Easy guide to root your tablet and keep your warranty
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You're right, I got confused by the numbers. Interestingly my tablet never alerted me about software updates. Device bought in Singapore, currently lives in UK
UPD: flashed latest firmware, rooted, all worked like charm.
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Can I Still get OTA's?
I'm receiving my Tablet Z2 in the mail today and I am excited to be able to have root access without losing warranty. With Root access via the steps outlined in the OP, will I still be able to get OTA updates? If I want to upgrade to the latest version, am I good to go or do I need to unroot and restore to factory, do the OTA and then re-root?
Thanks for your time!
I'm receiving my Tablet Z2 in the mail today and I am excited to be able to have root access without losing warranty. With Root access via the steps outlined in the OP, will I still be able to get OTA updates? If I want to upgrade to the latest version, am I good to go or do I need to unroot and restore to factory, do the OTA and then re-root?
Thanks for your time!
Followed the OP's steps and everything worked great, thanks!
Problem is I can't figure out how the hell to move apps to my SD card now. I know this functionality was limited in Kit Kat but I thought being rooted would allow me to get around that. Really annoying since I have 32GB just waiting to hold all my apps and data.
Problem is I can't figure out how the hell to move apps to my SD card now. I know this functionality was limited in Kit Kat but I thought being rooted would allow me to get around that. Really annoying since I have 32GB just waiting to hold all my apps and data.
For that I use app called FolderMount.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount
Followed OP's link and steps as outlined here, it worked like a charm in my SGP512 and I have restored all my installed apps from Titanium Backup. Thank you folks.
I keep getting this message when I restart the tablet
"unfortunately the process android.process.acore has stopped"
And not sure at which step it happend as I did each step one after the other. I'm thinking it was the sdfix but not sure, any advice would be much appreciated
"unfortunately the process android.process.acore has stopped"
And not sure at which step it happend as I did each step one after the other. I'm thinking it was the sdfix but not sure, any advice would be much appreciated
Moscow Desire
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Verified working on build 17.1.2.A.0.314
Just some tips.
1) Copy towelroot apk first to the folder.
2) Set display timeout to 5 minutes max
3) Verify ADB works by typing adb devices in the CMD window. Don't forget to confirm on the tablet
4) Make sure you confirm (on the tablet) when running the bat file (probably will ask you a couple of times.
5) Run the bat file 2 or 3 times until it finishes properly (I had to do this 3 times)
6) Make sure you install SuperSU from market. Reboot if needed
7) I used root explorer to set the /system to RW.
8) SuperSU should update binary when you open it.
Just some tips.
1) Copy towelroot apk first to the folder.
2) Set display timeout to 5 minutes max
3) Verify ADB works by typing adb devices in the CMD window. Don't forget to confirm on the tablet
4) Make sure you confirm (on the tablet) when running the bat file (probably will ask you a couple of times.
5) Run the bat file 2 or 3 times until it finishes properly (I had to do this 3 times)
6) Make sure you install SuperSU from market. Reboot if needed
7) I used root explorer to set the /system to RW.
8) SuperSU should update binary when you open it.
My personal experience with Sony support suggests they have a tool which detects changes to the OS after a restore. I restored my system after root and still couldn't get service. Please correct me if I am mistaken if this tool does something dual recovery tool does not. Beware if sending in for RMA.
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Worked Great
Make sure to use those sony drivers.... besides that, this was a breeze!
ThankThank YOu!!!!!!
Make sure to use those sony drivers.... besides that, this was a breeze!
ThankThank YOu!!!!!!
Any news on a working root for 4.4.4 ?
The update has rendered my device next to useless with no write to SD card option unless its rooted.
What were Google thinking when they wiped Flash support and ruined SD card capability ?!
I cant even read my .cbr files anymore as I cant point to the SD card directory as the app requires write permission.
The update has rendered my device next to useless with no write to SD card option unless its rooted.
What were Google thinking when they wiped Flash support and ruined SD card capability ?!
I cant even read my .cbr files anymore as I cant point to the SD card directory as the app requires write permission.
Thanks for this very helpful guide! It worked very well even for me, with not so deep knowledge.
But I do have a problem now: I can not power off my tablet normally with the button! :crying:
I have a sgp511 with 17.1.2.A.0.314.
After the rooting I ran Backup TA and installed several apps from the market: SuperUser, ROM Manager, ROM Toolbox Lite, Titanium Backup, SDFix, Complete Linux Installer, androidVNC, Terminalemulator, myTorrent and MIT AICompanion.
I have used the ROM Toolbox's Root Browser to check the status of /system and gets the answer rwxr-xr-x. On root I have rwx.
Some issues with the apps have been SuperUser, which shuts the device off when I try to update the bins, so I have deinstalled it.
The Complete Linux Installer app also seems to malfunction, because it doesn't find the ROM I've downloaded.
So, anyone having a clue what causes I can't power off the device?
Please, tell a newbie how to do!
But I do have a problem now: I can not power off my tablet normally with the button! :crying:
I have a sgp511 with 17.1.2.A.0.314.
After the rooting I ran Backup TA and installed several apps from the market: SuperUser, ROM Manager, ROM Toolbox Lite, Titanium Backup, SDFix, Complete Linux Installer, androidVNC, Terminalemulator, myTorrent and MIT AICompanion.
I have used the ROM Toolbox's Root Browser to check the status of /system and gets the answer rwxr-xr-x. On root I have rwx.
Some issues with the apps have been SuperUser, which shuts the device off when I try to update the bins, so I have deinstalled it.
The Complete Linux Installer app also seems to malfunction, because it doesn't find the ROM I've downloaded.
So, anyone having a clue what causes I can't power off the device?
Please, tell a newbie how to do!
CamoGeko
Retired Forum Moderator
I sent Sony an Email a few days ago about this and this what they said :
"Dear Gary,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre, regarding transferring applications onto the SD card from your Tablet Z2.
I can confirm that it is not possible to transfer applications onto the SD card, this was put in place by android from the 4.0 update. I do apologise but there are no plans to put the option to transfer applications onto the SD card with the next update. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused."
Looks like Lollipop doesn't even address this issue either, so thank heavens for the smart guys at XDA for giving us full use of our devices.
Thankfully, with a lot of very patient help from a member named kulvertti, I was able to downgrade my firmware, root, then re-flash with his version of 4.4.4. Everything works perfectly and I cant thank him enough, as well as the other members working so hard to give us capable devices.
Thanks.
"Dear Gary,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre, regarding transferring applications onto the SD card from your Tablet Z2.
I can confirm that it is not possible to transfer applications onto the SD card, this was put in place by android from the 4.0 update. I do apologise but there are no plans to put the option to transfer applications onto the SD card with the next update. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused."
Looks like Lollipop doesn't even address this issue either, so thank heavens for the smart guys at XDA for giving us full use of our devices.
Thankfully, with a lot of very patient help from a member named kulvertti, I was able to downgrade my firmware, root, then re-flash with his version of 4.4.4. Everything works perfectly and I cant thank him enough, as well as the other members working so hard to give us capable devices.
Thanks.
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CamoGeko
Retired Forum Moderator
Sounds like downgrading to 4.4.2 is our only option, why the hell was the towelroot method patched. What idiot thought that was a good idea?
In order asked because security holes should be closed. The person in charge of security I presume...
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34I must write this guide because I spent yesterday 6 hours of doing all of following steps (together with 2 useless firmware flashes and other worthless stuff). Why? Because it was really complicated for someone who is not really familiar with all the names, definitions etc. I just wanted to have my tablet rooted, keep my warranty and use my external SD card without limitations. It is not easy but it is DIFFICULT to find these few steps on XDA forum in tens of topics with many information posts and garbage around.
Important thing is that you can do these steps WITHOUT loosing any data! (Which I lost yesterday because of my lacking information.)
Here we go (written without tablet around, so some things can be generalised):
I did it on Z2 Tablet 511, firmware .402 (no need to downgrade as I did at the beginning...)
1. Open up your device’s “Settings”. Now scroll to the bottom and tap “About phone” or “About tablet”. At the “About” screen, scroll to the bottom and tap on “Build number” seven times. Make sure you tap seven times. You will then see a notice that you are now a developer.
2. Now you should have Developer options in the System settings. Go there, enable USB debugging.
3. Again in Settings go to Security options and allow installations from Uknown source.
4. Download Easy Root v5 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53448680 (guide is there also)
5. Download Backup TA v9.11 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 (optional for backing up your system info if you will later unlock your phone, install new ROMs etc. But if you need just root, it is not necessary. But it is recommended so you can be sure that you can get your tablet to the default status when it was bought and you can make a complaint in case something else will break down.)
6. Connect your tablet to your pc normally. Just have your tablet switched on and use USB cabel. Let it install all drivers.
7. Run Easy Root v5 (install.bat) and your tablet will be rooted in few seconds
8. For TA backup run Backup-TA.bat. Follow instructions and save your TA files. It will be created in the folder from which you run the applications. It is compressed in one file. Save it somewhere and keep it!
9. Reboot
10. If you want to use external card without limitations, install SD fix https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
For common users who want to install apps which need root and do not want to install custom ROMs or do another tricky stuff this process is enough. Enjoy your tablet now .
There can be maybe some problems with drivers. Then you can try install PC Companion which should install everything for you. http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/
Another thing from @stress40 who had also problems rooting the tablet:
1) I used easy root tool (on windows with Android SDK installed, ADB drivers etc)
2) extract easyroot v5 onto desktop (keeping extracted files together in a folder)
3) download towelroot.apk and put in Files folder of towelroot
4) reboot phone then plug in phone and double kick install.bat (so you get the ADB message on phone) and most importantly DON'T LET YOUR*PHONE*SCREEN*TURN*OFF (mine did so was stuck at waiting for phone but as soon as I turned it on it was fine) I was rooted in a few minutes after double clicking install.bat.3
Unlocking your boot loader is only needed off you're going to flash non-stock roms like CM or kernels that require it. If you only need root, there's no need to unlock your bootloader.
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Free mobile app1Thanks a lot for this compilation of all the relevant steps!
It makes things really easy as there is no more need for searching hundreds of postings
Would it be possible, to also have an "easy guide" for noobs, explaining how to go back to a stock unrooted tablet (in case you should need to send it in for warranty reasons)?
Thanks again!
There's really no need for that. As you will be sending your device back just use PC Companion to install the latest Sony rom. This will automagically do what you want.
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