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.
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.
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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.
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The situation of your Tablet now is…?
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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 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)".
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
Hello guys i need a bit of help here.I want to root my phone ,I got Xperia P LT22i android 4.1.2 (build 6.2.A.0.400) bin4ry and other programs didnt help me , my device says that i cant unlock bootloader in the configurations ,What can i do to root my phone ? is there other methods to root a phone ?
Thanks in advance
no way??/
partizan29 said:
Hello guys i need a bit of help here.I want to root my phone ,I got Xperia P LT22i android 4.1.2 (build 6.2.A.0.400) bin4ry and other programs didnt help me , my device says that i cant unlock bootloader in the configurations ,What can i do to root my phone ? is there other methods to root a phone ?
Thanks in advance
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so i guess there is no way to root my phone , only to wait until a new method will be released to root it without unlocking the bootloader?
Thats an old JB build. Update it.
Sent my Carbonised Xperia P
AndroidNoob69 said:
Thats an old JB build. Update it.
Sent my Carbonised Xperia P
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I have the same build, and i can't update it. It says that i have the latest available update.
Any thoughts on that?
Thanks
mogwa1 said:
I have the same build, and i can't update it. It says that i have the latest available update.
Any thoughts on that?
Thanks
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Updates are region and/or provider dependant.
You can take your chances and flash generic world formware.
ChikeD said:
Updates are region and/or provider dependant.
You can take your chances and flash generic world formware.
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I want to do it so i can root my phone, but since I've never done this, I'm a bit insecure and hesitant.
From the research I've done rooting my Xperia P is preferred to be done with the latest firmware which I don't have.
What would you suggest I do? I am completely new to this.
Thanks
mogwa1 said:
I want to do it so i can root my phone, but since I've never done this, I'm a bit insecure and hesitant.
From the research I've done rooting my Xperia P is preferred to be done with the latest firmware which I don't have.
What would you suggest I do? I am completely new to this.
Thanks
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Like before you do anything with your phone, take a full backup with PC Companion, and backup other data it doesn't manually.
Then you will need to download and install flashtool, install the drivers for Xperia P, flash mode, and fastboot mode with the drivers installer from drivers directory under flashtool directory.
Find and download generic 6.2.A.1.100 firmware file and flash it.
Exclude TA when you flash.
I have my firmware uploaded here, it's a two part 7-Zip, archive.
You may look for others that are more sutable for your region.
To root 6.2.A.1.100 use DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
My phone is acting really crazy and I can't do a backup with PC Companion, nor with the phone app for backup, but I don't care anymore.
I'll try everything you suggested and let you know if it worked.
Thanks a lot, you have been more than helpful. I really appreciate it.
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?