Sony Tablet S Rooted/Updated from Stock Android 3.2 to 4.0.3r1a - My Adventure

[egod1430]

Thanks for sharing the steps. I am new to android and got this tablet from Woot deal.

However, I missed a step during the process. After I completed 3.2.1r2 update, got rooted by AIO tool, I started to create decrypted update.zip. When entering the recovery mode, I had a big mistake here: skip the step to update "install.zip" file first and just update "signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip" file directly. I finally got a ICS without rooted. I am wondering if there is any way to go back or fix, since I have rooted it on 3.21r2 successfully and have rescue-door installed when it was 3.21r2. Does factory reset in recovery mode or flashing a pre-rooted 3.21 works?

Thank you

 

[stifilz]

Thanks for sharing the steps. I am new to android and got this tablet from Woot deal.

However, I missed a step during the process. After I completed 3.2.1r2 update, got rooted by AIO tool, I started to create decrypted update.zip. When entering the recovery mode, I had a big mistake here: skip the step to update "install.zip" file first and just update "signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip" file directly. I finally got a ICS without rooted. I am wondering if there is any way to go back or fix, since I have rooted it on 3.21r2 successfully and have rescue-door installed when it was 3.21r2. Does factory reset in recovery mode or flashing a pre-rooted 3.21 works?

Thank you

Nope. It is screwed. You flash a stock rom. Therefore the backdooor etc are gone. You can check this by looking in vendor.prop under the vendor folder.

Stifilz

 

[egod1430]

Thanks for reply,

I got those in vendor.prop, does that mean the tablet is in latest stock rom?

ro.sony.update.service_id=nbx03_001
ro.sony.sku.base=nbx03_001
ro.sony.build.id=TISU0R0010110
ro.sony.build.incremental=120803002

Nope. It is screwed. You flash a stock rom. Therefore the backdooor etc are gone. You can check this by looking in vendor.prop under the vendor folder.

Stifilz

 

[Cat McGowan]

Thanks for reply,

I got those in vendor.prop, does that mean the tablet is in latest stock rom?

ro.sony.update.service_id=nbx03_001
ro.sony.sku.base=nbx03_001
ro.sony.build.id=TISU0R0010110
ro.sony.build.incremental=120803002

Yes, you are updated to the latest stock ROM, 4.0.3 release 1a, but unfortunately, not rooted. You will not be able to root until someone discovers a way to do it, hopefully by discovering a way to unlock the tablet's bootloader.

 

[TheHurf]

The reason for saying no to add root at the time it is said is because (1) the tablet's HC Android 3.2.1 is (must be) already rooted and (2) the rooted and signed ICS Android 4.0.3 update file custom_update_signed.zip has not been created yet.

The other reason for saying no to root at that particular point in 2.7's steps was that because the AiO tool wasn't copying the update over like it should, there was nothing to root until I manually moved everything about. Pretty important step to make sure was working - can't believe Condi missed it tbh!

 

[Zabalba]

EDIT: Got it to work. I needed to install the Java 64bit SDK in order to sign the zips for flashing. Also at the end it did not copy over the custom_update_signed.zip to the SD card when it was in the tablet. I had to copy it over after flashed the install.zip in the last section of steps.


OP, I'm currently stuck on the step where I'm supposed to create the decrypted update.zip [+optional make custom]. The AiO turns red and says build.incremental value is too high.

I have Android version 3.2.1 (release2), Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1, and Build number THMASU0012400.

 

[stifilz]

EDIT: Got it to work. I needed to install the Java 64bit SDK in order to sign the zips for flashing. Also at the end it did not copy over the custom_update_signed.zip to the SD card when it was in the tablet. I had to copy it over after flashed the install.zip in the last section of steps.


OP, I'm currently stuck on the step where I'm supposed to create the decrypted update.zip [+optional make custom]. The AiO turns red and says build.incremental value is too high.

I have Android version 3.2.1 (release2), Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1, and Build number THMASU0012400.

You can change it manualy. It is under build.prop in system folder. Use root explorer, set as r/w and long click on build.prop and select open with text editor, then change the number to a lower one. it is under something like: ro.sony.build.incremental, being the keyword. Then mount system as r/o. Then try again.

Stifilz

 

[Cat McGowan]

OP, I'm currently stuck on the step where I'm supposed to create the decrypted update.zip [+optional make custom]. The AiO turns red and says build.incremental value is too high. I have Android version 3.2.1 (release2), Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1, and Build number THMASU0012400.

It appears you need to run Condi's AiO tool's Install "rescue-backdoor" tweak. Watch BluechipJ's video from 02:08 to 03:37. If the red screen you saw matches the red screen shown in the video, then run the Install "rescue-backdoor" tweak as instructed in the video.

 

[porkchopskie]

Hi guys:
I need some helps here. I too got the Sony tablet from the Woot deal.
The original Android version on the device was the same as some of you have posted here.
- Android version 3.2
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number 1.10.001100001


I followed the instructions on one of the threads about downgrade to <build10, and were able to root my tablet to version 3.2.1 (r2).

I then proceeded to try to pre-root the ics image without any success. Thinking that I might have done some of the steps incorrectly, I decided to start all over again by going to the recovery mode, and overriding my rooted tablet with the below image again.
<Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip>

Now, my unrooted device has the following Android version info:
- Android version 3.2.1 (release2)
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number THMASU0012400

My question is, should the build number be 5 instead of 10 ? I attempted to put the above mentioned image (zip file) via recovery mode again, but it gives me the following error:

Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku

Is there a way out for me ?

 

[Cat McGowan]

Hi guys:
I need some helps here. I too got the Sony tablet from the Woot deal.
The original Android version on the device was the same as some of you have posted here.
- Android version 3.2
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number 1.10.001100001


I followed the instructions on one of the threads about downgrade to <build10, and were able to root my tablet to version 3.2.1 (r2).

I then proceeded to try to pre-root the ics image without any success. Thinking that I might have done some of the steps incorrectly, I decided to start all over again by going to the recovery mode, and overriding my rooted tablet with the below image again.
<Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip>

Now, my unrooted device has the following Android version info:
- Android version 3.2.1 (release2)
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number THMASU0012400

My question is, should the build number be 5 instead of 10 ? I attempted to put the above mentioned image (zip file) via recovery mode again, but it gives me the following error:

Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku

Is there a way out for me ?

It is not clear how you got it there, but now that your tablet is at 3.2.1r2 with kernel build 10, your tablet cannot be rooted. You will have to wait until a fix is found.

 

[srujan21]

I ordered a Sony Tablet S tablet model SGPT112US/S from Woot.com. I updated and rooted it from its stock Android 3.2 to 4.0.3r1a. Here is my adventure in brief sentences. Keep in mind that I am not telling you what to do, I am just telling you what I did.

Computer running Windows 7 with Android Composite ADB Interface and Sony Tablet S drivers installed.

Links to files used:
Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip
Android 4.0.3r1a(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip
Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 tool file S.onyTablet.S__ALLinONE__v4.0.7z
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.29 file ADB_v1.0.29.zip


Powered on tablet and did not set up Wi-Fi, accounts, etc.

Went into Settings.
About table read:
- Android version 3.2
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number 1.10.001100001
Made sure Wi-Fi was turned off.
Turned on (allowed) Unknown sources.
Turned on USB debugging.
Exited Settings.

Opened File Transfer app, went into its settings and selected Do nothing.
Powered off tablet.

Installed SD card in computer.
Copied 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip to SD card.
Moved SD card from computer to tablet.

Powered on tablet into recovery mode.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip file.
Allowed update to complete.
Tablet rebooted to normal boot.
Went into Settings.
About tablet read:
- Android version 3.2.1 (release2)
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number THMASU0012400
Exited Settings.

Installed Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 tool.
Added empty file named _offupdates to ALLinONE tool's files directory.
Updated ALLinONE tool's adb files to version 1.0.29.

Connected USB cable between tablet and computer.
Started ALLinONE tool.
From main menu, selected 1 Root device.
Allowed rooting of 3.2.1r2 to complete.
Confirmed root (checked for existence of Superuser). OK!
Powered off table.

Moved SD card from tablet to computer.
Deleted signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip file from SD card.
Copied 4.0.3r1a(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip to SD card.
Moved SD card from computer to tablet.

Powered on tablet.
Started ALLinONE tool.
From main menu, selected 3 * Custom ROM and Flashing [SUBMENU].
From next menu, selected 1 Create decrypted update.zip [+optional make custom].
Followed ALLinONE prompts.

First problem occurred!
Booted tablet into recovery mode as prompted, but ALLinONE tool stalled at NOW ENTER RECOVERY MODE screen lastly showing 3 dots.
KCCO.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected install.zip file.
Allowed update to complete.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip file.
Allow update to complete. (Update took several minutes to complete.)
ALLinONE tool continued as expected.
Continued following ALLinONE prompts.

Second problem occurred!
Booted tablet into recovery mode as prompted, but ALLinONE tool stalled at NOW ENTER RECOVERY MODE screen lastly showing 3 dots.
KCCO.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected install.zip file.
Allowed update to complete.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected custom_update_signed.zip file.
Allowed update to complete. (Update took several minutes to complete.)
ALLinONE tool continued as expected.
Tablet rebooted to normal boot.

Went into Settings.
About tablet read:
- Android version 4.0.3 (release1a)
- Kernel version 2.6.39.4 [email protected] #1
- Build number TISU0R0010110
Exited Settings.
Confirmed root (checked for existence of Superuser). OK!
Powered off table.

Booted into recovery mode.
From recovery screen, selected Reset to factory settings.
From next screen, selected Yes -- delete all user data.
Allowed reset to complete.
Tablet rebooted to normal boot.
Set up Wi-Fi, accounts, etc.
Confirmed root (checked for existence of Superuser). OK!
Powered off table.

Successfully updated tablet from stock (unrooted) Android 3.2 to rooted Android 4.0.3r1a.

Wiped sweat off forehead.

Every thing is fine but how you connected tablet to PC ? I didn't got any usb connector

 

[jumper62]

Every thing is fine but how you connected tablet to PC ? I didn't got any usb connector

It's the same as any usb for android phone

Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app

 

[srujan21]

It's the same as any usb for android phone

Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app

yup i got that , now my tablet is Indian version.so should i need to make any modifications ? and i connected tablet to PC and the deivers are installed in USB debugging mode, and what is Android Composite ADB Interface ? how to install it ?

 

[Cat McGowan]

my tablet is Indian version.so should i need to make any modifications ?

You probably want to use India region update file instead of US file. Find update file via Stifilz's All Sony Tab OTA Update Links post.

and i connected tablet to PC and the deivers are installed in USB debugging mode, and what is Android Composite ADB Interface ? how to install it ?

Read BluechipJ's Automated ADB Driver Installer for Sony Tablet S and P post.

 

[srujan21]

Error

Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku :crying:

i have used your file for update

Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zipc

You probably want to use India region update file instead of US file. Find update file via Stifilz's All Sony Tab OTA Update Links post.

now i can't get Indian region Honeycomb file

3.2.1R2
REMOVED FILENAME: signed-nbx03_022-ota-0042.002.zip

:crying:

 

[Cat McGowan]

Error

Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku

i have used your file for update

Quote:
Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zipc

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat McGowan View Post
You probably want to use India region update file instead of US file. Find update file via Stifilz's All Sony Tab OTA Update Links post.
now i can't get Indian region Honeycomb file

Quote:
3.2.1R2
REMOVED FILENAME: signed-nbx03_022-ota-0042.002.zip

Because you have installed 3.2.1r2 for US, you will now need to use Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 (not v4.1) to change your region from US to India. After doing that, download 4.0.3r1a for India and (again using Condi's ALLinONE v4.0) pre-root and install 4.0.3r1a for India. Please read carefully.

4.0.3r1a India WIFI Only for SGPT111IN/S and SGPT112IN/S

4.0.3r1a India WIFI+3G for SGPT113IN/S

 

[srujan21]

I just want to make all things clear before proceeding


I have connect Tablet to PC,

Completed ADB Driver Installation

Downloaded all the four files

Links to files used:
Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip
Android 4.0.3r1a(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip
Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 tool file S.onyTablet.S__ALLinONE__v4.0.7z
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.29 file ADB_v1.0.29.zip

Now copied Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip to SD Card

Booted into Recovery mode and chosen "Apply update from SD card"

Installation started.... and some other process went like verifying for 10 seconds and

ERROR

Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku

Installation aborted

Chosen to Restart my tablet without applying any update

Because you have installed 3.2.1r2 for US, you will now need to use Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 (not v4.1) to change your region from US to India. After doing that, download 4.0.3r1a for India and (again using Condi's ALLinONE v4.0) pre-root and install 4.0.3r1a for India. Please read carefully.

4.0.3r1a India WIFI Only for SGPT111IN/S and SGPT112IN/S

4.0.3r1a India WIFI+3G for SGPT113IN/S

I didn't installed any update, just tried to install but it was failed with error mentioned above.

Now my tablet current status
see the attachment

As I already mentioned that my Tablet is Indian version so went to Tablet S updates and downloaded

4.0.3 R1A
info.update.sony.net/ST006/nbx03_027/contents/0004/signed-nbx03_027-ota-120803077.zip

Now what's next ?

I think I need Indian version of 3.2r2 which was removed

3.2.1R2
REMOVED FILENAME: signed-nbx03_026-ota-0042.002.zip

:crying:

 

[Cat McGowan]

I just want to make all things clear before proceeding

Unfortunately, you did not do that. What exactly are you trying to do?

According to the photograph you posted, you already have 4.0.3r1a installed and you said you are trying to install 3.2.1r2. You cannot (easily) install 3.2.1r2 if you already have 4.0.3r1a installed, and that is why you are getting the error message "Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku, Installation aborted."

Is your 4.0.3r1a not rooted and you are now trying to root it? If yes, you cannot use Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 to root it; instead, you have to use the method described in WonderEkin's Tablet S 4.0.3 r1a Rooted thread to root it.

 

[srujan21]

Unfortunately, you did not do that. What exactly are you trying to do?

According to the photograph you posted, you already have 4.0.3r1a installed and you said you are trying to install 3.2.1r2. You cannot (easily) install 3.2.1r2 if you already have 4.0.3r1a installed, and that is why you are getting the error message "Erohibit update as a result of checking version or base sku, Installation aborted."

Is your 4.0.3r1a not rooted and you are now trying to root it? If yes, you cannot use Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 to root it; instead, you have to use the method described in WonderEkin's Tablet S 4.0.3 r1a Rooted thread to root it.

Ohh..... now its clear , I thought you downgraded your OS from 4.0.3r1 to 3.2.1r2 and used Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 and then upgraded to ICS.

Yes my tablet was upgraded to ICS long back,now i should go for WonderEkin's method Thanks for all your support and info

 

[wsjevil]

i make it thank you very much

I ordered a Sony Tablet S tablet model SGPT112US/S from Woot.com. I updated and rooted it from its stock Android 3.2 to 4.0.3r1a. Here is my adventure in brief sentences. Keep in mind that I am not telling you what to do, I am just telling you what I did.

Computer running Windows 7 with Android Composite ADB Interface and Sony Tablet S drivers installed.

Links to files used:
Android 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip
Android 4.0.3r1a(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip
Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 tool file S.onyTablet.S__ALLinONE__v4.0.7z
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.29 file ADB_v1.0.29.zip


Powered on tablet and did not set up Wi-Fi, accounts, etc.

Went into Settings.
About table read:
- Android version 3.2
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number 1.10.001100001
Made sure Wi-Fi was turned off.
Turned on (allowed) Unknown sources.
Turned on USB debugging.
Exited Settings.

Opened File Transfer app, went into its settings and selected Do nothing.
Powered off tablet.

Installed SD card in computer.
Copied 3.2.1r2(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip to SD card.
Moved SD card from computer to tablet.

Powered on tablet into recovery mode.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip file.
Allowed update to complete.
Tablet rebooted to normal boot.
Went into Settings.
About tablet read:
- Android version 3.2.1 (release2)
- Kernel version 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
- Build number THMASU0012400
Exited Settings.

Installed Condi's ALLinONE v4.0 tool.
Added empty file named _offupdates to ALLinONE tool's files directory.
Updated ALLinONE tool's adb files to version 1.0.29.

Connected USB cable between tablet and computer.
Started ALLinONE tool.
From main menu, selected 1 Root device.
Allowed rooting of 3.2.1r2 to complete.
Confirmed root (checked for existence of Superuser). OK!
Powered off table.

Moved SD card from tablet to computer.
Deleted signed-nbx03_001-ota-0042.001.zip file from SD card.
Copied 4.0.3r1a(US) file signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip to SD card.
Moved SD card from computer to tablet.

Powered on tablet.
Started ALLinONE tool.
From main menu, selected 3 * Custom ROM and Flashing [SUBMENU].
From next menu, selected 1 Create decrypted update.zip [+optional make custom].
Followed ALLinONE prompts.

First problem occurred!
Booted tablet into recovery mode as prompted, but ALLinONE tool stalled at NOW ENTER RECOVERY MODE screen lastly showing 3 dots.
KCCO.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected install.zip file.
Allowed update to complete.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip file.
Allow update to complete. (Update took several minutes to complete.)
ALLinONE tool continued as expected.
Continued following ALLinONE prompts.

Second problem occurred!
Booted tablet into recovery mode as prompted, but ALLinONE tool stalled at NOW ENTER RECOVERY MODE screen lastly showing 3 dots.
KCCO.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected install.zip file.
Allowed update to complete.
From recovery screen, selected Update system from SD card.
From next screen, selected custom_update_signed.zip file.
Allowed update to complete. (Update took several minutes to complete.)
ALLinONE tool continued as expected.
Tablet rebooted to normal boot.

Went into Settings.
About tablet read:
- Android version 4.0.3 (release1a)
- Kernel version 2.6.39.4 [email protected] #1
- Build number TISU0R0010110
Exited Settings.
Confirmed root (checked for existence of Superuser). OK!
Powered off table.

Booted into recovery mode.
From recovery screen, selected Reset to factory settings.
From next screen, selected Yes -- delete all user data.
Allowed reset to complete.
Tablet rebooted to normal boot.
Set up Wi-Fi, accounts, etc.
Confirmed root (checked for existence of Superuser). OK!
Powered off table.

Successfully updated tablet from stock (unrooted) Android 3.2 to rooted Android 4.0.3r1a.

Wiped sweat off forehead.

my system version 3.2 kernel #10, i update the system ,it also kernel#10,then i use AOI 5.1 ,it works ,now my tablet is rooted,thanks a lot.