Just wondering when root will be available for MM? Any ideas or suggestions?
asilviug said:
Just wondering when root will be available for MM? Any ideas or suggestions?
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There is if you're willing to unlock the bootloader
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KbaB.BroS said:
There is if you're willing to unlock the bootloader
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Ok. I will search the forum. Is the root procedure available on MM or does it require a downgrade to LP?
asilviug said:
Ok. I will search the forum. Is the root procedure available on MM or does it require a downgrade to LP?
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It's available on MM. Beware that unlocking bootloader you lose your DRM keys and therefore certain features.
You unlock bootloader, flash custom kernel and recovery, flash Supersu in recovery and you're rooted.
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KbaB.BroS said:
It's available on MM. Beware that unlocking bootloader you lose your DRM keys and therefore certain features.
You unlock bootloader, flash custom kernel and recovery, flash Supersu in recovery and you're rooted.
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Ok. Can you name some "certain functions"? Is the procedure reversible? Can I save / recover my DRM keys?
asilviug said:
Ok. Can you name some "certain functions"? Is the procedure reversible? Can I save / recover my DRM keys?
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Xreality, software processing in low light camera and more things which I cannot remember.
DRM recovering or restoring is not possible for now, there aren't any known ways to backup them and you cannot restore someone else's if you find one, because every key is unique to every phone.
Fortunately, someone made a zip for flashing in recovery to simulate DRM keys and give you those lost features back.
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KbaB.BroS said:
Xreality, software processing in low light camera and more things which I cannot remember.
DRM recovering or restoring is not possible for now, there aren't any known ways to backup them and you cannot restore someone else's if you find one, because every key is unique to every phone.
Fortunately, someone made a zip for flashing in recovery to simulate DRM keys and give you those lost features back.
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Not looking good at all. I shall wait for better options then. Do you have any idea how long it will take? Weeks, Months?
asilviug said:
Not looking good at all. I shall wait for better options then. Do you have any idea how long it will take? Weeks, Months?
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Nope
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hello,
I bought xperia arc some days ago.
I want to unlock it bootloader. I read much about benefits of unlocking. But i want to know about -ves. If we lose DRM will we able to use FB inside xperia. Will i able to got official update? And any other Cone of unlocking bootloader.
Any help will be highly appreciated.
rizwanzz said:
If we lose DRM will we able to use FB inside xperia. Will i able to got official update?
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If you're staying on stock ROM or any other stock based ROM, it'll work.
Yes, if you relock your BL and update via PCC/SEUS.
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No needed to relock, like some hours after SE release an update, the guys of XDA can release to you the rom.
Velcis Ribeiro said:
No needed to relock, like some hours after SE release an update, the guys of XDA can release to you the rom.
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He asked for official update & so he have to relock his BL.
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If I unlock my bootloader and flash custom kernel on stock rom,Will Ilumination bar still work?
Also is it worthy to unlock bootloader considering the risks & disadvantages?
Thanks
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RISHI RAJ said:
If I unlock my bootloader and flash custom kernel on stock rom,Will Ilumination bar still work?
Also is it worthy to unlock bootloader considering the risks & disadvantages?
Thanks
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Yes, the light band will still work.
Considering you have read the pros and cons of unlocking bootloader, I say that you should go for it since after that you can flash so many good ROMs available for our phone. Also if you want to re-recieve the OTA updates, bootloader re-locking is a rather simple process. The only downside of unlocking bootloader is that your DRM keys will be lost forever which simply means that your warranty will be void. But trust me bro, if you follow all the steps of flashing, their is no chance that you wil everl need to send your phone to the service center.
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abhinn124 said:
Yes, the light band will still work.
Considering you have read the pros and cons of unlocking bootloader, I say that you should go for it since after that you can flash so many good ROMs available for our phone. Also if you want to re-recieve the OTA updates, bootloader re-locking is a rather simple process. The only downside of unlocking bootloader is that your DRM keys will be lost forever which simply means that your warranty will be void. But trust me bro, if you follow all the steps of flashing, their is no chance that you wil everl need to send your phone to the service center.
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Can u provide the link for step by step guide
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RISHI RAJ said:
Can u provide the link for step by step guide
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
This is Doomlord's tutorial for unlocking and relocking bootloader officially.
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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Kaml.Sarao said:
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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DanDare_77 said:
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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As the title says, I was wondering if it was possible to have recovery without unlocking the bootloader. I know that sony phones have recovery.img unified with boot.img and that is not possible to flash custom kernels with a LB. But on old xperia U there was a way to have recovery without needing to unlock the bootloader.
Thanks in advance
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giober98 said:
As the title says, I was wondering if it was possible to have recovery without unlocking the bootloader. I know that sony phones have recovery.img unified with boot.img and that is not possible to flash custom kernels with a LB. But on old xperia U there was a way to have recovery without needing to unlock the bootloader.
Thanks in advance
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Take a look into here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
einfachgaer said:
Take a look into here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Thanks a lot dude!
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Hey guys,
I was just wondering if someone found a way to root the xperia Z5 premium running on marshmallow 6.0.1
Unlock boot loader with flashtool. Flash this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3355369. Simplest way
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but if flash with this method have not lost Drm keys?
first, you have to flash android 5.X any version
second, make a root kernel or download one
third, unlocked bootloader your devices
fourth, flash android 6.0.1 and flash root kernel
finish ! enjoy your root devices
Well... The method I mentioned has the DRM simulation included. Read some in the tread if you are unsure.
Not sure why you should mess with 5.x before rooting... I rooted directly when unlocking 6.0.0 and downloading the 6.0.1 version with flashtool.
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tommy1616 said:
first, you have to flash android 5.X any version
second, make a root kernel or download one
third, unlocked bootloader your devices
fourth, flash android 6.0.1 and flash root kernel
finish ! enjoy your root devices
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The reason for flashing android 5.X is only if you've not already unlocked the bootloader and decided on taking a TA backup so you can restore the phone to stock in the future
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swejuggalo said:
Well... The method I mentioned has the DRM simulation included. Read some in the tread if you are unsure.
Not sure why you should mess with 5.x before rooting... I rooted directly when unlocking 6.0.0 and downloading the 6.0.1 version with flashtool.
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KbaB.BroS said:
The reason for flashing android 5.X is only if you've not already unlocked the bootloader and decided on taking a TA backup so you can restore the phone to stock in the future
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You can fully reactivate your drm keys as well on an unlocked bootloader (so not just emulate and for restore to stock) if you backed up your TA with iovyroot on LL by flashing restore-drm-keys.ftf