[Q] DRM function restore - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have read DRM function restoreration for UB thread and have some question . My z2 is unlock bootloader and lose Drm function like x-reality and Bionz if i follow these step
1. Relock bootloader using flashtool
2. Flash FW 17.1.A.2.69 ftf with TA partition with full wipe
3. Reboot
Is drm function will be restore? Because i didn't care about unlockbootloader and sony warranty I just want X-Reality,Vivid,and Bionz came back. and if this work can i flash 4.4.4 after.
e.g. Sorry for my bad english

does you have backup your ta file before you unlock your bootloader?

muhammadnajmi96 said:
does you have backup your ta file before you unlock your bootloader?
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No,I didn't back up it

armmiehidetoz said:
No,I didn't back up it
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try to take a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672

muhammadnajmi96 said:
try to take a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
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This will only allow restore certain features (X-Reality, Noise cancelling etc) - It won't allow apps that require the DRM keys to be present to actually be used, so far this seems to be the Playstation/Remote Play apps.

Goldfire said:
This will only allow restore certain features (X-Reality, Noise cancelling etc) - It won't allow apps that require the DRM keys to be present to actually be used, so far this seems to be the Playstation/Remote Play apps.
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yes , i know. but he only said that he only want x-reality, noise cancelling feature back on his phone. this is the only way since he doesnt backup his ta file .

muhammadnajmi96 said:
yes , i know. but he only said that he only want x-reality, noise cancelling feature back on his phone. this is the only way since he doesnt backup his ta file .
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Yes ,i have read this thread one.By this step will be relock and then unlcok bootloader again
but if i didn't want unlockbootloader again and flash fix file. If i only relock and flah tft with TA partitipn like thay said . May this can be work?(Sorry for bad english)

muhammadnajmi96 said:
yes , i know. but he only said that he only want x-reality, noise cancelling feature back on his phone. this is the only way since he doesnt backup his ta file .
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Yep, I'm leaving that info there for other users that want to restore their DRM keys.
armmiehidetoz said:
Yes ,i have read this thread one.By this step will be relock and then unlcok bootloader again
but if i didn't want unlockbootloader again and flash fix file. If i only relock and flah tft with TA partitipn like thay said . May this can be work?(Sorry for bad english)
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The mod linked above doesn't relock the bootloader, it just restores some features.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you'll need to flash the original kernel. More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52567280#post52567280
Search also returns quite a few threads with more info.

Goldfire said:
Yep, I'm leaving that info there for other users that want to restore their DRM keys.
The mod linked above doesn't relock the bootloader, it just restores some features.
If you want to relock your bootloader, you'll need to flash the original kernel. More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52567280#post52567280
Search also returns quite a few threads with more info.
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Thank you for help. I have a question If i relock by this step, will my function(x-reality,vivid,BionZ) restore?

armmiehidetoz said:
Thank you for help. I have a question If i relock by this step, will my function(x-reality,vivid,BionZ) restore?
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Nope, even after relocking the bootloader, the features you listed still require the original and unique DRM keys to function - the only real way to restore their functionality properly is either by the mod above or restoring the TA partition that held the DRM key info.

Goldfire said:
Nope, even after relocking the bootloader, the features you listed still require the original and unique DRM keys to function - the only real way to restore their functionality properly is either by the mod above or restoring the TA partition that held the DRM key info.
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Thank for very helpful! Finally i got back x-reality,vivid ,and BionZ by http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672 .As you said when i relock and flash .69 with TA its work but when i update to .167 its broke again so i unlockbootloader again and follow this step thank for very help again:good:

armmiehidetoz said:
Thank for very helpful! Finally i got back x-reality,vivid ,and BionZ by http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672 .As you said when i relock and flash .69 with TA its work but when i update to .167 its broke again so i unlockbootloader again and follow this step thank for very help again:good:
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where can i download .69 firmware wth TA partition? i've searched with xperifirm and couldnt find it bro.

Thepho3nix said:
where can i download .69 firmware wth TA partition? i've searched with xperifirm and couldnt find it bro.
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Here
https://mega.co.nz/#!sccRRZaZ!2ten4FvV8H1WfQtNNTaKujWZBy9gz-9Ak7osJ1TF5qs

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[Q]Backup TA Sony Xperia GO

Hi,
As you see i'm new to this community and i have 2 questions about backup ta program, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
1º Question: Does it support Sony Xperia GO?
2º Question: Can i Update my mobile to jellybean and then do the backup of ta?
I need it because i don't want to void my warranty if i unlock the bootloader.
thanks,
Toxic21
toxic21 said:
Hi,
As you see i'm new to this community and i have 2 questions about backup ta program, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
1º Question: Does it support Sony Xperia GO?
2º Question: Can i Update my mobile to jellybean and then do the backup of ta?
I need it because i don't want to void my warranty if i unlock the bootloader.
thanks,
Toxic21
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1) Give it a try. Should work on all xperia devices.
2) Yes you can. Since xperia go got official jb update and you don't have to unlock your bootloader to install jb, there is no problem. You can backup keys with both ics and jb
3) If you unlock your bootloader you will void your warranty in any case. Backup ta partition will not make you loose bravia engine when after unlocking your bootloader you want to relock it. Won't save your warranty this mod
DaRk-L0rD said:
1) Give it a try. Should work on all xperia devices.
2) Yes you can. Since xperia go got official jb update and you don't have to unlock your bootloader to install jb, there is no problem. You can backup keys with both ics and jb
3) If you unlock your bootloader you will void your warranty in any case. Backup ta partition will not make you loose bravia engine when after unlocking your bootloader you want to relock it. Won't save your warranty this mod
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Thanks for your reply you have cleared all my doubts but another question if i restore the ta partition and relock bootloader i have my warranty back correct?
It doesn't matter afaik restoring ta partition to get back your warranty (maybe I am wrong though). What really does matter is relocking the bootloader.
DaRk-L0rD said:
It doesn't matter afaik restoring ta partition to get back your warranty (maybe I am wrong though). What really does matter is relocking the bootloader.
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You can be right(I'm the noob XD) but i have read if you not backup the ta partition your warranty is void. So relocking the bootloader is insuficient, you have to relock bootloader and restore the ta partition .
The tool creator said:"Backup TA can backup and restore the TA partition of the device. When you create a backup before unlocking for the first time, then you will be able to restore to full factory state (including a locked bootloader). This means all DRM keys intact, Bravia Engine working in Album and last but not least your warranty when needed":good:
Font: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
toxic21 said:
You can be right(I'm the noob XD) but i have read if you not backup the ta partition your warranty is void. So relocking the bootloader is insuficient.
The tool creator said:"Backup TA can backup and restore the TA partition of the device. When you create a backup before unlocking for the first time, then you will be able to restore to full factory state (including a locked bootloader). This means all DRM keys intact, Bravia Engine working in Album and last but not least your warranty when needed"
Font: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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I already read this thread mate, that's because I told you that I could be wrong.
Ok then, there is no reason for not trusting the tool creator. Just root and use this tool. Save and put keys in a safe folder and enjoy
DaRk-L0rD said:
I already read this thread mate, that's because I told you that I could be wrong.
Ok then, there is no reason for not trusting the tool creator. Just root and use this tool. Save and put keys in a safe folder and enjoy
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Thanks dark for helping me, really apreciate it:good:.
best regards,
Toxic21
toxic21 said:
Thanks dark for helping me, really apreciate it:good:.
best regards,
Toxic21
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You're welcome mate, it's a pleasure. For any further help let me know.

[IDEA]Root By Unlock then Relock Bootloader?

Hi guys, i have an idea. Will the idea of unlocking the bootloader and then do the root (with recovery enabled kernel that is) and then relocking (restoring the TA partition first) the bootloader work? I am a little bit confused with the fact about the DRM kind of things, since i don't want to lose it so if we could restore it back later then why this technique was never discussed? Please give me any information :angel:
hansip87 said:
Hi guys, i have an idea. Will the idea of unlocking the bootloader and then do the root (with recovery enabled kernel that is) and then relocking (restoring the TA partition first) the bootloader work? I am a little bit confused with the fact about the DRM kind of things, since i don't want to lose it so if we could restore it back later then why this technique was never discussed? Please give me any information :angel:
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Oh yeah i forgot.. this trick will not work if you haven't done TA backup wouldn't it? :-/ I have done that before so i guess this idea won't work for anybody without TA backup i guess no?
hansip87 said:
Oh yeah i forgot.. this trick will not work if you haven't done TA backup wouldn't it? :-/ I have done that before so i guess this idea won't work for anybody without TA backup i guess no?
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flashing the TA partition and locking the bootloader, and then flashing a stock FTF base/firmware will make your device exactly how you bought it.. It will allow x-reality to work in both movies/album, as well as track ID working.
- This technique has been discussed in previous threads.
== Do a search and you will see there is a FTF flashing guide. flashtool guide both in the android development section.
A guide on just about everything in the general section... have a look...
However even an unlocked bootloader will allow the x-reality engine to work with videos. But will stop netflicks from working. So there are probably a few apps out there that need a locked bootloader to work properly.
To have a locked bootloader you need a stock kernel. It will need to be signed, so even a boot.img or kernel.sin would be fine. Just needs to be stock.
- You could Root, backup TA partition, unlock bootloader, and then lock bootloader again. But that still uses a rooting tool.
forgive me if I'm wrong (and someone correct me) but we cant do a TA back up without root.
When I was looking into the ZU the only way to root was to unlock the bootloader then flash a new boot.img (?), this avoided vroot et al, and the issues that we seem to have atm but did mean that the first to root lost their DRM keys (TA partition) with the rooting
blueether said:
forgive me if I'm wrong (and someone correct me) but we cant do a TA back up without root.
When I was looking into the ZU the only way to root was to unlock the bootloader then flash a new boot.img (?), this avoided vroot et al, and the issues that we seem to have atm but did mean that the first to root lost their DRM keys (TA partition) with the rooting
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yep my bad.. wrong way round.. :good:
blueether said:
forgive me if I'm wrong (and someone correct me) but we cant do a TA back up without root.
When I was looking into the ZU the only way to root was to unlock the bootloader then flash a new boot.img (?), this avoided vroot et al, and the issues that we seem to have atm but did mean that the first to root lost their DRM keys (TA partition) with the rooting
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You can downgrade to lower firmware anytime without root, than use vroot if you don't mind some risk, than backup TA

Q flash process

Unless i unlock bootloader i dont need to backup TA for reflash to original ?? just needing flashtool & firmwire?
Exactly, unless you unlock your bootloader, drm keys and ta partition are not touched so you dont need to worry about them
gallardo5 said:
Exactly, unless you unlock your bootloader, drm keys and ta partition are not touched so you dont need to worry about them
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Aah great Was thinking might reflash to stock, somthign wrong on battery maybe... :S or system reset might solve ( an app might disturb ) Will try more before Thanks m8 !

[Q] Dose relocking will be back x-reality and other disabled stuff ?

I have a Z2 bootloader unlocked.
I relocked by Flashtools and I don't know if x-reality backed and working. Honestly I don't know if x-reality is working now. I can't see any change between Off and X-reality of super-vivid.
just relocking can revert x-reality and other disabled stuff to factory default ?
No, you'll need to reflash a stock ftf with TA partition.
ticktock666 said:
No, you'll need to reflash a stock ftf with TA partition.
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No, he needs to restore the TA backup made before unlocking the BL... reflash stock ftf wont bring his DRM keys back.
Vogie said:
I have a Z2 bootloader unlocked.
I relocked by Flashtools and I don't know if x-reality backed and working. Honestly I don't know if x-reality is working now. I can't see any change between Off and X-reality of super-vivid.
just relocking can revert x-reality and other disabled stuff to factory default ?
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If you don't have the DRM keys, just follow the DRM function restoration instructions. Here's a link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BlAckXpeRia said:
If you don't have the DRM keys, just follow the DRM function restoration instructions. Here's a link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
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He didn't backup ta partition
sublinker said:
He didn't backup ta partition
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Exactly... That is why I gave a link to this thread. It restores DRM functions like x-reality, camera noise processing, noise cancelling without the need of the DRM keys.
BlAckXpeRia said:
Exactly... That is why I gave a link to this thread. It restores DRM functions like x-reality, camera noise processing, noise cancelling without the need of the DRM keys.
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You're right friend.

New xz1c, best to do ?

Hi,
I get a new XZ1c,
what must I do now to get TA backup, root (magisk ?), recovery (trwp?)
must I unlock bootloader ?
best seems to follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1/development/kernel-sony-xz1-23-january-2018-t3739586
but what to do before ?
janjan said:
Unlock bootloader
- A Working TWRP-with latest patch security
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edit 47.1.a.12.270
thanks
hazote said:
Hi,
I get a new XZ1c,
what must I do now to get TA backup, root (magisk ?), recovery (trwp?)
must I unlock bootloader ?
best seems to follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1/development/kernel-sony-xz1-23-january-2018-t3739586
but what to do before ?
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thanks
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Not possible to backup TA after unlocking bootloader.
U need to unlock your device bootloader first. Then find custom twrp for your device and flash that. Finally flash my kernel to fix picture issue.
janjan said:
Not possible to backup TA after unlocking bootloader.
U need to unlock your device bootloader first. Then find custom twrp for your device and flash that. Finally flash my kernel to fix picture issue.
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can I backup TA before ?
There is no way to backup TA partition for now.
ok thanks all.
perhaps I will wait a little before rooting my phone

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