Sony recently updated its device Xperia SP to the newest firmware 12.0.A.2.254 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. There had been a number of rumors in the recent times about the Android upgrade of Sony Xperia SP to Android 4.2.2 and 4.3, but now Sony has confirmed the Android 4.3 update for Sony Xperia SP that will start from the month of December 2013. Perhaps our concern now is to achieve the root access on the current latest firmware running on the device.
Keeping that aside, Let’s get back to the topic. Rooting your device has always been pretty useful when it comes to playing with Android beyond the boundaries. Sometimes the root methods for the newest firmwares change and you need to follow the latest method to root your device on the latest firmware. Those of you who’ve been looking to root their device on the 12.0.A.2.254 firmware, you’ve spotted the right place as we’ve made an easy to understand and detailed guide. You just need to follow the steps explained below to the letter, before we go ahead here’s a little introduction to root and its advantages in case you don’t know it yet.
Rooting your phone gives you complete access over all the data which is apparently locked by the manufacturers. This includes removal of the factory restrictions and making changes to the internal system and the operating system. Gaining the root access gives you the privileges to install various applications to enhance the performance of your device, allows you to remove the built-in applications/programs, helps you to upgrade the battery life of your device & install the apps which require the root access for the proper functionality and modify your device in so many other ways e.g using mods and custom roms. By installing custom recovery, you can flash custom roms in the phone easily. Custom recovery also let’s you backup your current rom and restore it in case of any mishap. There is a laundry list of things you can do after having your device rooted and installed the custom recovery, now once you’re rooted and have installed custom recovery, go ahead and enjoy it on your phone. Here’s our collection of 10 Best Root Apps.
Let’s move forward to the root process…
| Disclaimer: The methods involved in flashing custom roms and rooting your phone is highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is Sony in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility. |
Before we go ahead, here are some pre-requisites that you need to follow:
Files you need to download:
How to Root Sony Xperia SP:
Here’s now how you can flash a Custom Recovery [ClockworkMod] on Sony Xperia SP:
Check out this post to root other Sony Devices.
In case you got any queries or face any difficulties, feel free to stop by the comment box below. We will try our best to help you out. Thanks!
This post was last modified on October 13, 2018 2:54 am
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Hi Sir! My phone rebooted after I followed your steps. But when I checked if my device was already rooted using an app from play store it says that it is not.. Please help.. Thank you!
@eleniatumandao:disqus I verified this guide, and the method works well. You may heave missed some steps, read the pre requisites part carefully, and flash the older kernel then newer kernel. Also make sure that you turn on USB debugging before connecting your device.
Hi! Thank you! I will try again.
Hi Sir! Thank you very much for this my phone is now rooted! :)
@eleniatumandao:disqus Glad to know that the solution worked well for you! Feel free to ask if you got any further queries :) Have a great day.
Hi Sir! I would like to know if you have any tutorial on how to unroot my device so I can update my firmware to 12.1.A.0.266? Thanks!
@eleniatumandao:disqus simply re-flash the 12.1.A.0.266 official ftf and it will unroot the device :)
Flash it with the latest firmware available (12.1.A.0.266) or to my current 12.0.A.2.254 sir? Thanks!
My phone's software is know updated. Thanks for this Sir! :)
@elenia_tumandao:disqus that's great. Stay connected with us.
Thank you Sir! (Y)
My sp after rooting....everytime looses access to google account and google play..what should I do???????
@disqus_EA78qGRfqV:disqus rooting has nothing to do with your google play. Can you please tell what problem are you facing?
It stucks at daemon started successfully, what should I do?
@colemantsang:disqus Make sure that USB debugging mode is enabled, and your phone is booted into the fastboot mode properly.
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - INFO - Checking header
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - ERROR -
30/055/2013 16:55:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/055/2013 16:55:55 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/055/2013 16:55:55 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
30/056/2013 16:56:06 - INFO - Device disconnected
30/056/2013 16:56:17 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
30/056/2013 16:56:17 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
so assume that flashing wasnt completed? i've installed pc companion with the latest version and followed your instructions precisely.
same with me, please tel me how to fix?
You have to install the fastboot and the flashmode drivers. The instructions to do that can be found when you click on the download link for the flashtool.
hello when i connect my Phone with the volume down button i get an error in the log saying flashing aborted. can you help me?
@disqus_D0m9fwMU0E:disqus Keep the volume down key pressed, don't leave it as the flashing starts. let me know if it works or not.
Hi thnx for you response! But I've already found out the problem. I didn't install the fastboot and flashmode drivers. After doing that the rest went accordingly. I've now succesfully rooted my phone! Thnx very much for your tutorial!
I accidentally downloaded the new kernel before the old. I did the whole process again twice, and the super su app still isn't installed. Can you help me?
It said my device is not supported by doomlordv18 my phone is a sony xperia sp c5303 with android 4.1.2 and build number 12.0.A.2.254 i did it twice and both times it failed i have all drivers installed and it just doesn't work please help
@disqus_wYLRFARJh9:disqus I'LL look into it and update you as soon as I get time.
Im also getting the same problem as shifo with the flash aborted and i have all drivers updated to my current version on my phone
You have to install the fastboot and.flashmode drivers. The instructions can be found when you click the link for flashtool on the screen you're being forwarded to.
I tried it and this is what happens when I try to install it
I get this when i try to flash with the old and new kernal.
I tried with installing the usb with skipping.
Tried with usb debuging on the whole time and only past step 5
Am I doing something wrong? I tried an automatic rooting software and it said my phone was unrootable is this possible?
@disqus_wYLRFARJh9:disqus do not leave the volume down key when the flashing starts. Keep it pressed. Your issue will be resolved.
I hold it even a minute after it says failed and it does not work i will try to make a video of me doing the process and upload it and maybe you could tell what im doing wrong. Im done everything installed done all the steps tried it many times with different options and still does not work
ok ok ok .. I found your problem. You're basically struck at installing the drivers. This is what you can do now as you're using Windows 8.
You got to disable driver signature verification first. To do so, goto
Settings > Change PC Settings > Update & Recovery > Recovery > Advanced Restart.
Restart your PC and select Advanced options on screen, in Advanced Option select Disable Signature Verification and restart your laptop now.
Try install Fastboot and Flashmode drivers after that and accept the warning that you'll get while installing em'.
hopefully you're done this time. Do tell me what happens! Good Luck.
@disqus_wYLRFARJh9:disqus
@disqus_SneClXhEMt:disqus try performing a factory reset, if it still doesn't help then re flash stock firmware and then root it properly.
@eleniatumandao:disqus latest is always better.
Hi! Do you have an instruction on how to root Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.207? Thank you! :)
@eleniatumandao:disqus that will be up very soon. Please stay connected.