[Q]XTZ Cyanogen to stock - Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello
I'im from France with a SGP311 XTZ. I bought a used one with Cyanogen mod already installed. I'd like to back in stock version but i dont where to start. Is it possible ? Do i need a specific french SGP311 firmware ? Is there DRM problem with bootloader ?
Thx for your help

Since you bought it with bootloader unlocked already, you probably don't have your DRM anymore. However, to go back to stock, just flash any SGP311 fw with Flashtools, any version you want.

Ok thx. What is the matter with having no DRM ? I can't relock bootloader and avoid my warrantly?

You can relock and have your warranty back, but DRM were lost once you unlock your bootloader. You can't restore it from another device, because if you do you will end with a huge paperweight
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[Q] Root / Unroot device

Hi all, coming from IOS I find all this rooting / bootloader unlocking etc quite confusing as apparently there are some restrictions when wanting to go back to the stock (non-rooted) rom.
So here is my question:
I know relocking the bootloader is quite a specific job, I won't touch that.
As far as I know, if you only want to root the stock rom, you don't need to unlock that bootloader. Is that right?
As I'm on .62 with my mini pro, I need to downgrade to an older version, root it and then do an OTA upgrade to .62 again. I will keep my root then.
My question is: can I revert to a non-rooted version easily?
I still want to be able to test the upcoming ICS version.
I don't want to loose DRM etc, but as I understood this has nothing to do with rooting your device, only with unlocking the bootloader. Right?
Can this be confirmed?
jvdv360 said:
Hi all, coming from IOS I find all this rooting / bootloader unlocking etc quite confusing as apparently there are some restrictions when wanting to go back to the stock (non-rooted) rom.
So here is my question:
I know relocking the bootloader is quite a specific job, I won't touch that.
As far as I know, if you only want to root the stock rom, you don't need to unlock that bootloader. Is that right?
As I'm on .62 with my mini pro, I need to downgrade to an older version, root it and then do an OTA upgrade to .62 again. I will keep my root then.
My question is: can I revert to a non-rooted version easily?
I still want to be able to test the upcoming ICS version.
I don't want to loose DRM etc, but as I understood this has nothing to do with rooting your device, only with unlocking the bootloader. Right?
Can this be confirmed?
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No, you dont need to unlock yout bootloader yo get root. Rooting your device will have to affect with the bootloader and DRM is only removed from unlocking the bootloader. You can easily un-root your phone if you use Doom Lord's root method as he gives a file to unroot.
Thx for the info!
Or you can flash .58 firmware again and root will be gone,
Hello, I want to know how I can unroot my cell phone but I don´t understand when you say something about "Doom Lord's root method". I couldn´t find this in the forum. Can you tell me something about this method? Or can you explain me about how to unroot my Xperia Mini Pro.
PD: I am from Argentina and I have a SK17a.
Unrooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18879974#post18879974
For instructions, follow the "All Xperia mini guide" link in my signature

downgrading

hi
i know a lot of people do not like the new 4.2.2. i myself hate it. so i want to downgrade my sgp312 xperia tablet z wifi 32gb bought from saturn germany.
i have a few questions:
1.obviously i need to downgrade using flash tool. should i use the latest version v0.9.11.0 or should i use flashtool-0.9.10.2beta4-windows.exe ?
2.will my bootloader be unlocked in the process?
3.if i take my device for warranty in the future, will sony technicians see something and i lose my warranty of the device?
4.will downgrading break bravia or other sony technology that breaks when rooting/unlocking
5.what stock fw should i use for my german xtz ? is this one here good? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344577
6.unfortunately i cannot remember what fw i was on before the official upgrade. i know for sure i was on the latest. maybe someone here knows what the latest was for my tab. is there anybody that can give me the exact fw code that was before i put the 4.2.2?
7.should i follow the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 to the letter? does it work for my tab also?
thanks and sorry if any of the questions are noob!
mospantagruel said:
hi
i know a lot of people do not like the new 4.2.2. i myself hate it. so i want to downgrade my sgp312 xperia tablet z wifi 32gb bought from saturn germany.
i have a few questions:
1.obviously i need to downgrade using flash tool. should i use the latest version v0.9.11.0 or should i use flashtool-0.9.10.2beta4-windows.exe ?
2.will my bootloader be unlocked in the process?
3.if i take my device for warranty in the future, will sony technicians see something and i lose my warranty of the device?
4.will downgrading break bravia or other sony technology that breaks when rooting/unlocking
5.what stock fw should i use for my german xtz ? is this one here good? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344577
6.unfortunately i cannot remember what fw i was on before the official upgrade. i know for sure i was on the latest. maybe someone here knows what the latest was for my tab. is there anybody that can give me the exact fw code that was before i put the 4.2.2?
7.should i follow the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 to the letter? does it work for my tab also?
thanks and sorry if any of the questions are noob!
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i'm just posting to say that i'm hoping somebody answers you, because i hate the upgrade as well. it's not an upgrade. sony took their nice, well thought out UI enhancements (pretty much a first for an OEM in the post-gingerbread world), got rid of half of them, then ruined the others.
i am seriously disappointed in the hack job they did. sony did such a nice job with their skin on 4.1.2, why on earth did they need to ruin it? Their notification center was better than googles new one, especially for a tablet!
ugh.
mospantagruel said:
hi
i know a lot of people do not like the new 4.2.2. i myself hate it. so i want to downgrade my sgp312 xperia tablet z wifi 32gb bought from saturn germany.
i have a few questions:
1.obviously i need to downgrade using flash tool. should i use the latest version v0.9.11.0 or should i use flashtool-0.9.10.2beta4-windows.exe ?
2.will my bootloader be unlocked in the process?
3.if i take my device for warranty in the future, will sony technicians see something and i lose my warranty of the device?
4.will downgrading break bravia or other sony technology that breaks when rooting/unlocking
5.what stock fw should i use for my german xtz ? is this one here good? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344577
6.unfortunately i cannot remember what fw i was on before the official upgrade. i know for sure i was on the latest. maybe someone here knows what the latest was for my tab. is there anybody that can give me the exact fw code that was before i put the 4.2.2?
7.should i follow the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 to the letter? does it work for my tab also?
and sorry if any of the questions are noob!
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1 - They should both work, I flashed mine with an older version without issues.
2 - Flashing your device with an FTF will NOT affect your bootloader status, in other words...No your bootloader will remain locked.
3 - Flashing an FTF is a Sony original firmware so no your warranty will not be voided, although I wouldn't declare that you flashed it with Flashtool. Unlocking your bootloader will void your warranty. There are ways to relock it but I don't know if they will be able to tell.
4 - No, downgrading doesn't break anything. Unlocking your bootloader will break Bravia engine so in order to restore Bravia you need to backup your TA before unlocking it.
5 - I was using build 370 so as long as you use the one for your device, you will be fine. (SGP312, WiFi Only)
6 - From what I know, the WiFi model only had build 370 on 4.1.2 and now build 136 for 4.2.2
7 - Yes, that is a good tutorial for using Flashtool, they are using it to flash an Xperia phone but the same applies for the tablet, just select the appropriate file when flashing obviously.
Good Luck! :highfive:

After relock my phone does'nt work

Hi guys i ihave xperia z2 and unlock my phone i use kitkat 4.4.2 everythıng is fine with unlock but i relocking my phone i using stock kernel my phone not working because i lost drm keys but i recover drm keys back with forum xda developer some guy zip file i flashed adwance stock kernel i used it then i flashed drm.zip xreality for mobile and bionz work fine but ı want to relock back drm keys with relock my phone does'nt worked ıs there any chance after relock my phone working again because 1 week ago ı used lollipop 5.1.1 and unlock my phone and used advance kernel wıth twrp and i flashed drm keys.zip and relocked my phone and i flashed stock kernel my phone worked wıth relock everythıng just fine how i using as lollipop with relock 4.4.2 .... İs there any chance???? 4.4.2 sorry my bad inglish
Downgrade to 4.4.2, relock everything and restore drm and then do the official update to lollipop.
Sent from Xperia Z2
Luckily not from an iPhone = Yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices
Thank for replying but ı want to use kitkT 4.4.2 wıth relock ıs there any chance using relock wıth drm flashıng ?
Anyone please help thıs ıssue ???
ejderkaan said:
Anyone please help thıs ıssue ������
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Why do you want to relock? Why don't you just leave it like that and use DRM restoration fix for kitkat?
BTW There is official Lollipop and you still use kitkat..I don't understand.
Thank you for replyıng blackxperia because in lollipop my games are laggy asphalt 8 laggy some games are laggy but kitkat more faster in game so i want to use kitkat 4.4.2 and unlock with my phone cpu tempature get hot with game but with relock warming is down in game thank you again ....

Unbranded stock rom on branded device

Hi everyone,
I want to buy an Xperia X. The version I would buy (F5121) is branded by an Italian carrier (TIM). Could I install an unbranded stock rom on it ? Do I need do unlock the bootloader or something, voiding the warranty? I'm asking because I would like to receive software updates as soon as possible.
Thanks everyone.
You can use flashtool to flash any stock rom you want. No need to unlock bootloader so you wont void warranty
kistigun said:
You can use flashtool to flash any stock rom you want. No need to unlock bootloader so you wont void warranty
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In case of problems in the future, could I bring the device directly to sony with the unbranded firmware (FULL STOCK, NO ROOT AND LOCKED BOOTLOADER) or do I have to revert it to the original stock branded firmware? I'm afraid that thay could maybe refuse my warranty.
Thanks
daddu97 said:
In case of problems in the future, could I bring the device directly to sony with the unbranded firmware (FULL STOCK, NO ROOT AND LOCKED BOOTLOADER) or do I have to revert it to the original stock branded firmware? I'm afraid that thay could maybe refuse my warranty.
Thanks
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the last time I returned a sony phone I relocked the bootloader and flashed a stock ftf. It was no problem. Dont think it matters if its branded or not

Xperia M4 Aqua Stock Flash and Recovery

Hello guys!
I have a Sony Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 from Orange with their custom firmware.(Their Apps and start-up logo, etc.)
It is possible to flash the sony stock firmware(marshmallow) to get rid of this custom firmware ?
Also after flashing the stock it is possible to install a custom recovery like TWRP?
If is possible to do those operations ,is there a way to back up the actual firmware in case of possible problems?
Im kinda new to this forum but i want to thanks in advance for your help and advices .
Thanks again and have a good one !
If you bought it from Orange, check that your booloader is unlockable (to do this, type this in the call menu: *#*#7378423#*#* then in Services info, rooting status you can see it)
If it's unlockable, you can flash recovery and root it after you unlock the bootloader (You will lose your DRM keys)
Here is a guide about rooting and unlocking.
With root, you can also remove those apps that you want.
(the guide is made for E2353, idk if the files will work for you...)
Also, here you can find the stock roms.
Diverti said:
If you bought it from Orange, check that your booloader is unlockable (to do this, type this in the call menu: *#*#7378423#*#* then in Services info, rooting status you can see it)
If it's unlockable, you can flash recovery and root it after you unlock the bootloader (You will lose your DRM keys)
Here is a guide about rooting and unlocking.
With root, you can also remove those apps that you want.
(the guide is made for E2353, idk if the files will work for you...)
Also, here you can find the stock roms.
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Thanks for your help buddy.
Unfortunately the bootloader is not unlockable.
But i took the risk and i flashed a stock firmware (E2303,Central Europe 1, 6.0.1) via Flashtool and XperiFirm. I got rid of all orange apps except one which is good ,my free space is around 4gb from those 8gb. Also the phone is more faster in menus and some apps.
I saw a thread here on xda , about rooting and flashing recovery with locked bootloader but need to downgrade to lollipop Here. I do not not know if it is worth the while.
Is there any way to unlock the bootloader even if it says that it can not ? Maybe Sony Support?
Thanks again ! Good Day !
Your welcome, also i sad to hear, that you can't unlock your bootloader Have a nice day

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