How To Root and Install TWRP Recovery On Sony Xperia XZ1

Post last updated on 8th February 2018: Sony recently unveiled the latest device known as Sony Xperia XZ1 which comes out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo. Now...

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Last updated on October 28, 2022

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Post last updated on 8th February 2018: Sony recently unveiled the latest device known as Sony Xperia XZ1 which comes out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo. Now we have good news for you. Yes, you can now install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XZ1.

Talking about the specs, Sony Xperia XZ1 features a 5.2-inches display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone is powered by an Octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB internal memory which can also be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. The camera on the Sony Xperia XZ1 comes with a 19MP rear Camera with EIS (gyro), predictive phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash, and a 13MP front shooting camera. The device is backed by a 2700 mAh battery with Fast battery charging capabilities. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the side.

Also Read: TeamWin rolled new updated TWRP v3.1.0 with ADB Backup Support

Advantage of TWRP Recovery

You can flash Custom ROM with TWRP Recovery
You can flash modding zip files to customize your phone
Easy to use Xposed Modules’
Easy to Root and Unroot using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU
You can always take FULL NANDROID Backup in case of any modding or flashing.
Easy access to restore the Nandroid Backup.
You can flash the image file using TWRP Recovery.
Can remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery.
To underclock and overclock.
You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

PRE-REQUISITE

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This Guide is for How to Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XZ1
You need to Unlock Bootloader on Sony Xperia XZ1.
You need either a Laptop or a PC.
Download Chainfire Super SU.zip
Charge your phone for at least 70%
Back up your device just in case if you need it later
Download Minimal ADB Tool – CLICK HERE or Download the Full ADB setup for Windows / Mac here and Extract it.
Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your phone.

Download Required Files

Download TWRP Recovery (Latest)

Steps to Install TWRP on Xperia XZ1

First of all, You need to Enable Developer Options on Android Phone.
Now activate the developer option and enable USB debugging from the developer option.
Now Download the ADB Fastboot tool and Extract it on your PC.
Now open the ADB Fastboot extracted folder and Open Command Window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click.
Now connect the Phone to PC with USB Cable.
Now check whether your device is connected to Command window properly by typing the command.
```
adb devices
```
You need to Reboot the phone into Bootloader – To reboot, type the following Command from below in your Command window that you opened.
```
adb reboot bootloader
```
Your device will boot into bootloader, If it doesn’t boot, then please make sure your cable and usb drivers have been installed properly.
Now type the below command on your command window.
```
fastboot devices
```
This command will list the connected devices. If your phone’s serial number shows up you are good to go and may continue. If the phone is NOT listed this indicates that your drivers are not installed correctly. In order for you to continue, you must fix your drivers so that your phone is listed under fastboot devices.
To flash the recovery, kernel and boot img, Type the command. (Please make sure the name of TWRP image, if you renamed it to recovery.img, then after the flash recovery, type recovery.img)
```
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash FOTAKernel boot.img
```
Now if it shows the command like this then reboot your device. TWRP has been successfully installed. Enjoy
Follow this step to Reboot your phone into TWRP Recovery.

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How To Root and Install TWRP Recovery On Sony Xperia XZ1