So, a lot of people are posting that unlocking will cause tons of issues, among which are X-Reality not working, X-Reality not working only in Album, DRM Keys being lost (only true one that I know of), and (most serious one I've heard of) the Camera no longer working.
What's the deal? I unlocked my bootloader, and things seem to be fine. Anyone who has unlocked their bootloaders, are things fine for you?
King Cole said:
So, a lot of people are posting that unlocking will cause tons of issues, among which are X-Reality not working, X-Reality not working only in Album, DRM Keys being lost (only true one that I know of), and (most serious one I've heard of) the Camera no longer working.
What's the deal? I unlocked my bootloader, and things seem to be fine. Anyone who has unlocked their bootloaders, are things fine for you?
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I think the consensus in other threads is that everything seems to be working (outside of DRM keys), which is good news. My Z2 is being delivered today; so I'll update as well once I unlock mine.
Please keep us informed. I'm not really interested in DRM keys but x-reality is cool. I would hate too lose that.
robt772000 said:
Please keep us informed. I'm not really interested in DRM keys but x-reality is cool. I would hate too lose that.
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As far as I can see, X Realty is not lost after unlock. I actually can see some difference with enabling and disabling X Realty. Again, it could be placebo but I don't think so
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Thanks. I'm unlocking now.
Don't forget when you unlock bootloader your warranty becomes void.
kamalaggi said:
Don't forget when you unlock bootloader your warranty becomes void.
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The warranty may or may not be void.
Jackos said:
The warranty may or may not be void.
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How so? I would like to root but the warranty status is the only thing stopping me.
stubbadub said:
How so? I would like to root but the warranty status is the only thing stopping me.
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From developer.sonymobile.com:
Please note that you may void the warranty of your device and/or any warranty from your operator if you unlock the boot loader. See your device's warranty statement for details. Additionally, due to the modified device software, Sony’s repair network will likely have to replace key components before it can properly test, repair and verify your device using our repair tools and software. Consequently, if Sony performs a warranty repair, Sony will likely charge you a significant service fee for the additional costs caused by your modification of the software.
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So basically it depends on the repair center. And if you relock the bootloader (without) restoring the TA partition this also may look like you never unlocked the device... Unless someone is going to check for the DRM keys. That's why I wrote "may or may not".
It's highly unlikely someone will release an root exploit for 4.4.2, so if you want root just unlock the bootloader. I did - no regrets.
X-reality is gone I think. I opened album and looked at a photo with it off and on. Nothing.
robt772000 said:
X-reality is gone I think. I opened album and looked at a photo with it off and on. Nothing.
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If you're so inclined, I hear you can easily reflash stock and lock the bootloader to get it back. You can go see if you get it back when you do.
TBH, root was a bigger deal for me, lol.
King Cole said:
If you're so inclined, I hear you can easily reflash stock and lock the bootloader to get it back. You can go see if you get it back when you do.
TBH, root was a bigger deal for me, lol.
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EDIT:
So, I flashed the stock firmware ftf with flashtool and the bootloader is still unlocked.
From what I can tell, X-Reality is working...
1. Video:
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2. Photo:
I'm haven't rooted the phone again yet, but presumably if these things are working now, they would be working after root right?
Yeah, the root shouldn't mess with anything. The kernel you're installing to get the root access might though.
King Cole said:
Yeah, the root shouldn't mess with anything. The kernel you're installing to get the root access might though.
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Yeah that might be true. At this point, I'm just rooted and x-reality is still working.
Anyone check to see if bionz is broken?
I haven't seen any options specifying bionz so someone with a locked bootloader would have to chime in
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Uhh.. What's bionz?
King Cole said:
Uhh.. What's bionz?
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Sony's image processor for the Z2; I'm guessing in smartphones, it may just be software built into Sony's camera app.
I will have my Z2 tomorrow so I will check, but on Z1 on 4.4.2 unlocking bootloader didn't wipe DRM keys. A lot of people still sustain legends that unlocking bootloader will always wipe DRM keys forever...
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OK so mine says "boot loader unlockable: no", does this mean there is no way to unlock it and root the device?
Sent From My Xperia Z2.
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I take no credit for anything. but just wanted to post this here in case there is something involved that will help the Dev's in getting the bootloader unlocked faster. Apparently this should work on any device that can use HTC's unlock method.
DEV's, maybe there is something here or atleast this guy who created would be able to help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24370319#post24370319
They are probably going to wait till sprint gets theirs released so HTC wont patch it real fast before release.
I'm sceptical about moving from locked BL to another. I'm using the epic now but had the photon before that and motorola just killed the rom experience for me with super encrypting the 4G keys.
That being said I believe the One X folks are still having issues with kernels and the temp partition directory
Definitely will be on the lookout. over/under on root for EVO LTE? 4 Days after launch?
To be honest, don't think it will even take that long if the bootloader isn't locked down. Some of these devs seem to work magic with how fast the *hit comes out.
A root method using htcdev unlock I say 90 mins after one of the devs gets it hooked up to a computer to check partitions, and update cwm and a create a superuser.zip that can be flashed, A root method not using HTC unlock I am thinking by the 21st so 3 days.
S-off I am not so sure on, but hoping that support document about the phone being in non user mode and describing how it got in said mode may help
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From AndroidCentral:
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swaze said:
I take no credit for anything. but just wanted to post this here in case there is something involved that will help the Dev's in getting the bootloader unlocked faster. Apparently this should work on any device that can use HTC's unlock method.
DEV's, maybe there is something here or atleast this guy who created would be able to help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24370319#post24370319
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According to the thread you linked to, that exploit is already patched. It doesn't look like it is going to help us. While OP's knowledge may help, his tool in its current state, doesn't seem like it will help.
TeamAndIRC Proof in the potato, our potato method will s-off all current htc phones http://t.co/K6CXKBHi
I hope it works on the LTEvo
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nobylspoon said:
From AndroidCentral:
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Wow that looks like an option to unlock or am I not seeing that right
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Remember all of those naysayers whining about Root/Bootloaders etc.?
Kidromulous said:
Wow that looks like an option to unlock or am I not seeing that right
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It's using HTC'S Unlock Tool. It still just unlocks your bootloader but leaves you S-On. As I figured and stated in the main thread I figured our phone would be unlockable with their tool. As history has shown every other Sprint phone is unlockable. People were getting worried cause AT&T's One X wasn't. Every other One X was unlockable and AT&T is notorious for locking their phones so this was expected.
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ATT lockin it down VS. Sprint not doing so.
Hmm...?
Sprint is dev community friendly
typhoonikan said:
ATT lockin it down VS. Sprint not doing so.
Hmm...?
Sprint is dev community friendly
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They've proven that time and time again, it sucks that we have the worst 4g network but sprint is still pretty cool.
typhoonikan said:
ATT lockin it down VS. Sprint not doing so.
Hmm...?
Sprint is dev community friendly
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Well its the same.....the AT&T version was able to be unlocked but not get S-off. So basically someone will still need to get S-off in order to be able to do the good stuff.
swaze said:
Well its the same.....the AT&T version was able to be unlocked but not get S-off. So basically someone will still need to get S-off in order to be able to do the good stuff.
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Still, regardless of the processes involved, it shows which company is less absorbed. Yay Sprint.
I'll definitely have a rooting guide out the day I get a hold of my phone
regaw_leinad said:
I'll definitely have a rooting guide out the day I get a hold of my phone
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I'm sure me, along with hundreds of people will be waiting for that.
Hey guys!
A fellow AT&T One owner was able to get an unlock.bin file from htcdev.com, leading me to believe that the bootloader on the AT&T HTC One might actually be unlockable. He has not gotten back to me with a picture of the HBOOT screen saying that it is unlocked, but the fact that he was able to get an unlock.bin file means that he got pretty far into the process.
Please go to htcdev.com and try to unlock your bootloader and report back here with results.
Thanks!
bump
I'll believe it when I see it.
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DanMc85 said:
Here, email screen shot with unlock bin file
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Someone posted this in another thread. I'm getting so excited. If this is true, I am cancelling the Dev Edition and going into whatever AT&T store within 100 miles is willing to sell it to me early and picking this up tomorrow.
Toaster Strudels said:
Someone posted this in another thread. I'm getting so excited. If this is true, I am cancelling the Dev Edition and going into whatever AT&T store within 100 miles is willing to sell it to me early and picking this up tomorrow.
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I may buy one local too if they will sell. I'll Keep the pre-order dev edition also. With 2 i'll have a better chance of getting a flawless one Plus i'll have one in hand while the other is sent back for gap replacement (assuming it has a gap) plus I dont think i'll have a problem selling it....Once you see this phone in person and hold it you will want it.
nugzo said:
I may buy one local too if they will sell. I'll Keep the pre-order dev edition also. With 2 i'll have a better chance of getting a flawless one Plus i'll have one in hand while the other is sent back for gap replacement (assuming it has a gap) plus I dont think i'll have a problem selling it....Once you see this phone in person and hold it you will want it.
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That's why I'm getting two. I'm sure I'll sell one after a while, but I want to make darn sure I get a flawless one.
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Guys someone try htcdev.com
Toaster Strudels said:
Guys someone try htcdev.com
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40283728&postcount=84
point set match
CheesyNutz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40283728&postcount=84
point set match
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yup I can confirm as well rooted and unlocked bootloader.
Distraught....check pm please.
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DISTRAUGHTKLOWNZ said:
yup I can confirm as well rooted and unlocked bootloader.
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Good enough for me, was on the fence with this phone for that reason. Can't wait til it's in my hands
So I got my phone today and I was able to get it unlocked but not sure the best method to get it rooted and to get a recovery installed. Any help would be awesome.
Thanks
Hurry hurry.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/htc-one-att-bootloader/
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jimmydigital00 said:
So I got my phone today and I was able to get it unlocked but not sure the best method to get it rooted and to get a recovery installed. Any help would be awesome.
Thanks
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So I was able to unlock on the HTCDev site and have used the All in one Kit to root and install clockwork recovery.
Just a heads up that it says ***TAMPERED on the bootloaded screen. LOL From what I read this is not a big deal.
Tampered comes from rooting
gunnyman said:
Tampered comes from rooting
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If you just unlock and flash a rom with root will it still show that? Or is it a result of unlocking also
Toaster Strudels said:
Hey guys!
A fellow AT&T One owner was able to get an unlock.bin file from htcdev.com, leading me to believe that the bootloader on the AT&T HTC One might actually be unlockable. He has not gotten back to me with a picture of the HBOOT screen saying that it is unlocked, but the fact that he was able to get an unlock.bin file means that he got pretty far into the process.
Please go to htcdev.com and try to unlock your bootloader and report back here with results.
Thanks!
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Just because the bootloader is unlocked doesn't mean you can flash a kernel from a custom recovery. The (AT&T) One X+ was able to have an unlocked bootloader, but you still couldn't flash a kernel from a custom recovery.
Tapered comes from altering/removing stock is in any way
Help me unlock?!
I've got my One, just delivered today. I have *never* owned an Android before. So, this is super brand new for me. I have NO idea what I'm doing. I'm reasonably tech savvy, but I don't have time to google my bum off and do the self-teaching, since time is short... I want to get this bootloader unlocked-- How do I do it? I seriously have no clue. I have found the htcdev site, but I don't have any idea what to do with it, or what you have to do first, ANYTHING. Can someone give me a brief step by step on this?? You can assume that I'm smart and can figure out what you're talking about-- I just need brief step by step instructions. Please??
Go to HTC dev. Create an account for yourself
Click unlock boot loader. From the drop down menu choose other. Follow the directions from there
Well i still ask myself to unlock bl or not to... and the reasons for that is:
1. Loosing Bravia Engine 2
2. Loosing those DRM Keys
Well I am not that familiar with that stuff but I keep asking myself:
1. Isn't it possible to get BE2 back using Pimp my Rom or some zip file contending it?
2. I use MXPlayer for VideoPlayback so do I really need those DRM Keys?
Any suggestion or clear answer would be nice!
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I don't know if its possible to get back BE2, but you should be fine with video playback without the DRM keys.
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BE2 is totally superfluous, makes colors only worse and oversaturated.
So, f*** BE2 and go ahead.
hasenbein1966 said:
BE2 is totally superfluous, makes colors only worse and oversaturated.
So, f*** BE2 and go ahead.
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install cm10.1 for nexperia z with sd card slot
I guess thats the way meh go pon weekend time... Wife and son will give me some free time then so I can investigate those things a bit further
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I've been following these forums since i got my Tablet Z and I've seen a lot of users mentioning that you lose BE2 after unlocking the boot loader and i was curious to find out if it really make that much of a difference? Because i was to impatient when i got my tablet to get root that i unlocked my boot loader.
I have the boot loader unlocked and still get BE2 ?? !!
andymg350 said:
I've been following these forums since i got my Tablet Z and I've seen a lot of users mentioning that you lose BE2 after unlocking the boot loader and i was curious to find out if it really make that much of a difference? Because i was to impatient when i got my tablet to get root that i unlocked my boot loader.
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It makes a visible difference by increasing saturation of colors, contrast, etc.
But in practice it is screwing with the picture displayed rather than actually hardware technology or software that is always dynamically adjusting your screen.
I have two sample screenshots, with one of the preloaded photographs for you to see the actual effect of MBE2:
Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 DISABLED
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With Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 ENABLED
As you can see it's a software layer that can actually be captured with screenshots. It delivers a noticeable effect that makes images more 'poppy' with increased contrast by darkening darker areas and lightening brighter ones, while boosting saturation across the board. This delivers a more "vivid" picture, but it is increasingly unrealistic or inaccurate. The increased saturation and contrast can also wash out details (notice the loss of texture in the magenta red boat, as it becomes a flat mass of red).
MBE2 makes for a nice showcase on the showfloor because people are generally attracted by vivid color and contrast, but people who want screen accuracy (i.e. me) will want it turned off. Despite that though, I prefer to keep the feature available, because I'm not a fan of losing features in the first place.
Thank you for posting those screenshots, i did notice the colors stood out more with BE2 enabled (in the second screenshot) but when you mentioned the loss of texture in the red boat i couldn't believe the difference.
Where to get the latest BE 2 for CM 10.1 pollux?
I have just installed the stable CM10.1 pollux and I did not know about the BE2 until now.
I would like to know where I can get the latest BE 2?
I saw different threads with phones and the BE 2 but not for xperia z tablet itself.
Is the BE 2 use on the Z phone () the same as the Z tablet?
Cheers
Forget BE.
Pictures and videos definitely look better and more natural without it.
BE is only something for the same people who also think "much bass" = "good sound".
c0llal0 said:
Well i still ask myself to unlock bl or not to... and the reasons for that is:
1. Loosing Bravia Engine 2
2. Loosing those DRM Keys
Well I am not that familiar with that stuff but I keep asking myself:
1. Isn't it possible to get BE2 back using Pimp my Rom or some zip file contending it?
2. I use MXPlayer for VideoPlayback so do I really need those DRM Keys?
Any suggestion or clear answer would be nice!
Sent from my SGP312 using XDA Premium HD app
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There's a tool to backup TA partition before unlocking which can be restored later and it bring DRM back, BE etc. You'll find it in Xperia Z developement section. All questions are asked there.
After unlocking Bravia still works but only for pictures if I remember correctly, you loose it only for videos.
If you have to send back your tablet to customer service just restore TA and nobody will notice it had been unlocked.
Beware Hard brick if misused!
I don't know from where to start, why is it these days that rooting is such a pain 257 is still non directly routable so I guess the new firmware will take ages to root, when I dumped the iPhone to android it was because I wanted to enjoy freedom from a locked system. Now I see this going on with android and more noticeable with this sony z ultra. I am tired and really regret buying this phone.
I am sure LORD MANHATTAN will love this thread
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hykhleif said:
I don't know from where to start, why is it these days that rooting is such a pain 257 is still non directly routable so I guess the new firmware will take ages to root, when I dumped the iPhone to android it was because I wanted to enjoy freedom from a locked system. Now I see this going on with android and more noticeable with this sony z ultra. I am tired and really regret buying this phone.
I am sure LORD MANHATTAN will love this thread
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Its simple. If you want root... and can't do it, then don't upgrade the firmware.
There is a mind set that people have... (me included somewhat)...
... its that we want 'updates' and think that it going to make our device so much better or faster than before. Reality is that despite a couple of fix's that we have had recently, the updates are not essential. or have not improved our experience dramatically. There is no need to update... its not going to give you much.
for me root is essential. I wont be updating to 290 unless I can get my ROM rooted and full working.
I know I'm ranting.... but when in Rome... :victory:
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LORDDDDD man I love your replies to my threads, I am starting to enjoy that you watch all my posts.
But seriously is that going to be the trend for getting root from now on that we have to wait for long times. I hope not. As root is very important for me as I use gl2sd app to move my big games to external sd.
why Is rooting a certain device more difficult than others, is because we don't have too many developers that bought our device. I just would like to know.
why for example samsung devices almost instantly get root?
hykhleif said:
LORDDDDD man I love your replies to my threads, I am starting to enjoy that you watch all my posts.
But seriously is that going to be the trend for getting root from now on that we have to wait for long times. I hope not. As root is very important for me as I use gl2sd app to move my big games to external sd.
why Is rooting a certain device more difficult than others, is because we don't have too many developers that bought our device. I just would like to know.
why for example samsung devices almost instantly get root?
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You want unlocked phone right? Unlock bootloader then, as simple as it gets.
Samsung is different because:
1. A lot of consumer which are hackers too, there
2. Samsung device is battery removable, indicating that it is much easier to access the device hardware wise. It was easy to semi-'unlock' my Xperia Ray due to removable battery.
3. AFAIK with all this, it seems that Samsung's devices is not as secure as Sony's devices. Have heard about rootkit virus in Desktop? Yeah the same problem came into mind with a rootable device which is insecure to hacker attack to alter the system partition.
So the only way out if you MUST have ROOT is to unlock the bootloader (i.e. it is purely your device, no Sony warranty will cover it). Unless some extreme hacker more extreme than our friend DoomLord could find the hole while keeping bootloader locked, we can wave goodbye to root in the mean time. Even if the mentioned miracle happens, Sony will quickly patch the hole for you
hykhleif said:
I don't know from where to start, why is it these days that rooting is such a pain 257 is still non directly routable so I guess the new firmware will take ages to root, when I dumped the iPhone to android it was because I wanted to enjoy freedom from a locked system. Now I see this going on with android and more noticeable with this sony z ultra. I am tired and really regret buying this phone.
I am sure LORD MANHATTAN will love this thread
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Lord Manhattan is not the one you should worry about but rather moderators...
Root is achieved through exploits as they do represent a security breach in the OS. In other words, root is a double edged sword as giving permissions to the wrong app for the wrong thing could lead to bad consequences. Because companies don't exactly feel like being liable for leaving a "vulnerable device" in the shelves, they normally tend to tighten things like this up.
Devs on xda (and the entire Android community for that matter) work very hard to bring you the exploits. Getting impatient and ranting about your discontent will only make you look like self entitled and will do nothing but to give an open entry for people who love the community to flame you to smithereens...
With that being said, I am closing your thread. Please don't post like this anymore.... it is entirely useless and you will do nothing other than piss people off.
Hi everyone,
I would like to have your opinions on unlocking my bootloader. Should I unlock officially from Sony or use flashtool?
I did it like a month ago. It delets everything in your storage. And I'm not happy with camera quallity after unlocking the bootloader. It is so noisy!
So if you really want to give custom roms a try, I don't recommend it. Specially since official roms are ok in my opinion.
U can try envi rom
. It's pretty much stock Sony but it's been tweaked for performance and other slight aesthetics. It's not been upgraded for lollipop yet though.
There's always Xposed though
You can only unlock via sony as you need the unlock code
88X88 said:
I did it like a month ago. It delets everything in your storage. And I'm not happy with camera quallity after unlocking the bootloader. It is so noisy!
So if you really want to give custom roms a try, I don't recommend it. Specially since official roms are ok in my opinion.
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Camera quality is only affected in older firmwares and is fine on custom roms imo.
Theres two Z2s in my house; one unlocked bootloader, one without. The camera quality is atrocious on the unlocked bootloader Z2 in comparison.
Heres an example:
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Does flashfire from chainfire work with our z2?
Eanan said:
Theres two Z2s in my house; one unlocked bootloader, one without. The camera quality is atrocious on the unlocked bootloader Z2 in comparison.
Heres an example:
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Wow. Really, There's such a huge difference?
I think I'm gonna try it also on another Z2 that is still locked.
mr.loverlover said:
Wow. Really, There's such a huge difference?
I think I'm gonna try it also on another Z2 that is still locked.
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Come on, people! Haven't you heard of the DRM restoration thread in the cross-development section? It restores the camera quality on locked bootloader(also X-reality and noise cancellation).
BlAckXpeRia said:
Come on, people! Haven't you heard of the DRM restoration thread in the cross-development section? It restores the camera quality on locked bootloader(also X-reality and noise cancellation).
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Well yes, I've heard, but I didn't think the difference is so big.
BlAckXpeRia said:
Come on, people! Haven't you heard of the DRM restoration thread in the cross-development section? It restores the camera quality on locked bootloader(also X-reality and noise cancellation).
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No actually I did not know that. I knew there is a way of restoring DRM keys, and I have a backup of them, but I thought it would lock the bootloader again. Thanks for this information!