Hi Guys,
I've just Flashed a .253 firmware using Flashtool and found that the Bravia Engine 2 is not working. Tried a second ftf and the same.
This phone's Bootloader has not been unlocked.
Any ideas?
paulrgod said:
Hi Guys,
I've just Flashed a .253 firmware using Flashtool and found that the Bravia Engine 2 is not working. Tried a second ftf and the same.
This phone's Bootloader has not been unlocked.
Any ideas?
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Have you tried checking the status of your DRM keys to make sure they are still ok? You can do this from the service tests. And does Track ID still work?
xfile087 said:
Have you tried checking the status of your DRM keys to make sure they are still ok? You can do this from the service tests. And does Track ID still work?
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Thanks i'll check what am i looking for in the service menu?
paulrgod said:
Thanks i'll check what am i looking for in the service menu?
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I believe if you go into security you should see MARLIN as OK and Active. Then if you go into Verify Certificates you should see some certificates, though I think the first part with MARLIN being OK is more important as even with unlocked bootloader mine shows certificates.
xfile087 said:
I believe if you go into security you should see MARLIN as OK and Active. Then if you go into Verify Certificates you should see some certificates, though I think the first part with MARLIN being OK is more important as even with unlocked bootloader mine shows certificates.
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OK thanks for the help - All seems to check out and TrackID is working.
I think BE2 is working for Video's but not for Images viewed in the Gallery...Very odd...
paulrgod said:
OK thanks for the help - All seems to check out and TrackID is working.
I think BE2 is working for Video's but not for Images viewed in the Gallery...Very odd...
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Sometimes on mine it happens so fast I can't tell it's working? Then other times I can see it get applied. Maybe it's just that? Otherwise have you tried a reboot, that might help?
xfile087 said:
Sometimes on mine it happens so fast I can't tell it's working? Then other times I can see it get applied. Maybe it's just that? Otherwise have you tried a reboot, that might help?
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Yeah i've seen that occur before but i have 2 XZ's side by side, and the stock images look exactly the same as the other XZ with BE2 turned off (this was a 3 UK version that recieved the update OTA) - It's a little hard to tell but i'm sure it's working ok with the HD landscape video...Reboot is just same :/
Hmmm, i've just done a Factory Reset and it's now working - must have been some odd Glitch!
Anyway - thanks for your help!
All working as normal now!
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Yes everyone now knows that unlocking the bootloader breaks camera, but strangely not with the elves and t-rex stuff, as I was still able to take pictures as long as those filters were on. I just clicked on the t-rex picture in the widget. I really think this is a bug and not related to sony software or else why would pictures of t-rex on my desktop computer still work? running the.34 uk unbranded firmware on C6903.
Also worth noting, I forgot to yank my 64gb micro sd card, and it isn't erased.
Timeshift also work, but it's not really news, Doomlord has posted it before somewhere
help
krabappel2548 said:
Timeshift also work, but it's not really news, Doomlord has posted it before somewhere
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Please how can i bring back camera fonctionality with my unlock bootloader no backup ta partion .
Don't know if there is a way but as a warning to everyone else, you should always backup your TA partition before messing around with the bootloader. In fact, it's so easy, that you should back it up even if you don't.
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kiyael said:
Please how can i bring back camera fonctionality with my unlock bootloader no backup ta partion .
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Impossible for now, Sony are aware of the problem though, they will likely sort it out soonish.
Rekoil said:
Impossible for now, Sony are aware of the problem though, they will likely sort it out soonish.
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Ok ! Thank's for replying !
It's working again! Even after getting my drm keys lost, BE2 is working after the 4.4 update! still having BL unlocked, running stock kernel not rooted
I was hoping for this after reading this tweet from DooMLoRD some time ago.
Anyone else confirm it? If so, my bootloader will remain unlocked after rooting KitKat.
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Works. Unlocked bootloader, 10.5.A.0.230 Generich Schweiz and DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel -> link
even in movies?
So we can use any custom kernel and bravia engine works?
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will this only work if you are previously unlock the bootloader then upgrade to KitKat
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will it also work if you unlock the bootloader after you upgrade to KitKat ?
ari197 said:
will this only work if you are previously unlock the bootloader then upgrade to KitKat
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will it also work if you unlock the bootloader after you upgrade to KitKat ?
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More sounds like as long as you have 4.4, DRM stuffs like BE2 will work anyway. Awaiting for confirmation from devs.
maybe someone who claims it to be working can post before and after pictures of BE? although it can be easily done with PS, im sure no one here is immature enough to pull of something like that. :angel:
bump up!!
m really interested in this.... devlprs pls confirm
How can I know is working?
Upgrade to 4.4 and see if there's a difference in picture quality with bravia on and off.
cosminnn said:
How can I know is working?
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Take one screenshot of the same picture with BE off and one with BE on and compare them. It works.
neoxx3m said:
Take one screenshot of the same picture with BE off and one with BE on and compare them. It works.
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Hey bro can u post some proof.. Or can u test.. Even with videos.. I'm only asking coz i don've my device.. :silly:
tOrNadO™ said:
Hey bro can u post some proof.. Or can u test.. Even with videos.. I'm only asking coz i don've my device.. :silly:
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I will post screenshots tonight.
neoxx3m said:
Take one screenshot of the same picture with BE off and one with BE on and compare them. It works.
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correct me if I'm wrong .. but I think Bravia engine is a post-processing system .. so it doesn't really matter how you took the picture ..
you can actually notice some (subtle) changes happening when you look at the picture at Album with BE on ..
the same goes with Video ..
posting pictures here would not make any different, because the raw data is the same ..
neoxx3m said:
Take one screenshot of the same picture with BE off and one with BE on and compare them. It works.
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lol its doesnt work like that its post-processing engine that work on actual screen, not on images, you should take picture using camera not screenshot :]
ari197 said:
correct me if I'm wrong .. but I think Bravia engine is a post-processing system .. so it doesn't really matter how you took the picture ..
you can actually notice some (subtle) changes happening when you look at the picture at Album with BE on ..
the same goes with Video ..
posting pictures here would not make any different, because the raw data is the same ..
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Akinaro said:
lol its doesnt work like that its post-processing engine that work on actual screen, not on images, you should take picture using camera not screenshot :]
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You're both wrong. I didn't talk about taking pictures but on taking screenshots. It's different when u use screenshot option, u collect information in real time from ur screen so BE2 effects will be visible on screenshoot image. Take screenshot (in xperia album app) with on and off and compare it on ur PC.
There are a few things flashed to TA so it's possible, but wouldn't that work only if you flash using Emma?
As seus and pc companion don't work with unlocked bl.
The custom ftf around don't flash anything to ta.
I relocked bootloader and restored my Ta so can't say what it did as I wasn't paying attention, might be worth experimenting with.
Just a quick musing.
If it has restored drm, then I wonder if unlocking would improve camera quality on custom roms.
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Yeah!!!It's working again after installing kitkat.I have been waiting for this to happen for a long time.Welcome back BE2.
fards said:
There are a few things flashed to TA so it's possible, but wouldn't that work only if you flash using Emma?
As seus and pc companion don't work with unlocked bl.
The custom ftf around don't flash anything to ta.
I relocked bootloader and restored my Ta so can't say what it did as I wasn't paying attention, might be worth experimenting with.
Just a quick musing.
If it has restored drm, then I wonder if unlocking would improve camera quality on custom roms.
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I'd guess that it's removed the DRM checks from BE2 etc rather than restoring the DRM keys to the TA partition. I could be wrong, but it doesn't seem likely that the unique DRM keys could be generated and pushed to the TA partition by an update.
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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?
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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!
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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?
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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
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Has anyone been able to update? Mine just failes
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Installed and working properly, we only need to root :good:
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Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
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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?
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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?
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Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
Moscow Desire said:
Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
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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,
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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.
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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
Update 29.10.15
No need to flash pre-rooted firmware anymore. Use TWRP for Z5C instead.
I have prepared a pre-rooted 32.0.A.5.32 firmware (based on Nordic Combined, but I don't think the system partition differs).
Unlock your bootloader and use the following one-click solution to flash Zombie b1 kernel (with 32.0.A.5.32 ramdisk) and a pre-rooted system partition. I strongly suggest that you upgrade to stock 32.0.A.5.32 before flashing this, to make sure you get latest BL/modem/etc.
The firmware is not deodexed. I tried to deodex it but couldn't get it to boot.
Help is appreciated, since Xposed doesn't work with odexed roms.
Download:
Z5C_OnClick_320A532.7z
N.B! Only tested on E5823. Will probably not work on other models.
Xposed should work with odex ROM.
Latest Xposed contains fix for bootloop on odex ROM.
AndroPlus said:
Xposed should work with odex ROM.
Latest Xposed contains fix for bootloop on odex ROM.
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I flashed xposed-v75-sdk22-arm64.zip and the phone booted fine, re-generated cache for all apps, but after a few seconds the phone rebooted. No Xposed modules installed, of course.
nilezon said:
I flashed xposed-v75-sdk22-arm64.zip and the phone booted fine, re-generated cache for all apps, but after a few seconds the phone rebooted. No Xposed modules installed, of course.
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Oh, another new problem...:crying:
You should get log (by LiveBoot or something) and post it to github issue.
AndroPlus said:
Oh, another new problem...:crying:
You should get log (by LiveBoot or something) and post it to github issue.
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Ok. I'll try to catch the error.
Script worked great when i finally managed to install the Sony adb/fastboot driver
Great work!
I will be watching this one. Nice work, can't wait for the ads to go away...
30 hours later everything is working fine. Good job man!
Can anyone confirm that tap to wake (Settings -> Display -> Tap to wake up) still works after unlocking the bootloader? Thanks in advance!
obj-path said:
Can anyone confirm that tap to wake (Settings -> Display -> Tap to wake up) still works after unlocking the bootloader? Thanks in advance!
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I can confirm it works.
Try toggling the setting (on->off->on) if you're having problems.
nilezon said:
I can confirm it works.
Try toggling the setting (on->off->on) if you're having problems.
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Thank you nilezon. Cheers for the quick reply.
I was curious as this setting is related to DRM. According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936 the Z3 compact loses the tap to wake feature with unlocked bootloader (i.e. DRM loss).
obj-path said:
Thank you nilezon. Cheers for the quick reply.
I was curious as this setting is related to DRM. According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936 the Z3 compact loses the tap to wake feature with unlocked bootloader (i.e. DRM loss).
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Didn't you misread the linked post?
Tap2wake is "confirmed working" (green).
The items in red text are broken from DRM loss.
You're right. Thanks for pointing out, it's time for new glasses...
ripdajacker said:
30 hours later everything is working fine. Good job man!
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how is the battery life?
tania247260 said:
how is the battery life?
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This ROM is just stock+root. Any other battery experience than stock is just placebo.
Like nilezon wrote, nothing different from stock.
Although now you can remove more ****ty apps.
Which leads slight better batterylife
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Does this root cause a loss of data?
BR
Sopur
Sopur said:
Does this root cause a loss of data?
BR
Sopur
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Nope
So how do I flash this rom? Do I need a special software?
Many thanks for your help!
Sopur
My friend has this device (ZE552KL)...he recently changed his pattern lock and he did wrong fingerprint attempts twice..now the device is asking for pattern but he forgot his pattern and he switched off his device
Is there any way i can help him as he doesn't know anything about bootloader unlock and stuff and he doesn't want to loose his data...
I know it can be a tricky problem but this is urgent if anyone can reply,it will be really helpful
Thanks in advance
mr._.nobody said:
My friend has this device (ZE552KL)...he recently changed his pattern lock and he did wrong fingerprint attempts twice..now the device is asking for pattern but he forgot his pattern and he switched off his device
Is there any way i can help him as he doesn't know anything about bootloader unlock and stuff and he doesn't want to loose his data...
I know it can be a tricky problem but this is urgent if anyone can reply,it will be really helpful
Thanks in advance
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Use your Google account
SerdST said:
Use your Google account
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Tried already, didn't worked out...well i had to do factory reset finally..thus the problem is solved with data loss
mr._.nobody said:
My friend has this device (ZE552KL)...he recently changed his pattern lock and he did wrong fingerprint attempts twice..now the device is asking for pattern but he forgot his pattern and he switched off his device
Is there any way i can help him as he doesn't know anything about bootloader unlock and stuff and he doesn't want to loose his data...
I know it can be a tricky problem but this is urgent if anyone can reply,it will be really helpful
Thanks in advance
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Did he had adb on?
Yeusepe said:
Did he had adb on?
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I don't know...i had to do factory reset i didn't knew any other method....what if he had adb on? can you tell me any other procedure to unlock the device for future use...
mr._.nobody said:
I don't know...i had to do factory reset i didn't knew any other method....what if he had adb on? can you tell me any other procedure to unlock the device for future use...
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Just access the website: www.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
There it shows 7 methods for unlocking the device
Yeusepe said:
Just access the website: www.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
There it shows 7 methods for unlocking the device
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Not opening bruh... I think you copied the wrong link maybe?
mr._.nobody said:
Not opening bruh... I think you copied the wrong link maybe?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
Did it work?
Yeusepe said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
Did it work?
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Is it worked...thanks for this really helpful information