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Hi everyone, wonder if you can point me in the right direction.
I'm currently on a custom rom with an unlocked bootloader and I wish to go back to stock including locking the bootloader, from what I've found out so far this is what I need to do: -
Flash original ftf
root
flash TA
reflash ftf to lose root
Now back to stock with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
Trouble is I can't find how to go about restoring the TA partition from my TA image so if anyone can explain what software I need and the steps I have to take I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks.
You can use the same tool that is used to backup the TA partition (read the FAQ in the 1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
hush66 said:
You can use the same tool that is used to backup the TA partition (read the FAQ in the 1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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Cheers
I didn't know that you see as I used the Doomlord root exploit before the other methods were available, thanks again.
Edit: Thanks again, I'm now back to stock with the service page reporting "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
TheOnlyIntruder said:
Cheers
I didn't know that you see as I used the Doomlord root exploit before the other methods were available, thanks again.
Edit: Thanks again, I'm now back to stock with the service page reporting "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes"
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Sorry for high-jacking this thread, it however loosely fits my problem.
When I got the Z2 I was, in all honesty quite quick with rooting and swapping the stock Sony ROM with Cyanogen. So quick in fact that I didn't bother for two seconds to actually perform a backup of the system beforehand.
So my question is this - is it possible (given the fact that DRM and such will be lost for all eternity) to revert to stock rom without the backup?
If so... How really? (couldn't find anyhone so stupid on here to do the same rookie misstake as I did so no answers was found while scouring through the forums...)
Thanks in advance, and yet again, sorry for high-jacking the thread.
silvisaquilo said:
Sorry for high-jacking this thread, it however loosely fits my problem.
When I got the Z2 I was, in all honesty quite quick with rooting and swapping the stock Sony ROM with Cyanogen. So quick in fact that I didn't bother for two seconds to actually perform a backup of the system beforehand.
So my question is this - is it possible (given the fact that DRM and such will be lost for all eternity) to revert to stock rom without the backup?
If so... How really? (couldn't find anyhone so stupid on here to do the same rookie misstake as I did so no answers was found while scouring through the forums...)
Thanks in advance, and yet again, sorry for high-jacking the thread.
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you can revert to stock using flashtool and a ftf of your choice, also you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
your drm keys wont come back
flashtool.net <flashtool im talking about
Envious_Data said:
you can revert to stock using flashtool and a ftf of your choice, also you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
your drm keys wont come back
flashtool.net <flashtool im talking about
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Thank you for a quick reply - forgot to add a question, what happens to the phone WITHOUT the DRM keys? What will I not be able to do - that i presently can with cyanogen or non-f***ed-up-stock-ROM?
Thanks!
silvisaquilo said:
Thank you for a quick reply - forgot to add a question, what happens to the phone WITHOUT the DRM keys? What will I not be able to do - that i presently can with cyanogen or non-f***ed-up-stock-ROM?
Thanks!
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nothing is affected by your drm keys weather they exist or not in 4.4.2/4.4.4 xperias they are simply used to check if you have modified your device ie. bootloader unlock (relocking doesnt restore your drm keys)
Envious_Data said:
nothing is affected by your drm keys weather they exist or not in 4.4.2/4.4.4 xperias they are simply used to check if you have modified your device ie. bootloader unlock (relocking doesnt restore your drm keys)
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Ah, thank you!
Well as I already figured that I messed up any warranty, that's no issue for me, so really thank you. I was hoping that I could restore to original stock rom to be able to properly use the camera and noise-canceling headphones. Seems like it then. :good:
Yet again, thank you!
silvisaquilo said:
Ah, thank you!
Well as I already figured that I messed up any warranty, that's no issue for me, so really thank you. I was hoping that I could restore to original stock rom to be able to properly use the camera and noise-canceling headphones. Seems like it then. :good:
Yet again, thank you!
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X-Reality and Noise canceling not working is a bug in certain firmwares the camera not working is a myth
Hi
I am on 23.0.1.A.0.167 4.4.4
how do I root? This guide says I need recovery...http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
but I dont have it as I am not rooted..
How can I root 4.4.4? I dont have any recovery. Is it not possible to root 4.4.4 without recovery?
Do I need to downgrade to 4.4.2?
Yes downgrade to 4.4.2 root it and install recovery and flash a custom rom what is based on 4.4.4 !
Search before post !
All is simple but some of ya'll choose the difficult way.
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
Pandemic said:
Yes downgrade to 4.4.2 root it and install recovery and flash a custom rom what is based on 4.4.4 !
Search before post !
All is simple but some of ya'll choose the difficult way.
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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The lack of knowlage is confusing, some of this stuff doesnt make sense to people
romdroid. said:
How can I root 4.4.4? I dont have any recovery. Is it not possible to root 4.4.4 without recovery?
Do I need to downgrade to 4.4.2?
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It is manditory to downgrade because no one has found a root exploit for the 167 firmware
any questions
I fixed it, thanks. If anyone wondering yes u need to downgrade to 4.4.2
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Pandemic said:
Yes downgrade to 4.4.2 root it and install recovery and flash a custom rom what is based on 4.4.4 !
Search before post !
All is simple but some of ya'll choose the difficult way.
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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I appreciate the guidance, but I, like the OP, would like to know if there is another way of doing this w/o having to downgrade... no need to belittle the question, after all this is a forum, where by definitions questions are expected...
BTW, anybody has found a way to root 4.4.4 w/o downgrade? Thanks!
benitton said:
I appreciate the guidance, but I, like the OP, would like to know if there is another way of doing this w/o having to downgrade... no need to belittle the question, after all this is a forum, where by definitions questions are expected...
BTW, anybody has found a way to root 4.4.4 w/o downgrade? Thanks!
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Not realy
Bootloader unlock method always exist but that=permanent warrenty void
Root without downgrade... YES you CAN !
benitton said:
I appreciate the guidance, but I, like the OP, would like to know if there is another way of doing this w/o having to downgrade... no need to belittle the question, after all this is a forum, where by definitions questions are expected...
BTW, anybody has found a way to root 4.4.4 w/o downgrade? Thanks!
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Despite all the negative feedback you've gotten by asking your question, YES there is a way. I found it and then created a new thread with the step-by-step.
Unfortunately, it does require unlocking bootloader and a few other tradeoffs such as losing X-reality and your warranty.
For full details: ROOT without downgrade
Glenn
weltwon said:
Despite all the negative feedback you've gotten by asking your question, YES there is a way. I found it and then created a new thread with the step-by-step.
Unfortunately, it does require unlocking bootloader and a few other tradeoffs such as losing X-reality and your warranty.
For full details: ROOT without downgrade
Glenn
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Thank you very much! glad to find there is still gentlemen in this world\
Hello XDA community,
I have a Xperia Z2, and i unlocked bootloader WITHOUT saving my DRM Keys, (i know shame on me :crying, now i know I did something stupid, nothing to do about it, but since i unlocked, i have had several problems: inestability, it means i am using an app and it restarts, or just closes, or even my phone restarts, if I go to contacts i dont have facebook contacts, the option just dissapeard, it means birthdays dont show in calendar, average camera photos just too noisy or awful photos, xreality not working properly, i know some issues are known but i havent heard about facebook contacts, to be honest i feel really bad with phone like it. So my questions are these, and thank u, thank u who could answer me, just work with me I know a little of these world, so if u could be a little specific about instructions or solutions i would really appreciate it:
1) Having an unlocked bootloader phone, in terms of security, is it easier to hackers to mess up my phone?
2) Is it better to lock my bootloader, if so, how can i do it, resolving my issues and not losing features?
3) If unlocked bootloader is an option, how can i have my phone back, i mean without issues? ( I read a thread about this point, but i confuse a little, because i dont have recovery or rooted)
I tried installing an ftf from flashtool, issues still there =(
Thank your for ur patience.
God bless u.
EDG5U5 said:
1) Having an unlocked bootloader phone, in terms of security, is it easier to hackers to mess up my phone?
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Hmm technically yes. I guess it would be detrimental if someone grabs your phone and flash's a hacked boot.img. Root on your phone is more of a risk with an internet based attack or corrupt apk.
EDG5U5 said:
2) Is it better to lock my bootloader, if so, how can i do it, resolving my issues and not losing features?
God bless u.
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You can lock your bootloader but it won't fix your issues as you've lost your drm keys. There is a drm fix in the cross development section I think. Google "Xperia drm fix xda". Not sure if this will fix your Facebook issue though, I've never heard of that one. To relock your bootloader google "Xperia relock bootloader xda"
EDG5U5 said:
3) If unlocked bootloader is an option, how can i have my phone back, i mean without issues? ( I read a thread about this point, but i confuse a little, because i dont have recovery or rooted)
God bless u.
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Firstly, if you don't have recovery or root, why unlock your bootloader? Thats sort of the point.
Since you lost your drm keys, the best thing you can do is flash a stock ftf file, apply the drm fix and relock your bootloader. It will never be 100 percent the way it was as you can't reapply your drm keys.
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God bless u.
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Isn't that the source of most of the worlds issues at the moment?
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o0 Matt 0o said:
Hmm technically yes. I guess it would be detrimental if someone grabs your phone and flash's a hacked boot.img. Root on your phone is more of a risk with an internet based attack or corrupt apk.
You can lock your bootloader but it won't fix your issues as you've lost your drm keys. There is a drm fix in the cross development section I think. Google "Xperia drm fix xda". Not sure if this will fix your Facebook issue though, I've never heard of that one. To relock your bootloader google "Xperia relock bootloader xda"
Firstly, if you don't have recovery or root, why unlock your bootloader? Thats sort of the point.
Since you lost your drm keys, the best thing you can do is flash a stock ftf file, apply the drm fix and relock your bootloader. It will never be 100 percent the way it was as you can't reapply your drm keys.
Isn't that the source of most of the worlds issues at the moment?
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Thank you for your answer I ll try to fix it and then relock bootloader, I ll tell you all how it goes...
About God being the source of most of the world issues, I really think he is the answer, the problem to me, is the heart of men, not loving each other... I really mean it if I say to you GOD BLESS YOU, and thank you for your help. ?
EDG5U5 said:
Thank you for your answer I ll try to fix it and then relock bootloader, I ll tell you all how it goes...
About God being the source of most of the world issues, I really think he is the answer, the problem to me, is the heart of men, not loving each other... I really mean it if I say to you GOD BLESS YOU, and thank you for your help. ?
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Please report after doing that !
I'm also tired of this specially camera quality!
For both of you,about camera quality with unlocked bootloaders:Just flash from recovery Drm Restoration file from thread Xperia Z drm keys restoration amd you would have same pictures qhality like before:crisp images,with accurate colors and etc.
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As title really, can't really find a definitive answer.
It was a UK Tesco handset but unlocked to all, and still running the standard Moto stock firmware.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
junglebungle said:
As title really, can't really find a definitive answer.
It was a UK Tesco handset but unlocked to all, and still running the standard Moto stock firmware.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
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not sure about tesco but i got marshmallow on my xt1524 a few weeks back and i bought retail from argos so im guessing there will be an update for u
chandyy said:
not sure about tesco but i got marshmallow on my xt1524 a few weeks back and i bought retail from argos so im guessing there will be an update for u
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I just found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66479281&postcount=113
Can I download that and just install it without rooting/custom recovery?
Regards
junglebungle said:
I just found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66479281&postcount=113
Can I download that and just install it without rooting/custom recovery?
Regards
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Hmm I'm not sure sorry... for me I installed custom recovery relatively easily so I'd do that tbh
chandyy said:
Hmm I'm not sure sorry... for me I installed custom recovery relatively easily so I'd do that tbh
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I need to unlock bootloader and root for that though don't I? I don't want to root as I use banking apps/Sky Go and I will lose those.
junglebungle said:
I need to unlock bootloader and root for that though don't I? I don't want to root as I use banking apps/Sky Go and I will lose those.
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You can unlock bootloader, install TWRP and install 6.0 stock rom without rooting.
chandyy said:
You can unlock bootloader, install TWRP and install 6.0 stock rom without rooting.
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Thanks for the help man! I'll try this now.
Hy Guys with Funkeyhuawei there is nontool to root this device has anyone made it? Or any guides for the mate 10 lite?
Mate 10 Lite: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9i (It has multiple names...)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/how-to/how-to-huawei-mate-10-pro-standard-t3709535
Can this device be rooted without unlocking the bootloader? Thank you
drewbar said:
Can this device be rooted without unlocking the bootloader? Thank you
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i dont think, unlocking bootloader is necessary
chimere2016 said:
i dont think, unlocking bootloader is necessary
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Just wondering, in my Xperia there is a method of rooting without unlocking the bootloader. Maybe it's a different case for Huawei. Anyways, thank you for the reply.
Would be great without unlocking :/