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EDIT [Solution]:
TL;DR Use wotanserver to flash a US Generic .58 firmware, then root the phone using flashtool ZergRush exploit, check for updates and OTA update should be available.
Ok, seems like some people can't update by OTA to .62 after rooting, because it keeps asking for PC Companion.
After several tries, I realized the problem is the firmware.
I used Wotanserver.. tried Latin American, and countries from south America .42 and .58 firmwares, none worked...
But the last try:
- I picked the "Generic US .58" from Wotanserver, and flashed the phone.
- Without installing nothing, rooted it with "Force ZergRush" using Flashtool 0.6.7.0
- Then enabled the internet, and checked software updates, there it was the .62 and for my surprise it would finally allow the OTA update, did it, and 5 minutes later I had a .62 rooted SK17a Mini Pro.
So just try the US firmwares. Guess they´ll do the trick.
OLD POST:
Sorry if this have been answered already, but I can't seem to find anything..
I just heard some people saying if you use PC Companion to update from a flashed .42 or .58 to .62, the root will be gone. And you need to update "Over the Air" in order too keep the root.
The problem is that when I try to do so, the phone says (SK17a): "PC Companion Needed, yada yada you need a computer in order to update your phone" ....
So I'm stuck or ... ??
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Some people succeeded and many peoples are not.
I want to ask to succeeded people.
How or where did you get the 5.8 or 4.2 firmware and what kind of or which versions firmware.
This is s very important things.
go to wotan server website.
locate your phone & inside that page you will find tutorial to flash the firmware
follow it & install .58 or .42 version
root it using zergrush method (you can check the guide link in my sig)
make sure you don't change anything in the system, just root it only (you can install other apps like titanium backup, root uninstaller etc)
after that do the OTA update.
phone gets restarted & you still keep the root.
hotdude2411 said:
go to wotan server website
locate your phone & inside that page you will find (link) to flash the firmware
follow it & install .58 or .42 version
root it using zergrush method (you can check the guide link in my sig)
make sure you don't change anything in the system, just root it only (you can install other apps like titanium backup, root uninstaller etc)
after that do the OTA update.
phone gets restarted & you still keep the root.
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Ok here is the deal, these are the steps I followed, notice the difference from your instructions:
Went to wotan server
Installed a Generic Latin American .42 firmware
Used Flashtool to root the phone (it stated that used zergrush exploit)
I installed NOTHING but the market which automatically got updated.
In the notifications appeared the ".62 update available"
Tried, but then asked me for a computer to commit the update.
So my guess is:
- Either, some firmwares are not allowed to being updated by OTA or ... maybe in some countries is just impossible.
i wold suggest try to install .58 version & then try it
one thing i noticed that latin firmware is for sk17a
nt sure if its possible for sk17i only or not
Solved it, edited the first post.
javierdsv said:
Solved it, edited the first post.
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glad to hear that , hope your post will other people who are facing similar issue
id say ill stick to .42 or .58 for now and wait until official ics updates comes from sony ericsson.
infact its not that a big deal of needing to root .62. its not like .42 and .58 fw has problems
javierdsv said:
Solved it, edited the first post.
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US Generic 5.8 firmware is a GSM?
mini pro it self is a gsm phone
This way's working for me.
I hope keep the root after update to ICS.
Thanks.
Just a suggestion to all, do not update the superuser app. Latest version 3.0.7 gets hanged in .62, nt sure if its an issue with the app or compatibility wid .62 fw.
3.0.5 version works fine
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
I have a sk17a model with pt-br keyboard (with "Ç" key).
I read that I can flash a sk17i rom but will the keyboard work properly?
Can I follow this method?
Sadly I don't have a .58 sk17a rom from my country to give a try since I update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4-.62 with no other steps.
You can give it a try (p.s. dnt blame me if anything goes wrong )
about the keyboard settings, well if u are successful to keep the root then you can change the keyboard settings. you have to follow this guide.
hotdude2411 said:
You can give it a try (p.s. dnt blame me if anything goes wrong )
about the keyboard settings, well if u are successful to keep the root then you can change the keyboard settings. you have to follow this guide.
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Thanks, man. It works.
I downgraded with wotan server to sk17a .58 US (and lost my Ç).
Then I rooted with doomlord v4.
Updated to .62 over wifi.
And finally used the doomlord's Hardware Keyboard FIX you mentioned.
Now its rooted like a charm, with Ç and everything.
Took me half hour or less since I knew what to do.
Very thank you for the attention, guys, again!
Here my step to root my mini pro SK17i, boot loader still same as when it buy..
When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone...
So I tried out many ways and found this one, try over 3 times to make sure and decide to post this guide.
A.prepare...
1.flashtool 0.7 from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
2.fw 4.0.2.A.0.58 .ftf you can find from xda or place..(its not hard to find)
3.root v1.5 without unlock boot loader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
...
step 1.
open flashtool then select flash ==> flash mode ==> select fw 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then check only exclude TA / FOTA / Baseband (only 3 choices) the others must not check..
then select [ok] to continue and wait for connect the SK17i
step 2.
Push your phone in to flash mode by....Turn off your phone..
Then press and hold [volume down] while you plug PC-USB, if you never install driver of flash mode the PC will install it...[please choose continue(ignore) to install, even no matter what happen]
step 3.
waiting around 5-6 minutes... untill all message said all finished..==> then disconnect the phone..
step 4.
turn on your phone..==> then set display to maximum timeout / and set develop USB debug...
step 5.
open (root v1.5) to root the phone
after phone restart....
Your phone SK17i are rooted ready and fw is 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then Backup every things while you are root user...
step 6.
OTA to 4.0.2.A.0.62 back by wifi only, don't choose other else..
Done...enjoy.
^&^'
Is it work with Live with walkman?
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
Feanor88 said:
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
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Yes, it is.
To OP: OTA update can be done over 3G also, it is not a requirement to use WiFi.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
obaidshera said:
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
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He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
moussm said:
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
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Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
mihahn said:
He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
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Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
kobajagrande said:
Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, you've got it. You have to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or .58 to root
mihahn said:
Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
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Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
AW: [Tutorial] Root mini pro SK17i fw4.0.2.A.0.62
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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Yes .62 excuse me on firmware i told you the TA wasnt excludable i mean that maybe the firmware i had downloaded didnt include that little part of the software is that matter ? Oh, i forgot to tell you that i removed some bloatwares i heard on galaxys that it fails the OTA update its the same with SK17 ?
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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Where did you get the frensh version? I'm looking for the azerty vertion :/
Hi everyone!
I was trying to ask this in the Dev forum, but aparently my post count doesn't allow me to do so...
I just bought a Sony Tablet S (Wifi 16 GB version), and it comes with Android 3.1 and Kernel 2.6.36.3, so my question is if I can/should root it before I update it to ICS? Is the root process safe and easy to do, and does it void the warranty?
Thanks for your help...
yes - you need to root it before you upgrade - then upgrade using AiO tool by Condi.. here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720
im_iceman said:
yes - you need to root it before you upgrade - then upgrade using AiO tool by Condi.. here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720
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Great, thanks for your help! I see from that link that the root can be undone, but can this also be done after the ICS update? I will try to root my Tablet S with the stock Android 3.1 and after I want to update it to the oficial ICS...
Putente,
if you upgrade to official ICS, you will not be able to root, till now.
awn
you will probably have to upgrade to 3.2.1 first, because most of 3.1 versions couldnt be rooted. BUT BE CAREFUL! - do not use OTA update if it comes with ICS because its not rootable and you cant go back..
First you should get URL of 3.2.1 of your region - check one of HC URLS thread,
flash 3.2.1, root, download ICS and use AiO to preroot it, then flash custom ICS with root.
thats all
br
condi
Well, this is starting to get a bit confusing for me, as I'm a noob. I thought that this root process would be easier. I'll do a bit more reading about this subject before I make any decisions...
I got another question...
I have an update notice on my tablet and it says something about a system update version 1.10 and Android 3.2. Is this the (in)famous kernel build #10, or can I safely perform this update before I use condi's AIO tool for root and ICS update?
Thanks.
If you get 3.2 update, you'll probably receive kernel #10 but that update will be soon followed by 3.2.1 with kernel #5, #6 or #8 (or even another one, depending on your region) rootable by Condi's tool.
Then you can be proposed to download another 3.2.1, don't accept as it will be kernel #10.
You may be able to keep root after 4.0.3 update using Condi's tool if you come from a rooted 3.2.1. If not, you won't be able to gain root because there's actually no exploit for stock ICS.
So be carefull!
putente said:
Hi everyone!
I was trying to ask this in the Dev forum, but aparently my post count doesn't allow me to do so...
I just bought a Sony Tablet S (Wifi 16 GB version), and it comes with Android 3.1 and Kernel 2.6.36.3, so my question is if I can/should root it before I update it to ICS? Is the root process safe and easy to do, and does it void the warranty?
Thanks for your help...
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So you have 3.2 kernel 10?
Then you can install this for Portugal 'WIFI only'.
3.2.1R2 Wifi Only SGPT111PT/S SGPT112PT/S
http://info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_011/contents/0008/signed-nbx03_011-ota-0042.002.zip
This is 3.2.1r2 install, not sure what kernel but should be rootable, I helped someone from Sweden using the same file and they were able to root tablet.
Copy to SD card
To install go into recovery (turn off tab, then hold vol + and tap power button, tablet will boot and then go into recovery, then you can let go of vol button) and select file off SD card.
Then run condi's AIO and select root, it will tell you if it can be rooted or not.....
If that works and you would like to ICS then use the program to preroot the following:
4.0.3 Wifi Only SGPT111PT/S SGPT112PT/S
http://info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_011/contents/0009/signed-nbx03_011-ota-120410025.zip
Oh and Portugal / Netherlands /Norway /Sweden are the same file
GOOD LUCK
Chur
@stifilz can't this be flashed after updating to official ICS?
or even any way downgrading to HC without root?
Damn this is my first device I have for this long time without root :-/
weaponXandroid said:
@stifilz can't this be flashed after updating to official ICS?
or even any way downgrading to HC without root?
Damn this is my first device I have for this long time without root :-/
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Not unless some sort of backdoor was created, ie incremental decrease. So pretty much for the time being no... but dw I am in the same boat... there will be some way, some day.
Chur
I have updated my tablets to official ics ota......my kernel is [email protected]#1
Can i root my device?
If not....can i use AIO tool to get sd write permissions?
Tarunalpha said:
I have updated my tablets to official ics ota......my kernel is [email protected]#1
Can i root my device?
If not....can i use AIO tool to get sd write permissions?
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The post above yours...
So no root.
AND no sd write permissiong through AIO.
Chur
stifilz said:
Not unless some sort of backdoor was created, ie incremental decrease. So pretty much for the time being no...
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Since we cannot decrease from the tablet then why don't we just increase it in the flashable pacakage?
I don't visit here much but I read somewhere that flashable firmware must be greater than the installed one, then why not just change the build.prop in the to higher that 4.0.3 and it will get accepted right?
or is this already tried?
if this succeeds then we can make HC's build.prop to 4.0.4 n flash it and then root it and flash to ICS with add root support.
Just a suggestion.
This may help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887447
Although I personally havnt got it working myself, it does appears others have.
weaponXandroid said:
Since we cannot decrease from the tablet then why don't we just increase it in the flashable pacakage?
I don't visit here much but I read somewhere that flashable firmware must be greater than the installed one, then why not just change the build.prop in the to higher that 4.0.3 and it will get accepted right?
or is this already tried?
if this succeeds then we can make HC's build.prop to 4.0.4 n flash it and then root it and flash to ICS with add root support.
Just a suggestion.
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Although we can sign it. We do not have keys or method to fully sign it. Because the bootloader is locked it has to be a signed file from Sony.... With the exception of condi's AIO tool which bypasses the check. For this you need root! But now we can root ICS anyway and apply semi custom roms i.e root and lower incremental
Stifilz
Hi guys,
If you want to have root, and be able to use decrypt/custom
preroot/flash custom functions on Sony Tablet S / Xperia Tab with new firmwares,
then DO NOT update directly to R5/R5A!
since R5 and future releases are shell disabled in recovery.
since R5A new root method with restore is not possible.
Sony Tablet S users - use AiO to make prerooted custom firmware,
with hidden.img replaced to still-vulnerable one!
Or if you dont want to make one for yourself, just wait for me
to make and upload custom fw's for wifi and 3g versions - HERE.
br
condi
Thanks
Looking at the thanks list it seems as if there's very few users with an Xperia tablet s. I wonder if the old one is actually better.
Sent from my SGPT12 using xda app-developers app
bump - reason: r5a released.
hi dear condi, i install and root 4.0.3 R5 with your AiO tool, and now how can i install your prerooted R5A?
There is a easy way to downgrade to R1? Or new method to root official R5, i made big mistake and i did auto update help please
/Sent from HTC Desire/
afaik, there is no way. well, i heard that some guys from russian forum did it, but no one, even they themselves, don't know exactly how it worked.
condi said:
Hi guys,
If you want to have root, and be able to use decrypt/custom
preroot/flash custom functions on Sony Tablet S / Xperia Tab with new firmwares,
then DO NOT update directly to R5/R5A!
since R5 and future releases are shell disabled in recovery.
since R5A new root method with restore is not possible.
Sony Tablet S users - use AiO to make prerooted custom firmware,
with hidden.img replaced to still-vulnerable one!
Or if you dont want to make one for yourself, just wait for me
to make and upload custom fw's for wifi and 3g versions - HERE.
br
condi
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Unfortunately, I already updated to R5a from R1a. But, so wonderful the Walkman is!
Hope you can find a way to root the newest!
condi said:
R5A new root method with restore is not possible.
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Explains why I get stuck after the restoration.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda premium
The situation of your Tablet now is…?
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using XDA Premium HD app
Tablet s wit 4.0.3R5 recovery v36 to 4.0.3R5a with root ?
Hello everybody,
I have a tablet S, with version 4.0.3R5 with Recovery v 36 and it's showing the update to r5a...
I'd like to root it, and get the update to make vpn work again (r5a).
I've read in STIFILZ FAQ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828107) that it's rootable with condi's AIO tool, but how I can get r5a with root if I've already have recovery v 36 ?
In the same FAQs, I've seen this:
Q. I have 4.0.3R5 rooted and want to downgrade to something else
A. When you install R5 OTA or flash normal file the recovery is 'upgraded' you will not be able to use AIO to pre-root future updates nor flash them. You can still root using the ICS method (if it is still current for the update. You can however flash either ICS or ICS R1A by lowering your incremental and manually flashing through recovery. Or see below for condi's amazing solution.
Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)
But I cant' figure out how to do it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction ?
Thanks a lot !!!
mrmuzzio said:
Hello everybody,
I have a tablet S, with version 4.0.3R5 with Recovery v 36 and it's showing the update to r5a...
I'd like to root it, and get the update to make vpn work again (r5a).
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S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER]
mrmuzzio said:
Hello everybody,
I've read in STIFILZ FAQ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828107) that it's rootable with condi's AIO tool, but how I can get r5a with root if I've already have recovery v 36 ?
In the same FAQs, I've seen this:
Q. I have 4.0.3R5 rooted and want to downgrade to something else
A. When you install R5 OTA or flash normal file the recovery is 'upgraded' you will not be able to use AIO to pre-root future updates nor flash them. You can still root using the ICS method (if it is still current for the update. You can however flash either ICS or ICS R1A by lowering your incremental and manually flashing through recovery. Or see below for condi's amazing solution.
Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)
But I cant' figure out how to do it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction ?
Thanks a lot !!!
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My bad, I had not updated the FAQ yet (thought no one was using it, but glad to see some are)
Update reads:
Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)
UPDATE: Now you can also use FLASHER
stifilz said:
My bad, I had not updated the FAQ yet (thought no one was using it, but glad to see some are)
Update reads:
Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)
UPDATE: Now you can also use FLASHER
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Thanks Stifilz, your FAQ is allways my first stop, its saves me reading all the posts...
I think the link you put in "FLASHER" its wrong, I believe the right one is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050126&highlight=flasher
I'll try now to root and flash with this tool...
UPDATE: The root worked like a charm, then I used the flasher. It downloaded all the files, and prompted me to select wich hidden image to use. I've selected R1 since its the last with adb support. When it finished I entered recovery and I still see version 36, it's ok ? In the windows device manager I see a "sony" device with no drivers, I've tried the ones with ADB and AIO but it does not recognizes them....
thanks !
any news about the root for the relase 5A - updated OTA, guys?
My broder had autoupdate on and well
I was wondering if have you find any way to downgrade to be able to root it
thanks in advance
Raps
Rapsody10 said:
My broder had autoupdate on and well
I was wondering if have you find any way to downgrade to be able to root it
thanks in advance
Raps
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Yeah, same here - I'd love to know if there's any progress on either rooting R5A or downgrading from R5A to something already rootable...
is there any update on how to achieve this ?
if you already OTA the update
thanks in advance
Raps
KingRoot v4.9.6 does it ALL!!!
Topery Chiang said:
Unfortunately, I already updated to R5a from R1a. But, so wonderful the Walkman is!
Hope you can find a way to root the newest!
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Hey guys, i have managed to root my Sony Tablet S (sgpt111gb/s) with the KingRoot app which you can download from the link below. You download APK on your device and install it as you would do normally and just run it and watch the show! I have to say that latest version of KingRoot DID NOT WORK with ver. 4.0.3 r5a currently installed on my tablet s but i've downloaded ''kingroot_global'' (link below) and it worked like a charm! My Sony Table S is now rooted
P.S. THIS ALSO WORKS FOR ALL OTHER ANDROID TABLETS/PHONES!
Link: kingroot dot net download or look for version 4.9.6_C151_B299....:good:
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condi said:
S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER]
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Hey guys, i have managed to root my Sony Tablet S (sgpt111gb/s) with the KingRoot app which you can download from the link below. You download APK on your device and install it as you would do normally and just run it and watch the show! I have to say that latest version of KingRoot DID NOT WORK with ver. 4.0.3 r5a currently installed on my tablet s but i've downloaded ''kingroot_global'' (link below) and it worked like a charm! My Sony Table S is now rooted
P.S. THIS ALSO WORKS FOR ALL OTHER ANDROID TABLETS/PHONES!
Link: kingroot dot net download or look for version 4.9.6_C151_B299....:fingers-crossed:
I just got a Tablet Z. Model # SGP311, build 10.4.B.0.577
I am wondering if it's possible to root this. I don't know if the bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks
galaxyII said:
I just got a Tablet Z. Model # SGP311, build 10.4.B.0.577
I am wondering if it's possible to root this. I don't know if the bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks
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You can root the XTZ, but it's a bit of work... IMO the easiest way is to install a custom rom, but there are other root methods for this device...
galaxyII said:
I just got a Tablet Z. Model # SGP311, build 10.4.B.0.577
I am wondering if it's possible to root this. I don't know if the bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks
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You should be posting on the Q&A my friend.. Anyway.. Please see links below to root your SGP311...
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
donedos said:
You should be posting on the Q&A my friend.. Anyway.. Please see links below to root your SGP311...
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
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Thanks a lot let me try this
OK I am kind of lost with these numbers (109 etc)..I read the link and it looks like it isnt easy like the Samsung devices.
First do I need to unlock my bootloader? Is it possible to install custom rom without root?
galaxyII said:
OK I am kind of lost with these numbers (109 etc)..I read the link and it looks like it isnt easy like the Samsung devices.
First do I need to unlock my bootloader? Is it possible to install custom rom without root?
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No and no.
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galaxyII said:
OK I am kind of lost with these numbers (109 etc)..I read the link and it looks like it isnt easy like the Samsung devices.
First do I need to unlock my bootloader? Is it possible to install custom rom without root?
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1.) I suggest you simply flash 10.1.C.0.370 firmware and root it using the attached file below.
2.) install the latest dual recovery by NUT.
3.) then follow this:
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
two important things, you should be rooted and has a recovery installed before proceeding the update and retain the root .
@donedos After connecting the tablet with the companion software on my mac, I got the .109 upgrade
Now I am on .109 Firmware.
- How should I flash 10.1.C.0.370? Which tool to flash, source to find 10.1.C.0.370 (search would do?)?
Many thanks
galaxyII said:
@donedos After connecting the tablet with the companion software on my mac, I got the .109 upgrade
Now I am on .109 Firmware.
- How should I flash 10.1.C.0.370? Which tool to flash, source to find 10.1.C.0.370 (search would do?)?
Many thanks
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use flashtool..just use the latest version...just like you said. google will help you how to use the flashtool for xperia..
donedos said:
1.) I suggest you simply flash 10.1.C.0.370 firmware and root it using the attached file below.
2.) install the latest dual recovery by NUT.
3.) then follow this:
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
two important things, you should be rooted and has a recovery installed before proceeding the update and retain the root .
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Okay, I have flashed firmware .370 to my tablet (but used SGP312 instead of 311 which is the model of my tablet!), and I have that awful UI layout with the home key and back button of the bottom left and the drop down menu on bottom right! .109 update has popped up as well.
When/if I update to .109 (after root) will my model be SGP311?
I have rooted okay, but used doomlord xploit as the file you attached did not seem to work, and I have installed the recovery by NUT.
I now have the firmware for SGP311 (UK), but only a .ftf file (853,683kb). The directions above state you should have a zip file also
Aid777 said:
Okay, I have flashed firmware .370 to my tablet (but used SGP312 instead of 311 which is the model of my tablet!), and I have that awful UI layout with the home key and back button of the bottom left and the drop down menu on bottom right! .109 update has popped up as well.
When/if I update to .109 (after root) will my model be SGP311?
I have rooted okay, but used doomlord xploit as the file you attached did not seem to work, and I have installed the recovery by NUT.
I now have the firmware for SGP311 (UK), but only a .ftf file (853,683kb). The directions above state you should have a zip file also
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You might lose root with the OTA. The awful phone layout is a consequence of Google trying to unify the UI across Android devices. It's a bit better for devs, lot worse for users. But you eventually get used to it. With 4.4, even Settings app will have the giant phone UI.
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