Installed the new OTA update on my phone without really thinking and i'm now wondering if it's still possible to root my phone and install a custom rom.
You could try this and let us know how you got on,....
[HOWTO] Root HTC Official 2.1! (Untested)
Just thought I should mention that the update I have is NOT the 2.1 update.
Hi, so I see that ISC is now available for this tablet. I have my sony tablet s rooted. would upgrading from the tablet kills the root? if so, how do I upgrade while keeping my tablet rooted?
i think so but just to be sure just wait till someone on here got the rooted version of ICS so you can be certain!
You can download ICS and root via Condi's AIO v2.7 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720
Good luck,
I am stuck with kernal10 for now.
Hi everybody! I've tried clicking the search button but it's not working for me
How do I root my 0.62 firmware Mini Pro, and will I still be able to get the official ICS release from Sony?
You need to downgrade to .58 firmware, root and then update via OTA so that way youll get a .62 rooted fw, and yes, you'll be able to get ICS update as long as you dont have unlocked bootloader
you are probably new here or havent noticed that, there are now way of rooting .62 yet. the solution is go back to previous or older firmware such as .42, .58 then root will work.
if your phone is rooted, yes you can still update it to ics without unrooting it but the root will probably gone after you update to ics. but no worry about that there already a thread somewhere of how to root ics xperia
Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it. I think I'll wait for ICS and then root it. No point going through all that hassle only to have it un-root.
Also, I'm very security conscious and Flashtool seems to contain a virus. I know everybody says it's a false-positive and that the exploit is just needed to get root control over the phone. I can understand that. But what's to stop the developer introducing malicious code for bragging rights or whatever?
I'm not saying they did, I'm just saying that I wouldn't know if they did...
EDIT
thanks to stifilz problem solved, tablet rooted...
detalis in post #16
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27324030&postcount=16
EDIT END
Hi
I have Sony tablet S bought in Sweden.
This is from settings - about tablet:
model number - sony tablet s
Android version - 3.2
Kernel version - 2.6.36.3 [email protected]#1
Build number - 1.0.001100011
I would really like to root it, because I used to some apps that need root on my phone, and I'd like to use it on tablet to.
But, as I understand there is no way to root tablet with my kernel version.
The only update offered to me through System update is Android 4.0.3 update, which is, as I understand, also not rootable.
Is there a way to root my tablet?
If not, is it better to upgrade to ICS (which I'm so eager to do), or just wait?
Thank you!
Sorry if this has been asked a million times before.
Hi, I live in India and i got my tab with kernel10 too, meaning that it was supposed to be 'unrootable'. Then came an upgrade (not to ICS) to HC 3.2.1r2. I upgraded it and voila, my kernel changed to kernel5! If there is a possible update to a newer version of HC, TAKE IT. (You can find this out by checking this file for the firmware for your country) If that doesn't work, upgrade to ICS by PRE-ROOTING it (V.Imp!!!!) using condis AIO Tool.
To know how to do that refer to this thread under the ICS TUTORIAL v0.6 section.
P.S: I havent used this because I dont plan to upgrade to ICS! Use at your own risk!
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thanks for answer
I did see people upgrade to another HC update and they get another kernel build.
But to me it is only offered ICS upgrade. And I have no options but "update" and "later".
Is there some other way to upgrade to another HC update?
your first link doesn't work. it says 410 - gone
Restart your browser and retry the link i can assure you that the link works fine
Couldn't open it
but I guess you posted link to this http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...8abf29/4fd4da6b/1/1/1/0/5/7/3/HC_Tablet_S.txt
My tablet was bought ins Sweden - but I don't see Sweden on the list.
However I have this line in /system/build.prop :
ro.product.locale.region=US
How do I check my region?
I see AiO has region changer, but I don't see if it can check which region is now set?
And if I find correct region and link how can I update it?
I can't root now so I guess I would have to use Sony system update? but where do I set that link?
Yep since you have kernel 10 you won't be able to obtain root,
Just install the update it could be 3.2.1r2 and if your country is already supported you will get 4.0.3
well,
The update is 4.0.3 so I don't need luck for that.
What I want is to root tablet. That's why I didn't update yet.
I would like, if possible, to update to some other HC without build# 10 kernel, if anyhow possible, so I can root it.
Believe me there issnt a wsy to root your tablet, there would be a chance after installing 3.2.1r2 OTA but that issnt the case,
I do believe you.
just hope it's "no way for now"
I had some hopes because of this lists. I don't understand why are this links important if there's a no way to trick system update to use them.
When I saw that, I hoped there's some way. but I guess I would have found it on xda-devs if there is one.
if only I new what will be able to root first, kernel 10 or ICS.
kulen said:
I do believe you.
just hope it's "no way for now"
I had some hopes because of this lists. I don't understand why are this links important if there's a no way to trick system update to use them.
When I saw that, I hoped there's some way. but I guess I would have found it on xda-devs if there is one.
if only I new what will be able to root first, kernel 10 or ICS.
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Ok a bit of misscommunication here i think.
So you have 3.2 kernel 10?
Then install one of these, either WIFI only or WIFI + 3G
3.2.1R2 Wifi Only
http://info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_011/contents/0008/signed-nbx03_011-ota-0042.002.zip
3.2.1 WIFI + 3G
http://info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_014/contents/0002/signed-nbx03_014-ota-0042.004.zip
These are 3.2.1r2 installs, not sure what kernel they are but it is your best bet to obtain root. Hopefully they are not kernel 10. These are straight from sony servers so might be updated to k10.
To install go into recovery and select file of SD card.
Then run condi's AIO and select root, it wiill tell you if it can be rooted or not.....
If that works and you would like to ICS then use the program to preroot one of the following:
4.0.3 Wifi Only
http://info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_011/contents/0009/signed-nbx03_011-ota-120410025.zip
4.0.3 WIFI + 3G
http://info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_014/contents/0003/signed-nbx03_014-ota-120427016.zip
GOOD LUCK
Chur
P.S You could not find update as netherlands, norway, sweden, portgual are all the same file.
Have updated in my update.txt accordingly.
so I can do it after all?
Mine is WiFi only so I guess the first one would be right.
But it seems this is portugal/netherland version?
Mine was bought in sweden. but in build.prop there's something about US, so I'm not sure which region it actually is.
so, why this version? Is it really the right one?
stifilz said:
P.S You could not find update as netherlands, norway, sweden, portgual are all the same file.
Have updated in my update.txt accordingly.
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Yes I am sure, I am the orignal finder of atleast half of the update files ++++++ Condi decrypt that update and confirmed the are all the same.
You can check the nbx03_011 (wifi only) under build.prop if you like.
Tablet will not update unless it is the correct file anyway. Just do as previous post says and you MAY get root. (Still not sure of 3.2.1R2 kernel version, but heres hoping.)
Please let me know how you get on......
P.S I help others as I have no chance at root atm but have had it before lol
P.S.S You know how to get into recovery???
OK,
thank you very much
it is downloading now, but it's late here so I won't try it tonight.
I will definitely post results here.
Rooted...but unable to install ICS
Hi, I just bought a Tablet S and also found it was a HC kernel 10 build. I figured I would try the HC 3.2.1R2 update (for my region), update went fine and now I am on a kernel #6 build, which with condi's tool is now rooted.
Now if I could only get the bloody thing to accept the ICS rom I've created with condi's tool everything would be great. The AIO tool tells me everything has gone fine, and then on the final leg, as I try to flash my signed rom, I just get installation error. Over and over again.
Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong? I've searched the thread but been unable to obtain a working solution.
Thanks
I updated 3.2.1R2 wifi only
I now have kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected]#1
And it is successfully rooted.
Thank you!
I will just write a few problems I had.
It could save somebody some trouble
update procedure:
How to enter recovery: power off, hold volume+ and power, when sony sign shows release power keep holding volume+
find the right update on stifilz's list:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687429
put it on SD card, enter recovery and update.
problems with drivers:
I had some problems with driver installation for windows XP
I first managed to install MTP driver packed with AiO 4.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720
I had to use "have disk" method ("I will chose driver to install" or something like that)
I then installed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488822&highlight=xp+driver
but some driver (I guess for ADB) couldn't be installed
then I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27322762#post27322762
I just went to device manager, right clicked to yellow icon, clicked update driver, chose location where I unpacked this, and juhuuuu... it's working!!
kulen said:
I updated 3.2.1R2 wifi only
I now have kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected]#1
And it is successfully rooted.
Thank you!
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Great to hear, now you can do the same to ICS if you wish. By pre-rooting adding backdoor etc @ condi's AIO thread, then you can always revert back to HC 3.2.1R2 if you don't like ICS.
Chur
I just received a new Xperia Tablet SGPT12. It had 4.1.1 preinstalled so I went ahead and rooted it with motochopper and rescue backdoor. Now its saying a system update is available to 4.1.1?
I've looked all over but can only find one version of 4.1.1 for this tablet. Just curious if anyone knows what the update is that it wants to apply?
Thanks/TDT
ktdt00 said:
I just received a new Xperia Tablet SGPT12. It had 4.1.1 preinstalled so I went ahead and rooted it with motochopper and rescue backdoor. Now its saying a system update is available to 4.1.1? I've looked all over but can only find one version of 4.1.1 for this tablet. Just curious if anyone knows what the update is that it wants to apply? Thanks/TDT
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You are receiving a false notice. You need to turn off the tablet's update notification. To do that, use Condi's S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] Tool. Start AiO and from its main menu select 4 * Tweaks and Mods [SUBMENU], then from the next menu select 3 Toggle OTA system updates and notifications [enable/disable].