How to Root Xperia Z, ZL, ZR on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware by DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18

Posted on Sep 21 2013 - 12:38pm by Anurag Kumar

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Sony has now officially rolled out 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware for Xperia Z, ZL and ZR which brings display, camera, battery fixes & performance tweaks to these devices. Only for now Xperia Z Tablet is left and very soon it will also be updated with same 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware.

As you all know Sony has patched the perf_event exploit from 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware onwards so in order to root the devices one need to use the older rootable firmware kernels as mentioned by legendary XDA Developer DooMLoRD.

How to Root Xperia Z, ZL, ZR on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware

Before rooting and using below DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18 make sure your Xperia Z, ZL and ZR is on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware. If not then use below links to update your phone by manually flashing the ftf file.

Xperia Z 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware Update Rolled Out – Minor Bug fixing

Xperia ZL 10.3.1.A.2.67 Firmware Update Rolled Out – Minor Bugs fixed

Xperia ZR C5503/C5502 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware Update Rolled Out

WARNING

We have performed the steps for rooting Xperia Z, Below mentioned kernels are for Xperia Z C6602 / C6603 only. Please do not use them on Xperia ZL or ZR.

Download below mentioned files

Download XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf | 7.12 MB

Download DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18 from below to root Xperia Z, ZL and ZR.

Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip | 2.96 MB

Download XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.2.67.ftf | 7.17 MB

If you have Flashtool then it’s good otherwise download it from given below link.

Download flashtool-0.9.11.0-windows.exe

After downloading above files, proceed as per below mentioned instructions strictly. Back up your device before proceeding.

How to Root Xperia Z 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware – STEPS

Works on both Locked as well as UnLocked Bootloaders.

Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding. Do not use other kit version except V18.

Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the “XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf” file on your Xperia Z. It is the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia Z which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia Z after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL. CLOSE FLASHTOOL , before proceeding next step or you will get serious error.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia Z and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia Z. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash “XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.2.67.ftf” file in order to get back the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware of Xperia Z.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia Z is now rooted and we are done with Root Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware steps.

How to Root Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware ?

In order to Root Xperia ZL and ZR you need to get separate kernel files for your respective devices. Do not flash kernel files of Xperia Z, if done so your phone will not boot up.

Download Kernel files for Xperia ZL

Download XperiaZL_C6502_423_Kernel.ftf

Download C6503_10.3.A.2.67 Kernel Only_Generic DE.ftf.7z

Xperia ZR uses should also do the same.

NOTE :- As firmware is just released we are trying to get the kernels files for Xperia ZL and ZR as soon as we get them will update the links. Kernel files for Xperia ZL will be uploaded soon.

If you successfully rooted your Xperia Z, ZL and ZR on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware , let us know drop your comments below. If you have got the kernel files for Xperia ZL and ZR, send us using TIP US form.

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45 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

Nik8 September 22, 2013 at 11:25 am - Reply

What I have to back up in my phone?Backup all apps or just contacts etc.

And can you please explain steps in more detail or with some screenshots.PLZ
- Anurag Kumar September 22, 2013 at 11:28 am - Reply
  
  Make a back up via PCC Companion of while data. To store all apps apks, use avg antivirus to back up the apks.
Gansete September 27, 2013 at 7:26 am - Reply

No ZR Kernel file yet?
T_T
I need to root it again so I can use my moga joystick.
Thanks for the guide.
kakaodj September 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm - Reply

When i select XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf
for flashing, a new window pops out telling me to unplug the device and press the “back” button. What the actual fuck? There are no buttons on the Xperia Z.
- Rawad October 9, 2013 at 9:46 pm - Reply
  
  that’s (power + volume down) buttons for your device
Tommy September 30, 2013 at 12:09 am - Reply

If you guys had any idea of how much trouble i went trying to find concise instructions on how root my device running 4.2.2 with build number 10.3.1.A.2.67 you would felt sorry for me haha.

kakaody-
No, there is no back button however by pressing both up and down keys together before you plug the cable in it enables the flash to execute ok?

I did notice my device going into Airplane mode during this process but simply turning it enabled the radio again.

Thanks guys

Good work
the_kurd October 6, 2013 at 7:36 pm - Reply

In the end after 10h struggle i succeeded to root ZL c6503 2.67
thx.
Deepak October 6, 2013 at 8:34 pm - Reply

Hi Anurag.

“Xperia ZR uses should also do the same.”

Does that mean ZR and ZL share the same kernel? If so ZR users should have no issues using ZL kernel?

Please update. I would proceed with rooting once i get a confirmation.

thanks
- Anurag Kumar October 6, 2013 at 8:39 pm - Reply
  
  Xperia ZR uses should also do the same – it means XZR users need to extract the present kernel from the ftf and the old kernel ftf themselves and just now i didn’t come across any kernel for XZR…
  
  Do not flash ever kernels of other phone’s doing that can brick your phone.
Deepak October 6, 2013 at 9:38 pm - Reply

Thanks for the response. That saved me from bricking my phone.

Could you mention from where to extracts the kernels.

I guess “C5503_10.3.1.A.2.67_RU.ftf” would have/give me the current kernel. And how about getting old kernel.
kemo October 10, 2013 at 3:14 am - Reply

after following all steps
in the last step where i had to re flash the .67 back again

the phone died and it wont turn on again
thank you man for bricking my phone
i was very excited when i saw this post

any suggestions how to get it back to work ??
without loosing data !!?

i already backed it up with pc companion
but how can i bring life to it again!!

the computer stopped recognizing it!!

tried the tiny off button in the sd chamber but still BRICKED
- Anurag Kumar October 10, 2013 at 7:09 am - Reply
  
  This is the standard method of rooting after firmware .423 on Xperia z…don’t blame auhors when you did something wrong.
  
  Which phone you are on ? Which firmware ? Which kernel you flashed on…
  
  Try installing back the firmware via sony update service…
rishabh October 17, 2013 at 4:59 pm - Reply

tried 5 times on my xperia z… it isnt rooting… pls help!
rnd4fun October 19, 2013 at 1:21 am - Reply

trying to download “C6503_10.3.A.2.67 Kernel Only_Generic DE.ftf.7z”but the file seems to be gone. Can anybody help me out with this ?
amal October 20, 2013 at 11:38 pm - Reply

hi im using Xperia ZL , i have Model : C6502,
can you please tell me what files i need to root this device.
Kal October 21, 2013 at 2:02 am - Reply

Thx. Xperia ZL C6502 rooted, here in Brazil!
Bob October 21, 2013 at 11:22 am - Reply

Just curious will it work on XTZ SGP321 (on 10.31.A.2.67) ?
Cheers
Sakeer October 25, 2013 at 5:04 pm - Reply

Will i loose my bravia engine and stuffs?
- Anurag Kumar October 25, 2013 at 5:21 pm - Reply
  
  No you will not.
William October 30, 2013 at 1:25 pm - Reply

my flash tool stucked at “Reading device information”… I got bootloader unlocked for Xperia z but the flashtool just stucked there and no progress..
ruggyboss November 2, 2013 at 10:51 pm - Reply

will i lose any data? i mean, i know its risky, but if everything goes perfect will i lose anything..?
please answer :'(
- Anurag Kumar November 2, 2013 at 11:14 pm - Reply
  
  No you will not loose any data still i will ask you to make a backup via pc companion and back up all your apps apks via antivirus avg.
ruggyboss November 2, 2013 at 11:19 pm - Reply

thanks a lot! but dont worry, i’ll make a backup and if something goes wrong its not your fault 🙂
thanks again
Gansete November 3, 2013 at 1:50 am - Reply

Does anyone is experimenting WIFI and bluetooth connectivity issues on Xperia ZR? (not rooted yet)
It looks thats a common issue on all Z’s
I´ve already soft repaired it using PC companion.
Sreekanth November 3, 2013 at 7:29 pm - Reply

Hey Guys!! I have xperia ZR(C5502) and i recently updated it with FW: 10.3.1.A.2.67. So now i want to root my phone. Can do it with “DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18….”. Please help me on this!
- Anurag Kumar November 4, 2013 at 9:35 am - Reply
  
  yes you can do, check for the kernels posted.
- Paul December 9, 2013 at 1:21 am - Reply
  
  @Sreekanth Bro i have the same device with same firmware did you root?? can u help me root as well if you did?
paul November 8, 2013 at 2:23 pm - Reply

Hey Bro.. I am using Xperia ZR 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67). How can I root my phone..plz help as my internal memory is full, i want to move my apps to SD and I heard it can be done only by rooting.. Thank u
Jake Parajas November 9, 2013 at 5:36 am - Reply

hey bro,

when I try to flash the kernel, the first step. its says error flashing. can you help me please. I really appreciate it.

Xperia z C6603 FW: 10.3.1.A.2.67

Thank yOU.
Trillionaire November 9, 2013 at 1:09 pm - Reply

Hello, I am using Xperia ZR Firmware 10.3.1.A.2.67 and I want to root my phone. Did you mean that to root the XZR one uses the kernel for Xperia ZL? So XZR and XZL are rooted using the same kernel?

I don’t want to brick my phone

Thank you for your post. Be blessed abundantly
zen November 10, 2013 at 8:44 pm - Reply

thx alot rooted all in good 🙂

but i got issue with wifi not working others is great.

and how to make it my wifi working back dev
Bienchen November 13, 2013 at 2:49 pm - Reply

Hi guys,

kann you fix the link for the following file, pls?

Download C6503_10.3.A.2.67 Kernel Only_Generic DE.ftf.7z
Neil December 20, 2013 at 10:18 pm - Reply

Hi I’m using Sony Xperia zr. I want to root my phone because of not being able to transfer apps on my sd card. I’m using 2.6.7. I can’t find the kernels for it anywhere. Please can someone upload it. Or is there some other way to transfer apps without rooting? Please please help.
Satyendra January 7, 2014 at 5:23 pm - Reply

Xperia zr
Is anybody succeeded to root this phone on 1.67 fw. Please post the easiest and reliable procedure, I dont want to risk my phone of bricking because I have bought it from my hard earned money
John January 14, 2014 at 3:33 pm - Reply

Hello. I have a Sony Xperia TABLET Z sgp321 Firmware 10.3.1.A.2.67 and I want to root my tablet. Is this method working for my tablet as well, or is it only for the Xperia z phone?
Thank you for the post.
Thommy January 14, 2014 at 11:01 pm - Reply

Hi, I want to root my Xperia ZL but have OS 10.9.1. Can it be done with OS X? Or can I do it running Windows 7 in a virtual machine with Parallels 8?

Greetings from Germany!
Samuel January 17, 2014 at 3:58 pm - Reply

Hi, please can tell me if it’s possible to root my Xperia Tablet Z with Android J.B 4.3 version and Build number 10.4.B.0.577 and if it’s possible please give me the procedure to do that. Thank you in advance.
Thommy January 21, 2014 at 6:06 pm - Reply

Is anybody reading the stuff here? The kernel file for C6503 is gone. What happened and where to get it?
- Anurag Kumar January 21, 2014 at 6:39 pm - Reply
  
  Kindly check at the xda thread of concerned device you may get that or we will look up soon
  - Thommy January 21, 2014 at 7:41 pm - Reply
    
    Thanks for the quick reply, but I don’t understand what you mean.
    - Anurag Kumar January 21, 2014 at 8:03 pm - Reply
      
      Go to xda-developers.com site, then look your phone’s concerned thread , go to development page and then look for kernel, we will aslo be searching from there only.
      - Thommy January 21, 2014 at 8:04 pm -
        
        Thank you very much. I’ll do that.
      - Thommy January 26, 2014 at 8:29 pm -
        
        I couldn’t find it there. Are you able to help? I’m pretty desperate.
Kris January 7, 2015 at 1:31 pm - Reply

Thanx a lot, after following some of tutorials, only your tutorial that work for me, because you give complete explanation here, this is really helpful 🙂

Now I want to install CWM… haha