[WARNING] want root/decrypt/preroot etc? DO NOT UPDATE directly to R5/R5A !!!

[condi]

Hi guys,

If you want to have root, and be able to use decrypt/custom
preroot/flash custom functions on Sony Tablet S / Xperia Tab with new firmwares,



then DO NOT update directly to R5/R5A!
since R5 and future releases are shell disabled in recovery.
since R5A new root method with restore is not possible.



Sony Tablet S users - use AiO to make prerooted custom firmware,
with hidden.img replaced to still-vulnerable one!

Or if you dont want to make one for yourself, just wait for me
to make and upload custom fw's for wifi and 3g versions - HERE.

br
condi

 

[sfex3best]

Thanks
Looking at the thanks list it seems as if there's very few users with an Xperia tablet s. I wonder if the old one is actually better.


Sent from my SGPT12 using xda app-developers app

 

[condi]

bump - reason: r5a released.

 

[mehdi.xterra]

hi dear condi, i install and root 4.0.3 R5 with your AiO tool, and now how can i install your prerooted R5A?

 

[g1b50n]

There is a easy way to downgrade to R1? Or new method to root official R5, i made big mistake and i did auto update help please

/Sent from HTC Desire/

 

[o_vdx]

afaik, there is no way. well, i heard that some guys from russian forum did it, but no one, even they themselves, don't know exactly how it worked.

 

[Topery Chiang]

Hi guys,

If you want to have root, and be able to use decrypt/custom
preroot/flash custom functions on Sony Tablet S / Xperia Tab with new firmwares,



then DO NOT update directly to R5/R5A!
since R5 and future releases are shell disabled in recovery.
since R5A new root method with restore is not possible.



Sony Tablet S users - use AiO to make prerooted custom firmware,
with hidden.img replaced to still-vulnerable one!

Or if you dont want to make one for yourself, just wait for me
to make and upload custom fw's for wifi and 3g versions - HERE.

br
condi

Unfortunately, I already updated to R5a from R1a. But, so wonderful the Walkman is!
Hope you can find a way to root the newest!

 

[CoolApps]

R5A new root method with restore is not possible.

Explains why I get stuck after the restoration.

Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda premium

 

[Topery Chiang]

The situation of your Tablet now is…?

Sent from my Sony Tablet S using XDA Premium HD app

 

[mrmuzzio]

Tablet s wit 4.0.3R5 recovery v36 to 4.0.3R5a with root ?

Hello everybody,

I have a tablet S, with version 4.0.3R5 with Recovery v 36 and it's showing the update to r5a...

I'd like to root it, and get the update to make vpn work again (r5a).

I've read in STIFILZ FAQ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828107) that it's rootable with condi's AIO tool, but how I can get r5a with root if I've already have recovery v 36 ?

In the same FAQs, I've seen this:

Q. I have 4.0.3R5 rooted and want to downgrade to something else
A. When you install R5 OTA or flash normal file the recovery is 'upgraded' you will not be able to use AIO to pre-root future updates nor flash them. You can still root using the ICS method (if it is still current for the update. You can however flash either ICS or ICS R1A by lowering your incremental and manually flashing through recovery. Or see below for condi's amazing solution.

Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)

But I cant' figure out how to do it.

Can anyone point me in the right direction ?

Thanks a lot !!!

 

[condi]

Hello everybody,

I have a tablet S, with version 4.0.3R5 with Recovery v 36 and it's showing the update to r5a...

I'd like to root it, and get the update to make vpn work again (r5a).

S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER]

 

[stifilz]

Hello everybody,
I've read in STIFILZ FAQ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828107) that it's rootable with condi's AIO tool, but how I can get r5a with root if I've already have recovery v 36 ?

In the same FAQs, I've seen this:

Q. I have 4.0.3R5 rooted and want to downgrade to something else
A. When you install R5 OTA or flash normal file the recovery is 'upgraded' you will not be able to use AIO to pre-root future updates nor flash them. You can still root using the ICS method (if it is still current for the update. You can however flash either ICS or ICS R1A by lowering your incremental and manually flashing through recovery. Or see below for condi's amazing solution.

Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)

But I cant' figure out how to do it.

Can anyone point me in the right direction ?

Thanks a lot !!!

My bad, I had not updated the FAQ yet (thought no one was using it, but glad to see some are)

Update reads:

Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)
UPDATE: Now you can also use FLASHER

 

[mrmuzzio]

My bad, I had not updated the FAQ yet (thought no one was using it, but glad to see some are)

Update reads:

Q. I want 4.0.3R5 rooted and don't want the stupid new recovery
A. See this post here.
-- Now with double flash (flashes both system0 & system1)
UPDATE: Now you can also use FLASHER

Thanks Stifilz, your FAQ is allways my first stop, its saves me reading all the posts...

I think the link you put in "FLASHER" its wrong, I believe the right one is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050126&highlight=flasher

I'll try now to root and flash with this tool...

UPDATE: The root worked like a charm, then I used the flasher. It downloaded all the files, and prompted me to select wich hidden image to use. I've selected R1 since its the last with adb support. When it finished I entered recovery and I still see version 36, it's ok ? In the windows device manager I see a "sony" device with no drivers, I've tried the ones with ADB and AIO but it does not recognizes them....

thanks !

 

[KnightOdin]

any news about the root for the relase 5A - updated OTA, guys?

 

[Rapsody10]

My broder had autoupdate on and well
I was wondering if have you find any way to downgrade to be able to root it
thanks in advance

Raps

 

[bryangb]

My broder had autoupdate on and well
I was wondering if have you find any way to downgrade to be able to root it
thanks in advance

Raps

Yeah, same here - I'd love to know if there's any progress on either rooting R5A or downgrading from R5A to something already rootable...

 

[Rapsody10]

is there any update on how to achieve this ?
if you already OTA the update
thanks in advance

Raps

 

[I.T.Buddy]

KingRoot v4.9.6 does it ALL!!!

Unfortunately, I already updated to R5a from R1a. But, so wonderful the Walkman is!
Hope you can find a way to root the newest!

Hey guys, i have managed to root my Sony Tablet S (sgpt111gb/s) with the KingRoot app which you can download from the link below. You download APK on your device and install it as you would do normally and just run it and watch the show! I have to say that latest version of KingRoot DID NOT WORK with ver. 4.0.3 r5a currently installed on my tablet s but i've downloaded ''kingroot_global'' (link below) and it worked like a charm! My Sony Table S is now rooted
P.S. THIS ALSO WORKS FOR ALL OTHER ANDROID TABLETS/PHONES!
Link: kingroot dot net download or look for version 4.9.6_C151_B299....:good:

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S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER]

Hey guys, i have managed to root my Sony Tablet S (sgpt111gb/s) with the KingRoot app which you can download from the link below. You download APK on your device and install it as you would do normally and just run it and watch the show! I have to say that latest version of KingRoot DID NOT WORK with ver. 4.0.3 r5a currently installed on my tablet s but i've downloaded ''kingroot_global'' (link below) and it worked like a charm! My Sony Table S is now rooted
P.S. THIS ALSO WORKS FOR ALL OTHER ANDROID TABLETS/PHONES!
Link: kingroot dot net download or look for version 4.9.6_C151_B299....:fingers-crossed: