Sony has officially updated Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact on android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware a few days back which brought some security enhancement, more smooth UI and firmware, some new apps like Whats New app available now. If you are looking to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware, follow the below mentioned tutorial.
You must be running 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on your handset. Kindly keep in mind root voids warranty so in case you are wishing to get it back after rooting you need to flash back the original firmware either by FlashTool or PC Companion/SUS. We have tested the below rooting method on our Xperia Z1 and it works fine.
How to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware
Tested Devices: Android 4.4.4 running Xperia Z1 C6903/C6906/C6902/C6943/SO-01F, Z Ultra C6802/C6806/C6833, Z1 Compact – D5503, SO-02F. Android 4.2.2 running Xperia Z2 D6503/SO-03F, Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511/SGP512/SGP521, Xperia Z C6603/C6602, Xperia Tablet Z SGP311, Xperia ZL2 SOL25, ZR C5502, A2 SO-04F and many more.
Download 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf – Do so if you are non on android 4.4.4
Pre-requisites
- Enable USB Debugging on your device. To do so, go to Developer settings > Enable USB Debugging. If your phone don’t have developer settings option, tap on your build number 5 times to get.
- Enable Unknown Sources option. To do so, go to Settings > Security > Enable unknown sources option.
- Connect your phone to PC and let adb drives install.
Steps
- Download “Easy Root Tool” version V8 from below.
Download EasyRootTool v8.zip
- Connect your phone to PC and extract the above file on PC. You will get 3 files as shown below.
- Click on Install.bat to run and follow the on screen instructions.
- Tap on “make it rain” button on phone when asked to do so.
- Your phone is rooted now, check the on screen instructions on your PC. Your phone will not reboot.
Now you have got root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware.
Download the Root Checker app from Play Store to verify for root access. Download latest version of Super User app on your device. Update binaries on your device via Super User app if asked to do so ( choose normal mode only ).
Root your devices now and let us know if the above method worked for your or not. If in doubts, drop your comments below.
Source – XDA
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System r/w dosent stay after reboot.
Even after moving supersu into system.
After factory reset also.
Try this file http://www.mediafire.com/download/552qr41qb2fwuj6/Z1+Root.rar
Gives root and cwm. Tested on z1 c6902 with 108 firmware
Dont work
I have windows 8 and pulls me wrong 3 times and try installing one program fails bspatch all the easyroot
hi i rooted my phone like the steps what should i do to install the 4k and timeshifet
I have always : ” Error patching tr.apk MD5 does not match.”
What should i do ?
Nitish,
Try the latest version 9. I faced the same issue before but with V9 I was able to root without issues.
I know this process will void my warranty.
Can u guide me how can i get it back.
Exact process will be realy helpfull as i m no techie
Just want to root so that i can use pen/ pencil on screen.
Thnx
Factory reset will unroot the phone again so no warranty issue.
M having z1 c9602 14.4.a.0.108
if i already on 4.4.4 (14.4.a.0.108) do I have to donwload the ftf? noob here.. thanks 🙂
Dont work…MD5 do not match
how to unroot the z1?
and return to the original firmware
Thz u … !
Now i can rooted my C6903 with EasyRootTool_V9 .
Can you share the link please? I cannot find EasyRootTool_V9
Worked good for me
Thnx guys.
Root:ok but impossible to have superbe binaires update .. How to please ??
The root doesn’t give u read write. You have to send a adb command every reboot. Its a boot loader issue.
it’s not asking me to make it rain, neither could i download the easy root tool , guess they deleted the link.
any tips ? i am no techie at all
it says my xperia z1 4.4.4 is already rooted, while it is straight from factory, allso it will not give me the option “make it rain” .
I tried SU but it says it has no apps, guess i am not rooted then ?
Does it work with Easy Root Tools v12.1? Because i can’t downlaod Easy Root Tools v8.
it works c6903 android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 when device ask to permission for pc click allways allow
How long does it take on the the part that sais “cleaning up” im on it right now for 10mins now…
Even with setting always it does not work
useless,…
after 56 times trying i am done with this shit
Working correctly but following this steps: (xperia z1 compact 4.4.4)
Enable USB Debugging on your device. To do so, go to Developer settings > Enable USB Debugging. If your phone don’t have developer settings option, tap on your build number 5 times to get.
Enable Unknown Sources option. To do so, go to Settings > Security > Enable unknown sources option.
Connect your phone to PC and let adb drives install.
Download “Easy Root Tool” version V8 from below.
Download EasyRootTool v8.zip
Connect your phone to PC and extract the above file on PC. You will get 3 files as shown below.
– Install manually towel root apk
– Tap on make it ran
– Click on Install.bat to run and follow the on screen instructions.
– Phone rooted.
Thanks. Regards.
Quick & easy. Worked for me. Thanks. 🙂
Has anyone tried with z ultra c6833