Last Updated on July 19, 2022 by Mathew Diekhake
Anyone wanting to root the Sony Xperia M with Towelroot will likely know all about kernels since the Android kernel dated after June 3 does not support this method. When you do get root access to your Xperia M device using the Towelroot one-click method, you can start installing custom kernel and custom ROMs thanks to one of the main custom recoveries that will be available for your device.
The eXperience Pro app is available for rooted Xperia M users and will change your custom kernel experience for ever. With the eXperience Pro app, you can tweak your custom kernels whenever you want and make any changes as you see fit.
Files You Need
- Point your Sony Xperia M browser to this website: http://towelroot.com and download the file.
- You are voiding the Sony Xperia warranty by following this guide. You can unroot so Towelroot is no longer on your device and the warranty will be restored.
- You must be running Android KitKat and a kernel version before June 3 2014 for this exploit to work. You can downgrade your device and get it working if you are running a later kernel version.
Rooting the Sony Xperia M
- Make sure you have the Unknown Sources option enabled so you can install third-party apps from outside the Google Play Store or else the guide won’t work. You can find the Unknown Sources option by heading to the Menu > Settings > Security > Unknown Sources.
- On your smartphone, point your web browser to the Towelroot link given above.
- Tap on the Lambda option.
- Save the tr.apk file on your Xperia M device.
- Swipe from the top of the devices display and pull down the notification shade.
- Tap where it shows the “Download Complete.”
- Tap on the “Install” option.
- Swipe down from the top of the display once again and pull down the notification shade.
- Tap over the “Installation Complete” option.
- Now for the rooting part: Tap on the “Make it Ra1n” button and your device will now get root access granted.
- The Sony Xperia M is now rooted; head to the Google Play Store and start the SuperSU application on your Xperia M device.
- Stay there and install the root checker application to double-check the Towelroot tool did root your device correctly.
In conclusion, you can start installing the root-requiring apps from the same Google Play Store. You should find the Google Play Store is home to the most apps for you to use with your new device. You can get started with the eXperience Pro app if you liked the sounds of it in the introduction.