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[Q] sony noob. feel stupid...

ok guys i just picked up a play for att. sucks cause i have tmobile and wont get the 3/4g data. im almost always in wifi spots anyway so no big deal.
anyway i have already called att and got the phone sim unlocked. now if i think i understand this correctly this should be the order to follow. if you guys can confirm and provide latest links i would appreciate greatly.
1. sim unlock (done)
2. unlock bootloader (not yet)
3. root (not yet)
4. load rom (not yet)
correct??? did i miss anything? any preferred method on any of these? please advise.
thanks!!!

First of all, if you bought a xperia PLAY, you should probably post in the xperia PLAY forums.
Second of all, questions go in the Q & A forum.
To answer your question, that's pretty much the right order.
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DdcCabuslay said:
First of all, if you bought a xperia PLAY, you should probably post in the xperia PLAY forums.
Second of all, questions go in the Q & A forum.
To answer your question, that's pretty much the right order.
Sent from my LT15a using XDA
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i deserve the flaming. i did edit my post in hopes that a mod would see and put in the right forum for me.

kdm212 said:
ok guys i just picked up a play for att. sucks cause i have tmobile and wont get the 3/4g data. im almost always in wifi spots anyway so no big deal.
anyway i have already called att and got the phone sim unlocked. now if i think i understand this correctly this should be the order to follow. if you guys can confirm and provide latest links i would appreciate greatly.
1. sim unlock (done)
2. unlock bootloader (not yet)
3. root (not yet)
4. load rom (not yet)
correct??? did i miss anything? any preferred method on any of these? please advise.
thanks!!!
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yeh, thats right, but you need a recovery after root and before loading rom

TheHaso said:
yeh, thats right, but you need a recovery after root and before loading rom
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well somewhere along the line i bricked the phone.
i was able to install clockwork recovery. i then tried to install a rom. and it froze for well over 30 min. so now all i can get to is the se logo. cant boot into recovery on boot up at all. how do you check to see if you have an unlocked bootloader?
any chance of restarting over? loading the stock rom?

flash a generic global world img from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
next time take a backup.

Retrosid said:
flash a generic global world img from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
next time take a backup.
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i flashed an ftf world file and now i just have a black screen. no booting up.

If you have unlocked bootloader since I can't figure it out of your posts, flash another kernel
Sent from my Xperia Arc

Retrosid said:
If you have unlocked bootloader since I can't figure it out of your posts, flash another kernel
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thats where my problem is i believe. i dont think the bootloader was ever unlocked.
edit: tried rebooting the phone and the flashlight turns on lol but nothing else!

kdm212 said:
thats where my problem is i believe. i dont think the bootloader was ever unlocked.
edit: tried rebooting the phone and the flashlight turns on lol but nothing else!
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Have you tried to use SE PC companion to restore phone to factory state?
From support start update and click repair phone.
That could bring your phone back to life.

Muurahainen said:
Have you tried to use SE PC companion to restore phone to factory state?
From support start update and click repair phone.
That could bring your phone back to life.
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ill give that a shot. im willing to try anything now...
no software available...what about flashing an img file? do i need root or the bootloader unlocked for that? if i dont need those items how do i go about flashing the img?

kdm212 said:
ill give that a shot. im willing to try anything now...
no software available...what about flashing an img file? do i need root or the bootloader unlocked for that? if i dont need those items how do i go about flashing the img?
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That repair button didn't work?
For img flash you can use flashtool.
You don't need root or anything to use flashtool on your phone.
Just pick correct .ftf for your phone and flash it to the phone.

Do normal firmwares work on at&t's 4G version?
Maybe that's the problem
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finally!!! got it i was continuing to search everywhere for an answer and i stumbled upon another guy here on the site that had a similar issue. sooo i went to the site he found, xperiagamer.com and got the att firmware. flashed it and bingo im back!
thanks for all the help and suggestions men. this truly is a great site!
i do have some additional questions though. now that im back to square one im pondering trying again OR just rooting so i can remove the bloatware. if i just go the root method what the best way?
thanks!!!

kdm212 said:
finally!!! got it i was continuing to search everywhere for an answer and i stumbled upon another guy here on the site that had a similar issue. sooo i went to the site he found, xperiagamer.com and got the att firmware. flashed it and bingo im back!
thanks for all the help and suggestions men. this truly is a great site!
i do have some additional questions though. now that im back to square one im pondering trying again OR just rooting so i can remove the bloatware. if i just go the root method what the best way?
thanks!!!
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If you were rooted before you don't need to re-root unless you purposely unrooted it. IF you aren't rooted anymore superoneclick or the zergrush(however it's spelled) is the easiest. I'm 99% sure you don't have an unlocked bootloader though, so you have very few options. I'd say re-root if you need to and unlock your bootloader so you can flash flash and flash custom roms like crazy

kdm212 said:
well somewhere along the line i bricked the phone.
i was able to install clockwork recovery. i then tried to install a rom. and it froze for well over 30 min. so now all i can get to is the se logo. cant boot into recovery on boot up at all. how do you check to see if you have an unlocked bootloader?
any chance of restarting over? loading the stock rom?
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It got bricked because you didn't unlock your bootloader.
1.Root your phone
2.Install Recovery
3.Unlock Bootloader
4.FINALLY!! you install a rom okay?
I was a noob too so it's okay now I'm a higher class noob.try flashing your ftf again.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

MrHaPpY66 said:
It got bricked because you didn't unlock your bootloader.
1.Root your phone
2.Install Recovery
3.Unlock Bootloader
4.FINALLY!! you install a rom okay?
I was a noob too so it's okay now I'm a higher class noob.try flashing your ftf again.
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well i got the phone back up and running. its now rooted again. i was doing some research. if i understand correctly the att version cannot have the bootloader unlocked. can anyone confirm this?

You need to pay Setool credits in order to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to lose the sin lock as well, so you could have killed two birds with the same stone.

Logseman said:
You need to pay Setool credits in order to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to lose the sin lock as well, so you could have killed two birds with the same stone.
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ya i just found the website. seems like thats the one everyone is sent to on this site.
im wondering now that im rooted if i can clean this stock rom up enough to use on a daily basis. i mean im using tmobile on the device so sharing internet would only be edge lol. i guess the only thing i really want ics for is that fact that its ics.

open the dial pad and use this code*#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration".
If it says unlock bootloader = no, then you have to use the paid service, if yes, then you can do it for free yourself.

[Q] Unlock/Root/Flash prototype Arc?

OK so we got a SE Experia Arc S LT18i with 1253-8238_4.0.1.A.0.165 ('prototype' model on loan from a friend = prehistoric!) and looking into upgrading the thing if at all possible.
So if I am correct it's a case of: 1st: Root, 2nd: Unlock bootloader, 3rd: Install recovery, 4th: Flash ROM of choice
Bootloader is locked and phone not rooted.
Tried using Flashtool to root phone but it is greyed out so tried Tools > Root > Force zergRush = fail, (not tried Force psneuter/Emulator ?)
Tried unlocking bootloader using Flashtool, but this also failed (SE unlock website wanted IMEI code one digit less than the phone reports?!! got a code by ditching the first 0 of the IMEI, but didn't work anyway - crashed phone)
Attempted to root using command line ADB method to push zergRush and execute the script, but this too doesn't work (phone crashes and reboots).
Fastboot? I have it installed but not yet come across any how-to's that use this (did I say yet? )
The apps available on Play Store seem to be automations of above methods for one-click users.
Further exhaustive reading/searching here and on talk.sonymobile.com leads me to believe that the first step might be to flash a different kernel version before it's possible to root, after which everything else should fall into place...I'm up for trying this but of course don't want to risk bricking the phone, so backing up first would be a good plan, *but* I need root to be able to install recovery! I know enough about booting operating systems to know that changing kernel version with a locked boot loader might just result in bork! This is where the expertise of you guys comes in!! Maybe you know that flashing another (similar?) kernel will be fine with Fashtool even without unlocking bootloader and rooting phone? Perhaps I missed a simple and easy way of rooting? Any suggestions very welcome - thanks in advance!
FYI: *I only run Linux* so pointing me at any of the windows tools on offer is of no help to me
Oh and PS: yes I have searched and found a ton of helpful info, well actually *way too much* info to the point of saturation and confusion!! :laugh:

There can never be too much information, yours and others problem is that you try rushing through it, because if you didn't you'd find the answers you were looking for.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
There can never be too much information, yours and others problem is that you try rushing through it, because if you didn't you'd find the answers you were looking for.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Well it's not the quantity of info, but the quality of info! Failing that the filtration system used to distill the good stuff out!
Anyroads, I was still hoping for someone to chip in with something like "Yeah go for it, that will work fine"! or "Don't do it, try this instead"!
I'm believing from my readings so far, that short of flashing an incorrect radio, or interrupting a flash process, it isn't easily possible to brick an Arc?

acesabe said:
Anyroads, I was still hoping for someone to chip in with something like "Yeah go for it, that will work fine"!
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I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
acesabe said:
it isn't easily possible to brick an Arc?
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No, you would just use the flashtool to flash a stock ROM.

XperienceD said:
I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
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Well, that's because you are XperienceD!
No, you would just use the flashtool to flash a stock ROM.
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Ok cool, so Flashtool can be used to save an unbootable device too then...

acesabe said:
Well, that's because you are XperienceD!
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It's how I got to be experienced. :silly:
acesabe said:
Ok cool, so Flashtool can be used to save an unbootable device too then...
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Yep, you just need to flash a stock ROM.

XperienceD said:
I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
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Me too.
Thread closed.

Complete guide to rooting z1 compact

Can anyone tell me what is the correct process for rooting my z1 compact!!
The DoomLord's guide for rooted kernel says to get a TA backup first, TA backup guide says to get a root first, zxz0O0's guide for easy root tool asks for some tr.apk...What is going on 'round here!! >_<
Its probably noobish but PLEASE if somebody knows the correct procedure by which I get a rooted phone and also I'm able to get my phone's warranty back at will, please tell me..
Thanks a loads lot...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
Also, in the first post of Easy Root Tool thread no tr.apk is mentioned.

error while running install.bat from z1cRoot_v1
zxz0O0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
Also, in the first post of Easy Root Tool thread no tr.apk is mentioned.
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I'm attaching the screenshots of the error...please take a look..Thanks for the reply though..

You should download Easy Root Tool v8 attachment (latest version)

Stuck again...Keeps waiting for the fone to be connected
zxz0O0 said:
You should download Easy Root Tool v8 attachment (latest version)
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It seemed to be working when the disaster struck...It keeps waiting for the device...I tried connecting it in mass storage and media transfer modes but of no use
EDIT:
Really sorry..forgot to install adb drivers..Rooted the fone without a hitch now..

Is everything wiped after root?
Hi Guys,
I need clarification/cofirmation here as I am in a spot of bother... Let's say that my Z1C was accidentally restored to factory settings and in the process I lost all contacts and messages.
I have now set out to try and retrieve them. After checking some software, which according to the developers, is capable of doing that it turns out that I should most certainly root the phone, otherwise the program(s) will not be able to search for this data (this information is virtually on every program's website).
Since my phone is still on warranty (and will be for some considerable time to come) I am not that eager to go all the way and unlock the bootloader. So my objective is to have root access with the bootloader locked. Now, I had a long read of the thread started by Darkimmortal on how to root Z1C without unlocking bootloader forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196 and before I download gigabytes and take the plunge the milion dollar question is
DO I WIPE THE WHOLE PHONE IN THIS PROCESS?
I know that in the OP it says
Take a full backup, as all phone memory INCLUDING INTERNAL SD will be wiped.
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but then we have a catch22 situation - need root to recover data, rooting will wipe all data
So basically is there a way to root the phone without loosing the data I am after?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
This doesn't wipe anything.

Iruwen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
This doesn't wipe anything.
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I was hoping there is a solution, thanks Iruwen! I'm onto it...

Would the fastroot solution work for FW version 14.2.A.1.114?? I don't want to upgrade to KK and I don't know if the fastroot will work with this JB firmware.

This work for us:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092 This was the easiest root tool i ever used!!!

Help to lock BL & unroot & install stock?

Please can someone advise or point me in the right direction to lock my boot loader. Unroot and flash back to stock please.
Thanks in advance for any insight :thumbup:

Resource thread has everything you need.

I hope you have a backup of the TA partition. Otherwise it's impossible to relock the bootloader
if you have a backup though, then read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

Oh dear I don't believe I have the TA backup.
What's my best option to get this device looking and feeling as stock as possible..... And what implications to usability does the lack of TA restore mean? Will it prevent OTA updates
Thank you so much for the insight I didn't even consider TA when rooting. Damn

dillalade said:
What's my best option to get this device looking and feeling as stock as possible
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Flash a stock ftf, done.
dillalade said:
And what implications to usability does the lack of TA restore mean? Will it prevent OTA updates
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You loose a few features like mirror link...
"Certain pre-loaded content on your device may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys. The secure user data partition may also become inaccessible, and you will not be able to get any more official software upgrades if you unlock the boot loader."
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- http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

You can unroot from superuser/supersu also for stock stuff back u need to reset to default
Sent from my ST23i using XDA Free mobile app

XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ftf, done.
You loose a few features like mirror link...
- http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
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Thank you for your insight. So much appreciated..
So currently rooted with twrp recovery and PAC ROM.
Do I need to unroot before flashing the stock ftf?
(Using superuser as detailed by @A.android.User below)
A.android.User said:
You can unroot from superuser/supersu also for stock stuff back u need to reset to default
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Can I flash this stock ftf for my country (using flash tools I believe) straight from my current set up with twrp & PAC ROM?
Will the ftf also flash back the stock recovery?
Thanks again

dillalade said:
Can I flash this stock ftf for my country (using flash tools I believe) straight from my current set up with twrp & PAC ROM?
Will the ftf also flash back the stock recovery?
Thanks again
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Yes you can flash the ftf directly, and here's what you'll get:
A stock ROM
unrooted
Lose some features related to DRM keys
No OTA
Stock recovery, which is none as far as i know
This is as close as you'll get to making your device feel locked.

Thanks again for the information.
Will give this a shot really soon :thumbup:

oshmoun said:
I hope you have a backup of the TA partition. Otherwise it's impossible to relock the bootloader
if you have a backup though, then read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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That's wrong. You can still relock your bootloader with flashtool.

zxz0O0 said:
That's wrong. You can still relock your bootloader with flashtool.
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Hmmm you're right, one can still relock the bootloader, but the TA partition along with the drm keys will still be missing, which will render the relocking kinda useless.
Better said, I don't understand the reason behind relocking if you're not getting the things you lost back.
@dillalade
If you still want to do it, then here's a link showing how to relock from doomlord, so it's pretty reliable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45496437&postcount=2

oshmoun said:
Hmmm you're right, one can still relock the bootloader, but the TA partition along with the drm keys will still be missing, which will render the relocking kinda useless.
Better said, I don't understand the reason behind relocking if you're not getting the things you lost back.
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I am guessing that OP wants to return his phone. If he is lucky, they will simply check the rooting status in the service menu and not if DRM keys exist.

Thank you everyone for the input.
If I do Relock the BL will it grant the device OTA updates or is that again TA/DRM reliant?
I just sold the phone on eBay for £200 so want to get it back to stock before I send it out tomorrow.
(Awaiting receipt of a pre ordered Z3c... there had been a significant price drop from £450 down to £350... So £150 for an upgrade seemed fair. )

You should get OTA updates if you relock bootloader. I've never tried but at least Sony PC Companian does not complain anymore about a modified device. I hope you informed the buyer that the device was actually unlocked though.

zxz0O0 said:
You should get OTA updates if you relock bootloader. I've never tried but at least Sony PC Companian does not complain anymore about a modified device. I hope you informed the buyer that the device was actually unlocked though.
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Thanks guys, job done.
Yes the buyer is aware of the phone being previously rooted.
Is it normal for Sony stock ftf rom to have empty APN settings.... if I remember correctly this was also the case when I originally purchased the phone.
Thanks for everything guys

dillalade said:
Thanks guys, job done.
Yes the buyer is aware of the phone being previously rooted.
Is it normal for Sony stock ftf rom to have empty APN settings.... if I remember correctly this was also the case when I originally purchased the phone.
Thanks for everything guys
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Are they aware the bootloader has been unlocked so might not be able to do what they might be buying it for.

dillalade said:
Thanks guys, job done.
Yes the buyer is aware of the phone being previously rooted.
Is it normal for Sony stock ftf rom to have empty APN settings.... if I remember correctly this was also the case when I originally purchased the phone.
Thanks for everything guys
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the APN settings get generated depending on the current service provider (currently inserted SIM card). Even then it might be the case that there are no pre-registered APN settings for that provider.
I wouldn't worry about it much
Oh and do inform us once you sell it, and get your new toy

Xperia z5 premium root access

Hellou! I am new here, but straight to the point! I just picked up a z5p and i wanna root it asap. I updated it to the latet update cus on yt there was some talking about the update, they said it fixes some overheating issues. How is the root developement going? Has anyone found a simple easy way? I really wanna switch to my z5p ,but if its not rooted no way. I have a rooted z3 and i simply cant have a phone without root. I am not a pro on android. Ive used ios for 5 years. Allways jailbroken, theres not a single thing i dont know about ios, thats one thing i cant say about android. I know alot more than the basics of rooting an android, but probably for most of the users here im a noob lol. So needing help asap! Thx to everyone who answers!! :good:

Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3255039

ZohabK said:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3255039
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But mate heard that that can bootlooop your stuff..

masaforce said:
But mate heard that that can bootlooop your stuff..
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worked for me, no bootloop. but you need to unlock the bootloader first, there is a guide on sonys dev site just google it

ZohabK said:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3255039
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claesr said:
worked for me, no bootloop. but you need to unlock the bootloader first, there is a guide on sonys dev site just google it
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Btw i heard that it will disable or make some sony features like lag or not work? And camera would be bad wtf but have u had any problems??

masaforce said:
Btw i heard that it will disable or make some sony features like lag or not work? And camera would be bad wtf but have u had any problems??
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I haven't tried this method.. I just posted it to answer your question.. Personally I wouldn't root using this method because I don't want to unlock my boot loader since you lose DRM-keys (TA Partition) and yes that will affect the low-light camera quality etc... Don't know about lag, but you'll definitely lose some of the premium feel....
If I was you and I didn't want to lose any of the things mentioned above, I would probably wait to see a new method to root without unlocking the bootloader. (Root for locked bootloader) that way you don't lose DRM KEYS and can make a backup of the TA Partition..

ZohabK said:
I haven't tried this method.. I just posted it to answer your question.. Personally I wouldn't root using this method because I don't want to unlock my boot loader since you lose DRM-keys (TA Partition) and yes that will affect the low-light camera quality etc... Don't know about lag, but you'll definitely lose some of the premium feel....
If I was you and I didn't want to lose any of the things mentioned above, I would probably wait to see a new method to root without unlocking the bootloader. (Root for locked bootloader) that way you don't lose DRM KEYS and can make a backup of the TA Partition..
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Lol i allready unlocked, there was simply no instructions for how to do it on a mac so i made everything up my self in 1hour 30mins as watching titanic lol.. Btw is there anyway to lock it again? Or will locking it fix any of the issues mentioned above? Yeah i would like to root with bootloader locked too but i wanna root asap.. But im waiting for androplus or someone to answer on that thread before i brick my 1000$ phone. And my camera is fine tho. It is great pics look better than before lol

ZohabK said:
I haven't tried this method.. I just posted it to answer your question.. Personally I wouldn't root using this method because I don't want to unlock my boot loader since you lose DRM-keys (TA Partition) and yes that will affect the low-light camera quality etc... Don't know about lag, but you'll definitely lose some of the premium feel....
If I was you and I didn't want to lose any of the things mentioned above, I would probably wait to see a new method to root without unlocking the bootloader. (Root for locked bootloader) that way you don't lose DRM KEYS and can make a backup of the TA Partition..
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By the way i was surprised that my phone factory resetted when i unlocked the bootloader. Sony dev site said nothing about a factory reset

masaforce said:
Lol i allready unlocked, there was simply no instructions for how to do it on a mac so i made everything up my self in 1hour 30mins as watching titanic lol.. Btw is there anyway to lock it again? Or will locking it fix any of the issues mentioned above? Yeah i would like to root with bootloader locked too but i wanna root asap.. But im waiting for androplus or someone to answer on that thread before i brick my 1000$ phone. And my camera is fine tho. It is great pics look better than before lol
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If you unlocked your bootloader then your DRM keys are lost forever.. And there is no way you can get that back even if you lock the bootloader again.. Everything mentioned earlier is lost forever and can't be accessed back ..

ZohabK said:
If you unlocked your bootloader then your DRM keys are lost forever.. And there is no way you can get that back even if you lock the bootloader again.. Everything mentioned earlier is lost forever and can't be accessed back ..
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So what? Where do I need those ****ty keys anyway lol, and camera quality looks better than ever :/

masaforce said:
So what? Where do I need those ****ty keys anyway lol, and camera quality looks better than ever :/
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I answered your question about getting everything back if you lock it again.. There's no need to be rude.

ZohabK said:
I answered your question about getting everything back if you lock it again.. There's no need to be rude.
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Im not rude? I just said that my experiene has not changed at all after unlocking bl

masaforce said:
By the way i was surprised that my phone factory resetted when i unlocked the bootloader. Sony dev site said nothing about a factory reset
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it says it very clear that you phone will be as it was shipped from the factory,and you should make backup before you unlock bl
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