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)".
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Hi,
I'm currently running 4.0.A.2.335 on my Mini Pro,
I've been getting the message to update to .58 for a couple months now, but was waiting to update because I wasn't sure if I was still going to be able to root.
So simple question: update before root or after?
Grtz!
Its not important, important not to use internal wi-fi updater when bootloader unlocked. in any case you must get root after every update, because all data will be removed
swimon said:
Hi,
I'm currently running 4.0.A.2.335 on my Mini Pro,
I've been getting the message to update to .58 for a couple months now, but was waiting to update because I wasn't sure if I was still going to be able to root.
So simple question: update before root or after?
Grtz!
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You cant update your phone to .58 if your phone currently rooted. You need to unroot first then update then reroot back.
So the answer is update first, then root
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Izzy Stinson said:
You cant update your phone to .58 if your phone currently rooted. You need to unroot first then update then reroot back.
So the answer is update first, then root
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Okay, that's clear! Thanks!
RealGunjack said:
Its not important, important not to use internal wi-fi updater when bootloader unlocked. in any case you must get root after every update, because all data will be removed
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My phone is still stock at the moment, so it's safe to use the sony ericsson updater over wifi?
swimon said:
My phone is still stock at the moment, so it's safe to use the sony ericsson updater over wifi?
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That's safe.
For my own information: do you have an AZERTY SK17i, and if so, would you please do me a favour and post your /system/build.prop (after rooting of course, can't access it otherwise) here or in my thread?
I'm looking for the 'generic Belgium' CDA code Currently running a french one but it came with some very irrelevant apps and I have another issue with it.
dryhte said:
That's safe.
For my own information: do you have an AZERTY SK17i, and if so, would you please do me a favour and post your /system/build.prop (after rooting of course, can't access it otherwise) here or in my thread?
I'm looking for the 'generic Belgium' CDA code Currently running a french one but it came with some very irrelevant apps and I have another issue with it.
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Sure, I'll post after I root. (one of these days)
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Sure, I'll post after I root. (one of these days)
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Any news? I'd really like to know what the 'generic Belgian' version number is
I think there is one more update SE have also realesed the 4.X.X.X.X.x.62 vesion for the android devices if u want u can update to that also.
Can anybody tell me wat is {phone is still stock} meaning.?
abhishekcal said:
I think there is one more update SE have also realesed the 4.X.X.X.X.x.62 vesion for the android devices if u want u can update to that also.
Can anybody tell me wat is {phone is still stock} meaning.?
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Nothing has been changed yet (phone is not rooted and hasn't been flashed yet). Stock can also mean, 'running SE firmware' as opposed to a custom ROM, regardless how the SE firmware was installed.
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dryhte said:
Any news? I'd really like to know what the 'generic Belgian' version number is
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Rooted just now!
Requested file posted in your topic, sorry for the delay.
Grtz
swimon said:
Rooted just now!
Requested file posted in your topic, sorry for the delay.
Grtz
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Thanks!
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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
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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.
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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
I have a sony tab s 4.0.3 release5a. I want to know weather it is rootable plz help Thanks in advance
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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
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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
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?