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[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] babylonbwoy:
New one (well two) click method : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2441854
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] exo85:
SGP311 works perfectly BIG THANKS
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] murli3:
SGP321 LTE works.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gerzii:
i can confirm that :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] babylonbwoy:
If you want to use an english tool that install supersu instead of chinese root app there's one here, same method : http://www.kingoapp.com/
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] neonlite:
doesnt work with SGP311, shows script error. VRoot works perfectly tho
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] kamil1308:
Well when I try to root I press 3 for the tablet then nothing happens
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gordo79:
Have you done screen timeout 10min, set unknown sources allowed and usb debugging on. On the tablet?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] kamil1308:
Sleep time 30 min. and i did the rest. any chance you got skype or any sort of messanger that we could talk on. Thanks for helping me
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] c0llal0:
i did it all, yep ... but cant get adb daemon to run

i have adb driver installed ... seems to look good in hardware manager (win8 64bit) ...

but gives me no adb connection

SGP312 FW: 344

some help is appreciated
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Mountainjew:
Root worked fine for me, as it did on my Z phone. Though i lost the bootloader unlock: yes message.

From what i've read on the Z forums, this doesn't matter and you can still unlock it.

Though i dunno what this SEUS software is that they referred to in the rooting thread? Guess it's not the Sony Companion application?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Zb134:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

This worked for me, I chose option 3.

However, having some trouble with a few root apps where it keeps asking me whether to grant access or not repeatedly even after confirming to do so
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] v4nt0m:
Install supersu, it will stop the prompts.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Soundchasr:
On a wifi version?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Zb134:
yes WiFi. I upgraded to superSU and it's all good now.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Soundchasr:
Why did you choose option 3 when you have a tablet?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Zb134:
tried 2 first didn't work
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Ricky D:
Any ideas why this sticks at

After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests -> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"

Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }

/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...

on SGP312 10.1.C.0.370
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Tae.One:
It won't work with anything past 10.1.C.0.344.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] d0ubl3_d1zzl3:
For the ones that got a successful root: How long did you have to wait on the Display test before it did anything... Seems like I'm stuck there, but I'm on the right FW (.253)...

EDIT:

Oops! Nevermind. Just re-read the thread and see that version isn't compatible with this root method...
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] eman2001:
im having the same problem here, im running the firmware 253 and that rooting method doesn't work for the tablet or the phone :(, is there any other rooting method for 253 FW
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] oxeb:
Work great for me THX!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] eman2001:
what firmware are you running
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] ceno808:
does not work for 10.1.1.a.1.253
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] johnnobts:
not working with my xperia z tablet (USA). Will say r/m failed or something, after rebooting superuser is installed but doesn't grant su access. i'm selecting option 3 in the runme.bat
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gurgenta:
is it working on SGP312 32gb wi-fi only version. i asked because this does not have a dialer that the method needs?

by the way, the build no.10.1.C.0.344

thanks
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Apo11on:
no, it doesnt. see my post here

I have the exact same symptoms as johnnobts
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gurgenta:
so we should wait a little more to get the xperia handed on by everyone..
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] tehSmoogs:
No models of this tablet have the dialer app, but the service menu is displayed by the script.

Posts in the Q forum show how to get to it manually.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Apo11on:
Root instructions for SGP312 users (US WiFi only version)

Mirroring my post from another thread. Here are the steps, hope it helps someone:

1. Unlock bootloader using the key from Sony: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

2. Use the root toolkit by Bin4ry: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1886460

3. Install kernel with CWM for SGP312 from this thread (at this point the installed superuser denies permission to all apps)

4. Get flashable CWM superuser from here: http://download.clockworkmod.com/sup.../superuser.zip (thanks Koush!)

5. Boot into CWM recovery and flash CWM superuser

6. Run fix permissions in CWM

7. Reboot

All done
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] om22:
why did you unlock your bootloader? you simply have to use the rooting toolkit by bin4ry and youre done. If you use the toolkit there´s no need for flashing the root.zip.

congratulations you have now voided your warranty without any use :D

but trust me you will flash a custom kernel when one is available later so you will need it tough
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
I hope one of the clever devs can provide a rooting method for the latest software with locked bootloaders..

I purchased mine from O2 with a nice discount, but the bootloader is locked :(
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] om22:
this one works with locked bootloaders

use that one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

and choose in the window "3" then follow the instructions.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
I'm on .253 don't think it works on there
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] om22:
I even did it on .344

Simplygive it a try ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
101.C.0.344 is a firmware for Wi-Fi version. 10.1.1.A.1.253 is a firmware for LTE version of tablet. So rooting will not work.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] b8drf:
I have just taken delivery of the UK LTE version SGP321 running build .253 - is an option to revert to a previous build, root that and then update to .253 OTA ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
i'm also looking for a way to do it.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] EmileJ:
Here I have a European (Dutch) SGP311 16Gb running 10.1.C.0.344 and the Root Many Android script by Bin4ry did not work, (none of the options, r/w error)

but the script by DooMLoRD (EasyRootingToolkit XPERIA-Z) did work! I now have root access.

Edit: I was wrong: the second script does complete - the included superuser app confirms root but other superuser apps like superSU and the one from Clockworkmod don't (as well as Root checker). I also cannot update the kernel so something is not right.

Edit 2: Other apps like ES startup manager and LBE security master that require root etc run fine. Rooted for 50%?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] lordblacksuca:
I have firmware version 10.1.C.0.370

The method did not work.

Hopefully you release a method for this version too!

Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] hdshovel:
hallo emile

am also dutch how did you do it?

gr bert

en waar kan ik het vinden?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] scoobydu:
Anyone had success with a UK SGP312 32g Wifi at all?

Thanks
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] bjrmd:
I have the US 16 gig, wifi only model. Tried to get root yesterday with the toolkit, option 3. Had 1 error in the install, superuser denied everything as reported in other posts so was a no go.

Tried again this am on another PC, (both win 7) - go it to work!

Fully rooted, titanium backup and ad blockers installed. Only difference was the second PC did not have the sony connect software.

I did not unlock the bootloader or flash a custom recovery-- wanted the option to return it if not happy with machine.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
I'm actually not too fussed about custom roms because I like sonys software but i want foldermount working desperately :(
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] SayWhat10:
which model do you have?

i rooted fine on US SGP311 wifi only 16gig, running .344
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] lordblacksuca:
I have SGP312 it's 32Gb Wifi version. From Japan.

Which script did you use?

Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] SayWhat10:
http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1886460

This worked for me, I chose option 3.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] lordblacksuca:
I tried that one, but it gets stucked at the display test, doing nothing.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gordo79:
Did you try hitting the power button to turn the screen off then on when in display test? Also if you get a not responding pop-up hit wait on that.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] lordblacksuca:
THanks for the hint. Just tried that, and still nothing. No popup, no text in the CMD window, it just stills there.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
try v29 instead of the latest v30.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] scoobydu:
This worked for me, v30 -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] lordblacksuca:
Just tried. Same behaviour.

Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] eman2001:
dont think that root works for firmware 253 yet, all the rooted version are the 344 or 434, i heard that they are working on it
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
Is anyone working on root for .253? I just got the tab and it came with .253 pre installed :(.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] dhruvaz:
Its something :)... /waiting..
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] mndgz:
root Xperia Tablet Z

Successfully rooted UK 16GB Wi-Fi+LTE version with .253 firmware:

1. Unlock your bootloader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com (will wipe your tablet)

2. Install CWM recovery at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2295694

3. Root the tablet using Alternate Method using Recovery from post #2 at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2154310 (no need to flash any kernel in that post)

Make sure you have a memory card in your tablet, the CWM recovery did not work properly without it.

Hope that helps someone
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
Thanks but I don't want to unlock my bootloader and loose BE2 :(
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Er... it's a bit confusing here, so pardon my a bit noobish-sounding question:

When I have a SGP311 with the newest 370 firmware, rooting isn't possible at the time, right?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] SWFlyerUK:
Don't think it is no, which is a shame as I wanted adblock and remove some un-used apps (rather than disable)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] bjrmd:
Successfully did the ota upgrade to 370 and did not lose root

No problem with reboots
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] comipa:
I think is impossible now...

My one is 370 too....I choose option 3, but it stucked at the display test, nothing happen

I think the root only work on 344 for this moment:crying:
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gordo79:
Sort of not possible you can downgrade if you flash a ftf of .344 which you can root, then update to .370 after using a root keeper.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] eman2001:
woooow i finally did it i have root on 253 firmware uk with LTE thank you for your information :D:D;):) special thanks to Doomlord
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] mndgz:
BE2 still there after root
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] eman2001:
yes BE2 is still there after unlocking the boot loader and rooting on firmware 253
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
Unlocking the bootloader wipes your DRM Keys for BE2.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] nyknight77:
confusing, someone said you lose BE2 when u unlock boot loader and someone said u don't lose BE2. Which is it? Or does it depend on device, lte vs wifi only?

Also, I heard once u unlock bootloader there is never going back?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Cat McGowan:
Dan Rosenberg's Motochopper?

Just curious, but has anyone looked into the possibility of rooting the Xperia Tablet Z by using Motochopper: Yet Another Android Root Exploit [4.1.2] by Dan Rosenberg (aka djrbliss)? Although it was created for rooting Motorola devices like the Razr HD, it has also been used to successfully root Samsung's Galaxy S4, Sony's Xperia Tablet S, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Google's Nexus 7 and 10, and several other devices running Android 4.1.x or 4.2.x. And from my reading, all the devices were rooted without having to unlock their bootloader. Worth investigation, eh? For more information: Google is your friend.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] dhruvaz:
Well i can give a try later. Gotta go to work :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] ABT4:
I can confirm this worked for me as well.

Rooted on 344 and then upgraded to 370. Everything is working great, no issues so far.

370 has also fixed my screen responsiveness issues.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
You WILL loose BE2. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your DRM keys. It is possible to re-lock the bootloader (at least it has been done on the Xperia Z phone) but you will not get BE2 back. Once those DRM keys are wiped, there is no going back.

This is the reason I haven't unlocked the bootloader on my phone and I wont do it on my tablet either. I will wait till another root method is found.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] hasenbein1966:
But is that a problem?

I have found that activating BE2 makes colors only too over-saturated. Without BE2 everything looks definitely better and more natural on the tablet.

I think BE2 is for dummies who also think a loudspeaker is good when it is loud and has much bass...

So, happy unlocking! :cowboy:
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Tae.One:
Is it possible to downgrade from .353 to .344? I have a SGP32 from Japan, wifi only.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] SWFlyerUK:
Gave this a go last week Cat, unless there is another version, this didn't work - the operation completed with any errors, but no root afterwards.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Cat McGowan:
That is unfortunate. :( Perhaps exploit-god Dan Rosenberg will soon take notice of Sony's XTZ tablets and create a root exploit specifically for them. Thank you for taking the time to test Dan's Motochopper.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] SWFlyerUK:
Just ran the exploit again, this time it says failure. Damn. Really wanted root for this.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] jasonfoknxu:
Is there a method support Xperia Tablet Z LTE?? (SGP321)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] eman2001:
yes i got the same tablet as you and managed to root it with unlocked boot-loader ;), don't think there is a way to root yet without unlocking boot-loader
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DdcCabuslay:
Have you had any issues the tablet rebooting when you mount the system to R/W on a file explorer?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] gerzii:
i have the same problem ;(

is there a solution out yet?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] ABT4:
First android device so forgive me but I'm not sure what that means. Haha

I have total commander so I could try whatever it is if you show me, but so far I've had no issues at all, no reboots, nothing.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DdcCabuslay:
Ah I see lol.

Well if you use a file explorer which gives you access to the system files, you need to open up the system to allow you modify them. Though when you do open up the system, the tablet will reboot, and upon rebooting it will close again.

I'm not too worried about it anymore because I've unlocked my bootloader so I can tinker all I want now. But once you do (if you do) get into the habit of modifying the system files, watch out for this (until a new firmware comes).
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] e-motion:
Yes, same here, or worse even, seems to me like some root apps like adfree, whenever they try to update root files, the tablet reboots. Freaking annoying.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] udelgadochio:
What to do?

Sorry for not knowing how to root my device, can anyone help me? Where should I put that codes? Is it like fastboot?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] vinylfreak89:
in my experience adbd insecure from the play store fixes this
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] e-motion:
Doesn't change anything for me, in fact it made it worse, I'm stuck in a boot loop...
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] dhruvaz:
so there is still no progress for SGP321 rooting without unlocking bootloader.. well that sucks..
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
Yeah sucks big time. Im sure some nice dev is working on something, but until then, im managing to get by without root :(.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
just wait... i am working on something ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
There is a new adb traversal exploit that uses backup&restore vulnerability which has already been used by Bin4ry here.

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jun/115

This vulnerability is not specific to com.android.settings (demonstrated
below), [B]but rather any system application that support backup and restore[/B].

[B]One can use this vulnerability for escalating privileges to root on Android
phones supporting adb backup/restore (for example) as follows:[/B]

# tested on HTC phone with android 4.0.4. This will likely work on other
configurations as well with some modifications.

# backup your settings app, before we overwrite its files.
[B]adb backup -f settings.ab com.android.settings[/B]
(select approve to begin backup)

# restore the malformed backup file, which will create /data/local.prop
(with ro.kernel.qemu=1)
[URL="http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jun/att-115/special_ab.bin"][B]adb restore special.ab[/B][/URL]

# restart the phone.

[B]adb shell[/B]

[B]# adb should now run as root.[/B]
# install SU, or create a setuid root shell somewhere.
[B]# delete /data/local.prop[/B]

# the malformed backup file will likely break you settings app, s[U]o expect
some oddities until it's all restored.[/U]
[B]adb restore settings.app[/B]

We need to ask Bin4ry to update his Root MANY ANDROID! tool to use new vulnerability.

As there is instruction above, i think there should be no problem.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Bin4ry:
Thanks for info, will update my tool later today :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
that would be great!:good:
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
I hope you have a PayPal account cos if you can get me root I'll be buying you a beer! Same goes for doomlord!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
paypal link is in his signature.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] keyz86:
Ahaha sorry, i dont see the signatures on the app! Thanks :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Bin4ry:
Tool is updated!

But to damp your hopes, i think that already fixed devices will stay fixed.

Doomlord was working on the new perf_even root yesterday, i think he added XPZ already, so Tablet Z maybe not far away, what he needs is somebody who has root already on his Tablet Z, but as the bootloader is unlockable its no problem i think :D

Regards
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
hi Bin4ry,

i added compatibility for: Xperia Z, S, SP... i will soon add compatibility for the Xperia Tablet Z (both wifi & lte versions), already downloaded the FTFs for them ;)

SGP311_US_10.1.C.0.370_Xperia_Tablet_Z.ftf

&

SGP321_10.1.1.A.1.307_Unbranded.ftf

are the newest right?
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
will try updated tool with tablet z. Are there any changes in usage? What mode should we use to root with the new method by Ariel Berkman?

---------- Post added at 11:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:44 PM ----------

yep! But i think it's good to add compability to .253 stock firmware for tablet z LTE too.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
no... compatibility will only be added for newest firmware... the point is with newest firmware rootable its easy to use OTA Rootkeeper to upgrade to future firmwares...
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
i see you point of view. will be waiting for your tool tablet z support.:p
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
can you confirm if following are the newest available firmwares?

SGP311_US_10.1.C.0.370_Xperia_Tablet_Z.ftf

&

SGP321_10.1.1.A.1.307_Unbranded.ftf
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
yes

---------- Post added at 01:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:30 AM ----------

tried on SGP321 lte

C:\Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31>runme.bat
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (18.06.2013) v31 =
======================================================================

Device type:
1) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
2) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
3) Old
4) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)

x) Unroot

Make a choice: 1
Please connect Device with enabled USB-Debugging to your Computer
Doing a Backup first, please confirm this on your device!
Now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation.
Done!

Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your device!
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please press any Key when restore is done.

Going to reboot now ...
mount: Operation not permitted
3397 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.109s)
3907 KB/s (1500495 bytes in 0.375s)
4046 KB/s (1165484 bytes in 0.281s)
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
.
Going to copy files to it's place
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
Rebooting again, please wait!
can't find C:\Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31\ric
Restoring previous Backup! Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your
device!
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please press any Key when restore is done.

Going to reboot last time now ...
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry

didn't got root. It seems to restore the file but doesn't get root.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] dhruvaz:
Probably would have worked if we had .253 :) now i'm gonna give a try then.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
can someone post the kernel.sin from the following firmwares:

SGP31

1

- 10.1.C.0.370

SGP31

2

- 10.1.C.0.370

i want the kernel.sin from someone who has got the update via SEUS/blob_fs... so that its a confirmed kernel of the corresponding firmware...

i am working towards a more generic solution.. so if i get the kernel.sin files from these firmwares it will help me a LOT!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] vinylfreak89:
311
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] theZest:
Will upload mine (for SGP312) in 4 or 5 hours.

Carved in this thread with my RAZR HD
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] dhruvaz:
I got almost same as you except I got to click on restore data twice before it rebooted.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] theZest:
This is for SGP312
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
thanks!

please upload the build.prop for these firmwares too!
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] Sean09:
I found that on my 311 supersu was more effective. Superuser didn't seem to to hold permissions. No issues since switching.