How to Root Sony Xperia SP (C5302 / C5303 / C5306) Jelly Bean 4.1.2 [Build 12.0.A.1.284 / 12.0.A.1.211 / 12.0.A.1.257]

Do you want to root your Sony Xperia SP?? An easy rooting method is available for Xperia SP (C5302 / C5303 / C5306) Jelly Bean 4.1.2 [Build 12.0.A.1.284 / 12.0.A.1.211 / 12.0.A.1.257] . Thanks to DooMLoRD for the root method.

To root the latest Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Firmware 12.0.A.2.254 , Click Here.

Disclaimer : I am not responsible if you brick your phone or if u make any other damage to your phone

So Lets Start :

1. First of all make sure, your Build number is 12.0.A.1.284 or 12.0.A.1.211 or 12.0.A.1.257 . Go to Settings > About phone to verify this

2. Download This File - DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit and extract it completely using WinRAR or WinZip.

3. Enable USB debugging from Settings > Developer Options.

4. Enable Unknown sources from Settings > Security.

5. [Optional] Increase screen timeout to 10 minutes from Settings> Display> Sleep> 10 minutes.

6. Connect USB Cable to phone , then connect it to your Computer.

7. Now go to the Folder where you extracted the downloaded file from Step 2, and execute "runme_win.bat"

Note :- This toolkit works on Windows , Linux as well as MAC , Linux users Run "runme_linux.sh" and MAC users Run "runme_mac.sh".

8. Read and Follow the instructions on the screen!

9. REBOOT THE DEVICE AFTER THE SCRIPT HAS FINISHED EXECUTION!!!

Note : This method works on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices!!!

If you have any problems feel free to comment :)

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Author : Waledac

29 comments

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weng

24 July 2013 at 14:01 delete

wock like charm and perfecto

Waledac

24 July 2013 at 14:11 delete

Glad to hear that :)

Unknown

30 July 2013 at 03:41 delete

Como hacer root con Xperia SP C5306 12.0.A.1.234

30 July 2013 at 10:51 delete

This method should work, you can give a try :)

31 July 2013 at 00:22 delete

El scrip lo rechaza por no tener la compilacion indicada, sugerencias???

31 July 2013 at 19:48 delete

I did not get you , try downloading the file again.

2 August 2013 at 20:22 delete

Have some scrip for root my Xperia C5306 compilation 12.0.A.1.234

2 August 2013 at 22:43 delete

Try this only , it may work :) , if it does not work let me know , I will find something for you. :)

6 August 2013 at 04:48 delete

It does not work, send the scrip error: not compilation support

6 August 2013 at 09:27 delete

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Emilius

9 August 2013 at 12:38 delete

Thank you very much, it worked in my c5303, but I have a doubt, have I lost my 4G capabilities with this method?

10 August 2013 at 10:58 delete

No , the rooting wont make any such issues.

15 August 2013 at 19:31 delete

After I root connectivity usb stopped

16 August 2013 at 22:00 delete

You mean that your PC does not detect your phone?

17 August 2013 at 16:49 delete

Not work:

--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *

That all...
Build 12.0.A.1.257

17 August 2013 at 19:28 delete

Follow all the steps properly it will work , also make sure adb drivers are installed (If u install Sony PC Companion and connect ur phone with usb debugging on ,adb drivers are automatically installed) also when before executing runme_win.bat , make sure u exit all other adb related program like Sony PC Comapnion , Flashtool ,etc.

19 August 2013 at 07:29 delete

hello,

it is my frst time to root my xperia sp, c5303 12.0.A.1.257.
i will just ask cuople of question.
before i root my device, should i back up all my files firs?
second, is the process will delete all my data on my device like my installed apps, videos, pictures. etc.? thanks for promt reply

majho_majho

19 August 2013 at 07:50 delete

normally how long it'll take to processed it? i have c5303 12.0.A.1.257 and i'm stacked on
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *

19 August 2013 at 19:31 delete

Yes Backup your files , but the process wont delete any data , but a backup is recommended in the worst case scenario anything goes wrong (which is 0.01% likely to happen)

19 August 2013 at 19:32 delete

If this happens you have some problems connecting your device with your PC , either ADB Drivers are not installed or you are missing some steps.

Anonopsmada

24 August 2013 at 16:15 delete

Do this erase everything? SHOULD I ERASE EVERYTHING IN MY PHONE BEFORE START ROOTING?

26 August 2013 at 22:21 delete

No the root wont erase anything , and you are also not required to erase anything :)

Bloggerisgay

27 August 2013 at 01:29 delete

I have Sony xperia sp (C5306) I followed the steps to the letter. The specified file path cant be found

27 August 2013 at 01:41 delete

nvm fixed the problem. Improve the destructions with. Extract to a folder on the dektop.
fully extract... winrar does that and then shows u the files extracted in winrar.

3 September 2013 at 00:12 delete

It worked but when i download the root checker app from the market it says i don't have root :(

5 September 2013 at 15:50 delete

Try again from start , and install Root Explorer or Titanium backup to check if u have gained root access or not , also check whether SuperSU app is present in the app drawer or not