Because "Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is that your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting. ", I feel this needs it's own thread instead of this one oem-unlock-bootloader-preserving-drm, which was originally discussing DRM warranty.
I want to discuss if it is possible and how it would be done. It is not yet listed on Sony's webpage with phone and other devices which support unlock bootloader. I will try to root and unlock bootloader this weekend, I will try using the same method as for z3c.
i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.
M!tch said:
i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.
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For backup from my old Z3C i use with success Helim app
Hispanico
I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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EDIT: I backed up the phone using adb.
Code:
adb backup -all -f c:\path\path\your_file.ab
And how to install Google USB drivers manually: http://visualgdb.com/KB/usbdebug-manual/
itaq said:
I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Hello,
I've rooted my xperia play a few weeks ago, no problem.
But this morning a system update poped up, and I started it, and my xperia play went off, en doesn't start anymore
I've tried flasher, it works, till it has been flashed, and I have to disconnect my xperia play with the computer, hold the on button and plug it again in, it doesn't start.
Can anyone help me please?
Sounds like you might have to flash a new firmware. I am by no means an expert with the play but check the dev section for flashing a new image.
Or, call your carrier and let them know that their update bricked your phone.
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I had my xperia play rooted, and I had app planet on my phone,
Doesn't have that any consequence?
Have you unlocked your bootloader when rooting?
Regards Dousan...
Yeah, I think so, is that a problem?
This might sound insulting and is not directed at you in any derogatory manner.
Is the battery charged?
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Yeah, I think so, is that a problem?
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Well I take you haven't unlocked your bootloader cause that would be a procedure you would remember doing.
If you used gingerbreak to root your bootloader is not unlocked.
You would have needed your imei no. and an unlock key from SE and fastboot commands to unlock your bootloader and flash a rooted FW
Regards Dousan...
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Well I take you haven't unlocked your bootloader cause that would be a procedure you would remember doing.
If you used gingerbreak to root your bootloader is not unlocked.
You would have needed your imei no. and an unlock key from SE and fastboot commands to unlock your bootloader and flash a rooted FW
Regards Dousan...
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I had needed those think you said, imei no. unlock key etc.
So I think I have unlocked my bootloader
But when I want to update my xperia play from the pc, it says:"The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated."
Is there any possible way that I could unbrick my xperia play, ore should I just return it to the shop I bought it?
So you did a **** load of searching to find out how to unlock your bootloader & root but completely skipped the many threads stating that UPDATING WITH AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WILL BRICK YOUR XPERIA PLAY?!
Epic fail.
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I see, afaik there's no fix that totally unbricks it. You can make it boot again but it will brake the radio. So no phone functions, calls, sms and such will not work.
You could read through this thread there's some help to get here and I think one or two gas restored there phone completely with this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094
Blagus is working on a fix at the moment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085184
If you can't revive it just take it back, but don't say you rooted it nor unlocked the bootloader.
Regards Dousan...
Afghaantje said:
I had needed those think you said, imei no. unlock key etc.
So I think I have unlocked my bootloader
But when I want to update my xperia play from the pc, it says:"The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated."
Is there any possible way that I could unbrick my xperia play, ore should I just return it to the shop I bought it?
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you can rescue your play at the expence of your radio using this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094, as it stands we have no radio.img's to flash so i dont know how long it will be before you can restore it totally
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I see, afaik there's no fix that totally unbricks it. You can make it boot again but it will brake the radio. So no phone functions, calls, sms and such will not work.
YOu could read through this thread there's some help to get here and I think one or two gas restored there f phone completely with this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056094
Blagus is working on a fix at the moment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085184
If you can't revive it just take it back, but don't say you rooted it nor unlocked the bootloader.
Regards Dousan...
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sorry dousan, i must of been writing mine when you posted yours
AndroHero said:
sorry dousan, i must of been writing mine when you posted yours
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No need to be sorry, help is always appreciated
Regards Dousan...
If I take it back, what must I say to the company?
Just say the battery died & it won't turn back on.
A word of warning though, one poster on here took his back which was sent for repair & returned with a note saying that they were unable to repair it.
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Just say the battery died & it won't turn back on.
A word of warning though, one poster on here took his back which was sent for repair & returned with a note saying that they were unable to repair it.
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What do you mean?
I'm sorry i'm from the Netherlands and my english isn't that good
Do you currently own a paperweight?
Afghaantje said:
What do you mean?
I'm sorry i'm from the Netherlands and my english isn't that good
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He means that one guy got it back non repaired, most people just gets a replacement and he had modified FW on his phone and did as you did, updated after unlocking bootloader and flashing rooted FW.
I wouldn't worry, just tell them what deadlydazza said or that it died under an update, wich is what happened. Just leave out anything about rooting and unlocked bootloader, cause it did void your warranty.
Regards Dousan...
+1 that sounds like a good idea
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I think I'm gonna call the company tomorrow, because I don't know my imei no.
Then I will send it, I'll hope it won't take much time.
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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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
Security
Then look on a first three lines.
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for all first 3 it says [Unknown Error][Active]
se1000 said:
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
kabauterman said:
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.
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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?
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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.
Has anyone already got an European version of Nokia 5? Can user unlock the bootloader? First impressions, shall we see official mainstream custom roms for this device? Are there exotic and unsupported components used?
how root this device?
i'm not developer so i cant create threat
have anyone any idea?
i want root and enable qcom diag port
if this device have bootloade lock tell me how unlock
please help me
thanks
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Has anyone already got an European version of Nokia 5? Can user unlock the bootloader? First impressions, shall we see official mainstream custom roms for this device? Are there exotic and unsupported components used?
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My Nokia 5 has the same OEM-Unlock developer option as my Nexus 5x.
Never had such a barebones android device, nearly boring
Bootloader becomes unlockable through an option on developer settings, and the pure android approach will help developers
If my bootloader is unlocked, how and where can I get eg. TWRP Recovery for my Nokia 5?
You will have to wait until there is an un/official TWRP released. Which you will surely find here first.
ihackx2k16 said:
If my bootloader is unlocked, how and where can I get eg. TWRP Recovery for my Nokia 5?
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patience my friend
ihackx2k16 said:
If my bootloader is unlocked, how and where can I get eg. TWRP Recovery for my Nokia 5?
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On the Nokia 6 the OEM bootloader unlock button doesn't really work. The bootloader is not really unlocked.
There's also no bootloader unlock in the Nokia 3. < That guy got his XDA account suspended for posting spam crap instead of real stuff.
Probably same with the Nokia 5. Nokia has locked the bootloader down on all of this year's Androids unless anyone can prove otherwise.
If you arrow up out of those topics to the broader Nokia 6, and Nokia 3 Android forums, you will see there's no bootloader unlock, no TWRP recovery, no ROMs, not even any real root.
Remember, if it's not here on XDA it's not real. It will be here first. There's tons of scam/malware websites that will urge you to download crap and promise bootloader unlock and UNICORNS, but don't do it.
EDIT: for the Nokia 6, two days ago someone has CLAIMED to be able to root and install TWRP bypassing the LOCKED DOWN bootloader. It seems complicated and it's not been verified yet as of this date.
ChazzMatt said:
On the Nokia 6 the OEM bootloader unlock button doesn't really work. The bootloader is not really unlocked.
There's also no bootloader unlock in the Nokia 3. < That guy got his XDA account suspended for posting spam crap instead of real stuff.
Probably same with the Nokia 5. Nokia has locked the bootloader down on all of this year's Androids unless anyone can prove otherwise.
If you arrow up out of those topics to the broader Nokia 6, and Nokia 3 Android forums, you will see there's no bootloader unlock, no TWRP recovery, no ROMs, not even any real root.
Remember, if it's not here on XDA it's not real. It will be here first. There's tons of scam/malware websites that will urge you to download crap and promise bootloader unlock and UNICORNS, but don't do it.
EDIT: for the Nokia 6, two days ago someone has CLAIMED to be able to root and install TWRP bypassing the LOCKED DOWN bootloader. It seems complicated and it's not been verified yet as of this date.
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i have ported TWRP for Nokia 6, not sure does it work or not as i do not own this particular device
edit: i wouldn't try that TWRP installation method as it says "brush brush method" what ever that even is!? atleast not before someone can actually confirm it works
IIRC someone have a Nokia 6 Chinese using global rom. They flash them in edl mode. So can we use that to bypass the bootloader?
This is the reply that I got from Nokia Care... Conclusion - they don't have a clue.
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disappointing
I was really keen on buying it, and if the phone is not rootable then there is no point in buying it.
hope NOKIA team is reading this and they realize the importance of having an unlockable bootloader.
theshrink89 said:
This is the reply that I got from Nokia Care... Conclusion - they don't have a clue.
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In my opinion we should bomb them with these kind of questions so that they understand that they should let us unlock the bootloader if we want to...
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There a secret debug tool in the phone, just open the Dialer app and type *#*#DBGTOOL#*#*. Wonder if it helps
Did anyone got Root on our Nokia Devices?
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all of you are right without root there is no use of the phone ..after so many years nokia has done the come back but still we are not happy
So it will never be rooted?
Sorry for double, but I found this in developer options. What does it mean? Doesn't it unlock the bootloader?
No it doesn't
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DaWickedEye said:
No it doesn't
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So what does it do then exactly?
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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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
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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?
BrianMDenby said:
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
mauronofrio said:
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.
BrianMDenby said:
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
ahmadhas said:
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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BrianMDenby said:
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...
BrianMDenby said:
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