How to Root the Sony Tablet S

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djrbliss

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As promised, I've published my root exploit. It's possible that this exploit will wipe your /data partition. This did not happen on the two devices that have been successfully rooted, but I don't want any nasty surprises. Please back up your applications and data if you're worried about this. There is no risk of permanent damage to the device, but by running this exploit, you assume all responsibilty.

You can root your device with the following steps:

1. Ensure your device is in USB debugging mode, is connected to your PC, and that ADB works. Instructions on this are available in this thread:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1327139

2. Download the exploit here:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip

3. Unzip the full contents of the zip.

4. Run "run.bat"

---

Full details on how the exploit works are posted here:
http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/02/08/rooting-the-sony-tablet-s/

I can't guarantee that this exploit will work after receiving an OTA update, including ICS. As always, when rooted, be cautious of accepting OTA updates unless you have received confirmation that the root exploit has not been patched.

If you pledged towards the bounty, details on how to donate are at the bottom of the above blog post.

Enjoy,
Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

P.S. For those interested in reposting this, I have no affiliation with any forum (including XDA).
 
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ejchis

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What is the indicator of success?

I get to * daemon started successfully *, but nothing more.
 
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obicom

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@ejchis: Superuser.apk should be installed on your device and apps that needs root rights should work now (Titanium backup, AdwareBlock ect)
 
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obicom said:
@ejchis: Superuser.apk should be installed on your device and apps that needs root rights should work now (Titanium backup, AdwareBlock ect)
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Thanks. I'm not getting to that point for some reason. I think my adb is not functioning properly. I need to play with this some more. I've always been a terminal emulator guy, so I'm not particularly confident with my adb skills.
 
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I can confirm that this works perfectly. Let's hope this is but the first step in making this an awesome device. Many thanks!!!
 
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use the command "adb devices" you should see what looks like a serial number show up. If nothing shows up then you have a problem with your ADB drivers. You may just need to restart the computer.
 
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ejchis

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My adb was being funky. I found a post somewhere else through Google where someone had to rename their adb.exe file to adb.exe.exe, reboot their computer, and rename the file back to adb.exe. I did this as a stab in the dark, and my command prompt suddenly began working for me. Tablet is currently rebooting for a third time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

EDIT: SUCCESS! Thank you, djrbliss.
 
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rjsmith2007

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I tried to use the exploit after a factory reset, and I can't get it to work.

Code: 
F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>run.bat
[*]
[*] Sony Tablet S root script (Windows version)
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that ADB
[*] is working properly, and that your tablet is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] WARNING: This exploit may result in wiping your /data partition,
[*] causing you to lose any applications and data on your tablet.
[*] There should be no risk of permanent damage to your device, but
[*] by running this script you accept all responsibility.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your tablet...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing log flooder to device...
583 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.009s)
[*] Preparing to append to packages.list...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to move system package library directory...
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit
[*] and try again.  Otherwise, press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to insert fake local.prop entry...
[+] Flooding log...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attemping persistence...
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
[*] Cleaning up...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib.bak' - Permission denied
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Exploit complete!
[*] Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .

ADB works and debugging is enabled.
 
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05081983

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rjsmith2007 said:
I tried to use the exploit after a factory reset, and I can't get it to work.

Code: 
F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>run.bat
[*]
[*] Sony Tablet S root script (Windows version)
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that ADB
[*] is working properly, and that your tablet is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] WARNING: This exploit may result in wiping your /data partition,
[*] causing you to lose any applications and data on your tablet.
[*] There should be no risk of permanent damage to your device, but
[*] by running this script you accept all responsibility.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your tablet...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing log flooder to device...
583 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.009s)
[*] Preparing to append to packages.list...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to move system package library directory...
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit
[*] and try again.  Otherwise, press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to insert fake local.prop entry...
[+] Flooding log...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attemping persistence...
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
[*] Cleaning up...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib.bak' - Permission denied
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Exploit complete!
[*] Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .

ADB works and debugging is enabled.
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Try running the .bat file again, it happened to me first time, but when I tried it second time it worked.
 
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rjsmith2007

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05081983 said:
Try running the .bat file again, it happened to me first time, but when I tried it second time it worked.
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Click to collapse

When I run the bat file the second time, I get an error related to the files that the exploit handles:

Code: 
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib' - Permission denied
link failed File exists[*]

Code: 
F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>run.bat
[*]
[*] Sony Tablet S root script (Windows version)
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that ADB
[*] is working properly, and that your tablet is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] WARNING: This exploit may result in wiping your /data partition,
[*] causing you to lose any applications and data on your tablet.
[*] There should be no risk of permanent damage to your device, but
[*] by running this script you accept all responsibility.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your tablet...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing log flooder to device...
656 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.008s)
[*] Preparing to append to packages.list...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to move system package library directory...
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit
[*] and try again.  Otherwise, press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to insert fake local.prop entry...
[+] Flooding log...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attemping persistence...
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
[*] Cleaning up...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib.bak' - Permission denied
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Exploit complete!
[*] Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .

F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>
 
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obicom

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I guess it is not so "easy" to get CWM on the tablet. As I know, CWM is part of kernel and this is signed on the Sony Tablet S ....

@Dan:
Is it right and do you see a opportunity to get CWM on Tablet S?
 
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djrbliss

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Aug 24, 2011
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rjsmith2007 said:
When I run the bat file the second time, I get an error related to the files that the exploit handles:

Code: 
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib' - Permission denied
link failed File exists[*]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

I just uploaded a new version of the exploit that should fix this problem. Just unzip it, execute "run.bat", and let me know how it goes.

If anyone has been having any problems with the exploit, please try the new version here:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip
 
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rjsmith2007

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djrbliss said:
I just uploaded a new version of the exploit that should fix this problem. Just unzip it, execute "run.bat", and let me know how it goes.

If anyone has been having any problems with the exploit, please try the new version here:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Thanks. I'll try it out now! :)

Edit: I'm still getting the same end result. Should I wait for the device to boot fully to the launcher, when it asks me to press a button before it continues?
 
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    djrbliss
    As promised, I've published my root exploit. It's possible that this exploit will wipe your /data partition. This did not happen on the two devices that have been successfully rooted, but I don't want any nasty surprises. Please back up your applications and data if you're worried about this. There is no risk of permanent damage to the device, but by running this exploit, you assume all responsibilty.

    You can root your device with the following steps:

    1. Ensure your device is in USB debugging mode, is connected to your PC, and that ADB works. Instructions on this are available in this thread:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1327139

    2. Download the exploit here:
    http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip

    3. Unzip the full contents of the zip.

    4. Run "run.bat"

    ---

    Full details on how the exploit works are posted here:
    http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/02/08/rooting-the-sony-tablet-s/

    I can't guarantee that this exploit will work after receiving an OTA update, including ICS. As always, when rooted, be cautious of accepting OTA updates unless you have received confirmation that the root exploit has not been patched.

    If you pledged towards the bounty, details on how to donate are at the bottom of the above blog post.

    Enjoy,
    Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

    P.S. For those interested in reposting this, I have no affiliation with any forum (including XDA).
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    rjsmith2007 said:
    When I run the bat file the second time, I get an error related to the files that the exploit handles:

    Code: 
    [+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib' - Permission denied
link failed File exists[*]
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    I just uploaded a new version of the exploit that should fix this problem. Just unzip it, execute "run.bat", and let me know how it goes.

    If anyone has been having any problems with the exploit, please try the new version here:
    http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip
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