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H815 rooting questions

Hello,
I have had my G4 H815 locked to UKEE for a good few months now and I have been holding off on rooting as the official way of unlocking the bootloader I believe breaks the DRM keys and it was hinted that there was a small possibility than a nicer way may come about. It's not looking like that at the moment and I am now clucking to get my root apps and freedom back.
I have had and HTC Desire, Samsung S2 and Xperia Z1 all rooted many times and flashing multiple different things etc so I am by no means new to rooting but I am not a technological whizz kid and looking at the root methods for this, as with every new phone it seems, rooting methods are getting more difficult. My questions are;
1. Can anyone tell me what they have experienced not working when the bootloader gets unlocked? I understand it may just be video streaming? Can anyone confirm the likes of Netflix etc won't work? Any other apps / ill effects? I assume YouTube still works? I currently use Barclays banking app, that didn't work on old phone while that was rooted, I'm assuming with the bootloader unlocked it will never work again on G4?
2. Is Root ANY LG G4 Variant 100% Success Directives | Root Injection | Less Bricks the best root method to use? Or is it, as I guess [ROOT] TMO/VZW/ATT/SPRINT/INTL Root your LG G4 with Low Effort Root! the best to use? Or is there another you suggest that is easier / better / harder to destroy my phone?
3. Slightly O/T but being on EE they are extremely stingy with updates so I am still running 10C, I have seen about FW up to 10H or more. Is there somewhere that has the change logs of these different firmwares?

"I believe breaks the DRM keys"
This is true for the Sony Xperia devices, but not really for others that I know (Samsung S6 and HTC M9 included). I have unlocked the device on day 2, and everything works: YouTube, My own banking apps (they give me a warning tough that I am rooted, but working without issues), all camera functionality, video streaming (no Netflix here to check tough), IRDA, BT etc.
The banking checks for root (if you have SU access and not if the bootloader is unlocked), this can be hidden with the RootCloak app, but depends on the banking app itself. As I said, mine warns me that I am rooted, but everything works.
As for which is the easiest method, I prefer flashing SuperSU package with TWRP recovery, since the bootloader is unlocked. It's safe and failproof.
The other methods you listed are mainly for devices, which can't have their bootloaders unlocked.

Thanks. I know the Xperia devices broke drm keys so that the bravia engine etc didn't work. But at least with them you could backup drm keys and relock the boot loader. I read somewhere that the g4 breaks the keys but it was only really streaming type service's that may be effected.
Yea Barclays just straight up won't work and there rootcloak doesn't have an exploit to hide root from that as far as I could find.
I read somewhere on this earlier too that there is an unofficial unoficial bootloader unlock being worked on sounds like not far off. May just wait and see if that way comes to light soon and if it's a safer way and revertible for warranty purposes etc as it can't be done after accepting an update looks like.
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Trouble finding the right Threads

Hello there,
I have no Idea if this is the right place to ask.
I'm not a COMPLETE :angel: noob, i have the Z2 Succesfully Unlocked and Rooted, so i have used Flashtool before (But didn't Knew what DRM Keys were, so they're lost)
Sorry i'm not realy good with finding links n' stuff, aspecially that English isn't my native language i have some difficulty understanding some of the technical terms such as "dirtycow exploit"
I want to Root my Sony Z5P [E6853] [Android 7.1.1.] and i have trouble finding the Right Threads of Needed Software and Tutorials for :
1. How to Downgrade to what ROM via Flashtool so i can root the device to save The DRM Keys (Stock Rom links n'stuff)?
1.2. Heared there is a way to Unlock The Bootloader without losing the DRM Keys ("dirtycow exploit") What ever this is
2. How to Backup DRM Keys?
3. Unlock Bootloader (Done Before with the Z2, but it as been a while )
4. Custom Dual Recovery (TWRP)
6. Custom ROM (LinageOS Prefered) (i know how to flash a ROM, i just need the link for the latest Official or UNOfficial version )
if this is the wrong place for this kind of assingment, just move or delet it

No worries!
Dummbrotaffe said:
Hello there,
I have no Idea if this is the right place to ask.
I'm not a COMPLETE :angel: noob, i have the Z2 Succesfully Unlocked and Rooted, so i have used Flashtool before (But didn't Knew what DRM Keys were, so they're lost)
Sorry i'm not realy good with finding links n' stuff, aspecially that English isn't my native language i have some difficulty understanding some of the technical terms such as "dirtycow exploit"
I want to Root my Sony Z5P [E6853] [Android 7.1.1.] and i have trouble finding the Right Threads of Needed Software and Tutorials for :
1. How to Downgrade to what ROM via Flashtool so i can root the device to save The DRM Keys (Stock Rom links n'stuff)?
1.2. Heared there is a way to Unlock The Bootloader without losing the DRM Keys ("dirtycow exploit") What ever this is
2. How to Backup DRM Keys?
3. Unlock Bootloader (Done Before with the Z2, but it as been a while )
4. Custom Dual Recovery (TWRP)
6. Custom ROM (LinageOS Prefered) (i know how to flash a ROM, i just need the link for the latest Official or UNOfficial version )
if this is the wrong place for this kind of assingment, just move or delet it
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Hi! See the thread in the General section titled (7.1.1. FTF patched kernel, etc.). Follow those instructions exactly and you will have unlocked bootloader, and be rooted with custom recovery. Our phones no longer have warranty protection, so no worries about modifying now. The new kernel in that thread, along with other new kernels, have DRM Fix integrated in them, so you don't lose your DRM keys with them (or you do lose them, but the kernel tricks your system into thinking the keys are still intact. My phone still shows DRM keys intact though I've unlocked bootloader, rooted and with custom recovery. Everything works as it should. I did backup my DRM keys when I was on android 6.0.1, but you must return to the android version you were on when you backed up your keys if you want to restore the keys. I didn't want to do that, and with newer kernels no problem. If you're already on android 7.1.1., probably don't need to flash the FTF. Start at step #13, get unlock code from Sony Developers, and follow steps. Make sure to first install all necessary drivers on your Windows or Mac version and test before starting down the path. Check that thread out and enjoy your "new" enhanced phone!

Question on DRM Keys and Unlocking bootloader

So I heard that unlocking the bootloader would remove DRM keys. So my question is what are the limitations of a device without DRM keys?
The reason I am asking this is that Sony pretty much abandoned Australian Z5P and never updated it to 7.1.1 or any update apart from the first 7.0 update. So because of this I'm thinking of flashing this ROM. Also, this is the right TWRP for Z5P right? My Z5P is the E6853 version. I haven't root/flash any rom on android in a long time so decided to get back to it now that my Z5P warranty has expired!

you can always backup your ta partition first before unlocking bootloader or it will be gone forever. i want to try that rom too. searching for best ways to backup drm keys. I heard that if you lost your drm keys, phone will be much likely to have bugs and errors.

Ron.ryan said:
you can always backup your ta partition first before unlocking bootloader or it will be gone forever. i want to try that rom too. searching for best ways to backup drm keys. I heard that if you lost your drm keys, phone will be much likely to have bugs and errors.
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Hmmmm I heard loss functionality on camera and sony apps but apparently there's drm emulation or something like that in that ROM. I was thinking of backing up DRM keys too but it seem that it would have to downgrade to android 6.0 first, quite a hassle I guess it would be worth it. Still not sure where to find older firmware though.

[Q] [Root] Rooting questions: missing features and revert process

Hi guys, I'm considering rooting my phone, however, since I'm new to the LG world, I'd like to ask if the process causes any missing features, like with Samsung (e-fuse blown up, Samsung Pay, Health etc. not working anymore) or Sony (DRM keys erased, some camera features disabled etc.).
Another related question: is it possible to 100% revert the rooting process, relocking the bootloader and flashing the stock firmware, with no evidence left of previous rooting?

Every rooting breaks safetynet etc, so you must be aware of that. Every app which detects root access will not work.
LG G7 after unlocking bootloader display information "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Lock the bootloader. Press Power to pause boot." which continues boot after few socends.
I think it's possible to 100% revert rooting process. I didn't see any info with bootloader state in fastboot mode or something else. Just that screen at boot process which i think will vanish after relock bootloader.
If i'm wrong somewhere, then please correct me.

If u use magisk most apps will not detect root.
Magisk also makes safty-net pass
Pockemon/ingress and other games running on unitu wont start.
But you can say godbye to your drm Keys.
And xposed whill tigger all root detection.
But u can always revert by just flashing a unpatched Boot no nead to relock

maydayind said:
If u use magisk most apps will not detect root.
Magisk also makes safty-net pass
Pockemon/ingress and other games running on unitu wont start.
But you can say godbye to your drm Keys.
And xposed whill tigger all root detection.
But u can always revert by just flashing a unpatched Boot no nead to relock
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Thanks, but regarding DRM keys, do we really have them in the LG G7, like for example in the Sony Xperia phones? With these phones, I know that if you lose your DRM keys, some features are disabled / limited (don't remember exactly which, something to do with the camera and display).
If we do have DRM keys in the LG G7, which features may be lost by deleting them? Is there a way to backup the keys before rooting?

Imaging and rooting

Hi XDA
I have a son with Asperger syndrome and that give parents sometimes unusual task to solve.
He got a Sony xz2 compact, but he refuses to use a phone until the camera and google services are disabled, do to security lags. He wants to remove the system camera software to make sure no one can exploit the camera.
In other words, he wants to be so anonymous and hacker free as possible - and the camera is a big issue for him.
And yes, I know is possible to disable the camera in Sony configuration (and it's done) but that is not enough.
I hope getting some help to find a solution this two tasks:
1) How to get or make an image of the phone to store/save in my pc so it can be restored if needed.
2) How to root the xz2 compact and uninstall the camera
I will really appreciate some help in this issue.
(sorry my English)
Regards.

1. There is not much you can do, backup related on a Sony phone with locked bootloader. You can use google backup, if you want, but even Sony's solution won't work on a phone with Android Pie, after bootloader is unlocked (it would, if you are on Oreo and you would apply drm-fix after unlocking). Almost all other solutions need root, which you don't have on a locked phone.
2. In this thread you will find a step-by-step guide to install twrp recovery and root (by flashing Magisk) and the download for twrp recovery, made by @MartinX3
I won't link the recovery file itself, because it depends on the way you want to proceed. You can use Sonys stock rom or you can install aosp/omnirom.
In your case i would use aosp or omnirom, because it comes without google crap and it is pure Android. You only need to delete/rename the camera with a root explorer and you are good to go.
But i'm sure, @MartinX3 can tell you more about aosp or omnirom and how to flash it, because i have not used it yet. Anyway, camera is not finished on aosp/omni, so you won't loose very much.

old.splatterhand said:
1. There is not much you can do, backup related on a Sony phone with locked bootloader. You can use google backup, if you want, but even Sony's solution won't work on a phone with Android Pie, after bootloader is unlocked (it would, if you are on Oreo and you would apply drm-fix after unlocking). Almost all other solutions need root, which you don't have on a locked phone.
2. In this thread you will find a step-by-step guide to install twrp recovery and root (by flashing Magisk) and the download for twrp recovery, made by @MartinX3
I won't link the recovery file itself, because it depends on the way you want to proceed. You can use Sonys stock rom or you can install aosp/omnirom.
In your case i would use aosp or omnirom, because it comes without google crap and it is pure Android. You only need to delete/rename the camera with a root explorer and you are good to go.
But i'm sure, @MartinX3 can tell you more about aosp or omnirom and how to flash it, because i have not used it yet. Anyway, camera is not finished on aosp/omni, so you won't loose very much.
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Thanks for the useful information. I'm not very firm at the Android version (oreo or pie) - but the phone is a Sony Experia xz2 model H8324 and Android ver. 8.0.0 (patch level april 1, 2018). Hope this make sense

This is my first sony, so i'm not the "most helpful hand", i think.
Backup related, if you use sony backup before unlock on oreo, you can flash drmfix after unlock and then you should be able to use sony backup to restore your data.
If this is successful, you are rooted and you should be able to use Titanium Backup.
But as sony newbie i don't know how far sonys backup solution goes.
Anyway, i'll recommend in your case a rom like aosp or omni, because there are no Google things in it.

Why not cover the cameras with stickers if that's the biggest issue? You'll have to root the phone to completely disable all the G Apps, some of the firmware versions allow you to completely disable the G services - if you trust it.

You can use pm uninstall command thru adb shell. This way the app gets removed for the user, and thus seems totally removed. The apk itself do still remain in the system folder, and can be reinstalled if wanted, but can't be launched. This method do not need rooting either.
You can't make and image of the phone, at least not without rooting it first. But that will break some stuff, like camera, and that can NOT be restored in ANY way (drm keys are lost forever). For most (all?) Xperia devices there are images available for flashing with FlashTool/Xperifirm, but note that this will not recover the lost drm keys if you unlocked the bootloader in the first place.