Unlock Bootloader, flash twrp img recovery and root your Sony Xperia Z5 with this complete step by step guide. Enjoy freedom of smartphone.
Sony Xperia Z5 was released in October 2015. The device sports Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 with Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Here I have come up with this complete guide to unlock bootloader, flash twrp.img recovery and root Sony Xperia Z5.
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Prerequisites and Notes:
- Take backup of your device as you will lose your data
- You will void your device warranty.
- Make sure you have battery percentage 50 and above
- We are not responsible for any damage caused.
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How to unlock the Bootloader Sony Xperia Z5 ?
To unlock the bootloader you first need unlock code –
Get Unlock key From Sony
- Visit the website of Sony Xperia, there you will be asked to select your device for unlocking boot loader. Select Sony Xperia Z5 and tap continue.
- Enter your E-mail, you will be sent a link. Open the link and enter your device IMEI number. (To get the IMEI number, dial *#06# on dialler).
- Follow the instructions provided to get your unlock code. Keep it written somewhere.Unlock Bootloader Sony Xperia
Unlock Bootloader Xperia Z5
- Downloadand install the Minimal ADB and Fastboot drivers on your PC.
- Also, download and save the USB drivers in the same folder as for above.
- Enable OEM unlock and USB Debugging in your Z5 under Developers option in settings.
- Boot your device into fastboot mode by powering it off and then holding volume up button.
- When a blue light tings up connect your device to PC using original USB cable.
- Now open the command prompt window in the folder where you saved ADB and Fastboot files by using shiftandRight Click.
- In command prompt enter code fastboot devices and hit enter
- If everything goes fine you will not get any error message.
- Now enter the command code fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x(unlock key from sony)
- The colored portion above is the unlock code/key which is provided by sony. Replace unlock code with the one you got earlier.
- If everything goes fine your SONY XPERIA Z5 Bootloader is unlocked.
You can check whether bootloader is unlocked or not –
- In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
- Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then bootloader unlocking is successful. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device is not unlocked.
How to Install TWRP in Xperia Z5 ?
You need to have unlocked bootloader to flash TWRP.
- Download the TWRP.img for in your PC and save it in the folder where ADB is placed. (rename the file twrp.img for ease)
- Again enter your device in fastboot mode with the help of key combination and open cmd prompt.
- In command prompt enter code fastboot devices and hit enter
- Now flash twrp.img by using fastboot command fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
- Now reboot the device with command fastboot reboot
- TWRP is installed in your device.Flash TWRP Recovery (representational image)
- Enter in recovery mode for first time before you flash a custom ROM. (Do not flash any ROM for first time recovery reboot)
How to Root Sony Xperia Z5 ?
Device should have TWRP installed in your device to root it.
- Download SuperSU.zip in internal storage of your device.
- Reboot in Recovery mode of your device. (Turn off the device and press power key & volume down key simultaneoulsy, release power key and wait for the phone to enter in recovery mode)
- In recovery mode tap on Install option, naviagate through the folder and look for the SuperSU-v2.67.zip file.
- Swipe to confirm flash
- Reboot your device and check for root access.
Note & Conclusion: ***DigitBin is not liable for any damage caused to your phone. Follow the procedure on your own risk. Readers discretion is advised. Do comment below for any further assistance.
Sony Mobile Flasher is a firmware flashing tool for Sony Xperia Smartphones. It helps in flashing Stock ROM on Sony devices to unbrick the device or to update it to latest firmware version. Sony Flash Tool is one of the applications which every Xperia user should have on their PC. Here you can download all versions of Sony Xperia Flash Tool.
What is Sony Mobile Flasher?
Sony Mobile Flasher is basically a Windows, Linux or Mac application which establishes a bridge connection between PC and the Sony Mobile connected in Flash Mode. We can flash Stock Firmware (FTF firmware files), Stock Recovery, Custom Recovery, Busybox, Custom Kernels and other stuff to Xperia device with the help of Sony Flash Tool.
The Xperia Flash Tool also allows you to unlock bootloader of the device which isn’t possible with other flash tools. Below we have shared some of the features of Sony Flash Tool.
Sony Xperia Flash Tool Features:
Flash FTF (Flash Tool Firmware) files
Sony Xperia Tool can flash FTF firmware files on Sony smartphones that utilize S1 protocol. These FTF files can be used to upgrade or downgrade the firmware version on the phone.
To Download FTF Firmware files for any Sony Xperia Model, make use of XperiFirm Tool.
Ability to Unlock Bootloader
Apart from flashing firmware files, this tool also allows unlocking bootloader easily on Sony devices. This makes it quite convenient as we can unlock bootloader and then flash the firmware using a single tool.
Supports all Platforms
The Xperia Flash Tool supports all Computing Platforms like Windows, Linux, and Mac. Just download the exact suitable version of the tool and start flashing.
Progress Log
The tool displays activity log which is easy to understand by the user. It helps in identifying the progress of the flashing process whether it has encountered an error or is progressing successfully.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Sony Flash Tool offers a Graphical User Interface (GUI), this means you don’t have to manually enter commands to perform operations. Everything can be done by selecting available options and clicking on the buttons.
Download Sony Xperia Flash Tool for Windows, Linux, and Mac:
Sony Mobile Flasher needs proper USB Drivers installed on the System. Otherwise, the tool will not be able to detect the device and thus no flashing operation can be performed. To download the suitable Sony USB Drives check out our Android USB Drivers section, where we have listed USB Drivers for all Android devices.
Windows:
flashtool-0.9.25.0-windows.exe – Latest
Compatibility:
- Windows XP
- Windows 7
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 10
Mac:
flashtool-0.9.25.0-mac.dmg – Latest
Linux:
flashtool-0.9.25.0-linux.tar.7z – Latest
How to use Sony Mobile Flasher:
We have compiled an easy to follow and understand tutorial on how to flash FTF firmware files on Xperia devices using Sony Flash Tool.