How to Root Sony Xperia SP (C5302 / C5303) Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Build [12.0.A.2.245]

Root Sony Xperia SP (C5302 / C5303) on the latest Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Firmware 12.0.A.2.245. This is for only for 12.0.A.2.245 firmware , do not try this method on any other firmware or variant.

If you want to root an older firmware READ THIS.

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 download these three files :

2. Run Flashtool and Flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf file. (Follow the onscreen instructions of Flashtool) If you have not used Flashtool before Refer this - LINK.

3. Now when the flashing is finished , reboot your Device and Connect Your Device to PC with USB Debugging Mode On , go to Settings > Developer Options to enable it.

4. CLOSE FLASHTOOL ( Do Not Skip This Step )

5. Extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on C:\

6. Now go to the Folder where you extracted DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip, and execute "runme_win.bat" (Windows Users).

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

7. After rooting is completed the device will restart automatically.

8. Verify the Root By checking the SuperSU app in the AppDrawer.

9. Now Power Off your phone and connect in Flashmode with Volume Down (-) and open Flashtool again.

10. Now Flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.245_KernelOnly.ftf file.

11. Thats all now , after the Flashing is finished disconnect your phone and Power ON your phone and enjoy the Root on the latest firmware :).

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

If you have any problems feel free to comment :)

Source - XDA

Author : Waledac

6 comments

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Unknown

26 August 2013 at 11:55 delete

do you have a root for 12.0.A.1.284 c5306 xperia

Waledac

26 August 2013 at 22:20 delete

http://waledacdroid.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to-root-sony-xperia-sp-c5302-c5303.html

NIYAS

16 September 2013 at 12:59 delete

not working...cant see SuperSU app ... :(

20 September 2013 at 00:11 delete

Try again , you must be doing something wrong

RAHUL

11 November 2013 at 14:35 delete

hi , i am using c5302(india version) 12.0.A.1.211 version can i use this above method for rooting
how can i use the 12.0.A.1.257 KernelOnly.ftf for rooting ???