup ADB and Fastboot driver with Android SDK). Skip if you have done in Step 1.
4. Once you have completed the setup, copy adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll from C:\\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools and fastboot.exe in C:\\android-sdk-windows\tools to a new folder at the desktop, renamed it as fastboot.
5. Download kernel_en.elf to the fastboot folder. Rename kernel_en.elf to kernel.elf. 
6. Power off your device completely.
7. Enter Fastboot Mode by connecting your device to the computer via micro USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
8. In computer, open Command Prompt windows. (To Open Command Prompt –>Windows Logo–> Type CMD in search box –>Enter)
9. Type cd C:\fastboot in the command prompt windows to navigate to your fastboot folder.
10. Type fastboot flash boot boot.img to flash the kernel file to your device.
11. Press and hold Power button to turn off your device.
12. Download root checker to check your root status.

How To Root Sony Xperia SP

Sony Xperia SP have been officially unveiled back in April 2013. With the dual core 1.7GHz Snapdragon processor, Xperia SP is still one of the best mid range smartphone in the market. Although it is released merely two month, XDA developers already came out with the pre-rooted kernel which helps to root your Sony Xperia SP.

By EditAndroid

1. Before You Begin:

1. Working for Sony Xperia SP with Unlocked Bootloader
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia SP USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Downloading Required Files:

1. Extened Stock Kernel (Zip File,Size 8mb)

3. Rooting the Sony Xperia SP:

1. Unlock Sony Xperia SP bootloader. Proceed to official Sony website and unlock your device.
2. Proceed after you have successfully unlocked the bootloader.
3. Setup fastboot in your computer if you do not have it. (How to setup ADB and Fastboot driver with Android SDK). Skip if you have done in Step 1.
4. Once you have completed the setup, copy adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll from C:\\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools and fastboot.exe in C:\\android-sdk-windows\tools to a new folder at the desktop, renamed it as fastboot.
5. Download extened-stock-kernel.zip and extract it to a new folder. Renamed to kernel.elf
6. Copy and paste the kernel.elf to the fastboot folder at desktop.
7. Power off your device completely.
8. Enter Fastboot Mode by connecting your device to the computer via micro USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
9. In computer, open Command Prompt windows. (To Open Command Prompt –>Windows Logo–> Type CMD in search box –>Enter)
10. Type cd C:\fastboot in the command prompt windows to navigate to your fastboot folder.
11. Type fastboot flash boot kernel.elf to flash the kernel file to your device.
12. Press and hold Power button to turn off your device.
13. Download root checker to check your root status.

How To Root Sony Xperia Z on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

We are glad that Sony Xperia Z is start receiving the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update. Absolutely, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware is running smoother with optimized lock screen widget as well as enhanced notification center. Sony Mobile is start rolling out latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware regionally. Follow our guide to update your Sony Xperia Z to latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean official firmware. In addition, today we like to share tutorial on how to root Sony Xperia Z on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean official firmware 10.2.A.0.423. The root method below is applicable for both Sony Xperia Z GSM C6602 and Sony Xperia Z LTE C6603 models.

BY EditAndroid

1. Before You Begin:

1. Sony Xperia Z (either C6602 or C6603 models) with 10.2.A.0.423 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Z USB driver for Windows and install in your computer
4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
6. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
7. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
8. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Downloading Required Files:

1. Easy Root Toolkit

3. Rooting the Sony Xperia Z:

1. Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v15_perf-event-exploit.zip to your computer.
2. Extract the zip file into a folder. You should see a “files” folder and a “runme.bat”.
3. Ensure you have enabled USB Debugging and enable “Unknown Sources” in Settings->Security->Unknown Sources on your device.
4. Connect your device to computer while it is powered on.
5. Skip “PC Companion Software” prompt on the device screen.
6. Download click to launch “runme.bat”.
7. [Follow screen instructions] Press any key to continue.
8. Complete the process to install busybox and SuperUser.
9. Reboot your device when the script finish execution and you should have root access gained.
10. If you are facing issue of device rebooting when remounting /system partition then do checkout the fix posted by @[NUT]. 
11. Download root checker to check your root status.

How To Root Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Sony is in the right track as they started to update Sony Xperia Tablet Z, one of the most beautiful built android tablet to latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Official Jelly Bean for Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now available via OTA (Over the air) or Sony PC Companion for windows  Sony Bridge for Mac. No matter your Sony Xperia Tablet Z is with the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean or Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, our root tutorial here is workable and applicable for both of this firmware version. As what we understand, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean bring even more smoother buttery Jelly Bean performance, customized toggle button, improved notification menu bar and multiple lock screen feature with widgets.BY EditAndroid

1. Before You Begin:

1. Sony Xperia Tablet Z with Android 4.1.2 / 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
   
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Tablet Z USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Compainion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Downloading Required Files:

1. Easy Rooting Toolkit

3. Rooting the Sony Xperia Tablet Z:

1. Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v15_perf-event-exploit.zip to your computer.
2. Extract the zip file into a folder. You should see a “files” folder and a “runme.bat”.
3. Ensure you have enabled USB Debugging and enable “Unknown Sources” in Settings->Security->Unknown Sources on your device.
4. Connect your device to computer while it is powered on.
5. Skip “PC Companion Software” prompt on the device screen.
6. Download click to launch “runme.bat”.
7. [Follow screen instructions] Press any key to continue.
8. Complete the process to install busybox and SuperUser.
9. Reboot your device and you should have root access gained.
10. Download root checker to check your root status.

Congrats You Device is Rooted Now......Now give me party...:D

How to Unroot the Sony Xperia ZL

You may want to unroot your Xperia ZL for various reasons, maybe you need your lost warranty back or you just don’t need root-access anymore, this guide will help you unroot your device. Bin4ry’s method that we used to root the device, can also be used to unroot the device and this guide shows exactly how you can do that. So, follow all the steps in the guide below and get your device unrooted.

By EditAndroid

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device using the procedure given here. If you used any other method to root your device, then the following procedure may or may not work for you.

2. The following procedure works on Windows based PCs only.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. Root Package

III. Unrooting the Sony Xperia ZL:

1. Download and place the Root Package archive onto your Desktop.

2. Extract files from the archive to your Desktop.

3. Enable the USB debugging option on your device by heading to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.

4. Once enabled, connect your device to your PC via USB cable.

5. Now launch the Root Tool by double-clicking on RunMe.bat file you’ve on your Desktop.

6. Select Unroot option in the tool and follow the on-screen instructions.

7. And you should be unrooted now!

Excellent! Your device’s now back to its unrooted state and you no longer have Superuser in your App Drawer. The warranty of your device has also been reinstated.