Essentially, I'm screwed right? Not sure why I forgot to backup the TA first but I guess that's what I get for doing stuff without sleep.
Anyway, do I have any options whatsoever for restoring or getting a new TA partition? Would locking the bootloader and flashing a stock ftf help, or is all lost on that front?
cjhmdm said:
Essentially, I'm screwed right? Not sure why I forgot to backup the TA first but I guess that's what I get for doing stuff without sleep.
Anyway, do I have any options whatsoever for restoring or getting a new TA partition? Would locking the bootloader and flashing a stock ftf help, or is all lost on that front?
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All lost Sorry.
How are you screwed? Sony will still honor warranty for hardware issues
Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
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How are you screwed? Sony will still honor warranty for hardware issues
Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
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I suggest to relock the bootloader before sending the defected unit. That way they may not notice the DRM keys are gone.
I wasn't aware they'd still honor the warranty for hardware so I was a bit worried about that... but then, even if they didn't I guess it's the price we pay for modding (and not making proper backups beforehand lol).
At any rate, I have yet to have a warranty issue (though this is my first sony phone) so hopefully that continues.
Jackos said:
I suggest to relock the bootloader before sending the defected unit. That way they may not notice the DRM keys are gone.
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I am in the same situation like cjhmdm.
I bought it yesterday second hand and I discovered that the bootloader is unlocked so I don't have any TAbackup.
So I have downloaded flashtool and I have to do only these 4 steps to relock it ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45496437&postcount=2
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Hi.
I have some problems with my mini jack. When I plug headphones it sometimes work sometimes not. I think it is messed up. Phone still has waranity, so maybe they fix it.
My question is:
What I have to do before I leave my phone in service center?
Do I have to relock my bootloader or just flash stock ICS?
will they check software if phone has hardware problem?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers
Cwikla
You should relock the bootloader and restore drm keys of possible.
Relocking bootloader is a must as it is the first thing they check.
Relocking the bl should be enough but sometimes sony checks more deeper for the drm keys. So if you have backed up then restore your TA.
And you should flash the latest stock firmware.
They must probably will check bootloader status.
When my touchscreen wasnt working correctly, i just flashed ICS and relocked bootloader without restoring drm keys (i didnt backed it up when i unlocked). Apearrently they didn't checked the software and just sent me a new phone.
If you just relock the bootloader they can check the drm keys and will know you unlocked it before. But I don't see a reason why they will remove your warranty because of that, giving the fact that nothing software-wise can screw your headphone jack.
@Twski
Depends on the employee who checks your phone. If he checks for drm keys then he knows that you unblocked your bootloader and your warranty is void.
But mostly they just check the bootloader status like they did last time.
And unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty no matter what the problem is. While unlocking the bootloader they clearly told you that.
Hamza Murad said:
You should relock the bootloader and restore drm keys of possible.
Relocking bootloader is a must as it is the first thing they check.
Relocking the bl should be enough but sometimes sony checks more deeper for the drm keys. So if you have backed up then restore your TA.
And you should flash the latest stock firmware.
They must probably will check bootloader status.
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Twski said:
When my touchscreen wasnt working correctly, i just flashed ICS and relocked bootloader without restoring drm keys (i didnt backed it up when i unlocked). Apearrently they didn't checked the software and just sent me a new phone.
If you just relock the bootloader they can check the drm keys and will know you unlocked it before. But I don't see a reason why they will remove your warranty because of that, giving the fact that nothing software-wise can screw your headphone jack.
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@Twski
Depends on the employee who checks your phone. If he checks for drm keys then he knows that you unblocked your bootloader and your warranty is void.
But mostly they just check the bootloader status like they did last time.
And unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty no matter what the problem is. While unlocking the bootloader they clearly told you that.
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Thank you guys for reply!
I will relock bootloader, flash latest stock and go to sony service.
Edit: And if I want to unlock it again after it return to me, the procedure is the same like 1st time unlocking?
Yes.
I have unlocked the bootloader and now i found that there are ways to root to root phone without unlocking the bootloader is it possible to relock the bootloader without losing any phone capabilities.
If you've already unlocked there's absolutely no point in relocking it, you get more freedom and benefit more from an unlocked bootloader eg custom kernels and roms
i just want to know what is the way and suppose i want to give them for warranty repair so i should be prepared lol
Amritttt said:
i just want to know what is the way and suppose i want to give them for warranty repair so i should be prepared lol
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If you used TA backup after rooting and BEFORE unlocking, you can return the phone to a fully LOCKED state as if you had never unlocked it.
If you didn't do a TA backup, you can only relock it and thus the reseller/repair centre know what you did.
i never made any TA backup it wasn't available that time there was no root that time without unlocking it.
Amritttt said:
i never made any TA backup it wasn't available that time there was no root that time without unlocking it.
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Then you can't return to completely stock. The relocked notice will give you away.
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Then you can't return to completely stock. The relocked notice will give you away.
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Look at Xperiafirmware.com -> "Sony XPERIA Z2 D6503 - Android 4.4.2 - firmware 17.1.2.A.0.314". There is a solution to re-lock the bootloader.
Hi all.
My questions should have already been answered but I want definitive and up to date answers, since this will be my first sony device in years and I wouldn't want to waste my money.
So, here we go!
1) Can I root my device without loosing warranty?
2) I saw there is a ta backup utility, if I use this my warranty will be okay if i restore before sending in the device?
3) I found a 4 month used one, at a good price and I want to check if it has been rooted and in conclusion if the warranty is valid or not. How can I do this?
Again I am deeply sorry for asking!
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Found this, is this valid?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53908905&highlight=warranty#post53908905
Can I root and just unroot be ok?
What about flashing roms on locked bootloader?
If I restore my stock rom would I still be covered as long as we talk about warranty?
Sony has changed their warrenty recently
Rooting doesnt void your warreny but breaks ota updates untill you undo and unroot the device
You can flash a FTF using flashtool to restore totaly stock firmware if you want
Xperia warrenties are valid from when you purchase
Given proof of purchase and date of purchase your warrenty will start there
2 years insternational warrenty for all devices
If a device has been rooted it will most likely have superuser or supersu app
And if it doesnt you can just check using root checket, and even then you can just flash a FTF file to fully factory reset the device
Envious_Data said:
Sony has changed their warrenty recently
Rooting doesnt void your warreny but breaks ota updates untill you undo and unroot the device
You can flash a FTF using flashtool to restore totaly stock firmware if you want
Xperia warrenties are valid from when you purchase
Given proof of purchase and date of purchase your warrenty will start there
2 years insternational warrenty for all devices
If a device has been rooted it will most likely have superuser or supersu app
And if it doesnt you can just check using root checket, and even then you can just flash a FTF file to fully factory reset the device
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What about the TA Partition?
Is there any way to check if this is ok or not?
Unlocking the bootloader voids warranty, right?
P.S. Could you send me a link about Sony changing it's warranty, can't find it.
nfsmw_gr said:
What about the TA Partition?
Is there any way to check if this is ok or not?
Unlocking the bootloader voids warranty, right?
P.S. Could you send me a link about Sony changing it's warranty, can't find it.
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Ta partition, its currently imposible to check its contents
Unlocking your bootloader will wipe your TA and void your warrenty
The warrenty info should be somewhere on the sonymobile website
Envious_Data said:
Ta partition, its currently imposible to check its contents
Unlocking your bootloader will wipe your TA and void your warrenty
The warrenty info should be somewhere on the sonymobile website
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Thanks again mate.
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Thanks again mate.
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Oh.. Relocking your bootloader doesnt bring back its contents, aka DRM keys
Also Nothing is lost exept warrenty when unlocking your bootloader however this varies depending on your country, branding or version of the unit
Most versions just lose X-reality
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Oh.. Relocking your bootloader doesnt bring back its contents, aka DRM keys
Also Nothing is lost exept warrenty when unlocking your bootloader however this varies depending on your country, branding or version of the unit
Most versions just lose X-reality
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Got it.
If I had backed up the TA Partition (which contains the DRM keys) and flashed stock firmware, restored the keys and relocked my bl, would I be ok?
So the only way to lose warranty is unlock the bootloader?
If i flash a rom, on locked bl, my warranty would be ok after I unrooted and restored factory firmware?
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Got it.
If I had backed up the TA Partition (which contains the DRM keys) and flashed stock firmware, restored the keys and relocked my bl, would I be ok?
So the only way to lose warranty is unlock the bootloader?
If i flash a rom, on locked bl, my warranty would be ok after I unrooted and restored factory firmware?
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Restoring your TA relocks your bootloader
1. Backup TA
2. Unlock bootloader
2. Rom/kernel flashing time
3. Flash totaly stock kernel (from ftf)
4. Restore TA
Restoring your TA brings back your warrenty :/
Flashing a rom on Locked BL i dont know that affects the warrenty because ive never fully read it/cared for it
Restoring stock fw should reinstate the warrenty because the device isnt concidered modified
I think to get the best info, go and find the sony mobile warrenty info
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Restoring your TA relocks your bootloader
1. Backup TA
2. Unlock bootloader
2. Rom/kernel flashing time
3. Flash totaly stock kernel (from ftf)
4. Restore TA
Restoring your TA brings back your warrenty :/
Flashing a rom on Locked BL i dont know that affects the warrenty because ive never fully read it/cared for it
Restoring stock fw should reinstate the warrenty because the device isnt concidered modified
I think to get the best info, go and find the sony mobile warrenty info
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Now all my questions have been answered.
Thanks man, much appreciated!
Hello,
I've searched forums but since I dont trust my english, I couldn't find a thing. So, apologies if this was asked already.
Is my warranty void upon requesting bootloader unlock key, or is it when I actually unlock it with that key? Because sony seems to save imei codes in their site. I live in Turkey btw.
Also, another un-related question, is my phone diving-proof ?? I mean, I've shot a couple of videos and photos in pool, but I'm scared to just jump on it with my phone ?
Unlocking your bootloader wipes your TA partition where your unique DRM keys are kept
Xperia Z2 is IP58 Certified to water resistancy meaning it can survive underwater at 1 meter for 30mins or less distance for more.
Thanks for the reply.
I know, but since I am rooted on locked bl, and backed up ta partition, it should be ok to unlock, right? I mean if I restore my ta backup, I get my warranty back or..?
rtx7 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I know, but since I am rooted on locked bl, and backed up ta partition, it should be ok to unlock, right? I mean if I restore my ta backup, I get my warranty back or..?
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Yep, restoring your TA relocks your bootloader so flash a stock kernel before you restore.
Hi.
If my unlocked Sony Xperia Z2 changes it's motherboard, do the bootloader relock?
Yes.
Because as far as I know the locked bootloader and unlocked bootloader are software stuffs (at least in most of the devices). And the software resides on a flash memory which is there on the phone's motherboard.
So if motherboard is changed then you have a locked bootloader.
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Yes.
Because as far as I know the locked bootloader and unlocked bootloader are software stuffs (at least in most of the devices). And the software resides on a flash memory which is there on the phone's motherboard.
So if motherboard is changed then you have a locked bootloader.
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Wonderful My phone is on service now, u see. And I suspect that they might have to change the motherboard, and since they can't turn the phone on now, they might not be able to check if my bootloader is locked or not, and I might still have warranty
COngratulations friend
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Wonderful My phone is on service now, u see. And I suspect that they might have to change the motherboard, and since they can't turn the phone on now, they might not be able to check if my bootloader is locked or not, and I might still have warranty
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That sounds cool....
Enjoy with the [almost] new phone.... and start playing again. :good: