Just got my Sony Tablet S today. It came with HC so I wanted to know, in your opinion, should I root it ? I've seen some problems to get the latest version of ICS when the tablet is rooted and I don't know if there are enough advantages to take the risk. What do you guys think ? What do you use root access on this tablet for ?
dmarvp said:
Just got my Sony Tablet S today. It came with HC so I wanted to know, in your opinion, should I root it ? I've seen some problems to get the latest version of ICS when the tablet is rooted and I don't know if there are enough advantages to take the risk. What do you guys think ? What do you use root access on this tablet for ?
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If you don't know what you use root for then you don't need root. Nuff said.
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What kind of benefits do I gain once I root my tablet S? I want to know before i actually root it
kadaj6 said:
What kind of benefits do I gain once I root my tablet S? I want to know before i actually root it
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Google it same for every device. But for us mainly mods from All In One tool.
I know that the guys that are making the modds here for the Sony Tablet S they said that for the moment there is no way to root the 4.0.3 5a OTA cose the bootloader is closed... but... anyone... is there another way?
I just bought the Tablet S... and without root und custom rooms is just no fun.
Thanks for your efforts and with great respect for your work.... greets from Berlin
MarioNico said:
I know that the guys that are making the modds here for the Sony Tablet S they said that for the moment there is no way to root the 4.0.3 5a OTA cose the bootloader is closed... but... anyone... is there another way?
I just bought the Tablet S... and without root und custom rooms is just no fun.
Thanks for your efforts and with great respect for your work.... greets from Berlin
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on same boat like you , hope they can find out the way to root 4.0.3 r5a , this room got so much problem and i need wipe and install new rom stable
Yeah I have to say, I upgraded cause I was sick of getting the messages for months and months on end!
Upgraded on Sony Tablet S from OS v3.x to v4 R5.
Not sure why people call it "OTA" (over the air) when it definitely was downloaded via my Wifi!
So am I stuck? Am I locked? I thought this was the perfect device to experiement with!
p.s. How can we take a backup of the current ROM prior to rooting? Something I'd like to do this time when rooting my second device.
Cheers!
flipmode_10 said:
Yeah I have to say, I upgraded cause I was sick of getting the messages for months and months on end!
Upgraded on Sony Tablet S from OS v3.x to v4 R5.
Not sure why people call it "OTA" (over the air) when it definitely was downloaded via my Wifi!
So am I stuck? Am I locked? I thought this was the perfect device to experiement with!
p.s. How can we take a backup of the current ROM prior to rooting? Something I'd like to do this time when rooting my second device.
Cheers!
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Why you didn't disable the upgrade message with condi's aio tool?
I have my tablet S with r5a rooted only because condi released the Flasher but I don't really see any diference from r5 to r5a
Why? Cause I got sick of it, and I figured the newer OS would be better!
The new OS is much better. Much faster. But several apps - I wish I could remove / uninstall won't go... Plus the stupid remote and other button at top of screen ...
Where can I find a list of ROM's that will support the Sony Tablet S device?
Anyone know?
So is 4.0.3 still not rootable, even with the latest AIO?
Robtao said:
So is 4.0.3 still not rootable, even with the latest AIO?
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R5a not. Rest are rootable
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jumper62 said:
R5a not. Rest are rootable
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Where do I look to see if it is R5A? Or how do I tell? In about Tablet, Android version just says 4.0.3. It came OTA.
Robtao said:
Where do I look to see if it is R5A? Or how do I tell? In about Tablet, Android version just says 4.0.3. It came OTA.
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Settings > About tablet > Android version. If r5a is installed, it will say "4.0.3 (release5a)".
Hey guys,
I bought my tablet s in April and wanted to root it at that time, but that time the rooting technique for release 5a wasn't known and now I read somewhere that it is again possible to root it. Please I want some help regarding this. I want you guys to clarify this confusion that I am having. "I*WANT TO ASK ULTIMATELY THAT IS IT POSSIBLE TO ROOT THE SONY TABLET S AND UPGRADE IT TO JELLY BEAN" . I also wanna ask that is there a stock jellybean custom rom available? Please reply ASAP
Sts doesnt have jelly bean but you can root latest firmware. Look at condi AiO
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I want someone to please elaborate this and explain the procedure in lay man terms
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rohit choudhary said:
Hey guys,
I bought my tablet s in April and wanted to root it at that time, but that time the rooting technique for release 5a wasn't known and now I read somewhere that it is again possible to root it. Please I want some help regarding this. I want you guys to clarify this confusion that I am having. "I*WANT TO ASK ULTIMATELY THAT IS IT POSSIBLE TO ROOT THE SONY TABLET S AND UPGRADE IT TO JELLY BEAN" . I also wanna ask that is there a stock jellybean custom rom available? Please reply ASAP
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The latest firmware update available for the Sony Tablet S is Android 4.0.3r5a, which is rootable using Condi's S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] Tool. At this time, there is no Jelly Bean update available or planned for the Sony Tablet S. Also, in the future, avoid being rude when asking strangers to do something for you.
Cat McGowan said:
The latest firmware update available for the Sony Tablet S is Android 4.0.3r5a, which is rootable using Condi's S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] Tool. At this time, there is no Jelly Bean update available or planned for the Sony Tablet S. Also, in the future, avoid being rude when asking strangers to do something for you.
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Im sorry if you thought so , but it wasnt meant in a rude way . i just wanna confirm that the rooting techinque for release 5a is exactly the same as the previous builds ? And will rooting with the tool erase all my data on my tablet s plus also wanted to ask is there a overclock kernel available for the tablet s ?
rohit choudhary said:
Im sorry if you thought so , but it wasnt meant in a rude way . i just wanna confirm that the rooting techinque for release 5a is exactly the same as the previous builds ? And will rooting with the tool erase all my data on my tablet s plus also wanted to ask is there a overclock kernel available for the tablet s ?
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You should not use capital letters because it sounds like you're yelling or demanding response
Also there's a lot of post talking about rooting and fw versions but....
1. For rooting use the AIO tool by condi like Cat McGowan said
This tool have the option to root any fw version of the STS
2. About all your data I recommend you make a backup of everything, in my case when I rooted mine my data was intact but as always do this procedure at your own risk
3. About overclocking kernel, we have locked bootloader so there's no way to do that even no custom roms
Regards!
limax182 said:
You should not use capital letters because it sounds like you're yelling or demanding response
Also there's a lot of post talking about rooting and fw versions but....
1. For rooting use the AIO tool by condi like Cat McGowan said
This tool have the option to root any fw version of the STS
2. About all your data I recommend you make a backup of everything, in my case when I rooted mine my data was intact but as always do this procedure at your own risk
3. About overclocking kernel, we have locked bootloader so there's no way to do that even no custom roms
Regards!
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hey brother from another mother
just encountered a problem while rooting while i select the 1st option it goes on saying connecting with device and nothing follows it
Plus how to enable adb ?
rohit choudhary said:
hey brother from another mother
just encountered a problem while rooting while i select the 1st option it goes on saying connecting with device and nothing follows it
Plus how to enable adb ?
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Before using Condi's AiO tool, make sure you have the ADB drivers installed and working on your computer, and USB debugging enabled on your tablet.
BluechipJ's Automated ADB Driver Installer for Sony Tablet S and P
To enable USB debugging on Sony Tablet S, go into the tablet's Settings > Developer options > and set USB debugging to ON (checked).
Thanks I'll try it. I get back to you if I get stuck somewhere in the process
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Successfully rooted. Thanks. Just wanted to ask how to remove all the sony bloatware?
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rohit choudhary said:
Successfully rooted. Thanks. Just wanted to ask how to remove all the sony bloatware?
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Get root explorer and go into system/app and delete bloatware apps
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One more clarification!!
I understand after going through Condi's post that I can root my STS. However it is still not clear if I can load a custom rom after rooting it? I like to install JB 4.1.2 on my Sony Tablet S.
Thanks for your prompt replies
Vijay
vijaychn said:
I understand after going through Condi's post that I can root my STS. However it is still not clear if I can load a custom rom after rooting it? I like to install JB 4.1.2 on my Sony Tablet S.
Thanks for your prompt replies
Vijay
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Currently, there are no custom ROMs available for the Sony Tablet S. Also, there is no Android 4.1.2 release available for the Sony Tablet S.
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra, running 4.4.4. Is it possible to do a simple root (in order to make adjustments to the LED and sound), but not affect the stock ROM or over-the-air updates? I don't want to miss out on the official Sony Lollipop, so should I maybe wait to root until after that update is released? Thanks.
No, you can't get offical updates if you have your device rooted , although you can root your device till the new update is on the line. Just unroot your sony device get the update and then root it again. Otherwise try any other rom.
Ah, many thanks. I didn't realise that was possible. I thought rooted was rooted and there was no going back. Although I've rooted a couple of devices before, I'm still something of a newbie. Would you be able to point me in the direction of a good tutorial or website with instructions how to do a basic root, and un-root, on the Z Ultra? Cheers.
http://theunlockr.com/2013/12/17/unroot-sony-xperia-z-ultra/
I found it pretty helpful , instructions are simple.
t20mohit said:
No, you can't get offical updates if you have your device rooted , although you can root your device till the new update is on the line. Just unroot your sony device get the update and then root it again. Otherwise try any other rom.
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Is there a reason as to why google doesn't allow OTA on rooted devices?
t20mohit said:
http://theunlockr.com/2013/12/17/unroot-sony-xperia-z-ultra/
I found it pretty helpful , instructions are simple.
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That's great, many thanks. Can anyone help with a how to root page, please?
Hi all,
Im really new here and i did my best to find out what i need to do but i just cant figure out the best way to do this
I want to root my ZU for 1 purpuse only i want to use the appradiounchained app
but that is requiring a rooted device im not planning to use "MOD's" (not until i know what they are and how to use them)
what is the best thread for me to follow ?
I just got the phone back to factory settings
model number: C6833
Android version: 5.1.1
little bit help would be much appreciated
santonii said:
Hi all,
Im really new here and i did my best to find out what i need to do but i just cant figure out the best way to do this
I want to root my ZU for 1 purpuse only i want to use the appradiounchained app
but that is requiring a rooted device im not planning to use "MOD's" (not until i know what they are and how to use them)
what is the best thread for me to follow ?
I just got the phone back to factory settings
model number: C6833
Android version: 5.1.1
little bit help would be much appreciated
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You're in the same boat as me. I just bought my 6th ultra and it came with 5.1.1
Anyways to root it.
Goto kingroot.net download it. Install it on your pc. It's in Chinese but for the most part you should know what it is. Hook up your phone via USB once it detects the phone click root. Takes like 5 mind don't unhook it til it's done.
RealityFails said:
You're in the same boat as me. I just bought my 6th ultra and it came with 5.1.1
Anyways to root it.
Goto kingroot.net download it. Install it on your pc. It's in Chinese but for the most part you should know what it is. Hook up your phone via USB once it detects the phone click root. Takes like 5 mind don't unhook it til it's done.
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Thank You
I was planning on doing that Just wanted to know for sure Just got my screen fixed dont want to kill my Phone haha
santonii said:
Hi all,
Im really new here and i did my best to find out what i need to do but i just cant figure out the best way to do this
I want to root my ZU for 1 purpuse only i want to use the appradiounchained app
but that is requiring a rooted device im not planning to use "MOD's" (not until i know what they are and how to use them)
what is the best thread for me to follow ?
I just got the phone back to factory settings
model number: C6833
Android version: 5.1.1
little bit help would be much appreciated
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There is an alpha rootless version of AppRadio Unchained Reloaded.
https://plus.google.com/communities/104606680193022045297
RealityFails said:
You're in the same boat as me. I just bought my 6th ultra and it came with 5.1.1
Goto kingroot.net download it. Install it on your pc. It's in Chinese but for the most part you should know what it is. Hook up your phone via USB once it detects the phone click root. Takes like 5 mind don't unhook it til it's done.
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Were you actually able to get the Kingroot PC program to work? It completes "rooting" and reports success, but RootChecker app reports no root! So it's not working, I think.
MartyM76 said:
Were you actually able to get the Kingroot PC program to work? It completes "rooting" and reports success, but RootChecker app reports no root! So it's not working, I think.
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I just downgraded to android 5.1.1 installed recovery, unlocked my bootloader. Now I'm back on custom roms and supersu
RealityFails said:
I just downgraded to android 5.1.1 installed recovery, unlocked my bootloader. Now I'm back on custom roms and supersu
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Actually after posting that I found another thread and tried the Kingroot app, which surprisingly worked (unlike in the past) to root stock 5.1.1., locked bootloader and I then installed recovery & SuperSU! So I'm good, thanks!
download king root 4.5 basically this version as it allows super sume to work. Once you root it , download super sume 6.5 from blackmart not the pro one just the normal one. It will remove kingroot and install supersu.
prerequisite: bootloader unlocked ofcourse!