How to Root Sony Xperia C3 (D2533) with Recovery

Labels: C3, D2533, Sony, Xperia

Posted by Unknown at 5:44 AM

How to Root Sony Xperia C3 (D2533)

Requires a unlocked bootloader!
First a huge thanks to the man brave enough to let me test. Giovanni a big thanks to you!!!
Step 1. First make sure usb debugging is enabled on the device.
Step 2. Boot into fastboot mode.
Step 3 take this recovery.img linked here. 

http://www.mediafire.com/download/75...a_C3_Philz_Cwm
Step 4. Extract the file and then hold shift and right click, the extracted folder. Choose open command window here.
Step 5. Check that the device is detected. Type fastboot devices, if you see. Example: 123456789 Then you are ready.
Step 6. type fastboot boot boot.img This will reboot the phone into Philz Cwm.
Step 7. Once there choose install zip from sideload.
Or prior to all this make sure you have dropped the SuperSU zip onto the root of the SD card.
Step 8. Select the SuperSU zip and install it or sideload the SuperSU zip. . Reboot after it's installed.
Step 9. Enjoy your rooted device!