How to Root your Xperia phone running ICS

Rooting your mobile may void the warranty and you are doing it at your own risk. We would be in no way responsible for any damage

FOR XPERIA NXT SERIES LIKE S,P,SOLA etc scroll down 

Follow all the steps please
Go to settings > Security > Mark  "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode



You should have Flashtool

1 ) Download the respective 4.1.A.0.562 kernel to flash
     Arc and Arc S  - Kernel
     Ray                -  Kernel
     Neo/Neo V      -  Kernel
     LwW, Mini       -  Kernel
     Active             -  Kernel
     All other users -  Kernel or even try the kernels for Arc S and Ray


2)  Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel

3)  Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK

Follow the steps  connect your mobile and flash.
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything

4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now  connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
If you face problem in downloading the toolkit then here it is Rooting Toolkit


5) Download Kerenls, If you are on 4.1.b.0.431 rom then download the respective kernel, same goes for 4.1.B.0.587


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FOR NXT SERIES RUNNING ICS

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1.) Download attached file.
2.) Extract it using 7zip
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode

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So, I hope these steps will be helpful for you. If any of reader knows anything important to add up in this article then do share with us in comments.

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