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TRACKID stoped working after ROOT/Unlock?

Hi, I noticed the TRACKID stops working on my xperia ARC. It says could not authenticate with the TrackID server. I'm on the .184 firmware with ROOT and unlocked bootloader. Any idea?
Tried both on 3g mobile network and wifi but no luck. Is that because of the root/unlock or some depend service?

I have the same problem
.181 / root / unlucked

It never really worked for me. couldn't find Internet connection while browser worked :S

I just tried to re-flash the system.img, all original system apps were restored. After that, the TrackID still wouldn't work. Anyone tested on UK original roms without ROOT&/Unlock?

works fine with root only (.181), so unlocked bootloader should be the problem

Working fine on a generic UK .184.
Bootloader still locked and device not rooted.

happen also with my phone. 181, rooted and with unlocked bootloader. hopefully someone could find a way to fix this. IMHO, trackID is a much better option than soundhound.

that's because you lose DRM keys.after unlock...
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blagus said:
that's because you lose DRM keys.after unlock...
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any idea how to make it works again? already download soundhound again but i prefer to use trackID.

Hope someone can sort it out. If this is due to the lack of DRM KEY, is there any idea to recover/bypass it? Thanks.

use shazam instead..
Sent from The Arc!

shazam is not as good as TrackID, especailly for ASIA music

at least it works!

I've got the same problem. There no possibility to restore the drm key ?

Lol noobs, it wipes your DRM keys and you can never get it back. Ever, EPIC FAIL!
However, if you did your research you could be like me and pay a small amount to one of the guys on the forums here with SETool and have an unlocked bootloader + working TrackID.
But if you already unlocked the official way, there is no way to restore the keys, it's gone for good.

SoundHound is better and works with unlocked bootloader.
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SHAZAM
im_iceman said:
use shazam instead..
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agreed. SHAZAM have a bigger database (at least in Israel) , it also recognizes songs much better.

joecool1029 said:
Lol noobs, it wipes your DRM keys and you can never get it back. Ever, EPIC FAIL!
However, if you did your research you could be like me and pay a small amount to one of the guys on the forums here with SETool and have an unlocked bootloader + working TrackID.
But if you already unlocked the official way, there is no way to restore the keys, it's gone for good.
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I dont understand the way you address the random people posting on this thread, it is clear that they have no idea why TrackID is not working for them,do not use your myopic attitude on public forums where constructive answers can lead to easier problem solving.
To all the people that are having issues with TrackID after unlocking their bootloader, it is impossible for you to get your DRM keys back after unlocking the bootloader of your phone from the SE website.

Nope. The apk is tied to your phone's serial no. or imei. Copy the trackid.apk off your original rom and it should work.
Just confirmed with my Xperia Play.

jonshipman said:
Nope. The apk is tied to your phone's serial no. or imei. Copy the trackid.apk off your original rom and it should work.
Just confirmed with my Xperia Play.
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Unlocking the bootloader wipes the DRM data of the device. copying trackid from anywhere wouldn't result in getting the DRM keys back.

About goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit on C6603 / 10.1.A.1.350

Hello everybody,
As i don't have enough messages to answer on the development thread, i post a few information here.
On my Z bought on a xperia store (lock bootloader but unlockable, french version (I think it is a worldwide one...) ) i runned the exploit, and it do work!
But as some comment said, the NFC stopped to work (only bug so far...).
The error is simple: you can't 'check' the box in configuration.
The logcat is simple and say only a few information:
I/NfcService( 1102): Enabling NFC
E/NFCJNI ( 1102): phLibNfc_Mgt_ConfigureDriver() returned 0x0106[NFCSTATUS_INVALID_DEVICE]
W/NfcService( 1102): Error enabling NFC
I don't know if i can help. But here are the few informations i have =)

Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !

goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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Thanks for creating this root method.
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goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?

robogo1982 said:
Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?
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Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
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goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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please check p.m.!

gm007 said:
Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
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SuperUser is there, just no apps have root access. None.
In process of flashing back to stock and going all over again.
EDIT: restored with SUS and rooted again with this method. All seems good so far.

Thanks for the tip, it works like before now.
And root is correctly working
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Worked like a charm, and thanks for the tip to fix NFC! This is very valuable to me, my bootloader isn't unlockable (I'm hoping a carrier unlock will help there, but Vodafone Ireland claim they don't have the NUCs yet).

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No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.

How exactly do you remove a directory like that?

Use root explorer.. Worked like a charm

I didn't remove it I just renamed it to usf1 it worked! But there are a lot of files in that folder. Is it not important?
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schaggo said:
No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.
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I take it your talking about official bootloader unlocking? Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
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Hi everyone
I'm new at this root things so I would like to make a couple of questions if you don't mind...
I have a SIM Free UK Xperia Z, so I think my bootloader is unlockable. The thing is I don't want to do it (at least for now) because I will loose DRM keys, BE2, and my warranty...
1- Can I root using this method without unlocking the booloader?
2- If I root my phone with this method I mantain my DRM keys, BE2 and can restore it like when it came from factory?
Thanks in advance

1. Yes
2.Yes

nazrin313 said:
1. Yes
2.Yes
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Thanks
One last question.
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?

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jayman1986 said:
Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
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I covered this in my initial post: recognized elite Android god Entropy512 himself, stated repeadetly, that bootloader security on Qualcomm devices is very strong. If it gets broken (this is what you ask/hope for) then it's usually because the manufacturer ****ed up Qcomms security. Sony, so it seems, does not have done that so an "unofficial" unlock or "bootloader crack" is very unlikely on the current devices, such as the Xperia T and Xperia Z.
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JPWOA said:
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?
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Most likely, yes. Or better: usually, yes, exemptions exempt. You will be able to update and keep root using the help and procedures which will be published in this forum.

hi all, i having the problem with nfc after root, and unable to find the data/usf.
my data folder is empty......
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Sorry ubanle to post link

Make sure your file explorer is configured to access system directories (such as /data) in root mode. You may need to change a setting to enable root access.
/data is definitely not empty, it's filled with plenty of other stuff.

Free Plasma Tool. Flash, Unlock, Read/Write TA for Xperia.

Just found this, its a tool you can use to flash/restore a TA file for Xperia devices from 2011 (testing) to 2013.
Havent tested it myself but wanted to share in case others like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38088240
See Post 5 by ATTACK for Plasma Tool File and Link he posted for GSM site and go to last page to choose one of the userame/passwords to use Plasma Tool.

Before its closed what is a TA?
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

Plasma Tool
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f778/free-plasma-tool-v-1-0-2-2-released-exclusive-1612826/

ATTACK said:
Plasma Tool
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f778/free-plasma-tool-v-1-0-2-2-released-exclusive-1612826/
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That link is also one I found trying to find the software. But none of the links for downloads in that link are working. Plus you need a username/password. Plenty of those listed on that link but no working links for the app. Thank you though.
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ozzmanj1 said:
That link is also one I found trying to find the software. But none of the links for downloads in that link are working. Plus you need a username/password. Plenty of those listed on that link but no working links for the app. Thank you though.
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The link works but AVG pulls up a virus after you download. There are codes on the last page but I don't know if they work.
https://hotfile.com/dl/201073002/c8ec72a/release1028.exe.html

OK, using ATTACKs link and one of the username/passwords on page 23 of the link he gave I now have working Plasma Tool, and am able to unlock, and bacup/restore/flash TA files.
Thank you ATTACK

ozzmanj1 said:
OK, using ATTACKs link and one of the username/passwords on page 23 of the link he gave I now have working Plasma Tool, and am able to unlock, and bacup/restore/flash TA files.
Thank you ATTACK
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does this allow bootloader and carrier unlock

phuzzeeoyster said:
does this allow bootloader and carrier unlock
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It uses the test point method to unlock your bootloader, it also has a option to backup/write/restore your phones TA file (not 100% sure what this does, but if you mess up your TA file you almsot 100% screwed) and there is an option to flash FTF files and to select what you want to flash from an FTF, think Flashtool but Plasma is an all in one. I am actually really liking it... thin I will use this more then flashtool just for what it offers. If you are going to use it you should jump on it as the list of username/passwords on page 23 in the link by ATTACK (the GSM link) are limited to one user, so if the username/passwords dont work you have to wait until the OP on that thread uploads a new list of credentials.

ozzmanj1 said:
It uses the test point method to unlock your bootloader, it also has a option to backup/write/restore your phones TA file (not 100% sure what this does, but if you mess up your TA file you almsot 100% screwed) and there is an option to flash FTF files and to select what you want to flash from an FTF, think Flashtool but Plasma is an all in one. I am actually really liking it... thin I will use this more then flashtool just for what it offers. If you are going to use it you should jump on it as the list of username/passwords on page 23 in the link by ATTACK (the GSM link) are limited to one user, so if the username/passwords dont work you have to wait until the OP on that thread uploads a new list of credentials.
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so unlocking bootloader the same as loopy's not fastboot right

phuzzeeoyster said:
so unlocking bootloader the same as loopy's not fastboot right
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I do not know what loopys version or process if for unlocking your bootloader. What I can tell you is that Plasma Tool unlokcs your bootloader via the test point method, paper clip. But as I am unlocked and have been for about 18 months....

soory for my noobness but dose this method allow fastboot or do we still need to pay for that unlock

phuzzeeoyster said:
soory for my noobness but dose this method allow fastboot or do we still need to pay for that unlock
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That I am not sure of, it does clearly have an option to unlock your bootloader but it is via the testpoint method, as I have never had to do touchpoint to unlock I dont know if it will unlock the fastboot mode....
if someone knows please let us know.

I can't speak for what this tool does, but I had Alejandrissimo unlock my bootloader after I got my phone (late 2011). He unlocks using a SE Tool for which he has to purchase credits and it involves the testpoint thing with the paperclip connecting the contacts found underneath the sticker underneath the battery.
It unlocked the bootloader and gave me fastboot access. I've never had to include the "-i 0x0fce" option on the fastboot command line either, like many instructions I've seen tell you to do. (ex: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_zeus - for me the commands work fine without the "-i 0x0fce", not sure if this is the case for others or not)
From what Alenjandrissimo's information told me, this method of unlocking preserves the Trim Area, which contains special DRM information for certain Sony apps. Unlocking the device other ways will often wipe the Trim Area and then you won't be able to use some Sony apps/services... that said, I'm not even sure if this is still a thing and don't care to depend on Sony too much for apps/services anyway, so I'm not sure there is much value to this.
I am interested in that it sounds like this tool can be used to read (and thus backup?) the Trim Area? Not sure I care that much though.
~Troop

I backed up my trim area. Bur went to setools forum and saved several xperia play trim area files as well
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[4.4.4] for [SGP521]

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!
Sent from my SGP521 using Tapatalk

The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?

pdes said:
The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
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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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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

Searching For Root..

I've had this phone a little while now and I'm itching to root it. There's nothing wrong with it, I just really want to get into the code and do some modding. But there doesn't seem to be any root solution available right now.
So I thought I'd start this thread so we could discuss any rooting tips and ideas you all might have.
First I should probably mention all the potentially dodgy rooting solutions out there. Google "root xa1" and you get many results that offer methods to gain root access on our phone.
I confess I haven't tried any of them but that's because they all look suspicious. Some were written before the phone launched, some require you to download unknown software (I'll keep my PC virus-free, thanks), some even go so far as to feature a fake comment section with people saying it works.
I have no desire to stick malware on either my PC or my phone so I'm steering well clear of those.
The XZs launched at the same time as the XA1 and there seems to be a solution available for that. This is a thread by @zlRampageSlz with details: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/tutorial-step-step-guide-to-gain-root-t3612624
It looks like the best solution is to unlock the bootloader (making sure to back up your TA partition first!), flash a modified kernel (otherwise the camera takes green pictures), flash a recovery image and then flash Magisk.
Where do we get this modified kernel? Where do we get the recovery image?
I have no idea, sadly. This is all way beyond my area of expertise. I'm a themer, not a developer.
But if anybody knows better than me, please post here.
This is a great phone, let's work together so we can get it modded!

Ticklefish said:
I've had this phone a little while now and I'm itching to root it. There's nothing wrong with it, I just really want to get into the code and do some modding. But there doesn't seem to be any root solution available right now.
So I thought I'd start this thread so we could discuss any rooting tips and ideas you all might have.
First I should probably mention all the potentially dodgy rooting solutions out there. Google "root xa1" and you get many results that offer methods to gain root access on our phone.
I confess I haven't tried any of them but that's because they all look suspicious. Some were written before the phone launched, some require you to download unknown software (I'll keep my PC virus-free, thanks), some even go so far as to feature a fake comment section with people saying it works.
I have no desire to stick malware on either my PC or my phone so I'm steering well clear of those.
The XZs launched at the same time as the XA1 and there seems to be a solution available for that. This is a thread by @zlRampageSlz with details: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/tutorial-step-step-guide-to-gain-root-t3612624
It looks like the best solution is to unlock the bootloader (making sure to back up your TA partition first!), flash a modified kernel (otherwise the camera takes green pictures), flash a recovery image and then flash Magisk.
Where do we get this modified kernel? Where do we get the recovery image?
I have no idea, sadly. This is all way beyond my area of expertise. I'm a themer, not a developer.
But if anybody knows better than me, please post here.
This is a great phone, let's work together so we can get it modded!
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First of all thank you so much for your awesome tool "Tickle My Android" which i really like it (Y).
i'm about to get XA1 Ultra so sure i'm so curious about root also but i'll try to make it clear,
simply, don't waste your time searching for a root tool because it's impossible to have root without modifying kernel, so, 100% all of these tools are just malware !
in the new devices there's something calls DM-Verity which is a check tool and that means any modification to /system will leads to bootloop,
so DM-Verity must be disabled ( through kernel of course ) & any mess with kernel means you have to unlock bootloader.
another thing, Sony ric which is prevent mounting system, so, any modification must be through recovery or it will leads to bootloop also, so we must also disable it.
fortunately on my xperia z2 there is no DM-Verity and there's a module to disable sony ric through recovery so root was possible without unlocking bootloader but starting from xperia z3+ DM-Verity appeared !
so now root is impossible without unlocking bootloader ( which means losing drm keys forever if you didn't back it up ).
i downloaded the firmware for xa1 ultra through xperiafirm and i unpacked the kernel and tried with these tools to see how its going on:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...oot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
&
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893
the first one was hanging and i didn't get any information & the second one to be able to use it then you must put your ta.img ( your ta backup ) inside the folder,
i used my z2 ta.img as a test to see the process and the result was pretty good !
i successful disabled DM-Verity and there's no sony ric !!!!! but it's also still not safe and needs to be confirmed because maybe there's a bad surprise which is not clear yet, maybe something like sony ric but new !
so, if it's only the ****ty DM-Verity it's easy to disable it even away from this tool because we can't use it without ta.img, maybe by any script or unpacking kernel and modify it then repacking it this is not a problem at all & after that MAYBE we can flash supersu or magisk via ADB since there's no recovery yet ( completely not sure about this so it needs to be confirmed ) & in this case the choice is between root or drm features but at least root has been achieved.
so now, we need something like this to be able to backup ta without root and after that no problem of unlocking bootloader:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
or if it's not possible at this moment to backup ta without root then at least we need something like this to be able to to reactivate drm features such as camera denoise and x-reality...etc:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383
or the worst choice...root without drm & waiting for a fix like those above !
anyway, root is not easy like before but it's still possible after all, i tried to clarify everything as much as i can and i hope there's a solution soon !
@munjeni we need your help bro, please if you have free time have a look, i uploaded the kernel for xa1 ultra so try to tell us how it's going on & what is new !
https://www.mediafire.com/?bc63fgjw99r785d
good luck for everyone .

As my Z5 compact was broken, I bought the XA1. I didn't remember, how awful an unrooted phone is - So I am also waiting and would be very interested to be informed.
BR
Sopur

Did anyone tried this?
https://www.oneclickroot.com/sony/sony-xperia-xa1/

chauhanjayc said:
Did anyone tried this?
https://www.oneclickroot.com/sony/sony-xperia-xa1/
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I haven't, personally. Every mention of it I can find just looks like an advert. And I'm not paying for something that might not work and might do something horrible to my phone.
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Ticklefish said:
I haven't, personally. Every mention of it I can find just looks like an advert. And I'm not paying for something that might not work and might do something horrible to my phone.
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Its free

chauhanjayc said:
Its free
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One Click Root does not work at the moment :crying:

kpfreak said:
One Click Root does not work at the moment :crying:
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Uffffd
Let wait till next exploit.

chauhanjayc said:
Uffffd
Let wait till next exploit.
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I'm sure it's only a matter of time.
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bought this phone to replace my oppo. i can't wait for root abilities to be made

Bought this phone to replace my old Xiaomi. It's a good, powerful phone. Hope to see root appear for it soon. Personally for me, I'm one of those people who will only root a phone once it gets slow (the warranty expires). So as much as I'm reluctant to root my phone now, I'll hold out and see what wonderful developments appear on this thread.
Given the XA1 (I have the XA1 not the XA1 Ultra, I believe they are different) runs a Mediatek processor, I'm inclined to see something along the lines of a MT Flash Tool being used. Correct me if I'm wrong but I've only had successful flashes and roots with Qualcomm processors. The last device I had with a Mediatek processor (Lenovo A8-50 A5500H, MT8382) bricked on me horribly and I had to throw it away :crying:.
Meh. Hope we'll see awesomeness come soon from here. I'm still pretty new to XDA, looks like an awesome community

MINGXXIE said:
Bought this phone to replace my old Xiaomi. It's a good, powerful phone. Hope to see root appear for it soon. Personally for me, I'm one of those people who will only root a phone once it gets slow (the warranty expires). So as much as I'm reluctant to root my phone now, I'll hold out and see what wonderful developments appear on this thread.
Given the XA1 (I have the XA1 not the XA1 Ultra, I believe they are different) runs a Mediatek processor, I'm inclined to see something along the lines of a MT Flash Tool being used. Correct me if I'm wrong but I've only had successful flashes and roots with Qualcomm processors. The last device I had with a Mediatek processor (Lenovo A8-50 A5500H, MT8382) bricked on me horribly and I had to throw it away :crying:.
Meh. Hope we'll see awesomeness come soon from here. I'm still pretty new to XDA, looks like an awesome community
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from what i've seen on sony's support page, they've made their own flash tool to flash stock roms to your phone with in case of events like bricking

diosdetiempo said:
from what i've seen on sony's support page, they've made their own flash tool to flash stock roms to your phone with in case of events like bricking
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Is it? That's wonderful, shall go check it out

Seems like the ultra version has gotten it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa1-ultra/development/g3221-built-sources-t3622886

diosdetiempo said:
Seems like the ultra version has gotten it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa1-ultra/development/g3221-built-sources-t3622886
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Cool. I wonder if they can help with our device..
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Hi. Wondered if I could ask advice. When trying to unlock bootloader using Sony website via a code. After entering the command with the code it says command not allowed, any ideas?

arienwalsall72 said:
Hi. Wondered if I could ask advice. When trying to unlock bootloader using Sony website via a code. After entering the command with the code it says command not allowed, any ideas?
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I don't know, sorry. Did you definitely enter the right code?
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Ticklefish said:
I don't know, sorry. Did you definitely enter the right code?
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Yes. It gives the full command with the code on the Sony website. So I copied and pasted it from there. It does say on the phone in the service menu under bootloader unlock able = no. But says yes on the Sony website so not sure

arienwalsall72 said:
Yes. It gives the full command with the code on the Sony website. So I copied and pasted it from there. It does say on the phone in the service menu under bootloader unlock able = no. But says yes on the Sony website so not sure
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if it says no on your phone then you're not able to

arienwalsall72 said:
Yes. It gives the full command with the code on the Sony website. So I copied and pasted it from there. It does say on the phone in the service menu under bootloader unlock able = no. But says yes on the Sony website so not sure
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Go to Settings > About Phone.
Tap on Build Number until you get a toast notification that says you're a developer.
You should now be able to access Developer Options in Settings.
Go inside Developer Options then toggle OEM unlocking. Make sure it's on.
The code you get from the website should work now.