Root and install TWRP recovery on Xperia Z5 Premium E6853, E6883 and E6833

If you own a Sony’s Xperia Z5 Premium device and wish to root and install TWRP recovery on it, then we have a great news for you. Now you can not only root Xperia Z5 Premium but also install TWRP custom recovery on Z5 Premium as well. In this guide we’ll show you the step by step process to root Xperia Z5 Premium and install TWRP recovery on it. First you need to install TWRP recovery on Xperia Z5 Premium then root it via Magisk root tool. If you think you are all set to go then follow the complete instructions in sequence to root Xperia Z5 Premium and install TWRP recovery on it.

Once you successfully install TWRP recovery on Xperia Z5 Premium, you would be able to flash different custom ROM like Lineage OS, CyanogenMod or others along mods and tweaks via TWRP recovery. On the other side, a rooted device allows you to modify the system files including removing bloatware (unnecessary apps), setting third party apps as system file, overclocking CPU and much more.

How to root and install TWRP recovery on Xperia Z5 Premium

Before you begin:

Charge your device battery to a safe level, it must be above 60%

Download and install latest Sony USB drivers on PC. Download here

Install ADB & Fastboot drivers on PC, follow this guide to install the adb-fastboot drivers within 15 seconds.

Enable USB debugging on your device. Go to Settings > Developer options > USB debugging.

If you can’t see the Developer options in settings menu, then you need to enable them. Go to Settings > About device > Tap the build number 7 times until it says ‘You are now a Developer’.

How to install TWRP recovery on Xperia Z5 Premium

Download TWRP Recovery for Xperia Z5 Premium – Download

Save the downloaded TWRP recovery file in a new folder on your PC.

Now process and follow this guide to see how to install TWRP recovery on Xperia Z5 Premium

How to root Xperia Z5 Premium

Download the Magisk Zip from this link.

Connect your device to PC and copy the downloaded Magisk zip on the internal storage of your device.

Now it’s the time to reboot your device into TWRP recovery mode.

Your device will enter recovery, now flash the Magisk zip from there.

Once done, simply reboot your device and enjoy the freedom to flash custom ROMs and tweaks on your Xperia Z5 Premium.

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