Xperia SX Root Tutorial Firmware 7.0.D.1.137

In this tutorial we will show you how to root the Sony (SO-05D) with the firmware version 7.0.D.1.137. You dont need a Bootloader Unlock for this to work. Please remember to only use this tutorial if your phone runs the 7.0.D.1.137 Firmware (Kernel).

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Xperia SX Root Tutorial

Things we will need:

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• Xperia SX with Firmware 7.0.D.1.137
• DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Tookit v.17
• Xperia VL USB Driver

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Important Informations

• Always use a USB-Port from the backside of your PC
• Always use the original USB cable
• Always use a fully charged device
• Always Backup your Device first

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Mac
• Linux

Xperia SX Root Tutorial How to Firmware 7.0.D.1.137

1. Download all the files under „Things you will need“
2. Activate „USB Debugging“ under Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Developement
3. Active „Unknown Sources“ under Menu -> Settings -> Applications
4. Connect your Xperia VL to your PC, on the device select charge only
5. Extract the DoomLord Easy Rooting Toolkit v.17
6. Start the RUNME-File for your Operating System (Windows uses .bat)
7. A command window will appear with additional informations, to start rooting press any key
8. After rooting is done your device will reboot and you will find the SuperUser-App on your Xperia L
9. Your done rooting your Xperia VL

Info for Mac-Users: To start the runme script open a terminal window and drag & drop the runme script into it.