How to Root Sony Xperia ZL in 2019 – Easy Guide

If you looking for an easy guide to root Sony Xperia ZL then you are in right page. In this article we show you a step-by-step process to root Sony Xperia ZL easily. Rooting is absolutely necessary to perform system level tweaks. Also few advance apps that available at Play store require root. In this guide we used custom recovery TWRP. You can follow this guide to install TWRP: Sony Xperia ZL : Unlock & Install TWRP Recovery 3.2.3-0 – Easy Tutorial.

To root Sony Xperia ZL we will use Magisk utility. Magisk is popular mostly because its ability to bypass Google’s SafetyNet system. With Magisk, you can have root and custom mods while still using services like Google Pay. It works by leaving the system partition untouched and modifying the boot partition. That’s why it’s referred as a “systemless” root method.

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Warning: We at True Android produce tutorial to help out fellow Android users but all this guide are educational purpose only. You should try this guide at your own risk. Neither we nor the developer should be responsible if your Android device experience a damage after following this tutorial. Also remember,this guide is only applicable for Sony Xperia ZL. Don’t try this guide in any other Android device. It may hard brick your device.

Although the method don’t wipe your data but we still recommend you to back up it. You may follow our Android backup guide.

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How to root Sony Xperia ZL easily with Magisk

Step 1: Download Magisk zip.

Step 2: Copy downloaded zip file to your device memory.

Step 3: Boot into recovery mode. To boot into recovery first turn off your Sony Xperia ZL and then turn it on by pressing Power button. During boot, press Volume Down when the LEDs start lighting up. You can also boot into recovery without key combination.

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Step 4: Tap on Install, then browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the Magisk zip file. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.

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Step 5: When the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and tap on Reboot and then, tap on System to reboot your device.

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Step 6: Now check whether Magisk Manager is installed. If not then download the apk and installed it manually. You may need to allow unknow sources when asked to install it. Make sure you have latest Magisk manager installed.

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That’s it. You now have a rooted Sony Xperia ZL. You may checkout best apps for rooted Sony Xperia ZL. [via XDA]

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