Can someone link something to help me please?
I've researched but couldn't find anything for the Z1
Thanks in advance
SpawnCube said:
Can someone link something to help me please?
I've researched but couldn't find anything for the Z1
Thanks in advance
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This should give you all the info that you need:
To lock the bootloader you need to have your own TA backup. If you don't have it your bootloader CANNOT be locked. You can't use other people's TA backup either as it is unique to every device.
If you have the backup just flash the firmware on which the backup was made and use the same app as you used to backup TA to restore it.
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Hello,
I was wondering, is that a good idea to unlock my bootloader? I like to try new things with my phone and such
All opinions are welcome.
Sincerely
Alex
wuggy said:
Hello,
I was wondering, is that a good idea to unlock my bootloader? I like to try new things with my phone and such
All opinions are welcome.
Sincerely
Alex
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i am also in a similar situation like you. backup your TA partition first before you unlock, to re-enable the DRM features if u wish to relock the phone. now i dunno if the sync with my gmail account alone would restore all my app data,contacts etc. so for that i also make their backup using android backup utility or pc companion from time to time.(u must know once u unlock the BL u will have the internal memory wiped )
dhiman33 said:
i am also in a similar situation like you. backup your TA partition first before you unlock, to re-enable the DRM features if u wish to relock the phone. now i dunno if the sync with my gmail account alone would restore all my app data,contacts etc. so for that i also make their backup using android backup utility or pc companion from time to time.(u must know once u unlock the BL u will have the internal memory wiped )
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yea, i dont have anything on phone atm, just flashed back on stock
with what i should backup my TA ?
and what do you mean by TA ?
wuggy said:
yea, i dont have anything on phone atm, just flashed back on stock
with what i should backup my TA ?
and what do you mean by TA ?
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AFAIK, TA partition is where all ur DRM keys are stored. U can backup and restore the TA partition using Backup TA utility. (search on google/xda)
Warning: don't restore another Sp's TA partition as it will hard brick your phone.
wuggy said:
yea, i dont have anything on phone atm, just flashed back on stock
with what i should backup my TA ?
and what do you mean by TA ?
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Use the search function. And if you unlock the bootloader always keep a copy of your TA partition.
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hi
my camera dont work becuse unlock bootloader and i dont have TA backup
so i think if any someone can do backup from TWRP recovery and up to site and i download it and install it.. will be work
someone can do this for me ?
i will whant try this and dont scare from hard break
tnx
z1l said:
hi
my camera dont work becuse unlock bootloader and i dont have TA backup
so i think if any someone can do backup from TWRP recovery and up to site and i download it and install it.. will be work
someone can do this for me ?
i will whant try this and dont scare from hard break
tnx
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No. If you unlocked the bootloader without backing up the TA partition you are out of luck. A TWRP backup won't help you. And if you try and restore the TA partition from someone else's phone you will HARD BRICK your device. There is nothing you can do except wait and pray that Sony fixes the bootloader issue and when they do somehow your camera will work again.
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as i was surfing on net i found this http://developer.sonymobile.com/2014/07/14/sonys-unlock-boot-loader-service-now-improved/ so my question is can we unlock boot loader directly without taking TA backup now ? i m non rooted device so any one please can confirm me ?
and small doubt again i was rooted device before 2 month that time i take TA backup on 4.3 kitkat after that i updated to 4.4 kitkat pure stock not even rooted now so can i use old TA backup now if i want to restore my drm keys or my 1st question is enough to solve my problem ?
pradatta said:
as i was surfing on net i found this http://developer.sonymobile.com/2014/07/14/sonys-unlock-boot-loader-service-now-improved/ so my question is can we unlock boot loader directly without taking TA backup now ? i m non rooted device so any one please can confirm me ?
and small doubt again i was rooted device before 2 month that time i take TA backup on 4.3 kitkat after that i updated to 4.4 kitkat pure stock not even rooted now so can i use old TA backup now if i want to restore my drm keys or my 1st question is enough to solve my problem ?
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DRM keys are unique for your your device no matter on which firmware you backup it.
You just need to backup it one time and that's it...
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funky0308 said:
DRM keys are unique for your your device no matter on which firmware you backup it.
You just need to backup it one time and that's it...
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oh my friend u again helped me thanks but what about my 1st question mate ? is it now not need to take TA backup for our z1 with improved sony procedure ?
pradatta said:
oh my friend u again helped me thanks but what about my 1st question mate ? is it now not need to take TA backup for our z1 with improved sony procedure ?
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I would recommend that you take a TA partition backup if you want to unlock the bootloader, that way it is very easy to relock and restore the DRM keys.
You have always been able to unlock without taking the TA backup, but if you have done it once, then its fine, you never need to do it again
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
mcjez15 said:
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
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look in the general thread 5 lines down it's all there for you ,hope this helps you, sorry bud 6 line down, regards and make sure you make a TA backup before unlocking,
mcjez15 said:
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
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follow my signature
can you give me the link sir..please
gregbradley said:
follow my signature
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sir can you give me link i cant find for 4.4.4 sir how to unlock bootloader i am already rooted..
I have already reported this to the mods to move this thread as its nothing to do with development.
In the mean time
if you want to unlock your boot follow this
http://bit.ly/1cebNlh
Also you may find "search" as an advantage.
gregbradley said:
I have already reported this to the mods to move this thread as its nothing to do with development.
In the mean time
if you want to unlock your boot follow this
http://bit.ly/1cebNlh
Also you may find "search" as an advantage.
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what does sir?
"Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
Why dont you search before asking? I wanna tell you some problem after unlock bootloader:
4.2: Camera doesnot work (BIONZ is disabled)
4.3: X-Reality doesnot work, camera still work
4.4: X-Reality + Camera still work
BUT DRM KEYS ON TA PARTITION WILL LOSS FOREVER IF YOU DO NOT BACKUP BEFORE UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, AND ALSO YOUR WARRANTY.
i dont have the warranty anymore so 4.4.4 is the best to unlock cause x-reality and camera still works?
can you help me unlocking sir?
The help had already been given. Follow the link I posted above and read it and do what it says
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Best guide
mcjez15 said:
Guys please help me on this unlocking and rooting my Z1..I cant find any way simple..please thank you very much
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For unlocking bootloader, this is the best guide you can find on internet: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-sony-xperia-z1/
itskapil said:
For unlocking bootloader, this is the best guide you can find on internet: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-sony-xperia-z1/
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It is recommended not to do that first, but to root first
That way you can backup the TA partition to relock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys if you want to. If you unlock first then you lose the DRM keys forever.
gregbradley said:
It is recommended not to do that first, but to root first
That way you can backup the TA partition to relock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys if you want to. If you unlock first then you lose the DRM keys forever.
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i am already rooted how will i back up the TA and DRM keys?
mcjez15 said:
i am already rooted how will i back up the TA and DRM keys?
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http://bit.ly/UQatiI
http://prntscr.com/48hz21 Its in the cross device development section
Time ago I rooted with towelroot (.108, C6903). I totally forgot to get some information about the ta partition. How can I check it? If it's gone, what did I lose?
ruggyboss said:
Time ago I rooted with towelroot (.108, C6903). I totally forgot to get some information about the ta partition. How can I check it? If it's gone, what did I lose?
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*#*#7378423#*#* from your phone dialer, go to service tests, then security, if there are entries in there and show the status of ok then you don't need to worry, you haven't lost your ta partition. What I would suggest is that you then go ahead to the thread about backing up the TA Partition and do it.
Simple rooting via Towelroot does not remove TA partition. It's unlocking your bootloader that will remove the TA partition. So if you have not unlocked the bootloader, then your TA partition is still there.
you can find a useful tutorial of using "flash tool" and how flashing .ftf files, here:
[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
and here is prerooted and deodexed flashable 14.4.A.0.108 :
[STOCK][C69XX][4.4.4] Update to 14.4.A.0.108 [Root & XZDR][DE-/ODEX]
and I highly recommend you to read this very useful post by Great DOOMLORD :
[Xperia Z1][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
danw_oz said:
*#*#7378423#*#* from your phone dialer, go to service tests, then security, if there are entries in there and show the status of ok then you don't need to worry, you haven't lost your ta partition. What I would suggest is that you then go ahead to the thread about backing up the TA Partition and do it.
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hi, can anyone tell me if there DTCP-IP, is SRM validation [unavailable] [unknown error] can someone please inlighten me on what this mean's, many thanks,joe
Thanks for the answers guys! <3
joecool666 said:
hi, can anyone tell me if there DTCP-IP, is SRM validation [unavailable] [unknown error] can someone please inlighten me on what this mean's, many thanks,joe
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Good point.. I was wondering this in this very moment, same error
ruggyboss said:
Good point.. I was wondering this in this very moment, same error
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yeah i called sony about this , and they told me its nothing to worry about, but talking to sony is like talking to a brick wall, but i will call the again cause the lady i was talking did'ent know what the heck i was talking about, bless her , but i will update ya after i call them ,regards joe
danw_oz said:
*#*#7378423#*#* from your phone dialer, go to service tests, then security, if there are entries in there and show the status of ok then you don't need to worry, you haven't lost your ta partition. What I would suggest is that you then go ahead to the thread about backing up the TA Partition and do it.
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Hi ! I am a new Xperia Z1 owner and want to root, unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery so I can flash roms. I am on the new .108 firmware - any guides ? How do I do this ? Thanks for your reply in advance !
Afterlife737 said:
Hi ! I am a new Xperia Z1 owner and want to root, unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery so I can flash roms. I am on the new .108 firmware - any guides ? How do I do this ? Thanks for your reply in advance !
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There's a thread that should explain everything you asked.. For root and custom recovery there's a really simple trick with towelroot (look for it), for everything else you should look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
ruggyboss said:
There's a thread that should explain everything you asked.. For root and custom recovery there's a really simple trick with towelroot (look for it), for everything else you should look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
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I've read it through already but it's for older firmware so I can't follow it... Is an option to root the Z1 whilst having the bootloader locked then backup Ta partition and then unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery?
Afterlife737 said:
I've read it through already but it's for older firmware so I can't follow it... Is an option to root the Z1 whilst having the bootloader locked then backup Ta partition and then unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery?
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Look, you're right saying that's an old thread but you should just download the latest corresponding files (http://nut.xperia-files.com) and you should be done! Otherway Google "how to unlock bootloader xz1" or stuff you need and you'll find more recent guides.