Root Sony Xperia Z and install CWM Recovery
This method will work for both locked and unlocked bootloader.
Prerequisite:
1. Make sure your mobile should possess 70 to 80% battery
2. Enable USB debugging mode (Menu (app drawer) > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)
3. Ensure that you have backed up your all important data.
First Phase: Step by Step Guide on:
How to root Sony Xperia Z
Step 1: Download Rooting Package and extract it on the desktop.
Step 2: Connect your device via USB cable to your computer but ensure that “mass storage is off“.
Step 3: Now, open “Runme.bat” file from the extracted folder and choose “Mode 3 (Goroh_Kun mode)“
Step 4: Just you have to follow the on-screen instructions and you will see the a success message.
Hurray! Your Sony Xperia Z has been rooted successfully and you can install any Super User app. In case, if you want to verify then download this Root Checker application and verify it by yourself only.
Wait! The guide is not over yet, second phase is still remaining. The second phase is also divided into two parts: 1. How to install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia Z with unlockedbootloader and 2. How to install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia Z with unlockedbootloader
Second Phase for Unlock Bootloader: Step by Step Guide on:
How to install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia Z
Step 6: 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“. We are not professional, so if you fail in the first attempt then try few more times.
Step 7: Open the “Fastboot & ADB Drivers” folder and copy the “boot.img” (CWM Recovery extracted folder) into it. (Note: Extract “Fastboot.rar” in C: Drive)
Step 8: Open “Command Prompt (Win Key + R > Type cmd > Press Enter)”.
Step 9: In the cmd, type “cd C:fastboot (fastboot folder name)” and then type “fastboot flash boot boot.img“
Step 10: Once flashing is completed, restart your device and noe you will have CWM Recovery installed on your device.
Second Phase for lock Bootloader: Step by Step Guide on:
How to install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia Z
Step 12: Ensure that a working fastboot is already installed on your device.
Step 13: Open “install.bat” from the extracted folder.
Step 14: Connect your device and wait until it detected by programme.
Step 15: Once detected follow the on-screen instruction to start installation of CWM Recovery.
Step 16: Once the installation is completed, switch off your phone and reboot in CWMRecovery mode.
That’s it, you have successfully install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia Z. So, it is the complete step by step guide on “How to Root Sony Xperia Z and install CWM Recovery“. If you encounter any problem then put your problem/queries below via comments and we will surely help you! Happy Rooting
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