Hi, I noticed the TRACKID stops working on my xperia ARC. It says could not authenticate with the TrackID server. I'm on the .184 firmware with ROOT and unlocked bootloader. Any idea?
Tried both on 3g mobile network and wifi but no luck. Is that because of the root/unlock or some depend service?
I have the same problem
.181 / root / unlucked
It never really worked for me. couldn't find Internet connection while browser worked :S
I just tried to re-flash the system.img, all original system apps were restored. After that, the TrackID still wouldn't work. Anyone tested on UK original roms without ROOT&/Unlock?
works fine with root only (.181), so unlocked bootloader should be the problem
Working fine on a generic UK .184.
Bootloader still locked and device not rooted.
happen also with my phone. 181, rooted and with unlocked bootloader. hopefully someone could find a way to fix this. IMHO, trackID is a much better option than soundhound.
that's because you lose DRM keys.after unlock...
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
blagus said:
that's because you lose DRM keys.after unlock...
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
any idea how to make it works again? already download soundhound again but i prefer to use trackID.
Hope someone can sort it out. If this is due to the lack of DRM KEY, is there any idea to recover/bypass it? Thanks.
use shazam instead..
Sent from The Arc!
shazam is not as good as TrackID, especailly for ASIA music
at least it works!
I've got the same problem. There no possibility to restore the drm key ?
Lol noobs, it wipes your DRM keys and you can never get it back. Ever, EPIC FAIL!
However, if you did your research you could be like me and pay a small amount to one of the guys on the forums here with SETool and have an unlocked bootloader + working TrackID.
But if you already unlocked the official way, there is no way to restore the keys, it's gone for good.
SoundHound is better and works with unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
SHAZAM
im_iceman said:
use shazam instead..
Sent from The Arc!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
agreed. SHAZAM have a bigger database (at least in Israel) , it also recognizes songs much better.
joecool1029 said:
Lol noobs, it wipes your DRM keys and you can never get it back. Ever, EPIC FAIL!
However, if you did your research you could be like me and pay a small amount to one of the guys on the forums here with SETool and have an unlocked bootloader + working TrackID.
But if you already unlocked the official way, there is no way to restore the keys, it's gone for good.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont understand the way you address the random people posting on this thread, it is clear that they have no idea why TrackID is not working for them,do not use your myopic attitude on public forums where constructive answers can lead to easier problem solving.
To all the people that are having issues with TrackID after unlocking their bootloader, it is impossible for you to get your DRM keys back after unlocking the bootloader of your phone from the SE website.
Nope. The apk is tied to your phone's serial no. or imei. Copy the trackid.apk off your original rom and it should work.
Just confirmed with my Xperia Play.
jonshipman said:
Nope. The apk is tied to your phone's serial no. or imei. Copy the trackid.apk off your original rom and it should work.
Just confirmed with my Xperia Play.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unlocking the bootloader wipes the DRM data of the device. copying trackid from anywhere wouldn't result in getting the DRM keys back.
Related
If i testpoint unlock my bootooader, apply root, change build.prop values to LT18, relock bootloader, restart phone, update via pc companion
Will this work for my arc ?
Ps. Im in norway
From my sexy LT15i
Just flash ICS kernel and rom...
Since Track ID is freely available on the Market now for *any* phone does it make any difference if one unlocks the bootloader...?
Yeh, of course. Just wondering if this method will work..
From my sexy LT15i
Hope this helps...
szlevi said:
Since Track ID is freely available on the Market now for *any* phone does it make any difference if one unlocks the bootloader...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you unlock your bootloader for free on the Sony website you lose all your DRM licences and thus cannot use the stock TrackID version. You also will not be able to update via SEUS. Therefore, dont follow this path.
On the other hand, if you unlock your bootloader using the testpoint procedure, you keep your DRM keys, you can still update via SEUS. As an added bonus, it also removes the SIMlock from your phone so you can then use any SIM from any service provider from any country in the world.
The catch here is that you have to pay for it but at 15GBP it is not a lot of money. I have done it and also many other users on this forums. JINX13 does it remotely for you. Drop him a PM. Also, have a look at his webpage.
http://phoneunlockserver.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7-guide-all-xperia-bootloader-unlock-unlock-sim-enable-fastboot/
If you search on google you can get all the tools you need and do it yourself and not have to pay... just saying... I did it. Not that hard.
TheHaso said:
If i testpoint unlock my bootooader, apply root, change build.prop values to LT18, relock bootloader, restart phone, update via pc companion
Will this work for my arc ?
Ps. Im in norway
From my sexy LT15i
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting idea. I'd already flashed ICS the other day but am back on GB for the time being so thought I'd give it a shot.
Short answer is no, it doesn't work. Changed all my model numbers in build.prop to LT18i and customisation numbers to one on the list. Problem being, PC Companion still sees the phone as an LT15.
Good challenge though - any ideas anyone?
PS - I don't want suggestions on other ways of getting ICS, I can already do that! More interested in knowing where PC Companion takes the model number from.
Sent from my (fake) LT18i using XDA
I am trying to repair via PCC (hoping it will solve my persistent wifi issue)but always getting an error in the preparing step..can someone help me?Is it due to some authentication with the Sale ID or country or region and incompatibility with the official Nordic ICS?
Hello everybody,
As i don't have enough messages to answer on the development thread, i post a few information here.
On my Z bought on a xperia store (lock bootloader but unlockable, french version (I think it is a worldwide one...) ) i runned the exploit, and it do work!
But as some comment said, the NFC stopped to work (only bug so far...).
The error is simple: you can't 'check' the box in configuration.
The logcat is simple and say only a few information:
I/NfcService( 1102): Enabling NFC
E/NFCJNI ( 1102): phLibNfc_Mgt_ConfigureDriver() returned 0x0106[NFCSTATUS_INVALID_DEVICE]
W/NfcService( 1102): Error enabling NFC
I don't know if i can help. But here are the few informations i have =)
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for creating this root method.
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?
robogo1982 said:
Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
please check p.m.!
gm007 said:
Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SuperUser is there, just no apps have root access. None.
In process of flashing back to stock and going all over again.
EDIT: restored with SUS and rooted again with this method. All seems good so far.
Thanks for the tip, it works like before now.
And root is correctly working
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
Worked like a charm, and thanks for the tip to fix NFC! This is very valuable to me, my bootloader isn't unlockable (I'm hoping a carrier unlock will help there, but Vodafone Ireland claim they don't have the NUCs yet).
AW: About goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit on C6603 / 10.1.A.1.350
No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.
How exactly do you remove a directory like that?
Use root explorer.. Worked like a charm
I didn't remove it I just renamed it to usf1 it worked! But there are a lot of files in that folder. Is it not important?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
schaggo said:
No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I take it your talking about official bootloader unlocking? Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
Hi everyone
I'm new at this root things so I would like to make a couple of questions if you don't mind...
I have a SIM Free UK Xperia Z, so I think my bootloader is unlockable. The thing is I don't want to do it (at least for now) because I will loose DRM keys, BE2, and my warranty...
1- Can I root using this method without unlocking the booloader?
2- If I root my phone with this method I mantain my DRM keys, BE2 and can restore it like when it came from factory?
Thanks in advance
1. Yes
2.Yes
nazrin313 said:
1. Yes
2.Yes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks
One last question.
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?
AW: About goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit on C6603 / 10.1.A.1.350
jayman1986 said:
Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I covered this in my initial post: recognized elite Android god Entropy512 himself, stated repeadetly, that bootloader security on Qualcomm devices is very strong. If it gets broken (this is what you ask/hope for) then it's usually because the manufacturer ****ed up Qcomms security. Sony, so it seems, does not have done that so an "unofficial" unlock or "bootloader crack" is very unlikely on the current devices, such as the Xperia T and Xperia Z.
---------- Post added at 05:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:25 PM ----------
JPWOA said:
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most likely, yes. Or better: usually, yes, exemptions exempt. You will be able to update and keep root using the help and procedures which will be published in this forum.
hi all, i having the problem with nfc after root, and unable to find the data/usf.
my data folder is empty......
i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee333/ri1030/Other/rojak/Screenshot_2013-03-19-15-44-50_zps9dc2bef7.png
Sorry ubanle to post link
Make sure your file explorer is configured to access system directories (such as /data) in root mode. You may need to change a setting to enable root access.
/data is definitely not empty, it's filled with plenty of other stuff.
Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
Link
Exciting!
Yes, it is 4.4.4, and it will bring us the new Z3 UI, and some Z3 features.
Bird40 said:
Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
Link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure you are not being a bit previous? My Z2 is SGP512, not SGP521! Hope you are right though
UPDATE: Doh! Just realized that both are valid
Very good news
Finally!
Sent from my SGP521 using Tapatalk
The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
pdes said:
The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, try this one. They're not going to push the 4.4.4 and will go straight to 5L next year
New version
New version
Link
Has anyone been able to update? Mine just failes
Sent fra min D6503 via Tapatalk
Installed and working properly, we only need to root :good:
Bird40 said:
Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
Link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, i already got it, any one has recovery?
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
chesterr said:
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But it is compatible? Now try but could
So, what do you guys think about this update? Is it really worth it? Curious to know.
The biggest reason for me to change was to get Remote Play to link with my PS4. Also, the applications button is now shifted to the middle of the bottom edge. Other than that, I haven't noticed any huge changes that blew me away.
Remote Play is pretty cool though, tried it out for a little bit last night and it was good enough to play Call of Duty campaign mode.
chesterr said:
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
Moscow Desire said:
Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea it did ask me about ramdisk btw, guess I'm just gonna wait till PRF Creator tool to be updated,
chesterr said:
Yea it did ask me about ramdisk btw, guess I'm just gonna wait till PRF Creator tool to be updated,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, technically, it's not such a big deal, to swap kernels/ramdisk with an unlocked bootloader. It's a simple edit. But, at this point, it would mean unlocking bootloader, and losing DRM keys (still not sure what functions besides some lost advanced camera functions, not that anybody uses the camera anyhow except for skype).
Under the old rooting, it used an exploit to modify ramdisk, (and install the necessary apps), without unlocking bootloader via an exploit.
As for me, I will wait a couple weeks and see if there's a new exploit. If not, well, I will do the above method.
Moscow Desire said:
Well, technically, it's not such a big deal, to swap kernels/ramdisk with an unlocked bootloader. It's a simple edit. But, at this point, it would mean unlocking bootloader, and losing DRM keys (still not sure what functions besides some lost advanced camera functions, not that anybody uses the camera anyhow except for skype).
Under the old rooting, it used an exploit to modify ramdisk, (and install the necessary apps), without unlocking bootloader via an exploit.
As for me, I will wait a couple weeks and see if there's a new exploit. If not, well, I will do the above method.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Basically DRM keys are used to see if you have unlocked the device (in the past). So mainly for Sony to check if your warranty is still valid.
There is a tool that will backup your DRM keys though, and can restore it too. You just need root for that (just downgrade, root, backup keys and upgrade again) Just Google Xperia DRM backup and you're bound to find out
Hi guys
I don't know if this is common sense, but when I asked here, I was told my device would be bricked (can't update to newer software when they arrives like Android L). So this might not be helpful to a lot, but it is to me and might be to new people who seek info on their new device and still want to make sure they can update.
I just wrote to customer support and asked if their was any way to update my device with an unlocked bootloader. They told me that I can't update from phone, neither from PC companion. But was told I was still able to download Flashtool and update my device from there.
So hope I helped someone to make sure it works!
When ur phone is bricked u cant update, only thing u can do is to give it to your dog to play with.
But its right with unlocked bootloader u can update via flash, cwm ect which u should do anyway or what would be the reason to unlock it.
IThe only thing u loose is the sony stock stuff like camera app and some more havent had time to read about.
Google the word brick btw
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app
"Sony" and "open" a difficult relationship
casis86 said:
When ur phone is bricked u cant update, only thing u can do is to give it to your dog to play with.
But its right with unlocked bootloader u can update via flash, cwm ect which u should do anyway or what would be the reason to unlock it.
IThe only thing u loose is the sony stock stuff like camera app and some more havent had time to read about.
Google the word brick btw
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why do you lose sony stock stuff when you unlock bootloader ?
georgebest said:
Why do you lose sony stock stuff when you unlock bootloader ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As I understand it you lose your DRM keys. Those keys are unrecoverable and reduces your camera in darkness and audio.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
This page contains the latest zip file to restore drm functions. All you need to do now is to do a factory reset and flash the zip,no more back and forth with firmware versions and such.
Like so many others, I unlocked my Z3 D6653's bootloader before Sony made the announcement on their page that unlocking the bootloader will result in losing DRM keys and therefore also losing nice phone features like x-reality, super vivid, low light camera algorithms, Bravia Engine etc..
After a few months of waiting, someone from here actually may have found some sort of solution (or workaround) .. view full thread here if you're interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
The instructions for Sony Xperia's vary.. but after a handful of trial and error, I managed to get mine to work by following this instruction from the same thread above:
Quote:
Originally Posted by boolee
1.Flash ftf file "23.0.1.A.5.77" by Flashtool. - Wipe appslog, cache, data - and reset customizations
2.Relock bootloader by Flashtool.
3.Flash ftf file "23.0.1.A.5.77" by Flashtool AGAIN. - Wipe appslog, cache, data
4.Unlock bootloader by Flashtool.
5.Flash boot.img "AndroPlusKernel v12" by Fastboot.
6.Install DRM restore zip by TWRP.
7.reboot.
Requirements:
Unlocked bootloader
flashtool
.77 based firmware for D6653 (I tried several firmwares but the one that worked for me was the .77 firmware for PH market downloaded from flashtool)
AndrosPlusKernel v15 (extracted boot.img from the zip to be flashed)
DRM restore zip from that original thread above (placed in sd card)
Note - Key here is to not restart/boot the phone after each step in the instructions above. Just keep phone off and unplugged after each step. I realized that leaving the phone connected in flashmode for a while will make it boot, so I just unplugged it while waiting for flashtool to prepare FTF for flashing. Then plug it in again with vol down button pressed.
Results:
Unlike my previous attempts of trying to recover DRM functions, I did not see any difference using the Album app, no matter what settings I changed in display. (xreality, super vivid etc) But after following the steps above, I immediately see changes when I change the display settings. Changing the settings and going back to the Album app, I see that the pictures will darken or lighten a bit depending on what I choose. I have yet to try Miracast or PS4 remote as I do not have any of those hardware to test.
Warning:
Now, I am not saying that this will work for everybody. It worked for me and hopefully it will also work for those who have gone and unlocked their BL and ended up with a phone with lesser features. I am not saying that you should go ahead and unlock your BL.
Notes:
If you're willing to try the steps, you may want to thank the original thread starter from the link above. Also, please post feedbacks here and give info of what version of Z3 you are using. The original thread is a bit of a jungle with all Z users posting all sorts of info.
I am not taking any credit for the instructions or tools, just merely passing information along to my fellow z3 users.
The drm function has also worked for me on. 77 firmware.
Thanks mate taking your time to post instructions for others benefit
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app
If I haven't unlocked my bootloader how do I unlock without losing drm Keys?
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app
veeny101 said:
If I haven't unlocked my bootloader how do I unlock without losing drm Keys?
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As of the moment, there is no way of unlocking BL without losing drm keys.
So I have to unlock, lose my drm Keys then follow this steps to get it back?
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app
veeny101 said:
So I have to unlock, lose my drm Keys then follow this steps to get it back?
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wait for more feedback from other users before you go ahead and do that.
veeny101 said:
So I have to unlock, lose my drm Keys then follow this steps to get it back?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is NOT really restore DRM !
Once you UL all DRM will be destroy.
This only copy a patched drm lib so the drm function work again, so drm "function" restore.
Ok. So how's the low light camera?
Sent from my D6653 using XDA Free mobile app
johan8 said:
This is NOT really restore DRM !
Once you UL all DRM will be destroy.
This only copy a patched drm lib so the drm function work again, so drm "function" restore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any way to compare DRM vs. patched DRM?
Due to it being unique for every device, it will always compare differently.
I have seen this a couple of days ago, I was actually wondering if Remote Play (PS4) gets restored as well. I know it is not specified in the patch thread, but would be the only feature left out from this fix! Has anyone tried to use it?
do we really need AndroPlusKernel v12 kernel for this?
I can confirm PS4 Remote play doesn't work after doing this, it still shows C-80F80A01 error.
hackarchive said:
do we really need AndroPlusKernel v12 kernel for this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not really..you can try experimenting with a rom of your choice..
yikuncc said:
I can confirm PS4 Remote play doesn't work after doing this, it still shows C-80F80A01 error.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the update..
That's good to know I paid $630 for this phone and even though I'm not a gamer I don't want to lose any features that are built in.
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app
Where I can find the (.77 FTF) for D6603. 93? Thank you!
Note 4, SM-910C Model.
charlypaez said:
Where I can find the (.77 FTF) for D6603. 93? Thank you!
Note 4, SM-910C Model.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just use flashtool
dashrink said:
Just use flashtool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm trying to do a restore of DRM Functions with @AndroPlus Steps.. But I don't know where I can find the FTF file for this... My Model is D6603 (.93)...
yikuncc said:
I can confirm PS4 Remote play doesn't work after doing this, it still shows C-80F80A01 error.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine also after doing this. All other features are pretty much useless for me. X reality and super vivid only works using the stock album but i use third party aps to view pictures. And i dont take pictures at dark places. It is not worth the effort if you dont use these features. I want the remote play fixed
Sent from my D6633 using Tapatalk 2
After numerous tries i finally successfully restored DRM functions - the trick for me was to not turn the device on.
Now i'm wondering, can i flash new versions of the kernel(Andro) and other flashables, without losing the DRM funcions. Should i reflash the DRM.zip every time i flash some a new version of the kernel or it's just 1 time thing?