How to Root Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Root is the word we use when it comes to granting ourselves permissions as administrators of the Android OS. There are a few main reasons why we might want to root our device, as well as some downsides that you need to know before getting started. With root it is finally possible to consume less battery, personalize your phone and much more.
Caution: this tutorial is for Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823. Do not try this guide on any other Android device. Furthermore, we are not responsible for any damage caused by the instructions provided on this page. Try this guide at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that the device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions that have been mentioned in the procedure.
I recommend that you make a backup of your device, in case something goes wrong.
First thing to do before moving on to the guide is to install the USB drivers of your device on the PC, otherwise your smartphone will not be recognized by the computer, and will not be able to communicate with it, so go to this page, download the USB drivers ed installateli.
Come fare il root Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 con Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Once the drivers have been installed, now you need to enable the USB DEBUG on your smartphone, in order for the PC to see all the internal memory of your phone, to do this, read this very simple guide.
Now some devices may need to unlock the OEM, another easy procedure, which you can find in this guide.
Now you need a good backup of your device, and this can be done in a lot of ways, I like Nandroid Backup, which can only be done if you have a custom recovery installed. If you haven't installed it yet then read here.
To receive root permissions you must have TWRP recovery installed on your smartphone, look here if you find your phone.
Download SuperSU to your computer or to the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 memory.
Come fare il root Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 con Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Download the SuperSU file and keep it in zip format.
- Connect the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact to the computer with the USB cable.
- Copy the SuperSU zip file to the root folder in your device's memory.
- Disconnect Xperia Z5 Compact from your computer once you have the file on your device.
- Turn off the Z5 Compact and hold down the hardware key combination to boot the system into recovery mode. Turn on the smartphone normally and press the Volume Up key as soon as the LED flashes immediately after pressing the power button, now the phone should restart in recovery mode.
- Tap the “Install” button from the TWRP recovery main menu, browse the SD card and select the SuperSU 2.71 zip file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the SuperSU file installation on your Xperia Z5 Compact device.
In conclusion, this is the way to root Sony Xperia Z5 Compact running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Now you can go to the Play Store and start installing root applications like Titanium Backup.
Also, you can install all the custom ROMs that are available for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823.
