How to root Xperia XA? - Sony Xperia XA Questions & Answers

I want to root my Xperia XA because there is some function need rooted, I've tried many root tools but all cannot root successful...
So could anyone tell me how to root it?
Thank you~

timmytu77459 said:
I want to root my Xperia XA because there is some function need rooted, I've tried many root tools but all cannot root successful...
So could anyone tell me how to root it?
Thank you~
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Root is only available/possible via unlocked bootloader+modified kernel since the z3+was released unfortunately due to dm-verity security and auto encryption and there's no way to back up the ta keys(loss of which voids the warranty)
There won't be a one click root solution anytime soon or root via locked bootloader.
If the bootloader is not unlockable you won't be able to root it anytime soon.
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(Help) can't root Xperia M2 (D2303)

Hi all.
I have unlocked the bootloader on my phone (official method) which caused boot loop so recovered my phone with flashtool.
I have tried all options in flashtool to root my phone but they all failed.
Has any one managed to root their M2. And if so please let me know how.
Thank you
Chris
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Me too
Me too i have the same problem, please Help (D2303 too)
Unlock Bootloader and use Towelroot
You don't have to unlock the bootloader if you just want to root using towelroot.
Mine had a weird bootup after the successful rooting process where it played the xperia logo animation after I entered the SIM PIN, but after another reboot all was back to normal. No bootloops.
towel root works fine
I'm a M2 owner and M owner as well had no problems at all and have locked bootloader. Rooted fine.
Root Xperia M2 DUAL (D2302)
Can i root my D2302 M2 Dual with the Towel Root?
Is that necessary to unlock my bootloader first before i root?
Is someone success on rooting Xperia M2 DUAL???
And how to unroot my Xperia M2 DUAL after i root my phone with towel root?
wrtease5865 said:
I'm a M2 owner and M owner as well had no problems at all and have locked bootloader. Rooted fine.
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please tell me step by step how did u do that ???
danushkaDX said:
please tell me step by step how did u do that ???
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Please follow the steps as outlined in this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784320

[Q] BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:NO--> Help for root without unlocking the bootloader !!

[Q] BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:NO--> Help for root without unlocking the bootloader !!
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
MarinMika said:
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
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first of all try not to install ota updates. because sony fix kernel to make it hard to root.
and wait for someone to make root method.
MarinMika said:
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
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Try flashmode method
First turn off your device then press volume down and connect usb your device will be detected as flash mode in flash tool then click unlock ? bootloader button ? and your bootloader will be unlocked ? then remove usb power on your device and then turn off again and press volume up and connect usb then in flash tool you will see device is connected as fastboot now. Try flashing your device. If it works then enjoy your unlocked ? device.
android-vinay said:
Try flashmode method
First turn off your device then press volume down and connect usb your device will be detected as flash mode in flash tool then click unlock ? bootloader button ? and your bootloader will be unlocked ? then remove usb power on your device and then turn off again and press volume up and connect usb then in flash tool you will see device is connected as fastboot now. Try flashing your device. If it works then enjoy your unlocked ? device.
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This does not work, the bootloader button does not make any changes
Unlocking bootloader doesn't mean rooting.
After you unlock bootloader, you can flash kernel with SU in ramdisk and root.
For now, there isn't any method for locked bootloader.
Btw has anybody tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It worked fine on my 2011 (ehm) device, maybe works here too.
Vynikal said:
Unlocking bootloader doesn't mean rooting.
After you unlock bootloader, you can flash kernel with SU in ramdisk and root.
For now, there isn't any method for locked bootloader.
Btw has anybody tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It worked fine on my 2011 (ehm) device, maybe works here too.
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I tried. Don't work!
PLEASE!!
Please find a way. I want to play Mc5 and other games with a large memory and other applications .. Make a program or something .. Only root without unlocking the bootloader!
Is anyone still working on this issue?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/dev-cracking-s1-bootloader-t2917936
So if what I understood from that post is correct, I can flash a custom ROM but not a custom kernel.
Anybody knows a pre-rooted ROM for D2203?
filipao223 said:
So if what I understood from that post is correct, I can flash a custom ROM but not a custom kernel.
Anybody knows a pre-rooted ROM for D2203?
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i read about 5 pages and understood that your bootloader can,t be unlocked with custom bootloader it can be unlocked with doing something ta partition and ta partition can brick your device. so only touch ta if you know enough about them.(reading those forms gave me headache because deep system and codes that i don,t understand just that,s why i only read 5 pages i don,t know if thare is any more any good information)
mathei said:
I tried. Don't work!
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try VROOT rooting app here => http://vrootdownload.org/
vinay said:
try VROOT rooting app here => http://vrootdownload.org/
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Root failed:crying:
Why sony make it that hard.
Downgrade your firmware with FlashMode and try famaroot (downgrade to lowest firmware version as possible)
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vinay said:
Why sony make it that hard.
Downgrade your firmware with FlashMode and try famaroot (downgrade to lowest firmware version as possible)
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Downgraded to firmware 18.C.1.26 and "Bootloader unlock allowed:No"
Framaroot don't work
There must be something we missed.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
ha ha
All new device from Sony, can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader!!. We can not unlock the bootloader, we need a program that has xperia M2, and other devices. I can not believe that this is such a big problem!!
MarinMM said:
All new device from Sony, can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader!!. We can not unlock the bootloader, we need a program that has xperia M2, and other devices. I can not believe that this is such a big problem!!
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I will take a look at those program,s and will try to make one for e3.
But I can't say it will work or not.
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vinay said:
I will take a look at those program,s and will try to make one for e3.
But I can't say it will work or not.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Have you had any luck?
Sorry guys my exams are started . So i dont have time to check those programs. I will try later when my exams end.
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How to root Z3 Dual ?

Hi
I have a Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633)
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 23.1.1.E.0.1 ( Original-Stock firmware )
Locked bootloader
I want to root it without flashing any new firmware, and without unlocking the bootloader
Just Rooting
Thanks
cmureza said:
Hi
I have a Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633)
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 23.1.1.E.0.1 ( Original-Stock firmware )
Locked bootloader
I want to root it without flashing any new firmware, and without unlocking the bootloader
Just Rooting
Thanks
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You cannot
Either downgrade to a firmware that is rootable via giefroot or unlock the bootloader and root. Please be advised that rooting via unlocking the bootloader first loses you the DRM keys.
The 'best' way to root is via downgrading. If you then plan to unlock the boot you can backup the TA partition to save your DRM keys.
gregbradley said:
You cannot
Either downgrade to a firmware that is rootable via giefroot or unlock the bootloader and root. Please be advised that rooting via unlocking the bootloader first loses you the DRM keys.
The 'best' way to root is via downgrading. If you then plan to unlock the boot you can backup the TA partition to save your DRM keys.
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Downgrad ?
Could you please explain it to me clearly step by step ?
And
Is there any other program that just easy as click one key ?
Thanks
cmureza said:
Downgrad ?
Could you please explain it to me clearly step by step ?
And
Is there any other program that just easy as click one key ?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
Is there any easier way and less risky ?
Just install a app and get rooted by one click?
When do you think we could see such a app???
cmureza said:
Is there any easier way and less risky ?
Just install a app and get rooted by one click?
When do you think we could see such a app???
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No way to do it other than this.
It is not hard.

How to flash .zip file in xperia xa?

Hello,
How to flash .zip file in xperia xa? I try to root with flash tool and fail every way I do.
MDJunior said:
Hello,
How to flash .zip file in xperia xa? I try to root with flash tool and fail every way I do.
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Flashtool wont root it will it, you need to unlock the bootloader first to root the xa(there's also no way to back up the ta keys on the x range) , then pick your kernel+recovery for your model xa's firmware there's everything you need to root in the xa forum already.
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aidy.lucas said:
Flashtool wont root it will it, you need to unlock the bootloader first to root the xa(there's also no way to back up the ta keys on the x range) , then pick your kernel+recovery for your model xa's firmware there's everything you need to root in the xa forum already.
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I have already unlocked bootloader. Did I have to root? I just want to install Magisk from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
I got new update from pc companion. 81 I try to update it I.error was showing (phone info error)
divakarhero said:
I got new update from pc companion. 81 I try to update it I.error was showing (phone info error)
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Install custom recovery and use it to flash or install Flashify and flash

Can I root xz without unlocking bootloader

Hi All.
I have an xz on oreo. My bootloader isnt unlockable so im wondering if theres a way to root the phone without having to flash twrp etc.
I see that oneclickroot say its unlockable but want 29$ which I think is a scam.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
No. It's literally impossible.
Any app saying otherwise is pure scam.
josephnero said:
No. It's literally impossible.
Any app saying otherwise is pure scam.
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I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
cowen1000 said:
I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
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Sadly noway I know of. Again unfortunately After android lollipop and adding of dm variety check and ric protection there is noway to root without unlocked bootloader.
cowen1000 said:
Hi All.
I see that oneclickroot say its unlockable but want 29$ which I think is a scam.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
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Yes it is.
cowen1000 said:
I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
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No.
If you can download a MM firmware and flash that using flashtool you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
gregbradley said:
Yes it is.
No.
If you can download a MM firmware and flash that using flashtool you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
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Hey, if I use firmware mm can I root without ubl? Because xz I say ubl no.
Lancelot6 said:
Hey, if I use firmware mm can I root without ubl? Because xz I say ubl no.
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Yes, that is what I said. There was still a vulnaribility in the MM firmware (Dirtycow) so if you can find a FTF for MM, then you can flash that with flashtool and use the dirty cow exploit (Thread in general section) to root.
gregbradley said:
Yes, that is what I said. There was still a vulnaribility in the MM firmware (Dirtycow) so if you can find a FTF for MM, then you can flash that with flashtool and use the dirty cow exploit (Thread in general section) to root.
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can you give a link for the method? pls
Hmm,,
Looking back I can only see threads about temporary root. I was positive you could root on marshmellow….maybe some more gooloing required
I have searched for it on Google and the results are only for those who have ubl yes, but is there really a way in this forum?
Lancelot6 said:
I have searched for it on Google and the results are only for those who have ubl yes, but is there really a way in this forum?
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Yes, you can achieve temp root on marshmellow, that is how the TA backup tool work. I was pretty sure from there you could install arecoevry and flash a stock based rooted rom with a stock kernel. So its a system root not a kernel root, but this is going back a couple of years as since nougat this exploit was patched and only unlocked bootloader root was available.
But there the XZ can be downgraded to MM so its possible.
Oh, I've found it, maybe later I'll try it ... Thank you for the help bro ...
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
YasuHamed said:
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
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If you relock the bootloader you cannot use a modded kernel. You have to keep the bootloader unlocked.
YasuHamed said:
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
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What about Android 7.0 bro? Is it safe to extract the drmkey? And Is this method safe for XZ docomo?
Lancelot6 said:
What about Android 7.0 bro? Is it safe to extract the drmkey? And Is this method safe for XZ docomo?
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No, can only be done on 6
But I searched Google for backup TA but the conditions must be rooted, whereas I want to backup TA for root
Lancelot6 said:
But I searched Google for backup TA but the conditions must be rooted, whereas I want to backup TA for root
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Yes, on android 6 you can temporarily root to backup the TA, then you can revert back to any version of android and unlock the bootloader to flash a custom rooted kernel to gain root.
However, if you restore your TA it relocks the bootloader, meaning only a stock unrooted kernel will work.
So, use flashtool to flash a MM FTF and use the TA backup tool to backup your TA. Then just unlock your bootloader and use a custom rom.
Ohh now I understand, thank you for your explanation bro and I hope I managed to try it
Does it work with Sony Xperia X Performance
---------- Post added at 02:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:43 AM ----------
I have sov33 Sony Xperia X performance... So what i should do is :
1.Downgrade to MM
2.Get temporary root
3.Install twrp app and install twrp
4.Flash rooted stock rom
5.Done

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