Android 4.1.1 release 2 - Sony Tablet S

Hey guys I just received a notification about this update and I'm wondering if I can update if I'm rooted?
Would my root stay?
And can you root release 2?
Also what's the update about and is it worth updating?
A lot of questions I know..... but I would like to know because I've managed to brick my device once before.
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sfex3best said:
Hey guys I just received a notification about this update and I'm wondering if I can update if I'm rooted?
Would my root stay?
And can you root release 2?
Also what's the update about and is it worth updating?
A lot of questions I know..... but I would like to know because I've managed to brick my device once before.
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Most update cause users to lose root. Best to use ota rootkeeper if you wanna update
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jumper62 said:
Most update cause users to lose root. Best to use ota rootkeeper if you wanna update
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It looks like OTA rootkeeper only works if the update does not overwrite or format the partitions. Does anyone know if 4.1.1 (release 2) overwrites or formats the partitions? Let us know if you know or if you have preserved root with OTA rootkeeper.
I want to update for the clock fix, but I am not willing to lose root.
-Dillenger
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sfex3best said:
Hey guys I just received a notification about this update and I'm wondering if I can update if I'm rooted?
Would my root stay?
And can you root release 2?
Also what's the update about and is it worth updating?
A lot of questions I know..... but I would like to know because I've managed to brick my device once before.
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I have seen a couple of reports of people losing root after this update. It seems like the rooting methods have been blocked on this release. So I urge everyone, if you want root DO NOT UPDATE at this time. It does not look like 4.1.1 release 2 is currently rootable, I think we will need a new root method for this firmware release.
UPDATE: 2 people have confirmed release 2 is rootable with moto chopper, another is testing AIO. So it seems like I was wrong and it is OK to update to 4.1.1 release 2. You will need to reroot after the update, but it should be fairly straight forward.
UPDATE 2: I have just updated and rerooted with AIO.
-Dillenger

I will research but could someone tell the benefits of rooting.
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Just use motochopper, connect your xperia tablet s after updating the release 2 firmware and you should get the root back in 2 mins.

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[Q] 4.5.91.en.us official update questions

please help a noob. I am about to update to the 4.5.91 version. Right now I am rooted and on 4.1.83 . Can i even update if i am rooted, and if i can update will i loose root and sideloading?
Also is hotspot still working after the update?
Thank you
cla2000 said:
please help a noob. I am about to update to the 4.5.91 version. Right now I am rooted and on 4.1.83 . Can i even update if i am rooted, and if i can update will i loose root and sideloading?
Also is hotspot still working after the update?
Thank you
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You will loose root but easy to fix
Sideloading is already build in the new update so don't need any mod
Hotpot will break but is easy to fix
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Thank you. I updated and all is good. I need to root so I can use hotspot. Is there more than one method to root? What should I use?
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How can I root without unlocking the bootloader?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15908490&postcount=11

Update changes bootloader?

hey guys i was reading around and is it true if i take the OTA update it changes the bootloader. is this true? and my phone is currently rooted and how do i take the OTA update? do i have to install a stock rom or can i just take the update and then root?
Yes the update has a new bootloader, just download one of the Rooted OTA Roms available
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DB13 said:
Yes the update has a new bootloader, just download one of the Rooted OTA Roms available
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thanks man and which roms has the new updates? sorry im a noob at this

Can I update OTA my Stock-rooted S3?

At this moment I have stock rom, but rooted. Will I be able to get the JB update when it'll come out? Will I lose the root? Will it be a problem?
AntonLiv92 said:
At this moment I have stock rom, but rooted. Will I be able to get the JB update when it'll come out? Will I lose the root? Will it be a problem?
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Yes you can OTA update, yes you will loose root but you shouldn't have any issues. You will be able to re-root in a matter of seconds using CF root or the toolkit.
Once more your OTA update may fail during install on a rooted rom .
Multiple posts report update failed .
jje
If it fails ota you should have no issues with kies. I have had to do this for 2 of the 3 ota updates I have received so far. This will also lose root though.
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Dav_prime said:
If it fails ota you should have no issues with kies. I have had to do this for 2 of the 3 ota updates I have received so far. This will also lose root though.
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same same
Ok, thanks for the answers! I'll root it soon... :good:

received OTA today, maybe jellybean? 12/24/12

I received an ota today, possibly jellybean I am running rooted stock firmware, with unlocked bootloader thanks to fresher
My question is does anyone know where the ota would download to in the filesystem since I am rooted I get an
Error code when I try to update firmware. I would be more then happy to upload the update as well.
crisis187 said:
I received an ota today, possibly jellybean I am running rooted stock firmware, with unlocked bootloader thanks to fresher
My question is does anyone know where the ota would download to in the filesystem since I am rooted I get an
Error code when I try to update firmware. I would be more then happy to upload the update as well.
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Not jelly bean its only 18Mb
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dang
Dsmforlife92 said:
Not jelly bean its only 18Mb
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Dam thank you for confirming I woke up and it was already downloaded
want this update!!!
search and no juice here!
im living in Brazil (maybe the cause)
someone could or already posted that update to be flashed in recovery??
thanks
Don't let this install if you are not rooted and want to.
mbonus said:
Don't let this install if you are not rooted and want to.
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Just got the phone and the update is already installed hope I can still root
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that's exactly what I thought when I got the update notice today.
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Safest way to root S4 MDK build running 4.2.2?

Im asking if there's any fool proof ways to root this configuration because i just bought the phone and dont wont to brick it like my s3 hard bricked. Any help or comments appreciated, thinking about just updating to 4.3 and waiting for a root method with that.
Read this. Used this guide for both my gs4's with zero issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
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Scott792 said:
Im asking if there's any fool proof ways to root this configuration because i just bought the phone and dont wont to brick it like my s3 hard bricked. Any help or comments appreciated, thinking about just updating to 4.3 and waiting for a root method with that.
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Don't update. You'll lose your ability to have a real custom recovery. Just stay on MDK and root. Then you can go ahead and flash a 4.3 ROM.
Toddricks said:
Read this. Used this guide for both my gs4's with zero issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
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Should i factory reset and root before activating the phone with verizon?
I personally would just root, install custom recovery then wipe. After that pick a rom as most have ota updates disabled. Or install titanium backup pro and freeze the update apk's (I forget the file names)
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Toddricks said:
I personally would just root, install custom recovery then wipe. After that pick a rom as most have ota updates disabled. Or install titanium backup pro and freeze the update apk's (I forget the file names)
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Ok, is it safe to activate and root as long as i stop the OTA update?or just root and then activate? thanks for the replies by the way
Either way you do it just do not take the ota. I always root first and install custom recovery
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