[Q] Unlock bootloader wipe TA partition ? - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello.
Im abit new to the forum but here goes.
Ive read tons of posts everywhere and there aint any exact answers anywhere to find.
In the past ive never known about the TA and DRM so happy as i am i just unlocked the bootloader on all the phones and still happy. The latest phone is the Xperia Z1. It has been abit buggy to say the least but im hoping software updates will cure this.
Anyway, i rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader on the .681 firmware and now i am on .757 firmware. Using Doomlords kernel. I thought id check if i could backup my TA partition after unlocking the bootloader. And from what ive read its suppose to be wiped when you unlock the bootloader.
Well it was no problem backing up the TA partion. All files were there and it came out with no errors. So the question, how is this possible ?
/Jonas740

No, it's been wiped, if you restore that TA you will not relock your phone and you will not get the drm keys back, it's possible because unlocking "wipe "your original ta partition and replaced it, so you have backed up a post unlocking partition, not a pre unlocking partition
Also, please post questions in the correct form
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Aha, just wanted to sort things since ppl were saying that it was completely wiped when unlocking bootloader. And when I checked it wasn't.
Although, after numerous tests with the phone I can't understand what use the DRM keys is. Everything works just like it should without them.
Another question though. If I relock my phone with flashtool. What is the way to unlock it after? The official way won't work again I guess?
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Jonas740 said:
Aha, just wanted to sort things since ppl were saying that it was completely wiped when unlocking bootloader. And when I checked it wasn't.
Although, after numerous tests with the phone I can't understand what use the DRM keys is. Everything works just like it should without them.
Another question though. If I relock my phone with flashtool. What is the way to unlock it after? The official way won't work again I guess?
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No it doesn't, you will need to ensure you use flashtool to re unlock. However, you will also need to make sure you have the correct folder tree
I think maybe the newest version of flashtool does this, but there are a couple of posts in DooMLoRDs thread tutorial thread in the development section about it.
The main difference I notice with an unlocked bootloader is the inability to use PCComapnion to update, but that's not a big issue for as I can create the FTF and create a flashable .zip from it....

Ye updating with Sony software won't work nor the over the air update. But that's about it as I've seen.
But I remember on my Sony Xperia V that when I relocked it, then I could use Sony update again and I did so wiping everything before I sent that one to the repair shop. They repaired it and I got it back. All under warranty
The latest update .757 is really buggy, hope they fix it. Phone restarts sometimes when using the camera.
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Double thread in the same section? How this is possible?

because
eclyptos said:
Double thread in the same section? How this is possible?
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because i posted it wrong and couldtn delete it and made the same post in the correct forum and told moderator to delete the wrongly posted one. The moderator moved the thread instead so hence double posting and he kinda locked the wrong thread

No, he locked the one you made second. The first one you made always has priority

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[Q] [C6603 - Telenor, SE] Bootloader unlock allowed: No

Hi,
I have a C6603 bought from Telenor in Sweden.
When I enter Service info -> Configuration, it says:
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Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
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I have flashed a unbranded stock rom on it and rooted it, but is there anything more I can do to unlock the bootloader?
It would be so nice to run CM on it...
No. There is no way, either officially or unofficially, to unlock your bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
No. There is no way, either officially or unofficially, to unlock your bootloader.
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I guess there is not much work ongoing trying to solve this problem, right?
*assa* said:
I guess there is not much work ongoing trying to solve this problem, right?
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That is my understanding as well. Since Sony has officially provided the option to unlock the bootloader, there is not enough incentive to try to break it unofficially. Hard luck for you though as your bootloader cannot be unlocked.
Maybe someone have already begun to look at lib_get_rooting_status.so and SecGetRootingStatus() trying to figure out what is read and where it is located? Maybe that's the first step towards a solution that can change "Bootloader unlock allowed"...
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Maybe someone have already begun to look at lib_get_rooting_status.so and SecGetRootingStatus() trying to figure out what is read and where it is located? Maybe that's the first step towards a solution that can change "Bootloader unlock allowed"...
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I don't know much on the subject and may be totally wrong, but I gather (from reading posts by people that do know) that the rooting status (bootloader unlock status) is determined by something stored in the TA partition. The lib you mention probably just queries the correct part of the TA and displays the result.
Any attempt to edit the contents of the TA partition will end in a hard brick of the device, so this approach has probably been put to one side by anyone working on this (if anyone is actually working on it).
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kingvortex said:
I don't know much on the subject and may be totally wrong, but I gather (from reading posts by people that do know) that the rooting status (bootloader unlock status) is determined by something stored in the TA partition. The lib you mention probably just queries the correct part of the TA and displays the result.
Any attempt to edit the contents of the TA partition will end in a hard brick of the device, so this approach has probably been put to one side by anyone working on this (if anyone is actually working on it).
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That might be the case. Do you remember where you got that information? I have, so far, only read that the TA partition is where DRM-keys are stored. I have also read that one should not restore a TA partition originating from another phone, or you will brick the device.
This thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287016 from page 4 onwards has some good info, especially posts by Tungstwenty.
There's also another thread linked by me on page 4 of that thread with lots of applicable information.
Edit : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
Just FYI before you may try it, editing any signed parts of the TA will result in a brick, not just flashing somebody else's TA. As I understand it from reading bits and pieces here and there, it's part of the chain of trust (each part is verified by the next as part of the boot process), so there's no safe way to edit it and may never be.
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{Q} Doubts regarding unlocking and Flashing

Hi,
I unlocked the bootloader and took a TA backup. I tried to flash the CM kernel, but could not do it as the instructions seemed too vague. Hence I wanted to go back to stock. So this is what i did.
I used the flash tool and flashed the stock ROM again. After that I restored the TA backup again. But I still see that my camera is not working. Hence wanted to know.
1. How to get the camera working after unlocking the bootloader ? Is flashing TA enough?
2. Will restoring the TA backup lock the bootloader again? If not, how to lock the bootloader again?
ravi_buz said:
Hi,
I unlocked the bootloader and took a TA backup. I tried to flash the CM kernel, but could not do it as the instructions seemed too vague. Hence I wanted to go back to stock. So this is what i did.
I used the flash tool and flashed the stock ROM again. After that I restored the TA backup again. But I still see that my camera is not working. Hence wanted to know.
1. How to get the camera working after unlocking the bootloader ? Is flashing TA enough?
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it should be, try clearing data or repairing using pccompanion
EDIT
Did you take the TA backup before or after unlocking the bootloader? your post implies you did it after
2. Will restoring the TA backup lock the bootloader again? If not, how to lock the bootloader again?
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yes
gregbradley said:
it should be, try clearing data or repairing using pccompanion
EDIT
Did you take the TA backup before or after unlocking the bootloader? your post implies you did it after
yes
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Also after flashing a custom rom (which needs unlocked bootloader), can i flash the TA partition to get the camera functionality?
No, as I said, restoring the TA relocks the boot loader, which means you can't boot a custom kernel. So any custom rom that needs a custom kernel will result in boot loops.
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As Greg's already said flashing the TA file will restore you back to normal, which means that it's kind of pointless unlocking the bootloader as of yet, unless you can live without your camera, personally i can't.
Just root the device and flash Monx's rom, at least until someone fixes it (unlikely) or Sony release a new version of android and hopefully fix the issue with the camera, keep those TA back up's safe by the way, each one is unique so you couldn't borrow someone else's.
dladz said:
Just root the device and flash Monx's rom,
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This Rom is good? Can you post the link?
Www.Google.com
Or look in the dev section...
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gregbradley said:
Www.Google.com
Or look in the dev section...
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Good one.
eclyptos said:
Good one.
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Seeing as that there are only a handful of rom's on the Z1 it's not hard to find, just hop over to the android development section.
dladz said:
Seeing as that there are only a handful of rom's on the Z1 it's not hard to find, just hop over to the android development section.
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I know, I was just asking from your experience how it was.
eclyptos said:
I know, I was just asking from your experience how it was.
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Oh sorry, yea its decent enough, ive got the kitkat launcher on it I find it better and the "Ok Google" is brilliant, strictly speaking you don't need a rom from here, having a stock rom will work as all the mods that you can get will come from xposed anyway.
Give it a whirl and see how you go, thats the best way to know with rom's m8 as some people just don't like what others do.

Problem with recovery z1 Help please.

Ok so i've made a mistake, fortunately I can still use my phone but i'm in unfamiliar territory.
What I did was download the 4.3 Rom by RomAur, installed the rom and the recovery as per the instructions within the thread, then rebooted to flashmode and entered flashtool so I could flash the kernel and baseband from 290, but made the mistake of excluding kernel and baseband and flashing the only other option which was BOOTBUNDLE, and since then my recovery has been inaccessible.
I've reflashed the dual recovery but it won't allow me to access it via the power on up or down method or the adb reboot recovery method.
I really can't continue with this phone or flash anything without a working recovery, does anyone have any idea how to get my recovery back please??
Any help would be appreciated.
I'm also wanting to unlock the bootloader but without a working recovery i'm a little hesitant to begin.
Phone: Sony Z1 C6903
Rom: RomAur v4.0
Bootloader status: Locked
Flash the kernel and baseband from 290 in flashtool then.
gregbradley said:
Flash the kernel and baseband from 290 in flashtool then.
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Well i've gone and downgraded but used an unbranded ftf, which has now taken over my IMEI, which now reads 0000000000000000.
In a bad way here and stuck in work with limited internet, i'm now back on a 534 rom and feel like smashing this thing up.
Going home soon so will sit down and go through it all again from scratch, wish i'd just left it on my old monx rom now.
Bad times.
Any other ideas Greg ? Or anyone else?
just upgrade back, I believe you get your IMEI back that way..
The problem you are having is that you need unlocked boot to get a properly working recovery and root on 4.3
gregbradley said:
just upgrade back, I believe you get your IMEI back that way..
The problem you are having is that you need unlocked boot to get a properly working recovery and root on 4.3
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Ah i see, well i'm downloading an ftf which is t-mobile 534, it's the closest thing i could get to EE, as at the moment i have no recovery and no root.
So should i do this in this order.
get this tmobile 534 and re root and get recovery, i imagine at this point my IMEI will still be missing (hopefully not) then what would you do?
Update to 4.3 by using one of those roms? and then unlock the bootloader? As thats where I ended up losing recovery, i'm thinking thats maybe down to me flashing boot bundle instead of kernel and baseband through flash tool.
Also doesn't unlocking the bootloader require system rw access?
And thanks by the way Greg, i appreciate your help.
Same thing happened to me. So I flashed Nordic 4.3 kept my data booted then flashed the kernel that comes with twrp. So far everything is great
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1) Update to 4.3 using a FTF of your choice.
2) Unlock bootloader (This will wipe system and internal memory so have a backup of internal sdcard)
3) Flash any of the three kernels from the top of this post, I am using the third one with philz recovery.
4) enter recovery and flash the SuperSU.zip found in that same post.
Done.
You do not need root to unlock bootloader. The kernels have the recovery incorporated into them
pikeylfc said:
Same thing happened to me. So I flashed Nordic 4.3 kept my data booted then flashed the kernel that comes with twrp. So far everything is great
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How do you flash a rom without a recovery though? sideload? Not sure, but nevermind, i ended up doing what i said i was going to do and now i'm back online and have re rooted but still on 4.2, will probably stay on 4.2 until 4.3 is 100%
Not being able to use things was too much of a pain in the arse.
Cheers by the way m8
gregbradley said:
1) Update to 4.3 using a FTF of your choice.
2) Unlock bootloader (This will wipe system and internal memory so have a backup of internal sdcard)
3) Flash any of the three kernels from the top of this post, I am using the third one with philz recovery.
4) enter recovery and flash the SuperSU.zip found in that same post.
Done.
You do not need root to unlock bootloader. The kernels have the recovery incorporated into them
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Ahh that sounds simple enough, cheers m8, well i'll maybe give that a whirl as i'm at home and obviously my internal has been wiped anyway, got a back up in work so i'm running on minimum until i go back there.
While i'm in this state i may as well give it a go.
Cheers Greg, will let you know here if it worked out.
gregbradley said:
1) Update to 4.3 using a FTF of your choice.
2) Unlock bootloader (This will wipe system and internal memory so have a backup of internal sdcard)
3) Flash any of the three kernels from the top of this post, I am using the third one with philz recovery.
4) enter recovery and flash the SuperSU.zip found in that same post.
Done.
You do not need root to unlock bootloader. The kernels have the recovery incorporated into them
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Well i've not attempted the unlock because after following the instructions it says in my phone that my bootloader cannot be unlocked.
I downloaded a vodafone UK ftf if that makes any difference, i got my phone from EE.
I noticed that you said to someone that they couldn't unlock the bootloader if it said that? Is there no way around it?
dladz said:
I noticed that you said to someone that they couldn't unlock the bootloader if it said that? Is there no way around it?
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Bootloader Unlocking Allowed: NO
You can't unlock bootloader. Is impossible and no confirmation if even will be in some "unofficial" way.
eclyptos said:
Bootloader Unlocking Allowed: NO
You can't unlock bootloader. Is impossible and no confirmation if even will be in some "unofficial" way.
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Yea i've just learnt that from Greg, that is ridiculous, I've never had a phone that this has happened to.
First and last Sony i ever buy, period.
Cheers.
dladz said:
Yea i've just learnt that from Greg, that is ridiculous, I've never had a phone that this has happened to.
First and last Sony i ever buy, period.
Cheers.
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So if you know why you opening a new thread? We are here to learn, what the difference if I said what he said 100 times, is because I do not have 1000thanx. Still the source good and confirmed.
dladz said:
Yea i've just learnt that from Greg, that is ridiculous, I've never had a phone that this has happened to.
First and last Sony i ever buy, period.
Cheers.
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Get your Sony phones from Vodafone, all 3 of my Xperia T's and my Z1 have been able to be unlocked.
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eclyptos said:
So if you know why you opening a new thread? We are here to learn, what the difference if I said what he said 100 times, is because I do not have 1000thanx. Still the source good and confirmed.
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Oh i'm sorry, i'm just coming to terms with myself being shafted by yet another company, i'm sorry i didn't click the damn thanks button, there i clicked it is that ok ?
I learnt about the answer to my thread after i'd heard from Greg, I don't plant one seed i plant several, I find out what i need to know quickly because my life doesn't give me time very often.
Apologies if i seem harsh, i'm not in a very good mood at the moment.
gregbradley said:
Get your Sony phones from Vodafone, all 3 of my Xperia T's and my Z1 have been able to be unlocked.
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So what youre saying is that if the phones unlocked then the bootloader unlock will work?
I seriously can't have an android phone as restricted as this.
dladz said:
Apologies if i seem harsh, i'm not in a very good mood at the moment.
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I understand.
dladz said:
I seriously can't have an android phone as restricted as this.
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Agree with you.
dladz said:
So what youre saying is that if the phones unlocked then the bootloader unlock will work?.
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No, just that Vodafone do not restrict the boot loader
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No, just that Vodafone do not restrict the boot loader
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Is there any solid data on how/why some Z1s cannot be bootloader unlocked? I have a C6906 from Overseas Electronics which I think was sourced from Canda and cannot be BL unlocked, though it's sim unlocked and otherwise works fine on AT&T LTE.
I found a thread/post here mentioning that Sony may be able to "fix" these devices (and possibly for free, at that). I'm going to run down that angle, but if there's any technical data on what could be preventing the BL unlock I'd be very interested in doing some legwork on my own.
xasbo said:
Is there any solid data on how/why some Z1s cannot be bootloader unlocked? I have a C6906 from Overseas Electronics which I think was sourced from Canda and cannot be BL unlocked, though it's sim unlocked and otherwise works fine on AT&T LTE.
I found a thread/post here mentioning that Sony may be able to "fix" these devices (and possibly for free, at that). I'm going to run down that angle, but if there's any technical data on what could be preventing the BL unlock I'd be very interested in doing some legwork on my own.
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Not too sure mate, think its coded not to be unlockable, in which case someone would have to do quite a bit of digging to undo whatever was done. And seeing as that the vast majority of people knew to buy from a source that doesn't have the NO to unlocking the BL I would say that its not going to happen any time soon. I usually do a bit of digging before I buy a phone, rushed into this one and I'm paying for it now.
I'll check out that link you put up, maybe there's hope yet.
Edit: as for the link you put up, that's just for the sim lock.
If you want an unlockable phone then you'll either have to claim from a 3rd party insurer an hope that they give you an unlocked phone or contact Sony for an RMA and hope that they give you one. Otherwise I can't see it.
But in all fairness your missing custom kernels and aosp type ROMs. Most everything else will work fine, including all (well most) the ROMs that are in the android development section, so that's not a total loss by any means.
When roots fixed completely for 4.3, well see more.
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Unlocking bootloader allowed, why not root?

If sony is completely fine with us unlocking hte bootloader, as shown here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
Why did they make it so difficult to root the device?
Supish said:
If sony is completely fine with us unlocking hte bootloader, as shown here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
Why did they make it so difficult to root the device?
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If you can unlock the bootloader it is a very easy 2 second job to root.
But id have to downgrade my firmware. And my data would be erased. Seems so needless
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Supish said:
But id have to downgrade my firmware. And my data would be erased. Seems so needless
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That's only to back up TA upgrading with root from 4.2.2 is to 4.3 or 4.4 is not supported.
Upgrade to stock then unlock
Also I think losing all data is a sacrifice worth it besidesvyou can back up data Sony provides you with the tools or just copy SD card to desktop and restore when done.
OOORRRRRRRR.....
You can get pre-rooted firmware here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Backup TA and unlock(if you want but I'm getting the sense that you just want root)
The last option is the preferred one no downgrade pain nonsense.
And finally to answer your Question: Sony is gonna Sony they say they don't mind you unlocking boot loader but the remove the good stuff like BIONZ. Now just imagine with root in which they never claimed to not mind about.
yup owns Z1 and stuff.
RealiableCandy4 said:
That's only to back up TA upgrading with root from 4.2.2 is to 4.3 or 4.4 is not supported.
Upgrade to stock then unlock
Also I think losing all data is a sacrifice worth it besidesvyou can back up data Sony provides you with the tools or just copy SD card to desktop and restore when done.
OOORRRRRRRR.....
You can get pre-rooted firmware here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Backup TA and unlock(if you want but I'm getting the sense that you just want root)
The last option is the preferred one no downgrade pain nonsense.
And finally to answer your Question: Sony is gonna Sony they say they don't mind you unlocking boot loader but the remove the good stuff like BIONZ. Now just imagine with root in which they never claimed to not mind about.
yup owns Z1 and stuff.
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Ive checked my phone on *#*#SERVICE#*#* and it says bootloader unlock allowed: no. What do you recommend I do?
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Ive checked my phone on *#*#SERVICE#*#* and it says bootloader unlock allowed: no. What do you recommend I do?
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As for unlocking bootloader there's no hope. But you can still get root by flashing pre-rooted firmware in the link I provided in previous post. Just follow the locked bootloader instructions.
yup owns Z1 and stuff. Also if I've helped you don't forget to hit THANKS - actions speak louder that words.
I did not thought that the first question of the OP was to root the phone ....

[Q] TA and DRM keys ? Am I ready to Root ?

Quick questions and no they haven't been answered directly the way I am asking them :
1) If I wish to later do warranty repair and I currently have a locked boot-loader is backing up the TA going to give me a 1:1 undetectable root and later unroot if I choose. (i mean all my gracenote, bravia, and other DRM's be returnable to stock condition)? (if so which method is the BEST.. ? seen a couple now)
2) My stock firmware doesn't seem to be on the FTF list is this possible I have a : c6906 C6906 14.3.A.0.757 Generic CA R10 ??? This one is on the list I don't think so ? Perhaps I am reading the string from the wrong spot.. ! In which case anyone know what to do to make a backup ?
3)Everyone hates this question but I have to ask does anyone here know of a way to unlock a locked bootloader :YES flagged device; I feel like a dink asking but after sifting through hundreds of posts there seems to be contradiction as in some people eventually figure it out and/or have unlocked z1's which I have read elsewhere that every single z1 comes from factory with bootloader locked yes?
Answer one of these questions for me make my day and you will have my many thanks to come
futiless said:
Quick questions and no they haven't been answered directly the way I am asking them :
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1) Why Unlock Bootloader for Root if you can get Root on Locked Bootloader? First get Root on Locked Bootloader then Backup TA and do whatever you want. Best way is with the application to Backup TA, with that one you can Unlock and Relock, as you already had read 100 post then you know which method you have use to backup TA, right? (no? then search again) BTW, Yes, after Relock bootloader with the Backup of your TA your phone will be stock like new.
2) Perhaps you should understand that it do not matter, download any Generic CA or International CA for your specific model C6906. Done.
3)What that even supposed to mean? Type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to Configuration, if there is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, then you can unlock it, if there is NO, then is no way to Unlock it. To unlock it there is only ONE WAY, google it.
futiless said:
Quick questions and no they haven't been answered directly the way I am asking them :
1) If I wish to later do warranty repair and I currently have a locked boot-loader is backing up the TA going to give me a 1:1 undetectable root and later unroot if I choose. (i mean all my gracenote, bravia, and other DRM's be returnable to stock condition)? (if so which method is the BEST.. ? seen a couple now)
2) My stock firmware doesn't seem to be on the FTF list is this possible I have a : c6906 C6906 14.3.A.0.757 Generic CA R10 ??? This one is on the list I don't think so ? Perhaps I am reading the string from the wrong spot.. ! In which case anyone know what to do to make a backup ?
3)Everyone hates this question but I have to ask does anyone here know of a way to unlock a locked bootloader :YES flagged device; I feel like a dink asking but after sifting through hundreds of posts there seems to be contradiction as in some people eventually figure it out and/or have unlocked z1's which I have read elsewhere that every single z1 comes from factory with bootloader locked yes?
Answer one of these questions for me make my day and you will have my many thanks to come
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1) I think you may be confusing root and unlocking the bootloader. TA partition backups are for re-locking the bootloader, not removing root. In fact you must be rooted in order to make or restore a TA backup. Generally only an unlocked bootloader voids warranty, not root. Though if you're worried about it, you can always flash a stock FTF and you will be back to stock without root.
For TA backup there's a Windows app that will do it, just Google it. Works great
2) Your firmware is there. Google "c6906 14.3.a.0.757" and it's the first link
3) As @eclyptos said, if your service menu says unlock is allowed, then you can. If it says unlock is not allowed then you can't and I'd say there's a 99% chance you will never be able to.
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almost fully clear on this but still curious how my device is R10 which I don't see on the 6906 list.. I see r4 and so on.
I have read on a website that unlike z1s and other z devices every single z1 comes from factory locked. If so then how come some people have proclaimed the unlock success? Maybe that was just misinformation?
Thanks again will properly thank everyone later at home currently using the app
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futiless said:
almost fully clear on this but still curious how my device is R10 which I don't see on the 6906 list.. I see r4 and so on.
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It's just a customization which you will never even to notice.
futiless said:
I have read on a website that unlike z1s and other z devices every single z1 comes from factory locked. If so then how come some people have proclaimed the unlock success? Maybe that was just misinformation?
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Yes, it's your misinformation. All of them have Bootloader Locked from day 1, Z1S is Locked Permanently and Unlockable, Z1 is Locked but can be Unlocked from the Official Sony Web Page, just google it.
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Thanks again will properly thank everyone later at home currently using the app
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Yes, thanx a lot.

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