Hello folks...just wanna know wether I unlock bootloader of Sony Xperia u st25I......will I loose Bravia engine?? & track id etc
Will I loose permanently..?
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You will lose DRM keys which I believe is required for trackid. Bravia engine... Nope
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Press the thanks button if I helped.
Lost my Bravia, TrackID, and download track info on JB. Seems like it's permanent, too, but I haven't restored pre-unlocked TA and relocked bl yet. Some say that works.
xGO / GB.184 / Munjeni.v6 / BLUL / Debloated
You will lose bravia engine but track id can work.Just re-download it from play store and it would work.I have working track id and download music info in walkman(latest walkman).
No,you will not lose them permanently.Check this thread.I didn't tried it but i am sure it will work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489
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Weird. Looks like the effects differ from user to user.
xGO / GB.184 / Munjeni.v6 / BLUL / Debloated
what will hapen if i backup my ta partition & restore it afterwards ....coz...in future i may need it for warranty purposes
coz...i'm new to xperia world thats y i'm asking
thank u o much guys fr answering my question..!
regards
kantry123
also if i restore ta ....i think i'm gonna get my drm keys back......so will sony be able to find me that i once unlocked & then after relocked it.?
regards
kantry123
kantry123 said:
Hello folks...just wanna know wether I unlock bootloader of Sony Xperia u st25I......will I loose Bravia engine?? & track id etc
Will I loose permanently..?
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Its not permenent, Dont Worry.
I got my DRM keys back with working BE and Track id.
You can get your DRM keys back by Flashing Relock for your device by Including TA partition during flash.
dwarkesh2492 said:
Its not permenent, Dont Worry.
I got my DRM keys back with working BE and Track id.
You can get your DRM keys back by Flashing Relock for your device by Including TA partition during flash.
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can u plz.z. elaborate the steps involving to unlock & relock & also backup of ta partition..?
regards
kantry123
kantry123 said:
can u plz.z. elaborate the steps involving to unlock & relock & also backup of ta partition..?
regards
kantry123
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Yes I'd surely help you out.
I've followed the steps from here ---> [Backup Your TA Partition Before You Unlock Your Bootloader]
The above steps apply if you have not unlocked your bootloader.
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If you have unlocked it,
Follow the steps below.
What you Need?
Flashtool
Stock ROM for Your Phone Model Download Stock ROMS from Here ---> Stock Xperia U XDA
Relock File for your phone
How to proceed :
Using flashtool
First flash only the STOCK ROM Using Flashmode
(Exclude TA Partition In The Right Hand Side Options In Flashmode)
After A Complete Flash
Reboot The Phone Let it Settle Down A Bit
Now Again Using Using Flashtool
Flash The Relock File For Your Phone, Relock File ----> [HERE]
(This Time Include TA partition)
Flash!
Reboot
Your Phone Will Be As Good As New
I hope this information helps.
Do reply with your progress.
kantry123 said:
Hello folks...just wanna know wether I unlock bootloader of Sony Xperia u st25I......will I loose Bravia engine?? & track id etc
Will I loose permanently..?
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No you won't lose anything except your warranty....
Advantages of unlocking BL?????/
Now some buddy
Tell me the advantages of unlocking bootloader?????
Apart from loss of warrenty tell the other drawbacks ????
:fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance
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Check my last post in this thread for more info.
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We have everything we need,all patches are done and we know how to genereate RCH_K key that was bootloader unlockable phones only had big thank wilsey for discovering this.
As I said I need testers,its little risky because we are writing,000007DA,it should enable fastboot and change service status,if it doesnt we will write modifications manually.
If you want to test PM me with following info.
1. Your bootloader Unlock key
2. Your TA backup
Send me this info and I will send you instructions and patches for your phone.
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How to backup TA:
You need:
1. Flashtool
2. Notepad++
3. Phone?
Download and install flashtool.
Link: http://androxyde.github.com/
After you do that:
1. Modify config.properties (located in root of flashtool install dir) to look like this
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2.Open flashtool,select "Advanced" and "Backup and Restore TA"
3. It will open this window
Click "OK"
4.Follow instructions and connect phone in "Flash Mode"
TA is saved in Flashtool/custom/ta/
ZIP files and upload them and post link here.
I have patch,who wants to test it just PM me with your bootloader unlock code you get from Sony site.
I wanted this petition in English
Thanks
EDIT: Sorry, wrong post before. Saved draft for an English petition.
I signed it and I am quite satisfied.
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Is it safe to unlock?
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eagerly waiting for instructions
petition signed
Petititon signed, waiting for instructions
Update.
I have one question
xperianpro said:
update.
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if i flash custom simlock, can i unlock my phone????
Im update my phone with pc companion.... Its affect??
xperiafan13 said:
if i flash custom simlock, can i unlock my phone????
Im update my phone with pc companion.... Its affect??
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It SHOULD do the job.
I will upload test file for Xperia U.
Why are you doing this? You will brick your phones.
atis112 said:
Why are you doing this? You will brick your phones.
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Hey atis112
U got a new phone?? Which one?
Regards
Dr. Sanket
Is this method work?
and dont brick the phone?
After I can unlock bootloader by Sony code?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
kaito83 said:
Is this method work?
and dont brick the phone?
After I can unlock bootloader by Sony code?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
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If ur bootloader can b unlocked
Then yes that method will work for u
Regards
Dr. Sanket
It work to unlock sim for me but then I didn't manage to connect to a network.
My phone is a Xperia P so I guess it's normal ?
Thanks anyway for your job !
Hello!
I flashed that TA file from your topic to make my bootloader unlockable, but now I don't have signal, I can't make calls, and the phone went a bit buggy Please can you send a stock TA file for locked bootloader please??
But did it make your bootloader unlockable?
Astral07 said:
But did it make your bootloader unlockable?
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No
martin255 said:
Hello!
I flashed that TA file from your topic to make my bootloader unlockable, but now I don't have signal, I can't make calls, and the phone went a bit buggy Please can you send a stock TA file for locked bootloader please??
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WHAT?! ... seriously guys what are you trying to do?!
Don't Flash any others TA's!!! and please tell me you have already back up yours!
If you mess with TA it will DAMAGE YOUR PHONE! don't try or test anything until it is CONFIRMED that will works!!
try contact this guy pcarvalho and tell him the situation ... he might be able to solve your problem.
EDIT: By the way try change the operator name (OP_NAME) to yours and see if it works for you or not.
good luck
sijav said:
WHAT?! ... seriously guys what are you trying to do?!
Don't Flash any others TA's!!! and please tell me you have already back up yours!
If you mess with TA it will DAMAGE YOUR PHONE! don't try or test anything until it is CONFIRMED that will works!!
try contact this guy pcarvalho and tell him the situation ... he might be able to solve your problem.
EDIT: By the way try change the operator name (OP_NAME) to yours and see if it works for you or not.
good luck
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Thanks for info,it looks there are two types of OPS and also after flashing TA you still need unlock code.
And thats it.
Anyway as he said take simlock.ta from seus package and change OP_NAME to what it says in it and then normally flash.
XperianPro said:
Thanks for info,it looks there are two types of OPS and also after flashing TA you still need unlock code.
And thats it.
Anyway as he said take simlock.ta from seus package and change OP_NAME to what it says in it and then normally flash.
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With wich software can we edit "ST25i_simlock.ta_Rooting Allowed = 1.tft" ?
Anyone tryed this method on SXP with locked BL?
Backup works on my phone without errors but restore ??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
Latest release from "DevShaft" is 8.3
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bz0UYx8a8nvPdzEzcERWVzlVcFU/edit
Don't try to restore without any devs guidance. Because its results for hard brick.
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I tried backing up TA and restoring it. Nope, DRM keys are gone forever after bootloader unlock.
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified
androidmeda said:
I tried backing up TA and restoring it. Nope, DRM keys are gone forever after bootloader unlock.
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified
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I personally tried restore...by using flashtool....& it works
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kantry123 said:
I personally tried restore...by using flashtool....& it works
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With BL still unlocked? What does your service test > security look like? I've backed up prior to unlocking and then restored after unlocking. Should I relock my bootloader as well?
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If you successfully restore the TA Partition the bootloader should be locked automatically!
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If you successfully restore the TA Partition the bootloader should be locked automatically!
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It successfully restored. It didn't relock.
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified, Boot and Stuff by Munjeni
androidmeda said:
It successfully restored. It didn't relock.
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified, Boot and Stuff by Munjeni
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That's why i started this thread ....
kantry123 said:
I personally tried restore...by using flashtool....& it works
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How did you do that?
Flashtool didn't recognizes the backup format .zip or the unzipped .img ?!
Or is it possible to restore this .zip with CWM ?
czrtst said:
How did you do that?
Flashtool didn't recognizes the backup format .zip or the unzipped .img ?!
Or is it possible to restore this .zip with CWM ?
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for soe people said that flashing their ta partiton will relock bootloader....but personally i've done on my friend's phn...you have to restore ta & also have to relock bl......
automatic relock after ta flashing is only available in xperia z,sl,st etc....
but for our phn...we have to relock saperately
regrads
kantry123
I believe i just make ur life easier.
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Mega:
https://mega.co.nz/#!psEjlbwA!S8jd-AD5GnKEE_feeoLusTQlmMka0XIC9mc_Y0mfve8
Steps:
1. extract the zip to somewhere
2. put UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip from the package to sdcard0 in ur phone
3. run Flash.bat from the package, and put ur phone in fastboot mode. Then flash 1) Old stock kernel with Recovery and reboot
4. enter CWM Recovery and flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip which u put in step 1. Then turn off ur phone
5. return to Flash.bat and flash 2) New 290 custom kernel
ALL DONE
That should make life easier
blueether said:
That should make life easier
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Does the translation look funny on the batch? My English is not dat good...
For unlocked or locked bootloader?
a newbie question i can get my Xperia Z Ultra rooted. after
1. update my ZUltra to latest firmware version 290 (Android 4.3)
2. follow the above OP
no need to unlock bootloader or cwm in advance
correct?
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jackie099 said:
I believe i just make ur life easier.
Mega:
https://mega.co.nz/#!psEjlbwA!S8jd-AD5GnKEE_feeoLusTQlmMka0XIC9mc_Y0mfve8
Steps:
1. extract the zip to somewhere
2. put Xperia_Z_Ultra_root_package.zip from the package to sdcard0 in ur phone
3. run Flash.bat from the package, and put ur phone in fastboot mode. Then flash 1) Old stock kernel with Recovery and reboot
4. enter CWM Recovery and flash Xperia_Z_Ultra_root_package.zip which u put in step 1. Then turn off ur phone
5. return to Flash.bat and flash 2) New 290 custom kernel
ALL DONE
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That for Z Ultra Only? How about Z1?
jaseli said:
a newbie question i can get my Xperia Z Ultra rooted. after
1. update my ZUltra to latest firmware version 290 (Android 4.3)
2. follow the above OP
no need to unlock bootloader or cwm in advance
correct?
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Sorry i did not make it clear. You have to unlock BL.
Brianlymtb said:
That for Z Ultra Only? How about Z1?
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Z1 and ZU use different kernels. Plz dont flash it to Z1 if u dont wanna brick ur device.
Blacklistest said:
For unlocked or locked bootloader?
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Unlocked
Root will be lost if I re-lock BL after successful root?
jewelkobayashi said:
Root will be lost if I re-lock BL after successful root?
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i dont know yet. does re-lock BL restore kernel?
jewelkobayashi said:
Root will be lost if I re-lock BL after successful root?
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I tested on it.. after locked BL the phone won't start.
Unlocked again with flashtool and the phone start successfully.
EDIT: and still has full root
abuihsan said:
I tested on it.. after locked BL the phone won't start.
Unlocked again with flashtool and the phone start successfully.
EDIT: and still has full root
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it happened to me after unlocking my phone on 257. I flashed to stock and re-root.
Should be posted on android development.
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So we now have 2 root methods(UL bootloader) for .290 as other one is posted by @ChillyChan here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575909
techpal said:
So we now have 2 root methods(UL bootloader) for .290 as other one is posted by @ChillyChan here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575909
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It's the same method except some things are automated with this tool.
ChillyChan said:
It's the same method except some things are automated with this tool.
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Ya got it
techpal said:
So we now have 2 root methods(UL bootloader) for .290 as other one is posted by @ChillyChan here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575909
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3 methods.. See posts from here onwards --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48629664
And here -->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48631249
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Ooh, this is cool. I'll see if i got the time to upgrade and root later today And thank you very much Jackie!
Sorry, do we have to restore TA after rooting to restore DRM settings?
Is it possible to restore TA with the bootloader unlocked?
Hi my friends.
I follow this tutorial ([Stock][Lollipop 5.0.2][Root & Recovery][LB] D6502/6503 23.1.A.1.28 | Complete Guide) months ago to install Android 5.0.2 on my Xperia Z2.
Its ok.. everything is working great.
Now I want upgrade to 5.1... but when I download some ROMs (first was crdroid-5.1.1-20150703-sirius) and flash it, my Z2 brick (red light).
What am I doing wrong?
Unlocked bootloader?
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patrickmaciel said:
Hi my friends.
I follow this tutorial ([Stock][Lollipop 5.0.2][Root & Recovery][LB] D6502/6503 23.1.A.1.28 | Complete Guide) months ago to install Android 5.0.2 on my Xperia Z2.
Its ok.. everything is working great.
Now I want upgrade to 5.1... but when I download some ROMs (first was crdroid-5.1.1-20150703-sirius) and flash it, my Z2 brick (red light).
What am I doing wrong?
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This tutorial is for LB (Locked Bootloader). To flash AOSP based ROMs e.g. CRDroid you must unlock bootloader because of custom kernel, which Bootloader doesn't permit to boot.
Bruce666 said:
This tutorial is for LB (Locked Bootloader). To flash AOSP based ROMs e.g. CRDroid you must unlock bootloader because of custom kernel, which Bootloader doesn't permit to boot.
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You're right.
My bootloader is locked =/ I check the "marlin key" and it's active.. some users say when is active = bootloader locked, and error = unlocked.
Anyway, thanks so much for you time!
No problem bro
Error occurs because of lack of drm keys. If u want to unlock bootloader remember to backup Drm keys
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For unlock bootloader I need to wipe the phone?
And... I really don't know how to backup this drm keys, but I found a video in YouTube explaining that.
Thanks again!
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patrickmaciel said:
For unlock bootloader I need to wipe the phone?
And... I really don't know how to backup this drm keys, but I found a video in YouTube explaining that.
Thanks again!
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Unlocking bootloader wipes all internal memory and loses DRM Keys, so before unlocking backup them. .
How to backup DRM Keys: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 - remember to upload this backup to online server(s) to be sure you will not lose this keys because these keys are assigned only to your phone, so if you try using another DRM Keys you'll brick your phone.
Then you can unlock bootloader and in case of any problems with Z2 flash stock rom and restore DRM Keys - bootloader will automatically lock, and warranty will apply
patrickmaciel said:
For unlock bootloader I need to wipe the phone?
And... I really don't know how to backup this drm keys, but I found a video in YouTube explaining that.
Thanks again!
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the phone will do a factory reset the very same second you unlock the bootloader, so backup everything you want to keep
Ladies and gents,
Any downsides on unlocking bootloader?
Is Camera working properly? TrackID? Others?
All works perfectly... tested on E2303
@alby_var
I tried to unlock. However, I believe once you´re on fastboot mode, Flashtool should recognize your device (mydevices) and your ulcode.txt.
Field came blank. Did not work. My flashtool is 19.0, so I don't have a "custom" folder. It's C:\User\.flashtool\mydevices\BY900FGM8D\ulcode.txt, and I don't know if this is right (I mean, device and ulcode are right; I wonder about the folder).
Edit: Solved. New folder and ulcode.txt should go to C:\Users\YourUser\.flashtool\registered Devices
alby_var said:
All works perfectly... tested on E2303
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Also same camera quality in low conditions light?
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Not tried... But in good luminosity it work good
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Chris_Castro said:
Ladies and gents,
Any downsides on unlocking bootloader?
Is Camera working properly? TrackID? Others?
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you may not see the difference, but the quality will be bad - transfer the pics to a computer and check the quality , and your warranty is void now.
Of-course, you will lose your DRM keys
You can check your DRM Keys at *#*#SERVICE#*#* (in your phone dial pad type *#*#7378423#*#*) >Service Test>Security and check if all the entries says "Key OK" then you are good and have not lost anything. If any entry says "Unknown" then you have lost that particular DRM Key.
Can you check and show a screenshot with Drm keys lost?
Here my screenshot
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you can check this post below for any more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765813
Edit: Once you unlock your boot loader, the DRM Keys are lost, the only what to recover is to make a backup of your TA partition.
To make a backup of the TA partition you need root access. That means you should root your phone even before you unlock the bootloader.
You cannot use the TA backup of a different phone (same model or not), as this will permanently brick your phone and cannot be repaired. the TA backup has to be of your phone only as the DRM Keys are unique to each phone.
RohitBopnna said:
you can check this post below for any more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765813
Edit: Once you unlock your boot loader, the DRM Keys are lost, the only what to recover is to make a backup of your TA partition.
To make a backup of the TA partition you need root access. That means you should root your phone even before you unlock the bootloader.
You cannot use the TA backup of a different phone (same model or not), as this will permanently brick your phone and cannot be repaired. the TA backup has to be of your phone only as the DRM Keys are unique to each phone.
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Thanks,
Your screenshot are all Key OK except MARLIN, WMLA (missing in my device) and CKB
Someone knows this keys?
Info Wikipedia:
Sony uses Marlin in the PlayStation Network, allowing users of the video download service to share purchased or rented content on PS3, PS4 and PSP systems.
Other question: Miracast work after unlocking?
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When losting DRM keys mean nothing break and camera and other apps are normal, is any reason to wait for prerooted firmware or i can unlock it? But... When losting DRM keys mean nothing happen, why are here these DRM keys? ...
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My Advice, dont even think of unlocking your Bootloader, with out a TA Backup, wait for a root exploit to be identified and take a backup of the TA partition, before you do anything.
I had a bad experience on my Xperia Z, after UB, the camera software has some code to check for DRM Keys and if they are missing, the App still works, but the picture quality was BAD, i mean really BAD a lot of noise in the pictures. unfortunately i did not backup the DRM Keys, so my warranty was void and had to live with a bad camera when using stock firmware. I move to CyanogenMod after that for some decent picture quality.