Has anyone tried to root this xz1?
Rooting should not be the problem since the bootloader is unlockable. The problem is how to backup the drm keys to make sure that some Sony functions dont get lost. Currently there is no known method to backup and restore or bypass the drm problem
At least to my knowledge
celeron1 said:
Rooting should not be the problem since the bootloader is unlockable. The problem is how to backup the drm keys to make sure that some Sony functions dont get lost. Currently there is no known method to backup and restore or bypass the drm problem
At least to my knowledge
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Are those restored when you re-lock the bootloader? Let's say I don't care about the warranty, but I don't want to lose the option of restoring the phone to the same state in which it left the factory; is that an option? Sorry for the noob question.
CaraMuuu said:
Are those restored when you re-lock the bootloader? Let's say I don't care about the warranty, but I don't want to lose the option of restoring the phone to the same state in which it left the factory; is that an option? Sorry for the noob question.
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Unfortunately you cant restore them yet.
try this with august release
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/how-to/ta-backup-g814x-t3691603
Has anyone tried this? https://www.google.hu/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://root-android.kingoapp.com/sony/how-to-best-root-xz1.htm&ved=0ahUKEwjK04SOm5nYAhUObVAKHU_4AccQFggyMAI&usg=AOvVaw1SKnwiyAEKKc48eWkNoexZ
maddboss said:
Has anyone tried this? https://www.google.hu/url?sa=t&sour...4AccQFggyMAI&usg=AOvVaw1SKnwiyAEKKc48eWkNoexZ
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Kingoroot for Android don't work. I test this few month ago.
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Hello everyone.
I unlocked the bootloader of my phone, and I rooted it today. I want to ask you guys, is it normal to lose all your applications,widgets and contacts? Cause I didn't see any warnings. Anyway I don't really care about the apps and the widgets but I could use my contacts if you guys have a clue. Else I would need to ask a lot of people to remake the list .
Thanks
I think unlocking of bootloader using official method wipes all data for safety...
dont know about other method
and about contect, you can sync it with your google account..
Unlocking by testpin method and rooting not affect any data!
Is the possible that you after instaling zip from cwm recovery accidentaly do full wipe?
I in fact unlocked the bootloader with the official method. And I notice this now:
Certain content on your phone may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys and the secure user data partition while unlocking the boot loader.
We advise you to create backups, since user data, settings and accounts will be removed.
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So yeeea . Well serves me right I guess! Anyway thanks a lot for the replies guys
Cr0ne said:
I in fact unlocked the bootloader with the official method. And I notice this now:
So yeeea . Well serves me right I guess! Anyway thanks a lot for the replies guys
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I also used the official method and didn't lose any contacts, so I don't think the warning applies to that. I think it's a "just in case" warning...
Hi everyone, sorry if this is the wrong spot to ask.
I have pre ordered a Z2 and since I am new to android and have always been an avid jailbreaker, would like to root my Z2 and eventually play around with custom ROMS.
DooMLoRD announced today that Touch Recovery is working on the Z2 so it can now be unlocked and rooted. I have a few Q's specific to this process.
1. Correct me if I'm wrong but at the moment there is no way to root the Z2 WITHOUT first unlocking it?
2. You need root to do a TA backup, so the current process of unlocking then rooting will result in lost DRM keys?
3. I read that unlocking wipes all data. Does that mean that the Z2 is then unbootable until you have flashed a ROM. Or is the stock ROM still actually in place and bootable, just without any user data?
4. What specific features are lost when you don't have DRM keys? I read something about losing functionality in the photo album and walkman apps, and bravia engine (but that may have related to unlocking the Z!).
1. You are correct.
2. Correct again.
3. The stock ROM will be in place and the phone will be usable, but all user data will be wiped.
4. I have the same question for the Z2. I haven't seen the answer anywhere, but I think @DooMLoRD and @yeeson should know...
Unlock will be lost TA！
yeeson said:
Unlock will be lost TA！
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Do you know what features you lose when you lose TA with the Z2?
JMonkeYJ said:
Do you know what features you lose when you lose TA with the Z2?
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All the normal functions
yeeson said:
All the normal functions
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When you say this, what exactly do you mean? Since a phone has a lot of functions. Calls still work I presume, as well as wifi and mobile data. Camera, audio, play store and google apps etc...?
I thought it was just a few Sony specific functions that stop working, like Sony's OTA updates.
It seems blog sites all over the net are reporting this method of rooting as an easy user-ready option. In their rush to get hits, they are completely neglecting to mention the fact that at the moment this is a one-way process, and that there are some very specific downsides to rushing into rooting the Z2 at the moment.
I hope people are doing their reading first
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When you say this, what exactly do you mean? Since a phone has a lot of functions. Calls still work I presume, as well as wifi and mobile data. Camera, audio, play store and google apps etc...?
I thought it was just a few Sony specific functions that stop working, like Sony's OTA updates.
It seems blog sites all over the net are reporting this method of rooting as an easy user-ready option. In their rush to get hits, they are completely neglecting to mention the fact that at the moment this is a one-way process, and that there are some very specific downsides to rushing into rooting the Z2 at the moment.
I hope people are doing their reading first
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Unlock all normal ！
There is no bug！
Can back to lock, and then to OTA！
yeeson said:
Unlock all normal ！
There is no bug！
Can back to lock, and then to OTA！
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But you only can relock the bootloader only if the Z2 gets a proper root with locked bootloader in order to perform a backup of the TA partition. Once you unlocked it without backup, DRM keys will be lost forever and you'll lose your warranty and you won't ever be able to relock it again. No you can't use the TA backup from another phone. It would hard-brick your phone. I hope that helps!
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But you only can relock the bootloader only if the Z2 gets a proper root with locked bootloader in order to perform a backup of the TA partition. Once you unlocked it without backup, DRM keys will be lost forever and you'll lose your warranty and you won't ever be able to relock it again. No you can't use the TA backup from another phone. It would hard-brick your phone. I hope that helps
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That's exactly what I thought. Is a proper root for the Z2 likely?
cronugs said:
When you say this, what exactly do you mean? Since a phone has a lot of functions. Calls still work I presume, as well as wifi and mobile data. Camera, audio, play store and google apps etc...?
I thought it was just a few Sony specific functions that stop working, like Sony's OTA updates.
It seems blog sites all over the net are reporting this method of rooting as an easy user-ready option. In their rush to get hits, they are completely neglecting to mention the fact that at the moment this is a one-way process, and that there are some very specific downsides to rushing into rooting the Z2 at the moment.
I hope people are doing their reading first
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You MIGHT lose X Reality. DooMLoRD has tweeted a few days ago that all devices with 4.4 that unlock their bootloader will not lose it anymore, but, not that I don't believe him, but I will only be 100 about that seeing many confirmations.
Also, I think you might lose the possibility to use Music and Video Unlimited. Haven't heard anything about PS Mobile, but I think it is included. Can't remember anything else...
Please bare with me I'm unsure how to delete a thread. So if any administration is about please can you delete my previous 2 posts.
I've managed to partly repair my phone as previously isle was crashing and booting a lot but now I've managed to sort of fix it I hit a new problem.
When I load my camera it says it's in use so I tried a third party app and it crashed my phone again so I'm thinking there is a hardware issue with the camera causing this. My question is, is there any way that this can be fixed ? I'm not 100 percent this is the root of my problems bt it's a start
Help is really apriciated
Did you relock your bootloader? If so, your camera will be working again after unlocking or after restoring your TA partition.
Yes I re locked it could this be the problem ?
frankiebateman said:
Yes I re locked it could this be the problem ?
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Yes! I am not sure, but possibly a factory reset will also solve your issue. Maybe someone else can confirm? Else unlocking will. I guess you didn't backup your TA partition?
No I didn't back it up I'm assuming there's no way to get it back ? Because there all unique?
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No I didn't back it up I'm assuming there's no way to get it back ? Because there all unique?
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True, you cannot get it back.
What if I was to root a custom rom onto the phone ? Would I then have them back ?
You mean your camera? Yes, but you'd need to unlock first to install a costum rom. You won't get your drm keys back though. Most custom roms have some drm fix that restore the quality of the pictures you take with your cam.
Bugger I take it the phone is buggered then and there's no possible way at all to get the drm keys back either ?
Correct, but with the drm fix you wouldn't notice the difference (at least I didn't).
OK have you any pointers on how to do a drm fix ? For the xperia x ?
Check this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/kernel-drm-fix-nougat-t3530849 , scroll to the last page
flashed a kernel fix off here and now got the message "your device has failed verification and will not work properly" the shuts off im back to square one with this now
But did you unlock first? If you modify your kernel on a locked bootloader your device cannot boot. What happens if you flash your original kernel and reboot?
All sorted that now ! It wouldn't boot the kernel without me.unlocking ? Any decent tutorials about ?
Here you can find a good guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/how-to/guide-one-noob-friendly-guide-xperia-x-t3590476
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Here you can find a good guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/how-to/guide-one-noob-friendly-guide-xperia-x-t3590476
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this was the kernel i flashed but im not sure it goes with my firmware my version is. 34.2.A.2.69 ?
Hello there, I'm very new to Sony phones, and with so, I wanted to unlock the bootloader on MM, because I wanted to install a WiFi fix (Internet develops terribly on MM) that needs a custom recovery.
I searched multiple guides on how to unlock it and backup the DRM keys to not lose any functionality, but, I did not find one specialized on the Z2, so I wondered how it could be done and install that fix.
Thanks a lot, best regards.
i have the problem too
CGR911 said:
Hello there, I'm very new to Sony phones, and with so, I wanted to unlock the bootloader on MM, because I wanted to install a WiFi fix (Internet develops terribly on MM) that needs a custom recovery.
I searched multiple guides on how to unlock it and backup the DRM keys to not lose any functionality, but, I did not find one specialized on the Z2, so I wondered how it could be done and install that fix.
Thanks a lot, best regards.
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I will be happy to help, what you need is root with a locked bootloader, Follow this " https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/guide-idiots-guide-to-root-twrp-t3534647 " when you get root, let me know I will tell you how to backup the DRM keys then
I know that I can lose the Drm Keys but now on days there a methods that save this, the real question is what do I lose actually?
Mostly the video image enchantment feature. But like you said, there are a method to backup drm keys, root and restore all functionality
i think nothing after restore ta
all things work for me like before unlock
hsheemi said:
i think nothing after restore ta
all things work for me like before unlock
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Including GooglePay and banking APPS?
xherbert said:
Including GooglePay and banking APPS?
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I didn't try them but i think they should work or there is a workaround if they didn't work
chris699 said:
I know that I can lose the Drm Keys but now on days there a methods that save this, the real question is what do I lose actually?
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once TA is restored, (check xz1 compact forums, there is a complete detailed method )
you device becomes similar to any other android device with boot unlocked and frankly EVERY APP will work just fine! even All apps having sensitive cash or equivalent transactions will work FINE!
the problem is after bootunlock 99.9% times we ROOT our device by Magisk or SuperSU, this is then Apps starts giving error DEVICE ROOTED!
simply unlocking bootloader and restoring TA will not effect much!