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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i was thinking to relock my bootloader. please help me to decide by giving me advantages of locked bootloader or the risk of using unlocked bootloader (or vice versa) thanks.
Locked bootloader doesn't have much advantages other than maybe your warranty will be back but still if you don't want warranty back you shud be stuck with unlocked bootloader.....
alokbina said:
Locked bootloader doesn't have much advantages other than your DRM will be back and maybe your warranty will be back but still if you don't want warranty or DRM you shud be stuck with unlocked bootloader.....
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DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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abcdjdj said:
DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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Thanks for correcting....I updated my post...
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Warranty...... But I doubt you will get full warranty if you obtained the unlock code officially from Sony.. They register the request with your IMEI and void your warranty...But somewhere Sony mentioned to give conditional warranty, provided the device wasnt damaged with any mod you made "frying your processor by overclocking" ...Still its worth relocking if you claim warranty/service.. Apart from that, theres no big deal.
abcdjdj said:
DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
ben torres said:
so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
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exactly.
ben torres said:
so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
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Check this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105632&highlight=unlocked
Download music info on unlocked bootloader!! It works, I have tried it. No need to relock bootloader, just download and replace the SemcMetaDataCleanup.apk. Tested with ThilianaC's walkman player. Should obviously work on the walkman players mentioned in the link.:laugh:
i unlocked my XP long time ago
but i recently heared BE2 not working on unlocked device
so i tried to recover DRM key
i tried relocking bootloader, refresing rom, installing latest bravia engine 2
but not work at all...
once unlock bootloader, lose DRM key forever?
sorry for my bad english
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First of all, you posted in wrong section.
Second, no there is no way to recover the DRM keys. However there is a way for getting back BE2 after relocking the bootloader.
Third, go here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489
pauldmps said:
First of all, you posted in wrong section.
Second, no there is no way to recover the DRM keys. However there is a way for getting back BE2 after relocking the bootloader.
Third, go here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489
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thank you for a clear answer.
i recognized that i'm in wrong section but i don't know how it move or delete
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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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donalgodon said:
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.
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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