[Root/Recovery] SGP321/311/3xx [FTF] 10.5.1.A.0.283 (Stock 4.4.4) (no Wipe needed)

[keil.]

Requirements:

1. A litte Knowledge about flashing / USB debugging / rooting ...
2. Flashtool 0.9.18.2 +
3. USB debugging enabled ( not matter if Stock/CM11/Pac/... on your Tab)
3. Time (without Downloads ~ 20min.)

I do all Firmware downloads with the build in function from Flashtool !
Below is a Youtube Video that show all the Steps here. (without Steps XX.a for Rootk1t Kernels files)

Please, read the instructions exactly and flash, i will not responsible for any Brick/failures/data loss on your Tablet.
Do this only if you know what you are doing, you void your warranty!

How to Root with full Wipe: (without Wipe see the Screenshot below)

1. Start Flashtool
2. Go to Devices > Check Updates > SGP3XX
3. Go to Tab SGP321 or SGP311
4. Right Click on a Branding you chose and Check release (look for Version 10.5.1.A.0.283)
5. Right Click again and Download it.
6. Wait until Decryption finished.
7. A Window pops up -> In folder list mark all and Click the -> Button then Create
8. Wait until Bundle creation finished.
9. Now Check a release in the List with Version 10.5.A.0.230 - or
9a. use Rootk1t SGP321 Kernel file form here and Jump to Step 14
10. Right Click again and Download it.
11. Wait until Decryption finished.
12. A Window pops up -> In folder list mark ONLY fotakernel_... and kernel_... and Click the -> Button then Create
13. Wait until Bundle creation finished and Close Device Update Checker.
14. Connect your Tab with USB Debugging enabled.
15. Click on Flash Device.
16. Chose Flashmode and the Firmware Version 10.5.1.A.0.283 you downloaded before.
17. Click on Flash without changing something.
18. Disconnect and Reboot your Tab and skip the Welcome Setup to enable USB Debugging.
19. Connect your Tab and click on Flash Device.
20. Chose Flashmode and the Firmware Version 10.5.A.0.230 you downloaded before, or
20a. use Rootk1t SGP321 Kernel file form here
21. Click on Flash without changing something.
22. Disconnect and Reboot your Tab and skip the Welcome Setup.
23. Connect your Tab and click My SGP3XX > Root > Force towelroot.
24. Chose SuperSu (or maybe Superuser)
25. Click Make it ra1n button on your Tab and wait until the Tab reboots.
26. After reboot click on Flash Device.
27. Chose Flashmode and the Firmware Version 10.5.1.A.0.283 you downloaded before, - or
27a. use Rootk1t SGP321 Kernel file form here and Jump to Step 29
28. Now Exclude all but not KERNEL and FOTA .
29. Click on Flash.
30. After reboot your Tab is rooted :good:

How to Root without Wipe:

The same steps but,
just disable Wipe Boxes ... every time there enabled

Test on my Tab and work :good:

Recovery flash :

After your Tab have ROOT just go to :
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Download TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.x.x.x -BETA.installer.zip to your PC
unzip and run the install.bat (Windows) or install.sh (Linux).
Chose Superuser or SuperSU (in my case SuperSU)

Here my "Video-tutorial" to do that. ( or from Tomsgt below )
But .....
You see only the Screen on my PC
No Sound
Full Process length no cuts but you can -> jump forward
Without Downloads it takes about .... 20min.
In my case a Full Wipe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvAPHAN2Ots


If you find a fault in this Steps, tell me please.

Big Thanks to :

Its working on 311 thank you.(with different files of course)

Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP311.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP312.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP312.

Hey I made this video on the root process you do in this thread you can add it to the OP if you think it will help others figure this out
How to Root the Sony Xperia Tablet Z on Android 4 4 4 Kitkat

I hope this Steps helps someone to Root and maybe it works on SGP3xx ....

 

[Borexz]

Will this work in SGP311?

 

[keil.]

Maybe, I don't know, but it should be logical. You can try it, on your risk.

 

[blackassassinuk]

I can confirm this works flawlessly on my pollux sgp321.

Just did it myself. I had no idea official was now on 4.4.4!

Thanks a lot for the guide.

 

[Rootk1t]

Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP311.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP312.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP312.

 

[keil.]

Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.

Thanks :good:
This 2 Kernels will only work on SGP321 !?

 

[Rootk1t]

Thanks :good:
This 2 Kernels will only work on SGP321 !?

yep! Only SGP321. UPDATED: Made for others too.

 

[mame3876]

hi

will the step by step guide be updated now that the various kernels are available, gettibng rid of the unecessay steps?

i`m a bit of a noob in flashing xperia stuff even if i manged to get my 4.3 rooted (with the long methods not easy/towel root)

thanks for any eply

 

[pairach]

How to skip the Welcome Setup to enable USB Debugging.
Thanks..

 

[john_smith]

i was with a 230 rooted, i not remember the tutorial i does, can i start with a specific point?
thanks

 

[john_smith]

i installed 283, after the kernel 230 and now i try to find where is
"Conect la Tab y haz clic en Mi SGP3XX> Root> Towelroot. " to continue,any help?

 

[3vilArt_]

Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP311.

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP312.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP312.

This is what i really hate.. no instructions .

at least tell us dude how to use it..i flash .230 kernel (your link ) then .283 ( your link ) .. the wifi not working .. the android version is also 4.4.2 .. please dude..give more detailed..help the community !

 

[keil.]

Quote:
Originally Posted by pairach
How to skip the Welcome Setup to enable USB Debugging.
Thanks..

Just press NEXT until finished. You don´t need to setup anything for this.

Quote:
Originally Posted by john_smith
i installed 283, after the kernel 230 and now i try to find where is
"Conect la Tab y haz clic en Mi SGP3XX> Root> Towelroot. " to continue,any help?

Here the Link to my Youtube Clip start at 15min. Follow my Mouse pointer. Its in Flashtool´s Menu bar.
http://youtu.be/tvAPHAN2Ots?t=15m10s

 

[ZaInT_]

Isn't there a way to root without wiping the device?
If so, how?

 

[keil.]

Isn't there a way to root without wiping the device?
If so, how?

I´m sure there is a way to Root without wiping the device,
but for today, i have no time to make some test .... sorry.
maybe tomorrow.

 

[ashahzadpk]

i have successfully rooted Xperia Tablet Z with kernel change, now i cannot install dual recovery. whats the method of installing recovery for kitkat 4.4.4

 

[keil.]

i have successfully rooted Xperia Tablet Z with kernel change, now i cannot install dual recovery. whats the method of installing recovery for kitkat 4.4.4

Maybe Tomorrow
Or next Week

 

[ashahzadpk]

i have successfully installed dual recovery by first installing superuser then XZDualRecovery 2.7.1XX RC .bat and selected Option 2 for superuser and Bingo everything is fine now.

 

[detonation]

edit: delete

 

[keil.]

Update 1 Post :

Add Recovery flash

@ZaInT_

There´s a option in flashtool to set or not set a wipe.
I will test this tomorrow.