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birdxx

If you want root on kitkat 4.4.4, you have to temporarily go back to kernel .230, than towelroot, and than back to .2.83.

If you want to flash you have to - after reboot - skip the welcome setup to enable USB setup.

Does that mean that you have to start with a clean empty tablet?

Uliwooly

yes

Thommo

There is Beta software called Lockeddualrecovery for the TabZ as it's called which when you run you select number 3 and it will root your device then upon reboot you install SuperSU and your done See here Not saying it will work but it may save time and hassle - You need USB debugging enabled

birdxx

With the. 230 to. 283 switch there is an option to disable wipe boxes.

But how to get in that flashwindow without skip the setup of the sony?

Does that need the full update instead of the only kernel one?

What does it not wipe?

Try to find my way.

birdxx

Have just ROOT my Sony Z tablet 4.4.4.

It"s just a lot of Googlen en trying and fail.

2 times BRICKED my tablet, but could restore after long searching the Net.

When the tablet is dead after Flashing it is frightening and sick making!

But i could reflash it with a lot of sweat and stomach cramps.

And then the Kernel flash to .230 (4.4.2)

And Root without internet on tablet {on a Mac) is a big problem, because all the apps are for Android or by the way of Windows

I did the first and last Flash on my Mac, wich is more stable than my Windows.

But the Root had to be on Windows.

FlashTool is a fantastic app. that even downloads the firmware and makes the installer too.

For Root you only need the Kernel installers of .230 and .283 of your specific model.

i'am glad i did the change, because the limitations of kitkat 4.4.4 drove me crazy with frustration.

but it was not easy if you never used a Flashtool before.

But if i could do it, a lot of users can do it too.

And we have learned something new.

birdxx

Read and learn about the Xperia Flashtool (windows, Mac, Linux) if you want your sd card reader back on the latest Kitkat.

You can download all Flashtool apps on one site.

After Flashing you can write and read to sd card again with no problems at all.

And install Adfree for Root! Away with those terrible and annoying ads!

It is a bit more learning and work than with 4.4.2 (Towelroot)

With another easyroot app on Windows it will work, because there is no Internet on the tablet itself during the flashing.

And Towelroot needs Internet to install.

You can also go back from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2. relative easy if you understand the Flashtool app.

It is possible that the ID of your tablet changes after Flashing, but with Titanium Backup (pro) you can install your original ID number back, so your bu apps work without new set up.

Flashtool is an impressive piece of equipment for users that want their sd card back.

A tribute to the maker(s).

birdxx

pictures of flashing ( Windows or Mac)

Open FLASHTOOL:

With tablet connected to PC with USB cable, and tablet on.
At some point you are asked to pull your usb cable out and shut off the tablet.
When tablet is off, push volume down and put usb back in (PHONE the HW Back button!)
The flashing will start in flashmode tablet.
When done, it will inform you to pull the usb out, and reboot.
If you want to flash it back after root, you don"t setup tablet but push continue every time, and do the usb on in developers.

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Choose your model

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Download the firmware (right mouse button)

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When downloaded choose your Firmware parts (kernel or all) and create.

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In app file look for firmware file (with Mac in >show package content<)

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