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!)

[cool_raoul]

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@Thommo wrote:

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

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Would not be surprised that to remove root, a simple "repair" with PC Companion could do the trick and could be more newbie friendly.

[Thommo]

When I've tried that I get modified software detected and it fails as before it begins the repair it checks the kernal and because it's been modified for root it fails

[SGXZ]

I appologize. I mis-read "unroot" with root.

Thank you a lot for your assistance Thommo. My question has been, indeed, answered well.

Have a great day

[danferastraw]

hi, Interested to do the same with my Experia Z2. Will it be anything different from the steps already described, or is it a different approach to root but witout unlocking bootloader?

Thank you

[Thommo]

Try my 1st post on page 1 - It may work and if it doesn't then you may most likely will have to unlock your bootloader and use a different method but check on your model number/version on the XDA site as they will have a section dedicated to rooting your model number

[danferastraw]

thanks guys I will let you know if succeded.

[linna1]

search in google for z4root  that is the easiest way to root every android phone. download the app and you will be able to root and unroot your phone every time you want

[cool_raoul]

Z4root is a very old application wich seem not having be updated since 2011. 

I would be very surprised if it supported the xperia Z range. 

[OscarMike]

I was planning on rooting my Xperia z3 but I just stumbled upon this:

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2014/10/rooting-your-xperia-z3-will-ruin-your-phones-low-light-capabilities...

Just wanted to confirm if this would bypass the lost camera features when rooting before I do it myself

Thanks

[Fhl]

Did the camera still work properly?Just rooting, not unlocking the bootloader? Thanks