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.
All you can eat everything is £40
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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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.
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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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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.
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Before we start you must be on a firmware lower than xxx.62 (Settings > About Phone > Build Number).
OK lets begin.
First you will need to download some software.
SuperOneClick latest version from here
OK now for the easy bit.
Disable your AntiVirus as essentially the way you root this phone is via a virus for android 2.3.4. (anti-virus software will delete it).
Turn on USB debugging on your phone. (Settings > Applications > Development > Usb Debugging)
Install SuperOneClick and run it.
Press root. (make sure the exploit is on Zergrush or auto) After a few minutes superoneclick will popup with a message box saying something along the lines of "success, would you like to check su"
Press "yes" it should then return another message box saying "su access granted" or "phone rooted". At this point your phone is most likely rooted. To confirm it read below.
To confirm if your phone is rooted (even though superoneclick just has) download any app that requires root (Root Explorer, Titanium Backup etc.) then if your rooted it will say superuser access requested
Press yes to allow.
Congrats Your Xperia Play (Pre .62 Firmware) IS NOW ROOTED! thanks to the developers of XDA for the zergrush exploit.
Could be good for those not knowing that .62 fw isn't rootable using the simple methods. Keep up the good work!
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Could be good for those not knowing that .62 fw isn't rootable using the simple methods. Keep up the good work!
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yh just noticed a screw up in my title as this doesn't work on .62 only on firmwares below .62 , .title fixed now
Had these tutorials for a while on my site but as mentioned, i am going to develop and mess around with my site so links may break
great guide for rooting... but you may also want to specify that it's not intended for r800x 2.3.4.
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Lordomn said:
great guide for rooting... but you may also want to specify that it's not intended for r800x 2.3.4.
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is it not?
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not really bro. vzn users have to dg to 2.3.2/3 first ( unless they are unlocked)
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Lordomn said:
not really bro. vzn users have to dg to 2.3.2/3 first ( unless they are unlocked)
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but they are on higher then .62 firmware if they are on 2.3.4 on verizon any way aren't theY?
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but they are on higher then .62 firmware if they are on 2.3.4 on verizon any way aren't theY?
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not sure but I think its .57... its been so longs since I've been on stock...* brings back nightmares*
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Lordomn said:
not sure but I think its .57... its been so longs since I've been on stock...* brings back nightmares*
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well if some one confirms whether your right or not i will change the thread to match that confirmation
Stock sucks
not trying to get off topic but I had a bad experience when I was trying to upgrade last year & with no PC it was even worse... but its over & done with. "free at last"
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Lordomn said:
not trying to get off topic but I had a bad experience when I was trying to upgrade last year & with no PC it was even worse... but its over & done with. "free at last"
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well thats why you should always have a PC free and usable
yeah I've had plenty of time since then to learn my lesson...
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zhimura said:
never mind,I'm so thankful of ur help. now I'm tried to do ur guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054495. but superoneclick is not responding after shell rooting #7.
in that guide u not mention when the device connect to pc/laptop.
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do you have the drivers installed? what phone do you have? X/I/A/ etc? Android version? is it .62 or higher?
I'm tried to do that step but superoneclick is not responding after shell rooting #7.
in that guide u not mention when the device connect to pc/laptop.
what will I do?
zhimura said:
I'm tried to do that step but superoneclick is not responding after shell rooting #7.
in that guide u not mention when the device connect to pc/laptop.
what will I do?
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if you can't be bothered to answer the questions i asked in the previous post then i can't be bothered to help you root your phone.
do you have the drivers installed? what phone do you have? X/I/A/ etc? Android version? is it .62 or higher?
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if you can't be bothered to answer the questions i asked in the previous post then i can't be bothered to help you root your phone.
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do you have the drivers installed? yes, pc companion was installed
what phone do you have? X/I/A/ etc? SE xplay
Android version? 2.3.4
is it .62 or higher? .42 is lower
zhimura said:
do you have the drivers installed? yes, pc companion was installed
what phone do you have? X/I/A/ etc? SE xplay
Android version? 2.3.4
is it .62 or higher? .42 is lower
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Thank you ok well i am not sure what your problem is, please wait for someone else to help you as i am unsure. thanks and sorry.
Unlock root is more faster and more easy to use! But good post
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Help..?
I unlocked my bootloader from your other tut via sony unlock key and fastboot but don't have a way to confirm if it unlocked it or not.. I am on a R800x Verizon Wireless 2.3.4 and 4.0.2.E.0.57 and this root method stalls at #7 and then stops responding.. Is this tut too old..? If you could point me in the right direction or tell me how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked or not.. If it isn't I assume this won't work.. Also not 100% sure I have the right drivers since they are supplied but I have everything up to date as far as I know..
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Unlock root is more faster and more easy to use! But good post
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Link..?
Abcent said:
I unlocked my bootloader from your other tut via sony unlock key and fastboot but don't have a way to confirm if it unlocked it or not.. I am on a R800x Verizon Wireless 2.3.4 and 4.0.2.E.0.57 and this root method stalls at #7 and then stops responding.. Is this tut too old..? If you could point me in the right direction or tell me how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked or not.. If it isn't I assume this won't work.. Also not 100% sure I have the right drivers since they are supplied but I have everything up to date as far as I know..
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Why would you use this root method if your bootloader is unlocked? also if u can get in fastboot mode and flash a file then your bootloader is unlocked.
Here is a guide to root your phone with a unlocked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054504
Never heard of unlock root although you can easily find it by googling.
HI XDA,
As we all know at present there is no exploit to root while the boot loader is locked and hence do the TA Backup and save the DRM keys. Now, considering the predecessor Z1, many people are of a view wherein if we unlock the bootloader then DRM keys would be lost and some functions like Xreality and etc wont work.
But, on the 4.4.2 Z1 firmware DRM keys are not lost if we unlock the B/L.( Correct me if I am wrong ).
So, The main confusion now is the following.
* Per Some users who have U/L their bootloader, They mentioned that everything is working fine including Xreality and all DRM keys are intact if they check it via *#*#7378423#*#* on phone keypad -> service tests -> verifiy certificates -> media -> Certificates
* Per some users DRM Keys are lost as in Z1
Now, Considering that there is NO ETA as to when a exploit would be discovered to root without u/l boot-loader.What I want to suggest is that probably we can request our friends who have already unlocked the bootloader to check if DRM keys are lost or not and if genuinely all the features like xreality BIONZ are wroking.
I am not sure who we can do that. So, lets please work on this and possibly all of us who are waiting to ROOT this awesome beast put an end to our patience.
Figured I'd humour you and post what all is in my "Media" section. Unlocked bootloader, btw. I'm going to assume this means I'm missing the keys? And I marked out the Thumbprint stuff, cause that looked somewhat private.
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I have the same. Same subject, same 6 packages. Bootloader unlocked on an unlocked Z2
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King Cole said:
Figured I'd humour you and post what all is in my "Media" section. Unlocked bootloader, btw. I'm going to assume this means I'm missing the keys? And I marked out the Thumbprint stuff, cause that looked somewhat private.
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I have the same. Same subject, same 6 packages. Bootloader unlocked on an unlocked Z2
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Thanxs Guys.
I am on a Locked Bootloader and I have the exact same things as mentioned by you..
Now if some could shed some light on some other way to verify the fact that DRM keys are lost or not.
Maybe try playing a movie from video unlimited on an unlocked phone?
Or maybe *#*#7378423#*#*
Service tests
Security
Then look on a first three lines.
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Or maybe *#*#7378423#*#*
Service tests
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Then look on a first three lines.
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for all first 3 it says [Unknown Error][Active]
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for all first 3 it says [Unknown Error][Active]
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That means DRM keys are lost. I've got
[key ok][Active]
In all three lines.
se1000 said:
for all first 3 it says [Unknown Error][Active]
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This Unknown Error means you've lost those DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader
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Yes, on my still locked Z2 the first lines say [Key OK] [Active]
So I still wait for some exploid to save the Keys just because If I sell the phone it would be important I think.
But btw. can someone check what this lines say after you relock the bootloader? Would be interesting
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Yes, on my still locked Z2 the first lines say [Key OK] [Active]
So I still wait for some exploid to save the Keys just because If I sell the phone it would be important I think.
But btw. can someone check what this lines say after you relock the bootloader? Would be interesting
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Same, [Unknown Error][Active]. My friend already checked it
Yep, confirmed lost on mine.
I think the easiest way to check if DRM key is lost or not, is to open the Sony Unlimited app. I had trouble connecting to the service, after unlocking the bootloader. It worked fine, prior to bootloader unlock.
hidea said:
I think the easiest way to check if DRM key is lost or not, is to open the Sony Unlimited app. I had trouble connecting to the service, after unlocking the bootloader. It worked fine, prior to bootloader unlock.
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and this is the one and only thing what is influenced by loosing the DRM Keys?
I would never mind .. but maybe the future owner of my then old phone will :-/
Guys , sorry for stupid question , but what really are DRM keys ? i`m thinking to unlock my bl , but still not very sure cos i dont want to miss some of the phone`s features
Seriously how many threads do we need about this ish really!
DRM = Digital Rights Management
It's something you don't need and certainly don't want! You don't want DRM on your music, your movies or any other type of file on your pc and you don't want it on your phone either.
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Sony Response
I have Posted similar question in Sony Support Forums :http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z2/Unlocking-Bootloader-for-Xperia-Z2/m-p/681911
Thats great so iguess we are on a conclusion that DRM Keys are lost when we unlock the B/L.
manu44 said:
Thats great so iguess we are on a conclusion that DRM Keys are lost when we unlock the B/L.
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DRM keys and Warrnety/garentee (other asorted items of sorts)
Unlocking your bootloader does nothing besides the above
X-reality still works along with all xperia services, the same applies for all 4.4 xperias
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Khalidb86 said:
I have Posted similar question in Sony Support Forums :http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z2/Unlocking-Bootloader-for-Xperia-Z2/m-p/681911
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this is not a pleasing answer at all
"all the proprietery stuff you mentiond"
is the Camera still working fine? 4K Video, Timeshift Video?
#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
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Have you tested it working?
vikrant7027 said:
Have you tested it working?
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It worked for me
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It worked for me
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I will test and report
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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
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It worked for me
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Not working for me....got a bootloop
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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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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.
This is the Pixel's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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Finally i got a solution for Nexus and Pixel Factory Image flash, now it works perfectly
Nice looking tool.
I'm surprised by the lack of comments on this thread. I'm looking at getting a Pixel 2 5". Is it this easy to just plug in and use this tool to root?
typhoonikan said:
Nice looking tool.
I'm surprised by the lack of comments on this thread. I'm looking at getting a Pixel 2 5". Is it this easy to just plug in and use this tool to root?
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I'm surprised too, I do not know the reason sincerely
neat, been in debate on flashing but it doesnt seem like theres anything besides recovery and kernels. Wonder why the pixels have such a low rom rate. Even my pixel c doesnt have a root/rom option still.
tevil said:
neat, been in debate on flashing but it doesnt seem like theres anything besides recovery and kernels. Wonder why the pixels have such a low rom rate. Even my pixel c doesnt have a root/rom option still.
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Perhaps because the cost has become excessive? Or maybe because there is no more reason to do modding? There are no more a rom like CyanogenMod
thank you!! :good::good::good::good: i have been hoping for something like this to be released. been missing the nexus toolkit. hopefully its working well. :fingers-crossed:
I'm interested in trying to see if this will actually unlock my bootloader
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My OEM unlocking has been greyed out and I haven't been able to unlock bootloader so I can root. Could this help me?
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I'm interested in trying to see if this will actually unlock my bootloader
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My OEM unlocking has been greyed out and I haven't been able to unlock bootloader so I can root. Could this help me?
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You need to enable oem unlock in developer options and then you will able to unlock your bootloader
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You need to enable oem unlock in developer options and then you will able to unlock your bootloader
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Oh okay, I still can't do that. Always greyed out.
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Oh okay, I still can't do that. Always greyed out.
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If it's greyed out, then u have to do a factory reset. However, it still wont unlock it.
I had the same problem when I was trying to unlock my phone's bootloader, but it failed every time, so I'm just waiting if anyone is able to unlock it.
My phone's (Pixel 2) Android version is 8.1.0 and patch level is March 5, 2018.
Let me know if it works out for you.
Thanks
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If it's greyed out, then u have to do a factory reset. However, it still wont unlock it.
I had the same problem when I was trying to unlock my phone's bootloader, but it failed every time, so I'm just waiting if anyone is able to unlock it.
My phone's (Pixel 2) Android version is 8.1.0 and patch level is March 5, 2018.
Let me know if it works out for you.
Thanks
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Sounds like you guys got the Verizon model Pixels?
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BrianMDenby said:
Oh okay, I still can't do that. Always greyed out.
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Verizon phone?
usernametaken53 said:
Verizon phone?
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Yes, sadly, lol
usernametaken53 said:
Verizon phone?
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Yes, sadly, lol
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Verizon branded can't get their bootloaders unlocked at all :/
My phone is carrier locked, if I unlock it, can I enable oem? I'm on ee
Connor1744 said:
My phone is carrier locked, if I unlock it, can I enable oem? I'm on ee
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I don't know it, but maybe it can work
Hi all,
Did any1 tried to downgrade security patch using this tool??? (Pixel 2)
There once was a window...
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Yes, sadly, lol
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Connor1744 said:
My phone is carrier locked, if I unlock it, can I enable oem? I'm on ee
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There was a brief period of time where a bunch of us got our VZW Pixel 2's bootloaders unlocked, the mega thread is here https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/help/maybe-stupid-question-verizon-pixel-2s-t3726294/post74983838#post74983838, but from what I've read the firmware was patched in February that closed this window/loophole. Also carrier unlocked != bootloader unlocked, it just means you can use it on any carrier's network. Has nothing to do with OEM Unlock in Developer Options. Hope that helps.
With the new update a i make a new recovery flasher option for devices with project treble. Test it and told me if it works