How To Root Sony Xperia SP HSPA (C5302,C5303 LTE)

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Guide To Root Sony Xperia SP (Android 4.1.2 / 4.3)
This is the index into rooting Sony Xperia SP (C530x).
Many are asking on how to root the Sony Xperia SP, this is why I'm posting this guide for rooting stock Android 4.1.2 and Android 4.3 ROMs.
Updated for support of 12.1.A.1.207.
Do it at your own risk. Nobody is responsible for bricking your own device!

Rooting guide for 12.1.A.0.266 / 12.1.A.1.201:
Method 1: Advanced Kernel
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2646193
Method 2: Flashing of pre-root stock ROMs
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: MUST HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY INSTALLED!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2704009
(In depth tutorial): http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2681597

Rooting guide for 12.0.A.2.245 / 12.0.A.2.254:
Method: Easy Rooting Guide for 12.0.A.2.245/254
Models supported: C5302/C5303
NOTE: DOES NOT SUPPORT C5306!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2405933

Rooting guide for 12.0.A.1.211 / 12.0.A.1.257 / 12.0.A.1.284:
Method: Easy Rooting Guide for 12.0.A.1.211/257/284
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: N/A
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2329208

Rooting guide for 12.1.A.1.205 AND OLDER:
Method: Towelroot exploit
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306/M35x (China versions of Xperia SP)
NOTE: Towelroot works on all versions of stock ROMs up to 12.1.A.1.207.
Guide: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/16...xperia-models/

Device Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306