


Therefore, create back-up of all apps and internal data on external SD card or the computer. The device will lose root once the aforementioned instruction is performed and the internal data will also get wiped. A few users have reported stating a repair via SEUS will flash back the stock firmware and turn this status to Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes. If the bootloader of the tablet is unlocked then after applying the root method, the bootloader status will turn Bootloader unlock allowed: No. Step-15: The tablet will then reboot automaticallyĪs the Sony Xperia Tablet Z boots up, it should be rooted successfully. Step-14: Some texts will now appear on the screen saying Transfer files to your phone part2, installing busybox, su, Superuser, etc.and finally Cleaning up Meanwhile keep observing the command prompt for outputs Wait for a few seconds and then press the Power button again (repeat it a few time). Step-13: Now press the Power button to turn off the screen. Step-12: Select Display (the screen will turn white), the toolkit will now start executing some commands Step-11: From the Service Menu of the device, select Service tests Step-10: Open the Phone app and dial *-7378423-* on the keypad Step-9: Now a message saying if Restoring data is complete will appear in the command prompt. Step-8: At this point look at the tablet's screen, an app will start saying Restore data. Press the button to restore the data in your phone Step-7: Keep watching the command prompt and wait for the following command to appear As the device is detected, the toolkit will start executing steps one by one Step-6: Now press the Enter key to start the process. Step-5: Open the rooting toolkit folder then run and execute the runme.bat file Step-4: Connect the Xperia Tablet Z to the computer using USB cable These apps are likely to interfere with the rooting process Step-3: Exit all the apps running on the computer such as PC Companion, PC Suite and Flashtool which use ADB drivers. Step-2: Extract the files, from the downloaded toolkit, into a folder and place it on the C: drive of the computer Step-1: Download the rooting toolkit package for Xperia Tablet Zįile name: EasyRootingToolkit_XPERIA-Z_SO-02E_v101-ENGLISH_thymgr.zip Steps to root Sony Xperia Tablet Z on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with locked/unlocked bootloaders However, users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the device later.ĩ) The root method and the root file have been tested on Xperia Tablet Z with stock Jelly Bean firmware version 10.1.C.0.344.

6) Increase the screen timeout (on the tablet) to 10 minutes by navigating to Setting> Display> Sleep> 10 mins.ħ) Enable install from Unknown sources by selecting Settings> Security> Unknown source.Ĩ) Rooting the device will void manufacturer's warranty.
