hi guys im new to rooting and xda
is it possible to backup the ta partition ( DRM keys ) without unlocking the boot-loader
because i don't wanna lose my drm keys
im using m4 aqua e2353 6.0.1 build: 26.3.A.0.131
i tried using ta backup but it needs root access
to root i need unlocked boot-loader
if i unlock the bootloader ill lose my warranty
so what is the solution for my problem ??
hwlp me out fellas............
Downgrade your firmware to lollipop and root it without unlocking bootloader (because it is possible on lollipop). Then do a backup and after you backed it up flash marshmallow firmware back and unlock it and root again.
DemonicznyBlazen said:
Downgrade your firmware to lollipop and root it without unlocking bootloader (because it is possible on lollipop). Then do a backup and after you backed it up flash marshmallow firmware back and unlock it and root again.
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i dont have any prior experience with these kind of things can u help me out with the procedure
NG9 said:
i dont have any prior experience with these kind of things can u help me out with the procedure
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i finally downgraded to lollipop but i cant find any rooting procedures without unlocking the boot loader
can you please help me out i am desperate to root the device
post any links to do so plzzzzzzzzz
DemonicznyBlazen said:
Downgrade your firmware to lollipop and root it without unlocking bootloader (because it is possible on lollipop). Then do a backup and after you backed it up flash marshmallow firmware back and unlock it and root again.
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i finally downgraded to lollipop but i cant find any rooting procedures without unlocking the boot loader
can you please help me out i am desperate to root the device
post any links to do so plzzzzzzzzz
NG9 said:
i finally downgraded to lollipop but i cant find any rooting procedures without unlocking the boot loader
can you please help me out i am desperate to root the device
post any links to do so plzzzzzzzzz
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430 here you go, scroll down and download rootkit first, after you root you can install twrp too if you want
DemonicznyBlazen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430 here you go, scroll down and download rootkit first, after you root you can install twrp too if you want
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thnks a lot buddy al done and my mobile rooted without unlocking the bootloader
:good::good::good::good::good:
DRM KEYS???
i lost my drm kyes by unlocking bootloader and now i working in mm what is the solution??
Sanno said:
i lost my drm kyes by unlocking bootloader and now i working in mm what is the solution??
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You can't get them back anymore.
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Just bought a Z on stock 4.2.2
Model SGP311
Build: 10.31.C.0.136
I'd like to install a custom recovery and root it also.
Which is better for the Z, CWM or TWRP?
Is there a thread that has a guide on rooting & recovery?
Also should I bother updating to official 4.3?
Anyone can help out? Not sure if I want to perform the OTA update before rooting and saving a backup just in case.
sd_dracula said:
Anyone can help out? Not sure if I want to perform the OTA update before rooting and saving a backup just in case.
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Check out Nut's threads on DualRecovery. You can have both recovery ... Vol UP for CWM and Vol DOWN for TWRP
Crash338 said:
Check out Nut's threads on DualRecovery. You can have both recovery ... Vol UP for CWM and Vol DOWN for TWRP
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Do I need to update to latest FW to unlock the bootloader in order to root?
I remember having to do that for my TF300T in the past.
sd_dracula said:
Do I need to update to latest FW to unlock the bootloader in order to root?
I remember having to do that for my TF300T in the past.
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Nope. Depends on what you want to flash to your tablet. My bootloader is unlockable but I didn't unlock it, didn't have the need to. You can flash any Sony firmware and get root with them without unlocking your bootloader. If you will keep running the stock Sony ROM but only want to root and recovery then you don't need to unlock your bootloader. Only unlock your bootloader in order to flash a custom ROM, basically to flash a different kernel...and don't forget to backup your TA if you unlock your bootloader or bye bye Bravia Engine.
I had the TF101 and the TF300T also ... I find this one way easier to molest. hehehee ... The Xperia tablet Z is a very nice upgrade from the TF300T
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Nope. Depends on what you want to flash to your tablet. My bootloader is unlockable but I didn't unlock it, didn't have the need to. You can flash any Sony firmware and get root with them without unlocking your bootloader. If you will keep running the stock Sony ROM but only want to root and recovery then you don't need to unlock your bootloader. Only unlock your bootloader in order to flash a custom ROM, basically to flash a different kernel...and don't forget to backup your TA if you unlock your bootloader or bye bye Bravia Engine.
I had the TF101 and the TF300T also ... I find this one way easier to molest. hehehee ... The Xperia tablet Z is a very nice upgrade from the TF300T
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Ok, for now root and recovery is all I want. So no need to unlock bootloader, yet. I had to do it on the TF300 for the custom ROM, you're right.
TA is a partition right? Haven't heard about it before.
Can it be backed up via recovery?
sd_dracula said:
Ok, for now root and recovery is all I want. So no need to unlock bootloader, yet. I had to do it on the TF300 for the custom ROM, you're right.
TA is a partition right? Haven't heard about it before.
Can it be backed up via recovery?
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Best method to backup your TA partition is too use this tool (need to have root on your tab first) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
If you don't want to unlock bootloader you don't have to care about TA.
Please note that with xperia device you can relock bootloader once unlocked if you have made a backup of the TA partition ( not the case with asus TF300)
ibis69 said:
Best method to backup your TA partition is too use this tool (need to have root on your tab first) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
If you don't want to unlock bootloader you don't have to care about TA.
Please note that with xperia device you can relock bootloader once unlocked if you have made a backup of the TA partition ( not the case with asus TF300)
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Thanks for the replies.
I will make a backup of everything just to be safe.
I always do after rooting
sd_dracula said:
Thanks for the replies.
I will make a backup of everything just to be safe.
I always do after rooting
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Forgot to ask, if I update via OTA to 4.3, will I lose the root?
Also do you guys have a link for step-by-step root/recovery guide?
Hmm acording to this thread you need to be unlocked to install CWM. can it be done without?
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Forgot to ask, if I update via OTA to 4.3, will I lose the root?
Also do you guys have a link for step-by-step root/recovery guide?
Hmm acording to this thread you need to be unlocked to install CWM. can it be done without?
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I don't believe OTA will work if you are rooted. Even if you get the notification, the update wont go through. What you need to do is downgrade to 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 and root with DoomLord's 1 click root, then you install DualRecovery from Nut's thread and flash the zip of the latest firmware for your tablet model, Power off without rebooting and flash a stripped FTF of that build. Reboot and you will have the latest firmware rooted and DualRecovery already installed. I don't know which tablet model you have but the threads with explanation are there.
This is one of them: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
* You don't need to unlock your BL to install either CWM or TWRP
sd_dracula said:
Forgot to ask, if I update via OTA to 4.3, will I lose the root?
Also do you guys have a link for step-by-step root/recovery guide?
Hmm acording to this thread you need to be unlocked to install CWM. can it be done without?
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Ota will not work, if you're still on 10.31.C.0.136 and you want last 4.3 rom with root on locked bootloader you have to do this :
1) Root 10.31.C.0.136 with this tool (vroot) : http://www.mgyun.com/en/GetVRoot
2) Then Install @[NUT] dual recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606, you need to dl this file from his repository : http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...scmVjb3ZlcnkyLjcuOTQtQkVUQS5pbnN0YWxsZXIuemlw
You will now have a rooted rom with custom recovery
3) Make a nandroid backup
4) Next to upgrade to last 4.3 rom (10.4.1.B.0.109),first read this thread for the 'how to' :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442 but you have to use the files from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
Need some reading to understand the process but this is the only way atm
Thanks.
I have the dualrecovery installed and did a backup also.
I believe it is also rooted (there wan an option to root after installing the dualrecovery mod)
Is there any major beneficial reason to go from 4.2.2 to 4.3?
sd_dracula said:
Thanks.
I have the dualrecovery installed and did a backup also.
I believe it is also rooted (there wan an option to root after installing the dualrecovery mod)
Is there any major beneficial reason to go from 4.2.2 to 4.3?
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New UI on most of Sony apps, as well as being more updated, few more functions here and there...
Plus some of the stuff from here:
http://www.android.com/about/jelly-bean/
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it? I just wanna root access nothing else.
I tried several methods and looked on YT but it didn't work for me =(
officalknight said:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it? I just wanna root access nothing else.
I tried several methods and looked on YT but it didn't work for me =(
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You need to downgrade to 4.4.2 for root.
I don't need to. I just unlocked ? the bootloader and flashed the system with a CM Based recovery. After that I installed Chainfires SuperSu via SD card. Works for me, Android 4.4.4
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Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it?
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officalknight said:
I don't need to. I just unlocked ? the bootloader and *flashed* the system with a CM Based recovery
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Lol
Yea sorry flashed the device by accident while I installed the CM Recovery. Had to install everything again but now it works.
It was just a poor question.
If you do not want to unlock your bootloader, you need to flash 4.4.2 rom
If you do want to unlock your bootloader, you need to flash a new kernel.
Either way there is flashing involved. It just depends on what you meant by your original question.
Just thought that flashing the device is not needed. But I was wrong. Unlocking the bootloader was no problem.
officalknight said:
Just thought that flashing the device is not needed. But I was wrong. Unlocking the bootloader was no problem.
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Did you backup your ta partition first before unlocking bootloader so you dont lose your drm keys and warranty etc?
i wanna ask some question to you guys please help me.
i bought yesterday z2. i wanna root my phone and i can root. bot problem how can i install recovery and rom without unlock bootlader. i dont wanna unlock bootloader cuz DRM will lost and i can't use sony features. i red some subject today. how can i backup drm?
fastantu47 said:
i wanna ask some question to you guys please help me.
i bought yesterday z2. i wanna root my phone and i can root. bot problem how can i install recovery and rom without unlock bootlader. i dont wanna unlock bootloader cuz DRM will lost and i can't use sony features. i red some subject today. how can i backup drm?
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Hi
Welcome to Z2 family..
U can't do all if u are on a 5.0.2/5.1.1 base rom. So simply do this. Flash a kitkat FTF via flashtool. Then root it. Then install nut dual recovery. After that download TA backup tool from xperia cross development section. Backup ur TA ( Drm keys). Then u can unlock ur bootloader or u can flash any custom roms based on 5.1.1 or 5.0.2. Hope its helped
fastantu47 said:
i wanna ask some question to you guys please help me.
i bought yesterday z2. i wanna root my phone and i can root. bot problem how can i install recovery and rom without unlock bootlader. i dont wanna unlock bootloader cuz DRM will lost and i can't use sony features. i red some subject today. how can i backup drm?
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If you are on 5.0.2, then no need to install KitKat firmware. You may directly follow the instructions posted here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-lolipop-5-0-2-firmware-downgrage-t3153582
Hello. My question is how to make a backup TA without root Because I want to unlock the bootloader and wants to make a backup of the keys DRM
Sry for my bad english
I know one way, its wait for pre rooted firmware . I mean you flash it as normal firmware, but it will rooted and you do backup.
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Ok thanks
marek789 said:
Hello. My question is how to make a backup TA without root Because I want to unlock the bootloader and wants to make a backup of the keys DRM
Sry for my bad english
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FirstMn said:
I know one way, its wait for pre rooted firmware . I mean you flash it as normal firmware, but it will rooted and you do backup.
Sent from my E2303 using XDA Free mobile app
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As far as I'm aware, the only way as of current to root the M4 Aqua is through unlocking the bootloader. Thus losing the DRM keys (even if a pre-rooted firmware is flashed).
You would have to wait for a root method to become available for locked bootloader, to be able to back up DRM keys and flash a pre-rooted firmware through recovery (unless Sony has bundled in a working recovery now, which I don't think they have).
Try this to root your phone with Locked BL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
I have a E2363, i flashed 26.1.B.1.85 firmware and was able to root and take a back up of the TA partition.
How do i know if the phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Im using a lg d618. Any tips on the quickest way to install twrp? I read that its best to root then use flashify to put Twrp on the phone.
teknoweanie said:
How do i know if the phones bootloader is locked or unlocked? Im using a lg d618. Any tips on the quickest way to install twrp? I read that its best to root then use flashify to put Twrp on the phone.
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Which androidversion are you currently on?
Its on 4.4.2
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Its on 4.4.2
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Allright.
A Phone always comes with a locked bootloader so if you don't unlocked it yourself it is still locked.
To flash twrp you will need a unlocked bootloader and to unlock a bootloader you need rootacess.
I used the app rlashr to flash twrp and boot in recovery. Don't forget to type 'su' in a terminal before you use it (at the guide how to unlock a bootloader)
This guide tells you how to do everything:
(Follow these steps: root -> bootloader-> recovery(twrp))
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g2-mini/general/guide-stock-to-rocking-custom-rom-lg-g2-t3339068
Good luck!
Btw: this thread is in the wrong section
Should i update to lollipop?
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Should i update to lollipop?
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Recommended, yes. Everything is explained in my guide linked two posts before me. If ya need any help, please ask there and I'll be glad to help you out
Should i update any further after the first lollipop update before rooting ect?
teknoweanie said:
Should i update any further after the first lollipop update before rooting ect?
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If you look at the bootloader thread, you'll see exactly what version you can use to unlock etc.