[FTF][4.2.2] Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) 10.3.1.A.0.244 Global Unbranded

[dhruvaz]

I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.

What the... I protected root with the ota root keeper and installed 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion when I am back to OTA root keeper I dont see restore root button.

 

[om22]

What the... I protected root with the ota root keeper and installed 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion when I am back to OTA root keeper I dont see restore root button.

The system and data partition get wiped during installation -> your root is gone.

Ota rootkeeper to 99% only works when you update within the same android version

Gesendet von meinem Xperia Arc S mit Tapatalk 4

 

[dhruvaz]

RootK1t did it worked for you or did you just guess it would work out?

 

[Rootk1t]

The system and data partition get wiped during installation -> your root is gone.

Ota rootkeeper to 99% only works when you update within the same android version

Gesendet von meinem Xperia Arc S mit Tapatalk 4

actually you're right. I'm trying to flash now without wipes. And manually save su binary.

 

[blurblur]

Does anyone know if this version supports exFat by default?

 

[lowtraxx]

Does anyone know if this version supports exFat by default?

Yes, it is.

 

[blurblur]

Yes, it is.

Thanks!

 

[sirsmokey]

plz can u make one for 311 wifi :angel:

 

[lowtraxx]

plz can u make one for 311 wifi :angel:

Sorry, no can-do. I dont have the device and also the Update isn't out for the 311 Wifi yet.

 

[b8drf]

actually you're right. I'm trying to flash now without wipes. And manually save su binary.

Rootk1t - did you have any success with this method?
If yes could you post the steps you performed?

Thanks.

 

[Rootk1t]

Rootk1t - did you have any success with this method?If yes could you post the steps you performed?Thanks.

no success ( will continue experiments today.

 

[gerzii]

I built the ftf with Sony Bridge and flashtool 0.9.11.0 and flashed it successfully. This is ONLY for 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Other than that, no warranties.

did u update the new firmware or did u flash it completely new?

cheers

 

[lowtraxx]

did u update the new firmware or did u flash it completely new?

cheers

I did flash completely new, as I came from CM10.2, but theoretically it should update without problems.

 

[lowtraxx]

Made the rooting steps I took more clear and moved them into the 1st post.

 

[eman2001]

What the... I protected root with the ota root keeper and installed 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion when I am back to OTA root keeper I dont see restore root button.

This worked for me with bootloader unlocked but you can do it with your own risk :good:
well this is another way i successfully rooted my on stock 4.2.2 (model 321 build number 244), firstly flash 244 FTF using flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6, after that download doomlords advance kernel and save it somewhere on your desktop download the SU.zip and save it on your tablet, then open flashtool and select fastboot mode, boot your tablet to fastboot, then select kernel to flash by doomlord, then find the advance doomlord image file that you downloaded and click open, now reboot into CWM recovery, flash SU.zip. then reboot again into Flash mode, now in flash tool click flash to select the 244 FTF file but this time untick everything and only include the kernel from 244 FTF then flash, after this reboot your device. now you should have root installed and working on 4.2.2 stock firmware :good::laugh: hope this helped

 

[b8drf]

Made the rooting steps I took more clear and moved them into the 1st post.

lowtraxx - thanks for your work on this ....

To confirm, I followed all of your steps and have now successfully rooted my SGP321 .244 (android 4.2.2), restored DRM keys etc and re-locked bootloader.

All working fine and my Rooting status = "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" - i.e. as if I hadn't touched anything it which is good for the Sony warranty ...

Free again - now on to re-install Adaway, Titanium root ... etc

Thanks again.

 

[dhruvaz]

This worked for me with bootloader unlocked but you can do it with your own risk :good:
well this is another way i successfully rooted my on stock 4.2.2 (model 321 build number 244), firstly flash 244 FTF using flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6, after that download doomlords advance kernel and save it somewhere on your desktop download the SU.zip and save it on your tablet, then open flashtool and select fastboot mode, boot your tablet to fastboot, then select kernel to flash by doomlord, then find the advance doomlord image file that you downloaded and click open, now reboot into CWM recovery, flash SU.zip. then reboot again into Flash mode, now in flash tool click flash to select the 244 FTF file but this time untick everything and only include the kernel from 244 FTF then flash, after this reboot your device. now you should have root installed and working on 4.2.2 stock firmware :good::laugh: hope this helped

Maybe it worked coz it was unlocked bootloader.. I'm still locked i havent unlocked my bootloader yet (thou i have ta partition backed up ) I'll wait for the root (proly doomlord will come up )

 

[MarcosNK]

What are the diferences between 307 and this 244?
Does it worth changing to 244?

 

[Rootk1t]

What are the diferences between 307 and this 244?

• Centered Soft Buttons on bottom.

• Notification bar on top instead of bottom.

• More like Phone UI instead of a tablet UI.

• Small App drawer is there just like in Xperia Z series.

• Quick Settings feature from notification panel.

• Lock Screen has semi-transparent status bar.

• Multi User Account option now available

 

[b8drf]

What are the diferences between 307 and this 244?
Does it worth changing to 244?

After using it for 3-4 days now ...

On the up-side, I am finding the tablet a bit snappier especially when I have lots of apps open, I think that might be down to memory management improvements from Android 4.1.x to 4.2.x. I am also seeing an improvement in battery life - not sure if Sony have made any improvements to their "Stamina" mode which I use ... your mileage may vary ...

On the down-side, I am still not a huge fan of the new UI (centralised back, home and recents capacitive buttons) and if rooting is your thing, it is far more difficult to root, involving many steps versus one simple script ...

All in all though, I prefer to be on the latest release of Android, Sony Kernels etc for performance & stability so I plan to stay with .244, especially now I have successfully rooted ...

hth.