How to root Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader?

[SGXZ]

Hi everyone!

I'd like to ask how to root my Xperia Z (With or without PC) WITHOUT unlocking my bootloader.

Its build number is 10.4.1.B.0.101 & It runs (for now) on Jelly Bean 4.3

Any help would be appreciated.

(A message to Sony; YOUR PHONES ROCK!! HUGE FAN!)

[Thommo · Accepted solution]

Google on your phone Towelroot - Then open the site via your phone click on Lamda symbol and install - Run the app and click on Make it rain - If it worked your phone will reboot then install SuperSU from the play store and reboot - You should if all went to plan have root

[_alexdon_]

You can search for towelroot.

[SGXZ]

Will I be able to unroot it back later with this app?

[SGXZ]

Also just another questiom, do I need to do anything after rooting it? Honestly I am rooting it to install privacy apps & have full ownership of my phone. Do i have to intall recovery/custom ROM/kernels/ect.? Or just SuperUser app?

(I'm still kind of new at this)

[Thommo]

You don't need custom recoveries or anything just do as said above - To fully unroot you need manually flash a .ftf firmware file using Flashtools

[SGXZ]

"To fully unroot you need manually flash a .ftf firmware file using Flashtools" What do you mean by that? do i download it with towelroot?

[Thommo]

Sign up find a rom, click on it for download details and full instructions on how to manually flash

[SGXZ]

I'm sorry, but I'm confused.

I thought when you root your phone & don't unlock your bootloader, you can stay with your stock ROM and not download a new custom one/ firmware. But now you tell me the opposite.

Is it necessary to download one? What happens if I don't?

And just one side last question; does the app (towelroot )allow for un-rooting of the phone?

[Thommo]

I've just said to unroot you need to manaully flash a .ftf firmware file see above post

To root you don't need a custom rom or anything and you stay stock