[ROOT][HOW-TO][XPERIA TABLET S] How to root the Xperia Tablet S on 4.1.1 Jellybean!

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andrewia

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I found out how to root the Xperia Tablet S with the newest 4.1.1 Jellybean update! You just need to use the motochopper exploit , which can be downloaded here. Obviously, you need to extract all ZIPs to folders before running them. Be careful with root; the Xperia Tablet S doesn't have a custom recovery image you can install and flash a backup/fresh system from. (Note: I missed the older thread with this same exploit, but I'll keep my thread up since it has more detailed instructions. This exploit also apparently works with earlier updates, but I haven't tested this myself.)

Instructions:

1.) Enable USB Debugging on the tablet (by going to Settings>Developer>USB Debugging; if they're hidden go to Settings>About and tap the build number 7 times to show developer options.)
2.) Install the drivers.
3.) Check if the tablet is seen by your computer by opening command prompt and using the "adb devices" command (Windows users may have to "cd" (change directory) to a folder containing the adb executable).
4.) Run the motochopper script (run.bat in the motochopper folder, or run.sh for your Linux users) and let it do its work! Your Xperia Tablet S with 4.1.1 should be rooted in under 60 seconds!

Message/reply for more help. Press thanks if this worked!

EDIT: A note from dex9mm:
after rooting use the A.I.O tool from condi
And install the recsuce backdoor tweak from sub menu 4
Option 1
And option 3
for the rescue from boot loop

Condi's tool
 
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sanitys

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Jun 16, 2009
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I figured out how to root the Xperia Tablet S with the newest 4.1.1 Jellybean update! You just need to use the motochopper exploit , which can be downloaded here. Obviously, you need to extract all ZIPs to folders before running them. Be careful with root, the Xperia Tablet S doesn't have a custom recovery image you can install and flash a backup/fresh system from.

Instructions:

1.) Enable USB Debugging on the tablet (by going to Settings>Developer>USB Debugging; if they're hidden go to Settings>About and tap the build number 7 times to show developer options.)
2.) Install the drivers.
3.) Check if the tablet is seen by your computer by opening command prompt and using the "adb devices" command (Windows users may have to "cd" (change directory) to a folder containing the adb executable).
4.) Run the motochopper script (run.bat in the motochopper folder, or run.sh for your Linux users) and let it do its work! Your Xperia Tablet S with 4.1.1 should be rooted in under 60 seconds!

Message/reply for more help. Press thanks if this worked!


dude, really? two posts down.... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2268646
 
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sanitys

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well if your keeping yours due to proper english and cleaner i would at least add that it works for prior releases. I can only confirm r6b but I am sure other users will chime in. I would also suggest adding AIO tweak settings(4) then 1,3,4.
 

Fallon9111

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I won this tablet a few weeks ago, just before the JB update. It's a good device, but I was dissapointed for the lack of unlocked bootloader (considering most of Sony's Xperia devices are fully supported by sony to be rooted)

I had given up the root too because I couldn't find any Linux versions of this exploit. Thanks for the guide, at least I can has root now :D
 

CoolApps

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I won this tablet a few weeks ago, just before the JB update. It's a good device, but I was dissapointed for the lack of unlocked bootloader (considering most of Sony's Xperia devices are fully supported by sony to be rooted)

I had given up the root too because I couldn't find any Linux versions of this exploit. Thanks for the guide, at least I can has root now :D

Wrong type of Sony, the one you chosen was Sony VAIO.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
 

ispot

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This did not work for me, am I missing something? Here is my tablets details:

Sony Tablet S
Android Version 4.0.3 (release5a)
Kernel Version 2.6.39.4
Build Number TISU0013410
 

stifilz

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This did not work for me, am I missing something? Here is my tablets details:

Sony Tablet S
Android Version 4.0.3 (release5a)
Kernel Version 2.6.39.4
Build Number TISU0013410

Use condi's AiO tool in the dev section. See my FAQ in signature for the answer you require
 

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    I found out how to root the Xperia Tablet S with the newest 4.1.1 Jellybean update! You just need to use the motochopper exploit , which can be downloaded here. Obviously, you need to extract all ZIPs to folders before running them. Be careful with root; the Xperia Tablet S doesn't have a custom recovery image you can install and flash a backup/fresh system from. (Note: I missed the older thread with this same exploit, but I'll keep my thread up since it has more detailed instructions. This exploit also apparently works with earlier updates, but I haven't tested this myself.)

    Instructions:

    1.) Enable USB Debugging on the tablet (by going to Settings>Developer>USB Debugging; if they're hidden go to Settings>About and tap the build number 7 times to show developer options.)
    2.) Install the drivers.
    3.) Check if the tablet is seen by your computer by opening command prompt and using the "adb devices" command (Windows users may have to "cd" (change directory) to a folder containing the adb executable).
    4.) Run the motochopper script (run.bat in the motochopper folder, or run.sh for your Linux users) and let it do its work! Your Xperia Tablet S with 4.1.1 should be rooted in under 60 seconds!

    Message/reply for more help. Press thanks if this worked!

    EDIT: A note from dex9mm:
    after rooting use the A.I.O tool from condi
    And install the recsuce backdoor tweak from sub menu 4
    Option 1
    And option 3
    for the rescue from boot loop

    Condi's tool
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    Sorry!


    Well I'm an idiot. I didn't check recent posts before reporting my " discovery". Very sorry about that. I'll leave my post up because my instructions seem to be a bit more detailed than the other post's, unless I missed something.
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    Did u guys have to re root, or did it keep root?

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    I figured out how to root the Xperia Tablet S with the newest 4.1.1 Jellybean update! You just need to use the motochopper exploit , which can be downloaded here. Obviously, you need to extract all ZIPs to folders before running them. Be careful with root, the Xperia Tablet S doesn't have a custom recovery image you can install and flash a backup/fresh system from.

    Instructions:

    1.) Enable USB Debugging on the tablet (by going to Settings>Developer>USB Debugging; if they're hidden go to Settings>About and tap the build number 7 times to show developer options.)
    2.) Install the drivers.
    3.) Check if the tablet is seen by your computer by opening command prompt and using the "adb devices" command (Windows users may have to "cd" (change directory) to a folder containing the adb executable).
    4.) Run the motochopper script (run.bat in the motochopper folder, or run.sh for your Linux users) and let it do its work! Your Xperia Tablet S with 4.1.1 should be rooted in under 60 seconds!

    Message/reply for more help. Press thanks if this worked!


    dude, really? two posts down.... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2268646
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    I would also suggest adding AIO tweak settings(4) then 1,3,4.

    What do you mean by that? Are you talking about the AIO speed boost script?

    EDIT: I'm an idiot (again); I forgot AIO=All-In-One. Post updated with advice.