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Hi I recently bought the sony ericsson WT19i (Live), now I want to flash cyanogenmod but i don't know how. I read something about unlocking bootloader bu I can only find tutorials for Xperia range phone's also is there a way to backup my current ROM and EFS partition?.
I have alot of expirience with android so just some links should do.
Also is there a way to Re-Lock the bootloader?
You must unlock bootloader first. Then flash custom rom, and install cm using update zip.
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Thanks but unlocking avoids warranty and no official updates. Is it worth it?
From what i understand with a locked bootloader you cant boot into recovery, right?
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RafayelG said:
Thanks but unlocking avoids warranty and no official updates. Is it worth it?
From what i understand with a locked bootloader you cant boot into recovery, right?
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Ssory my english is bad. I am russian user.
With unlocked bootloder you can not oficially update you device.
You can install cwm to locked stok rom and boot into recovery.
Unlock bootloader only need to flash modded kernel.
after unlocking you can lock bootloader. Drm key's not restore
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Ok thanks i'll wait till ics update.
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Hello, I want to root my XPERIA Z2 but I have never done this before, so I have some questions.
1) If I flash the Recovery used to root, will the stock ROM be affected?
2) After root, will I continue receiving the official updates? If not, how can I update it manually?
3) Can I save the stock ROM to an image for future unroot? How?
4) What do I will lose with root?
To root your Z2 you need to unlock your bootloader and flash a kernel with recovery included of which within you can flash a root zip
Kernel and system are seperate so your rom wont be affected but they do depend on eachother
Root doesent affect anything at all and neither does unlocking your bootloader, you lose nothing at all
You can backup your rom in cwm and restore later, you can also unroot from within the root management app
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jahmcr said:
Hello, I want to root my XPERIA Z2 but I have never done this before, so I have some questions.
1) If I flash the Recovery used to root, will the stock ROM be affected?
2) After root, will I continue receiving the official updates? If not, how can I update it manually?
3) Can I save the stock ROM to an image for future unroot? How?
4) What do I will lose with root?
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1.absolutely nope.
2.yes, if you haven't unlocked bootloader,
But in this case NOPE..
3.just flash ftf ...available in general section..
by flashing it will automatically unroot your device.
4.rules kept on device...[emoji6][emoji6][emoji6]
but if you unlocked bootloader.. then 1.warranty 2.official updates..3. Vulnerability security..
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RootLord said:
1.absolutely nope.
2.yes, if you haven't unlocked bootloader,
But in this case NOPE..
3.just flash ftf ...available in general section..
by flashing it will automatically unroot your device.
4.rules kept on device...[emoji6][emoji6][emoji6]
but if you unlocked bootloader.. then 1.warranty 2.official updates..3. Vulnerability security..
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Thanks, is there any way to root my Z2 without unlock the bootloader? I will not flash any custom ROM to my device, I just want to root it to allow access to SD, get better perfomance and use some apps
Envious_Data said:
To root your Z2 you need to unlock your bootloader and flash a kernel with recovery included of which within you can flash a root zip
Kernel and system are seperate so your rom wont be affected but they do depend on eachother
Root doesent affect anything at all and neither does unlocking your bootloader, you lose nothing at all
You can backup your rom in cwm and restore later, you can also unroot from within the root management app
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Thanks, where can I get everything needed to root my device?
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Does rooting screw up DRM keys or whatever like it did on other sony devices in the past?
I am REALLY thinking about this as my next device, and if I can't root without screwing up the device, I'll be put off.
TIA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702001
Here is a link to all you need
Nothing is lost besides your warrenty
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Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702001
Here is a link to all you need
Nothing is lost besides your warrenty
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I want to backup my DRM keys but it requires root, how do I root the device before unlocking bootloader?
jahmcr said:
I want to backup my DRM keys but it requires root, how do I root the device before unlocking bootloader?
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You cant with xperia Z2 at the moment
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Envious_Data said:
You cant with xperia Z2 at the moment
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but the bootloader can be unlocked officially, right? Without losing DRM keys?
donalgodon said:
but the bootloader can be unlocked officially, right? Without losing DRM keys?
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I am not sure, I don't want to lose the Keys.
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but the bootloader can be unlocked officially, right? Without losing DRM keys?
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Think of it like this, your drm keys with Z2 are currently uselss, losing your drm keys breaks nothing, (ive tested this)
(in simple words = almost 0 drawbacks of unlocking your bootloader)
What you should be more worried about is your warrenty/garentee , it is voided when you unlock your bootloader
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Envious_Data said:
Think of it like this, your drm keys with Z2 are currently uselss, losing your drm keys breaks nothing, (ive tested this)
(in simple words = almost 0 drawbacks of unlocking your bootloader)
What you should be more worried about is your warrenty/garentee , it is voided when you unlock your bootloader
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But restoring TA relocks the bootloader and the phone gets its default stock state (I saw that on a forum and some webpages)
jahmcr said:
But restoring TA relocks the bootloader and the phone gets its default stock state (I saw that on a forum and some webpages)
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Unlocking or relocking your bootloader resets your device so you cant realy win
And you cant relock on a custom kernel, it has to be totaly stock
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Envious_Data said:
Unlocking or relocking your bootloader resets your device so you cant realy win
And you cant relock on a custom kernel, it has to be totaly stock
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Ok, but is there any way to root the device without installing the custom recovery and unlocking bootloader? Is your's rooted?
Envious_Data said:
Think of it like this, your drm keys with Z2 are currently uselss, losing your drm keys breaks nothing, (ive tested this)
(in simple words = almost 0 drawbacks of unlocking your bootloader)
What you should be more worried about is your warrenty/garentee , it is voided when you unlock your bootloader
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I care more about the DRM keys, only because I assumed they added functionality that woudl be lost wtihout them, as they did in previous Sony devices.
Are you saying that, with the Z2, this is not the case and that the DRM keys don't matter at all?
jahmcr said:
Ok, but is there any way to root the device without installing the custom recovery and unlocking bootloader? Is your's rooted?
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No way at all, and mine isnt rooted or unlocked because im sending it back for a replacement
donalgodon said:
I care more about the DRM keys, only because I assumed they added functionality that woudl be lost wtihout them, as they did in previous Sony devices.
Are you saying that, with the Z2, this is not the case and that the DRM keys don't matter at all?
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Yes, DRM keys do nothing, doomlord has mentioned on his twitter and i have proven
Even sony has said your xperia services are still all avaliable after a bootloader unlock
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Envious_Data said:
No way at all, and mine isnt rooted or unlocked because im sending it back for a replacement
Yes, DRM keys do nothing, doomlord has mentioned on his twitter and i have proven
Even sony has said your xperia services are still all avaliable after a bootloader unlock
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Thanks, then I will root my phone now, why will you send it for replacement? Whats wrong?
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jahmcr said:
Thanks, then I will root my phone now, why will you send it for replacement? Whats wrong?
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I have a defective unit with very anoying issues
-gap at the top right
Light leaking through
Big enough to fit a card
-Extreme heat
Not even gaming
Not even use camera
-vibration works on and off
Stops when it wants
-Many others
Too lazy to tell
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Envious_Data said:
I have a defective unit with very anoying issues
-gap at the top right
Light leaking through
Big enough to fit a card
-Extreme heat
Not even gaming
Not even use camera
-vibration works on and off
Stops when it wants
-Many others
Too lazy to tell
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Seeing issues like is making me want to wait until Sony fixes these issues before I pick one up.
Hi,
Just wondering is it possible to restore to stock for warranty claims?
If you haven't unlock the bootloader. There is some chance.
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CenteaOSD said:
If you haven't unlock the bootloader. There is some chance.
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But there is no way to root without unlocking the bootloader... right?
Exactly. So if have unlocked already. There is no way to get warrenty again.
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If you didn't backup your ta partition before you unlock bootloader there's no hope
CenteaOSD said:
Exactly. So if have unlocked already. There is no way to get warrenty again.
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Ah means rooting is a one way street? =/..
harrymason37 said:
If you didn't backup your ta partition before you unlock bootloader there's no hope
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I'm confused. So it is possible if I back it up?
Have you backed it up? If so there is chance. But for me it's sounds like you've rooted your phone already?
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CenteaOSD said:
Have you backed it up? If so there is chance. But for me it's sounds like you've rooted your phone already?
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Nope not yet. But I just did some searching it seems that there is no way to root a z2 without unlocking the bootloader. And the ta partition cannot be backedup. Which hence I will lose the warranty. Am I.. right?
For now. Yes. Maybe near future some genius will find the way rooting w/o unlock the bootloader. Wait for it if you don't want lose your warrenty. But it's worth lose it and have fun. Up to you. Think Carefully.
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There is currently no way to backup your TA partition as there is no rooting method for locked bootloaders yet.
CenteaOSD said:
For now. Yes. Maybe near future some genius will find the way rooting w/o unlock the bootloader. Wait for it if you don't want lose your warrenty. But it's worth lose it and have fun. Up to you. Think Carefully.
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Guess I will wait then thanks for the verification! :laugh:
Good decision. Hope you'll get root very soon.
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earthtk said:
Ah means rooting is a one way street? =/..
I'm confused. So it is possible if I back it up?
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Yes! To root your phone, first, you need to downgrade to rootable firmware which is jb 4.1.2, (there's so many rooting methods that works in that version) then after rooting you can backup ta partition. Search for the procedures and read carefully and follow the instructions, it's all here in xda forum
harrymason37 said:
Yes! To root your phone, first, you need to downgrade to rootable firmware which is jb 4.1.2, (there's so many rooting methods that works in that version) then after rooting you can backup ta partition. Search for the procedures and read carefully and follow the instructions, it's all here in xda forum
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Hey mate. Z2 can't be downgraded to 4.1.2 as box open firmware is kitkat ...... Aren't you confusing it with Xperia Z or something like that? It is Z2 forum.... not for other. And 4.4 is still rootable no need to downgrade. It just requires you to unlock bootloader.
Sorry! You're right. I just check out. My mistake.
First of all, I'm spanish, my apologizes of my expresions or misspelling.
That's what I've done:
1 - I've checked if my bootloader was unlockable, and my phone say's: NO
2 - Then I've installed the DualRecovery W/O root and with my phone bootlocked.
3 - Then I've tryed to flash CM11 in TWRP recovery, flashing first the Boot.img via fastboot.
4 - Device in Red Light.
What I can do to woke up my Z2? That's my record 2 hrs to **** my phone. :silly:
Firstly, it's stated in the first post of the CM11 thread that you shouldn't be using dual recovery. If you read the thread further, you'll see that it is recommended to use the recovery in DooMKernel to flash. And this requires unlocked bootloader.
Anyways, you can try using Flashtool to flash a stock firmware. Might be able to recover your phone.
xavisaldana said:
First of all, I'm spanish, my apologizes of my expresions or misspelling.
That's what I've done:
1 - I've checked if my bootloader was unlockable, and my phone say's: NO
2 - Then I've installed the DualRecovery W/O root and with my phone bootlocked.
3 - Then I've tryed to flash CM11 in TWRP recovery, flashing first the Boot.img via fastboot.
4 - Device in Red Light.
What I can do to woke up my Z2? That's my record 2 hrs to **** my phone. :silly:
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If your BL is locked, you cannot install CM.... coz you cannot install a custom kernel. you should rebuild your phone using SEUS to put a good ROM.
Then you can put whatever ROM you want for LB and root it. but no custom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53968631
Try here, there is a recover/unbrick tutorial
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Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53968631
Try here, there is a recover/unbrick tutorial
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Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
tuxiqul said:
Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
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Root For Locked Bootloaders (noted to work fine on all FWs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53420860
Recovery For locked bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Envious_Data said:
Root For Locked Bootloaders (noted to work fine on all FWs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53420860
Recovery For locked bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Thanks a lot mate. I'll give a try to the first url, hopefully I won't brake it.
Many thanks,
Tux
Edit. I have 17.1.1.A.0.402. Anyone tried to root it ? It says it doesn't work.
tuxiqul said:
Thanks a lot mate. I'll give a try to the first url, hopefully I won't brake it.
Many thanks,
Tux
Edit. I have 17.1.1.A.0.402. Anyone tried to root it ? It says it doesn't work.
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Root with the Easy Root Tool, worked like a charm for me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
tuxiqul said:
Hi there,
Is there any way to get root access without unlocking the bootloader. I found some ways in XDA but nothing is clear.
I would really appreciate if you guys can send me a link with a clear tutorial of how to get a new ROM without unlocking the bootloader.
I just got my Z2 which is sim locked (UK) and I can't unlock the bootloader from the official page.
Many thanks,
tux
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Yeah, working right now, then 3 questions more:
first: the phone comes with a Vodafone rom, I can put some "unbranded" rom? how?
second: I can't unlock my bootloader forever ??
and third: What is the function of recovery mode if I can't flash any cRom? Just backups?
Thanks all ^^
xavisaldana said:
Yeah, working right now, then 3 questions more:
first: the phone comes with a Vodafone rom, I can put some "unbranded" rom? how?
second: I can't unlock my bootloader forever ??
and third: What is the function of recovery mode if I can't flash any cRom? Just backups?
Thanks all ^^
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You can download a Generic FTF and use flashtool to flash it to your device
Once you unlock your bootloader it stays unlock till you relock
You can flash roms n manage general other stuff from recovery
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Envious_Data said:
You can download a Generic FTF and use flashtool to flash it to your device
Once you unlock your bootloader it stays unlock till you relock
You can flash roms n manage general other stuff from recovery
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I know what do with a unlocked bootloader, but my phone does not support any bootloader unlocking system... Any chance to do it?
xavisaldana said:
I know what do with a unlocked bootloader, but my phone does not support any bootloader unlocking system... Any chance to do it?
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If you phone cant be unlocked then it cant be unlocked
No way around a non unlockable bootloader
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Envious_Data said:
If you phone cant be unlocked then it cant be unlocked
No way around a non unlockable bootloader
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All right then, I have a gimped terminal. Great!
Can I install Xposed tweaks btw?
xavisaldana said:
All right then, I have a gimped terminal. Great!
Can I install Xposed tweaks btw?
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Yes, you can install anything but non stock based roms and custom kernels
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Thanks Bro
Got xposed, rooted and recovery installed.
Hey,
I know there are surely many threads about the bootloader but I never had a Sony so I want to now is: I don't lose any features if I unlock my bootloader right? I know I can backup the Trimm Area so I can get the DRM Keys back if I lose them. In a thread I saw that bootloader unlocking even does not erease the DRM Keys on a Z2, is this right? I just want to know if I lose features by unlocking the bootloader and if I keep the DRM Keys on a Z2.
Thanks
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TheFerhatKing said:
Hey,
I know there are surely many threads about the bootloader but I never had a Sony so I want to now is: I don't lose any features if I unlock my bootloader right? I know I can backup the Trimm Area so I can get the DRM Keys back if I lose them. In a thread I saw that bootloader unlocking even does not erease the DRM Keys on a Z2, is this right? I just want to know if I lose features by unlocking the bootloader and if I keep the DRM Keys on a Z2.
Thanks
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Unlocking your bootloader formats the TA partition where your drm keys are kept
You can backup your TA partition and unlock your bootloader
Restore your TA on a STOCK kernel to un-void your warrenty
Restoring your TA will relock your bootloader hence only restore on a stock kernel
You can install a stock kernel by using flashtool >www.flashtool.net< to flash a FTF> there is a thread at the top of the general section
So if I unlock my z2 bootloader I won't lose any feature like X-reality or break the camera Like Z1?
Thx
Bumblecito said:
So if I unlock my z2 bootloader I won't lose any feature like X-reality or break the camera Like Z1?
Thx
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Sony Mobile has said no Xperia Service will be lost at all
X-Reality has never worked for me from the day i got this unit but everything else has persisted to continue working
What about OTA Updates? Or App Updates?
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Well I'll give it a try and comment later. Thanks
TheFerhatKing said:
What about OTA Updates? Or App Updates?
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They only stop with a modded firmware, if your on stock totaly unmodified then you can get updates
Bumblecito said:
Well I'll give it a try and comment later. Thanks
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Bootloader unlocking wipes your device
Backup first
Thank you for your help that helped a lot!
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