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do i need gold card to root if my phone is not branded ?

I'm asking coz I failed to create a gold card more than 10th times and I'm sure I followed the steps carefully buy no Luke .

What's going wrong with the goldcard like?
Have you tried using another SD?

Yes you need it.
I've a NoBrand Legend and tryed, with no success, to root it until I've created in the right way the GoldCard.
If yours does'nt work change the sd!!!
Changing mine I did goal!!!!

this is somewhat relevant,
i have an unbranded generic that was failing so ill try with a gold card so ty for that but as a side note i assume that OTA updates will work again just buy simply flashing the phone with stock generic firmware correct ?

sorry for not replying sooner my problem is this :
C:\sdk\tools>adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
/sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid: No such file or directory

quattro_rs said:
sorry for not replying sooner my problem is this :
C:\sdk\tools>adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
/sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid: No such file or directory
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try this! C:\sdk\tools>adb shell cat/sys/class/mmc_host/mmc0/mmc0:*/cid

it finally worked thanks man .
now i have a new problem, after finishing this step :
# Navigate to the 'BOOTLOADER' and then 'RECOVERY' option on the menu, using the volume buttons to move and the power button to select.
# In the terminal window, enter either 'step2-windows.bat', './step2-mac.sh' or './step2-linux.sh' as appropriate.
i get a red triangle on the device screen and on the command prompt i get :
Erasing cache and rebooting in RUU mode...
< waiting for device >
and nothing happens !!

Thinkpad Root

Thinkpad root has been achieved and released by djrbliss who we all know and love. If you were part of the bounty, please visit his page and thank him with your pledge.
The details are best left in his words, so get the exploit from here: http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/01/22/rooting-the-thinkpad-tablet/
Thanks JCase for being so quick with the recovery for the tablet. Get your recovery image and directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458212
I take 0 credit for any of this, Im just adding a quick reference for people who are still asking who what where when.

Just confirming, works like a charm.

The wait is finally over!!!

Does someone wanna sell there think pad ?
Sent from my PG8630000 using XDA App

Hell no! Its the King of tablets it you actually use it for more then Angrybirds and videos.
Can take a beating = Check
Awesome stylus for notes = Check
Great screen and good performance = Check
Its one of the great mysteries why this tablet isn't the most sold and used tablets on Xda.
and now with root access!: )

siggehandf said:
Hell no! Its the King of tablets it you actually use it for more then Angrybirds and videos.
Can take a beating = Check
Awesome stylus for notes = Check
Great screen and good performance = Check
Its one of the great mysteries why this tablet isn't the most sold and used tablets on Xda.
and now with root access!: )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a Prime and my wife has the ThinkPad. I would say that between the two, the ThinkPad can take the beating for sure and I'm definitely jealous of the stylus, however I would love to keep what I have and just add the stylus ability. Either way, I would definitely agree that the ThinkPad is still a kick-ass tablet.
Congrats on the root all.

Root not working
Root not working on my Thinkpad Tablet
I get the follwoing when I run the batch file.
[*] Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet root script (Windows version)
[*] Exploit copyright (C) 2012 Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that you
[*] have the latest Lenovo drivers installed, and that your phone is
[*] connected via USB.
[*]
[*] Press any key to root your phone...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Let's get ready to rumble...
[*] This may take awhile...
[*] Ignore any prompts or pop-ups on your tablet.
375 KB/s (5993 bytes in 0.015s)
[*] Thinkpad Tablet Root Exploit
[*] Copyright (c) 2012 Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[1] Segmentation fault /data/local/tmp/...
[*] If the words "exploit failed" appear above, exit now and try again.
[*] Note: a segmentation fault is supposed to happen and should be ignored.
[*] Otherwise, press any key to reboot and continue rooting.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Wait until the device reboots, then press any key.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Installing root tools...
remount succeeded
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, No such file or directory
rm failed for /system/bin/su, No such file or directory
Failure
rm failed for /system/app/Superuser.apk, No such file or directory
699 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.031s)
1257 KB/s (843503 bytes in 0.655s)
1270 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.435s)
[*] Cleaning up...
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Root complete, enjoy!
[*] Press any key to exit.

crashzilla said:
Root not working on my Thinkpad Tablet
I get the follwoing when I run the batch file.
[*] Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet root script (Windows version)
[*] Exploit copyright (C) 2012 Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that you
[*] have the latest Lenovo drivers installed, and that your phone is
[*] connected via USB.
[*]
[*] Press any key to root your phone...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Let's get ready to rumble...
[*] This may take awhile...
[*] Ignore any prompts or pop-ups on your tablet.
375 KB/s (5993 bytes in 0.015s)
[*] Thinkpad Tablet Root Exploit
[*] Copyright (c) 2012 Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[1] Segmentation fault /data/local/tmp/...
[*] If the words "exploit failed" appear above, exit now and try again.
[*] Note: a segmentation fault is supposed to happen and should be ignored.
[*] Otherwise, press any key to reboot and continue rooting.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Wait until the device reboots, then press any key.
Press any key to continue . . .
[*] Installing root tools...
remount succeeded
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, No such file or directory
rm failed for /system/bin/su, No such file or directory
Failure
rm failed for /system/app/Superuser.apk, No such file or directory
699 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.031s)
1257 KB/s (843503 bytes in 0.655s)
1270 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.435s)
[*] Cleaning up...
[*] Rebooting...
[*] Root complete, enjoy!
[*] Press any key to exit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is the same output I had, but it worked.

You are correct it worked on mine. I had to re-install Super User from the Market and re-install the Terminal program.

Finally! no more bloatware!!! runs so much better, I was having a heck of a time getting this to work, I did a factory reset from the stock bootloader and the script ran with no issues. ill be donating to drjbliss when i get paid for sure!!

maek_it_happen said:
Does someone wanna sell there think pad ?
Sent from my PG8630000 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ROFL, not in your WILDEST dreams, bud.

Got it!
I manage already, with System Tuner, to uninstall all those Lenovo Apps, and it is working like a charme!
Who wants other Tablet?
Thanks all!
I will donate as well!
I would love to see a pure Android version on this hardware, pure... simple and pure
Sent from my ThinkPad Tablet using XDA App

hey which apps are safe to remove? A list of what you got rid of would be good

soveryevil said:
hey which apps are safe to remove? A list of what you got rid of would be good
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've taken all lenovo app, no exceptions.
If you want to go save try one by one a see.
I'm still good
Sent from my ThinkPad Tablet using XDA App

soveryevil said:
hey which apps are safe to remove? A list of what you got rid of would be good
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is a List.
TS

working for me on my 1839 USA TPT. doing my first titanium backup right now! hopefully we start seeing work on roms, or is the bootloader still locked?

Not sure but it appears that you can't have your tablet encrypted and get root. Mine is encrypted and during the process it just hangs after the first time you press a key to continue. Tried several times and at one point gave it an hour but nothing.
That being said, I did a factory default and was able to get root no problem. I was also able to encrypt it again after and I still have root. My tablet finally has full potential.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

I removed basically all of the Lenovo apps by brute force and other than having to reboot the tablet twice due to some force close loops that occurred when deleting certain apps, everything went fine.
Then I started ****ing around with SystemUI.apk, and now I'm missing the bottom bar...

Thinkpad Tablet for sale
maek_it_happen said:
Does someone wanna sell there think pad ?
Sent from my PG8630000 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
PM Sent!

qdmcgraw said:
I removed basically all of the Lenovo apps by brute force and other than having to reboot the tablet twice due to some force close loops that occurred when deleting certain apps, everything went fine.
Then I started ****ing around with SystemUI.apk, and now I'm missing the bottom bar...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you manage to fix everything? I can send you my unedited SystemUI.apk if you would like so that you can replace your broken one.

Root [easiest way] 100% safe

First of all download the required file[http://www.mediafire.com/?8b1lt61sg3i6tu5]
You might need to install the USB Drivers for this, you can try by using the Drivers Installation (Located inside the zip file) or you can download Samsung Kies that contains the USB Drivers
You will also need to activate the Debugging on your Device, its easy
Open the setting menu, select the applications and the Development
Activate the USB Debugging and wait for the drivers to be installed
Wait for the drivers to install
Ok, good
Extract the zip file and open the folder
Double click the “root” and wait for the procedure
Done!
TIPS:
Inside the zip there is also some other programs
- shell : access the root shell of the device
- logcat: debug the device
- recovery: reboot into the recovery of the device
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

what baseband version have you tested on ?
i tried on >>
GT-I9100G
I9100GXWLC2
2.3.6
2012 March
I9100GODDKL1
and it does not work.
----------------
"Killing Adb server, if any"
"Preparing to root"
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
886 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.025s)
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
"Root Done"
"Sleeping for 10"
"Remounting as RW"
5142 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.206s)
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
"Sending files"
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app//Superuser.apk': Read-only file s
ystem
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin//su': Read-only file system
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin//busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
"Cleaning up"
"All done"
"Shuting down Phone"
reboot: Operation not permitted
"Done"
"Turn your device on and Enjoy"
----------------

VIRUS FOUND....
The file 'C:\xxxxxxxxx\Madteam-samsung-root\zergRush'
contained a virus or unwanted program 'ANDROID/GetRoot.A' [virus]
Action(s) taken:
The file was moved to the quarantine directory under the name '49a93a2f.qua'.

please change your Title !
flashing a ROM (or Kernel) is NEVER 100% safe
again, we already find the way to his Rooter 9100G here so no need to add more.
i hope this tread will be close soon

meximas99 said:
VIRUS FOUND....
The file 'C:\xxxxxxxxx\Madteam-samsung-root\zergRush'
contained a virus or unwanted program 'ANDROID/GetRoot.A' [virus]
Action(s) taken:
The file was moved to the quarantine directory under the name '49a93a2f.qua'.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the thing is that
u must have samsung adb drivers on your laptop
and disable your antivirus FIRTS

cb1100r said:
please change your Title !
flashing a ROM (or Kernel) is NEVER 100% safe
again, we already find the way to his Rooter 9100G here so no need to add more.
i hope this tread will be close soon
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL when u root a STOCK kernel
it will never harm you okkkkkk

This thread should be stop/close..n u, please dont ever create a thread that r not so useful for us..how many thread do u want to create huh? we already have a thread dat are very2 far good about rooting..please dont create another thread please please please!!!!
Sent from my GT-I9100G using Tapatalk 2 Beta-6

..

plssss GO TO HELL
XD

BAN ?
you are stupid? why create another nickname for note yourself ?!
a shame ... you are not welcome on XDA ...

Ok. I think that rooting for 9100G can done by many other suscessful ways. Stop this, pls !

HLG114 said:
Ok. I think that rooting for 9100G can done by many other suscessful ways. Stop this, pls !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.madteam.co/2012/02/02/how-to-root-your-samsung-device/
the least polite, is to acknowledge their sources and do not own them right?

cb1100r said:
you are stupid? why create another nickname for note yourself ?!
a shame ... you are not welcome on XDA ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
Pls leave the forum!
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium

cb1100r said:
you are stupid? why create another nickname for note yourself ?!
a shame ... you are not welcome on XDA ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
m just trying to help

ICS_XD said:
m just trying to help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did u successfully rooted ur phone with this method????

User seems to like having 2 accounts to thank himself...
Goodbye

[Q] Too many symbolic links generated - rooting

Hi
So i have the Xperia Z and went about rooting it as i've always done with all my devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
Followed the usual as always kindly provided by DoomLord.
It "kinda" worked, it never asked for permissions for SuperUser so anything requiring root access took a while then timed out and failed. So, i installed SuperUser from the android market and it worked well, for a few installs like themes etc. Root Checker was happy it had root access, ES Explorer happily let me overwrite default themes with root access. Then ES Explorer crashed, the root checker said i no longer had root access and problems arose.
Im no longer rooted for some reason but i can no longer re-root.
I get the error "Too many symbolic links encountered" when trying to write the system/bin SU file. I can't do it manually and i cant do it with the flash tools.
Here is the rooting tool log:
Main point
"/system/bin/su: cannot open for write: Too many symbolic links encountered
Unable to chown /system/bin/su: Too many symbolic links encountered
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: Too many symbolic links encountered"
Anyone able to help ?
Thanks
Adam
Code:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\marshala>cd\
C:\>cd root
C:\root>runme
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting Toolkit for XPEIRA Z SO-02E (ver 1.0.1)
from [user=2526007]@goroh_kun[/user] idea
by HUHKA (@huhka_com)
ENGLISH Translation thanks to [email protected]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] To do:
(1) get root access
(2) intall busybox
(3) install su
(4) disable /sbin/ric
[*] Tested version:
üE10.1.D.0.317
üE10.1.D.0.322
[*] To be prepared in advance:
(1) install USB driver in your PC
(4) connect your phone to PC
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Press any key to continue . . .
### beginüI ###
waiting for device
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
transfer files to your phone part1
13 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.031s)
0 KB/s (170 bytes in 1.000s)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] description:
1. press the button to restore the data in your phone operation.
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
if Restoring data is complete,
Press any key to continue . . .
----------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] description:
1. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and select "Service tests" in your phone operation.
2. select "Display" in your phone operation.
* Screen is white until completion of restart
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
executing /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] description:
1. push power button, so turn off the screen
2. push power button, so turn on the screen
* Repeat steps 1 and 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------
transfer files to your phone part2
4526 KB/s (1096224 bytes in 0.236s)
0 KB/s (38 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (1022 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (96 bytes in 1.000s)
3970 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.093s)
installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc...
intall /system/xbin/busybox ...
2141+1 records in
2141+1 records out
1096224 bytes transferred in 0.061 secs (17970885 bytes/sec)
intall /system/bin/su ...
/system/bin/su: cannot open for write: Too many symbolic links encountered
Unable to chown /system/bin/su: Too many symbolic links encountered
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: Too many symbolic links encountered
intall /system/etc/install-recovery.sh ...
0+1 records in
0+1 records out
38 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (38000 bytes/sec)
4597 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.312s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
Cleaning up
now reboot!
wait for device...
### finishüI ###
Press any key to continue . . .

Noone ?

Try repairing with pc companion, and start over.

^ yup what he said, or better yet use Sony Update Service.
Make sure you understand doomlord's procedure before proceeding, missing one step may be the cause of it.

LitoNi said:
^ yup what he said, or better yet use Sony Update Service.
Make sure you understand doomlord's procedure before proceeding, missing one step may be the cause of it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Damn, the thought of having to redo all my apps and stuff is daunting. I dont trust the standard backup software (non-root) to be able to set my phone up back how it was, well i know it wont
I do understand the steps, i had root access for a while, but like others on the rooting thread, i didn't get superuser asking to set any permissions and it never would, until i uninstalled it from Apps, redownloaded it from the market and updated the binaries. Then i had root access for a few installs using CWM. I'm not sure how it lost it to be honest.
I'll do the restore and see how it goes the second time.

adamkm said:
Damn, the thought of having to redo all my apps and stuff is daunting. I dont trust the standard backup software (non-root) to be able to set my phone up back how it was, well i know it wont
I do understand the steps, i had root access for a while, but like others on the rooting thread, i didn't get superuser asking to set any permissions and it never would, until i uninstalled it from Apps, redownloaded it from the market and updated the binaries. Then i had root access for a few installs using CWM. I'm not sure how it lost it to be honest.
I'll do the restore and see how it goes the second time.
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Click to collapse
Follow this (thats what i did and i never had problems)
1) back up your files (like app backups ex. 3g watch dog, sms backup, whatsapp etc..., not full backups with CWM or the original sony back up, start fresh.
2) repair it with Sony update service
3) after repairing and logging into phone, wipe user data under settings > backups and restore (this procedure will remove all your internal files)
4) after doing all that, head to settings > developer tools and check the USB plug thingy, then head over to security and check the allow other apps to install thingy, then root it with doomlord thread's root
5) after rooting is done, you should now have superuser (SU1). go to play store and download superSU (SU2) <----(the chainfire one)
6) launch the superuser (SU1) (that it came with, the first one) and set up the app, then exit and head over to the (SU2) chainfire, SU(1) will ask you do you want to let SU(2) grant access to your files, click yes or grant.
7) go to settings > apps > and remove the superuser (SU1).
8) install CWM if you need.
stick with the chainfire (SU2) and it should be okay. Dont uninstall it.
for me i havent had any problems with this, so hopefully it will work for you as well.

LitoNi said:
Follow this (thats what i did and i never had problems)
1) back up your files (like app backups ex. 3g watch dog, sms backup, whatsapp etc..., not full backups with CWM or the original sony back up, start fresh.
2) repair it with Sony update service
3) after repairing and logging into phone, wipe user data under settings > backups and restore (this procedure will remove all your internal files)
4) after doing all that, head to settings > developer tools and check the USB plug thingy, then head over to security and check the allow other apps to install thingy, then root it with doomlord thread's root
5) after rooting is done, you should now have superuser (SU1). go to play store and download superSU (SU2) <----(the chainfire one)
6) launch the superuser (SU1) (that it came with, the first one) and set up the app, then exit and head over to the (SU2) chainfire, SU(1) will ask you do you want to let SU(2) grant access to your files, click yes or grant.
7) go to settings > apps > and remove the superuser (SU1).
8) install CWM if you need.
stick with the chainfire (SU2) and it should be okay. Dont uninstall it.
for me i havent had any problems with this, so hopefully it will work for you as well.
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Click to collapse
Thank you very much LitoNi !
Ah ok i was in the middle of doing the Sony Backup, i guess i'll just do app backups and images/video's i'll extract off myself and re-import manually.
Thanks alot, i'll update this thread when im done

LitoNi said:
Follow this (thats what i did and i never had problems)
1) back up your files (like app backups ex. 3g watch dog, sms backup, whatsapp etc..., not full backups with CWM or the original sony back up, start fresh.
2) repair it with Sony update service
for me i havent had any problems with this, so hopefully it will work for you as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uh oh i have a huge problem now. I did the Sony Update Service, I got "The Update was Unsuccessful " ... try again blah blah but my phone now wont boot. Grrrr... When turning on it vibrates, comes up with "Sony" and then goes off again.
I'm trying the SUS again but im not hopeful. Argh. Looks like i'll be taking a trip to a Sony shop. I hope they can't tell i messed around with the software and refuse to honour the warranty

Oh phew, the 4th time i did the SUS it managed to complete. Scary

OK root seems to have stuck well this time.
Thanks for your help

LitoNi said:
Follow this (thats what i did and i never had problems)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did pretty much the same, but didn't use SuperSU, but Koush's Superuser.

"/system/bin/su: cannot open for write: Too many symbolic links encountered
Unable to chown /system/bin/su: Too many symbolic links encountered
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: Too many symbolic links encountered"
I think you already have the symbolic link on /system/xbin/su
For me the su root file is in xbin folder!
check if you have a su file in the xbin folder.

Can't root phone [Solved]

My Xperia T won't root for some reason. I've tried the various tools,these tools recognize my phone is connected, but i get the same message :
adb server is out of date killing...
My phone has a locked bootloader & my pc is running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
I've read various info on the web, but can't seem to solve this problem.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx.

manimaluk said:
My Xperia T won't root for some reason. I've tried the various tools,these tools recognize my phone is connected, but i get the same message :
adb server is out of date killing...
My phone has a locked bootloader & my pc is running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
I've read various info on the web, but can't seem to solve this problem.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't think you could root with a locked bootloader...

According to a couple of posts on the developement forum you can.

MnemonicSyntax said:
I didn't think you could root with a locked bootloader...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you can.
manimaluk said:
My Xperia T won't root for some reason. I've tried the various tools,these tools recognize my phone is connected, but i get the same message :
adb server is out of date killing...
My phone has a locked bootloader & my pc is running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
I've read various info on the web, but can't seem to solve this problem.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you installed the drivers from flashtool?
please run flashtool and attach your phone. Copy and paste the output here

Here is what comes up :
27/015/2013 18:15:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/015/2013 18:15:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/015/2013 18:15:50 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
27/015/2013 18:15:51 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia T
27/015/2013 18:15:51 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
27/015/2013 18:15:51 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g5b052b2-00811-g8c0b35e / Build number : 9.1.A.1.140

Try root and restore by bin4ry. Turn usb debugging on and choose MTP NOT MSC mode and follow instructions
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

ok....I'll give it a go.Thanks
This is what i get doing that way :
======================================================================
= 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: 2
Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error:
Going to copy over some files ...
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error:
adb server is out of date. killing...

Open it up and select 2 then connect your phone once is says daemon started
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ok,i'll give it a go.

Hmm, i have Superuser on my phone now,but, Root Checker says no proper root access and no # sign in terminal.

What happens when you type 'su' in terminal? It should give a popup where you can give root access.
Or try SuperSU.
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it says
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
or
/system/bin/sh: SuperSU: not found

manimaluk said:
it says
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
or
/system/bin/sh: SuperSU: not found
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Have you got java installed on your compute?
Also, try installing this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269

not sure if i have the correct java installed, could you give me a link or tell me which package(s) or version etc i need please

You may have another ADB program open e.g. flashtool... This happened to me, if not reboot your PC
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ok...i'll try that..thanx

Just an after thought....I have kies installed on my pc also. Would this make a difference ?

If kies has ADB, it could be a problem indeed if kies' ADB is used. Just uninstall kies and try.
Did you also try Doomlord's Easy Rooting Toolkit? Might be worth trying if you don't get results with bin4ry.
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I'll uninstall kies see if that works.
It doesn't matter which tool use, I get the same result though.
I don't think I'm going to be able to crack this one.
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I uninstalled flashtool then reinstalled it. Everything works ok now. My phone's rooted. Thanks for all your suggestions.