Hi,
I just noticed that on my rooted (Magisk 23) and therefore bootloader-unlocked device Widevine L1 seems to be active according to DRM Info.
I always thought this to be impossible. OOS 11.0.2.1 fixed some Widevine issues. Is it possible they fixed too much?
TheColin21 said:
Hi,
I just noticed that on my rooted (Magisk 23) and therefore bootloader-unlocked device Widevine L1 seems to be active according to DRM Info.
I always thought this to be impossible. OOS 11.0.2.1 fixed some Widevine issues. Is it possible they fixed too much?
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I'm not sure about updating to the latest 11.0.2.1 from an older version in an B/L unlocked state (as i haven't tried on my device), but I do know that some people (with locked bootloaders) Lost L1 after updating to 11.0.2.1
I know with the previous versions of OOS11(other than 11.0.2.1), I had to keep the bootloader locked for upgrading from A10 to A11, then I could unlock bootloader and still keep L1. It's nice to know that I may not have to repeat this process if/when I decide to upgrade to A11.
Hw4ng3r said:
They were suppose to have fixed this issue with the first version of A11/OOS11, but it was problematic for some and not others. I'm not sure about updating to the latest 11.0.2.1 from an older version in an B/L unlocked state, but I do know that some people (with locked bootloaders) Lost L1 after updating to 11.0.2.1
I know with the previous versions of OOS11(other than 11.0.2.1), I had to keep the bootloader locked for upgrading from A10 to A11, then I could unlock bootloader and still keep L1. It's nice to know that I may not have to repeat this process if/when I decide to upgrade to A11.
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So you mean they should have fixed the error of not licensed devices getting L1 or an error where legit L1 devices were downgraded to L3?
TheColin21 said:
So you mean they should have fixed the error of not licensed devices getting L1 or an error where legit L1 devices were downgraded to L3?
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I have seen a lot of users (I think it's mostly 7T devices) that have actually lost L1 with the latest update, even with locked bootloaders.
OnePlus recently stated that their next update is suppose to fix the L1 loss on locked devices, but I would take that with a grain of salt. They've been messing up hard with OOS11 on 7/T/Pro devices.
Aren't unlocked devices supposed to be bound to L3?
TheColin21 said:
Aren't unlocked devices supposed to be bound to L3?
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You would think yes, but not on OOS11. L1 sticks regardless of the bootloader state.
Do you have any source for that?
TheColin21 said:
Do you have any source for that?
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Sorry I should probably correct my posts. I don't know if OnePlus ever stated that you will get L1 with an unlocked B/L on OOS11 (I don't think they ever would). As you have stumbled across it with your device, and I know it works with my device as well (and many other 7T/Pro's) since the very fist release of OOS 11, we are somehow able to keep L1 with the B/L in an unlocked state.
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I have the 10" Wifi M5 (Chinese version c00), and finally realized that it will never get widevine L1 so I decided to unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROm. I've tried Resurrection Remix beta 3.1 and the lastest OmniRom which should have widevine L1, but unfortunately i still can't get it.
So my next step is installing Magisk to try and see I can pass safetynet. Just wanted to know if anyone has installed it on an OpenKirin Rom before I try it?
Thanks.
ChildishGambino3005 said:
I have the 10" Wifi M5 (Chinese version c00), and finally realized that it will never get widevine L1 so I decided to unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROm. I've tried Resurrection Remix beta 3.1 and the lastest OmniRom which should have widevine L1, but unfortunately i still can't get it.
So my next step is installing Magisk to try and see I can pass safetynet. Just wanted to know if anyone has installed it on an OpenKirin Rom before I try it?
Thanks.
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I was just realizing that actually as well, i have a Chinese one too and noticed no L1. If you didn’t have L1 on stock, then you won’t get it under OpenKirin either, as the keys need to be baked into the hardware. I think Huawei only did that or enabled those for the Euro C423 models, but not on Chinese C00.
What stock ROM version were you on when you decided to unlock the bootloader?
konradsa said:
I was just realizing that actually as well, i have a Chinese one too and noticed no L1. If you didn’t have L1 on stock, then you won’t get it under OpenKirin either, as the keys need to be baked into the hardware. I think Huawei only did that or enabled those for the Euro C423 models, but not on Chinese C00.
What stock ROM version were you on when you decided to unlock the bootloader?
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I'm on 171. Is there a way to rebrand the m5 to another region? C423 seems to be the only good version. The US variant doesn't seem to have 5ghz wifi.
ChildishGambino3005 said:
I have the 10" Wifi M5 (Chinese version c00), and finally realized that it will never get widevine L1 so I decided to unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROm. I've tried Resurrection Remix beta 3.1 and the lastest OmniRom which should have widevine L1, but unfortunately i still can't get it.
So my next step is installing Magisk to try and see I can pass safetynet. Just wanted to know if anyone has installed it on an OpenKirin Rom before I try it?
Thanks.
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ChildishGambino3005 said:
I'm on 171. Is there a way to rebrand the m5 to another region? C423 seems to be the only good version. The US variant doesn't seem to have 5ghz wifi.
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Not afaik. Didn’t see any success stories of people successfully doing that.
hello,
since the Honor 9 isnt getting any security fixes anymore what can we do
about the BlueFrag security hole?
https://www.andreafortuna.org/2020/...-critical-bluetooth-vulnerability-in-android/
It seems right now the only chance would be phussons android 10 GSI
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/how-to/android-10-t3993461
since there are no Custom Android 9 or 10 ROMS with latest Google Security Fixes - correct?
If someone figures out how to bypass the bootloader that huawei put, then we can start doing this roms thing, until then, unfortunate people like me are stuck at a locked bootloader.
Well i can technically do the whole process of flashing my board again using dc unlocker and then unlocking my bootloader while I'm at it, but that's too much hassle, man, plus you need some money to spare. It's not worth it anymore unless you absolutely have to, I'm just happy with a working phone lol
thanks for answering - i'm also stuck at EMUI 9.1
and with this method?
wouldnt it be free?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/how-to/downgrade-unbrick-honor-9-imei-fix-t3934363
then we could try some of theses ROMS out
https://openkirin.net/download/
andPS2 said:
thanks for answering - i'm also stuck at EMUI 9.1
and with this method?
wouldnt it be free?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/how-to/downgrade-unbrick-honor-9-imei-fix-t3934363
then we could try some of theses ROMS out
https://openkirin.net/download/
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Nope, u have to pay for it, and yeah, i'm waiting for them to find an exploit on the security that huawei put in their gpu turbo update, bec. that's the root of our problem, i heard that if you downgrade to a non-turbo firmware, it's gonna brick your device, so might as well be patient until the guys at dc phoenix figures out how to read bootloader codes on emui9.
Also I saw that openkirin has hw buttons fixed, i think it's the capacitive buttons fix that people often lose bec. of installing twrp, so i'm excited for that day that we can install openkirin roms
scarlet_venom said:
Nope, u have to pay for it, and yeah, i'm waiting for them to find an exploit on the security that huawei put in their gpu turbo update, bec. that's the root of our problem, i heard that if you downgrade to a non-turbo firmware, it's gonna brick your device, so might as well be patient until the guys at dc phoenix figures out how to read bootloader codes on emui9.
Also I saw that openkirin has hw buttons fixed, i think it's the capacitive buttons fix that people often lose bec. of installing twrp, so i'm excited for that day that we can install openkirin roms
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to unlock bootloader, try the potatonv method. I commented it here:
Using Honor 9 after EOL / Unlock bootloader / Flash custom rom
Hi everyone, since Huawei apparently dropped support for the Honor 9 a while ago, I'm getting concerned of my phone being a security risk as the Android security patch is of july 2019. As my 3-year-old phone is still working totally fine, I was...
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has anyone managed to rebrand to a different version? i tried funkyhuwei and managed to get halfway thru the process, but was stuck at the firmware install thru their version of huiste and needed to unbrick it using erecovery. I was hoping to upgrade to 9.0 after rebranding.
for anyone looking to do this, i gave up on my own. i paid $30 to Ministry Of Solutions. He rebranded it to C432 i am now on emui 9.1
tensux said:
for anyone looking to do this, i gave up on my own. i paid $30 to Ministry Of Solutions. He rebranded it to C432 i am now on emui 9.1
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After the rebranding and update to 9.1, do you have Widevine L1 for Netflix in 1080p HD or do you have L3 (SD)? I was thinking about rebranding my Mediapad M5 through the same service but if I don't keep Widevine L1 it may not be worth it
i wouldn't know how to check that. i am only getting 960x540 on all episodes of test patterns in netflix. i do get 1920x1080 on other tablets i own
tensux said:
i wouldn't know how to check that. i am only getting 960x540 on all episodes of test patterns in netflix. i do get 1920x1080 on other tablets i own
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You can check by downloading "DRM Info" from the Play store. If you open it and look at the Widevine CDM section, you'll see what it shows for Security Level, L1 or L3
DRM Info - Apps on Google Play
Shows DRM information (Widevine, PlayReady, etc) from Android DRM Framework
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yada-yada said:
You can check by downloading "DRM Info" from the Play store. If you open it and look at the Widevine CDM section, you'll see what it shows for Security Level, L1 or L3
DRM Info - Apps on Google Play
Shows DRM information (Widevine, PlayReady, etc) from Android DRM Framework
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ok getting security level L3
tensux said:
ok getting security level L3
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Darn ☹ thats disappointing. I would love to be on EMUI 9.1 but I don't think I can give up HD video to do it. Thanks for checking
Well, I just checked on my device (M5, 8,4", C437, stock rooted EMUI 9.1, security patch September 2020) and I do get security level L1 in Widevine CDM section
@tensux is your SafetyNet - check green?
AndDiSa said:
Well, I just checked on my device (M5, 8,4", C437, stock rooted EMUI 9.1, security patch September 2020) and I do get security level L1 in Widevine CDM section
@tensux is your SafetyNet - check green?
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@AndDiSa Was your M5, 8,4", C437 rebranded from a different version or is it still the stock region, just rooted? The US C567 has L1 on the stock EMUI 8, so it sounds like @tensux may have lost that when he rebanded. Or would just using Magisk maybe bring it back?
It's still stock, not rebranded, but trying to root with Magisk may be a solution as Magisk is able to bring back passing SafetyNet on unlocked devices. Probably in his case it's working, too ...
AndDiSa said:
Well, I just checked on my device (M5, 8,4", C437, stock rooted EMUI 9.1, security patch September 2020) and I do get security level L1 in Widevine CDM section
@tensux is your SafetyNet - check green?
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yes it does pass safetynet. I am not rooted. i had him rebrand from a usa version to a european one so that it could be updated to android 9
ok i rooted with magisk. still showing L3
Do you still pass SafetyNet? If yes, the only idea what comes into my mind is: rebranding is installing a new OS and all of its dependencies but leaves certificates and keys alone. In that case, the device the keys used to identify in relation to widevine are still the ones from the C567 device and so it's still identified as a L3 device ...
AndDiSa said:
Do you still pass SafetyNet? If yes, the only idea what comes into my mind is: rebranding is installing a new OS and all of its dependencies but leaves certificates and keys alone. In that case, the device the keys used to identify in relation to widevine are still the ones from the C567 device and so it's still identified as a L3 device ...
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yes it does pass safetynet
Hi all,
I'm considering to get a Z5C, but I need VoLTE working. I know that VoLTE is working with the stock ROM, but how about Lineage OS or other custom ROMs? Does anyone have hands-on experience with that? Any suggestions much appreciated!
Cheers,
r.
VoLTE is definitely not working on any LineageOS ROM, no matter what version you are using.
Ok, thanks for this info. Here's two more questions:
1. You wrote "LineageOS" - do you know of any other Custom ROM where VoLTE is working?
2. How about VoWLAN aka Wifi Calling: Will it work with custom ROMs?
Thanks.
r.
1. No. My guessing is, that some IMS related stuff is missing. We (unofficial LineageOS devs) have tried it, but we failed. The normal telephony function has been compromised.
2. I don't think so (see above).
I'm sorry.
Ok - thanks for your efforts anyway!
VoLTE works mostly only with T-mobile firmware.... but you have to flash this firmware... stock z5c dont support this.... if you flash it "with your country local operator firmware"..... will VoLTE work...100% T- mobile speciallity....
You can flash it by yourself, but be sure you dont have phone with unlocked bootloader.... if you make it after, you loose IMEI and mobile is 4 parts only....
Thanks for that info and the warning! Did you try it yourself with LOS? I have already unlocked the boot loader to ...well, install LOS. But afaik it is possible to lock it again using flashtool. Is that what you did?
I have had many Z5 compacts.... first was with unlocked bootloader.... I did know nothing before.... so I have tried flash it..... not finished, error.... started phone, No IMEI at all.... only Wifi worked No Simcard read, so I used it 4 parts - crashed display.... and for study how to dissassamble all. It´s nice when you know how to dissassamble hole Z5 compact and reassamble new one
Since then I buy only Z5 compacts with factory locked bootloader, OEM locked, from normal users....VIRGIN phones they are perfect 2 flash.... also i have had one piece, there was Lineage os before to anroid 7.1.1 returned, opened bootloader... and it has non functional cameras and flash.... no hardware problem, it was because of unlocked bootloader and this Lineage OS. Somebody bought it from me to use it as a bike navigation
I have relocked the bootloader via Flashtool... but cameras were still kaput 4 ever.
Installing Lineage OS or unlocking bootloader can (or relocking bootloader after - I dont know) destroy cameras and flash lighter..... on 7.1.1 android. It will not destroy cameras on android 9. Fx sony XZ1 compacts..... but you will still loose some functions of cameras + codecs and so on.
If you do so, there is no way to fix it back....
Unlocking the bootloader no longer breaks the camera on Sony Xperia devices running Android Pie
Unlocking the bootloader of Sony Xperia devices running Android Pie no longer totally breaks the camera like before, but not every feature will work still.
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Hello anyone, I am the new comer of the XDA. Nice to meet you here. Let move on to my questions.
I have a HK version Xperia 1 III(XQ-BC72), and I love the device.
However after I received and upgraded to Android 12(61.1.A.1.149), the nightmare comes.
There are bugs on Android 12 and I does not like the UI and some of UI interaction logic.
It makes me so upset and very regret it.
So that I have an idea to downgrade the firmware from Android 12(61.1.A.1.149) to Android 11(61.0.A.23.20).
I already seen the "How to Guide" to know how to unlock and relock the bootloader, and flashing the firmware so on.
But I still some question here. Hope someone can answer...
1. DRM things
While unlock the bootloader, DRM will gone.
But relock the bootloader and using Xperia Companion to repair, most of the DRM may come back that I know.
However, using Xperia Companion to repair will update to latest firmware.
So, is there anyway to get back the DRM without using Xperia Companion?
(Or, does Xperia Companion repair is the only way can get back some of DRM keys?)
It is good if the DRM key can back.
2. Exclusive Functions
Does unlock and relock the bootloader will cause some function loss?
The Xperia smartphone have a Trim Area(TA) that I know. If the TA is missing, some functions will be loss.
I know Xperia 2021 device does not have hardware function loss after unlock. But how about the exclusive function such as Dolby, DSEE, Creator display mode?
I does not want there are any function loss, include exclusive function.
I know unlock the device may void my warranty, so on I will not unlock my device and take this action before my warranty is over.
Even through I does not have a plan to start it yet, but It is still good to know everything before get started.
Hope someone can answer the question, thanks.
You do realize that if you "downgrade" that you will no longer receive OTA security updates?
Best thing to do is get used to 12. Learn it and after a few days you will not even notice the difference.
Either that or try and find a custom ROM that will receive updates like LineageOS.
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jaseman said:
You do realize that if you "downgrade" that you will no longer receive OTA security updates?
Best thing to do is get used to 12. Learn it and after a few days you will not even notice the difference.
Either that or try and find a custom ROM that will receive updates like LineageOS.
15 Best Custom ROMs for Android You Can Install
Looking for the best Android custom ROMs based on Android 10, 11, 12, or 13? Here are 15 best custom ROMs for Android you can use in 2023.
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Android 12 on xperia have some big issue, for example the latest android 12 version on Xperia 1 II will never play 4k HDR video. If it's only about the UI i agree with you but right now there are same broken features
JaxkyYeung said:
Hello anyone, I am the new comer of the XDA. Nice to meet you here. Let move on to my questions.
I have a HK version Xperia 1 III(XQ-BC72), and I love the device.
However after I received and upgraded to Android 12(61.1.A.1.149), the nightmare comes.
There are bugs on Android 12 and I does not like the UI and some of UI interaction logic.
It makes me so upset and very regret it.
So that I have an idea to downgrade the firmware from Android 12(61.1.A.1.149) to Android 11(61.0.A.23.20).
I already seen the "How to Guide" to know how to unlock and relock the bootloader, and flashing the firmware so on.
But I still some question here. Hope someone can answer...
1. DRM things
While unlock the bootloader, DRM will gone.
But relock the bootloader and using Xperia Companion to repair, most of the DRM may come back that I know.
However, using Xperia Companion to repair will update to latest firmware.
So, is there anyway to get back the DRM without using Xperia Companion?
(Or, does Xperia Companion repair is the only way can get back some of DRM keys?)
It is good if the DRM key can back.
2. Exclusive Functions
Does unlock and relock the bootloader will cause some function loss?
The Xperia smartphone have a Trim Area(TA) that I know. If the TA is missing, some functions will be loss.
I know Xperia 2021 device does not have hardware function loss after unlock. But how about the exclusive function such as Dolby, DSEE, Creator display mode?
I does not want there are any function loss, include exclusive function.
I know unlock the device may void my warranty, so on I will not unlock my device and take this action before my warranty is over.
Even through I does not have a plan to start it yet, but It is still good to know everything before get started.
Hope someone can answer the question, thanks.
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I hope i'm not saying a wrong thing but with newflasher you can flash any official firmware (even older) without unlocking bootloader
jaseman said:
You do realize that if you "downgrade" that you will no longer receive OTA security updates?
Best thing to do is get used to 12. Learn it and after a few days you will not even notice the difference.
Either that or try and find a custom ROM that will receive updates like LineageOS.
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I know what I am doing here, that why I am asking for it.
I love stock Android and Sony function so that I choose Xperia.
If Android 12 is a great update, I don't mind it, even I can continue to stay in Android 12.
Android 12 changes some UI logic and UI design, I can try and learn with no problem.
But Android 12 is very buggy, it such a pain. That even worse than Android 11.
That is the main reason that I want to rollback my device system to Android 11.
Evil_Sephiroth said:
I hope i'm not saying a wrong thing but with newflasher you can flash any official firmware (even older) without unlocking bootloader
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Nope, I tried to flash the older firmware without unlocking the bootloader.
But it failed, a bootloop appear. Because the Android Rollback Protection is here.
I just do some research here, it need to unlock the bootloader to reset the vbmeta rollback index to 0 for flashing older firmware.
Seem unlock the bootloader is the major step to downgrade the system.
JaxkyYeung said:
1. DRM things
While unlock the bootloader, DRM will gone.
But relock the bootloader and using Xperia Companion to repair, most of the DRM may come back that I know.
However, using Xperia Companion to repair will update to latest firmware.
So, is there anyway to get back the DRM without using Xperia Companion?
(Or, does Xperia Companion repair is the only way can get back some of DRM keys?)
It is good if the DRM key can back.
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This is exactly what I would like to know as well. Is there a way to downgrade, then re-lock the bootloader and get the DRM restored as described here while keeping the old version?
Xperia 1 - DRM keys back after locking the bootloader ?
Hello, I just have a question, my Xperia 1 was unlocked and rooted (magisk) on Android 10. Yesterday, I decided to lock the bootloader, everything was erased from the phone after that. The new Android installation was buggy so I tried to...
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