yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Tablet S] jimbohurt:
So i am interested in using this tool for safety. I have a JB xperia tab s rooted with the new motochopper root. Im looking into deleting some crapware on my Xperia tab S. So i was advised to use this to make a backdoor rescue.

So lets say something goes wrong and i have to use my rescue backdoor, how would that work? What would i do? And why would i need it? Is it for like if i get into an endless boot or get bricked or something? Basically im not entirely sure what even a backdoor resue is.

Thanks so much for any help, i appreciate you guys and this community a lot. I just came from the jailbreak iOS community and am very happy to switch and grateful for the niceness of this community :)
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Xperia Tablet S, 4.1.1, AiO 6.0

I've run .bat and see good message about root. But my applications cannot take root. Bysybox, rootchecker - tham all say about "device not rooted"

Another side - in the adb shell I've type su, then see # prompt.

WTF?
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
You need to install Superuser and if you did then update the binary.

If that doesn't help then look if the su binary is in xbin or bin in the system partition.
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Of course, Superuser was istalled, su exist in xbin
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Ok, What we are going to do is dangerous so you have got to trust me.

You have to move the su binary to the bin folder, use the following lines in Terminal Emulator:

su

mv /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
D:\Sony_Xperia_Tab-S\S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] v6.0\files>adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
shell@android:/ $ su
su
shell@android:/ # mv /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su
mv /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su
failed on '/system/xbin/su' - Read-only file system
255|shell@android:/ # cp /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su
cp /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su
cp: can't create '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
1|shell@android:/ #
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Ok, after entering 'su' type:

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

If that fails do:

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mmcblk0 /system
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Its OK, now /system is RW

Superuser still can't update su binary, what should I do now?
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Did you manage to move the binary?
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Yes, binary already moved. Superuser can download new 3.1.1, but can't access root

upd: after reboot no more root in adb shell. /system now RO again
[Sony Tablet S] dknw:
Condi, you're back :D Hope everything went well if it's true that you were on honeymoon. Can you please see if you can help me since I bricked my tab by changing bootanimation?:x The explanation is on the Q&A sub-forum on the topic 'XTS stuck on bootanimation'. I don't know if I should've PMed you but didn't want to be abusive.

Cheers a thanks a lot (I think you're italian so Grazzie mille)
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Everything's fine :) thx!

Have you applied 'rescue-backdoor' before your modifications?

afaik there is a problem with latest Superuser app update,

im pretty sure that its not related with root method.

just check comments on google play store.

uninstall Superuser app, install one from AiO/files/ dir,

and check if it works (without updating it via store).

br

condi

-----edit:

pwn uses other paths for root binary, gonna release 6.01

with (after root) automatic move to proper (for our tabs) places.
[Sony Tablet S] jappaj:
Wait you are not using Superuser application, are you? Since pwn installs su and SuperSU, not Superuser. I am not sure if su binaries are compatible between Superuser and SuperSU...

In what path su should be for XTS? Because pwn installed su and busybox to /system/xbin for me and it works flawlessly. All the programs can access su without problems. In /system/bin I do not have su. You are saying that for some xbin won't work?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
In AiO im using Superuser by ChainsDD. Also path for su binary in all the scripts has been written as /system/bin/su.

Thats why its important, for all other AiO functions to work correctly :)

br

condi
[Sony Tablet S] dknw:
Unfortunately no, I wasn't aware of its benefits until I got screwed up. And since I thought the tool wasn't working on rooting devices above ICS didn't take much attention to it.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Shame. You've got two options - wait for official ota update (dont know if sony is planning any), or warranty way - you should get back reflashed device. And after that 1st step after root should be 'rescue-backdoor'! :)

BTW v6.1 up, added mod to root - should be compatible with AiO functions, and should work without a problems - correct paths etc.

please post results, as I have written the code directly from my head ;)

br

condi
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
I've run this new 3 or 4 times without result, then run :motoroot section manually - step by step. Exploit was report about success after 2nd try, rest of commands finished fine.

Ok, now I have root via adb shell by typing su. What should I do for give a root permissions to my applications, such as RootExplorer, terminal emulator and some else?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
I need to have Xperia Tab for testing, to get jb root perfect working, everything 100% safe, remotely via TeamViewer, anyone who wanna help?
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
six sec, i'll PM id after registering
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Thank you very much for your time :) Now we've got fully working jb root compatible with AiO functions :)

v6.2 up and working fine :) sorry for v6.0 and v6.1 - didnt have device to sort everything out!
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Strange, that shouldn't happen...

Expect the R/O thing after a reboot since that is normal.

Try getting SuperSU...
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
no need :) we sorted everything out, v6.2 ready :)
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Awesome. :)
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Oh, thank you, condi! It was a cool show for me :good:
[Sony Tablet S] jimbohurt:
Condi thanks so much for this. This community is awesome and so are you.

I had v6.0 and used it to make my backdoor but now there is version v6.2 that i downloaded, so can i just move my files from v6.0/backups into v6.2/backups and then delete v6.0? I dont know if i explained that question well haha sorry.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Yep :) do exactly as you wrote.

Br

Condi
[Sony Tablet S] Diamond22:
Why when i try to root my Tablet S using the method for 4.0.3 relea5a, it tells me i dont have JAVA set up. But i clearly do...

confused :(
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
read first post, from the top - with BIG RED letters
[Sony Tablet S] Diamond22:
Yes I do understand. What confused me is the text after the red warning..

the only way to get root with R5A

is to use prerooted custom zip with AiO

What does that mean.. ? I though it meant to follow the new instructions using AiO option 3 " custom ROM"

Can someone please clarify.

Thanks
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
It means that if you have R5 (not R5A) or below you can root so you can flash that version to that rooted device.
[Sony Tablet S] Diamond22:
Something isn't right.. it says R5A not R5 or lower.

It specifically days.. the only way to get root with R5A

is to use prerooted custom zip with AiO.
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
R5A is not rootable at all so not possible.

Since R5 and below is rootable you can use the Toolkit to flash the prerooted version of the latest OS for that device.

For the Sony Tablet S that would be prerooted R5A that would be flashed after rooting R5/R1A and below using the tool.

R5A is not rootable at this point of time at all unless you flash that prerooted version from an other version.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
root with R5A - not already on device.

if you will check any thread about prerooted firmwares (prerooted r5a, flasher),

then you would see that the main condition is to

have root already

.

Nothing changed about R5A - if you are already on it (stock withot root),

then currently there is nothing you can do.
[Sony Tablet S] OssiB:
So we can root xts 4.1.1 now?

Is it safe,?
[Sony Tablet S] jappaj:
Yes and yes (well, it SHOULD be safe).
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Isn't there a way to exploit any hardware in the S1 like the Tegra 2 chipset, RAM, Processor and/or CPU?
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Yes, condi was obtained root on my XTS remotely, via TeamViewer. It helped him for testing all things (as condi hasn't his own XTS), and as result we have now full working AiO V6.2 for XTS
[Sony Tablet S] Ziain:
Guys, your help would really be apprecited.

I rooted my tablet s some time ago, with v5 if I remember correctly. Since then I have come across instances where I was unable to write certain things or save certain things, it wasn't however until yesterday that I actually paid much attention. It turns out that I can't actually write any data to the sdcard partition. The option in the aio to re-enable writing to the sdcard has been run a few times but has made no difference.

Many thanks
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Someone try this, may try tomorrow: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682

EDIT: Keeps on hanging on Waiting for device in the rooting step part and I did try other exploits.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
wipe tab - full factory; if still problem remains - format sd card; reapply sd card writing via AiO.

btw yesterday i charged and used my sony tab s - first time in months :D
[Sony Tablet S] Ziain:
Thanks Condi, but isn't that for the sd card (sdcard2)? My issue is with the internal sd card (sdcard), sorry if that wasn't clear. I could do without factorying it if I can avoid it, if that is my last option I might live with it for a while and do it when I have more time.

I have tried remounting it as rewritable, but I have checked with grep and it isn't listed as read only any way, I have also tried chmoding it but the permissions don't change, I have tried this both in terminal and adb.

So how was it going with the tab s?

On another note (maybe slightly off topic, sorry), is the general consensus that us tab s owners are stuck with ICS?

And another off topic question (sorry), the reason we can't use custom roms is due to the boot loader being locked, could it be 'hacked' or is there technical/legal reasons this can't be done?

Thanks
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
v6.3 up - small addon - [RE]Root option for users who accidentally unrooted :)

just like Egika :D thx for testing :)
[Sony Tablet S] Egika:
Hehe - that's me. :D

Works like a charm!!

Thank you for the support!
[Sony Tablet S] sebarkh:
Hi, Condi. How's your kid? :)

A couple of months ago I sold this crap and got Nexus 7. The difference is like night and day...

Never again this Sony nightmare....

Rgds!

Sent from my washing machine...straight from the tumbler...
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
What about YouTube login?

XTS, JB, rooted (AiO 6.2) - can't login to YouTube account.

Tap on "Login" button, see pop-up error message.

May be it as result of "modding" of Market?
[Sony Tablet S] saf4xdadev:
Mine works fine.....but I used motochopper to root.

I did use AiO 6.2 to apply rescue backdoor and then disable update notices, but didnt touch market mod.

One thing you may want to be sure is you are logged into your google account...that may be something to do with it??

That's all I got, sorry not more definitive.....
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
clear data/cache of youtube and then try.

i dont think thats market problem, you can always restore original version via AiO.
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
... and remove update, off/on application, uninstall AdFree. Still can't login. Next step?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
last working youtube app for me is v4.1.47
[Sony Tablet S] TorAll:
Thanks a lot, condi! v4.1.47 working w/o troubles now.
[Sony Tablet S] tsunagi:
First, thank you all for your efforts and advice.

I have a sony tablet p 3g version , Spain

Android 3.2

Baseband r3b01

Kernel

2.6.36.3

integ-build@build5 #1

Compilation

1.10.012110005

MTP & ADB drivers installed and running...

I´ve tried to root with allinone 6.3 in order to flash 4.1 later ... but it didn't work for me.

I´ve got an error ....

... device not rootable...kernel xploit locked down...

I thought that this version was rootable...

What should I do? Any idea?

Thanks in advance...
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
3.2.1r2 is. 3.2 is not. Anyway see my signature 4 links. Then search 4 spain and download and instal ics r2a! From there you can root then use flasher to get 2 r5a.
[Sony Tablet S] jimbohurt:
I backupd my build.prop and with my file explorer i changed it to another device and rebooted to try and get iron man 3. It didnt work so i deleted my modified build.prop and moved my backup back into system and rebooted. Now it wont reboot. Im guessing when i moved the backup around maybe my file explorer changed the permissions or something. I DO have a rescue backdoor from this thread installed. How do i use it? Also, if i dont have to use it maybe i can just put a correct build.prop in system through cmd on my computer or something. Someone please help thx
[Sony Tablet S] tsunagi:
Thanks a lot. I´ll try ;)
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Can you reach the boot animation?, if so then try using these commands on your PC:

adb shell

su

chmod 740 /system/build.prop
[Sony Tablet S] tsunagi:
Any way to check the integrity ? I have downloaded the firmware in zip format, but nor /zip nor winrar can open it.

Greetings
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
The firmware zip files are encrypted and are to be used as is. The files cannot be successfully opened using programs like 7zip, WinRAR, etc. Such programs will report the files are corrupted. You need to use a program like desklunvr.exe to decrypt and open the zip files.
[Sony Tablet S] sk0815:
Getting root Tablet S

Hi I have a sony Tablet S befor 1 Jear I think I rootet the device changed region from germany tu usa to get ICS update. This worked but since this time I could not get back root and so also could not change to germany back again. could anybody help me please?

I have Android-Verson 4.0.3 (release5a) Kernel 2.6.39.4 integ-build8 #1
[Sony Tablet S] limax182:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22933221&postcount=1

Read the 3 first lines (The red ones)

Regards!
[Sony Tablet S] sk0815:
There is no way... ;-( ****
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
I got this email after talking to Sony about this petition:

I simply did a reply laughing at the quote "...to maintain the stability and performance of the Tablet".

I did also talk about the audioflinger and camera app crashing bug with the logcat attracted and linked to a video and this is what I got:

A bit of a harsh email don't you think?

Looks like I made that person not so happy when talking about root and the bootloader, Hehe...
[Sony Tablet S] rickglyn:
Well done for contacting Sony. What a pathetic reply from them. I have signed the Change.org petition. Everyone who likes the tablet S but is p,d off with Sony for locking the bootloader in 5a, make sure you sign the petition and share your thoughts on Twitter and /or Facebook.

Like many others I believe if we bought the device we should own it and should be able to do what the hell we like with it. If there is no movement by Sony to support their customers in this matter then I guess their business will suffer even more than it is already as none of us will be buying or recommending their products in the future.
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
I already shared the Petition on Twitter and Google+, I will be doing Facebook has well.

Sony VAIO will not fix the bugs that I have reported on logcats and will not allow root/bootloader unlocking.

It is just pointless contacting them. :/
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Where can you get desklunvr.exe?
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
Win32 version is here: [dev]ota rom decrypt tool is READY![1/6 update][open source]

Download and extract desklunvr.7z then run from command prompt.

Syntax: desklunvr.exe <filename>

Example: C:\desklunvr.exe signed-txs03_300-ota-130329014.zip
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Will this help fix the issue when attempting to open Desklunvr when attempting to flash the OTA?
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
No.
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
What can you do with it really like what are the features of that "binary"?
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
It does what the post's title says, it decrypts OTA ROM files; i.e., it decrypts and extracts the files from an encrypted zip file.
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Nice, is there a way to encrypt it again?
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
READ
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
That partially answered my question BUT does it encrypt?
[Sony Tablet S] dex9mm:
There is programs to encrypt but signing them is the problem if there not signed by the officail sony it wont flash due to our wonderful locked bootloader

O.t the fact they are not willing to even acknowledge your logcats after the root question its a bit head in the sand sort of attituide also try sending your info to mobile not viao but im not sure it would make a difference just moblie weolud know what there looking at in the logcats

rooted lighting wildfire on unoffical j.b from benni

and sony XTS rooted stock j.b thanks djrbliss
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
I assume that you have to change the incremental value or something or it will not flash has well.
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Or drop zip onto desklunvr.exe :)
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Condi, look at this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2318336
[Sony Tablet S] milkybeans_chocolate:
hey guys, i treid to use this awesome tool on my old laptop running windows XP SP3. after selecting the usb debug on my sony tablet S1, there is a pop-up window on my laptop asking for mtp installation.

Could anyone please guide me the further steps to fix this issues!

MANY THANKS!:cyclops:
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
v6.4 up :) one-click R5A root!
[Sony Tablet S] smokey_joe:
yeah and i freaking compiled the binary! so proud!

;)

just a small question, wasn't there a notice that there is also something "wrong" with the recovery, so that custom zip's cannot be flashed? just interested if this is solved by only rooting? (because i guess not) do i have to/can i reflash the recovery partition?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
yeah, great job my friend ;)

about recovery - unfortunatelly its one-way ticket - we can't downgrade recovery, where adb is disabled (no custom zip flashing), even with root.
[Sony Tablet S] smokey_joe:
is the recovery partition locked by the bootloader or why can't we just reflash from within running system?
[Sony Tablet S] ralphel:
thanks for teh tool

now I can root my accidentally updated R5A
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
you can look into flasher bat how hidden.img flashing works - it writes via dd hidden.img - but recovery can't be flashed directly. firstable it writes hidden.img, and after reboot, device verifies if the hidden.img is valid - also compares version if its newer than current, and finaly flashes. Thats why no downgrade is possible.
[Sony Tablet S] ralphel:
woo hoo

just rooted my tablet P R5A :D

btw I realise superuser was installed, can I remove it and install the SuperSU instead?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
sure, if you want ;)
[Sony Tablet S] ralphel:
okie

thanks ^^
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
I will try this straight away! :D

EDIT: It worked!, thanks to Condi and Smokey. :D

What root method/exploit did you use?
[Sony Tablet S] milkybeans_chocolate:
Many thanks!

Hey buddy [MENTION=422959]condi[/MENTION], Thanks a lot!

A beer from Hong Kong!

Confirmation number: 49699740UH347070G.

Please also check if you have any methods to unlock the recovery for our sony tablet S!

A huge bottle of Whisky is waiting for you! =]
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Good result, made the tablet faster. :D
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Looks like after installing the backdoor and toggling the system update notification off I got a purely stock firmware updater. O.o
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Just uploaded a video of it with root.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wY-KIn7mnM
[Sony Tablet S] blkcliostu:
Got my tablet S on Monday and now i can fully exploit it. Many thanks
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Look at this for a way for a really speedy experience like a really stable custom rom, root is required for this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2322908
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Condi, I was wondering what if you could use the flash_image binary from busybox to flash the recovery in Android Terminal Emulator.

Can someone upload the recovery.img from Release1a Sony Tablet S?
[Sony Tablet S] elfeneco:
Thx a lot !

It makes me a little less sad since we'll never experience JB on tablet S...

Weird thing : System proposes me a new update. I suppose I have to deny it ?
[Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Benny430:
Hey I got Motorola Milestone with MIUI rom and android verision 2.2.1

hmm I wanna flash to the rom "ho!no! mod cm7.2.0 ICS edition" and just wanted to ask if I have to do something before I: "Copy zip file in sd\OpenRecovery\updates\ folder. Reboot in Recovery and apply update!"

like they siad in the HOW TO INSTALL Instructions, I mean like wipes or changing to Stock Rom or installing 2.3.7 stock rom?? Just to make sure I do it right xDD

if its helps I use this:

click here
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Franzferdinan51:
Okay so I'm debating which to use and started wondering if you guys can make a recommendation on the variables I want in a ROM

Variables:

1: Battery life equivalent our better than cm7 because I am super heavy user and make adjustments that let my phone last all day

2: speed/smooth this one I figure is a given since most roms I come past are fairly quick and smooth

3: space need room for apps specifically games

4: fully functional but easily accessed settings/ functions I like sense for this reason but Rosie uses so much battery power

thanks all for any help our recommendations
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
I meant to edit this post and ended up hitting quote. What a douche. See below

:eyeroll:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
I'm using Android Revolution HD right now. Its large because its sense, but a partition on the sd card and a healthy debloat frees up a lot of space.

If you're worried about sense "using battery" or just don't want the look, install launcher pro or gingerbread launcher. Both are small and efficient. After install freeze or uninstall rosie and you'll have the best of both worlds.

Also, RCMix tweaks will add a lot of customization options.

When it eventually starts to slow down wipe cache a dalvik cache and your phone will quicken noticeably. Gotta take out the garbage.

Lastly, use oc/uv beater 2 v1.7 to control cpu. I recommend SavagedZen, virtuous or Smartass v2 governor with unity v10 kernel. Keep in mind that if you are a heavy user OC'ing kills battery. I keep mine in the 1ghz range.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coupetastic-droid:
Cm is what you need. You can also try tdj's cm kang.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] phillyrican:
i go into the dev section and i go into http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1509855 and there are so many links to different threads and its like go here for this and go here for that can someone make a thread for noobs like me with everything in the same thread with a step by step guide:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] BigBison420:
Use the search.button bro.. U can root your phone with odin in about 10 seconds.

Cheers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] adamtrace:
Alright so you said you wanna root but the link you provided was for a ROM. So which one are you looking for?

Root basically unlocks your phone to allow you to access your system files and make changes. So you can delete those annoying apps that come with your phone or allows you to use some apps that require root like titanium backup.

A ROM is basically a whole new software for your phone. like having windows xp and changing it to windows 7 or a better version of xp.

Here is a link for a Root for your phone. Super easy to use. Just follow the guide.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1504920

if you have anymore questions just reply here and ill try to answer them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
like they said, follow the links, unlike most phones, its REAL easy to root with odin