yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Tablet S] grcd:
I can confirm that this works perfectly. Let's hope this is but the first step in making this an awesome device. Many thanks!!!
[Sony Tablet S] Pinesal:
use the command "adb devices" you should see what looks like a serial number show up. If nothing shows up then you have a problem with your ADB drivers. You may just need to restart the computer.
[Sony Tablet S] graffy64:
Thank !!!

Rooted:)
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
.............
[Sony Tablet S] Damar:
Awesome! Works great! THX!!
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
Works great ... full respect from my side .... well done ... !!

YOU ARE MY HERO !!!!
[Sony Tablet S] ejchis:
My adb was being funky. I found a post somewhere else through Google where someone had to rename their adb.exe file to adb.exe.exe, reboot their computer, and rename the file back to adb.exe. I did this as a stab in the dark, and my command prompt suddenly began working for me. Tablet is currently rebooting for a third time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

EDIT: SUCCESS! Thank you, djrbliss.
[Sony Tablet S] ALF@be:
Great, thank you for this ! :cool:
[Sony Tablet S] rjsmith2007:
I tried to use the exploit after a factory reset, and I can't get it to work.

F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>run.bat
[*]
[*] 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 10029
[+] 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 . . .

ADB works and debugging is enabled.
[Sony Tablet S] HKboy92:
Got it working. Next step is CWM and then a nice fresh cup of awesomeness. Thanks Dan. Expect a donation your way.

OKay
[Sony Tablet S] 05081983:
Try running the .bat file again, it happened to me first time, but when I tried it second time it worked.
[Sony Tablet S] rjsmith2007:
When I run the bat file the second time, I get an error related to the files that the exploit handles:

[+] System package com.google.android.location has uid 10029
[+] Flooding log...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib' - Permission denied
link failed File exists[*]

F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>run.bat
[*]
[*] 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...
656 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.008s)
[*] 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 10029
[+] Flooding log...
failed on '/data/data/com.google.android.location/lib' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
[*] 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 . . .

F:\Desktop\Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows>
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
I guess it is not so "easy" to get CWM on the tablet. As I know, CWM is part of kernel and this is signed on the Sony Tablet S ....

@Dan:

Is it right and do you see a opportunity to get CWM on Tablet S?
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
I just uploaded a new version of the exploit that should fix this problem. Just unzip it, execute "run.bat", and let me know how it goes.

If anyone has been having any problems with the exploit, please try the new version here:

http://vulnfactory.org/public/Sony_Tablet_S_Root_Windows.zip
[Sony Tablet S] rjsmith2007:
Thanks. I'll try it out now! :)

Edit: I'm still getting the same end result. Should I wait for the device to boot fully to the launcher, when it asks me to press a button before it continues?
[Sony Tablet S] ObviousMan:
Deleted. Asked and answered.

OM
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
All I got after the ADB devices while running the exploit is fails like Cannot copy, Cannot change permissions etc. but the only thing it can do is reboot the tablet. :sly:

I'm running ICS 4.0.3, Can someone give me the Root backup files from the OTA Rootkeeper app?
[Sony Tablet S] Kisaraji:
This is only for Honeycomb... no Ice Cream Sandwich
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
All well, I didn't update the device anyway :banghead:
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
So I pretty much wasted my time sorting out ADB? :sly:
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
help

I tried to root my Sony tablet 20 or more times and i get error
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Ok. So you allready have ics or you have 3.2 or you have 3.2.1 kernel 10. Calm down and please tell me what build you have and what model.

Thanks

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
I have 3.2 Kernel 10 #1
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Perfect US region i assume. I have just created a FAQ as this question has come up 5 times in 24hours lol.

Please look here.

Chur

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
:okay: i see ... Is no rootable THANKS for the response
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Not quite you missed the point there.

3.2k10 is NOT rootable but you can flash 0035 then 0042 which is 3.2.1

AND THEN ROOT :) :) :)

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
:o and how a can flash?. Sorry im a a noob in sony tablet
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Thanks

Look on FAQ.

I will add

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
Okay another thing back my tab say sgpt111MX/S ... NOT US this may cause diference???

Edit : i see you áre prepared friend hehe
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
ARGH piss, then maybe not unless you can find ths file "signed-nbx03_002-ota-0042.002.zip". It has been removed from Sony Server. Please keep an eye out on the thread in my signature, i will try to locate for you.

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
Ok thanks

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Tell me here when you found the link and if dont appear too pls thanks for your help
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
No luck so far sorry. Maybe search for another member from Mexico and ask if they have it :)

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
:( Okay thanks
[Sony Tablet S] xperia_pro:
I actualized to ics thanks for your help :)
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
You got to be kidding me :eek:
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Yeh tbh i saw it coming. When we got orginal ics 3.2 dissapeard. Seems they only keep 2 otas on servee. But there is still original onstallers. I started a thread for ppl to upload and add links. But not to much luck.

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] jumper62:
Does this work on ICS ?
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
Assuming you are asking can Condi's ALLinONE tool be used to root virgin (unrooted) ICS, no, it cannot. For more information, click on the links in my signature.
[Sony Tablet S] mikeblahblah:
Anyone know if http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886310 could be incorporated into Condi's all in one tool? I have tried it multiple times multiple days and either I am missing something very simple or maybe missing a step somwhere in the multiple pages, etc.
[Sony Tablet S] sfex3best:
Deleted post:)
[Sony Tablet S] OCedHrt:
You are probably not running the scripts in the terminal emulator on the phone.
[Sony Tablet S] boby1911:
I have Sony tablet S1 with android version 4.0.3(release1a) kernel version 2.6.39.4 integ-build@build5#1, tried to root this device for 2days and still no luck, I got a bunch of errors when excecuting the bat file, file permission denied with flood.

can someone help out? thank you
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
2 days? lol. Some people were trying for 2 months :P.

See here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886310&page=32

and here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1887447&page=6

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] civilization:
Mine from Saudia Arabia with stock ROM Android 4.0.3 (rel 1) does this root work with my model?
[Sony Tablet S] rimsilva:
Use condi's tool...
[Sony Tablet S] civilization:
where can i find condi's tool...?

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not working with model SGPT112SA/S with stock 4.0.3 R1A
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
Click on the first link in my signature.
[Sony Tablet S] Minker17:
Can you root 4.0.3 release 6a?

Don't see a specific thread on what is and is not rootable.
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
No r6a has been patched
[Sony Tablet S] Robtao:
I have been told that 4.0.3 (no R) is rootable, but I can't get it to root with AIO or other rooting tool (bluechip?). I get a lot of "ADB server out of date killling" It sometimes acts like it finishes, but doesn't add SU.apk, and sometimes it stops in the middle.

Now the AIO tool turns orange and says "not rootable" due to kernel. My kernel says 2.6.39.4 omteg-build@build9 #1.
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
1. Update to 4.0.3r1a. (Find update file via Stifilz's All Sony Tab OTA Update Links.)

2. Root 4.0.3r1a using Condi's S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] tool.

3a. Install Condi's Custom Prerooted DoubleFLASH 4.0.3r5a file using Condi's S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] tool. (I have used and prefer this method.)

- OR -

3b. Install Condi's Prerooted 4.0.3r5a Firmware using Condi's S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER] tool. (I have used but do not prefer this method.)
[Sony Tablet S] Robtao:
Thanks, Cat. I needed encouragement to get past thinking I might be beating a dead horse.

Had to do a number of things to fix it.. Uninstall Droid explorer to stop the "out of date killing", and something was wrong with the Sony driver. I just got lucky on that one, I think. Replaced it rather randomly with another one the driver update located.

I finally got root with Bin4ry's tool. Then did the update flashing with the custom pre-rooted R5A FW.

I didn't think of trying your method, but if I had seen it sooner, I would have tried.

Any way to confirm that I have the right recovery? I guess it is just an earlier stock recovery that doesn't break rooting.
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
Boot your tablet into Recovery Mode and look at the first line displayed. If it says "Android system recovery (Rev.30)<3e>", you have the correct recovery.
[Sony Tablet S] daeureka:
I tried to, but I have the same problem. My tablet is sgpt121it firm. 4.0.3 relase 3. Is it rootabled?

---------- Post added at 11:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:41 AM ----------

android 4.0.3 6b is rootable?

My tablet ask to upgrade to this version, but I have not still agree to procede.

any Ideas?

What's about recovery? So I can backup actual version and so upgrade.
[Sony Tablet S] Robtao:
Hmmmm... I have (Rev.29)<3e>.

What am I missing out on?

How do I get up to Rev.30?
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
System Recovery (Rev.29) was supplied with the original 4.0.3 update. I would not worry about it, you're not missing out on anything. Besides, System Recovery (Rev.36) is the ***** you're wanting to avoid.
[Sony Tablet S] Robtao:
Cool. Thanks.
[Sony Tablet S] Dansen48:
SGPT13 4.1.1 release 2

doesn't work

showing rm failed for -f after installing apk

it was rooted back then but it was hard reset

now it cannot be rooted

su binary occupied when installing supersu 2.82

and failed installion on earlier version
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Hi djrbliss,

I've got problems with rooting my tab.

Here is what i've got:

[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing log flooder to device...
525 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.010s)
[*] 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...
[COLOR="Red"][B]run-as: Package 'com.pwn.me' is unknown[/B][/COLOR]
[*] If you received any errors in the previous step, abort the exploit
[*] and try again. Otherwise, press any key to continue.
Aby kontynuować, naciśnij dowolny klawisz . . .
[*] 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' - No such file or dir
ectory
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
I had both of the exact same errors as you, I'm waiting for the launcher to boot before hitting restart. I'll let you know what happens...
[Sony Tablet S] el0heem:
i can't for the life of me figure this out. i did the steps and the i've been looking at this screen for a while now.
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
condi and unclespoon:

Download a fresh version of the exploit. Make sure you try to run it several times, there's a timing issue so it might take more than one attempt.

And read the directions. If you receive errors, abort the exploit when it tells you to abort.
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
Sometimes I get the error at the beginning and sometimes I don't. What's the timing issue? When am I supposed to hit restart cause I've waited for the OS to fully boot and I've tried hitting reboot right away, and either way I get "permission denied" on the second reboot... I'll keep trying I guess?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
What about "run-as: Package 'com.pwn.me' is unknown" error?

I havent seen anybody else got it?
[Sony Tablet S] HKboy92:
Weird that it just succeeded in 1 try for me, it might have to do with different firmware versions. Mine runs on the model SGPT111NL/S.

Can you guys tell me what model number it displays beneath the SONY logo on the back? That might give a small indication, or not. Who knows.

ANYWAY.

I promised to make a vid, here it is:

[YOUTUBE]ijVP-uE_yIU[/YOUTUBE]

Note: Quality sucks (not screen quality, but quality quality. It does display the process)
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
Mine is SGPT111US/S with the latest Sony firmware. I've tried a few more times and it says system is read only in that last step... frustrating...
[Sony Tablet S] animaleyes76:
Dutch accents are soooo cool and i promise i'm not taking the piss! :)

Nice video :)
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
unclespoon and condi:

Check your private messages.
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
Thanks for the PM, I appreciate your effort I hope we can get root! I also hope we can find a more universal solution. I've tried about 10 times now and no success. Which firmware (android version) are you guys running? I'm on 3.2.1 (release2). kernel is 2.6.36.3 integ-build@build5 #1 and build number is THMA50012400.
[Sony Tablet S] HKboy92:
Build8, not 5.

And yur buildnumber, is that really THMA5..... or THMAS.... I got the latter.
[Sony Tablet S] Maine_Coon:
Everything is the same as yours.

Dan's root solution worked flawlessly for me.

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It is THMAS.
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
Does it matter what folder we unzip to? Is there anything I can try differently? I noticed my tablet takes longer to boot than in the youtube video, maybe that's messing with the "timing" you mentioned... Man I just keep trying over and over and getting the same problem: system is read-only... EFF!
[Sony Tablet S] HKboy92:
When the music kicks in, it's sped up. I'm looking at the run.bat file (as long as you extract the whole folder, it doesn't matter where to place it), and it just waits on when the device is back on again (adb wait-for-device).

Putting an annotation in there, thanks for the tip ;]
[Sony Tablet S] dtaylorr:
Cool. Looking forward to doing this over the weekend.
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
Oh well at least that makes me feel better; I was worried something was wrong with my tablet! Guess I'll just wait...
[Sony Tablet S] djrbliss:
unclespoon: your problem is definitely fixable, don't worry. I just need to do some testing to adjust the script so it doesn't happen to anyone else.

condi: your problem is a bit more mysterious. I'll have some time tomorrow to look into what's causing it.
[Sony Tablet S] dory70:
also works for sony p tablet?
[Sony Tablet S] Silvist:
Heyo everyone,

Yeah I got the exact same issue:

Mines Sony Tablet S

Android 3.2.1 (rel 2)

Kernel (2.6.36.3)

Build # THMAS0012400

[*]

[*] 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...

525 KB/s (5382 bytes in 0.010s)

[*] 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 10029

[+] Flooding log...

run-as: Package 'com.pwn.me' is unknown

[*] 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 . . .

For some reason it looked like it tried to run the package to fast. My tablet barely rebooted and everytime it would do the mv before it had time to fully boot up. I even tried to edit your bat to see if this would fix it, but nope ;/. I also have a feeling that it could be related to adb.

I have to check my file paths, because unlike when I had linux, I cannot just do an adb command anywhere. The only place adb works for me is inside android/android-sdk/platform-tools/. I just haven't set this back up in a long long time lol.

Edit:

Actually a better question is what should I be using as a proper file path to adb? In win7 x64 that is.
[Sony Tablet S] riccardo91:
I can confirm that it can cause a mistake on the first try. But, for me at the second attempt was fine :D
[Sony Tablet S] Maine_Coon:
n.............
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
Thank you sir! I was going crazy trying to get adb to work and finally I got it.
[Sony Tablet S] Silvist:
Lol just for the heck of it I tried to type the command bat by hand to see if perhaps timing was an issue. Yeah still same error I had as before. Gotta love the process of rooting :D
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
I can confirm the root worked perfectly after I was able to have my tablet recognized through adb. If you are having issues make sure your table is recognized through “adb devices” and if it is not you might need to reinstall drivers. What worked for me was this forum to get adb to recognize my tablet.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17624941

When I tried to do it as Sony states on their website I had nothing but problems. Hope this helps with some of the challenges people are having.
[Sony Tablet S] wintermute000:
does anyone know, would this prevent the imminent ICS OTA upgrade from working? Thats my only concern.

I realise that there may not be a way of answering this yet :) but as root is not unlocked BL, theres no guarantee I can custom ROM to ICS, so I'm a bit hesitant with official ICS so close
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
OP stated he doesn't know if we will lose root with ICS or any OTA update for that matter.
[Sony Tablet S] el0heem:
I don't think the concern is losing root. Its not being able to update to the new ics update once released. I'm curious too.

Sent from my g2x
[Sony Tablet S] Silvist:
I highly doubt root would prevent us from being able to upgrade to ICS. In all probability we would probably just loose root. Unless they specifically wrote in the installation script to auto fail if root is detected lol.
[Sony Tablet S] Maine_Coon:
I bet anyone here $5 that ICS OTA will close the root exploit.

Sony reads this forum too, remember?

And since Dan was so nice explaining in details how he had got the root, I am 99.99% sure Sony will take care of this. It is Sony after all.:D

So I recommend to those who want root NOT to install OTA ICS.

I know I won't.

We do need couple of talented developers on board to figure out a way to upgrade to ICS AND keep the root.

I am sure it is doable.
[Sony Tablet S] SE_iCEQB:
Since ICS will be on every tablet sooner or later, chances are 100 times higher that another exploit will be found that works on all of them, so don't worry about Sony doing anything ;)
[Sony Tablet S] Maine_Coon:
Oh yeah?

Root was found for Vizio vtab1008 build 9.1.56.

Vizio did OTA update to 9.1.57.

Guess what, no root is possible or available after this "update".

Root was developed for HTC View 4G Gingerbread.

There is NO root for View Honeycomb and most probably there will never be one.

Don't kid yourself.

It was found.

We need to keep it and cherish it.