How to Root Sony Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z2

Important! By installing the root on Sony Xperia Z2 you acknowledge that you do this at your own risk.

You acknowledge that your actions may lead to you:

  • bricking” your device;
  • disrupting the OC’s function;
  • losing warranty and OTA updates;
  • increasing the vulnerability of your device;
  • losing the ability to use banking services and wireless payment systems.

If you acknowledge this, then the programs that will help you get root access for the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone are at your service.

How to Root Sony Xperia Z2 via Apps

First, let's look at some easy ways to enable root permissions through special applications. If they didn’t work, read on and try the instructions for methods including PC software and Custom Recovery.

KingRoot

  1. Download the application from the official website and install it on your device.
  2. Open KingRoot and wait until it gathers all the necessary information about the device.
  3. Click “TRY TO ROOT”.
  4. If you see the option to free up your device from junk, the process went successfully. Reboot the device to make sure.

Framaroot

  1. Download the software from the developer's webpage and install it.
  2. Run the app and select one of the applications for managing root access: Superuser or SuperSU (the second one is easier to work with).
  3. Choose the exploit to hack the system.
  4. You will be greeted by an emoticon after successful installation.

Baidu Root

  1. Download Baidu Root, install it.
  2. Click “Get Root Access”.
  3. The app will inform you if the procedure was successful.

We recommend using SuperSU for convenient root access control, a tried-and-true and simple tool.

Other ways to enable superuser rights for Sony Xperia Z2

Use these instructions if Custom Recovery or other methods have not yielded the desired results.

VRoot (for PC)

  1. Download and install the software to your PC.
  2. Disable your antivirus program and connect your device to the PC.
  3. Click “ROOT” after your device has been identified.
  4. The phone will reboot, after which you’re free to disconnect it from the PC.

Magisk (For Custom Recovery)

The best way for devices with unlocked bootloader and Custom Recovery.

  1. Download the Magisk archive from and the Magisk Manager application.
  2. Enter Recovery and wipe “cache” and “dalvik-cache”.
  3. Install the Magisk .zip archive.
  4. Wipe “cache” and “dalvik-cache” once again..
  5. Boot the system.
  6. Install Magisk Manager and open it.

To make sure that everything was set up properly, install the Root Checker application from the Play Market, open it and run a check for superuser rights on your device.

Share this page with your friends:

See also:



How to flash Sony Xperia Z2

Hard reset for Sony Xperia Z2

How to unlock Sony Xperia Z2

How to reboot Sony Xperia Z2

What to do if Sony Xperia Z2 won't turn on

What to do if Sony Xperia Z2 doesn't charge

What to do if Sony Xperia Z2 doesn't connect to PC via USB

How to take a screenshot on Sony Xperia Z2

How to reset FRP on Sony Xperia Z2

How to update Sony Xperia Z2

How to call recording on Sony Xperia Z2

How to connect Sony Xperia Z2 to TV

How to clear the cache on Sony Xperia Z2

How to backup Sony Xperia Z2

How to disable ads on Sony Xperia Z2

How to clear storage on Sony Xperia Z2

How to increase font on Sony Xperia Z2

How to share internet on Sony Xperia Z2

How to transfer data to Sony Xperia Z2

How to unlock bootloader on Sony Xperia Z2

How to recover photos on Sony Xperia Z2

How to record the screen on Sony Xperia Z2

How to find blacklist in Sony Xperia Z2

How to set up fingerprint on Sony Xperia Z2

How to block number on Sony Xperia Z2

How to enable auto-rotate on Sony Xperia Z2

How to set up or turn off an alarm on Sony Xperia Z2

How to change ringtone on Sony Xperia Z2

How to enable battery percentage on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn off notifications on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn off Google assistant on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn off the lock screen on Sony Xperia Z2

How to delete app on Sony Xperia Z2

How to recover contacts on Sony Xperia Z2

Where is the recycle bin on Sony Xperia Z2

How to install WhatsApp on Sony Xperia Z2

How to set contact photo in Sony Xperia Z2

How to scan QR code on Sony Xperia Z2

How to connect Sony Xperia Z2 to computer

How to install SD card in Sony Xperia Z2

How to update Play Store in Sony Xperia Z2

How to install Google Camera in Sony Xperia Z2

How to enable USB debugging on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn off Sony Xperia Z2

How to charge Sony Xperia Z2

How to use the camera on Sony Xperia Z2

How to find lost Sony Xperia Z2

How to set password on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn on 5g on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn on VPN on Sony Xperia Z2

How to install apps on Sony Xperia Z2

How to insert a SIM card in Sony Xperia Z2

How to enable and configure NFC on Sony Xperia Z2

How to set time on Sony Xperia Z2

How to connect headphones to Sony Xperia Z2

How to clear browser history on Sony Xperia Z2

How to disassemble Sony Xperia Z2

How to hide an app on Sony Xperia Z2

How to download YouTube videos on Sony Xperia Z2

How to unblock a contact on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn on the flashlight on Sony Xperia Z2

How to split the screen on Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn off the camera sound on Sony Xperia Z2

How to trim video on Sony Xperia Z2

How to check RAM in Sony Xperia Z2

How to bypass the Google account on Sony Xperia Z2

How to fix black screen on Sony Xperia Z2

How to change the language on Sony Xperia Z2

How to open engineering mode in Sony Xperia Z2

How to open recovery mode in Sony Xperia Z2

How to find and turn on a voice recorder on Sony Xperia Z2

How to make video calls on Sony Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z2 sim card not detected

How to transfer contacts to Sony Xperia Z2

How to enable/disable «Do not disturb» mode on Sony Xperia Z2

How to enable/disable answerphone on Sony Xperia Z2

How to set up face recognition on Sony Xperia Z2

How to set up voicemail on Sony Xperia Z2

How to listen to voicemail on Sony Xperia Z2

How to check the IMEI number in Sony Xperia Z2

How to turn on fast charging on Sony Xperia Z2

How to replace the battery on Sony Xperia Z2

How to update the application on Sony Xperia Z2

Why the Sony Xperia Z2 discharges quickly

How to set a password for apps in the Sony Xperia Z2

How to format Sony Xperia Z2

How to install TWRP on Sony Xperia Z2

How to set up call forwarding on Sony Xperia Z2

How to empty the recycle bin on Sony Xperia Z2

Where to find the clipboard on Sony Xperia Z2

Root for another smartphones