Hey folks if anyone has time can someone please if you have flashtool with xperiafirm, download and the ftf and zip the MEA pie version and post here, as I am currently traveling and in an area with really bad internet and a company computer that is locked down.. Any ways I want to try the ta backup, and then root with pie but it will take like 15 hours for me download the ftf.. Thanks
Wanted to do the same but poor knowledge on Sony (coming from HTC).
And even by reading and reading I did not find a step by step which will avoid risk to brick or loose photo or others stuff.
As I am photoholic, I cannot afford to loose DRM and so.
Good luck bro and share your success
chrisftlse said:
Wanted to do the same but poor knowledge on Sony (coming from HTC).
And even by reading and reading I did not find a step by step which will avoid risk to brick or loose photo or others stuff.
As I am photoholic, I cannot afford to loose DRM and so.
Good luck bro and share your success
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Will do if I can get the ftf..
Never mind folk got the ftf..
lilbrat said:
Never mind folk got the ftf..
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Will download it also on Monday (when my dsl will be back).
Could you please share your process as I also am thinking to jump on the Pie side and not waiting Sony s push.
FYI : I am full stock, no root, bl locked... Out of the box.
Customized FR version
G8342 (Dual SIM version)
chrisftlse said:
Will download it also on Monday (when my dsl will be back).
Could you please share your process as I also am thinking to jump on the Pie side and not waiting Sony s push.
FYI : I am full stock, no root, bl locked... Out of the box.
Customized FR version
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There are two ways to do it, one is with flashtool with xperiafirm, http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php .. There are a few guides on how to use it no need to unlock your bootloader as your flashing stock firmware.
You can also Newsflasher ( read here.. https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426/amp/ )
I used this today as I wanted to try it out and it was really easy to use.. I used this pdf guide by munted ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510/page39 , second post) as I was playing around.. Till I hit an issues with adb.. grr but in the guide there is a quick and easy guide with pictures to flash the ftf. download Xperiafirm ( https://xperifirm-tool.en.lo4d.com.) to download the ftf... If you have any questions shout as I used it today to reflash mine back back and all is fine..
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hey guys i know this isnt a reguilar question
but i spent so much time reading in the forum and im so messed up with trying to flash and update
can any 1 please! help me online via msn or anything u like
just for few min to answer some questions?
maybe it is because my bad english or something but i ju8st cant do it alone...
please guys i really need some 1 to give me some min' to save my lost hours (im going back to the army soon)
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hey guys i know this isnt a reguilar question
but i spent so much time reading in the forum and im so messed up with trying to flash and update
can any 1 please! help me online via msn or anything u like
just for few min to answer some questions?
maybe it is because my bad english or something but i ju8st cant do it alone...
please guys i really need some 1 to give me some min' to save my lost hours (im going back to the army soon)
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Did this really warrant a new thread? Ask your questions on which ever thread you've tried.
ya bro your right iv shouldnt open a thread for that.
i just didnt ask simple question in an opened thread cuz i had to many different questions -part of them are words ,like shortcuts that i didnt understand.
and the other reason is that i had no time i gtg soon..
nvm sorry for doing this
Painkille5 said:
and the other reason is that i had no time i gtg soon..
nvm sorry for doing this
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Post your questions and read the answers when you get back, which you might have had already had you asked them.
ok ill just ask my questions here.. first general info.
my phone is from france- and im from israel
some 1 unlocked it for me (paid for it) to work in israel.
and now- i want to update to 2.1
i dont want to wait for france update (anyways i get no benefit of that) so i undarstand that i should flash, and than somehow use 2.1 rom.
1.what is seus? is it same as pcc? how should i update my phone before flashing? *because i downloaded pcc and checked there for updates via support zone and was told that i have the lattest version (phone was mounted ) but i read that the phone should be in flash mode when u do the drivers thing(with pcc or seus idk).
2.to what version should i rebrand?
*i was reading in this forum since the nordic generic was out but now i see "Global World Firmware 2.1" etc..
3.if i flash, upgrade version or anything else..can i loose the unlock for my country? is there an easy way to do it anyway?(unlock divice to work in country X)
4. when i tried to flash i got an error, but i tried few ways (including from other forums) so now i download the file from Bin4ry and will ask about the error after i got it- for now answer me about my 3 first questions please
Painkille5 said:
1.what is seus? is it same as pcc?
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No, SEUS is just a program to update your phone, where as PCC can do it, but also allows you to manage your phone, to a degree, but I prefer to use SEUS.
Painkille5 said:
how should i update my phone before flashing?
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Flashing will wipe your phone if you choose, so it's irrelevant.
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2.to what version should i rebrand?
*i was reading in this forum since the nordic generic was out but now i see "Global World Firmware 2.1" etc..
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Take your pic, it's up to you.
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3.if i flash, upgrade version or anything else..can i loose the unlock for my country?
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No, if you unlock a phone to use any sim card it doesn't matter which country you're in.
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4. when i tried to flash i got an error, but i tried few ways (including from other forums) so now i download the file from Bin4ry and will ask about the error after i got it- for now answer me about my 3 first questions please
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Any errors then read the suggestions suggested on the guides.
ye bro i get u but i didnt mean that
1.i read that i need to check for avialable updates in SEUS before flash or use rom - so i dont know how to get that done (where i get SEUS?)
2. i know that ill decide - i just know nothing about that, and thats why i ask for your advice (if it doesnt matter ill just do nordic, but u get my question..)
3.it wasnt reguilar sim-free , it was unlocked to work in my country
4.yep thats what i said i will do but i just didnt understand some explanations, first i got to do the SEUS thing as was writen in the guides, so i waited till i get to that point of error (or see if i will get) and then ask..
Painkille5 said:
(where i get SEUS?)
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Ask google.
Painkille5 said:
3.it wasnt reguilar sim-free , it was unlocked to work in my country
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Wasn't aware they came "country" locked.
Hi guys, As you all know ICS is being released, Apparently my SI no. hasn't got the update yet, I really am losing my patience and want to manually update to ICS using the French ST25i firmware.
Now, coming to my question. I want to manually Update my XU ST25i GB to ICS. I want to know how it is to be done, IN A NOOB FRIENDLY WAY .
A step by step method would really help guys. I'm aware that if I update this way, It technically isn't ROOTING. ( Right?? ) (I havent unlocked my Bootloader and I prefer to keep it that way coz of future updates from Sony) . And one more thing, If I do this, Will I be able to still get official updates from Sony? ( i.e From SUS or PCC ).
Please help a fellow member! :highfive:
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Hi guys, As you all know ICS is being released, Apparently my SI no. hasn't got the update yet, I really am losing my patience and want to manually update to ICS using the French ST25i firmware.
Now, coming to my question. I want to manually Update my XU ST25i GB to ICS. I want to know how it is to be done, IN A NOOB FRIENDLY WAY .
A step by step method would really help guys. I'm aware that if I update this way, It technically isn't ROOTING. ( Right?? ) (I havent unlocked my Bootloader and I prefer to keep it that way coz of future updates from Sony) . And one more thing, If I do this, Will I be able to still get official updates from Sony? ( i.e From SUS or PCC ).
Please help a fellow member! :highfive:
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Its not rooting. It is just flashing a new official ROM. Here is the more stable ST25a Australian ROM with full instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
THe french ST25i ROM is a little laggy. I own ST25i phone and I just flashed with the Australian ROM. It is just fine. Do read the instructions properly before flashing.
sayantandas said:
Its not rooting. It is just flashing a new official ROM. Here is the more stable ST25a Australian ROM with full instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
THe french ST25i ROM is a little laggy. I own ST25i phone and I just flashed with the Australian ROM. It is just fine. Do read the instructions properly before flashing.
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Thanks for the reply, But there doesn't seem to be any instructions of any sort on that page. A better link/page with instructions will be helpful. Anyone?
kushalsv said:
Thanks for the reply, But there doesn't seem to be any instructions of any sort on that page. A better link/page with instructions will be helpful. Anyone?
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Alright, download the following first,
ics firmware that u wish to flash
flashtool (google it..shouldnt be hard to find)
now switch on the debugging mode on ur phone,
start flashtool on ur pc.....select flash......select the firmware...select the required fields(u may choose to exclude baseband...or to keep user data....attaching a screenshot just in case u need it)
switch off ur phone
now connect the phone to the pc keeping the volume down key pressed-flash mode (u should see a green light on the light bar...and the flashtool will notify u)
proceed with the on screen instructions
thank if it helps!
xyge said:
Alright, download the following first,
ics firmware that u wish to flash
flashtool (google it..shouldnt be hard to find)
now switch on the debugging mode on ur phone,
start flashtool on ur pc.....select flash......select the firmware...select the required fields(u may choose to exclude baseband...or to keep user data....attaching a screenshot just in case u need it)
switch off ur phone
now connect the phone to the pc keeping the volume down key pressed-flash mode (u should see a green light on the light bar...and the flashtool will notify u)
proceed with the on screen instructions
thank if it helps!
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Ok guys thanks for your inputs,
Last few questions. :laugh:
1. Which firmware do you suggest I flash? ( The french or Australian) for my XU?
2. After I flash, Will I still be able to receive official updates from Sony?
kushalsv said:
Ok guys thanks for your inputs,
Last few questions. :laugh:
1. Which firmware do you suggest I flash? ( The french or Australian) for my XU?
2. After I flash, Will I still be able to receive official updates from Sony?
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Hey I tried Flashing just like you said. but i got this ERROR.
See ScreenShot
kushalsv said:
Hey I tried Flashing just like you said. but i got this ERROR.
See ScreenShot
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install flashtool driver from /flashtool/drivers/ and select sony xperia u, p, sola and try again
kushalsv said:
Ok guys thanks for your inputs,
Last few questions. :laugh:
1. Which firmware do you suggest I flash? ( The french or Australian) for my XU?
2. After I flash, Will I still be able to receive official updates from Sony?
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1 ->i flashed the Australian one....pretty smooth....haven't heard any complains from the ones with french firmware either..i don't think any of them should be a problem!
2-> yes you will be..provided u don't edit the build.prop too much
and yes u need to install the flashtool drivers as well.....sorry i missed that!
Damn guys I still don't understand something.
1) If I'll unlock bootloader for example to flash customs. I can't use any more Sony PC Companion for firmware update ? Correct.
2) And if I want to get back to Sony PC Companion (example to get latest available update) I need to flash back any stock FTF and after just a lock bootloader back ?
Or what I need just to run Sony Update Service to restore back stock firmware and after lock bootloader ?
please explain in detail's because I read all threads but still confused.
Rgerads
avetny said:
Damn guys I still don't understand something.
1) If I'll unlock bootloader for example to flash customs. I can't use any more Sony PC Companion for firmware update ? Correct.
2) And if I want to get back to Sony PC Companion (example to get latest available update) I need to flash back any stock FTF and after just a lock bootloader back ?
Or what I need just to run Sony Update Service to restore back stock firmware and after lock bootloader ?
please explain in detail's because I read all threads but still confused.
Rgerads
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This is the info as i understand it. (yes its confusing!)
- unlocking your bootload will delete your device keys. So x-reality engine will stop working. It will also stop your updates from the sony server (as your device has lost its keys and wont be recognised as an xperia device)
-If you want to enable these sony updates you will need to flash your TA partition back. This will only work if you have a stock FTF firmware package. A custom ROM wont enable your device keys to work.
hamdogg said:
This is the info as i understand it. (yes its confusing!)
- unlocking your bootload will delete your device keys. So x-reality engine will stop working. It will also stop your updates from the sony server (as your device has lost its keys and wont be recognised as an xperia device)
-If you want to enable these sony updates you will need to flash your TA partition back. This will only work if you have a stock FTF firmware package. A custom ROM wont enable your device keys to work.
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Oh and after>>>> FTF>>>restore TA partition>>>>lock bootloader?
avetny said:
Oh and after>>>> FTF>>>restore TA partition>>>>lock bootloader?
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Yeah... after you have flashed the stock FTF, you then flash your TA partition back on.. and then your good to go!
I hope you saved your TA partition ?!
hamdogg said:
Yeah... after you have flash the stock FTF, you then flash your TA partition back on.. and then your good to go!
I hope you saved your TA partition ?!
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Oh hell yes I did
We also didn't have any web site where to download latest FTF's....not comfortable :-/
Thank you so much for help.
avetny said:
Oh hell yes I did
We also didn't have any web site where to download latest FTF's....not comfortable :-/
Thank you so much for help.
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Mmm... thats a good point. I'll see if I can find them on my server.. when updating via PCC, I would have downloaded them from the sony server, so should still be on my system.
hamdogg said:
Mmm... thats a good point. I'll see if I can find them on my server.. when updating via PCC, I would have downloaded them from the sony server, so should still be on my system.
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I got something interesting
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-download-sony-firmwares-and-create-ftf-files/
avetny said:
I got something interesting
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-download-sony-firmwares-and-create-ftf-files/
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Great! Doesn't look like anyone else on here is doing this on a dedicated thread consistently for our Ultra.
I have a search and rescue operation unfolding at the moment, so this weekend I'll probably be busy... but when I get back i'll start making them.
hamdogg said:
Great! Doesn't look like anyone else on here is doing this on a dedicated thread consistently for our Ultra.
I have a search and rescue operation unfolding at the moment, so this weekend I'll probably be busy... but when I get back i'll start making them.
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Great ! We need that so much !:good::good::good:
avetny said:
Great ! We need that so much !:good::good::good:
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ok... I think i've compiled .532 properly... .. and am uploading the FTF to google docs....
Here is the link to the thread...
It may take an hour or two to upload...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45813472#post45813472
Hello,
So this is my second Ultra, and it wont connect to WiFi, or make a visibility hotspot, it scans for networks and early finds only one and will never connect to it.
Searching the web revels this to be a common problem but nobody ever seems to have any luck fixing the problems the threads go dead or the owner gives up. Now I got my phone off eBay a few days ago so I can send it back but I like the phone, Id rather no go down the hole rooting route just yet as I am enjoying the stock feeling.
As I mentioned I had this phone before and my last one never did this.
Also there is an update pending that may fix it for all I know, but Sony been stupid wont let me download it over my mobile network and I cant use WiFi to download it, so its stuck.
Can anyone suggest anything for me to try? I have already rebooted, reset, airaplane mode, many different wireless networks with different channels and security.
Phone model : c6833
Android : 4.22
Build number: 14.1.B.1.510
Kernal : 3.4.0-perf-gde8296d-02194-ga2561a5
Thanks in advanced for any support,
Zachary
...jesus I suggest you flash the latest .ftf .108 or .118
You can do this with flashtool or with pc companion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...tf-depository-sony-firmware-releases-t2829387
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/
SÜPERUSER said:
...jesus I suggest you flash the latest .ftf .108 or .118
You can do this with flashtool or with pc companion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...tf-depository-sony-firmware-releases-t2829387
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/
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Hello,
I was thinking flashing my own stuff getting my own ROM and been happy, only problem if I do that I cant then send it back and if it still does not work I am stuck with the phone.
But thinking about it flashing newer firmware and a custom ROM should work
hcaz301 said:
Hello,
I was thinking flashing my own stuff getting my own ROM and been happy, only problem if I do that I cant then send it back and if it still does not work I am stuck with the phone.
But thinking about it flashing newer firmware and a custom ROM should work
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You should start with flashing the newest stock rom. This is anyways always the manufactures first step recommendation when troubleshooting :good: And it does not void your warranty.
SÜPERUSER said:
You should start with flashing the newest stock rom. This is anyways always the manufactures first step recommendation when troubleshooting :good: And it does not void your warranty.
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Yes I am doing that now with the Sony software (I completely forgot you could do that with the Sony software), and yes you are correct it wont, what I meant was if I put a custom rom / kernel on it then it would do. But I shall see how this update goes and report back if I still have troubles.
Thanks for your help.
SÜPERUSER said:
You should start with flashing the newest stock rom. This is anyways always the manufactures first step recommendation when troubleshooting :good: And it does not void your warranty.
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Hello,
I've had no luck, I did the update via Sony software and it updated it to 4.4 kitkat and the WiFi still does not work, I then tried updating the firmware even more with flash-tool and this did not work either.
Since I can not unlock my boot-loader via Sony I can not put custom kernel or ROM on it either, although flash-tool did root the device for me, but this wont help me in the near future.
Any other ideas that I can try, is there a different way to unlock the boot-loader on these devices?
Thanks,
Zachary
hcaz301 said:
Hello,
I've had no luck, I did the update via Sony software and it updated it to 4.4 kitkat and the WiFi still does not work, I then tried updating the firmware even more with flash-tool and this did not work either.
Since I can not unlock my boot-loader via Sony I can not put custom kernel or ROM on it either, although flash-tool did root the device for me, but this wont help me in the near future.
Any other ideas that I can try, is there a different way to unlock the boot-loader on these devices?
Thanks,
Zachary
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Contact the seller for a solution. Either ask for a replacement or return the device.
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Contact the seller for a solution. Either ask for a replacement or return the device.
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Yes probably a good idea, just a shame I have to wait for a new one. Thanks for you help though I appreciate it.
Dear All,
I refer to this below thread for a bit of history;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/help/restore-xperia-x-dual-f1522-to-stock-t3587368
After the success of flashing the stock rom and relocking the bootloader I tried to launch the camera but i keep getting the above message!
FYI I didn't have my TA partition backed up as well as the DRM keys thing-ies.
Any idea of what could be causing this?
saifallah said:
Dear All,
I refer to this below thread for a bit of history;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/help/restore-xperia-x-dual-f1522-to-stock-t3587368
After the success of flashing the stock rom and relocking the bootloader I tried to launch the camera but i keep getting the above message!
FYI I didn't have my TA partition backed up as well as the DRM keys thing-ies.
Any idea of what could be causing this?
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I couldn't find the error message your taking about. Briefly read what u said and understood some. So youunlocked bootloader, installed custom recovery and a rom, and manged to flash to official firmware and are having problems with the camera.
As someone mentioned in that other thread you gave, when you block bootloader l, you lose the TA part ions which contains DRM, which can help camera to work as Sony wants it. The lost TA is lost likely causing issues., thus I recommend rooting to do man which have fixes for the lost DRM (not a replacement for the list ones) , so your camera will function correctly again. Be u seen you never made aback up of the TA, you've permanently lost them, even after relocking the bootloader.
P. S. I'm sure someone mentioned a similar thing to you no in the other thread.
Hope I helped u in some way.
Hey man,
Thanks for the thorough reply. So you think I have no hope of getting the camera to work while maintaining the stock firmware with locked bootloader?
saifallah said:
Hey man,
Thanks for the thorough reply. So you think I have no hope of getting the camera to work while maintaining the stock firmware with locked bootloader?
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That right, I think you dont have any reason to come back to stock firmware when you lost DRM key, because some rom have DRM fix like poision rom and pexorom. In addition, I am using posion rom which is really stable and fixed all your problem.
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
mstrack said:
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
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don't be annoy, We just had TWRP a litte time ago so developers need time to build our device rom =))
ps: No thing is perfect :3 just use that on positive way :3
mstrack said:
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
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Why not?
I always sell my Phones rooted in Spain or Germany. Many people like to buy a pre rooted and working phone.
With Poioson rom for example, all ist working fine and stable.
max26292 said:
don't be annoy, We just had TWRP a litte time ago so developers need time to build our device rom =))
ps: No thing is perfect :3 just use that on positive way :3
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Im just blaming sony...im not happy with the X...and i paid the full price at launch
Oel said:
Why not?
I always sell my Phones rooted in Spain or Germany. Many people like to buy a pre rooted and working phone.
With Poioson rom for example, all ist working fine and stable.
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Tbh, i never tried to sell a phone with custom rom....
max26292 said:
That right, I think you dont have any reason to come back to stock firmware when you lost DRM key, because some rom have DRM fix like poision rom and pexorom. In addition, I am using posion rom which is really stable and fixed all your problem.
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Yea makes sense but I was just hoping to go back to being able to receive ota updates. Plus if i ever decide to sell the phone, i'm gonna have to slice a chunk of its price
mstrack said:
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
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It truly is a ****ty situation, wish I considered reading more before unlocking my bootloader ( and calling hell on myself)
saifallah said:
It truly is a ****ty situation, wish I considered reading more before unlocking my bootloader ( and calling hell on myself)
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Just unlock your bootloader again and camera will start working. Use FlashTool by Androxyde and Xpirifirm to update your phone when when new firmware is release.
shoey63 said:
Just unlock your bootloader again and camera will start working. Use FlashTool by Androxyde and Xpirifirm to update your phone when when new firmware is release.
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Thanks man, already did so. Now to decide whether I run the stock rom or install poison rom