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Hi Guys ,
can I unroot to get warranty back? Never ever flashed a custom rom nor I unlcoked bootloader.. Furthermroe I want to know If rooting is verfifable?
Thanks in advance!
As long as you don't tell them I guess. However if you need to unlock your bootloader too for any reason they will need to know and thus it will invalidate your warranty. If you just want root etc then it should not be an issue. It's more of a moral issue really. If you do a repair in PC Companion it will return the phone to factory defaults and they should not be able to tell.
btw root doesn't void the warranty..you can still claim the warranty even if your phone is rooted.
arpith.fbi said:
btw root doesn't void the warranty..you can still claim the warranty even if your phone is rooted.
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Not strictly true, Sony don't recommend rooting hence no official way to root..... So yes you would lose your warranty but flash using pc companion and root is gone.
Unlocking bootloader will lose your warranty either officially our by unofficial ways.
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I think that is good place to ask:
how far I can go without touching bootloader? root - ok, I know.
But CWM, flashing zips/ROMs? Yep, there is so many tutorials, for so many versions and cases. I'm unable to read everything and need answer from someone who 'just know it'
even if ur phone is not rooted unlocking bootloader voids ur warranty .. U can always get ur warranty back by flashing generic firmware using flashtool....... And ofcourse u can relock it using flashtool...
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TigerStyleZ said:
Hi Guys ,
can I unroot to get warranty back? Never ever flashed a custom rom nor I unlcoked bootloader.. Furthermroe I want to know If rooting is verfifable?
Thanks in advance!
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hey tigerstylezz..
dude, you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader..and unlocking boot loader voids your warranty,
go to google and search how to root arc s without unlocking bootloader..there will be a forum from androidauthority.com..just go to that one
root your arc s using the method..this will not void warranty or unlock your bootloader..it will still be locked..
so now download a app from the market called xparts..specially made for xperia phones...open it and it will ask for superuser permissions..
select allow..and then install custom recovery using the app..now that you have custom recovery installed, you can now install a few custom roms to your xperia arc s like jelly sanwhich...just skip the flashing kernel part in instructions of installation of rom..now flash rom using custom recovery..unlocking your bootloader only allows you to flash new kernels...so some roms work on stock ics kernel of xperia arc s
some of those roms are..jj's hybrid rom, jelly sandwhich, xperia ice bean and search more roms that work on locked bootloader on arc s on xda forums..and if you wish to unlock your bootloader.. you just do that and then you can unlock it by flashing a .ftf file on your device..just search it on google as xperia arc s relock bootloader.ftf file and download it and flash it through xperia flashtool...
if any problem or a quetion just ask me ...
plzz hit thanks if i helped:cyclops::cyclops:
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As long as you don't tell them I guess. However if you need to unlock your bootloader too for any reason they will need to know and thus it will invalidate your warranty. If you just want root etc then it should not be an issue. It's more of a moral issue really. If you do a repair in PC Companion it will return the phone to factory defaults and they should not be able to tell.
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this only happens in india lol:victory:
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wzearsdcx said:
I think that is good place to ask:
how far I can go without touching bootloader? root - ok, I know.
But CWM, flashing zips/ROMs? Yep, there is so many tutorials, for so many versions and cases. I'm unable to read everything and need answer from someone who 'just know it'
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i have explained it all man in this thread just read that and you will know everything mate
wzearsdcx said:
I think that is good place to ask:
how far I can go without touching bootloader? root - ok, I know.
But CWM, flashing zips/ROMs? Yep, there is so many tutorials, for so many versions and cases. I'm unable to read everything and need answer from someone who 'just know it'
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Flashing zips (which contain themes/mods) with cwm you only need root.
There are very limited roms available that will install with unlocked bootloader,I think only pureness Rom is available, you need unlocked bootloader to install custom kernels which the custom roms support.
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Thanks for all the Answers - Yes I know that unlocking Bootloader and Rooting are two different things... I just asked if it is verfifable by Sony if you had rooted your device? Isn´t there any Hidden file saved in the Ramdisk or whether where it saves the Permission Lock? And if not - during the UPDATE Process ON SEUS OR PCCompanion - don´t they SAVE any .Log or something and send it to the Servers, with the IMEI? I knot that I can just usually flash back and things.. Just wanted to know if Sony can find out that I ve rooted ?
BTW: For root .587 I have to flash a kernel (FTF) Downgrade - and then Root - and Upgrade it. So you can Flash Kernels.
I just come from the X10 --> Arc S which is way better I think( Still love the X10 , but Arc S my new love)
@wzordnaec
You can flash Themes etc.. which are realiable to your curent ROm - you can flash MODS , apps everything , that doesnt requires Unlocked bootloader
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sir i want to know that
if i root my micromax a87 with software like unlockroot
and again i unroot it with that software only
warranty of my phon will lost
as rooting losts warranty
can i gain back the warranty by rooting
or is there software to unroot and gain warranty
plz repy my request
yours user
TigerStyleZ said:
Hi Guys ,
can I unroot to get warranty back? Never ever flashed a custom rom nor I unlcoked bootloader.. Furthermroe I want to know If rooting is verfifable?
Thanks in advance!
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if you rooted your phone without unlocking the bootloader just flash a clean firmware to get back your warranty
if you unlocked the bootloader then there is no chance to get back your warranty
ash-ta said:
if you rooted your phone without unlocking the bootloader just flash a clean firmware to get back your warranty
if you unlocked the bootloader then there is no chance to get back your warranty
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Hi All,
Nice info.
Although I've been on some scenario where my handset wont boot up, so I cant revert my ROM & relock my bootloader.
Turns out it was hardware failure and after fixing it, the tech guy found I was using custom ROM, hence my waranty were void
Hello XDA Community
i have a question, when i root my xperia s as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2417672
then i still have my DRM Keys or they lost?
and how is the cance to brick my phone with this method?
thanks for your answer!
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Hello XDA Community
i have a question, when i root my xperia s as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2417672
then i still have my DRM Keys or they lost?
and how is the cance to brick my phone with this method?
thanks for your answer!
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Well the Link is broken but if you root your phone VIA Exploits, aka bin4ry root , then you will not lose your DRM keys, the only ways to lose your DRM Keys , is to Unlock your bootloader, if this method includes installing a Previous version kernel (elf file) then yes you will have to unlock youur bootloader
there is a way to back up your TA partition , but you will have to search though the development section
You only loose DRM when you unlock bootloader.
You cant loose it in any other way.
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so, to root my phone with the method i posted, i have to flash my kernel back to an old version, then i must root and then i must flash back the new kernel, so i cant loose my drm keys with this method?
here is the link to the root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
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so, to root my phone with the method i posted, i have to flash my kernel back to an old version, then i must root and then i must flash back the old kernel, so i cant loose my drm keys with this method?
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Well to flash any Kernel you must have a unlocked bootloader (not sure if it matters if its a FTF file kernel)
unlocking your bootloader removes your DRM keys, you can RELOCK your bootloader but you will not have your DRM keys unless you backed them up
(like said unlocking your bootloader can wipe your TA partition which contains the DRM keys)
EDIT - it says in big and blue , FOR UNLOCKED AND LOCKED BOOTLOADERS
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Well to flash any Kernel you must have a unlocked bootloader (not sure if it matters if its a FTF file kernel)
unlocking your bootloader removes your DRM keys, you can RELOCK your bootloader but you will not have your DRM keys unless you backed them up
(like said unlocking your bootloader can wipe your TA partition which contains the DRM keys)
EDIT - it says in big and blue , FOR UNLOCKED AND LOCKED BOOTLOADERS
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my bootloader is already unlocked from factory, so i can use this method without loosing my drm keys, and when i install a custom android version, i keep my drm keys too?
XperiaRootFan said:
my bootloader is already unlocked from factory, so i can use this method without loosing my drm keys, and when i install a custom android version, i keep my drm keys too?
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well tell me if bravia engnine works (images look clearer , brigher, blah) , Bravia Engine depends on DRM keys, now when a device is unlocked from factory then im not sure if it has DRM keys
and even if your bootloader is locked then ROOTING VIA that method should work either way, drm keys kept too
XperiaRootFan said:
my bootloader is already unlocked from factory, so i can use this method without loosing my drm keys, and when i install a custom android version, i keep my drm keys too?
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How come your bootloader was already unlocked by factory?
It is impossible.
Are you sure you see "bootloader unlocked: yes"? Not "booloader unlock allowed: yes"?
Envious_Data said:
well tell me if bravia engnine works (images look clearer , brigher, blah) , Bravia Engine depends on DRM keys, now when a device is unlocked from factory then im not sure if it has DRM keys
and even if your bootloader is locked then ROOTING VIA that method should work either way, drm keys kept too
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Im confused my bootloader is unlocked because its show´d in the service menu
for the first time i have too root and then unlock my bootloader? i can use the Bravia engine, i have a stock rom
XperiaRootFan said:
Im confused my bootloader is unlocked because its show´d in the service menu
for the first time i have too root and then unlock my bootloader? i can use the Bravia engine, i have a stock rom
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not can you use it , DOES it work?
my XS when i bought it said Rooting status Bootloader unlocked = yes, although saying that bootloader was not unlocked
unlocking my bootloader means, that i have root rights or?
in my service menu is bootloader unlock allowed yes
so, i want the information, i want to keep my DRM Keys, so are they lost when i flash a new kernel version? because i have to flash back the kernel to root my phone and then i can flash back the new kernel, so do i keep my DRM keys or they lost now?
XperiaRootFan said:
unlocking my bootloader means, that i have root rights or?
in my service menu is bootloader unlock allowed yes
so, i want the information, i want to keep my DRM Keys, so are they lost when i flash a new kernel version? because i have to flash back the kernel to root my phone and then i can flash back the new kernel, so do i keep my DRM keys or they lost now?
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rooting your devices keeps your bootloader locked, also drm keys
flashing a stock kernel does not need unlock bootloader
flashing custom kernel will need unlock bootloader
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Stock kernels are signed by sony, and locked bootloader can boot signed kernels.
That means you can flash any stock kernel anytime with locked bl.
Unlocked bl is required to flash custom kernels, and so that custom kernel ARE not signed by sony.
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Hi.... I have bought recently Sony xperia M dual C2005 and I want to install large games (asphalt8/mc4/etc..)
but there is only 1 gb in internal memory
I searched too much but no way to install them on SDcard without rooting
please if there is a way to install large games on xperia M without rooting help me
I have some Question:
1- HOW to root Xperia M without unlocking Bootloader.
1- can i use Sony updates (if announced) ?
2- can i unroot it in order to use warranty ?
3- can i backup my current android os and then if i have problem to restore that?
4- if i have a problem can i restore factory default?
Please I want a guide to root Xperia M without unlocking Bootloader.
Sorry for asking many things Im not experienced in neither root nor android
thanks
You don't need to unlock the bootloader in order to root xperia M.
Of course you can take backups and use them to restore your data, thats what they are doing.
stamatis said:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader in order to root xperia M.
Of course you can take backups and use them to restore your data, thats what they are doing.
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great but which method . what about framaroot ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450265
will this method unlock the bootloader ?
bahrawy500 said:
great but which method . what about framaroot ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450265
will this method unlock the bootloader ?
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
No, framaroot doesn't unlock your bootloader.
stamatis said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
No, framaroot doesn't unlock your bootloader.
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last question please how to unroot ?
and if i can use the warranty after unroot
bahrawy500 said:
last question please how to unroot ?
and if i can use the warranty after unroot
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I haven't unroot any device i owned.
I think you can do it with framaroot. Search for more info.
If you restore back to stock you wont be rooted...
Yes if your phone is in stock without root without unlocked bootloader your can use your warranty.
Hi there, ive been searching for guides for last few days for locked bootloader root on Z1 Compact on .757 Kitkat and every guide seems to be different or out of date, either jumping to other out of date tutorials or needing several downgrades?
Can i just run DualRecovery installer and have root on 757 or do i need to downgrade several Android versions back to early JB and then root and reinstall newer versions using root up to 757 again?
I mostly want to backup my TA folder and then can mess with phone properly but it seems a long winded process of downgrading and upgrading several GB of Android versions just to get root? How does root even survive if upgrading again?
So what is the easiest way to root on .757 so can backup TA then unlock bootloader? Do i need to downgrade to early JB to rooot or is there a current tool for 757?
Ive been messing with my Nexus 7 2013 since launch so not a complete noob when it comes to rooting and unlocking bootloaders, just the route to root for backing up TA isnt so clear for this Z1Compact on 757.
Thanks for help!
The reason for downgrading is purley so you can root the phone without unlocking your bootloader so that you can backup your ta and drm keys.
When that's done you are safe with the ta and drm. Then you can put whatever version in and unlock bootloader and root. Rooting on the newer versions can't be done without unlocked bootloader as far as I've understood this.
Me however just skipped the backup procedure and just unlocked and rooted. My ta and drm ain't backed up.
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Once ive downgraded to root and backed up TA/DRM, can i upgrade to pre-rooted .757 without unlocking bootloader still? Or to have a locked bootloader once back to .757 to turn all the drm/TA features back on?
Is it possible to have locked bootloader, root and proper TA/DRM features enabled while on .757 currently?
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Is it possible to have locked bootloader, root and proper TA/DRM features enabled while on .757 currently?
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Yes, just downgrade, install dual recovery, upgrade to pre-rooted .757 FW, then Backup TA (in tha case in future you will want unlock bootlader), done. Fully working rooted phone with DRM intact.
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Yes, just downgrade, install dual recovery, upgrade to pre-rooted .757 FW, then Backup TA (in tha case in future you will want unlock bootlader), done. Fully working rooted phone with DRM intact.
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Sweet thanks!
I take it with downgrading i just let flashtool overwrite everything, or is there things i need to skip to preserve TA?
Sorry for all the questions but the tutorials all vary slightly.
gerg81 said:
Sweet thanks!
I take it with downgrading i just let flashtool overwrite everything, or is there things i need to skip to preserve TA?
Sorry for all the questions but the tutorials all vary slightly.
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Yes, in Flashtool do not "Exclude" anything and Wipe Data, Cache and Appslog. The TA have nothing to do with flashing so you can flash how much you want and they be there intact, they will be wiped when you will unlock your bootloader only.
Few Tips:
To backup TA use the only app recommended from HERE , and do a Backup TA before Unlock Bootloader and one Backup TA after Unlock bootloader (after unlock bootloader there will be no more DRM keys), but if you do 2 Backup you will be able to switch between Locked and Unlocked Bootloader just by Restoring the Backups, Backup before Unlock will Lock your bootloader, Backup after Unlock will Unlock your bootloader. Do not Relock your bootloader with Custom kernels because you will brick your phone.
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Z1 Compact on .757 Kitkat !
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Two points
A quick search shows there is no direct root for 757 FTF, secondly the Z1 Compact forum is here. Please ask questions in the correct device forum
gregbradley said:
Two points
A quick search shows there is no direct root for 757 FTF, secondly the Z1 Compact forum is here. Please ask questions in the correct device forum
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You are right, I saw that but I didn't mind...lol..
Sweet thanks guys, i managed to get .757 rooted with locked bootloader at last.
Id had a looks for the Z1 Compact forum initially but couldnt find it on the main page?
eclyptos said:
Yes, just downgrade, install dual recovery, upgrade to pre-rooted .757 FW, then Backup TA (in tha case in future you will want unlock bootlader), done. Fully working rooted phone with DRM intact.
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How can i know if my DRM keys are intact or not.. Recently I have restored my TA partition and locked the bootloader..but how can I be sure if the DRM keys are working or intact?
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503)
coolkoushik07 said:
How can i know if my DRM keys are intact or not.. Recently I have restored my TA partition and locked the bootloader..but how can I be sure if the DRM keys are working or intact?
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503)
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Type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to Service test > Security, if you have in all strings [Key OK][Active] they are all good, if you have [Unknown Error] the DRM keys are lost.
I post mine with UB.
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Type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to Service test > Security, if you have in all strings [Key OK][Active] they are all good, if you have [Unknown Error] the DRM keys are lost.
I post mine with UB.
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Thanks all are intact...
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503)
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Thanks all are intact...
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503)
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Thanx then..
Dear XDA Community,
I have an Xperia M C1905 and I have checked the service info menu and it shows "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes" so I can unlock bootloader but I have heard that unlocking bootloader can cause the phone to bootloop. So I want to know how to unlock the bootloader, root this phone and add a custom recovery. I don't know whether I should take a TA Partition backup or not. I do own an xperia SP which I have but it is broken so the Xperia M C1905 will have to be used for the time being. Can someone from the forum show me the right links for unlocking bootloader, root, custom recovery. A set of instructions to follow since looking at the forum I got no idea which guide to follow for this phone.
Currently this phone requires the bootloader to be unlocked without causing a bootloop to happen.
It is currently running android 4.3 stock - Build Number: 15.4.A.1.9
I'm a noob at this since the last time I unlocked bootloader and added custom rom to the xperia SP was like 4 years ago
First of all you need to root your device, search on google about towelroot app / apk to get su binary.
After you get notifications about your device is rooted, go to playstore and search about SuperSU and install it.
After install, you need to backup your TA warranty to safe your warranty if you want to unlock bootloader, look at this link for how to do it https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
After that, you can unlock your bootloader with this way https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622.
After you unlock your bootloader, you maybe get problem with bootloop. You only need to re-flash your firmware (ftf) with flashtool with full wipe data and cache, after flash your device is boot up sucessfully with unlocked bootloader.
for recovery maybe you can use this if you want to work with stock ROM https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494793 during FOTA recovery can't use on stock ROM you can use that recovery for this section.
That's all i think, if you still need ask just ask it
Hello Nicklas,
I followed your guide by doing step 1 and step 2 and I used root checker to verify root and I now have root on my phone, but it won't allow me to take a backup of the TA Partition on my phone. I now have this issue which prevents me from taking a backup of TA Partition.
Following message from cmd on my computer shows:Waiting for USB Debugging...OK
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FIND TA PARTITION
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Partition found!
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BACKUP TA PARTITION
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dd: can't open '/sdcard/backupTA.img': No such file or directory
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INTEGRITY CHECK
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FAILED - Backup does not match TA Partition. Please try again.
*** Backup unsuccessful. ***
It is no longer needed as I had to do a software repair via sony companion and followed the steps all over again, it is now working running lineage os rom unofficial android 7.1.2 with Mimori Kernel including TWRP recovery. It is so much better than running stock 4.3 from sony. I still need to find a way to save battery life on this phone, i need a balanced performance with battery life. Does anyone know which rom provides perfomance and battery life? Already tried lineage os, RR Remix Rom, Stryflex Rom, XOSP Rom and Slim 7 or Slim Rom?