According to Android Central, ICS will begin being pushed to the Sony Tablet S today. Included is direct access to sdcard for some applications it seems. Hopefully also a wifi fix is included. Now who's willing to take the exploit plunge?
This issue has already several topics in "GENERAL" section...
Hope so.
I'm tired of honeycomb!!!!!!!
What more ICS brings new?
Could someone report immediately if the update is available in your region?
I would like to modify my region.zip and build.prop to download the regional file and will try to root it with Condis tool.
A copy of the build.prop could be helpful too. Thanks in advance.
no dice here in Sweden with a US machine.
Update is downloading now on my tablet. I'm in the US
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no update yet in Hong Kong. Using jp machine.
Update installed in us.
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I am in Australia but changed my device so it thinks it's a US version using All-In-One tool. Just downloaded the OTA update but too scared to flash in case I brick it!
Reckon it's safe? I know I'll loose root and not be able to get it back. But I don't really use Root anyway on this device.
according to the announcement from japan sony, the ics update for jp machine is delayed. no exact update is provided.
http://www.sony.jp/tablet/info/20120427.html
I bought my tablet from japan. and am using it here in New Zealand, i got the update so i dont know what region mine is, lol.
how to get my tablet region ?
Nothing in Canada yet
Sentinel196 said:
I am in Australia but changed my device so it thinks it's a US version using All-In-One tool. Just downloaded the OTA update but too scared to flash in case I brick it!
Reckon it's safe? I know I'll loose root and not be able to get it back. But I don't really use Root anyway on this device.
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I changed my device to US and got the update straight away.I just installed it and everything works fine.I lost root but I wanted to test it unrooted first and if there is a reason I'll root it again later if Condi comes up with a root solution
Got mine installed. US tablet.
Would anyone mind uploading a system dump? I do a lot of app/widget porting for the asus transformer and it would be nice to get my hands on some new material
Any way to force an update without ac power? I have full charge and forgot the power cable. Did I bit of a search around but came up empty. Curse Sony and it's non universal power cables!
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No ICS
No ICS in New Zealand yet.
Installed mine a few hours ago in the UK
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Sentinel196 said:
I am in Australia but changed my device so it thinks it's a US version using All-In-One tool. Just downloaded the OTA update but too scared to flash in case I brick it!
Reckon it's safe? I know I'll loose root and not be able to get it back. But I don't really use Root anyway on this device.
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I did like what you said and the upgrade went smoothly without any issue.
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Hi guys
I'm a noob when it comes to android and rooting. I wanted to know if I root my x10i can I go back to standard firmware if needed? And can I keep timescape?
I'm from South Africa and we have not received any firmware updates. I tried debranding and didn't like all the extra stuff I got in the install so I went back to my old firmware. If I root what happens to firmware updates? I understand the benefits but as I said I'm new so I don't really know what to do with a rooted phone.
Thanks any feed back will be appreciated
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you can keep what you what and restore to unroot state .... but if you are new to android or linux DONT root you can bring the os to an unbootable state....
Is there no way back if I brick it?
How can I get enough info to know what to do. I'v neva used linex.b4
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After rooting, you can go back to standard firmware the same way you did it after debranding.
From my understanding, if you update firmware normally you'll lose root. Otherwise, you'd have to update to the newest 'rooted' firmware as posted on XDA if you want to update.
Thanks man that really clarified alot. Do u think its worth it if I go for a root for the time being since there's no updates in my country
Thanks guys
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If your firmware is really old (click left button>settings>About phone and read the build number at the very bottom, if it ends in 14 or 16 it is the older firmware) It seems worth it to update. Though apparently, the newest root method version (gives you firmware ending in 023) doesn't seem to be the best in battery life. You may want to stick with the link for 'OLD VERSION 1' in the guide (the link's crossed out, but you can still click it to download the files) that will give you firmware ending in 020 which I think gives better battery life.
Only prob is, flashing causes all your settings and apps to go away. So backup your messages and contacts and things. Your SD card doesn't get wiped, but the phone does.
I do have r14, that's y I wanted the update cz I know that 23 is out in other countries. I'll try the root and save my old files so that I can revert if I have a problem later on.
And in case off bricking is there a way to undo it?
Thanks
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Real 'bricking' means the device is DEAD.
I had a problem where my phone gave an exclamation mark logo when booting, and thats all it did. I went through debranding (reflashing) again, and it worked after. So I guess if you get stuck, just reflash.
Ok great, as long as I can fix it if there's a problem I'll try it. Anyway thanks a lot. I really appreciate all the help and the quick replies. There's alot of stuff I still don't understand but I'll check the other posts if I don't get anything I'll put something up.
Thanks again
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Hello mates.Yesterday I bought my Moto razr and Im super happy with it.Very fast,thin and nice colors. Im from Bulgaria and my phone shows 651.73.19 version.If im right this version is a bit old and I cant event put Shady`s rom bcoz of that.When I check for updates It says its up to date.What can I do ? Still wait or something else ?
Thanks
linkenhtc said:
Hello mates.Yesterday I bought my Moto razr and Im super happy with it.Very fast,thin and nice colors. Im from Bulgaria and my phone shows 651.73.19 version.If im right this version is a bit old and I cant event put Shady`s rom bcoz of that.When I check for updates It says its up to date.What can I do ? Still wait or something else ?
Thanks
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That's actually your build number, which is fine. You need to look at your system version. It should be something like 6.11.744.XT910 or something along those lines.
Check that and report back.
the version is 651.73.19.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
rvg777 said:
the version is 651.73.19.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
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you don't have an update yet.
The recent update for the XT910 was only for the 651.73.15, .16, .17, .18 versions.
It looks like Bulgaria is not on the list, and it might be because of the language on the phone.
The update was recent, December 31st, so you may see it being sent OTA soon, but for now, it looks like you're up to date.
Thanks.So for now I cant put any roms ?
Hi, Just received my new Razr today in U.K. Had OTA update to 651.73.30.en.eu. All downloaded fine.
Cheers.
linkenhtc said:
Thanks.So for now I cant put any roms ?
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No, you should be able to still put ROM's on there.
Just to make sure, you're rooted, right??
I believe there are no fastboot files yet for the .19 version, at least that's what I was reading, so instead of just straight loading a ROM on top of this, I would go the safestrap route. This will allow you to load a secondary ROM and access both.
My understanding is while the .18 & .19 versions are different, they're not so different it will block you from loading a ROM.
It should be the same process as ever, root, safestrap, then enable safestrap mode, and flash the ROM.
If you get an error, report back and let me know what it is, and I MIGHT be able to help you through it.
Joshseadog said:
Hi, Just received my new Razr today in U.K. Had OTA update to 651.73.30.en.eu. All downloaded fine.
Cheers.
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Received the same today for CEE model
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just install motocast on your PC, plug your RAZR in and check for device updates and it will update your device to xxxxx.30 version...works for all people I gave advice to...and I previously had xxxxx.19 version...I am from Europe-Czech republic
better performance and battery is now usable for 2 whole days with wifi on...
linkenhtc said:
Thanks.So for now I cant put any roms ?
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Follow the downgrade instructions, root it, bootstrap it and use all the roms you want. I think that's what you need to do.
Milx said:
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yup today the day man! we us sony user get to see ICS!! the day before ACER!!!! Wooohoo
http://blog.sony.com/icsforsonytablets
Nothing in Europe!! How instal US firmware??
Great!
I'm looking forward to have here a tutorial on how to upgrade from other countries and without losing root )
Thanks guys!
nothing yet for Canada
I'm currently changing my region with Condi's tool. Here's hoping that works to download and crack the update...hrm..
edit: It's now telling me the update is to 3.2
Seems odd. Thinking maybe I should wait until Condi or someone can confirm that this will work alright...
rimsilva said:
Great!
I'm looking forward to have here a tutorial on how to upgrade from other countries and without losing root )
Thanks guys!
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Yes, definitely I will make one
I'm at work right now, will start making ICS for every region
today evening.
vnqshr said:
I'm currently changing my region with Condi's tool. Here's hoping that works to download and crack the update...hrm..
edit: It's now telling me the update is to 3.2
Seems odd. Thinking maybe I should wait until Condi or someone can confirm that this will work alright...
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Its correct behaviour. Thats because of sony.ro.build.incremental lowest valu ('1'). You can update (downgrade) to 3.2, then again update to 3.2.1,
and then to 4.03
Or change value to higher to get ICS update.
OR BETTER - wait for me (or other users) and we will give proper,
easy, step by step instructions.
I want to make ICS rom capable to use for every region
br
condi
Thanks for the quick reply Condi!
If that is normal behaviour, I might just carry on, and move through all of the firmwares, keeping them rooted along the way.
Will let you all know how it goes!
If someone can upload US firmware with is tablet.
EDIT : I wait for your tutorial condi ! You have time today?
i have a 16gb 3g italian tablet, if i change the region to us, and upgrade, and the change back the region to italian, will i lose the 3g support?
I'm in India, so I'll let you know if anything shows up over this way.
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Nothing for me yet... USA
I see they have added direct access to files on the SD card.
Can anyone convince me of a good reason to wait for a root version? I can't think of anything I really need it for on this, unless someone finds a way to run Sky Go somehow through a hack.
Why cant I access this yet? USA rooted.
Bojanglez said:
I see they have added direct access to files on the SD card.
Can anyone convince me of a good reason to wait for a root version? I can't think of anything I really need it for on this, unless someone finds a way to run Sky Go somehow through a hack.
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Bojanglez, I'm thinking the same as you - the only reason I rooted 3.2 was for the init.d support to run scripts for SD cards. Now that ICS supports that, is there any reason to root?....
Probably, there's always a good reason for it - CPU Master is as good excuse as any!
Anybody know if the Hotspot is disabled in ICS as in Honeycomb?
pretty sick
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Bojanglez, I'm thinking the same as you - the only reason I rooted 3.2 was for the init.d support to run scripts for SD cards. Now that ICS supports that, is there any reason to root?....
Probably, there's always a good reason for it - CPU Master is as good excuse as any!
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I can't get the update here in the UK yet anyway, so I will wait and see how it goes here.
If I can get a rooted version as quickly as the official I probably will, but I'm not sure I can resist the temptation just to upgrade if it becomes available before.
Bojanglez said:
I can't get the update here in the UK yet anyway, so I will wait and see how it goes here.
If I can get a rooted version as quickly as the official I probably will, but I'm not sure I can resist the temptation just to upgrade if it becomes available before.
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Likewise - the temptation to just go for it is great - BUT - we should be aware of the kernel situation (.10) that stopped some users from rooting. Best not to be too hasty, Condi might well present something to keep root. He usually presents something awesome!
Does anyone actually have this yet?
I recently got a i717 note, and I saw on drippler that yesterday the official 4.1.2 update was released may 3 yesterday, and I was wondering if it was possible if I can get the update without having a PC, cause I don't have one at the moment, my phone isn't rooted, help plz and thanks, I have kies air btw but no pc
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_fly said:
I recently got a i717 note, and I saw on drippler that yesterday the official 4.1.2 update was released may 3 yesterday, and I was wondering if it was possible if I can get the update without having a PC, cause I don't have one at the moment, my phone isn't rooted, help plz and thanks, I have kies air btw but no pc
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You will need a PC. If you were rooted you could download the flashable zip and have it. But again you need a PC to root!
Sorry!
So you don't know anyone with a PC?
You don't need to be rooted to flash the zip version -- you just need CWR or TWRP.
So, have you installed a recovery?
I havn't installed recovery yet, im new to this, but do I download a recovery and then once I do this, what would I use to flash? Ty
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Another thing, I searched in clock work recovery and can't find dl link for it, if you could help with a link, thanks
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From a pure stock phone:
Plan A: Download Kies software (google for it). Install Kies software, connect phone to pc, and let the phone upgrade to 4.1.2. Phone will be pure stock JB.
Plan B: Download JB update file from development section. Download Odin3 software - find it by googling "odin3 1.85". Then run odin software, reboot phone in download mode, connect to pc, and install JB update. Phone will be pure stock JB.
Plan C: Wait a few days and you will get a software update notification. Accept the terms, and phone will update itself to pure stock JB.
If you don't have access to a pc you will have to wait a few. The last ICS update took only four days to hit the phones after the release on the world wide interweb.
I updated but its really not different than 4.0.4 ICS . . . No new features but lots of extra bloatware from at&t.
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I see u
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Will I get the update if my phone has no service? And do I need to be rooted in order to use odin? Thanks to all that helped I will wait until the update is released on my phone since I don't have a PC
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Of course you need signal for your phone to know it has an update...
No you do not need root to use Odin. In fact, you use Odin TO root.
can I get the update over WI-Fi connection is what I meant sorry.
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It is highly doubtful that this update will be released as an OTA. Better start looking for a PC or go to a friends house.
Why not, Amigo? And do you think that will leave out Canadian phones too?
Almost 800MBs is quite high for an OTA update especially since this is a totally new OS with different partitioning. More likely it will be a Kies update only. Should be no difference for Canadian versions once released. Time will tell and this is only my educated guess by experience. I know I have read that it can be received OTA but nobody that I have seen has reported it yet.
Probably right. But at&t could break the update into two parts. They did that on a big windows phone update a few years ago. Just a speculation.
I know at least telus made the ics update ota..
It's doable, not even that outlandish really, cause Going from ics to jb would be pretty much the same as gingerbread to ics...
oem roms of all 3 android versions have been relatively the same size and partitioning can be done on device within the update script.
It being possible and them doing it are different arguments though lol
Hi I have the orignal (not xperia) tablet S.
version
4.0.3 (release5a)
kernal version
2.6.39.4
[email protected]#1
build number
TISU0013410
I am wondering if the all in one works for rooting this device, I have been looking online and have seen a lot of mixed answers, yes, no and sort of.
What I am looking to do is rooting this tablet to install a new OS.
Thanks in advance.
ragehavoc said:
Hi I have the orignal (not xperia) tablet S.
version
4.0.3 (release5a)
kernal version
2.6.39.4
[email protected]#1
build number
TISU0013410
I am wondering if the all in one works for rooting this device, I have been looking online and have seen a lot of mixed answers, yes, no and sort of.
What I am looking to do is rooting this tablet to install a new OS.
Thanks in advance.
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First off yes the all in one will root your tab
Do the rescue backdoor script in the a.i.o
Then apply the notification patch to stop the update notification
You cant flash or install a diff os on these tabs both the sts and xts are locked down tight but there seems to be good head way with booting from the sd card on the sts
DO NOT TRY TO FLASH JB TO THE STS YOU WILL BRICK IT
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First off yes the all in one will root your tab
Do the rescue backdoor script in the a.i.o
Then apply the notification patch to stop the update notification
You cant flash or install a diff os on these tabs both the sts and xts are locked down tight but there seems to be good head way with booting from the sd card on the sts
DO NOT TRY TO FLASH JB TO THE STS YOU WILL BRICK IT
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Thank you so much!
Can you fill me in on what headway or a link for booting from the SD card, I really, really hate the OS this tablet has, but if it is not possible I dont know if I should bother risking it.
Honestly, I hate what sony did with this tablet, especially given the price I paid for it when it came out.
Oh never mind, I found it, http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-tablet-s/general/sony-tablet-s-sys2sd-boot-sd-card-t2818649, it looks like it is just a softboot loader for extra protection, sad I cannot use J.B. , hopefully someone will figure out how to fake an authentic update to get people out of I.C.S.
Oh well, I may as well root it just in case, the modded playstore is at least worth it.
@ragehavoc @dex9mm
What exactly does the modded Android Market / Google Play give you? You cannot download things without payment.
Do you mean, just access to APP's that are only available to certain geographic regions?
I haven't flashed / rooted a device in 3 years. Last two were HTC devices.
For the sake of an example, take me as an idiot, who cannot understand the abbreviated chatter I see everywhere, with no reference to what anything means - could you please point me to 2-3 articles that have a DETAILED list of steps and screenshots for what needs to be done to get the Bootloader sorted, plus everything else, and then flash 4.1 OS?
or, am I stuck on 4.0.3 forever, regardless of root/stock?
Thank you!
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@ragehavoc @dex9mm
What exactly does the modded Android Market / Google Play give you? You cannot download things without payment.
Do you mean, just access to APP's that are only available to certain geographic regions?
I haven't flashed / rooted a device in 3 years. Last two were HTC devices.
For the sake of an example, take me as an idiot, who cannot understand the abbreviated chatter I see everywhere, with no reference to what anything means - could you please point me to 2-3 articles that have a DETAILED list of steps and screenshots for what needs to be done to get the Bootloader sorted, plus everything else, and then flash 4.1 OS?
or, am I stuck on 4.0.3 forever, regardless of root/stock?
Thank you!
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Hey yea your stuck on 4.0, sorry its the long and the short of it
The modded play store is where you can see every app or set the device to mimic an other device and see apps that are only available to said device
Do not flash jb to your device you will brick it
Rooting is about all you can achieve
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