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How to Root the ASUS Transformer

This thread is dedicated to helping you root your ASUS Transformer. Either method may not work if you are using a device with serial number 'B70' or above.
If you have updated your Transformer to 8.6.5.21 using the latest OTA, please install the downgrade-fix below, 8.6.6.19, to successfully use Razorclaw.
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Razorclaw: http://androidroot.mobi/2011/11/14/introducing-razorclaw-v1
It is extremely important you read the Razorclaw documentation in full.
Update to 8.6.5.13: http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?..
Update to 8.6.5.19/Fix for 8.6.5.21 users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
You must update to 8.6.5.13 to update to 8.6.5.19.
NVFlash: http://www.xda-developers.com/nvflash.zip
NVFlash ROM's: PRIME and Revolver
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Unbrick Your Device / How to use NVFlash
In the unlikely event you brick your device, don't worry, it can be saved. It's very easy. Please download NVFlash and any ROM flashable using NVFlash above, and follow the steps below.
Put your device in APX mode: Connect your device to your computer via USB and power on the device holding both the Power and Volume Up buttons for about 3-5 seconds. The screen will remain black.
Install the required drivers for APX: If you haven't installed them already, find your “APX” device in Device Manager and update driver manually, pointing it at usbpcdriver in the nvflash.zip.
Prepare your ROM: Download your chosen NVFlash ROM and place the system.img, recovery.img, and boot.img in the nvflashtf directory. "/nvflash/nvflashtf/".
Start the process: Run download.sh (Linux only) or download.bat (Windows only) to start the process.
NOTE: NVFLASH CAN ONLY BE USED ON AN SBK1 DEVICE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DEVICE IS COMPATIBLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS METHOD.

Razorclaw's tool is the easiest way to root and I think Prime does allow to OC (its in the Prime Tweaks options...)

i used razorclaw and rooted succesfully. How do i install cwm now?

Tzeunis said:
i used razorclaw and rooted succesfully. How do i install cwm now?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
Mad simple.
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This is a very well thought out thread with a great layout. However, the Razorclaw app and Recovery Installer app method is much much much easier. No computer needed. No drivers or cables needed. Just your TF and a connection.
These 2 apps need to be added to the reference thread. The info there is outdated.

that was an older method..razorclaw is more convenient,no pc,no cable.IMO there isn't needed a tuto for root,because is too simple...install an pak...install anotheer one to have cwm...that's it!!

Thank you all for informing me this information is now out of date. It will be updated soon.

nothin' mate,it is very easy now with that!the only problem,not for me,is the future asus's ota that can brick the device if we return to stock and upgrade from asus....

Why worry about an OTA update when the devs will have an ICS build out before ASUS?

infact for me it isn't a problem,but i red that for some people is bad don'r receive ota asus anymore.personally i go with revolver,until fabio released an ics build!

sert00 said:
nothin' mate,it is very easy now with that!the only problem,not for me,is the future asus's ota that can brick the device if we return to stock and upgrade from asus....
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can you specify that? you say, it is not always possible to flash a stock rom and then recieve ota updates? let us suggest, ics comes out from asus. then i am not able to switch back to stock and get the ics update?
is there a thread where this topic is discussed? ididnt find any unfortunately..

jdubau55 said:
Why worry about an OTA update when the devs will have an ICS build out before ASUS?
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I agree. Not gonna do the OTA myself. Will wait for Revolver ICS upgrade. It will be better anyway.

jyams said:
I agree. Not gonna do the OTA myself. Will wait for Revolver ICS upgrade. It will be better anyway.
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My biggest concern is if something happens to it and I need to claim it on warranty, or I brick it somehow. Mine is B90 so I'll have no way to recover it if I root :s

help!
after i put my tf on apx mode and click backup and root the toolkit starts the rooting but at some point i get this message:
could not find modded image program cannot continue
and then i get :
modified boot could not be created program cannot continue
.....................................................................................
what should i do ?!? i want rooted tf with revolver !!!

hey I just bought atrnsformer tab and I want to install different toms on it.. But this tutorial says it is defunct.. Does it still work? Or what??

BossNexusS said:
hey I just bought atrnsformer tab and I want to install different toms on it.. But this tutorial says it is defunct.. Does it still work? Or what??
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Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347388

baseballfanz said:
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347388
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Thank you very much
Sent from your bedroom with my GT-I9100
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baseballfanz said:
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347388
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Hey i know noob question.. but i just got the transformer tab and its an 8.4... build.. how do i get it to the 8.6..19 build?! i searched their site too and i cant find anything.. please help
NVM i gots it ......................................................

BossNexusS said:
Hey i know noob question.. but i just got the transformer tab and its an 8.4... build.. how do i get it to the 8.6..19 build?! i searched their site too and i cant find anything.. please help
NVM i gots it ......................................................
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This method works, but an update is coming when I get clearance to add Razorclaw. Sorry for the wait.

samcaplat said:
This method works, but an update is coming when I get clearance to add Razorclaw. Sorry for the wait.
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Please have it soon! Throw it into a video to ahaha. I have a feeling the girlfriend is getting me the transformer for xmas.

jtc42 said:
My biggest concern is if something happens to it and I need to claim it on warranty, or I brick it somehow. Mine is B90 so I'll have no way to recover it if I root :s
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My understanding is that once you are rooted any unroot method should work to bring you back regardless of the model number. I haven't had the need to revert back. I also have a B90 and am rooted with CWR. There are two threads about unrooting in this thread that people claim success but have yet to figure out if anyone had a B90. I'm assuming soon people will try to unroot now that a lot more people probably own a B90 model.

help!
after i put my tf on apx mode and click backup and root the toolkit starts the rooting but at some point i get this message:
could not find modded image program cannot continue
and then i get :
modified boot could not be created program cannot continue
.................................................. ...................................
what should i do ?!? i want rooted tf with revolver !!!

[Q] System update downloaded - what's in this?

Just got a message on my phone that says "System update downloaded; Touch to install".
Is this a Samsung or a Sprint thing?
Any ideas what is in this update?
Will this undo the root privileges I currently have?

Mondoz said:
Just got a message on my phone that says "System update downloaded; Touch to install".
Is this a Samsung or a Sprint thing?
Any ideas what is in this update?
Will this undo the root privileges I currently have?
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If you're rooted, it definitely isn't a Samsung thing because you can't get OTA updates if you're rooted.

runedrune said:
If you're rooted, it definitely isn't a Samsung thing because you can't get OTA updates if you're rooted.
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Why is that?

Mondoz said:
Why is that?
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It is possible to be rooted and have "official" phone status (able to receive OTA updates)
see:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40819876

darrendm said:
It is possible to be rooted and have "official" phone status (able to receive OTA updates)
see:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40819876
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Not for me. i9500.

anyway to get rid of the ota update notification on the pull down menu? i tried to rename the file in /system/etc/security but that didn't seems to work. I also deleted the file from /cache.

Mondoz said:
Just got a message on my phone that says "System update downloaded; Touch to install".
Is this a Samsung or a Sprint thing?
Any ideas what is in this update?
Will this undo the root privileges I currently have?
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should be new updates :laugh::laugh: try to install... but if ur really rooted u shoudnt get auto updates,, may be u didnt root it fully

I received this update also. Will not remove root. It actually sped up my phone. No longer laggy and is very responsive. On sprint also
sent from SGS4

tornado92 said:
should be new updates :laugh::laugh: try to install... but if ur really rooted u shoudnt get auto updates,, may be u didnt root it fully
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Titanium Backup and Adaway seem to work; is there a way to see if it's not "fully" rooted?

Mondoz said:
Titanium Backup and Adaway seem to work; is there a way to see if it's not "fully" rooted?
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There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.

runedrune said:
There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.
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That's what I figured, but I thought I would humor him.

tornado92 said:
should be new updates :laugh::laugh: try to install... but if ur really rooted u shoudnt get auto updates,, may be u didnt root it fully
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Rubbish! You can root your phone and still have a status of Official and counter of zero which will give you the updates (update will in most cases remove root). Just check some of the stickies in the dev section.

why i never got auto updates after rooted then
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There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.
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runedrune said:
There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.
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sometimes i found out that after rooting some apps didn't work still.. but after i install busy box it starts working.. like unlocking apps.. i thought like that he may not be rooted well still:laugh::laugh::laugh:

tornado92 said:
why i never got auto updates after rooted then
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Because you need to follow a root method that sets your status back to Official etc... It is all in the stickes.....

chippyuk said:
Rubbish! You can root your phone and still have a status of Official and counter of zero which will give you the updates (update will in most cases remove root). Just check some of the stickies in the dev section.
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Depends on if you have an i9505 or i9500.

runedrune said:
Depends on if you have an i9505 or i9500.
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Really, because after just looking at 2 threads in the i9500 section I can see a way fo doing it on the 9500, cannot verify it works as have the 9505 but the info is there. I am easily able to get to this state on my i9505.
Point is, that people post things without reading up or knowing the full facts, this provides false information for others. If you are not 100% sure then do not post or mention that the info is as far as you know...

chippyuk said:
Really, because after just looking at 2 threads in the i9500 section I can see a way fo doing it on the 9500, cannot verify it works as have the 9505 but the info is there. I am easily able to get to this state on my i9505.
Point is, that people post things without reading up or knowing the full facts, this provides false information for others. If you are not 100% sure then do not post or mention that the info is as far as you know...
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I'd love to see this thread but I can't seem to find it.

runedrune said:
I'd love to see this thread but I can't seem to find it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258571

Definitely broke my root. No titanium backup or SU...

Bootloader Unlocked!

Hello,
Recently managed to get my hands on a Z3 via Three UK and even though the Z3 isn't listed on the Sony Developers website as a phone you can unlock, if you follow the procedures for the Z3 Compact it takes your IMEI and unlocks perfectly fine.
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same goes to Z2 & Z1 earlier. Not listed but unlockable. Maybe they not prepare the database to store unlocked IMEI list for Z3 yet
Btw, did u check whether X-reality,super vivid & screen mirrorring are still working as drm keys are wiped during unlocking. i dn want miss these features for this newborn beauty

Three is selling the Z3? Damn it's not even listed on their site or anything, did you go into one of their stores and luck out on them having stock?
Also, nice. Might unlock mine soon when interesting development arrives for our devices.

monx® said:
same goes to Z2 & Z1 earlier. Not listed but unlockable. Maybe they not prepare the database to store unlocked IMEI list for Z3 yet
Btw, did u check whether X-reality,super vivid & screen mirrorring are still working as drm keys are wiped during unlocking. i dn want miss these features for this newborn beauty
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I haven't checked, though those features are still present. Checking through the various screen modes I can't see any discernible difference between them. Screen mirroring I can't test as I've nothing to test it with.
SammyXNA said:
Three is selling the Z3? Damn it's not even listed on their site or anything, did you go into one of their stores and luck out on them having stock?
Also, nice. Might unlock mine soon when interesting development arrives for our devices.
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I knew three had them in, stores took delivery of them all today, though they have been rather quiet about the launch and the website hasn't even been updated. They DO have them though, I had to pester my local store to actually bring one out, but I got there in the end! I did make a point of saying that if it was another iPhone launch things would be different.
600 Minutes, All you can eat everything else is £38 a month.
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Both come with a free phone.
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If u cant see any diff means the features arent working :angel:
ORIGINAL IMAGE FOR TESTING HERE

good to see you lurking in the area @monx® as I patiently await my preorder.. was hoping the z3 would be monxified as soon as possible [emoji106]

monx® said:
same goes to Z2 & Z1 earlier. Not listed but unlockable. Maybe they not prepare the database to store unlocked IMEI list for Z3 yet
Btw, did u check whether X-reality,super vivid & screen mirrorring are still working as drm keys are wiped during unlocking. i dn want miss these features for this newborn beauty
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Z3 Compact has shown up on http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

for those who has unlocked their bootloader, i need some help to test this stock rooting kernel + recovery HERE
tqvm!

So like some of the carrier based phones had bootloader unlock allow as No. Is it the same guys?
Do you see any significant difference in camera? cause It was slightly affected. Not that noticeable though.

I have a carrier-based phone but mine is set to unlock allowed: Yes
I have unlocked my Z3 via sony website and have rooted it with monx img

hello with Unlocked Bootloader have lost anything apart the warranty?
thank you

multima-alex said:
hello with Unlocked Bootloader have lost anything apart the warranty?
thank you
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Didn't notice any changes really..
camera still works fine..
xreality and other display settings still working
haven't checked track ID drm functions
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vidge1111 said:
Didn't notice any changes really..
camera still works fine..
xreality and other display settings still working
haven't checked track ID drm functions
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drm used to what?
thank you

I am having a problem
It says my bootloader is unlocked but when I try to fastboot it just says < waiting for device > and then nothing happens. Any ideas?

houseaddict said:
It says my bootloader is unlocked but when I try to fastboot it just says < waiting for device > and then nothing happens. Any ideas?
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have u tried installed android sdk and updating the usb driver to enable fastboot on your pc?
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multima-alex said:
drm used to what?
thank you
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some say track ID app stops working after unlocking bootloader, but then I haven't checked. Same people will recommend using soundhound for ID'ing music.
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vidge1111 said:
have u tried installed android sdk and updating the usb driver to enable fastboot on your pc?
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some say track ID app stops working after unlocking bootloader, but then I haven't checked. Same people will recommend using soundhound for ID'ing music.
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Or just use google now. That does it too.

vidge1111 said:
have u tried installed android sdk and updating the usb driver to enable fastboot on your pc?
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some say track ID app stops working after unlocking bootloader, but then I haven't checked. Same people will recommend using soundhound for ID'ing music.
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I have not installed the SDK, in fact I don't really see a way to install it, looks to me like you just copy the files somewhere to use it?
I have the adb drivers installed using the following package : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

I followed the instructions from another post, I downloaded the eclipse android sdk and installed it. After that, I updated the usb driver to support fastboot. A bit more complicated than the one you followed but it worked for me.
Have you tried running installer and cmd as administrator?
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Does anyone have a definitive list of what is, or might be, affected?
I am desperate for root but if it's gonna kill the camera or anything important, I'll wait until someone finds an exploit. If it's crap like TrackID, Walkman, or Sony's Unlimited stuff I don't care, the reason I want root is to get rid of that stuff anyway!

vidge1111 said:
I followed the instructions from another post, I downloaded the eclipse android sdk and installed it. After that, I updated the usb driver to support fastboot. A bit more complicated than the one you followed but it worked for me.
Have you tried running installer and cmd as administrator?
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Yes ran as adminstrator, can you elucidate on how to update the usb driver? I believe the batch file I referenced does do that but I can check.

Lollipop 🍭 5.1 LB New Root Method!

#LOCKED BOOTLOADER
First of all you need to be on Lollipop 5.0.2 with Root and Recovery installed.
If you don't how to Root and install Recovery on 5.0.2 then follow this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60727896
Instructions :
1. Download 5.1 ftf ROM
2. Flash the ROM via Flashtool and EXCLUDE Kernel only
3. Boot in TWRP Recovery and flash a flashable SuperSU zip which you can download from here:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
4. Flash the ROM again via Flashtool BUT this time EXCLUDE EVERYTHING EXCEPT Kernel and UNCHECK wipe data/wipe cache
5. Install SuperSU app and chose Normal mode
6. Hit the Thanks button ? and ENJOY your Android Lollipop 5.1 with Root and Recovery!
### if you want to update via OTA and maintain Root and Recovery follow this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61940178
If I helped, leave a thanks! ?

Have you tested it working?

vikrant7027 said:
Have you tested it working?
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It worked for me
If I helped, leave a thanks! ?

AK2H said:
It worked for me
If I helped, leave a thanks!
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I will test and report

vikrant7027 said:
I will test and report
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Dude, this method works for you?

I got a bootloop using this method. I have tried 3 times but unfortunatly it's not working for me

AK2H said:
It worked for me
If I helped, leave a thanks!
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Not working for me....got a bootloop
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luiscarlospv said:
Dude, this method works for you?
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No

You need custom kernel with built in recovery to use this method. For locked bootloaders, your method is useless as you will remove recovery during 2nd step. I would advise to bring down this topic as users with LB will end up with unrooted and unrootable 5.1.1 FW. You should use update via pre-rooted package instead.
For unlocked bootloader you just flash new ROM, boot custom kernel, install root.. Nothing new here

Just follow this guide. It works fine on Lollipop 5.1.1, I did it on my phone without problem, however, do a backup before you try it.

AK2H said:
First of all you need to be on Lollipop 5.0.2 with Root and Recovery installed.
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If you already have this, why not just use the PRF creator? Seems to me that method saves a couple of steps and it worked fine for me when upgrading to 5.02 and 5.1.1.

This method requires an unlocked boatloader. OP please mentioned that in your post
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For whoever is scared unlocking bootloader. Just use flashtool.. You can lock it again.. Its so simple just 1 click

shofiul1994 said:
For whoever is scared unlocking bootloader. Just use flashtool.. You can lock it again.. Its so simple just 1 click
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I don't think flashtool backups your TA partition. So if you didn't backup your TA before unlocking the boatloader, congratulations you have just lost your DRM keys forever
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kamalmawa said:
I don't think flashtool backups your TA partition. So if you didn't backup your TA before unlocking the boatloader, congratulations you have just lost your DRM keys forever
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it does.. Mine i have unlocked and relocked like 100 times

Tried and successed
tried and successed

shofiul1994 said:
it does.. Mine i have unlocked and relocked like 100 times
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Have you checked your DRM key status? It should look like this.
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Lockin your bootloader does NOT restore TA partition. It just lockes the bootloader again without the DRM keys. Use TA backup to backup before unlocking. See the comment and picture above. The first three lines should say (ok)..... If u get unknown error... Its impossible to restore your drm keys.... Unless u backed it up.

awh just checked and ya its unknown error.. What did i lose when i lost the drm key??
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nvm will do a google search i dont really care for all that
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so what exactly did i lose along with drm keys? As far as i know i lost nothing. I get the official updates and everything works just fine.

shofiul1994 said:
awh just checked and ya its unknown error.. What did i lose when i lost the drm key??
nvm will do a google search i dont really care for all that
so what exactly did i lose along with drm keys? As far as i know i lost nothing. I get the official updates and everything works just fine.
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Sony Bionz X image processing engine which helps to reduce the noise etc in your camera, noise cancelling, x reality super vivid image enhancement, PlayStation play etc. There are few threads around how to restore those lost DRM protected features but I'm not sure they are 100% working.
Have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
Like the person above said locking your bootloader doesn't restore your DRM keys. It just sets your bootloader status to locked, which helps you to use official Sony update services such as Sony PC companion. Always remember to research before any modifications.
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kamalmawa said:
Sony Bionz X image processing engine which helps to reduce the noise etc in your camera, noise cancelling, x reality super vivid image enhancement, PlayStation play etc. There are few threads around how to restore those lost DRM protected features but I'm not sure they are 100% working.
Have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
Like the person above said locking your bootloader doesn't restore your DRM keys. It just sets your bootloader status to locked, which helps you to use official Sony update services such as Sony PC companion. Always remember to research before any modifications.
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that was really helpful.. So i just lost the x reality engine.. thats bad. Hope i can restore it

Root and bootloader unlock discussions

Because "Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is that your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting. ", I feel this needs it's own thread instead of this one oem-unlock-bootloader-preserving-drm, which was originally discussing DRM warranty.
I want to discuss if it is possible and how it would be done. It is not yet listed on Sony's webpage with phone and other devices which support unlock bootloader. I will try to root and unlock bootloader this weekend, I will try using the same method as for z3c.

i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.

M!tch said:
i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.
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For backup from my old Z3C i use with success Helim app
Hispanico

I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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EDIT: I backed up the phone using adb.
Code:
adb backup -all -f c:\path\path\your_file.ab
And how to install Google USB drivers manually: http://visualgdb.com/KB/usbdebug-manual/

itaq said:
I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
Sent from my Nexus 5

how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet

Sony now lists the Z5 (not compact, but should apply the same way) on their unlocking
shafiq01 said:
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
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As an FYI
Sony now lists the Z5 (not compact, but should apply the same way) on their unlocking site:
"To be able to unlock your Xperia Z5, prepare it by following these steps:
1.Go into Settings > About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable developer options.
2.From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM unlocking"
So it looks like this is all that´s required, no more code requesting process like on previous devices. However, nothing specific mentioned on the DRM aspect.. I have checked the option, still had "myXperia" enabled and all was good. Also, have not seen a difference in Camera quality, but would not bet on it...

but did you root your z5c?

M!tch said:
but did you root your z5c?
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Nope, did not root it, would not know how... would depend on a guide/software posted somewhere here on XDA... And I am not brave enough to brick my phone just yet

M!tch said:
but did you root your z5c?
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I have not yet done it but as soon as they release a recovey ROM, I will try all the old things in case something might work.
shafiq01 said:
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
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I just followed the guide for z3c, it accepted my IMEI. But as already stated, you can now unlock OEM for all z5 models. Here is the link: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/. I don't know if it worked because when I started my phone again, it rested to it's original state and I had restore from a backup.
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thesebastian said:
I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I want to try this but as you said, I need a recovery ROM first.

I'm still new to the whole Sony Xperia world, please correct me if I am wrong but would not this be the place to look for ROMs? http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/

These are just the methods to enter the flash mode

Guys help please. When I check in service menu there is ,,bootloader unlockable: NO''
I need to have root. If I use this guide ( http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-compact/ ) it will unlock bootloader? Also, there is NO in service menu but I have code from sony to unlock from their website/email. Help?
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michal89chz said:
Guys help please. When I check in service menu there is ,,bootloader unlockable: NO''
I need to have root. If I use this guide ( http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-compact/ ) it will unlock bootloader? Also, there is NO in service menu but I have code from sony to unlock from their website/email. Help?
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If it says bootloader unlock allowed: NO there is absolutely nothing you can do to change it to bootloader unlock allowed:YES it's impossible. Only way is to change your z5 for another one that says bootloader unlock allowed: YES
Having a unlock code from sony won't make any difference either

Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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michal89chz said:
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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That is something we are all hoping for! There'll be a way to root eventually. Just needs time.

michal89chz said:
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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Possibly but I don't see why anybody would want to do that, because you wouldn't be able to run TWRP, flash a different kernel or anything really.
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I need root for some aps.
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michal89chz said:
I need root for some aps.
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Me too... But I think the lollipop line is dead. The customization is horrible, extreme battery drain, etc. I hope, the Sony sw developers focus to the Marshmallow project.