These are instructions on how to root Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone (running on android 5.0.2, built id 14.5.A.0.242 or 14.5.A.0.270) using the KingRoot App.

Requirements: Your Android Device should have at least 20 percent of device battery and internet access to begin the root process.

Root Sony Xperia Z1 using KingRoot App

  1. On your Android Device, Open Settings > Security > Device Administration > Unknown Source > Tap on the Checkbox to Enable it.
    2. Android Unknown Sources
  2. Download and install KingRoot APK on your Android Device (always download the latest version). Kingroot Icon
  3. Once Installation is completed, you will be able to see the Kingroot icon in the App Drawer. Tap on the KingRoot Icon to Open it.
    4. Kingroot App Drawer
  4. Once KingRoot App is launched, you will be able to see the following screen:
    5. Kingroot Front
  5. Now, Tap on the Start Root Button to begin the root process. Kingroot Try
  6. Within a minute or two you will be able to see the Big Green Tick, which signifies that your device is rooted successfully.
    7. Kingroot Success

    Congratulations! Your device is now Rooted. You can verify the root status using any Root Checker app from the Play Store.

Notes

[*] No data loss process: Your Android Phone Data like contacts, pictures, videos, music, etc. will not be affected by the above method.

[*] Warranty Void: Your Android Device Warranty may be Void after following the above method.

[*] How to unroot? If you want to unroot the Android Device, then head over to How to remove Kinguser App page.

[*] Replace KingUser: After Rooting the device using the Kingroot, you will get a Chinese SuperSU app called KingUser. If you are not comfortable with the Chinese KingUser App and want to replace it with the official SuperSU App, then head over to How to replace KingUser App with the SuperSU page.

[*] Sony Xperia Stock Firmware: If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Sony Xperia Stock Firmware page.

[*] Sony Xperia USB Driver: If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download Sony Xperia USB Driver page.

[*] Credits: KingRoot Application is created and distributed by Kingroot Studio. So Full Credits goes to them for the Application.