Hi guys.
I wonder if we backup all the partitions + TA area before unlocking the bootloader, test and play with the phone and then at some point flash it all back to phone - will the phone be again locked and with the DRM keys?
I mean if not to use the official Sony unlocking site
1. No, not (so easy) as you think.
2. And if so, shouldn't be the bootloader+keys+2nd bootloader+ta+nvs enough?
3. But,..... why should one that?
Destroy DRM and don't be part of it. Free your fone, use OpenSource and DRM free Media.
Take some risk - man or kiddy?!
maxrfon said:
Hi guys.
I wonder if we backup all the partitions + TA area before unlocking the bootloader, test and play with the phone and then at some point flash it all back to phone - will the phone be again locked and with the DRM keys?
I mean if not to use the official Sony unlocking site
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unless you releaseing a tool you developed or for development then this is the wrong forum max
This does not belong in the development section
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mark.doe said:
1. No, not (so easy) as you think.
2. And if so, shouldn't be the bootloader+keys+2nd bootloader+ta+nvs enough?
3. But,..... why should one that?
Destroy DRM and don't be part of it. Free your fone, use OpenSource and DRM free Media.
Take some risk - man or kiddy?!
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3 - I don't want to follow rules I don't want to unlock my bootloader using sony website.
I have a phone and i can return it within 14 days, but if i unlock bootloader via sony - i will not be able to give it back, in case if i don't like the phone - that's why.
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unless you releaseing a tool you developed or for development then this is the wrong forum max
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It was correct forum. I can write any tool, that's why i asked in the Development forum, so this post was at's it's place.
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This does not belong in the development section
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Let me decide it
Please move it back, because the question is to Developers, and it does not belong to the place where people ask how to charge their phones..
no hes right
this is a question, yes its for devs but its a question, the dev forum is for the release and support of dev tools
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no hes right
this is a question, yes its for devs but its a question, the dev forum is for the release and support of dev tools
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That means all the questions from the dev section must be moved here. I want to see it!
Today.
Not even one topic in development section is question based all are the custom roms or anything produced by developers
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Regarding your question, I have made a full backup (all partitions - around 4 GB!) of my previous phone using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374511&highlight=backup
It might give you some ideas
Well our phones are not so "unprotected" as Huawei ones are.
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I unlocked my bootloader but before that i did a complete backup using titanium backup
and once the bootloader was unlocked i could still use the sont drm protected softwares like the TrackID
soo i guess this serves the purpose
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Hi,
I recently upgraded to this device from the EVO3D. I have a question with regards to rooting.
With the EVO, every time there was a major OTA update, there were always firmware/radio updates to flash through the bootloader with fastboot in addition to the ROM base itself.
Does this exist with Samsung phones or is everything contained within the ROM package itself? I have a phone with 2.3.4 and was going to try a 2.3.6 ROM but didn't want to leave any important updates behind.
I have read through all the stickies and page through the general as well as the Q& A section and did not see it addressed.
Thanks for the help.
Obviously anyone who wants to chime in is more than welcome.
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jpreichart said:
Hi,
I recently upgraded to this device from the EVO3D. I have a question with regards to rooting.
With the EVO, every time there was a major OTA update, there were always firmware/radio updates to flash through the bootloader with fastboot in addition to the ROM base itself.
Does this exist with Samsung phones or is everything contained within the ROM package itself? I have a phone with 2.3.4 and was going to try a 2.3.6 ROM but didn't want to leave any important updates behind.
I have read through all the stickies and page through the general as well as the Q& A section and did not see it addressed.
Thanks for the help.
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Basically, anything is independently flashable. Sometimes there will be interdependencies between components, but not usually.
1) Right now there is NO reason to ever flash bootloaders - avoid it. Any CWM-flashable firmware in these forums does not include BLs. (This may change with ICS.)
2) Don't flash anything with a .PIT in Odin - it'll hose your device.
3) You can mix and match any radio firmware with any system firmware. (At least for Gingerbread. ICS is an unknown.) It's not like many HTC devices, where the radio acted as a bootloader for the applications processor - on Samsungs, the AP bootloads the modem.
4) Older kernels can cause problems with newer firmwares. My latest releases should work with any Gingerbread firmware other than AOSP/CM7.
Thank you. I am a forever Noob.
With HTC the updates were always stripped of any bootloader updates to remain s-off. The remainder was always flashed through recovery or fastboot. I am trying to understand this wotld a little more. I have become very afraid of bootloaders from my time there.
I would assume the good people here will help guys like me if things change with ICS?
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jpreichart said:
Thank you. I am a forever Noob.
With HTC the updates were always stripped of any bootloader updates to remain s-off. The remainder was always flashed through recovery or fastboot. I am trying to understand this wotld a little more. I have become very afraid of bootloaders from my time there.
I would assume the good people here will help guys like me if things change with ICS?
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Yup. Any ICS update should contain clear instructions on if the bootloader situation changes. (Right now, there's no evidence of this.)
It is my opinion that anyone who provides a bootloader flash should always do it separately and make it clear under what circumstances the user should flash the BLs.
In general, be careful about flashing factory-originated firmware updates as these can include bootloaders. Almost anything here won't. (However, the first UCKK6 leaks did... Next time an I777 leak shows up we know how to remove the BLs though.)
One last question. You have been very helpful. If i use your kernel to get CWM onto the phone to avoid the flash counter, it will play nice with stock rooted 2.3.4?
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jpreichart said:
Thank you. I am a forever Noob.
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This is by choice. Just by spending a little time reading the FAQ, looking through the stickies and perusing the forum in general would have probably prevented you from starting this thread. Always do a search before starting a new thread and whenever possible post to an already existing related thread rather than start a new one. No more newbie pass for you.
Miami_Son said:
This is by choice. Just by spending a little time reading the FAQ, looking through the stickies and perusing the forum in general would have probably prevented you from starting this thread. Always do a search before starting a new thread and whenever possible post to an already existing related thread rather than start a new one. No more newbie pass for you.
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I mentioned above that I have / had searched. I did not find the same question asked. If I missed it, I apologize. It took me a few days to get the courage to post. I did not want to start a discussion and get 5 responses like yours (it seems that is the most common response people get when they ask questions).
Sometimes you have to ask a question in a way that makes sense to you to understand the answer. Otherwise what is the point of a Q& A section?
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jpreichart said:
One last question. You have been very helpful. If i use your kernel to get CWM onto the phone to avoid the flash counter, it will play nice with stock rooted 2.3.4?
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Yes, it should. You'll need to root your phone to install my kernel without the counter - either SuperOneClick (works for UCKH7) or my prerooted system image (flashing custom system images doesn't trigger the counter)
jpreichart said:
Sometimes you have to ask a question in a way that makes sense to you to understand the answer. Otherwise what is the point of a Q& A section?
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It certianly isn't to ask questions that can be answered with an investment in time and reading or that have been asked and asnwered already.
Here's a tip I and others give newbies looking for answers: During the initial period of looking/searching/reading, do NOT use your phone. Use a PC so you can see full pages and it will be easier to gather information. Tapatalk or the XDA app should be limited to making replies or casual reading of the forum, not as a way to research these often complex subjects.
Miami_Son said:
It certianly isn't to ask questions that can be answered with an investment in time and reading or that have been asked and asnwered already.
Here's a tip I and others give newbies looking for answers: During the initial period of looking/searching/reading, do NOT use your phone. Use a PC so you can see full pages and it will be easier to gather information. Tapatalk or the XDA app should be limited to making replies or casual reading of the forum, not as a way to research these often complex subjects.
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I agree with you. For what it's worth, I did search using a desktop. Just typing on my phone. I can't put it down!
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my question is simple how to know if my bootloader is locked or not ? i need it to be unlocked so i can root it using this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273&highlight=root+samsung+galaxy+s3&page=55
i have another question is cwm recovery working for 4.1.2 jb devices and where to get it? if not what's the alternative?
Stop.
Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.
You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.
Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
boomboomer said:
Stop.
Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.
You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.
Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
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lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom
i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .
jje
JJEgan said:
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .
jje
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of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
chack152 said:
lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom
i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
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Philz recovery, that to is in the stickies. Take a hint.
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of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
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I read the OP thats why i am asking to make sure .
btw I9300 bootloader is not locked but do read the stickies as it is a different device than all american and several other sgs3 variants
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status i found out that xoom is locked and some xperia devices and that i can determine the bootloader status by the time it take on the boot screen but this doesnt sound very accurate is there a code to put it in the dial pad ?
Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
boomboomer said:
Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
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if the bootloader is locked the chance of bricking my phone is bigger so i need to know first before jumping into the customizing process isnt that right?
You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
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You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
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ok i got it but generally talking not in samsung devices
forget about it when i get a non samsung device i will search for it's bootloader status thanks for your time and dedication and im sorry if i made u angry of annoyed u
No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
boomboomer said:
No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
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NOT Yet did i appear to u as a noob?
chack152 said:
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
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chack152 said:
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status
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I wrote it in the stickies.
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actually the verizon sgs3 does have a locked bootloader. so it is not always the manufacturer that makes the decisions. in the us the carriers have much more input especially in regards to updates. att just recently began updates to 4.12.
have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756338 they are all samsung galaxy s 3 but none are identical . some are exynos , some are snapdragon. ram , video boards, radios all different variants. that is why it is important to know your device
All the US versions are the same hardware... Besides Radio related stuff...
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Hi,
I have received a SIM locked SGS3 and the Firm is using is 4.1.2
It seems after reading a little that it is possible to unlock it on this firm, but i couldnt find the answer to these questions:
1 - Will the unlock be forever or do I need to SIM unlock every time I put a new firm on it?
I was thinking to use a 4.3 or 4.4 firmware.
I want to root the phone, change the actual firm and SIM unlock the phone. Which step should i make first?
Maybe I can get a unlock code from the company, will this last forever?
A link to a newby thread will be ok too. I have been looking one hour and I was not able to find the correct answers.
Thank you very much
Buy a code, the 'free' unlock doesn't work on latest firmware.
Go read the sticky thread in general forum.
boomboomer said:
Buy a code, the 'free' unlock doesn't work on latest firmware.
Go read the sticky thread in general forum.
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Do you mean this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/samsung-galaxy-s3-sticky-roll-thread-t2344125
I did but I did not find the answer to these questions related to SIM unlock. A link to the thread will be ok if you know it.
How to Unlock Network Locked Galaxy S3 For FREE: http://youtu.be/0w03yl8AxSo
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pushkardua said:
How to Unlock Network Locked Galaxy S3 For FREE: http://youtu.be/0w03yl8AxSo
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These kind of videos and info is the reason I made this post.
By the way, make a video to post text is really ... well, this is a public forum...
Good day, first of all I thank you for reading this post haha and it would be great to help me and clarify several questions that I have with this beautiful terminal I just bought ...
Well ... I really like that about rooting and other stuff in my phone's haha and now with this I have read many threads about these things...
The first thing that worries me are the DMR's involving the BIONZ, X-Reality and other things ... MY FIRST DOUBT IS: when i Root the device, I lost the dmr's? ONLY rooting and maybe installing a custom recovery... or only lose by opening the bootloader?
I have android 4.4.2 compilation 17.1.2 A.0.314 i can root my device and backup my dmr's without losing them?
I hope you can help me friends, I wish you an excellent day
You will lose your DMR by unlocking your bootloader so you need to back them up before doing that.
you can root your device now and backup the keys before unlocking the later on you can apply them back use the search tool to find all the threads that you want .
For now just backup your keys by rooting.
Good luck
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Did you even try to search?
Safarend said:
You will lose your DMR by unlocking your bootloader so you need to back them up before doing that.
you can root your device now and backup the keys before unlocking the later on you can apply them back use the search tool to find all the threads that you want .
For now just backup your keys by rooting.
Good luck
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Thank you very much for your answer! then, in the same way if I install a custom recovery DMR 'S not lost?
o0 Matt 0o said:
Did you even try to search?
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yep
emmanueldmc said:
yep
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Answers are here
Hi guys,
I've read that from Android Pie unlocking bootloader doesn't break DRM keys. Is it true?
Otherwise, how can backup DRM keys on Android 10 device and restore them?
Thank you!
damn open your eye's and read the already existing Threads
DanielMode said:
damn open your eye's and read the already existing Threads
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Just asked! Calm down... I new on forum. I need a tutorial.
Any tutorial??
open your eyes there Threads about what u looking for
so hard to check the section....Sony Xperia 1 Guides, News, & Discussion