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Hi All,
After being a iPhone fan since they first launched, I am getting my first android phone tomorrow. The price of the iPhone 4 put me off purchasing one and to be honest iOS is rubbish without a jailbreak to set it free.
So tomorrow i'll be getting the HTC Desire via Orange. I have some questions if that's ok.
1) Since it's Orange giving me the phone, is it likely that it'll have some kind of horrendous customized Orange ROM on it like they used to do with all of their phones ? If so, how do I get rid of it and put on a standard Desire ROM ?
2) Assuming it does have just a standard Desire ROM, is it best to flash to one of the customized ROM's ?
3) Can I use my Desire as a wifi router via some software ? (MyWi and PDAnet on iPhone)
4) I've been reading about "rooting"....is that the equivalent of jailbreaking? What benefits does it have ? On an iPhone it is of course essential so that you can install Apps which apple don't approve of (amongst other things).
Thank you
I'm sure i'll have 100's more questions when I actually get it but that'll do for now. haha
1) Mild branding, Bot screen, some game demos I belive, and a frew orange apps.
2) Can't help you there
3) I don't belive you can untill Android 2.2 FroYo.
4) Can't help you here either
ok basically the guy above was of no help whatsoever..
1) the orange roms that first came out were packed with orange branding and apps and widgets which would take up space even on the home screens, with the new releases this has been greatly reduced. yes, you can simply flash a generic rom by HTC or one of the custom ones posted in these forums.
2) if it's from orange it wont have a standard htc rom, it is personal preference as to which rom you choose to install as some will have certain features which are more appealing to you. once you are rooted you can just sample around until you find one you like.
3) although this is confirmed to come out with the froyo 2.2 release, it is available on these forums, it comes with most customized roms, and in fact i believe it is even available in the android market.
4) rooting simply allows you to install roms which would usually be locked by your phone, this means that you can flash your phone with literally anything you want (at your own risk ) this also means that as well as roms, certain apps can use this root access in order to provide more features
1. I don't know. (I have no branding)
2. The default is good while IMHO the customised 2.1 roms are better.
3. A custom or rooted rom can have wifi tethering. (I use Oclocks rooted 1.21.405.2 rom)
4. I have never had an Iphone. But I think it's kinda the same. Rooting sets your android phone free (or in the desires case, A little more free) you will be able to install custom roms. New themes. Root only apps + more I can't remember.
I hope that helped
dayloon said:
4) I've been reading about "rooting"....is that the equivalent of jailbreaking? What benefits does it have ? On an iPhone it is of course essential so that you can install Apps which apple don't approve of (amongst other things).
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Its not quite the same,
Without rooting, you can still install what you like with Android.
Fon22
2) i would recommend MOdaCO R3.1 Until Offcial Release Of Froyo 2.2 For Desire , cause current port do have little bugs !
3) Yes U Can , if u ROOT Ur Device , there is an app that does what u want , and it's already included when u flash modaco R3.1 Rom
4) no rooting is not like Jailbreaking , an Android device is usable without rooting , but an iphone without jailbreaking is not !
About the jailbreaking/rooting thing you'll be pleasantly suprised with Android, a simple tick in one of the menus allows you to install anything you like and from any source you care to trust. You'll be treated like a grown-up actually, a nice addition is HTC's relative tolerance of rooting and flashing roms, as long as you don't try and port their proprietary Sense UI. Freedom awaits my friend.
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
THIS THREAD IS NO LONGER BEING MAINTAINED. IF SOMEONE WISHES TO KEEP IT UP, PM ME.
This threadshould serve the purpose of gathering all what we know concerning the topics stated on the title. Most devices' forums have such a recopilation, so I think it's high time for the Play to have its own one.
First of all:
What is root? What does it mean that the bootloaders are locked and unlocked?
Given that we know what root is, we may want to know how we perform it. First we will consider the case where we want to root without unlocking our bootloaders. In order to do that, a root exploit called ZergRush seems to be working for all models. DoomLord has provided an automated way of using it which will make it ease for you all to root your phones if you so wish We even have CWM for locked bootloaders now, which will allow you to flash cooked ROMs based on stock.
The main reason why you basically need to unlock the bootloaders in order to be able to flash a different kernel, which is a necessity in order to flash true custom ROMs like CyanogenMod or MIUI. The reason for this is that SonyEricsson's implementation doesn't allow the kernel to be changed except using the Fastboot program, which can only be used on a computer. These custom ROMs require kernels which differ substantially from the stock one, so you can't simply flash them from recovery, they have to be coupled with a custom kernel as well.
Have you bought a sim-unlocked, unbranded R800i phone? Then you can follow these instructions. This method is official so unlocking your bootloaders won't affect your warranty, and it is free of charge as well. However, any software modification you perform (custom kernels, tweaks and ROMs) which is only possible by unlocking your bootloaders will void it. Aside of that, you need to take into consideration that you will have your DRM certificates wiped, and that they're unrecoverable. This used to lock you out of certain added-value that Sony provides, such as the Music Unlimited store and the TrackID app, but seemingly those apps have been updated in which they don't need said DRM certificates any longer. Note as well that your /data partition will be wiped too, so you will lose your apps and accounts (not the music, pictures or other content stored in the SDcard though).
It will cause OTA updates to brick your phone as well. Therefore, if you have unlocked your bootloader with this method, you can only safely upgrade your phone to new official Sony Ericsson builds using Flashtool . You have to reject every OTA update which comes. You can disable the OTA update function by wiping the proper APK file.
Have you bought any branded phone, or sim-locked to a carrier (the case of some R800i and all the R800a, R800at and R800x models)? Then you can't use the aforementioned method, but there is an XDA member who can help you unlock the bootloader. This method will cost you some money, around GBP15/ €18 / $25. If you're wary of having to pay, Alejandrissimo has proven himself reliable by unlocking dozens of phones with everyone singing praises of their work and him personally. Given that XDA has wiped all Xperia unlock threads, I'll link to his external site. It'd be good to read the first posts on this thread as they will allow you to prepare so that the unlocking process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. There are three additional advantages to this method: you won't lose the DRM certificates, you will sim-unlock your phone (if you use a SIM of course), and OTA updates won't brick your phone.
Note that if you have a phone eligible for the first bootloader unlock method and you haven't used it yet, you can still use the second one if you so prefer.
So, you've unlocked your bootloaders. What to do now? You can relock them, but it wouldn't make much sense if you've just forked out your cash However it may come handy for warranty purposes.
If you've unlocked the bootloaders it's because you want custom kernels, ROMs... maybe you come from a phone with a development section bigger than the whole Xperia Play forum and you miss the daily flashing. While this phone doesn't have as wide a choice as, say, the Galaxy S, there are little things for us too as you will see below in the second post.
DISCLAIMER: You're heartily recommended to check the compatibility of the custom kernels, ROMs and other content. I'm linking the reference thread for every single piece of content to make this easier. Some content may be incompatible with your phone model or ROM, or decrease its functionalities. Proceeding cavalierly might earn you an unusable phone as a result. And needless to say, all of what you're doing will be under your own responsibility.
That said, the Xperia phones are really hard to brick. For soft bricks, your best bet is Flashtool. Hard bricks are VERY unlikely, but were you to come to that unfortunate situation, Alejandrissimo can help you to unbrick your phone in his website... and don't worry, that service is free
List of downloads
FTF Firmwares (and how to install them)
FTF Firmwares are files which bring basically what the phone came out of the factory with. Depending on the firmware, they can come with different bloatware, settings... and firmware versions. Make sure to check your phone model before flashing!
R800i - International model
R800a - American (non-US) model
R800at - US AT&T model
R800x - US Verizon model (since things with this model are a wee bit different in certain aspects, you're recommended to check this dedicated thread from netizenmt)
2.3.2
http://www.multiupload.com/2IBHV33CU5 (R800i, Gingerbreak compatible)
2.3.3
http://www.multiupload.com/96ODBZSW0J (R800i, 3.0 version)
http://www.multiupload.com/U6XELL1KFV (R800i, 4.0 version)
http://www.multiupload.com/T0FWBGYEC4 (R800x)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AHPIBU6B (R800a, 4.0 version)
http://www.multiupload.com/B9CI6MH39N (R800at)
2.3.4
http://www.multiupload.com/L4ZWC6H3HQ (R800i, 4.0.1 version)
http://www.multiupload.com/3N350OTW2J (R800i, 4.0.2.A.42 version)
http://www.multiupload.com/OABIOPUGX7 (R800i, 4.0.2.A.58 version)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409355 (R800i, 4.0.2.A.62 version)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OLYU3BSF (R800a, 4.0.2.A.42 version)
All the firmware versions up to date can be rooted with the ZergRush exploit!
Custom kernels (and how to install them)
CM7 kernel (only for flashing CM7, not compatible with stock)
Darkforest Kernel
DoomLord's kernel (based in stock)
Doomlord's CM7 kernel (only for CM7, not compatible with stock)
Doomlord's MIUI kernel (only for MIUI Roms, not compatible with stock or CM7)
Doomlord's CDMA kernel (only for R800x phones)
MIUI kernels (only for flashing MIUI, see the thread for more details)
BlendMIUI Kernel
Custom ROMs
Stock-based
Cola by Hogwarts
DarkForest ROM by KeiranFTW
FTS by Frasertag
GB_Mixer by OTOGY2002
GingerStation by AndroHero
SE.TWEAKED by festa20
UK Firmware on R800x [CDMA] by 007shark
ZeroRom by zerojay
FXP (FreeXperia) Team projects - CyanogenMod ports
CM7
CM9
ICX (Ice Cream in Xperia) Team projects - Ice Cream Sandwich ports
AOSP port
Leaked ROM
MIUI ports
BlendMIUI by JasonStein
XMIUI (MIUI port) by XperiaPlayer and bheremans
Tweaks
Bravia Mobile Engine (punchier pictures and videos) (not compatible with CM7)
Dalvik2cache (more internal memory space)
apps2sd (another memory-saving trick)
CIFS and TUN modules
MegaBass (bass enhancer)
Notification toggles
Adding bootsounds for CM7/MIUI Roms
Various performance tweaks
Notification toggles for R800x phones
Boot animations collection
Two paid apps: Change Shoulder Buttons and Disable Auto Brightness
Themes
Galaxy S II theme by thomassafca
ICS theme by tekken179
GreenGlow by XperienceD (discontinued)
SonyEricsson UX by thomassafca
ICS theme for R800x phones by odst0016
Further ressources
Xperia Play Optimized Games List by TLRTheory
PSXperia, by yifanlu (I can't believe I hadn't put it!)
PSXperia 2.0 (works with 2.3.4!)
Mupen64Plus-Android Edition (N64 open-source emulator) by paulscode
Thanks
Blagus, for his work regarding kernels, bootloaders and for being our only dev in the first cold, cold months when Sony Ericsson ignored the phone.
DoomLord, for providing his cool kernels (for stock, CM7 and MIUI, even kernels for CDMA phones!), the ZergRush automation program and working hard for this phone, as well as his rendition of the Bravia Engine. Guys, he even asked for a phone to keep developing for us. He's done a great lot, and he deserves a lot of recognition and praise. Remember to vote with your wallet!
ashergray, for cracking the R800x bootloader, sharing his solution for free until it was dried out and giving hope for them too.
Also Mills0013, who helped ashergray and bricked a phone in the first attempts of assaulting the R800x, deserves a mention.
yifanlu, for developing PSXperia, a work of magic for which he deserved more than what he got, and for his work on the R800x bootloader unlock.
The FreeXperia team, for bringing the awesome CM7 and CM9 to us.
The ICX team, for one-upping Sony Ericsson with Ice Cream Sandwich.
FraserTag, for stepping forward and bringing the first custom ROM (system image).
The stock ROM cooks, and particularly AndroHero: Bis dat qui cito dat!
007shark for transplanting the UK firmware to the CDMA Plays.
XperiaPlayer and bheremans for porting MIUI.
JasonStein for bringing MOAR of MIUI.
Chainfire for Gingerbreak.
The whole lot of people who brought ZergRush to us.
Bin4ry and Androxyde for Flashtool, and of course, the people who bring us their Flashtool FTF files.
Thomassafca in particular has brought some Flashtool ROMs, the SGS2 theme and the notification screen bar tweak as well.
NielDK for being awesome and generous enough to get a Play for Blagus, and for the precompiled CIFS and TUN modules.
Hatcyl for developing us some nice content and yielding part of his app's proceeds to other devs.
Laberkopf for his dalvik2cache tweak.
KeiranFTW for his performance tweaks, his kernel and his ROM.
XperienceD and tekken179 for their respective themes.
TLRTheory for his tireless enthusiasm in all things Xperia Play, which shows in the list of games he has compiled with time.
paulscode for creating Mupen64Plus-AE and paying attention to us and bubblegumballoon for keeping tabs on it for us all.
Last but not least, Sony Ericsson didn't drop the phone like a hot knife as we feared. I guess that earns them some credit, particularly after their misdeeds with other phones....
Great job so far!
Sent from my R800at using Tapatalk
Thank you alot.
But:
Some links are not working correct.
I need your help here: does the free R800x BL unlock method still work? I need to start finetuning that kind of things for the people of other devices...
@IE_Core: wenn du mir kein Beispiel gibst kann ich eh nix tun i.e. I need the links which don't work!
Ja also der Dalvik2cache link füehr zum Flashtool und der CM7 Link führt nirgendwo hin. Klar soweit? =)
Fixed. Danke schön
Great job @Logseman
It's nice to be able to point noob's and others to this one SINGLE thread instead of numorous threads scattefred around the play's sub forum This will help out a lot mate and hopefully reduce some thread starts (Q&A+General)
Regards Dousan...
Ohh @RacecarBMW started a similar thread like this at one point, it must've drowned somewhere on the way and it is a long time since last updated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076660
Woowww dude you did a hell of a job here.I can't wait till I get my Xperia Play next week,once I receive it this is gonna be my "starting point"
Thanks a lot.
Un saludo de un madrileño,para un tinerfeño.
I think the post is done
I didn't know RacecarBMW had such a similar post! It would have saved me lots of time, lol.
I just hope this can be of use for everyone.
This is a fantastic thread!
Well put together! My only issue is that the Topic Title isn't quite eyecatching enough.
Should say like Xperia PLAY Guide to everything! (Root, Roms, Firmwares, Etc.)
or Xperia Play Resource Compilation Thread
I dunno just my thoughts
Updated with MIUI and changed topic name.
Logseman said:
I need your help here: does the free R800x BL unlock method still work? I need to start finetuning that kind of things for the people of other devices...
@IE_Core: wenn du mir kein Beispiel gibst kann ich eh nix tun i.e. I need the links which don't work!
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I just had to recover from a brick and start from square 1. I undid the root, relocked my bootloader went to 2.3.3 OTA. I was able to unlock and redo the root because I still had my phone's code.
Thanks for this i followed the sony instructions they didnt work, yours worked perfectly
which of the roms would you recommend? that was the only thing i would have liked to see in the second post was maybe the things the roms are good for e.g. o/c , hd record, ps1 emu etc
again thanks for the doing the guide id spent a few hours until i seen this thread it took 5 mins
Logseman is the man!
how to unlock my xplay r800i? what are the advantage and disadvantage of it? i really want to move all my apps to sd(32GB) but i cant my phone memory now is low so, is this the only way rooting my phone?
Just the type of thread I was looking for, great work.
Added note about OTA updates, and how the different ways of unlocking your phone are affected by them.
Hello, I was wondering the part DoomLords Kernel (based in stock), this prolly wont work for r800x 3.0.E.2.89 ?
Hi everyone I'm new in this forum and I don't know anything about this smartphone world but I have some questions about my personal Xperia M. First of all I want to apologize for my bad english coz I hate web-traductors so I don't use them.
A friend told me I should install CM11 (Cyanogenmod If I remind correctly) in my smartphone coz it'd be better, I've tried to find some information in Google in my language coz I barely undertand the english technicisms for smartphones but I didn't fund anything so I decided to post in this forum.
I heard tha there is no official version for my smartphone and If I install an unofficial version this can broke my smartphone, is that true? Do you guys think that the CM11 is advisable for my Xperia? I want to know if It'll improve the performance.
How should I start If I want to install CM11 in my Xperia M? I'll let you some information:
Xperia M Android version 4.3
Xperia M C1905
Never rooted it (I dont how how to do it)
Greetings!
khrystoff said:
Never rooted it (I dont how how to do it)
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I am also a newbie to Android like you
Do you have a PC with you?
Then why don't you make root access on your phone?
About 75% of my installed apps requires root to get its full potential.
I am on XMD (2004).
otherwise I would help to root your phone.
there maybe many threads for rooting your handset (1905)
CM11 is one of the greatest option for the beginners i have ever seen!!!.Pros Are -
1. Extended Battery Life
2. improved performance
3. KikKat UI
I think you can go for it
XDASenior said:
CM11 is one of the greatest option for the beginners i have ever seen!!!.Pros Are -
1. Extended Battery Life
2. improved performance
3. KikKat UI
I think you can go for it
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& its 'cons' ?
I have heard that many options will not work with CM as it is still on beta stage! is it right?
also if I couldn't lock my boot loader, I will loose my warranty also.
spknair said:
& its 'cons' ?
I have heard that many options will not work with CM as it is still on beta stage! is it right?
also if I couldn't lock my boot loader, I will loose my warranty also.
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no problem with CM. cuz you can always lock BootLoader via flashtool and there are some minor bugs ( No problems to the user with these bugs)
Good morning All,
I am so new to Sony. Saw this method while searching. any of you been used and success??? thank you
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-sony-xperia-z5-premium-e6853-60.html
ongxa said:
Good morning All,
I am so new to Sony. Saw this method while searching. any of you been used and success??? thank you
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-sony-xperia-z5-premium-e6853-60.html
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Try it out and let us know.
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Free mobile app
DON'T DO IT! Be careful.
From what I can see, they want you to unlock your bootloader, which is nothing special and the preferred (only one) root method, mentioned here...
You should think about backing up your DRM-Keys first by using this method
the_brad said:
DON'T DO IT! Be careful.
From what I can see, they want you to unlock your bootloader, which is nothing special and the preferred (only one) root method, mentioned here...
You should think about backing up your DRM-Keys first by using this method
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thank you for your reply, bro.
Funny, how people are looking to root their device but re-think about rooting it. Don't even think of rooting your phone if you're unsure about what you're doing. Might as well just buy an iPhone and forget about modding your phone to its full potential.
Seriously, I don't even give a damn about warranty and DRM keys. I bought the phone, and it's mine. I should have full control over it and modify it as I want, say unlock the bootloader or whatever it is, hey it's my money well spent why should I care less... The only problem that will come in is when you put your Z5 premium dual into water and it starts to evaporate on your camera lense then you should send it to Sony for warranty or just send to any mobile phone shop and spend some money. Come on the moment your warranty is over, your phone will become obsolete, Z7 will come in hand.
Edit: Anyway, enough random rant. If you still wanna root your phone check this out for the DUAL variant... http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/complete-noob-friendly-guide-to-t3426220
ongxa said:
Good morning All,
I am so new to Sony. Saw this method while searching. any of you been used and success??? thank you
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-sony-xperia-z5-premium-e6853-60.html
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before rooting please tell what is your Z5p
1. version E6xxx
2. what is your stock build number (last three digits) .170 ?
3. do u know rooting? and its risks and its privileges ?
now,
if you are having SONY z5 (z5p) (any variant) with LOLLYPOP rom ( sony version ending with .170 )
there is simple way to
1. ROOT
2. and backup your DRM KEYS
kingroot can root androild 5.1.1 (32.0.A.6.170) (many says kingroot is unsafe and it takes device info to china servers) ( so they might be true)
once you have ROOTED 5.1.1 ,
download this https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-TA/archive/v9.11.zip and take your DRM KEYS BACKUP
READ INSTRUCTIONS at
https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-TA/releases
once backup is taken, just download and flash kernel for your variant from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/32-1-1-185-stock-modified-kernel-t3355369
YasuHamed said:
before rooting please tell what is your Z5p
if you are having SONY z5 (z5p) (any variant) with LOLLYPOP rom ( sony version ending with .170 )
there is simple way to
1. ROOT
2. and backup your DRM KEYS
kingroot can root androild 5.1.1 (32.0.A.6.170) (many says kingroot is unsafe and it takes device info to china servers) ( so they might be true)
once you have ROOTED 5.1.1 ,
download this https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-TA/archive/v9.11.zip and take your DRM KEYS BACKUP
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I have a Z5P, but it's running Marshmallow (6.0.1) - is it possible to root it?
And is it possible to root it without losing all my settings and resetting everything to factory defaults?
Also, why are the DRM key backup important? What do I need them for?
Model: E6853
Version: 32.2.A.0.253
englen said:
I have a Z5P, but it's running Marshmallow (6.0.1) - is it possible to root it?
And is it possible to root it without losing all my settings and resetting everything to factory defaults?
Also, why are the DRM key backup important? What do I need them for?
Model: E6853
Version: 32.2.A.0.253
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Q. is it possible to root z5p on 6.0.1?
A. YESSS
Q. without loosing settings data?
A. NO
Q. why?
A. because rooting z5p running on 6.0.1 / kernel 3.1x; require unlocking bootloader. and the momment u unlock you boot loader (a) your internal storage / TA Partitions gets Wiped (b) and you looks your DRM keys / FIDO Keys
Q. why do u need DRM keys?
A. frankly , have rooted fone, and i never had chance to save my keys! because you can only save yoru keys on LP kernel! and MM kerna don't have workaround! , i have kernel having DRM stimulation fixed so X-reality and camera 4k feature works fine.
DRM keys are Digital rights managment keys comes in play when Sony software running in xperia validate themselve and runs with full features!. modified kernal has drm stimulant installed so kernel still report these setting/software that keys are there (even when they arent)
Fido keys are required by Google authentication login.
having drm keys / fido keys/ backup is a PLUS point!, if you don't have . then still for me no biggy!
YasuHamed said:
Q. why do u need DRM keys?
A. frankly , have rooted fone, and i never had chance to save my keys! because you can only save yoru keys on LP kernel! and MM kerna don't have workaround! , i have kernel having DRM stimulation fixed so X-reality and camera 4k feature works fine.
DRM keys are Digital rights managment keys comes in play when Sony software running in xperia validate themselve and runs with full features!. modified kernal has drm stimulant installed so kernel still report these setting/software that keys are there (even when they arent)
Fido keys are required by Google authentication login.
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So it won't be possible to root and run the original ROM? I guess that means I miss out on future OTA updates :-/
Seems like a lot of hassle for little gain :-/
Also it seems I probably won't choose Sony again, I feel that when I pay good money for a phone, I should be able to use it as I please. And Sony is actively trying to stop me from doing that.
ongxa said:
Good morning All,
I am so new to Sony. Saw this method while searching. any of you been used and success??? thank you
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-sony-xperia-z5-premium-e6853-60.html
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the process is similar
flashing modified kernel!
i recommend using STOCK MODIFIED kernel
I ROOTED my PHONE (z5p) and i shared my personal experience STEP BY STEP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
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ongxa said:
Good morning All,
I am so new to Sony. Saw this method while searching. any of you been used and success??? thank you
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-sony-xperia-z5-premium-e6853-60.html
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Click to collapse
englen said:
So it won't be possible to root and run the original ROM? I guess that means I miss out on future OTA updates :-/
Seems like a lot of hassle for little gain :-/
Also it seems I probably won't choose Sony again, I feel that when I pay good money for a phone, I should be able to use it as I please. And Sony is actively trying to stop me from doing that.
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it is Original Rom, just kernel is MODIFIED to give you root access.
- sony OTA don't check your root access it only refer to unlock/lock boot loader and push OTA. if you RELOCK your bootloader by (flashTOOL)
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php , your device will get OTA.
- remember after any major system OTA your root access will be gone
- All major devices Samsung / HTC / LG / SONY / Huawai has extra securities enabled from Android 6x.x making hard to break and gain root access.
- Oneplus3 , Xiomi phones and others have one click root enable feature (from developer options)
- but yes i agree, Sony went one step ahead with DRM keys. feels like making deal with devil in order to have root access. breaking sony devices is Pain in the XXXX
- I prefer rooted phones as they give you freedom to control your ram and remove bloatware.
- I also prefer xperias because they are more reliable and once rooted they get even better!
- i have rooted x5p and works like a charm (6.01 / .253)
z5p modified STOCK kernels can be found at (version .253) https://mega.nz/#F!KwZhjLIK!uNbDzR6lCXMaaW7jKFS1WQ!vogFiYiL (respects to @KbaB.BroS
how to root? my experience, how i did it? please read http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
cglegion said:
Funny, how people are looking to root their device but re-think about rooting it. Don't even think of rooting your phone if you're unsure about what you're doing. Might as well just buy an iPhone and forget about modding your phone to its full potential.
Seriously, I don't even give a damn about warranty and DRM keys. I bought the phone, and it's mine. I should have full control over it and modify it as I want, say unlock the bootloader or whatever it is, hey it's my money well spent why should I care less... The only problem that will come in is when you put your Z5 premium dual into water and it starts to evaporate on your camera lense then you should send it to Sony for warranty or just send to any mobile phone shop and spend some money. Come on the moment your warranty is over, your phone will become obsolete, Z7 will come in hand.
Edit: Anyway, enough random rant. If you still wanna root your phone check this out for the DUAL variant... http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/complete-noob-friendly-guide-to-t3426220
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people have misconception about devices! many of my literate/ job holding friends thinks that Android is Samsung galaxy / note series ONLY! , for them if galaxy s6 is failing, S7's battery is xploding then its a failure of ANDROID!
for such people , YES i agree they shouldn't try tasting the custom cooked modded Android! , better buy iphone / lumia !
I agree with you! I bought sony , its expensive as compare to other devices! , I should hold BETTER control over my hardware than sony! its my hardware now! and i will take care of it! i know i can take care of it
... coming from proud user of 5 xperia devices (all rooted/ modded )
YasuHamed said:
Q. is it possible to root z5p on 6.0.1?
A. YESSS
Q. without loosing settings data?
A. NO
Q. why?
A. because rooting z5p running on 6.0.1 / kernel 3.1x; require unlocking bootloader. and the momment u unlock you boot loader (a) your internal storage / TA Partitions gets Wiped (b) and you looks your DRM keys / FIDO Keys
Q. why do u need DRM keys?
A. frankly , have rooted fone, and i never had chance to save my keys! because you can only save yoru keys on LP kernel! and MM kerna don't have workaround! , i have kernel having DRM stimulation fixed so X-reality and camera 4k feature works fine.
DRM keys are Digital rights managment keys comes in play when Sony software running in xperia validate themselve and runs with full features!. modified kernal has drm stimulant installed so kernel still report these setting/software that keys are there (even when they arent)
Fido keys are required by Google authentication login.
having drm keys / fido keys/ backup is a PLUS point!, if you don't have . then still for me no biggy!
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Dear,
thanks, just to clarify: I've the Dual SIM Edition (Emirates) with 6.0.1: there is no way to have a direct rooting? I have to proceed with the downgrade first?
Regards,
sev7en said:
Dear,
thanks, just to clarify: I've the Dual SIM Edition (Emirates) with 6.0.1: there is no way to have a direct rooting? I have to proceed with the downgrade first?
Regards,
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if you don't wana backup your drm keys, no need to downgrade just flash kernel
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if you don't wana backup your drm keys, no need to downgrade just flash kernel
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Thank you, as I remember, when rooted the SONY devices lose / lack of feature as for quality of the camera. Did we have any side effect now?
sev7en said:
Thank you, as I remember, when rooted the SONY devices lose / lack of feature as for quality of the camera. Did we have any side effect now?
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i have rooted z5p, the modified kernals have DRM KEYS STIMULATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
i never had chance to backup my keys!
it works fine with me
How can i RooT my 2.3.4 "SonyEricsson XPERIA Play (R800i)" with build number xxx.69?
Ok so....i have been looking for some tutorials (semi NooB here) and i cant seems to find some new one or one that is consistend or just about root.
Also many are outdated, poorly written, and there arent many tutorials as i saw about RooT-ing XPERIA Play, at least not the one with build number .69.
Also if i DO find some good (as i saw from comments) like this one for example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204321 (i mean i only really trust XDA forum for stuff i do to my phone) the links for necessary files are long gone.
So...if anyone can please help me or rederect me to some updated, good and thread or website with tutorial that HAS working links, please do!
Anyway...
So i got "SonyEricsson XPERIA Play" (R800i) with build number 4.0.2.A.0.69, With Android version 2.3.4. Its never been RooT-ed as i know.
So i just want to RooT it so i can remove ANNOYING bloatware and free up some space and make it clean teh way I want tbh! I see no other reason to RooT it... I mean there is one but im still thinking about it (for now) and that is, as i heard, since X-Play doesnt have any OFFICIAL updaes, its stuck on Android 2 (gingerbread) i heard that i can flash a ROM to Android 4, and that improves gaming, which is what i want TBH, i mainly, if not always, use this phone for gaming and emulators, and if Android 4 custom ROM can improve already great (for X-Play ofc) performance, id be happy to do so!!!
But first thing first, i like to get informed first of all... But as for now, im just looking help for first step, and that is: How to RooT my XPERIA Play, please?
Thanks guys! ^^
Anyone..i tried numerous stuff, but im constantly stuck..cant seems to rood. idk what am i doing wrong
[HOW-TO][zergRush Root] Root w/ v2.2.x-2.3.x (NOT ICS 4.x or GB after 11/2011)
This thread is a collaboration by myself, paxChristos, DooMLorD, & amishxda. Please give credit where credit is due. Thanks. This method has been confirmed to work on all models of the Xperia PLAY - R800x / R800i / R800a / R800at. Also works...
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