How to Root the Sony Xperia M (C1905)

The Sony Xperia M was released last month and can be called a mid-range smartphone as it features a 4-inch touchscreen display, a dual-core 1GHz CPU, 1GB RAM and a 5MP camera.  Rooting this device is bound to get something more out of it and if this is what you want, go head and read the guide below.

I.  Before You Begin

1.  Back up everything you feel is important before you start.

2.  Charge your device to 75% or more before you begin.

II.  Necessary Downloads

Framaroot-1.6.0.apk [File attached to this post]

III.  Rooting the Xperia M

1.  Connect your device to your PC and copy the Framaroot-1.6.0.apk file you downloaded above to your device’s SD card.

2.  Use a file manager app (Astro or ES File Explorer, for example), navigate to the location of Framaroot-1.6.0.apk, and install the application.  Make sure you have enabled installation of apps from unknown sources by going to Settings > Security and ticking the Unknown sources checkbox.

3.  Go to your app drawer and open up the Framaroot app.

4.  Select Install Supersu.

5.  Select Gandalf on the next screen and wait for the success popup.

6.  Wait for the phone to reboot.

Once it reboots, your Xperia M should be completely rooted and ready to take on all those root-requiring apps that everyone seems to have!

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