Sony Xperia Acro S [LT26W] Jellybean [6.2.B.0.200] Root

Sony Xperia Acro S [LT26W] Jellybean [6.2.B.0.200] Root

 




Download Jellybean Firmware
LT26w v4.1.2(6.2.B.0.200)   Password is MMAS
flash this firmware if you have already not got the OTA update. 

Bootloader should be unlocked for this procedure.
To check:
Dial *#*# 7378423 #*#*   -> “Service Info” -> “Configuration“.
Bootloader unlock allowed – Yes << Then Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked         – Yes << Then Bootloader is unlocked
To Unlock Bootloader
Open flashtool, click on unlock bootloader button, and done!!
or you can use the method on Sony developer site.

acro s kernel  =>  Download Link 
update-superSU-v 1.25.zip   =>    Download Link 

copy update-superSU-v 1.25.zip to your sd card


Save acro s kernel file in the flash tool’s firmware folder
Connect your phone to the PC in fastboot mode by pressing ( power off >> volume up Key) Press flash button on flashtool, select fastboot mode and press OK


In the Fastboot Toolbox, press “Select Kernel to Flash”


Once completed flashing, safely remove flashboot phone and then go to recovery mode by pressing power and holding volume up key unlit it vibrates and notification LED lights up.
In recovery mode select  install zip from sd /external sd, select  update-superSU-v 1.25.zip Install, Reboot.


You should have root and SuperSU app installed.

All credits to a Burmese website (www dot myanmarmobileapp dot com) where I found this procedure. Although I cant read their text, I guessed my way through most of it and it worked for me!!!