How to Root Xperia C?

[WOLOLO2Android]

I understand that the bootloader can't be unlocked, but it's not what I need anyway. Just superuser access and the power to install root apps. Is there a way?

[Thommo]

Apart from this thread on XDA here I have no idea how to root the C on a locked bootloader

[WOLOLO2Android]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a try once I have the confidence to.

[Ruvy1]

The method on XDA includes using a malicious software and members have confirmed this on the same thread there. Safer way to root is using Framaroot.

Root Sony Xperia C

Rooting Xperia C

[romansvabek]

Please, does the use of Framaroot will erase the data of my phone?

[WOLOLO2Android]

Rooting erases all data. Do a backup before you root.

[romansvabek]

Thanks. Do you have some favourite app for backup?

[WOLOLO2Android]

http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-howtos.html#backup-without-root Use this link. It's titanium backup, used a lot by those who are into rooting. But because you're not rooted yet, it requires the use of ADB. The tutorial will cover it.

[romansvabek]

Perfect, thank you very much.

[srinivasakv]

After lot of deliberation, i finally took the plunge and rooted my device couple of days back.

Now, i can move any of the system apps (except for few like google play services, maps and couple of others) to SD card. Earlier i used to have free memory of around 250MB, but after rooting i am consistently having free memory of around 550MB.

Whoever is not under warranty period, i suggest you to root the device and then use it like any other high end mobile (except for camera resolution, which we cannot do anything).