How to Root Sony Xperia Nougat (Android 7.0) Update

Sony has begun rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat under Sony’s Concept for Android releases for Xperia X. Previously, the Japanese manufacturer rolled out beta builds of Android 7.0 Nougat for Xperia X Performance via the Xperia beta program.

Once the company is done testing the Nougat update, it should release for all supported Sony Xperia devices. And if you’re someone like us, you’re probably also wondering about the rootability of Sony’s Nougat builds once they are available.

Well, Sony has always been a friendly manufacturer for users and developers alike. If you wan to root a Sony Xperia device, all you gotta do is unlock the bootloader first, then install TWRP recovery and then install/flash the SuperSU zip via TWRP.

You can find a TWRP recovery for your Xperia device over at TeamWin’s official website or at xda forums. Once you’ve the recovery installed, follow the instructions below to root your Xperia phone on Nougat.

[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download SuperSU v2.78 SR3 (.zip)

How to Root Sony Xperia devices on Android 7.0 Nougat

1. Download and transfer the SuperSU zip file from the download link above to your device’s storage.
2. Boot your device into TWRP recovery.
3. Tap on Install and select the SuperSU zip file that you transferred to your device in Step 1.
4. After selecting the .zip file, do Swipe to Confirm Flash on the bottom of screen to begin the flashing process.
5. Once SuperSU is flashed, you’ll get Reboot System option, select it.

Once booted, your Xperia device should be rooted. To verify root access, download/install any root checker app from the Play Store.

Supported devices

• Xperia X Compact
• Xperia XZ
• Xperia E5
• Xperia XA Ultra
• Xperia X Performance
• Xperia X
• Xperia XA / Dual
• Xperia Z5 / Premium / Dual
• Xperia Z5 Compact
• Xperia M5 Dual
• Xperia M5