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Z2a users needed for test

Hi Z2a users I see that Sony never released 23.5.A.1.291 for Z2a, but on the source of this compilation is possible to build the kernel for Z2a, so I think is possible for Z2a users install Existenz 5.6.5 with some modifications, so if you have a Z2a and you are interested, write on this thread

If somebody wants, I can share the info
I have a Xperia Z2a D6563 and I am currently using EliteKernel with the eXistenZ, when you install the ROM, and flash the Kernel, the camera breaks, but I created some kind of fix using the Cyberian Z2 camera mod (I used this because I am not a developer but I barely know some stuff) and at this moment I have everything working on the Z2a except the front camera, I didn't know how to fix that but if somebody wants to know how I installed and set all, you can ask for it and I will create a post, it really worths it.

Hey z2a user here how can i help?

Physick26 said:
Hey z2a user here how can i help?
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ok thank you, first I need that you have UB (unlocked bootloader), because I will give you a custom kernel, the reason, Sony released source for 23.5.A.1.291 for Z2a but never released 23.5.A.1.291 for Z2a so as Z2 and Z2a are really similar in theory we can put the Z2 firmware on Z2a just changing the kernel, so if we archieve this the Z2a users could use Existenz 5.6.5. Please contact me on telegram @ShadowElite22

ShadowElite said:
Hi Z2a users I see that Sony never released 23.5.A.1.291 for Z2a, but on the source of this compilation is possible to build the kernel for Z2a, so I think is possible for Z2a users install Existenz 5.6.5 with some modifications, so if you have a Z2a and you are interested, write on this thread
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So, your kernel update is coming in nearly future? Good to hear that Dev :good:

EugenStanis said:
So, your kernel update is coming in nearly future? Good to hear that Dev :good:
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Update status, my tester succesfully booted on Existenz v5.6.5, just camera don't work for now, but it will solved later, also I need that you send me the stock build.prop of Z2a, thanks.

I am so expecting the new kernel for z2a...
may I know when will it be released?

yatin_abc said:
I am so expecting the new kernel for z2a...
may I know when will it be released?
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Well I have a problem, I lost all of my work (kernel and other stuff) because my PC first have a Windows 10 partition and the aubuntu partition, the windows 10 one was damaged and I must format my pc for fix it, I made a backup with Clonezilla of the Ubuntu partition (the one that have all of my work) but the backup wasn't done correctly, and I can't restore it (it seems that it have missing files) so I lost all of my works and I will to start again, the only good thing is that my kernel work is on github so the kernel isn't lost, but all of my other projects are lost, I will to start again this projects soon (first I need to pass some final exams of this semester of university) thanks for your wait I know that is a long wait.

flash z2 firmware to z2a
i need help regarding flashing different firmware, since z2 and z2a are almost the same in specs
i'm wondering if ever i could flash d6503/d6502 (z2) firmware to my d6563 (z2a), would the software or programs be compatible?
i really want to try the nougat update of z2 to my z2a..
hope someone could answer me, i cant really find any information about someone trying this..
thanks in advance.
nice day.
ps:
ShadowElite
also been waiting for your z2a 23.5.a.0.291 firmware
i hope i could also try that next time, because my battery drains really fast.

Cocolocoponcho said:
I have a Xperia Z2a D6563 and I am currently using EliteKernel with the eXistenZ, when you install the ROM, and flash the Kernel, the camera breaks, but I created some kind of fix using the Cyberian Z2 camera mod (I used this because I am not a developer but I barely know some stuff) and at this moment I have everything working on the Z2a except the front camera, I didn't know how to fix that but if somebody wants to know how I installed and set all, you can ask for it and I will create a post, it really worths it.
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wow thats soundawsome！
can you make rr for z2a？:silly:

Fresh/Clean Install MM, Install TWRP, Root and Xposed on ZX551ML (Asus Zoom)

I have ZX551ML (Zenfone ZOOM). Want to upgrade to MM.
Check images for more detailed specification.
I want to perform an absolutely clean install to MM.
Install TWRP and Xposed..
Please guide me to right articles/steps and files to continue ahead..
The existing device is rooted and running lollipop, I want to have MM with root
I can reach Recovery mode!
It's been more than 14 hours now since I tried what all I know & could think of doing after reading on the internet.
Please help me. Please..

Can you try following this whole thread ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/rom-cleanstock-mm-z00aww-4-21-40-144-t3492278
There's a video link (Portuguese but very much understandable ) with the full tutorial (including MM bootloader upgrades and bootloader unlock)
Hope this helps!

Shahnewaz-Rifat said:
Can you try following this whole thread ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/rom-cleanstock-mm-z00aww-4-21-40-144-t3492278
There's a video link (Portuguese but very much understandable ) with the full tutorial (including MM bootloader upgrades and bootloader unlock)
Hope this helps!
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Hello,
Thanks for your reply. 
 @GuilhermeXtreme is an excellent guy for his valuable support.
He tried his best to help me install CleanSTOCKLL and CLEANStockMM on my Asus Zoom device, but apparently the ROM supported by him is for ZOOA (ZE551ML)
My device is Z00X (ZX551ML)
Asus did a huge mistake (I assume) in naming roms for 2 different devices same.
On installing above ROMs which you have specified, mobile works fine but Mobile Network and Camera will not.
Infact @GuilhermeXtreme tried his best to help me for 2 days, to fix the issue.
At present I am on Stock Lollipop with stock recovery
(unrooted device)
Regards,

X Compact Oreo : can i root my device without losing the Sony camera app ?

Hello,
My smartphone has no carrier customization.
I recently upgraded my X Compact to Oreo. It's the official Sony update.
I'd like to test Xposed framework. I understood I have to root the device. But I understood that i might lose the Sony camera app, which works better with xperia devices than any other camera app..
Could you tell me if it's possible, without losing the camera quality ? And which are the main steps ?
I ll be able to look for the detail of each steps by myself.
Thanks for your help

ico7liv said:
Hello,
My smartphone has no carrier customization.
I recently upgraded my X Compact to Oreo. It's the official Sony update.
I'd like to test Xposed framework. I understood I have to root the device. But I understood that i might lose the Sony camera app, which works better with xperia devices than any other camera app..
Could you tell me if it's possible, without losing the camera quality ? And which are the main steps ?
I ll be able to look for the detail of each steps by myself.
Thanks for your help
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You won't lose the camera app, but to root, you need to unlock bl, which wipes ta partition, where certain camera functions are stored, so camera is slightly worse. You can backup that partition to be restored after root, or you can use 'drm fix' which restores the functions that you lost when wiping ta.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/guide-root-custom-kernel-clean-rom-ta-x-t3583183

Hello,
Thanks for your detailed answer.
I'll check that

If you follow the guide carefully, you won't have any problems. I used this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/stock-8-0-root-recovery-t3747479

Root / TWRP / Fast Custom Android 7 rom

Hey, long time no see... I had to sell my xperia z3 last night, so I bought this XT1254 Droid Turbo.... Which is on MCG24.25-5-5 Build.... Android version 6.0.1 Security Patch level January 1, 2017....
I searched around here and found some complex methods for twrp and root, so I thought about posting here... I already did root Z3 unlocked it's bootloader and stuf..
So Is there any less complex method for these things? I don't wanna unlock bootloader for camera quality sake but I'd only like to know about rooting, twrp and a fast android 7 custom rom which is fast / battery saver, supports xposed etc if possible.. (Links would be useful, if someone can) So... Please point me in the right direction..
Else i'm staying stock. Thank you very much in advance.

Anyone???

How to get back widevine L1 certificate

Hi i am using redmi k20 MIUI version 12.0.8 i am not able to watch content in HDR in Netflix and Amazon prime
as i check in setting - password and security - fingerprint unlock - fingerprint and payment
I saw able to see widevine L1 certificate privious now it is not visible
Please some body help me on this

Unfortunately, if you ever flashed over Persist (AFAIK, even if you restored Persist from TWRP) you lost your DRM L1 certificate (and forever)
There are also some custom ROMs that flash over Persist and you loose L1
Google more about that known issue on the net for Xiaomi phones
You could try Format Data (if you didn't yet)
Btw, I'm on Xiaomi.eu Stable and I have L1 and it works perfectly but I never messed up my Persist

zgfg said:
Unfortunately, if you ever flashed over Persist (AFAIK, even if you restored Persist from TWRP) you lost your DRM L1 certificate (and forever)
There are also some custom ROMs that flash over Persist and you loose L1
Google more about that known issue on the net for Xiaomi phones
You could try Format Data (if you didn't yet)
Btw, I'm on Xiaomi.eu Stable and I have L1 and it works perfectly but I never messed up my Persist
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How do you even know if you flashed over Persist? I haven't had L1 for a while now and I don't know why.

arecflo said:
How do you even know if you flashed over Persist? I haven't had L1 for a while now and I don't know why.
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Yes even i haven't flashed my device

arecflo said:
How do you even know if you flashed over Persist? I haven't had L1 for a while now and I don't know why.
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If you used custom ROMs, some of them change Persist.
Otherwise, if you did Nandroid restore in TWRP, that would also go over Persist.
I never used Mi Flash but probably you can also flash over Persist
There are discussions on Internet and here on XDA, also on TG channels, search, investigate
Also, I don't know how it works with e.g. official CN firmwares (specially if somebody changes back and forth) and/or stock MIUI 12.1/12.5 - people reported various problems
Anyway, you can try:
- Factory reset / Format Data (no guarantee)
Also, if Bootloader is unlocked, why don't you go to Xiaomi.eu Stable (MIUI 12.5) - A11 works really smooth (not like with stock).
And if your Persist is really not 'damaged', with Xiaomi.eu DRM L1 will work
Sorry, cannot help more with stock, I'm on Xiaomi.eu builds more than a year

zgfg said:
If you used custom ROMs, some of them change Persist.
Otherwise, if you did Nandroid restore in TWRP, that would also go over Persist.
I never used Mi Flash but probably you can also flash over Persist
There are discussions on Internet and here on XDA, also on TG channels, search, investigate
Also, I don't know how it works with e.g. official CN firmwares (specially if somebody changes back and forth) and/or stock MIUI 12.1/12.5 - people reported various problems
Anyway, you can try:
- Factory reset / Format Data (no guarantee)
Also, if Bootloader is unlocked, why don't you go to Xiaomi.eu Stable (MIUI 12.5) - A11 works really smooth (not like with stock).
And if your Persist is really not 'damaged', with Xiaomi.eu DRM L1 will work
Sorry, cannot help more with stock, I'm on Xiaomi.eu builds more than a year
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Changed the rom to Xiaomi.eu and I got it! Thanks.

arecflo said:
Changed the rom to Xiaomi.eu and I got it! Thanks.
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Bro does the issue resolved
Have you unlocked bootloader to change rom to eu?
Does unlocking bootloader do i recive OTA update?

BALAJI 07 said:
Bro does the issue resolved
Have you unlocked bootloader to change rom to eu?
Does unlocking bootloader do i recive OTA update?
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Unlocking BL is required for any kind of flashing, but unlocked BL by itself does not block OTA
However, once you switch to a different ROM - you can no more receive OTA for your previous stock ROM
But Xiaomi.eu has its own updates and OTA mechanism - google for Xiaomi.eu and when you open their forum, go to Stable ROMs and read the OP posts about downloading and installation of Xiaomi.eu ROMs
Ofc, you will need to unlock BL - google for the guides for Xiaomi phones (on XDA or generally Internet). Same procedure applies to various Xiaomi phones (follow only the BL unlock process - do not continue with e.g how-to root Note 8 to your Mi 9T).
Once you apply to Xiaomi for your BL, you will have to wait exactly 7 days (168 hr) - Xiaomi requires that time before letting you to unlock
You will need then latest TWRP (official from TWRP.me) for flashing/installing the Xiaomi.eu ROM.
Again google about installing TWRP (you need to flash its img file from Fastboot and again it is the same/similar procedure for various phones). Guides can be found also on XDA

zgfg said:
Unlocking BL is required for any kind of flashing, but unlocked BL by itself does not block OTA
However, once you switch to a different ROM - you can no more receive OTA for your previous stock ROM
But Xiaomi.eu has its own updates and OTA mechanism - google for Xiaomi.eu and when you open their forum, go to Stable ROMs and read the OP posts about downloading and installation of Xiaomi.eu ROMs
Ofc, you will need to unlock BL - google for the guides for Xiaomi phones (on XDA or generally Internet). Same procedure applies to various Xiaomi phones (follow only the BL unlock process - do not continue with e.g how-to root Note 8 to your Mi 9T).
Once you apply to Xiaomi for your BL, you will have to wait exactly 7 days (168 hr) - Xiaomi requires that time before letting you to unlock
You will need then latest TWRP (official from TWRP.me) for flashing/installing the Xiaomi.eu ROM.
Again google about installing TWRP (you need to flash its img file from Fastboot and again it is the same/similar procedure for various phones). Guides can be found also on XDA
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Hi,
please can you share me the link ASAP.

BALAJI 07 said:
Hi,
please can you share me the link ASAP.
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How could share you a 'link' if you don't specify for what?!
Anyway, Google is your friend, and other threads here on XD.A, search and you will find official Xiaomi page for unlocking Bootloader (I'm not going to search for you now, when I needed I found it and used), guides for unlocking, flashing, whatever
From Google Play install MIUI Downloader app - the easiest way to find stock and Xiaomi.eu firmwares for your phone etc
I was also a newbie years ago but spent time to search, read and learn things - believe me, that's the best way. People who just want ro be fed by spun sooner or later brick their phones. I don't want to be inlvolved into

Hi
I have rooted my redmi k20 device can you share DRM L1 zip for magisk
I found some DRM L1 zip which are can't be fixed widevine l1

zgfg said:
Unlocking BL is required for any kind of flashing, but unlocked BL by itself does not block OTA
However, once you switch to a different ROM - you can no more receive OTA for your previous stock ROM
But Xiaomi.eu has its own updates and OTA mechanism - google for Xiaomi.eu and when you open their forum, go to Stable ROMs and read the OP posts about downloading and installation of Xiaomi.eu ROMs
Ofc, you will need to unlock BL - google for the guides for Xiaomi phones (on XDA or generally Internet). Same procedure applies to various Xiaomi phones (follow only the BL unlock process - do not continue with e.g how-to root Note 8 to your Mi 9T).
Once you apply to Xiaomi for your BL, you will have to wait exactly 7 days (168 hr) - Xiaomi requires that time before letting you to unlock
You will need then latest TWRP (official from TWRP.me) for flashing/installing the Xiaomi.eu ROM.
Again google about installing TWRP (you need to flash its img file from Fastboot and again it is the same/similar procedure for various phones). Guides can be found also on XDA
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Does changing roms from eu to aosp still retain the l1 certification?

SamuelChenkual said:
Does changing roms from eu to aosp still retain the l1 certification?
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I don't use AOSP ROMs hence cannot give you the answer. Some users reported that they lost L1 but you never know what exactly they did, specially if they wiped Persist