yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Tablet S] Silvist:
Why would Sony care if we had root or not?

Besides owning a Sony Tablet S, I also own a Sony Xperia play. Sony in fact helped xda in regards to development for the Xperia play. They even gave directions on how to obtain the code you needed to unlock your bootloader.

Now if were talking about having an unlocked bootloader, and if it would prevent upgrading to ICS; that's a complete different story.

Anyone who's used Linux knows exactly why it comes without root access initially, and how easy it is to obtain root. Its nearly identical to android in this sense, and also in regards to the purpose of being rooted.
[Sony Tablet S] ps3taker:
Exploit complete!

Thank you - it worked - expect my donation soon

[*]
[*] Sony Tablet S root script (Windows version)
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that ADB
[*] is working properly, and that your tablet is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] WARNING: This exploit may result in wiping your /data partition,
[*] causing you to lose any applications and data on your tablet.
[*] There should be no risk of permanent damage to your device, but
[*] by running this script you accept all responsibility.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your tablet...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing log flooder to device...
202 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.026s)
[*] Preparing to append to packages.list...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to move system package library directory...
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10027
[+] Flooding log...
[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit
[*] and try again. Otherwise, press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to insert fake local.prop entry...
[+] Flooding log...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attemping persistence...
remount succeeded
485 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.045s)
1164 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.566s)
1096 KB/s (843503 bytes in 0.751s)
[*] Cleaning up...
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Exploit complete!
[*] Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .
[Sony Tablet S] wintermute000:
bingo

I've seen it before, heck I've even read XDA threads where some manufacturers/carriers, the OTA update fails even if you've uninstalled (without root - just via normal settings) carrier crapware...
[Sony Tablet S] tuorgustavo:
Working great!

Thanks man!
[Sony Tablet S] DreadPirateDan:
Good thing most of them aren't carrier branded hey :D.. being wifi only and all
[Sony Tablet S] weenguyen:
@djrbliss

Thanks for yur help.

I did it smoothly. And with a small amount of 5 bucks, I donated to you through PayPal already. Drink beer to Cheers.
[Sony Tablet S] DreadPirateDan:
Just throwing this idea out there (I have no idea if it's relevant to this device or not)

Would we be able to get cwm going with something to do with 2nd-init?

The motorola milestone 2 and moo defy both have locked bootloaders, yet are able use CWM and custom roms via 2-init (or some jazz).

If you check out the milestone 2 forums there is a guide to 2nd-init use in the android development forums.

The only catch is that us milestone 2 users are pretty reliant on the defy devs to first make the roms, then they get ported over to us (they have similar kernels and stuff)

So basically we would need a device with basically the same hardware and similar kernel.. not sure if such a thing exists since there's only 2 Sony tabs. We'd probably lose device specific things like the IR blaster too.

But just a thought! :D
[Sony Tablet S] motorsportgod:
help

i cant seem to get the device driver on my adb at all. no matter what i do i cant get the usb driver sorted. this is where i get stuck"

Please add 0x54c into .android/adb_usb.ini file under HOME directory by using following command from command prompt.

echo 0x54c >> %HOMEPATH%\.android\adb_usb.ini

home directory???? every time i try this from home directory i get nothing.

this is my problem.... i dont have this file or entry. what is the entry?????? o notepad doc??,

adb_usb.ini file was missing the 0x54c entry! <<< what is this. a screen shot goes a loooong way.

Adb was simple with my x10 and sgs2 but man this is giving me the ****s.

can someone please post a few simple screenshots of what directory is supposed to be where please?

what does this mean...

Thanks Kaz Taguchi !!

Couldn't connect to my Sony..

It made me crazy..! :P

I was just forgotten the:

4. Add line idVendor to ~/.android/adb_usb.ini

0x054C

So i created the file:

touch ~/.android/adb_usb.ini

and echoed the line into the file.

thanks all.
[Sony Tablet S] williejr185:
I've tried this method several times (well over 10 times) and it's not working for me either. adb is fine, this is what I get:

[*]

[*] Sony Tablet S root script (Windows version)

[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

[*]

[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that ADB

[*] is working properly, and that your tablet is connected via USB.

[*]

[*] WARNING: This exploit may result in wiping your /data partition,

[*] causing you to lose any applications and data on your tablet.

[*] There should be no risk of permanent damage to your device, but

[*] by running this script you accept all responsibility.

[*]

[*] Press enter to root your tablet...

Press any key to continue . . .

[*]

[*] Waiting for device...

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing log flooder to device...

583 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.009s)

[*] Preparing to append to packages.list...

[*] Rebooting device...

[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.

[*] Attempting to move system package library directory...

[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10028

[+] Flooding log...

[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit

[*] and try again. Otherwise, press any key to continue.

Press any key to continue . . .

[*] Rebooting device...

[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.

[*] Attempting to insert fake local.prop entry...

[+] Flooding log...

[*] Rebooting device...

[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.

[*] Attemping persistence...

remount failed: Operation not permitted

failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

/system/xbin/busybox: not found

failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy

stem

[*] Cleaning up...

failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib.bak' - Permission denied

[*] Rebooting...

[*] Exploit complete!

[*] Press any key to exit.

Press any key to continue . . .
[Sony Tablet S] daClaus:
I'm also getting this error message. SGPT111AT/S with latest Sony firmware

[*]
[*] Sony Tablet S root script (Windows version)
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that ADB
[*] is working properly, and that your tablet is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] WARNING: This exploit may result in wiping your /data partition,
[*] causing you to lose any applications and data on your tablet.
[*] There should be no risk of permanent damage to your device, but
[*] by running this script you accept all responsibility.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your tablet...
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing log flooder to device...
477 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.011s)
[*] Preparing to append to packages.list...
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.
[*] Attempting to move system package library directory...
[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10025
[+] Flooding log...
[COLOR="Red"]run-as: Package 'com.pwn.me' is unknown[/COLOR]
[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit
[*] and try again. Otherwise, press any key to continue.
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
[Sony Tablet S] kryddan:
I have the SGPT111US/S and the exploit worked perfect on the first try.

I have the latest 3.2.1 installed on my machine.
[Sony Tablet S] williejr185:
I was getting the "run-as: Package 'com.pwn.me' is unknown" error at first. What I did was disable the "Sony Tablet S" in the Windows Device Manager so that it would no longer ask me if I wanted to transfer files. I also turned off my antivirus software. I don't know if those two things fixed it but I no longer receive that error. However, like I previously posted, I still get the "remount failed" error.
[Sony Tablet S] daClaus:
Thanks, this helped with the com.pwn.me issue, but now I'm getting the same error message as you.

[*] Attemping persistence...
remount failed: Operation not permitted

Edit:

SOLVED IT!

disabled Tablet S in the device manager, ran the exploit, and enabled the Tablet S again in the device manager after the first reboot. Then the remount succeeded and everything went fine. Tablet rooted.
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
I all

We should have 0x054C or 0x54C? I don’t know if this is important…

I was another user with no success to do the root, I don’t have any experience with adb, so maybe it’s my fault.

I don’t have my tablet with me so I will not be able to post any print screen.

I had some difficulties, which I don’t really know if they were solved.

First was the drivers installation, I followed the tutorial, but the tablet was not recognized, them I updated manually and worked ok (but I was not able to install the MTP drivers, I found a XDA link with this problem but I’ve not tried to do it yet);

Second difficulty, was this 0x54C command. The information is a little confusing with different tutorial and command.

I found the file in “Documents and setting\my user\.android”, then I put the command echo 0x54C >> "Document~1\my user\.android\adb_usb.ini" in the DOS window and the file was updated.

I’ve a question, it’s not possible to edit the file adb_usb.ini with notepad and add the line 0x54C?

After run the bat file, the tablet reboots several times, and I was able to see the message “got root”, but after that it appears the failed messages:

failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk'
[Sony Tablet S] Silvist:
Meh I nearly forgot to see about something that might be important. I'm not sure how picky Sony devices are when it comes to cables, but lol samsung devices sure are. My question to all the folks that were able to obtain root is simply this:

"What brand/type of usb cable did you use?"

Might sound insanely retarded, but when I used to wipe my phone clean with Odin, and recover it from a soft brick state, this was a MUST. Without a samsung brand cable, the phone hated me lol.
[Sony Tablet S] daClaus:
I'm using a Samsung cable from my SGS II
[Sony Tablet S] Ilmoran:
I was getting the same "com.pwn.me" package unknown issue, and this worked for me! Thanks guys.

For anyone else getting the com.pwn.me error, try this. Just to be clear, you want the Sony Tablet disabled in Device Manager (it was under Portable Devices for me) during the first part of the exploit. Once it pauses and says "If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit and try again." re-enable the Sony Tablet in Device Manager, and then resume the root process (be sure to give time for the Tablet to be re-enabled; it took 15-20 seconds for me).
[Sony Tablet S] motorsportgod:
I've done it

Hey after allmy whining and confusion i have finally done it! I have the help of someone pm messaging me and all the confusion was with the adb drivers. once a few key things had been said it was fine! im going to do a picture log of the process for those {like me} that find it easier sometimes.... now where are those paypal details... ive got $$ to send.

Thanks all.
[Sony Tablet S] kazedayo:
Yes!:)

it worked on my Sony Tablet P.
[Sony Tablet S] Vinny1967:
Good to hear.Same man helped this noob out last night aswell ;)
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
It was cbuckmiller. He deserves credit as he has helped out a number of us with this issue. Here's what he said to me and how I finally got it working.

"I never post stuff on here so they wont let me post this on the dev section.

I was having the same problems as you. I did notice that when I plugged in my tablet it was recognizing two devices, Sony tablet and MTP. I associated the adb driver with the one that said Sony Tablet and left the MTP alone.

I kept having the same problems that you were having. I eventually looked for the MTP driver. I found it here on this site. http://android.mrboot.de/index.php?/archives/6-Sony-Tablet-S-MTP-driver-for-3G-version.html

After installing that driver, the root process worked. I did notice that when it was saying rebooting, it wouldn't continue on until after the tablet had loaded the launcher.

So yeah, try that out and see if that works.

Maybe share this info too for the others."

It's frustrating that a driver issue would cause all those problems because ADB was working fine with my Tablet, but there was still another driver needed for everything to function properly. I installed the Sony driver as stated and the Sony driver for the MTP device from the website and then rebooted and it worked properly. AHHH Windows! Anyway I sent my donation and am keeping tabs on everyone on my bounty thread. Thanks djrbliss!
[Sony Tablet S] burnz78:
Root!! Thanks Dan! :)

Can't wait for custom roms to start popping up now..
[Sony Tablet S] extrememonkey:
I'm also now rooted after some problems with ADB (Dell PC Suite that I had installed from my Dell Streak days was blocking/stopping ADB from connecting)....

Now to remove some bloatware, change fonts, speed the bad boy up a little and wait for the amazing devs to do some magic!!! Only wish I knew how to create custom roms etc!!!
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
When I tried to change Font using Font Changer & rebooted, the tablet goes into Bootloop !!!

RESET is NOT helping, what should I do?

Tried Recovery Mode as well, erased all data but still bootloop!!
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
This must be my problem, because I could see the Sony tablet but not the MTP device...

Thanks I will test it tonight

edit: Can this driver be installed in wifi (only) version? and how do I instal it? By updating MTP drivers in device manager?
[Sony Tablet S] BluechipJ:
For all those having issues with the ADB drivers, I've created a fully automated driver installer.

No more need for the complicated and time-consuming Android SDK.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1488822
[Sony Tablet S] RainerZA:
not working for me, failing at the final step...
[Sony Tablet S] SE_iCEQB:
Of course it will get fixed, but that wasn't the question. Sony was one of the last guys to push out a honeycomb device, so they had enough time to close all known securityholes to root he device. So if every device upgrades to ICS, one exploit will be enough to exploit most of them ... and yeah, the next version of ICS or OTA update will close this hole.
[Sony Tablet S] Ilmoran:
Would help if you post the messages you get so we can see how it is failing.
[Sony Tablet S] BluechipJ:
2nd video now up:

ADB driver installation, disabling "Sony Tablet S" under "Portable Devices", administrator-level command prompt and running the exploit:

[YOUTUBE]O_UiE3_6IU0&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Tablet S] javbmw:
daClaus... you are the Man... or woman!!! :) Thank you for this tip!!!

I was experiencing the same issues after many attempts and after trying your solution, I now have root!!! :)

Paypal here I come!!
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
I I'm not able to do the root, tis is my status:

The problem should be the drivers installation, I don't understand what is happening, I followed the tutorial and my SDK instalation is has follow:

but I'm not able to see the portable device in the system manager and the MTP is with error, i can't find the sony drivers to install...
[Sony Tablet S] Vinny1967:
Did you try to reboot your pc ?
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
Try opening your devise manager and click on the one that says Andriod and click update drivers. This was an issue I was having and after that my tablet was recognizable through portable devices.
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
yes.

Device Manager info

My tablet info

My Tablet S SGPT111PT/S

Android Version: v3.2.1 (release 2)

Kernel: 2.6.36.3 / integ-build@build8 #1

Build: THMAS0112400

I've used last exploit version
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
rimsilva: check your PM.
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
I am not at home on my computer but you should be able to right click either on Andriod phone or Composite and right click to update drivers.
[Sony Tablet S] rfreeman:
Im having this error please help.

...

[*] Rebooting device...

[*] Waiting for tablet to reboot.

[*] Attemping persistence...

remount failed: Operation not permitted

failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

/system/xbin/busybox: not found

failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy

stem

[*] Cleaning up...

failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib.bak' - Permission denied

[*] Rebooting...

[*] Exploit complete!

[*] Press any key to exit.

Presione una tecla para continuar . . .
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
Thanks foe your help my friends! My device is already rooted, djrbliss have done it manually!

Thanks again dirbliss! cheers, tomorrow I will contribute with some donation!
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
Ok, I uploaded a new version of the exploit that should fix the case where there are no errors prior to the "persistence" stage:

http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip

Let me know if this fixes it.
[Sony Tablet S] daClaus:
It's always helpful to read the whole topic. This might help:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22340759&postcount=65
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
We don't have many detail (abd ok, drivers ok) but it seems that it's the same problem that I had!

The reboot of the tablet was to slow and the exploit was not doing his job.

Please try the last exploit version posted above and advice if it works.
[Sony Tablet S] 00roberto00:
what about the Tablet P stuffs?
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
What stuffs?

Someone has already confirmed a root in SONY P

edit: link - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22345224&postcount=72
[Sony Tablet S] HaloMediaz:
Can't wait till I get home so I can root my tablet :D You are awesome :DDD

One question: I am on Honecomb. Will I have to update to ICS for root?
[Sony Tablet S] Ilmoran:
As of right now, we have no ICS update. Root is for HC.
[Sony Tablet S] BluechipJ:
You need to force a manual install of the Android device. If you're on XP, you need to install the MTP driver.

Check out my automated (& manual) driver install thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1488822
[Sony Tablet S] kopite42:
Does seem to work for me.

I get as far as below:

And then it just hangs....

I`ve tried a few times with the same results each time
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
It doesn't "hang", I deliberately wait for 20 seconds to solve a timing issue. I just uploaded a new version that warns the user it will take about 30 seconds. Be more patient next time.
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
Thank for your help!

I was aware of this MTP drivers by cbuckmiller, but because the link page says: "MTP driver for 3G version", I've not installed and asked for confirmation, but nobody reply.

I've just tried and it worked. Thanks!
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
It will solve your problem. Mine is a 16GB wifi only but installing that driver under the MTP device fixed the problem. Good luck!
[Sony Tablet S] netsparrow:
The script report the following error:

failed to copy 'flood' to '/log/flood': Permission denied

the /log dir don't have group write permission

drwxr-xr-x root root 2012-02-10 19:45 log

kernel version

2.6.36.3

integ-build@build9 #1

This is the problem?
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
netsparrow: that's a new one. As far as I know, you're literally the only person with this problem. Is this a stock Sony Tablet S? What country did you buy it in?
[Sony Tablet S] netsparrow:
MODEL SGPT111IT/S

It's from Italy.

Confirmed the script fail to copy flood to /log dir permission denied.

Any solutions?
[Sony Tablet S] traumakom:
I have same model (from italy to) but my kernel build is 8 no 9...

$ cat /proc/version

Linux version 2.6.36.3 (integ-build@build8) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Dec 1 03:28:04 JST 2011

$

inviato dal mio Sony Tablet S usando Tapatalk HD
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
That model appears to not be vulnerable to the exploit I used, so you won't be able to root that device. Sorry, hang in there and I'm sure another exploit will come your way eventually. ;-)
[Sony Tablet S] netsparrow:
I've upgraded to Android 3.2

kernel version 2.6.36.3

integ-build@build10 #1

cat /proc/version

Linux version 2.6.36.3 (integ-build@build10) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Sep 5 03:48:34 JST 2011

permission to log dir changed to:

drwxrwxr-x system system 2012-02-10 21:24 log

but the script continue fail to copy flood to /log dir permission denied.

I tried from adb shell but writing to /log seem denied.

There is a special mode to enter in system mode?
[Sony Tablet S] SWFlyerUK:
After root I can no longer access settings > about tablet > status. It just force closes?
[Sony Tablet S] pantalla:
Chapou thanks Gracias
[Sony Tablet S] Nesquick95:
Same problem than netsparrow (access to /log denied) with SGPT111FR/S (french), kernel 2.6.36.3, integ-build@10#1...

Seems that we'll have to wait longer than the others owners of this #&*$ tablet!

Bad luck.
[Sony Tablet S] netsparrow:
It's possible to change firmware and install another original firmware that permit write to /log dir?

Recovery mode seems accept firmware from sd.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
for now it will be hard.. you can flash firmware, but for now only from your region - check firmware thread for more info.
[Sony Tablet S] netsparrow:
Where find original firmware for

MODEL SGPT111IT/S (Italy) 16Gb Wifi ?

Someone have the same model with rooted original firmware?
[Sony Tablet S] burnz78:
Just tried on mine. Seems to work just fine.
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
Same in my case, works fine. No FC.
[Sony Tablet S] Lowbytes:
Works fine on my pad - no fc!
[Sony Tablet S] wraider1:
USB to PC USB

What cable is this? a network usb? Have sony micro to usb socket but what cable to connect it to pc?
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
Don't understand your question. To connect Sony Tablet to PC you need only a "normal" Micro-USB to USB cable. It should be delivered with your Tablet ... but maybe is misunderstood you.
[Sony Tablet S] HaloMediaz:
For those of you having trouble getting your device rooted do this:

1. follow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGojjF3eETo&feature=related (the best guide I have seen on youtube ;) ) , this video will show you how to get adb installed on your pc so that it will recognize the sony tablet s.

2. download the exploit and run it. It should all work now. :)
[Sony Tablet S] kopite42:
I`ve left it for about half an hour and still no joy.

ANy ideas>
[Sony Tablet S] EvB01:
rooting under win7 64bit

Hi there,

I tried it about 15 times. no succes :(

But than:

I turned off my antivirus program AND set the adb.exe (within the exploit zip) to Windowes XP service pack2.

the antivirus program moved several file from the exploit dirrectory into quarantain!

after the 2 steps (disabling the AV prog. and set compat. to XP) I had suucess with the 1st try !

cheers