Title: How to root Sony Xperia XZs (Android 7.1 Nougat) with Kingo One-Click APK URL Source: https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-sony-xperia-xz-android-7.1.htm Markdown Content: Sony Xperia XZs was released in April 2017. Powered by a non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery, the smartphone runs [Android](https://www.kingoapp.com/#) 7.1. The smartphone has 4 GB RAM and a large internal storage space of 64 GB which can be expanded to 256GB via a microSD card. Sony XZs has a sound Camera, Xperia XZs packs a 19-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 13-megapixel front shooter for selfies. Also the handset comes with a 5.20-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. However, with a large screen and a non-removable, the phone may quickly runs out of battery life within a day. Android device rooting Almostly every phone user complains about battery life, and certain versions of Android slow the OS down to a crawl. Rooting Android allows you to speed up your phone and improve its battery life. [Kingo SuperBattery](https://battery-saver.kingoapp.com/ "save battery with Kingo Superbattery") is one popular way to improve performance and battery life at the same time. Kingo SuperBattery helps to manage all auto-start apps and prevent them from auto-starting after reboot. It can greatly save and improve your battery life. However, before using the Kingo SuperBattery, first you should root your device with KingoRoot [KingoRoot APK](https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/ "KingoRoot is the best and free one-click apk root for Android.") is an excellent technology that allows you to root your phone and gain administrative rights to keep your phone in top speed and performance without draining the battery life. Once you have root access, you can begin customizing your phone’s functions and always save the battery life. **Preparation for Rooting** * Device powered on. * At least 50% battery level. * Internet connection necessary (Wi-Fi network suggested). * Allow installation of apps from unknown sources. _Settings > Security > Unknown Sources_ ### Steps for Rooting Android via KingoRoot APK **Step 1**: Free download [_KingoRoot APK_](https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/kingoroot-download.htm "one-click-root tool for free") [![Image 1: one-click root](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/web-button.png)](https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/kingoroot-download.htm) The download will be automatically started to your Android. Find it in "Download" on your phone. If Chrome has warned you about KingoRoot apk, click "OK" to proceed. ![Image 2: Root with KingoRoot APK](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/kingoroot-apk-download-warning.jpg) **Step 2**: install the _KingoRoot APK_ on your device Discover more android KingoRoot APK version One click root After _KingoRoot APK_ download is complete, install the apk file. Android phone rooting *Note: you may receive this **Install block** message. Take the following steps: #Install Blocked: Settings > Security > Unknown sources > Check the box and allow. ![Image 3: Root with KingoRoot APK](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/kingoroot-apk-install-blocked.jpg) Your device may only accept app installation coming from its native app store, like Google Play or Samsung Apps. The apk file of KingoRoot is directly downloaded from the server of Kingo and will not be able to install on your device unless you allow installing from "Unknow sources". ![Image 4: Root with KingoRoot APK](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/kingoroot-apk-install-unknown-sources.jpg) Harmful App: Settings > Security > Verify apps > Uncheck it. KingoRoot is an exploit-based root tool. KingoRoot exploits system vulnerabilities in order that your device can be rooted, which will be considered by Google or Manufacturers as a malicious act. But it is your choice to choose, to root or not to root. On kingo's behalf, the only thing we can do is that to make sure of our integrity and leave the choice to you. **Step 3**: Launch "Kingo ROOT" and click "One Click Root" to start Get Android Phones ![Image 5: root with KingoRoot APK, the best way to root your android device](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/kingoroot-apk-main-interface.jpg) **Step 4**: Waiting for a few seconds till the result screen appear Make sure the network is stable when rooting with KingoRoot. Because the rooting scripts are stored in Kingo's server. Otherwise, KingoRoot apk will fail to root your device. ![Image 6: root with KingoRoot APK, the best way to root your android device](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/kingoroot-apk-rooting.jpg) **Step 5**: Result: successed or failed. Android device rooting Discover more Root Android devices Kingo SuperUser app Root management software ![Image 7: Root with KingoRoot APK](https://www.kingoapp.com/image/kingoroot-apk-root-succeed.jpg) You may want to try it several times because KingoRoot apk will only download one script at a time. Running different scripts may deliver different results. **MORE TO SAY:** After doing all above, if KingoRoot APK still failed to root your smartphone, hope you have a try on KingoRoot Android (PC Version), which has a much higher success rate for technical reasons._[How to root any Android device of any version with KingoRoot PC Version?](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android.htm "Root with KingoRoot PC version")_