Hey gys,
I m using xperia sl with existanceZ
Now i m going to give this cell to my sis.so flashing stock ftf.
But i want drm binaries back in jb since i unlocked my bootloder.i want working bravia engine.
Is it possible.?????
Thanks
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I don't think you can. Should've taken a backup before unlocking bootloader
But i think i can restore it with some one others back up..
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Every device has unique DRM keys as far as I know
But every same device has same.mens some ones SL back up could be used.
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nisu4717 said:
But every same device has same.mens some ones SL back up could be used.
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The device model is the same, but every single device has it's own TA partition, just like every phone has it's own IMEI or every device has isn't own IP inside the same network. So, if you restore from someone else, you will end with an expensive paper weight
if u didn't backup your drm (ta partition) by THIS tool so you can't restore them and if you restore other phones drm keys you will have a hard brick so be careful so relock bootloader and search for a way to get bravia engine back I'm sure I read about something like that on xda .... hope I helped you :')
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I'm selling my Arc, and I need to change it back to its original state somehow. I need to install SE Gingerbread and delete CWM. How can I do so? It needs to be warranty-ready.
Thanks.
Just re flash using flashtools it will delete root and all traces of mods etc..... The only thing it will not do is relock the bootloader.
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zolaisugly said:
Just re flash using flashtools it will delete root and all traces of mods etc..... The only thing it will not do is relock the bootloader.
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You can also relock the boot loader. Search for Xperia relock boot loader in the forum.
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though u use flashtool n also relock the bootloader,u wont get the drm rights back. (ie) apps like TrackID still wont work. But that wont be a major problem.
Hey I was wondering if the restore exploit for rooting in the latest flashtool works on xperia s LT26i 6.1.A.2.45 with locked bootloader also will I need to back anything up I have looked through the fourums for a few hours but with different people saying different things its gave me more questions than answers
Thanks in advance
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Hey I was wondering if the restore exploit for rooting in the latest flashtool works on xperia s LT26i 6.1.A.2.45 with locked bootloader also will I need to back anything up I have looked through the fourums for a few hours but with different people saying different things its gave me more questions than answers
Thanks in advance
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Yes it works with that version. You don't need to back anything up prior to rooting as it won't wipe anything.
Thanks for the reply spectre51 im glad I dont need 2 wipe my phone
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Hi xda people
I have a Xperia S and I wanna update it to ics in the formal way... I don't wanna try flash boot and stuff 'cause if it gets bricked it's gonna be so hard to restore it I know 'cause I've got the experience restoring phones and I think that restoring Xperia is harder than restoring Samsung I try using PC companion and nothing... This is the info of ma phone oil hope you'll help me 'cause there are some apps that I really need on my Xperia
Thanks for reading me greetings!!
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You can't use fastboot with Locked Bootloader. And, flashing ROMS with Flash Mode (with Flash tool) works the same way as with PC Companion. It is the same way, except that you do it manually.
Don't worry. If you follow it right, and it is simple, you won't brick nothing.
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Thanks but... I don't know is there any Rom that has some apps from Xperia Z or stuff? I don't know I don't feel like doing the hard work but I might try
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The thing is I finally decided to unlock BL on my Xperia S,I made a present for my phone and unlocked it, but I forgot about losing Bravia Engine and Track ID, now I'm on 4.2.2, but thinking of returning to stock firmware as Official JB comes out, so I need any mod that will bring BE and TrackID back. When I installed .55 firmware I had Bravia Engine option in Display settings, but I don't know whether it's working or not. So if you know any way how to return these things via CWM I'll be very thankful. :angel:
TrackID still works, Bravia only if you relock bootloader.
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TrackID still works, Bravia only if you relock bootloader.
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It also won't work on relocked bl. He lost his DRM keys and he can't get it back. So, if you want BE buy new phone with locked bl or search on our forum a instructions which says how to have be on relocked be
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My mini pro bootloader is unlocked,but still got Bravia Engine working and download music info too...
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Use semcmetadatacleanup.apk from jb to have download music info working. Maybe also Be works, but I don't remember.
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It also won't work on relocked bl. He lost his DRM keys and he can't get it back. So, if you want BE buy new phone with locked bl or search on our forum a instructions which says how to have be on relocked be
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There is a workaround for that. Can't post links as I'm the phone.
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Be my guest. It worked for me, but you need to know that everytime you reflash your ROM you need to add those files in /system directory in order to have Bravia Engine and Music info. working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068225
P.S. You only need to have root access.
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Be my guest. It worked for me, but you need to know that everytime you reflash your ROM you need to add those files in /system directory in order to have Bravia Engine and Music info. working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068225
P.S. You only need to have root access.
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WOW, thanks, I remembered that I've seen something like that but couldn't find that post, thank you, will try that.
I'm on 4.2.2 Slimrom and I like it very much.
No problem. I am currently using XZXperience, have used CM10.1 and really like 4.2.2 but the camera app is bad and scrolling in apps like Faceboot etc. are really laggy so i don't use them anymore. Whatever. Glad to have helped you
I m rooting my XM SS 1904 by unlocking bootloader what do i need to do?
Do i need ftf to flash right after unlocking bootloader
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Kaml.Sarao said:
I m rooting my XM SS 1904 by unlocking bootloader what do i need to do?
Do i need ftf to flash right after unlocking bootloader
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Bro search the forum before posting new thread, look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259 and hit thanks
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There's nothing explained about unlocking bootloader
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There's nothing explained about unlocking bootloader
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Look here if u want to unlock your bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650510
And no you don't have to flash the ftf right after unlocking bootloader, you can do it anytime... Unlocking bootloader and flashing ftf are two different things
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Hello Kaml,
Im not sure if rooting "by unlcking bootloader" is the only option you are considering but you dont need to unlock bootloader to root 4.3.
I rooted my Xperia on 4.3 following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51730927
If you want to unlock bootloader anyway, please, make a backup of the TA partition first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
To unlock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650510
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Hello Kaml,
Im not sure if rooting "by unlcking bootloader" is the only option you are considering but you dont need to unlock bootloader to root 4.3.
I rooted my Xperia on 4.3 following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51730927
If you want to unlock bootloader anyway, please, make a backup of the TA partition first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
To unlock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650510
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Rooting with locked bl is too complex i didnt get it clearly and didn't used these tools before :/
Can someone please explain it to me clearly what to do
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Hi Kaml.
Yeah, it's a bit confusing when you first go to it. If you dont like the adrenaline/fear/expectation mix, better is to ask someone else to do it for you
You say that's too complicated to root with a locked bootloader. That’s not always true, it’s relative. The post I linked to you is very clear and it’s not complicated at all, but you will need to start from a 4.2.2 rooted ROM, maybe that’s the complicated part for you.
Anyway, I suggest you to confirm if you can unlock your bootloader. Did you checked it already? It may save you time by knowing it beforehand.
To check, go to the dialer and type: *#*#7378423#*#* then go for Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you are able to unlock it. This is from thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622
Read that thread, especially when it says “before unlocking please take backup TA partition from here”. By backing up the TA partition you can restore it later if need and then you have some chance of not losing Sony warranty if you ever need it.
Im not aware of other methods for rooting 4.3 besides the link I posted on my first reply, take a look and you will find other methods (probably).
Anyway, if you are interested in backing up the TA partition, it’s only possible if you have a rooted phone already and that’s kinda of a chicken/egg problem so that’s another motive of seeking for rooting methods without touching the bootloader at first. One way to solve it is to half root your phone, enable USB debugging and Unknown Sources from development menu, then run the script to backup the TA partition.
How can i downgrade to 4.1 SS!?
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Kaml.Sarao said:
How can i downgrade to 4.1 SS!?
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Bro you need to flash the 4.1 firmware using the flashtool.
Here is XMS 4.1 ftf file link- https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B23-yUd9svboQ3g1cGdKdnlWSDA/edit?pli=1
and here is the guide to use flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Kaml.Sarao said:
Rooting with locked bl is too complex i didnt get it clearly and didn't used these tools before :/
Can someone please explain it to me clearly what to do
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If you dont understand it. Go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911
.go to page 9 of that thread an there you will see a step by step guide on how to root with LB made by me. Go for it. It is made in a lot if detail.
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Ok i have finally rooted with LB..
But when i tried to swap storage n flash zip file using flash gordon it says not a valid file..
& i m not getting it worked..
I have used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711280
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