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

[keil.]

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

Test on my Tab and work :good:

Update 2

Add Info to flash without Wipe

 

[Lupin The Third]

I always rooted in a simpler way

Flash stock ftf (enable usb debuging)

Reboot and connect in fastboot

Flash boot.img kernel from custom roms (i.e. omni rom or cm)

Reboot into recovery (omni rom kernel comes with twrp)

Flash supersu

Reboot in flash mode

Flash stock kernel

Reboot

Done

 

[ibis69]

I always rooted in a simpler way

Flash stock ftf (enable usb debuging)

Reboot and connect in fastboot

Flash boot.img kernel from custom roms (i.e. omni rom or cm)

Reboot into recovery (omni rom kernel comes with twrp)

Flash supersu

Reboot in flash mode

Flash stock kernel

Reboot

Done

It's an easier way for sure, but you forgot to mention that you need unlocked booloader to do this (to flash non stock kernel) and i think most of ppl are on locked bootloader

 

[detonation]

edit: delete

 

[Myrrhman]

Thank you soo much !!
I wanted root without wipe.
I downloaded only the necessary kernel files for my tab from the OP and started at step 14.
It worked like a charm :good: :highfive:

EDIT: I (still) have a locked bootloader

 

[detonation]

Thank you soo much !!
I wanted root without wipe.
I downloaded only the necessary kernel files for my tab from the OP and started at step 14.
It worked like a charm :good: :highfive:

Just did the same thing. Was completely stock 4.4.4 on my SGP311, never rooted before. Flashed the 230 image, used towelroot, and flashed the 283 image back. Then used the dual recovery installer to get TWRP. Nice and easy!

(note that my bootloader is unlocked)

 

[donedos]

summarize the procedure...

The method is too long... i suggest the OP should trim this down.

-If you already updated to 4.4.4, just flash the .230 kernel..reboot and do the root procedure using towelroot.
-then power it off to flash the .283 kernel then reboot. that's it...

30 items is i guess pretty confusing for newbies..hehehe peace man.

 

[IlD4nX]

Thanks for this threads !! Reverted from FXP back to Stock 4.4.4 and in 1 hours fully restored root and apps on my pollux.

 

[lalo_a13]

First of all: Thanks you very much, I was looking a way to root again my SGP312.

Second, a newbie question:
My device it´s from México, so FlashTools says branding VMo MX and I wonder, the uploaded kernel would be compatible with my device or do I need to download a branded kernel with Flash Tools?

Thanks in advanced!

 

[Rootk1t]

First of all: Thanks you very much, I was looking a way to root again my SGP312.

Second, a newbie question:
My device it´s from México, so FlashTools says branding VMo MX and I wonder, the uploaded kernel would be compatible with my device or do I need to download a branded kernel with Flash Tools?

Thanks in advanced!

will be compatible. There are no branded stock kernels.

 

[lalo_a13]

Root again

will be compatible. There are no branded stock kernels.

Just did it as the OP says and now I´m root again!
Thaks for the support.

It´s just awfull live without root ;D

 

[matrix854]

Help with kernels

Hi to all, can someone help the users of SGP351 posting the required kernels to update and Root the Tablet Z to 4.4.4 KitKat, I'm from LatinAmerica, I'm not sure if the Kernels for US are the same for LatinAmerica, thanks. :good:

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP351
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP351

 

[Rootk1t]

Hi to all, can someone help the users of SGP351 posting the required kernels to update and Root the Tablet Z to 4.4.4 KitKat, I'm from LatinAmerica, I'm not sure if the Kernels for US are the same for LatinAmerica, thanks. :good:

Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP351
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP351

the're the same as in SGP321. At least you can flash .230 SGP321 kernel, get root, and then flash only kernel from your .283 SGP351 firmware via flashtool.

 

[matrix854]

the're the same as in SGP321. At least you can flash .230 SGP321 kernel, get root, and then flash only kernel from your .283 SGP351 firmware via flashtool.

Excelent!!! Thanks I will do it with this kernel, :good:

 

[zombiej79]

What ftf would you reccomend? I'm in canada

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[korkis]

stuck...

I got stuck at point 21. i did reboot the device after first flash, skip the set up, went to settings to enable usb debug, unknown sources i did even try to change MTP to MSC

and flastool says:


25/054/2014 13:54:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
25/054/2014 13:54:47 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Tablet Z
25/054/2014 13:54:47 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
25/054/2014 13:54:47 - INFO - Android version : 4.4.4 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-ge2ad053-00925-g7f21499 / Build number : 10.5.1.A.0.283
25/055/2014 13:55:26 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321). FW release : 10.5.A.0.230. Customization : Customized_CE1
25/055/2014 13:55:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/055/2014 13:55:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/055/2014 13:55:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/056/2014 13:56:25 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
25/056/2014 13:56:25 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

i have tried that 100 times and still no succes.... what am I doing wrong?

 

[zombiej79]

went through all the steps no problem got root installed recovery through windows but i have no recovery when tab reboots get a red light hit the volume rocker and nothing. so i did it again with wiping the tablet but now when i try to install recovery it fails on step 3

 

[zombiej79]

so ive done this about 3 times all goes well except my recovery wont work not matter what i do says it flashes ok and reboots but cant get into recovery dont know whats wrong

 

[meswar]

After flashing. 230 kernel WiFi not working any idea?
Even after I have rebooted several times

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[Rootk1t]

After flashing. 230 kernel WiFi not working any idea?
Even after I have rebooted several times

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it's not supposed to work, because kernel used only for rooting purpose.