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Hey everyone,
Just to let everyone know I am a noob, however I did watch a lot of tutorials on how to root the Xperia ZL. I am referring to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627 However, considering I am a noob, i can't post in that thread. I am experiencing some problems when the Bat file won't push the Super User app and Busy Box to the phone. Are there other approved methods of rooting this phone. By the way I have a locked bootloader, and I do not plan on unlocking it. Very afraid of screwing something help.
Thanks.
Just to add, I am using v30 of Binary, and everything works fine until I get passed the "restore option." After I complete this and am told to go into "Service Tests- then Display" this is where nothing is happening, and I am waiting forever!
You can use the new flashtool (Flashtool version 0.9.10.2beta6) to root your new XZL. It's the easiest way to root XZL.
rfg13 said:
You can use the new flashtool (Flashtool version 0.9.10.2beta6) to root your new XZL. It's the easiest way to root XZL.
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Thanks man for the info. I won't have to have the bootlocker unlocked in order to use this method correct?
darkghost220 said:
Thanks man for the info. I won't have to have the bootlocker unlocked in order to use this method correct?
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Yes, you still can root without unlocking ur bootloader.
Using flashtool u even can relock ur bootloader after u had unlocked it.
One tip after u rooted ur phone, please do a full backup including ur TA (this will ensure u still have ur drm key for bravia engine) incase you want to try to flash other rom especially AOSP base rom and getting back to factory default rom.
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butatx said:
Yes, you still can root without unlocking ur bootloader.
Using flashtool u even can relock ur bootloader after u had unlocked it.
One tip after u rooted ur phone, please do a full backup including ur TA (this will ensure u still have ur drm key for bravia engine) incase you want to try to flash other rom especially AOSP base rom and getting back to factory default rom.
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One question if i unlock bootloader and again lock it. Is my warranty lost or?
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kumar abhishek said:
One question if i unlock bootloader and again lock it. Is my warranty lost or?
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Basically, yes ur warranty is void if u unlock the bootloader because u need serial key to unlock the bootloader which u can get it by requesting from Sony website (u have to give ur phone imei number to get the serial key, Sony may blacklist ur imei number).
But if u can make it totally stock after u relock the bootloader (including ur drm key, this key is unique u can't flash others TA in ur phone, it will brick ur phone), and consider u r lucky (the Sony technician may not check the blacklisted list), u may claim the warranty.
This is only my logical thinking, u may need to validate my statement with others. I do not know whether Sony blacklist the phone imei if u request the unlock key. FYI, HTC blacklist the phone imei once u request the unlock key.
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i bought phone off ebay it came with unlocked bootloader. how can i get back drm key?
shah_vm said:
i bought phone off ebay it came with unlocked bootloader. how can i get back drm key?
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As far as I know you can't get back the drm key if you're not backup ur TA first before unlocking the bootloader. U may try to ask the owner of the phone, he/she may have the TA backup but even if he/she have it, I don't know whether you know that TA is belong to ur phone or not. I do not know how to check that, it may have imei number in the file to validate.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Delete lol :laugh:
An you are talking to a complete noob, so I do apologize, but TA? I understand I need to do a full back up of everything, I have done that before on other phones I have rooted. Just use Titanium backup for this, or is there a better app to conduct full backups. I haven't rooted phones in awhile. I had a couple Galaxy's notes and stuff that I rooted but I never did back-ups because I was just using them temporarily. So i've been out of the loop
darkghost220 said:
Delete lol :laugh:
An you are talking to a complete noob, so I do apologize, but TA? I understand I need to do a full back up of everything, I have done that before on other phones I have rooted. Just use Titanium backup for this, or is there a better app to conduct full backups. I haven't rooted phones in awhile. I had a couple Galaxy's notes and stuff that I rooted but I never did back-ups because I was just using them temporarily. So i've been out of the loop
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Please refer this link to backup your TA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
For full backup, i think you need CWM or TWRP recovery with stock kernel, please refer here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095
If you are very new to this, I advise you to read and understand completely before you start anything. If you want to install hacked games or tweak a system a bit better you just root without unlocking bootloader, if you want to taste AOSP based rom or addicted with ROM flashing unlocking bootloader will ease your job.
Good luck with your reading and happy rooting
The best method to rooting your Xperia ZL is this method I did to unlock my ZL phones, the easiest without unlocking the bootloader believe me.
Please click this thread :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
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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
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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
Hi guys,
I've put a stock rom in my Z1C and sent it to the warranty. The problem is that they say it has a changed software version, and the warranty is not activated in these situations.
I dont know what to do, because I checked on PCCompanion and it really says it's not the original software version. I even used a tool that i saw in this forum XperiFirm_3.7_(by_Igor_Eisberg), to download the Portuguese ROM.
I flashed it, but i still have this error in PCCOmpanion.
Can someone help me?
tampaocongelado said:
Hi guys,
I've put a stock rom in my Z1C and sent it to the warranty. The problem is that they say it has a changed software version, and the warranty is not activated in these situations.
I dont know what to do, because I checked on PCCompanion and it really says it's not the original software version. I even used a tool that i saw in this forum XperiFirm_3.7_(by_Igor_Eisberg), to download the Portuguese ROM.
I flashed it, but i still have this error in PCCOmpanion.
Can someone help me?
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have you checked if you bootloader is unlocked ?
tampaocongelado said:
Hi guys,
I've put a stock rom in my Z1C and sent it to the warranty. The problem is that they say it has a changed software version, and the warranty is not activated in these situations.
I dont know what to do, because I checked on PCCompanion and it really says it's not the original software version. I even used a tool that i saw in this forum XperiFirm_3.7_(by_Igor_Eisberg), to download the Portuguese ROM.
I flashed it, but i still have this error in PCCOmpanion.
Can someone help me?
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Did you restore your TA partition?
If you unlocked the bootloader and didn't relock it, restoring the DRM keys, then the service center know that it's been messed with.
@Pakman123 my bootloader is unlocked i think, i'm not sure about this. How can i check this?
@Didgesteve i didnt restore my TA neither restore DRM keys (dont know what is this).
Can you help me on this?
What do i really need to do to put the original ROM and make sure they dont detect it in the Service Center?
tampaocongelado said:
@Pakman123 my bootloader is unlocked i think, i'm not sure about this. How can i check this?
@Didgesteve i didnt restore my TA neither restore DRM keys (dont know what is this).
Can you help me on this?
What do i really need to do to put the original ROM and make sure they dont detect it in the Service Center?
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No DRM keys - no warranty.DRM keys must be backed up before unlockonig bootloader because u loose them in the process.forever.
zlata said:
No DRM keys - no warranty.DRM keys must be backed up before unlockonig bootloader because u loose them in the process.forever.
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I have a folder in my computer that is a Backup TA. But i dont know how to recover it. What are the DRM keys?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Check this out.lack of English to explain it
I've relocked my bootloader in Flashtool, but now i cant Restore my TA partition. When i run the Backup TA, i have some error because i dont have root. Should i root again the phone before i restore TA?
tampaocongelado said:
I've relocked my bootloader in Flashtool, but now i cant Restore my TA partition. When i run the Backup TA, i have some error because i dont have root. Should i root again the phone before i restore TA?
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before you flash ta partition make sure its for your phone using some elses ta will brick your phone
Pakman123 said:
before you flash ta partition make sure its for your phone using some elses ta will brick your phone
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Yes its mine i am sure. I made the backup in my computer. But do i need root again to restore TA?
tampaocongelado said:
Yes its mine i am sure. I made the backup in my computer. But do i need root again to restore TA?
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I've searched on XDA and realized i needed root to restore TA. Its done now, and i used PC Companion to "re-install" the original stock rom.
Anyone knows how to use Sony Flashtool (EMMA) like in the Service Center (warranty) to check if it's everything fine? I've searched in a lot of pages and didnt found anything.
tampaocongelado said:
I've searched on XDA and realized i needed root to restore TA. Its done now, and i used PC Companion to "re-install" the original stock rom.
Anyone knows how to use Sony Flashtool (EMMA) like in the Service Center (warranty) to check if it's everything fine? I've searched in a lot of pages and didnt found anything.
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Chances are the TA partition will be checked at the service centre.
Did you enable USB debugging in the developer options before you tried to restore the TA partition? (Settings => About phone => Click 7 times on Android Build to unlock developer options)
I'm sorry for not being sure where to post this, but I read it on forum rules if not sure to post on General section.
So I have this lovely Z1 Compact " Sadly up-to-date'd " *Yes, I love updates and I have Technology OCD*. Anyways, so I wanted to root this phone (just like all my ol'phones), but the problem here is that this is the first time I deal with Sony's firmwares and I am quite confused to be honest.
Enough with the chit-chating and I will try to make it quick.
1) I just want my Z1C rooted safely without losing my DRM keys or at least a way to back them up! Please remember that my firmware "as stated in title" is 14.5.A.2.270. So if you could help me back up my DRMs or root without unlocking Bootloader, it would be great.
2) Another thing, I am not quite sure about the right way to ROOT my phone with this firmware, like tools and steps to go through. (If you can give me a guide and links for that as well, I would be more than thankful. I am sorry I don't wanna break my phone)
~Thankies from Cereal_
this works just fine and it is exactly what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...al/lollipop-rooted-xperia-z1-compact-t3177659
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this works just fine and it is exactly what you need.
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Thanks, but does this keep my DRM Keys intact ?
Cereal_ said:
Thanks, but does this keep my DRM Keys intact ?
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Drm keys will be untouched since this is for locked bootloader. You will only lose drm keys when you unlock bootloader.
eumanoid said:
this works just fine and it is exactly what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...al/lollipop-rooted-xperia-z1-compact-t3177659
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Latest king root doesn't work with 5.1, but one user says they got older version to work.
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Latest king root doesn't work with 5.1, but one user says they got older version to work.
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It worked with 5.0.2 but thanks
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
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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 ..
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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 ..
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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.
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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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