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Ok i have an Xperia arc on the latest update. I however cannot have any sort of firewall nor can i remove dumb apps like facebook and other garbage. The fact that I'm forced to root is an annoyance in itself, unbelievable to be honest. Anyway with whining out of the way here's my questions before attempting this.
Can you root with a locked boot loader as i don't really want to unlock it. If not can the boot loader be locked again? Also how would i go about fully restoring my arc to before the root process. i.e. stock firmware with locked loader.
Can an arc on the latest update even be rooted?
I'm so annoyed with android right now. All I want to do is remove some s*** and install a working firewall. Doesn't seem to be possible without root, it it me or are these limitations extremely gay?
Also i don't understand something in one of the guides my phone came with generic firmware then updated over se and it installed branded o2 firmware. I have put in the dial code for sys info to find out if my phone is unlocked. When clicking on sim lock i have network with an x in it and the number 5 next to it, is it locked? I haven't got other sim cards to test.
Sure it´s possible with only 1 click!
With the zergRush Exploit dude
Here the Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
Possible with any Firmware Version and if u want to get back on stock or loose root only reflash the Firmware or use repairfunction of PCC or SEUS.
Greetings
So I can leave the boot loader alone as i d'ont want to mess my warranty up. Theoretically warranty should remain intact when restoring an original firmware? Why do people unlock the bootloader anyway if you can root without. Also rooting this way will the bootloader's drm remain? Cheers for the snappy reply man that was bloody quick. Service!
If the DRM Key was deleted through opening the BL it can´t be retained.
You need a open Bootloader to flash Recovery and Custom Roms like CyanogenMod, which didn´t go with a locked one.
Theoretically warranty should remain intact when restoring an original firmware?
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Right Sir
Ok so this will root the phone and keep the boot loader in tact. Ive been reading the replies it seems to be quite safe. My other question. I guess the exploit doesn't install a cfw? Only modifies or exploits the official firmware in such a way as to acquire root access and when restoring an official rom whether by un root script or by flashing will pass whatever checks exist on the boot loader as its an official rom? This is how i'm understanding it. Can modded roms be installed with a locked boot loader after root or would one need to unlock the loader for that?
and thanks for answering my questions, appreciated.
somedude67 said:
Ok so this will root the phone and keep the boot loader in tact. Ive been reading the replies it seems to be quite safe. My other question. I guess the exploit doesn't install a cfw? Only modifies or exploits the official firmware in such a way as to acquire root access and when restoring an official rom whether by un root script or by flashing will pass whatever checks exist on the boot loader as its an official rom? This is how i'm understanding it. Can modded roms be installed with a locked boot loader after root or would one need to unlock the loader for that?
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Exactly
Modded Roms (Custom Roms) only can be installed with open BL
Thanks for the help, appreciated mate! You have saved me a hell of a lot of reading.
somedude67 said:
Thanks for the help, appreciated mate! You have saved me a hell of a lot of reading.
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This is what the stickys are for.
somedude67 said:
Thanks for the help, appreciated mate! You have saved me a hell of a lot of reading.
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You learn a lot reading ;-)
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Okay. Here to learn as much as I can, if you can number your responses with the questions and add whatever you believe is best. Thanks. ^^
Bootloader:
1. Do you unlock a bootloader JUST so you can load custom roms?
2. Is the method of unlocking the bootloader on SE's website the best way?
3. Do I need to have the SIM unlocked before unlocking the bootloader?
4. What is the point of custom roms?
Rooting:
5. Can I remove the apps here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046699 just by having root access? No special tools needed?
6. Are there other good methods of optimizing things like battery life specific to the xperia play?
Sim Unlocking:
7. Is there any method of doing this without a cost?
I'm on an R800x, which doesn't have sim card anything, so I'll just answer the questions I know.
1. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install 3rd party software that overwrites the stuff that is part of the boot process. This pretty much refers to the kernel, for the Play. Certain roms, such as MIUI and CM7 require you to use a kernel different from stock, and since you need a different kernel, you must have an unlocked bootloader. As far as I know, that's the only real benefit for an unlocked bootloader, from a user standpoint.
4. There are many things that custom roms offer, as opposed to the stock your phone came with. This can range from a new UI, new apps, tweaks to system files, etc. Generally speaking, developers strive to make their custom roms operate better than stock. For more information on this point, I would suggest you check out some of the custom rom threads, just to see what they've changed from the stock rom.
5. You will need root, but you will need something with which to remove the apps. The best app to use, in my opinion, is Titanium Backup. Not only will it allow you to remove system apps, but it will also back up those and user apps, all for free. Unless you buy the pro key, that is.
6. As far as specific tips for the Play, I would recommend rooting so that you can disable the auto brightness. While auto brightness is desirable in most phones, the Xperia Play (And other Xperia devices, I think) are almost constantly shifting the brightness, to where a slight tilt of the hand can make the screen dim or brighten. I'm sure that can't be good on the battery. Generally speaking, though, apps such as Juice Defender and Battery Defender have profiles or just general settings to adjust data flow and many other options that can significantly increase battery life.
To the best of my knowledge
2. Is the method of unlocking the bootloader on SE's website the best way?
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Yes, IMO.
3. Do I need to have the SIM unlocked before unlocking the bootloader?
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No, but you can check if you can unlock following the instruction on SE's site:
1. First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2. In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
Note that unlocking void your warranty.
7. Is there any method of doing this without a cost?
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Not that I know of.
Awesome guys, Thanks a bunch.
Unless you're really tight on space (which shouldn't normally happen if you've done the adb setinstalllocation trick and moving apps to sdcard), i would suggest freezing the apps instead of removing them especially if you're sticking with stock. This would make it a lot easier to move to the next official OS upgrade instead of a mad scramble to find the stock apps and reinstall them. The pro version of Titanium backup and SystemCleanup has the freeze function. I've freezed a lot of crap on my phone and it makes a world of difference wrt. boot time and general performance.
Unlock boot loader is very good allows you to flash custom kernel and overclock
@JulianPaul/Vabene2002: Not sure if im sticking with stock, My model is R800AT. So not sure of my options yet. Im still trying to absorb as much as I can.
Wonder if I asked some more questions if they'd be answered.
8. Is there any recovery utility WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader? Say I mess something up with my root, Can I recover back to an original ROM?
9. Can I back up my current running ROM as soon as I get my phone so that I may return it to that state?
10. If you need to change your kernel to match a modified ROM; Your current ROM wont support it, so you need to change kernel AND ROM at the same time? Otherwise your phone wont boot?
11. Any decent links for rooting an r800at?
12. Is gingerbread the latest version of android an xperia play can run and have jailbroken?
Would having root access void the warranty? I want to remove some pre installed apps so is there a way to do this without voiding the warranty?
Thanks
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Yes, it will.
But if you just recover to a stock ROM, then its like you never rooted.
Thus, warranty reinstated.
Nah, don't want to risk it yet. May never root this phone actually...
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Im going to root mine as soon as it arrives. Lol.
Not to diminish your opinion, If you dont know exactly what you're doing, it could get ugly.
I rooted my old ZTE blade but this phone is just... different. I mean it's probably gonna Get ICS anyways and if I were to root I'd probably need a very simple guide.
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SuperOneClick is about as simple as one could imagine.
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SuperOneClick is about as simple as one could imagine.
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Do you know the latest version of android this works on? Looks like 2.2.2 to me.
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Do you know the latest version of android this works on? Looks like 2.2.2 to me.
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like 4.0 it uses different exploits for different versions. gibgerbreak and zergrush are 2 of them
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8. Is there any recovery utility WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader? Say I mess something up with my root, Can I recover back to an original ROM?
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Yes, you can install Clockworkmod recovery from the market, there is an auto installer for xperia. That can be done without unlocking the bootloader but you must be rooted.
9. Can I back up my current running ROM as soon as I get my phone so that I may return it to that state?
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I believe a nandroid backup on CWM would do the trick, but I am not sure. I simply made backups of everything I uninstalled so I could revert it.
10. If you need to change your kernel to match a modified ROM; Your current ROM wont support it, so you need to change kernel AND ROM at the same time? Otherwise your phone wont boot?
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Yes. kernel flashing on locked bootloaders brick your phone. and AFAIK, no custom rom except those based on stock have touchpad support.
11. Any decent links for rooting an r800at?
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I have an r800a, not sure about the differences regarding r800at, check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
12. Is gingerbread the latest version of android an xperia play can run and have jailbroken?
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If you keep it stock, yes, 2.3.4. There is FreeXperia rom that is 2.3.7 as well.
On the forum you will find links to ICS based roms, SE leaked and AOSP. Both are WIP, I believe.
I've read somewhere that Sony will release ICS for the xperia 2011 line around April.
pretty sure flashing kernels on locked bootloaders doesn't BRICK your phone. It won't allow the kernel to be flashed as you can't use Fastboot only flashmode (official signed Roms only )
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fma965 said:
pretty sure flashing kernels on locked bootloaders doesn't BRICK your phone. It won't allow the kernel to be flashed as you can't use Fastboot only flashmode (official signed Roms only )
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Doesn't brick as in "turns your phone into a very expensive paper weight", but your phone will not boot anymore and you will have to flash a stock rom with flashtool to recover.
I am new to the nexus 7.
Can I root without unlocking the broader?
What is the side effect of unlocking the boot loader?
Is there existing method to root without installing customer recovery?
Thanks
macaumen said:
I am new to the nexus 7.
Can I root without unlocking the broader?
What is the side effect of unlocking the boot loader?
Is there existing method to root without installing customer recovery?
Thanks
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There is currently no known way to root without unlocking the bootloader and using a custom recovery.
Unlocking the bootloader allows you more control over the tablet. Specifically to install custom recovery, ROMs, etc. Most of the benefits from an unlocked bootloader are things you do from a custom recovery, not through the bootloader itself. The only real negative 'side effects' are that you lose some of the safety benefits, since you can do dangerous things if you don't know what you are doing, and that it may void your warranty.
So, if want to root, I must unlock bootloader?
Well I still get ota with bootloader unlocked?
macaumen said:
So, if want to root, I must unlock bootloader?
Well I still get ota with bootloader unlocked?
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1. Yes
2. Technically you can, but not recommend; just wait for the rooted stock and flash that.
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1. Yes
2. Technically you can, but not recommend; just wait for the rooted stock and flash that.
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Regarding your #2, there is no reason not to unlock the bootloader to get OTA updates. The only thing that breaks OTA is custom recovery.
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Regarding your #2, there is no reason not to unlock the bootloader to get OTA updates. The only thing that breaks OTA is custom recovery.
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Completely correct. I just said not to do it, cause he seems less experienced, and from my experience, they get freaked out afterwards trying to put it back on. So trying to save him a headache, lol.
I recommend staying stock unless you absolutely need a specific root required app.
Right now there isn't a reason for root access except titanium backup.
I do recommend, however, to go ahead and unlock. It will wipe your device including personal data, so might as well get that out of the way now before you risk losing something important.
You can easily flash a custom recovery and root anytime after that, but I would wait until knowledgeable devs figure out the device a little more first.
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player911 said:
I recommend staying stock unless you absolutely need a specific root required app.
Right now there isn't a reason for root access except titanium backup.
I do recommend, however, to go ahead and unlock. It will wipe your device including personal data, so might as well get that out of the way now before you risk losing something important.
You can easily flash a custom recovery and root anytime after that, but I would wait until knowledgeable devs figure out the device a little more first.
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I'm not sure why you would suggest people not to root now. You mentioned a very good reason to do so - Titanium Backup. Not only is it useful for backups in general, but it's also a lifesaver for copying apps and their data from one device, like someone's old N7, to their new N7.
While I would certainly agree that people should wait before flashing custom ROMs, kernels, hacks, etc., nothing is going to change with rooting your N7 today versus a week or month from now. All the pros and cons will still be the same.
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I'm not sure why you would suggest people not to root now.
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They guy doesn't need root. He also doesn't understand root. So his chances of softbricking are good, and then, instead of us trying to talk him out of rooting, we now have to talk him through how to fix it.... .. Can we count on you to provide this support since your are so OK with him rooting now?
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They guy doesn't need root. He also doesn't understand root. So his chances of softbricking are good, and then, instead of us trying to talk him out of rooting, we now have to talk him through how to fix it.... .. Can we count on your to provide this support since your are so OK with him rooting now?
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Neither you nor I have any idea what he needs or doesn't. He hasn't said anything other than asking some basic questions about the process. There are numerous guides on here that walk people through rooting step by step. There are also a handful of people who have soft bricked their device and asked for and received help. And yes, I have assisted people with similar issues in the past. Everyone on this board has at one point in their lives screwed something up - that's how we learn.
In any case, my point was that there is no clear reason for him not to do it if he wants to. The device is pretty forgiving unless he kills the bootloader.
Hi all,
Appreciate this may have been asked several times in different ways. However, I've got in over my head with this one so want to make sure the method is right for how I initially rooted my phone.
Essentially I followed the cyanogenmod wiki page which showed me how to unlock the bootloader and install cyanogenmod.
However, I now need to revert back to stock. Problem i'm having is that any guide I find talks about TA back ups (not mentioned in the original guide) and uses a tool called flashtool.
I used the flashboot method for my install so i'm just a bit confused as to how to go back. Is it true that Sony will be able to tell I modified it as I may need to return it for a warranty issue.
Useful info:
UK phone
Not locked to a network
Many thanks
They will if you didn't backup your DRM keys and are unable to restore them after relocking your bootloader
Ahh thats really irritating that their main guide mentions nothing about DRM then.
What am I likely to have lost in terms of losing that partition then? Will I definitely have lost it doing it via fastboot? It seems strange that they don't mention anything about that.
What does it mean by a DRM key anyway? is it a code for something or an actual bit of software?
How would I go about getting it back to stock?
Many thanks
You can back to stock without DRM keys but... Still you will don't have things like bionz and x reality if you don't have backup DRM keys you are screwd because you lost it forever you can't use DRM keys from other z1c
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You can back to stock without DRM keys but... Still you will don't have things like bionz and x reality if you don't have backup DRM keys you are screwd because you lost it forever you can't use DRM keys from other z1c
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Thanks mosespl.
What is the best method of going back to stock when originally I used flashboot? Looking to relock the bootloader too.
The sony stuff was rubbish anyway, I got nothing but bug bug bug with it, its the main reason I rooted. What is a DRM key? I saved a code that I needed to unlock but i'm guessing that isn't it?
DRM keys are write on specific partition on your phone which is unvisible and once you unlock your bootloader without backup DRM keys you lost it. And if you relock your bootloader you won't be able to use bionz processor (photos in bad condition will be worst) and x reality. In cross device section in thread for stock Roms to revert this options but I don't know if its working you need to check. But in many thread was posted that before unlock bootloader everyone have to back up DRM keys I don't know what about good program to unlock or relock bootloader but everyone uses flashtool I think
This is the thread that mosespl is referring to. It's quite lengthy but might be worth reading and trying. You've nothing to lose I suppose (as you've already lost them).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56541777
Thanks guys, i'll check it out.
I wish I had that guide in the first place! Can't believe such a big rom didn't even hint at it!
Hi,
I should receive my XZ1c this week. Before unlocking bootloader, flashing recovery and ROM, should I perform a system dump/backup? I heard that flashing may cause lost of DRM keys, so also other stuff may also be lost.
If I have to do a backup, which tool should I use? I also read that after flashing the camera takes green pictures, is that common to all non official ROMs?
Thanks!
fl0wfr said:
Hi,
I should receive my XZ1c this week. Before unlocking bootloader, flashing recovery and ROM, should I perform a system dump/backup? I heard that flashing may cause lost of DRM keys, so also other stuff may also be lost.
If I have to do a backup, which tool should I use? I also read that after flashing the camera takes green pictures, is that common to all non official ROMs?
Thanks!
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I wouldn't be in a rush to unlock your phone, it comes with all sorts of problems, but the biggest one being breaking the camera.
If you have a contract phone from a major provider there's a chance that you won't be able to unlock it, the unlock feature will be disabled. This is so they don't have to deal with any warranty claims of 'Waaaa, I unlocked my phone and now it's broken'
The battery life out the box is pretty amazing and customisation can be done without root, these were always the main things that drove me to root in the past, so it's not as necessary as it used to be. You can't do a backup of your DRM keys, when you unlock the phone they will be lost and are unrecoverable. With persistance you can mount a DRMfix, that fools the phone into thinking DRM is present and all the higher functions contiune to work as stock. But you can no longer easily update, you will have to reflash everything each time there is a system update. I have rooted my phone and everything works perfectly, but I sort of wish I hadn't now as the benifits are small and the hassle of keeping it up to date with firmware rollouts is huge, in fact I've given up.
If you are determined to go down that route I would recomend paying sToRm// $20 for his Xperiafix. It's the simplest way to do it and his version 3 has come along leaps and bounds from the early versions and as long as you get the right drivers (err, no easy task) and can follow instructions, you'll get there.
For backing up what's on your phone I'd recomend Xperia Transfer, does what is says on the tin.
Unfortunately, there isn't a way to backup the DRM keys yet so should you unlock the bootloader, your DRM keys are completely and irreversibly gone forever.
As for the camera issue, when unlocked, you can either continue to use the Sony ROMs but with a DRM fix (e.g. using Storm's Xperifix tool) or you can use a custom ROM which has a DRM fix. Long story short: whatever ROM you use (official or unofficial), you'll need to make sure you have a DRM fix for it.
Edit: Nevermind, Didgesteve beat me to it!
Thanks for your replies guys!
I bought the phone without contract so no SIMlock
If I flashing back stock ROM I wouldn't be able to get DRM keys back, right? The fact is I love RR-OS ROM, so easy to customize, and I'd like to easily restore my apps with Titanium Backup.
The only reason why I personally would root nowadays is Titanium Backup.
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Thanks for your replies guys!
I bought the phone without contract so no SIMlock
If I flashing back stock ROM I wouldn't be able to get DRM keys back, right? The fact is I love RR-OS ROM, so easy to customize, and I'd like to easily restore my apps with Titanium Backup.
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Unfortunately, that's correct - going back to stock won't restore the DRM keys. Once they're gone, they're gone forever.
fl0wfr said:
Thanks for your replies guys!
I bought the phone without contract so no SIMlock
If I flashing back stock ROM I wouldn't be able to get DRM keys back, right? The fact is I love RR-OS ROM, so easy to customize, and I'd like to easily restore my apps with Titanium Backup.
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DRM keys gone forever, yup.
Titamium will work on magisk rooted phone, but you might struggle to get some of the apps working on a new OS.
You'll be in for less headaches if you can bite the bullet annd do a clean install.
But you're in good hands with russel5's RR build, he's really helpfull and takes part in the thread.
If I root using Magisk, will I have to unlock bootloader?
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If I root using Magisk, will I have to unlock bootloader?
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Yes - you'll have to unlock the bootloader because in order for Magisk to work because it modifies your phone's boot partition (and it can only really do that if you unlock your phone's bootloader).
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Yes - you'll have to unlock the bootloader because in order for Magisk to work because it modifies your phone's boot partition (and it can only really do that if you unlock your phone's bootloader).
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Okay but I won't have to flash ROM or install another bootloader?
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Okay but I won't have to flash ROM or install another bootloader?
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You don't have to flash another ROM - in fact, you can stay on the stock Sony ROM if you prefer. But you'll want to flash something (DRM fix) because the moment you unlock your bootloader, your camera will stop working.
For what it's worth, you can't install another bootloader.
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You don't have to flash another ROM - in fact, you can stay on the stock Sony ROM if you prefer. But you'll want to flash something (DRM fix) because the moment you unlock your bootloader, your camera will stop working.
For what it's worth, you can't install another bootloader.
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Damn... The camera issue always happens when unlocking bootloader?
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Damn... The camera issue always happens when unlocking bootloader?
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I'm afraid so! Sony are simultaneously very open-source friendly and very dev-community hostile.
That's why the DRM keys are such a big deal for Sony devices and why everyone talks about DRM fixes
The camera on the XZ1C uses some proprietary elements and the moment you unlock your bootloader, the proprietary elements stop working and every photo you take will just be green.
In an ideal world, we would backup the DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader and then restore the DRM keys after unlocking the bootloader and the camera (and other DRM key dependent phone features) would be working as usual again. However, the 2017 line of devices has no working method of DRM backup-restore, hence the need for DRMfix to 'trick' the phone into thinking the DRM keys still exist.
Well I guess I'll stick to the stock ROM. I'll try at least SMS/MMS restore using Titanium, I hope it won't need root...
Thanks for your replies, I really appreciate it!
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Well I guess I'll stick to the stock ROM. I'll try at least SMS/MMS restore using Titanium, I hope it won't need root...
Thanks for your replies, I really appreciate it!
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Xperia transfer is an easy way to transfer texts, files and programs (and settings)
Didgesteve said:
Xperia transfer is an easy way to transfer texts, files and programs (and settings)
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Interesting, I'll give a try!
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... You can't do a backup of your DRM keys, when you unlock the phone they will be lost and are unrecoverable....
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Your post is from July 2018, while since May 2018 there is a topic regarding XZ1C DRM keys backup & restore here on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1-compact/development/devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
Or do I miss something I haven't gone through all the 40+ pages of the topic above yet, but it looks like a proper backup&restore solution, not a drmfix only that fools the system.
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Your post is from July 2018, while since May 2018 there is a topic regarding XZ1C DRM keys backup & restore here on XDA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1-compact/development/devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
Or do I miss something I haven't gone through all the 40+ pages of the topic above yet, but it looks like a proper backup&restore solution, not a drmfix only that fools the system.
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The exploit thread has indeed been going since May, but when I wrote the post in July there was still no easily accessible way for the average user to attempt the exploit.
Have you tried to back up your DRM keys with the exploit? Good luck with that.
But with Pie we don't need any exploit, the camera is fixed without any DRM manipulation.
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The exploit thread has indeed been going since May, but when I wrote the post in July there was still no easily accessible way for the average user to attempt the exploit.
Have you tried to back up your DRM keys with the exploit? Good luck with that.
But with Pie we don't need any exploit, the camera is fixed without any DRM manipulation.
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Appreciate the explanation. I haven't done DRM backup yet. I just got my XZ1C this week, so now I gain the knowledge and prepare for modifications. I wonder if I need the DRM backup for the future though, as I plan to use Resurrection Remix or AEX, either dedicated or Treble version. But I think I will try to back it up anyway just in case.
And what do you mean about Pie in the last sentence? With Pie and bootloader unlock we still loose TA partition and DRM, but the camera still works fine? Or what happens?
Doman said:
With Pie and bootloader unlock we still loose TA partition and DRM, but the camera still works fine? Or what happens?
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With Pie the camera works with unlocked bootloader, no fix required. So you can unlock and root and don't need any 'fix'
Sony obviously don't want anyone making money out of DRM (Xperiafix)