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

[sherifstefanos]

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

Same here I am already root running 230, so where in the tutorial should I start and also what if I do an OTA upgrade, will I loose root?
Thanks

 

[AsgardCurse]

Thank you. Worked as a charm(after I figured out how to get in flashmode... volume down while connecting the USB).
I did the easy way. I downloaded 10.5.A.0.230 and 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernels from the links.
I already had 10.5.1.A.0.283(4.4.4) stock installed, so no need to flash the whole thing.
So, flashed 10.5.A.0.230.
Started the tablet.
rooted with towelroot/SuperSU
Flashed 10.5.1.A.0.283
Finished, rooted, and no wipe.

 

[Rassilon7]

Thank you. Worked as a charm(after I figured out how to get in flashmode... volume down while connecting the USB).
I did the easy way. I downloaded 10.5.A.0.230 and 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernels from the links.
I already had 10.5.1.A.0.283(4.4.4) stock installed, so no need to flash the whole thing.
So, flashed 10.5.A.0.230.
Started the tablet.
rooted with towelroot/SuperSU
Flashed 10.5.1.A.0.283
Finished, rooted, and no wipe.

I had already upgraded to 283 via Sony bridge, and I am having trouble getting it to flash 230. I'm using the Kernels for S312, and the flash seems to work, but when I force Towelroot, nothing happens. The app does not open. If I manually install Towelroot and try to run it on 230, it tells me to connect to the internet first, which does not work.

Any ideas?

 

[arohrmann]

Is it possible to post this .283 Kernel as an .img file to flash?
...or as ZIP to flash with recovery.

 

[Dinky]

Flashtool won't create

I' m stuck at Step 7. I downloaded .283 for SGP311 with no problem and it finished decryption. After I selected all the modules and "->" then click on "Create", nothing happened. I tried to re-create it under "Tool", same thing happened. I tried to use the 32-bit version and got the same thing. I uninstalled and re-installed flashtool and start from scratch and got the same problem. Anybody has any suggestion? Thanks.

 

[AsgardCurse]

I' m stuck at Step 7. I downloaded .283 for SGP311 with no problem and it finished decryption. After I selected all the modules and "->" then click on "Create", nothing happened. I tried to re-create it under "Tool", same thing happened. I tried to use the 32-bit version and got the same thing. I uninstalled and re-installed flashtool and start from scratch and got the same problem. Anybody has any suggestion? Thanks.

Do you already have 283(4.4.4) installed? if so, no need to create it. Just download the 2 kernels from the links.

1. Start the device in flashmode(press volume down while connecting the USB cable).
2. Flash 4.4.2 kernel.
3. Start device
4. Force towelroot(I did the supersu version)
5. Go back to flashmode.
6. Flash 4.4.4 kernel(283)
7. Boot device.. YaaaY, you got root.

 

[Dinky]

Do you already have 283(4.4.4) installed? if so, no need to create it. Just download the 2 kernels from the links.

1. Start the device in flashmode(press volume down while connecting the USB cable).
2. Flash 4.4.2 kernel.
3. Start device
4. Force towelroot(I did the supersu version)
5. Go back to flashmode.
6. Flash 4.4.4 kernel(283)
7. Boot device.. YaaaY, you got root.

No. I'm currently on 4.4.2 and am trying to upgrade to 4.4.4. The funny thing is, i found out that I can just choose the two kernel modules and it will proceed with create fine. Only when I choose everything, it will not create.

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[sherifstefanos]

Worked like a charm... Thanks

 

[poetryrocksalot]

Do you already have 283(4.4.4) installed? if so, no need to create it. Just download the 2 kernels from the links.

1. Start the device in flashmode(press volume down while connecting the USB cable).
2. Flash 4.4.2 kernel.
3. Start device
4. Force towelroot(I did the supersu version)
5. Go back to flashmode.
6. Flash 4.4.4 kernel(283)
7. Boot device.. YaaaY, you got root.

I think I am supposed to do this but there are NO instructions that show where to put the kernel files to flash it. Can I get instruction for this?

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:54 PM ----------

I had already upgraded to 283 via Sony bridge, and I am having trouble getting it to flash 230. I'm using the Kernels for S312, and the flash seems to work, but when I force Towelroot, nothing happens. The app does not open. If I manually install Towelroot and try to run it on 230, it tells me to connect to the internet first, which does not work.

Any ideas?

I can't get get towel root to make it rain either. I have the SGP312 and it says my phone is not supported. And then there is a weird message that says if my phone reboots, then towelroot failed.

 

[Rootk1t]

I think I am supposed to do this but there are NO instructions that show where to put the kernel files to flash it. Can I get instruction for this?

put them to FlashTool/firmwares/ folder.

 

[180jacob]

Has anyone had any success with xposed installer on this rom? every time I click on a module to download it xposed installer app restarts

 

[AsgardCurse]

Has anyone had any success with xposed installer on this rom? every time I click on a module to download it xposed installer app restarts

You might have posted in the wrong thread. This is no ROM, this is "just" a thread about rooting the stock software on the Xperia Z Tablet

 

[180jacob]

You might have posted in the wrong thread. This is no ROM, this is "just" a thread about rooting the stock software on the Xperia Z Tablet

my apologies, let me rephrase it to make it slightly more applicable, has anyone managed to get xposed working after they have rooted using THIS method on THIS version of the stock firmware, it would only take 2 seconds to check if it works but if you still think this question doesn't belong here I will more than happily remove it.

 

[AsgardCurse]

my apologies...

No, sorry, My apologies.
I'll test Xposed tomorrow and get back to you. I've never used it and actually, never heard of it before. Did some googling now.

 

[180jacob]

No, sorry, My apologies.
I'll test Xposed tomorrow and get back to you. I've never used it and actually, never heard of it before. Did some googling now.

trust me you don't know what you're missing out on, all the customization of a custom rom whilst sticking with stock. gravity box module is a must. pity I can't get it working on this version at the moment.

 

[Rootk1t]

my apologies, let me rephrase it to make it slightly more applicable, has anyone managed to get xposed working after they have rooted using THIS method on THIS version of the stock firmware, it would only take 2 seconds to check if it works but if you still think this question doesn't belong here I will more than happily remove it.

Yep. Installed Xposed framework right away after getting root. Working good.

 

[180jacob]

Yep. Installed Xposed framework right away after getting root. Working good.

Thanks very much for checking, now I know its just me so time to try and try again until it works. Thanks again.

 

[AsgardCurse]

Thanks very much for checking, now I know its just me so time to try and try again until it works. Thanks again.

No problems installing Xposed. Also installed and activated 1 module, just took a random from the list. Installed Advanced Power Menu+ and added "reboot" to my power button menu.
All works, no problems.

 

[180jacob]

No problems installing Xposed. Also installed and activated 1 module, just took a random from the list. Installed Advanced Power Menu+ and added "reboot" to my power button menu.
All works, no problems.

thanks very much for trying it out, clearly its a problem my end, think I will wipe everything and start again, should reduce the number of problems im having. Nice to see sony have made a bug free firmware for once, haven't seen that since 4.1ish. Thanks again

 

[arohrmann]

I think, the more easyer way is this:

1. Backup your apps (eg. Titanium Backup) and with recovery as a full backup
2. copy dual-recovery-flashable-ZIP and su-ZIP on SD or SD card
3. go to flash mode and flash with Flashtool the latest full Firmware-ftf (all! of .283)
4. go to fastboot and flash image with boot/recovery in one boot.img
5. boot and go to recovery (hold Vol+ on reboot)
6. flash in recovery su-ZIP and dualrecovery-ZIP
7. go to flash mode and flash with Flashtool latest Kernel-ftf (.283)
8. reboot with ROOT and RECOVERY

Links to...

CWM boot.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295694

.283 striped Kernel
https://mega.co.nz/#!RpwVUAiJ!NDbf_sMv33SMUGu71p16Mmq1Xpp8SzFJNGSIhgDm6hM

.283 full ftf (here NCB-Version)
https://mega.co.nz/#!mgFwEBbS!QKDDYIL0lf8tQnggwYD20SqELxKBQlTWcFSaOGryN5k

Have fun