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This guide will show you how to root the popular Sony Xperia M phone.
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What is needed to root the Sony Xperia M?
In order to root the Sony Xperia M you will need the following.
- The Sony Xperia M you want to root in your hand.
- A PC.
Step 1 – Download and install Framaroot on to the Sony Xperia M
Rooting the phone is done using Framaroot which you can get from here. Save the file to your computer in an easy to find location on your PC
Step 2 – Copy Framaroot onto the Sony Xperia M
You now need to copy Framaroot on to the phone which is done as follows:
- Connect The Sony Xperia M To Your PC
- Copy the file you downloaded in step 1 onto the phone in an easy to find location such as the downloads folder.
Step 3 – Root The Phone
You can now install Framaroot on the phone and root it. This is done by doing the following:
- Disconnect the Sony Xperia M from your PC.
- On the phone, browse to the download folder and run Framaroot (you may need to install a file manager from the Play Store to do this; enable installation of unknown sources if asked).
- Install Framaroot on to the phone.
- Run Framaroot and tap Install Superuser
- Tap Gandalf and wait for the rooting process to complete.
- Reboot the device when asked.
When the Sony Xperia M has rebooted look for the SuperSU icon which means that you have successfully rooted the phone.