Hello everyone, it is possible to re-unlock the bootloader? I have an Italian xperia play no sim lock
thanks
How to Unlock the bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
How to Root your Play
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
If you just want root access then just use gingerbreak, bootloader unlocking is not needed. Also trackid will no longer work if the bootloader is unlocked.
Sorry for my english but my question is for Re-Lock the bootloader
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ginepraio said:
Sorry for my english but my question is for Re-Lock the bootloader
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there will be a way in the future, but not atm
AndroHero said:
there will be a way in the future, but not atm
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Don't listen to Androidhero he tells lies
I discovered a funny side effect when i was trying to fix my phone, I used divinci to flash a new image using their software and 10 credits given to me by Nielk (thanks mate)
It didnt fix the phone but did relock the bootloader oddly
Make TA backup before unlocking bootloader. When you want to re-lock it, write original TA back.
Blagus said:
Make TA backup before unlocking bootloader. When you want to re-lock it, write original TA back.
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You keep referring to "keeping a backup of your TA". Still, to the best of my knowledge, we have no tools for that yet :-O Unfortunately.
NielDK said:
You keep referring to "keeping a backup of your TA". Still, to the best of my knowledge, we have no tools for that yet :-O Unfortunately.
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Yes, I constantly do that because that's the most important part of Sony Ericsson S1 phone. If everyone here had original TA backups before unlocking bootloader, there won't be any need for 16 pages of discussion on how to fix bricked Plays and still not find a 100% working solution.
Blagus said:
Yes, I constantly do that because that's the most important part of Sony Ericsson S1 phone. If everyone here had original TA backups before unlocking bootloader, there won't be any need for 16 pages of discussion on how to fix bricked Plays and still not find a 100% working solution.
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I'll waist a bit more space then LOL
Doesnt really do any good, as long as there is no way to do this, unless you are aware of a solution. Please enlighten us
NielDK said:
I'll waist a bit more space then LOL
Doesnt really do any good, as long as there is no way to do this, unless you are aware of a solution. Please enlighten us
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Here's my thought:
We first need free TA backup and write.
Then someone with fully working play should make TA backup (Both a and i Play)
Then I find out the addresses of security zone in TA.
You backup security zone.
Write TA backed up from working phone.
Write your security zone.
That worked on every SE phone so far with GDFS/TA.
What is the TA you're referring to?
Trim Area - part of the phone which contains unique and important data like IMEI, Sim locks, radio data, etc...
Ah, I see. It seems a lot like the /efs folder in the Sammy Galaxy S.
Logseman said:
Ah, I see. It seems a lot like the /efs folder in the Sammy Galaxy S.
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Yes, something like that, only thing is that TA has signed parts so it's almost impossible to unlock phone for free at the moment.
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Hello I made simple script.
It backups all from TA to hardcoded modem log,its located on partition mmcblk0p8 and register how much you use your apps.
Anyway by using this script you can fully restore your phone so can freely do TA test with no worry.
Im going to provide restore script tommorow to.
Backup:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?bo11on96r8nqfp0
Restore:
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P.S I would request someone doing backup and unlock bootloader then again backup and then restore first backup and again unlock and again backup.
Thanks.
EDIT: Please make ddbackup dir on sdcard before running script
Thanks a TON for this but Please playing with TA resulting in bad damage to hardware!! I don't think it will be a good idea, But thanks again for making this great tool!
sijav said:
Thanks a TON for this but Please playing with TA resulting in bad damage to hardware!! I don't think it will be a good idea, But thanks again for making this great tool!
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Well you can unlock bootloader and then restore,it will make your phone look complete same (in software way as before unlcoking bootloader for ex.)
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So even if ta is modified and phone ends in a hard brick
Will this restore it back to normal?
So it backup drm keys and if i restore it will back to original?(flashing also original ftf by flashtool)
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So it backup drm keys and if i restore it will back to original?(flashing also original ftf by flashtool)
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Yes it backups all from bootloader to kernel expect system and data partition.
Can't believe I waited 6+ months to unlock my bootloader, I finally do it and two weeks later a way to save the DRM keys etc is released. Fantastic...
no restore script ?
darQ96 said:
no restore script ?
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Sure I will upload it soon.
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Thank You man,Great Work
Hey, any news? I'm waiting for restore script and if U upload I'll try this and give response.
I have still locked bootloader, so I'll try to backup, unlock and then restore.
I think this might be usefull info for others people that want to unlock their phones, but are afraid of losing DRM-keys.
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Sure I will upload it soon.
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so, again, no restore script ?!?!
idea: if someone with unlocked BL makes a backup of TA, will it work if I restore that TA to my phone with BL unlock alowed status:NO ?
only thing I would need to change is IMEI, any way to change IMEI ?
darQ96 said:
so, again, no restore script ?!?!
idea: if someone with unlocked BL makes a backup of TA, will it work if I restore that TA to my phone with BL unlock alowed status:NO ?
only thing I would need to change is IMEI, any way to change IMEI ?
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No,there is no way and there never wont be a way I already posted only possible way you can unlock your phone.
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XperianPro said:
No,there is no way and there never wont be a way I already posted only possible way you can unlock your phone.
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Yeah, I know, I saw it, flash corrupted TA, send it to service centar and hope to get it back with BL unlock allowed status: YES
But nevermind that.
Did you make/do you have restore script or not ?!?!?!?!
edit: I also dissagree with your statement "there is no way and there never wont be a way" and I just think that you gave up to easy
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Yeah, I know, I saw it, flash corrupted TA, send it to service centar and hope to get it back with BL unlock allowed status: YES
But nevermind that.
Did you make/do you have restore script or not ?!?!?!?!
edit: I also dissagree with your statement "there is no way and there never wont be a way" and I just think that you gave up to easy
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Well if you find way how to get device specific hardcoded decode key,I would be happy to continue developing way to.unlock.bootloader.
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Well if you find way how to get device specific hardcoded decode key,I would be happy to continue developing way to.unlock.bootloader.
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again, no restore script ?
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again, no restore script ?
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I will post it as develop some ROMs from date 15.6.2013
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I will post it as develop some ROMs from date 15.6.2013
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Dear developer .
I think your thread with this script should be a sticky, so that anyone would know about this before unlocking bootloader.
I have also a question about restore script - will you post it sometime soon or you're too busy? Im not rushing you or asking for eta, just curious and eager to unlock bl .
Cheers
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Hi people. This is my 3rd android device. Two samsung products, and now the Z ultra.
So I have no idea what people are talking about... I'm used to ODIN... so is flashtool a similar piece of software?
My xperia Z hasn't arrived yet, Im just trying to get my head around sony and the way their devices are run..
So.. questions...
1. Backup your TA partition (I read that this has important info that I don't want to loose... Do i do this with flashtool? Do i also reflash this partition at a later date?)
2. Unlock your bootloader (Why are some people not unlocking bootloader... Do I understand correctly that some features will stop working... like x-reality?? If so, can't they just be reactivated with a custom ROM?)
3. I see there is a recovery for locked bootloaders... (can you still flash kernel's custom ROM's zips using CWM with a locked bootloader?)
Ive spent 3 days looking on the threads here, but I think because of my previous devices I have a preconceived idea of what i should be doing.. I'm confused.
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Hi people. This is my 3rd android device. Two samsung products, and now the Z ultra.
So I have no idea what people are talking about... I'm used to ODIN... so is flashtool a similar piece of software???
My xperia Z hasn't arrived yet, Im just trying to get my head around sony and the way their devices are run..
So.. questions...
1. Backup your TA partition (I read that this has important info that I don't want to loose... Do i do this with flashtool?? Do i also reflash this partition at a later date?)
2. Unlock your bootloader (Why are some people not unlocking bootloader... Do I understand correctly that some features will stop working... like x-reality?? If so, can't they just be reactivated with a custom ROM?)
3. I see there is a recovery for locked bootloaders... (can you still flash kernel's custom ROM's zips using CWM with a locked bootloader?)
Ive spent 3 days looking on the threads here, but I think because of my previous devices I have a preconceived idea of what i should be doing.. I'm confused.
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Oh thanks god!! I have been waiting for someone to ask... I didn't want to get labeled as a noob! :b
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Oh thanks god!! I have been waiting for someone to ask... I didn't want to get labeled as a noob! :b
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Now everyone knows you're a n00b!
First of all, the minus of unlocking bootloader is losing your DRM keys. To do this, sony has provided us an official way through their website (just google it). Or you can do this via flashtool too. After unlocking, you will lose xreality engine and won't get FW update from sony anymore through official means (pcc or ota, but you can always flash). Some says trackID will be lost, too, but hey, who use it anyway?
The plus is, you entered godmode for flashing anything into your phone.
Unlocked bootloader can be relocked through flashtool, but relocked is not the same as locked, because xreality is still lost, cmiiw. To restore to original locked state, use backupTA (search thread in xda) BEFORE unlocking bootloader. And backupTA needs root, so we need root w/o unlock bootloader first (already plenty in other threads).
And yeah, what a maze this is.
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unk_damnation said:
Now everyone knows you're a n00b!
First of all, the minus of unlocking bootloader is losing your DRM keys. To do this, sony has provided us an official way through their website (just google it). Or you can do this via flashtool too. After unlocking, you will lose xreality engine and won't get FW update from sony anymore through official means (pcc or ota, but you can always flash). Some says trackID will be lost, too, but hey, who use it anyway?
The plus is, you entered godmode for flashing anything into your phone.
Unlocked bootloader can be relocked through flashtool, but relocked is not the same as locked, because xreality is still lost, cmiiw. To restore to original locked state, use backupTA (search thread in xda) BEFORE unlocking bootloader. And backupTA needs root, so we need root w/o unlock bootloader first (already plenty in other threads).
And yeah, what a maze this is.
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Ok thanks, that confirmed what i thought about bootloader..
Can you still flash VIA CWM with a locked bootloader?
otherwise as i understand it...
1) root device
2) backup TA parition
3) unlock bootloader
4) flash ROM/kernel/etc
5) reflash TA partition.
done... custom ROM with x-reality support?
hamdogg said:
Ok thanks, that confirmed what i thought about bootloader..
Can you still flash VIA CWM with a locked bootloader?
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Limited options. Most ROMs required unlocked bootloader.
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Limited options. Most ROMs required unlocked bootloader.
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so there will be some ROM's that don't require an unlocked bootloader??
Why are not all ROM's like this, then x-reality / track ID's would not be a problem...
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so there will be some ROM's that don't require an unlocked bootloader??
Why are not all ROM's like this, then x-reality / track ID's would not be a problem...
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Well it's harder to make, apparently. Currently even custom recovery for locked bootloader is not finished yet. Check the development section. And flashing things that normally isn't allowed on locked does have limitations, check in other xperia devices threads.
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Well it's harder to make, apparently. Currently even custom recovery for locked bootloader is not finished yet. Check the development section. And flashing things that normally isn't allowed on locked does have limitations, check in other xperia devices threads.
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ok... say I have flashed a ROM... i can then flash the TA partition and then I have that ROM with x-reality working?
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ok... say I have flashed a ROM... i can then flash the TA partition and then I have that ROM with x-reality working?
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Actually on firmware .510 with unlocked bootloader and I still have Xreality. Making your Ta backup is mainly to be able to restore your device in case of softbrick or restore your phone to stock.
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Actually on firmware .510 with unlocked bootloader and I still have Xreality. Making your Ta backup is mainly to be able to restore your device in case of softbrick or restore your phone to stock.
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I read that members running 510 have the reality box to check, but most say it doesn't make a difference, and that its not working in the album
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I read that members running 510 have the reality box to check, but most say it doesn't make a difference, and that its not working in the album
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Right i don't see difference on album. But I see it on videos.
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I am looking at getting the phone too. From what I understand is when your bootloader is locked, it will only load signed boot partitions. So any modification to the boot partition outside of the official stock kernel will not boot when locked. So installing any custom kernel (OC/UV/etc) with stock rom needs unlocked bootloader, or installing CM (which has it's own kernel anyway). So best is getting custom roms (only modified system) with stock kernel.
Also like already said, unlocked bootloader means no updates from Sony. I would backup TA at all costs anyway.
I doubt stock kernel supports kexec, but I guess you can hack the system init process to load different ramdisks. Which is why I guess they are having trouble with locked bootloaders with recovery ramdisks in the dev forum.
I am waiting for the C6806. Here are my plans:
1. Root using vroot (hope it doesn't infect TA with something ;o)
2. Backup TA Partition
3. Unlock
4. Deal with loss of DRM
5. Install whatever ROM/kernel for daily usage
6. (maybe make official TWRP)
7. Get official updates by restoring TA partition, stock kernel if necessary
or...
1. Root using vroot
2. Backup TA Paritition
3. Stick with stock kernel
4. Help with getting locked 2nd ramdisk working with stock init
5. Is the stock ROM awesome enough? (Not sure since we don't have 4.3 )
Also hoping info comes out about ATT bootloader soon on Note 3.
LTE phone is out by 9/25 I am thinking with US warranty support. (C6806)
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I am looking at getting the phone too. From what I understand is when your bootloader is locked, it will only load signed boot partitions. So any modification to the boot partition outside of the official stock kernel will not boot when locked. So installing any custom kernel (OC/UV/etc) with stock rom needs unlocked bootloader, or installing CM (which has it's own kernel anyway). So best is getting custom roms (only modified system) with stock kernel.
Also like already said, unlocked bootloader means no updates from Sony. I would backup TA at all costs anyway.
I doubt stock kernel supports kexec, but I guess you can hack the system init process to load different ramdisks. Which is why I guess they are having trouble with locked bootloaders with recovery ramdisks in the dev forum.
I am waiting for the C6806. Here are my plans:
1. Root using vroot (hope it doesn't infect TA with something ;o)
2. Backup TA Partition
3. Unlock
4. Deal with loss of DRM
5. Install whatever ROM/kernel for daily usage
6. (maybe make official TWRP)
7. Get official updates by restoring TA partition, stock kernel if necessary
or...
1. Root using vroot
2. Backup TA Paritition
3. Stick with stock kernel
4. Help with getting locked 2nd ramdisk working with stock init
5. Is the stock ROM awesome enough? (Not sure since we don't have 4.3 )
Also hoping info comes out about ATT bootloader soon on Note 3.
LTE phone is out by 9/25 I am thinking with US warranty support. (C6806)
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Thanks for your thoughts biff...
I was also going to wait for the LTE version, however only two cities have it in my country, and I rarely travel to them, and the added price made be think again...
Thanks to all for their contributions on this thread especially op for having the balls to expose his new noob levels I'm coming from Samsung note and this has helped put things in perspective.
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Thanks to all for their contributions on this thread especially op for having the balls to expose his new noob levels I'm coming from Samsung note and this has helped put things in perspective.
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Lol nobody should be ashamed to be a noob. We are all noobs to some extend, we learn and improve. I am a big noob on Sony devices as well and a huge noob when it come to development hahahhaa
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I've just ordered mine, should be delivered day after tomorrow. Wait is almost over!
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I've just ordered mine, should be delivered day after tomorrow. Wait is almost over!
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haha.. no problem!
I know samsung devices very well, and am no noob there.. But sony... yes, I know basically nothing. We all have to start somewhere.. :silly:
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haha.. no problem!
I know samsung devices very well, and am no noob there.. But sony... yes, I know basically nothing. We all have to start somewhere.. :silly:
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Jeez, this is a nice phone!
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SpyderTracks said:
Jeez, this is a nice phone!
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my wait is nearly over... customs called... gotta pay import duty (ARSE!!!)
but will have it Monday... Boom!!
Hi everyone, wonder if you can point me in the right direction.
I'm currently on a custom rom with an unlocked bootloader and I wish to go back to stock including locking the bootloader, from what I've found out so far this is what I need to do: -
Flash original ftf
root
flash TA
reflash ftf to lose root
Now back to stock with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
Trouble is I can't find how to go about restoring the TA partition from my TA image so if anyone can explain what software I need and the steps I have to take I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks.
You can use the same tool that is used to backup the TA partition (read the FAQ in the 1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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You can use the same tool that is used to backup the TA partition (read the FAQ in the 1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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Cheers
I didn't know that you see as I used the Doomlord root exploit before the other methods were available, thanks again.
Edit: Thanks again, I'm now back to stock with the service page reporting "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
TheOnlyIntruder said:
Cheers
I didn't know that you see as I used the Doomlord root exploit before the other methods were available, thanks again.
Edit: Thanks again, I'm now back to stock with the service page reporting "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
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Sorry for high-jacking this thread, it however loosely fits my problem.
When I got the Z2 I was, in all honesty quite quick with rooting and swapping the stock Sony ROM with Cyanogen. So quick in fact that I didn't bother for two seconds to actually perform a backup of the system beforehand.
So my question is this - is it possible (given the fact that DRM and such will be lost for all eternity) to revert to stock rom without the backup?
If so... How really? (couldn't find anyhone so stupid on here to do the same rookie misstake as I did so no answers was found while scouring through the forums...)
Thanks in advance, and yet again, sorry for high-jacking the thread.
silvisaquilo said:
Sorry for high-jacking this thread, it however loosely fits my problem.
When I got the Z2 I was, in all honesty quite quick with rooting and swapping the stock Sony ROM with Cyanogen. So quick in fact that I didn't bother for two seconds to actually perform a backup of the system beforehand.
So my question is this - is it possible (given the fact that DRM and such will be lost for all eternity) to revert to stock rom without the backup?
If so... How really? (couldn't find anyhone so stupid on here to do the same rookie misstake as I did so no answers was found while scouring through the forums...)
Thanks in advance, and yet again, sorry for high-jacking the thread.
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you can revert to stock using flashtool and a ftf of your choice, also you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
your drm keys wont come back
flashtool.net <flashtool im talking about
Envious_Data said:
you can revert to stock using flashtool and a ftf of your choice, also you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
your drm keys wont come back
flashtool.net <flashtool im talking about
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Thank you for a quick reply - forgot to add a question, what happens to the phone WITHOUT the DRM keys? What will I not be able to do - that i presently can with cyanogen or non-f***ed-up-stock-ROM?
Thanks!
silvisaquilo said:
Thank you for a quick reply - forgot to add a question, what happens to the phone WITHOUT the DRM keys? What will I not be able to do - that i presently can with cyanogen or non-f***ed-up-stock-ROM?
Thanks!
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nothing is affected by your drm keys weather they exist or not in 4.4.2/4.4.4 xperias they are simply used to check if you have modified your device ie. bootloader unlock (relocking doesnt restore your drm keys)
Envious_Data said:
nothing is affected by your drm keys weather they exist or not in 4.4.2/4.4.4 xperias they are simply used to check if you have modified your device ie. bootloader unlock (relocking doesnt restore your drm keys)
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Ah, thank you!
Well as I already figured that I messed up any warranty, that's no issue for me, so really thank you. I was hoping that I could restore to original stock rom to be able to properly use the camera and noise-canceling headphones. Seems like it then. :good:
Yet again, thank you!
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Ah, thank you!
Well as I already figured that I messed up any warranty, that's no issue for me, so really thank you. I was hoping that I could restore to original stock rom to be able to properly use the camera and noise-canceling headphones. Seems like it then. :good:
Yet again, thank you!
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X-Reality and Noise canceling not working is a bug in certain firmwares the camera not working is a myth
I found only more than half year old info about this for Xperia Z2. Is at this time any possible way to change unlockable status to YES?
I flashed from my stock 4.4.2 Orange to new GLOBAL generic 23.0.1.A.0.167 4.4.4 RU ftf and i was hoping that the loader.sin contains bootloader data...
No, if the device isnt unlockable its imposible to change that
(close to imposible is more acurate)
I think you need to pay for it... I think!!!!
mestanr said:
I found only more than half year old info about this for Xperia Z2. Is at this time any possible way to change unlockable status to YES?
I flashed from my stock 4.4.2 Orange to new GLOBAL generic 23.0.1.A.0.167 4.4.4 RU ftf and i was hoping that the loader.sin contains bootloader data...
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Is it sim free??? If so how about swapping it for my bootloader unlocked no drm so cant use remote play z2? lol
On another note, now that i dont want this particular Z2 anymore, has anybody actually tried flashing someone elses TA backup to the z2?
Im not asking what should happen if you flash a TA backup thats not from your phone, im aware of that....... therefore im assuming it hasnt actually been tried?
Sorry for the noob question,but mine says bootloader unlock allowed:yes,so does this mean I can unlock it if I want to or is it already unlocked?And Does it have something to do with DRM keys (I don't know what they are).I mean did I buy a phone that is already done some stuff with on it,or is it ok to see these expressions?I hope I could tell what I wanted to tell.
Perfectdevil said:
I think you need to pay for it... I think!!!!
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Nope, thats sim unlock
numskull said:
Is it sim free??? If so how about swapping it for my bootloader unlocked no drm so cant use remote play z2? lol
On another note, now that i dont want this particular Z2 anymore, has anybody actually tried flashing someone elses TA backup to the z2?
Im not asking what should happen if you flash a TA backup thats not from your phone, im aware of that....... therefore im assuming it hasnt actually been tried?
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Flashing someone elses TA will brick your device, each DRM key is unique to the device and the code set is discarded after use
Envious_Data said:
Nope, thats sim unlock
Flashing someone elses TA will brick your device, each DRM key is unique to the device and the code set is discarded after use
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I know, what i asked was HAS ANYBODY ACTUALLY DONE IT AND PROVED THIS IS CORRECT?
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ordeniz said:
Sorry for the noob question,but mine says bootloader unlock allowed:yes,so does this mean I can unlock it if I want to or is it already unlocked?And Does it have something to do with DRM keys (I don't know what they are).I mean did I buy a phone that is already done some stuff with on it,or is it ok to see these expressions?I hope I could tell what I wanted to tell.
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It means it can be unlocked.......... but dont do it unless you've rooted and backed up the ta partition
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I know, what i asked was HAS ANYBODY ACTUALLY DONE IT AND PROVED THIS IS CORRECT?
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Yes, DoomLord, Championswimmer, other asorted Xperia veterans have shown this before, you can even ask doomlord him self and he will tell you the same thing i did.
I dont think its recoverable when you brick from a DRM mismatch
Envious_Data said:
Yes, DoomLord, Championswimmer, other asorted Xperia veterans have shown this before, you can even ask doomlord him self and he will tell you the same thing i did.
I dont think its recoverable when you brick from a DRM mismatch
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Ahh if its non recoverable maybe i wont try after all lol, i get what you're saying i just meant has it actually been tried and proved to screw up a z2 or is everybody assuming that it does because it did in z,z1 etc
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Ahh if its non recoverable maybe i wont try after all lol, i get what you're saying i just meant has it actually been tried and proved to screw up a z2 or is everybody assuming that it does because it did in z,z1 etc
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Its the exact same case with a Xperias Since Xperia X10
Every device showed the same results, after a few devices killed we just asumed they were all the same and seeing Since the TA partition and management hasnt changed its still not posible to flash a different TA to your device aside its own
At least in Spain IS possible. You only need the code to sim unlock and ask Sony to take your phone to a technical service and they will change it to allow unlocking bootloader.
I've already done that.
I know the question was asked million times but I'm quite desperate with my Xperia. I love the phone, it has good specs and never failed me. The only problem is unlockable bootloader and I'm bored with Existenz. I came across a thread on reddit where guy was able to unlock bootloader of his Z5c through the official way even though the service info said no. https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/4gnc99/z5c_bootloader_unlocked_allowedno/
How likely is that? Is it worth trying? And if unlocking fails, will it brick my phone?
Just received my Z5 compact on upgrade from o2, I'm distraught to find out the rooting status is bootloader unlock allowed : no
Now I'm unable to find anyway to root it without unlocking bootloader.
Someone please help or break the bad news to me if root access is impossible without an unlocked bootloader?
I upgraded to this seeing as I was so happy with my Z1 compact but I can't have a phone I can't root.
As far as I know currently there is no way to root without unlock. Probably nobody looks for a bug to allow this as TA partition backup is possible and the keys are replaced by a patch after unlock.
Here are some links towards useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
http://twigstechtips.blogspot.de/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html
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As far as I know currently there is no way to root without unlock. Probably nobody looks for a bug to allow this as TA partition backup is possible and the keys are replaced by a patch after unlock.
Here are some links towards useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
http://twigstechtips.blogspot.de/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html
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Thanks for your help buddy, shame o2 make the bootloader un-unlockable, because this phone is getting sent straight back to them and I'll buy it from somewhere else.
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Thanks for your help buddy, shame o2 make the bootloader un-unlockable, because this phone is getting sent straight back to them and I'll buy it from somewhere else.
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Lol that sounds like a waste of time. FYI, it doesn't matter where you're buying it results are the same.
daniel_loft said:
As far as I know currently there is no way to root without unlock. Probably nobody looks for a bug to allow this as TA partition backup is possible and the keys are replaced by a patch after unlock.
Here are some links towards useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
http://twigstechtips.blogspot.de/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html
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thank´s for this answer.
solve my question in the general threat.
Does anybody know if root is likely to be possible at some point with a locked bootloader?
As I was saying a few posts before: Probably nobody is even looking for a security hole that would allow root access with locked bootloader.
TA partition is backed up, TA keys are patched, root access achieved => 90% of the people are happy.
It's a locked device with low activity on XDA. We should be grateful for the current situation!