Can someone confirm if the 4.03 R5a for the Tablet S is rootable?
Thank you.
rfreeman said:
Can someone confirm if the 4.03 R5a for the Tablet S is rootable?
Thank you.
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Not sure for certain, I am currently bricked
I assume they may have patched it as they did that with R6a and R6b for Xperia.
Also why would they release R5a for US when they had recently release R5!
condi is working on a method to replace the recovery with the old one (before flashing new recovery) which also uses hie pre-root method
If you are on R1a DO NOT update.... yet!
Yes , I r1a ver. , but not sure up to R5A still with root , so I haven't update form ota...too poor
Sent from Xperia S - XTX7.0
stifilz said:
Not sure for certain, I am currently bricked
I assume they may have patched it as they did that with R6a and R6b for Xperia.
Also why would they release R5a for US when they had recently release R5!
condi is working on a method to replace the recovery with the old one (before flashing new recovery) which also uses hie pre-root method
If you are on R1a DO NOT update.... yet!
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They have released R5a like they have done to Xperia is to correct VPN connection.
stifilz said:
Not sure for certain, I am currently bricked
I assume they may have patched it as they did that with R6a and R6b for Xperia.
Also why would they release R5a for US when they had recently release R5!
condi is working on a method to replace the recovery with the old one (before flashing new recovery) which also uses hie pre-root method
If you are on R1a DO NOT update.... yet!
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are you bricked again? :S I am in R5 rooted and I didn´t see any difference with the older recovery? Can I tried to preroot with AIO 5.2??? I am getting status 7 error?, should I have to stop trying? and wait a preroot ready to flash version? Thanks.
rfreeman said:
are you bricked again? :S I am in R5 rooted and I didn´t see any difference with the older recovery? Can I tried to preroot with AIO 5.2??? I am getting status 7 error?, should I have to stop trying? and wait a preroot ready to flash version? Thanks.
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R5 changes recovery so ADB in recovery is blocked so the root exploit cannot do anything.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda premium
rfreeman said:
Can someone confirm if the 4.03 R5a for the Tablet S is rootable?
Thank you.
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Maybe, waiting the JB is a good choice.
There is still another not so good way! You can contact the custom service, asking them back to original system(3.2.1 or other).
Sony Tablet S release5a finally rooted!
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720
Related
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:
---------- Post added at 04:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------
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:
Yes, I updated my ROM to 4.03 R5A. I don't know it will get problem for rooting. However, I did.
Now what I can do to root my Tablet S. The AiO instruction said:
****************** WARNING ******************
newest ota fw R5A IS NOT ROOTABLE!
DO NOT UPDATE DIRECTLY TO OTA!
the only way to get root with R5A
is to use prerooted custom zip with AiO
****************** WARNING ******************
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Does it mean if I can get a prerooted custom zip then I can use AiO to root my tablet S? If yes, how to do it? My tablet S is China version. I try to root my device is because I want to change region for using Google service.
huang5307 said:
Yes, I updated my ROM to 4.03 R5A. I don't know it will get problem for rooting. However, I did.
Now what I can do to root my Tablet S. The AiO instruction said:
Does it mean if I can get a prerooted custom zip then I can use AiO to root my tablet S? If yes, how to do it? My tablet S is China version. I try to root my device is because I want to change region for using Google service.
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YES but the only way is to have root and to get root you must NOT have R5a.
Normally one would root R1a and then custom update to R5a.
Stifilz
stifilz said:
YES but the only way is to have root and to get root you must NOT have R5a.
Normally one would root R1a and then custom update to R5a.
Stifilz
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My understanding is that newest AIO can root even R5A.
Robtao said:
My understanding is that newest AIO can root even R5A.
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Look at the post date.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
Robtao said:
My understanding is that newest AIO can root even R5A.
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Yeh 8 months later I now can
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
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app
jumper62 said:
R5a not. Rest are rootable
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app
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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)".
Hi friends!
I bought a Sony Tablet P, Spain model, with 4 GB of Rom and it's 3G model. It comes with 3.2.1 and was trying to update it to a 4.0 with root. I was using the S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER] v2.5, and looks all process done ok.
But when Im trying to reboot the tablet, the Sony screens show correct, but the next screen i see it's the next one.
ADB no reponse, and only boot in recovery mode. Root it's a second problem to me now!
Can any one help me??
Thanks!
OrZ88 said:
Hi friends!
I bought a Sony Tablet P, Spain model, with 4 GB of Rom and it's 3G model. It comes with 3.2.1 and was trying to update it to a 4.0 with root. I was using the S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER] v2.5, and looks all process done ok.
But when Im trying to reboot the tablet, the Sony screens show correct, but the next screen i see it's the next one.
ADB no reponse, and only boot in recovery mode. Root it's a second problem to me now!
Can any one help me??
Thanks!
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I think you are meant to go from ICS to R5a, even though there is no warning??? about going from GB.
Try to manually flash a Spain tablet P firmware. See my signature for FAQ (how to manual update) and Update links for the files.
Try this file info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx02_005/contents/0006/signed-nbx02_005-ota-120612003.zip R2a it is still rootable through AiO tool then you can use Flasher to update to R5a.
Stifilz
you hadn't flashed hidden.img which is required when flashing 3.2.1 <> 4.0.3.
ICS can not work with honeycombs kernel.
just flash last rootable 4.0.3 fw and then reapply r5a via flasher - just like stifilz said
br
condi
condi said:
you hadn't flashed hidden.img which is required when flashing 3.2.1 <> 4.0.3.
ICS can not work with honeycombs kernel.
just flash last rootable 4.0.3 fw and then reapply r5a via flasher - just like stifilz said
br
condi
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Thanks to everyone. I put the original 4.0.3 in my tablet and now can boot in a original system. Later i use the guide to flash the R5A with S.ony tablet.s tool and put the last root version.
Now, all it's working perfect. One more question, whats it´s the better "region" for my tablet P to get a lot apps and a the most important, games.
OrZ88 said:
Thanks to everyone. I put the original 4.0.3 in my tablet and now can boot in a original system. Later i use the guide to flash the R5A with S.ony tablet.s tool and put the last root version.
Now, all it's working perfect. One more question, whats it´s the better "region" for my tablet P to get a lot apps and a the most important, games.
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Hi! I have the same problem with SGPT211US/S. Can you please send me or let mw know where can I get the files you uploaded to your tablet and made it work again ?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Dairo Lozano
dairolozano said:
Hi! I have the same problem with SGPT211US/S. Can you please send me or let mw know where can I get the files you uploaded to your tablet and made it work again ?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Dairo Lozano
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See my links
Help with file to unbrick my tablet
stifilz said:
See my links
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Hi.
I checked your folder in http://www.4shared.com/folder/LwQh2332/SONY.html but I can't find updates for Sony Tablet P. Can you please help me? I need to find original 3.2.1. rootable file. I uploaded signed-nbx02_001-installer-01202.009.zip in recovery mode and now my tablet is working but I can't root it with AIO.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Dairo Lozano
dairolozano said:
Hi.
I checked your folder in http://www.4shared.com/folder/LwQh2332/SONY.html but I can't find updates for Sony Tablet P. Can you please help me? I need to find original 3.2.1. rootable file. I uploaded signed-nbx02_001-installer-01202.009.zip in recovery mode and now my tablet is working but I can't root it with AIO.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Dairo Lozano
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Unfortunately there is no 3.2.1 for tablet P US region nor is there any ICS for Tablet P US. The file you need is signed-nbx02_001-ota-0042.001.zip (I recall that is the file name) someone out there should have it but I have asked several members of XDA on multiple threads and I can not find it. If you find it can you please share a link so I can also upload it. Thanks
Stifilz
OrZ88 said:
Hi friends!
I bought a Sony Tablet P, Spain model, with 4 GB of Rom and it's 3G model. It comes with 3.2.1 and was trying to update it to a 4.0 with root. I was using the S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER] v2.5, and looks all process done ok.
But when Im trying to reboot the tablet, the Sony screens show correct, but the next screen i see it's the next one.
ADB no reponse, and only boot in recovery mode. Root it's a second problem to me now!
Can any one help me??
Thanks!
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my sony tablet p screens show correct, who have the stock rom at&t please help me thankssss
ntaclassic said:
my sony tablet p screens show correct, who have the stock rom at&t please help me thankssss
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See my post above...
IceCream Sandwich for SGPT211US/S
stifilz said:
I think you are meant to go from ICS to R5a, even though there is no warning??? about going from GB.
Try to manually flash a Spain tablet P firmware. See my signature for FAQ (how to manual update) and Update links for the files.
Try this file info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx02_005/contents/0006/signed-nbx02_005-ota-120612003.zip R2a it is still rootable through AiO tool then you can use Flasher to update to R5a.
Stifilz
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Can some one please upload IceCream Sandwich for SGPT211US/S
spent 2 weeks searching for the ROm files + instructions
dinar said:
Can some one please upload IceCream Sandwich for SGPT211US/S
spent 2 weeks searching for the ROm files + instructions
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+1 Me too. I need ICS firmware.
I have a sony tab s 4.0.3 release5a. I want to know weather it is rootable plz help Thanks in advance
Sent from my gakacy y with nemesis one hd rom using xda app-developers app
stevejerold said:
I have a sony tab s 4.0.3 release5a. I want to know weather it is rootable plz help Thanks in advance
Sent from my gakacy y with nemesis one hd rom using xda app-developers app
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Stock 4.0.3r5a is not rootable. Anticipating your next questions: Your tablet must already be rooted to install pre-rooted 4.0.3r5a. You cannot install or downgrade to an earlier rootable release.
Cat McGowan said:
Stock 4.0.3r5a is not rootable. Anticipating your next questions: Your tablet must already be rooted to install pre-rooted 4.0.3r5a. You cannot install or downgrade to an earlier rootable release.
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So, just to be clear:
If mine is at stock 4.0.3 r5a then it is not rootable whatsoever?
No it has a locked down recovery not rootable sorry
sent from rooted xperia tablet s thanks condi and bluechip
dex9mm said:
No it has a locked down recovery not rootable sorry
sent from rooted xperia tablet s thanks condi and bluechip
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I can't help thinking there's got to be an opening somewhere. After all, how else can Sony's engineers reflash a damaged or corrupted system?
I guess it requires a level of access not available to ordinary users, though. What a PITA....
They can sign the zip offically so a reflash for repairs shouldn't be an issue for them I would think
sent from rooted xperia tablet s thanks condi and bluechip
dex9mm said:
They can sign the zip offically so a reflash for repairs shouldn't be an issue for them I would think
sent from rooted xperia tablet s thanks condi and bluechip
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Never thought of it that way, thanks
Root Sony table S 4.0.3 r5
Staff really still there is no way to update the sony tablet s 4.0.3 r5?
Nor has the downgrade to another rom?
I've looked almost everywhere but to no avail. help me.
yurifernandesz said:
Staff really still there is no way to update the sony tablet s 4.0.3 r5?
Nor has the downgrade to another rom?
I've looked almost everywhere but to no avail. help me.
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Please anyone can help us?
Also I have the tablet with r5a. And I want to install the new 4.1.1 inside.
PLEASEEEE
root for the 4.0.3 R5A
Legtayor said:
So, just to be clear:
If mine is at stock 4.0.3 r5a then it is not rootable whatsoever?
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hello,
I have a Sony tab s SGPT111, and unfortunately like most, stuck on the ICS 4.0.3 release 5a, no root, such tab with no root, will it finally be a solution as soon as possible, and if possible I would like to know technically what this release 5a locks in this tab, the recovery? but how? and is it reversible, or if we lose any hope ...
plzzzzz, solution, solution, solution ....
all in the same boat...
on the same boat
Sony,What a f*** company! going to sign at this page - Petition Sony: http://www.change.org/petitions/son...-root-for-xperia-tablet-s-and-tablet-s1#share
share this petition
eric1116 said:
Sony,What a f*** company! going to sign at this page - Petition Sony:
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share this petition all over everything & everywhere plz...
traxdell said:
share this petition all over everything & everywhere plz...
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we are waiting. Is impossible, is the unique firmware not rootable
It is now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720