Xperia z2 root?

[MrBaker89]

So I'm sat in bed at home with man flu thinking what can I do..... The thought came to mind should I root my xperia z2?

[shadowblitz3]

You can always unroot it

[MrBaker89]

I haven't rooted a phone since the Samsung galaxy so days...

[vorticalbox]

totally do it, running my LG g2 rooted on the g3 rom with ART.

 

nothing thing to do is install a custom kernel that allows overclocking (if there is one) and see what you can get antutu too. My G2 can OC from 2.26 to 2.8 GHZ

[MrBaker89]

What's the ART runtime like? Anyone got a link to the best guide for rooting mine and installing art?

[Zyphera]

What's the ART runtime like? Anyone got a link to the best guide for rooting mine and installing art?

I tested ART on my Galaxy Nexus just when 4.4 came out. It did feel like the apps started a bit bit quicker (might be false scenes) but some apps crashed or was not compatible. I must make a new test now. I wonder, what happened with ART? It seems that no phones have it as standard.

Edit: It looks like CM still view ART as highly experiential. Read for a clearey wiew of the improvments and problems.

Important: Dalvik must remain the default runtime or you risk breaking your Android implementations and third-party applications.

[LarsReviews]

If you want to root, check this out: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/

 

and this is probaly what you want: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/

[MrBaker89]

If you want to root, check this out: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/

 

and this is probaly what you want: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/

 

Cheers dude, do I need the ADT bundle Sdk or just the standard SDK tools?

[Zyphera]

I just tested with art now. First impression is that the apps do start faster. No problems so far. Thanks for reminding me of this feature. But art is just one of thing. Everytime I flash with CM, my phone or pad, just feel better. But some apps don't work. If you use HBO I would think twice before I install CM. I hate em for it but you need cloak root etc to make it hide that you are root for HBO.

[MrBaker89]

followed the steps and this is all i get.....

 

 

 

[MrBaker89]

Ignore that previous post I hadn't downloaded Googles package through SDK manager duuurrrh

[MrBaker89]

It's a no go..... went into service menu and bootloader unlock allowed: NO ..... there goes my plans...

[BenD]

only thing a sony phone is good is to smash it with a hammer. That's what i'm planning to do with mine...

that thing crashes more then a pc on windows me after some research it sounds like a lot of people are having the same issues...

[MrBaker89]

I've had no problems with mine so far just wanted to root it so I can install custom roms and overclock it

[thebennyboy]

You can still root with "bootloader unlock allowed: no" just you won't be able to unlock the bootloader. You just have to use a rom with the stock Sony kernel. I have the same issue with my Xperia Z, it is still rooted with a custom rom.

[MrBaker89]

Ahhh I see, i'm currently rooting my Z2 using flash tool and Rootkit,  have backed up everything using Pc companion, once rooted, if i restore items using pc companion will i lose root access?