[HELP] how to root SO-03e with 10.1.E.0.250 - Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Seems the root tool used in Xperia Z is not worked in Japan version SO-03e with firmware10.1.E.0.250, just want to know anyone could provide other approach to root it. Thanks.

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i had my SO-03E rooted on 3 May after upgraded to 250... using the root many android tool developed by Bin4ry.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

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but it stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' while i run the same tool. I checked my friend who have this same tablet, he also encounterred the same problem after upgrade to 250. Seems it works on 244, but no way to downgrade

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rankman2004 said:
but it stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' while i run the same tool. I checked my friend who have this same tablet, he also encounterred the same problem after upgrade to 250. Seems it works on 244, but no way to downgrade
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Same for me..:crying:

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K4HD said:
Same for me..:crying:
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Go to this thread and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284082 (mine is wifi only ; don't know if this work with LTE device).
I updated mine to latest FW before rooting mine and have the same issue as you guys (stuck at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh).
Downgraded and root it fine and root is retained after upgraded to Sony's latest.

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plutozz said:
Go to this thread and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284082 (mine is wifi only ; don't know if this work with LTE device).
I updated mine to latest FW before rooting mine and have the same issue as you guys (stuck at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh).
Downgraded and root it fine and root is retained after upgraded to Sony's latest.
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Thanks, but it's not working with LTE device (SO-03E). The only way to root XTZ LTE Docomo is to dowgrade to 10.1.E.0.244.

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i followed the step-by-steps instructions from this post. using Bin4ry's tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
extracted for your quick reference
"... How-to:
Preparation
1. increase screen timeout to 10 mins: Settings -> Display -> Sleep -> 10 mins
2. enable USB debugging : Settings -> Developer options -> Enable and Settings -> Developer options -> USB Debugging (check it)
3. enable install from "unknown sources": Settings -> Security -> Unknown source (check it)
4. download the rooting toolkit package and save it on C:\
5. exit all adb requiring apps like PC Suite, PC Companion, Flashtool, etc as they will interfere with the rooting process
6. extract the ENTIRE contents of the package (and not just one file) to some directory on c:\
Execution
7. once you are ready with all the above connect phone to PC and execute "runme.bat" from the location where the entire contents are extracted
8. press enter to start the process, as the device is detected the toolkit will start executing steps one by one
9. keep watching the command prompt and wait for the following to come up "press the button to restore the data in your phone"
10. at this point look at the device screen, an app will start, select RESTORE data
11. now u will get "if Restoring data is complete," in the command prompt
<not applicable to tablet> 12. at this point open Phone & dial *#*#7378423#*#* <not applicable to tablet>
13. select "Service tests" in your phone operation.
14. select "Display" (screen will turn white), the toolkit will now start executing some commands
<i did not remember i had done this step. as it reboots automatically> 15. now press power button to turn off screen wait for few seconds and press it power button again (repeat it a few time) till then keep observing the command prompt for outputs
16. u will see "transfer files to your phone part2", "installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc..." & finally "Cleaning up"
17. after that the device should automatically reboot
18. thats it device should now be rooted ..."
please give me a thanks. if you find this useful.

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jaseli said:
i followed the step-by-steps instructions from this post. using Bin4ry's tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
extracted for your quick reference
"... How-to:
Preparation
1. increase screen timeout to 10 mins: Settings -> Display -> Sleep -> 10 mins
2. enable USB debugging : Settings -> Developer options -> Enable and Settings -> Developer options -> USB Debugging (check it)
3. enable install from "unknown sources": Settings -> Security -> Unknown source (check it)
4. download the rooting toolkit package and save it on C:\
5. exit all adb requiring apps like PC Suite, PC Companion, Flashtool, etc as they will interfere with the rooting process
6. extract the ENTIRE contents of the package (and not just one file) to some directory on c:\
Execution
7. once you are ready with all the above connect phone to PC and execute "runme.bat" from the location where the entire contents are extracted
8. press enter to start the process, as the device is detected the toolkit will start executing steps one by one
9. keep watching the command prompt and wait for the following to come up "press the button to restore the data in your phone"
10. at this point look at the device screen, an app will start, select RESTORE data
11. now u will get "if Restoring data is complete," in the command prompt
<not applicable to tablet> 12. at this point open Phone & dial *#*#7378423#*#* <not applicable to tablet>
13. select "Service tests" in your phone operation.
14. select "Display" (screen will turn white), the toolkit will now start executing some commands
<i did not remember i had done this step. as it reboots automatically> 15. now press power button to turn off screen wait for few seconds and press it power button again (repeat it a few time) till then keep observing the command prompt for outputs
16. u will see "transfer files to your phone part2", "installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc..." & finally "Cleaning up"
17. after that the device should automatically reboot
18. thats it device should now be rooted ..."
please give me a thanks. if you find this useful.
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as i said, i followed the instructions,but the tool stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' for a long time, can not continue. It is strange that you did not encounter this problem after upgraded to 250. Seems all of the users enounterred this error after upgraded to 250.

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@jaseli how do you open the Service menu in step 12-13 without dialer?

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rankman2004 said:
as i said, i followed the instructions,but the tool stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' for a long time, can not continue. It is strange that you did not encounter this problem after upgraded to 250. Seems all of the users enounterred this error after upgraded to 250.
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@rankman2004
when i am trying to upgrade my rooted tablet using FTF file, i remember that there is a preparation step not included above. but i found in another Taiwanese forum.
included here and please let me know if it helped.
1. make sure tablet is not connected to PC
2. settings => Xperia => USB connection
3. USB connection mode => choose MSC mode (default is MTP which might prevent the root tool to proceed)
Hondaracer said:
@jaseli how do you open the Service menu in step 12-13 without dialer?
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the service menu pops out automatically. not need to use dialer.

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jaseli said:
@rankman2004
when i am trying to upgrade my rooted tablet using FTF file, i remember that there is a preparation step not included above. but i found in another Taiwanese forum.
included here and please let me know if it helped.
1. make sure tablet is not connected to PC
2. settings => Xperia => USB connection
3. USB connection mode => choose MSC mode (default is MTP which might prevent the root tool to proceed)
the service menu pops out automatically. not need to use dialer.
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@jaseli, you rooted before upgraded? If yes, I think it is the reason as the root is kept after upgraded!

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rankman2004 said:
@jaseli, you rooted before upgraded? If yes, I think it is the reason as the root is kept after upgraded!
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rooted after upgrade. care to share which root mode you chose? i used 3 new mode
從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 SO-03E 發送

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jaseli said:
rooted after upgrade. care to share which root mode you chose? i used 3 new mode
從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 SO-03E 發送
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Yes, I choose option 3 new mode,what is the tool's version? V29? After u choose the servicetest-> display, the tool will run without error?

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rankman2004 said:
Yes, I choose option 3 new mode,what is the tool's version? V29? After u choose the servicetest-> display, the tool will run without error?
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since i did that on May 3, i think used the latest version, v30?
i got the tablet rooted... maybe that was an error or two. but the end result is i can use the tablet as usual and have root at the same time.
just upgraded to 265 and the root many android tool does not work anymore.
stuck at the same place as everyone now.
the white screen (tablet) with '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh in windows command box

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jaseli said:
since i did that on May 3, i think used the latest version, v30?
i got the tablet rooted... maybe that was an error or two. but the end result is i can use the tablet as usual and have root at the same time.
just upgraded to 265 and the root many android tool does not work anymore.
stuck at the same place as everyone now.
the white screen (tablet) with '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh in windows command box
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I have .265 also and experience same issue when trying to root. Did you manage to get rooted with .265 ?

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I tested with.250 , not working...

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Please tell me how to get to the ROOT SGP321 .253?
Bootloader unlocked.