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Sony Xperia 10 II root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Sony Xperia 10 II

Released: 2020, February 24Available. Released 2020, May 05

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
Sony
Model
Sony Xperia 10 II
Released
2020, February 24
Status
Available. Released 2020, May 05
Price
About 700 EUR
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Dimensions
157 x 69 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
Weight
151 g (5.33 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
OLED
Size
6.0 inches, 84.1 cm, 2, (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0"
Triple
12 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
18W wired, PD, QC3

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat11 600/75 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Black, White, Mint Green, Berry Blue
Models
XQ-AU51, XQ-AU52, SO-41A
Display
520 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2020, February 24
Loudspeaker
-28.8 LUFS (Average)
Performance
AnTuTu: 196545 (v8), GeekBench: 5679 (v4.4), 1413 (v5.1), GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 92h

Sony Xperia 10 II Overview

The Sony Xperia 10 II is an Android device from Sony, released in 2020. It combines the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) and a 6.0-inch display, running Android 10. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Sony Xperia 10 II

The Sony Xperia 10 II is a 2020 Android device from Sony. It runs the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 10, upgradable to Android 12. For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Sony

Sony runs an official unlock portal issuing per-device codes. Note that unlocking erases the DRM keys that power some camera post-processing on certain models.

Platform notes

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia 10 II?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Sony procedure.

Does the Sony Xperia 10 II support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Sony Xperia 10 II void my warranty?

Sony will generally treat a rooted Sony Xperia 10 II as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Sony Xperia 10 II run?

It runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 12. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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