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Hi, i just bought my Z1 and I might receive it next week. But i wanted to know if it si possible to flash kernels from recovery like samsung phones or if it still need a pc (flashtool or adb) like the 2011 xperias
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Hi, i just bought my Z1 and I might receive it next week. But i wanted to know if it si possible to flash kernels from recovery like samsung phones or if it still need a pc (flashtool or adb) like the 2011 xperias
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You need PC. If the phone is with Android 4.2.2 you have first root you phone, backup up TA and DRM keys, then update to FTF .290 Android 4.3, Unlock Bootloadre and root again, install recovery or install custom kernel with recovery implemented.
Why all of this?
You need TA and DRM key in case you want go back to factory state and do not avoid warrany, DRM keys are lost when you unlock your bootloader.
Because to flash custom kernels you have to unlock your bootloader, if you unlock you bootloader you will broke your camera on Android 4.2.2.
With 4.3 you do not have this problem with the camera because the problem was fixed with the update.
If you want flash stock kernels you don't need to unlock bootloader but stock kernels are stock, no tweeks and no recovery.
Hello,
Coming from a Galaxy S2 flashing and rooting is not new to me but for me there are some questions for the Xperia Z1.
When i bought the Z1 it was on 4.2.2, and offcourse i wanted root the same day
After trying numerous times with Vroot i gave up.
After some more reading i read that i had to downgrade and then flash an older version, then root and flash teh correct version and so on.....(cant find the correct topics anymore )
After doing that my phone wasnt working properly and i connected with PC Companion and it gave me the update to .290 JB 4.3 and everything was fine except foor root.
Did some more reading and found the solution,
Now I'm reading that if you are on .290 4.3JB that root isnt possible(correct me if im wrong).
I want to share how i did it because for me it went very easy.The hardest part was getting the drivers installed correctly hhaha
First i unlocked the bootloader and then i flashed a CWM with root and recovery.
I followed the steps provided on this links.
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-0-a-290-firmware-how-to-guide/
Al of this went so easy that i'm startin to wonder if its me who did it wrong and dont understand it or if you didnt know about it,
The only thing i forgot was a TA backup :angel:
to MODS....if its in the wrong section please replace it.
Actually it is the official way. Unlock -> CWM -> Root with CWM (Notification)
Rooting 4.3 isn't impossible, but morr difficult than on earlier versions. Google wanted to improve the security of android. Most of the ways which "make" the opportunity of rooting are malware-ways too.
You don't need to backup your TA partition with .290 and above, because the camera will work after the BL unlock.
The big question is if root for unlocked boot loaders will ever be available for 4.3! I really doubt it.
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
You mean Locked Bootloader, i think?
Question about CWM, does it function the same as it did with my S2? So, back-up and restore with CWM?
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djg269 said:
Question about CWM, does it function the same as it did with my S2? So, back-up and restore with CWM?
sent from rooted en unlocked 4.3 Jb Xperia Z1
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it should, why are u asking ?
Curious
Eager to try but not in the mood for a complete do over if it fails
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Ohh, I will be glad to rooting without unlocking BL...on 4.3..but still no way...
This works just fine, thanks for sharing this! Just FYI, this is also an interesting read about getting full root access on 4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573921
eclyptos said:
Ohh, I will be glad to rooting without unlocking BL...on 4.3..but still no way...
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I have heard from @shem2409 that a partial root on LB for 290 (4.3) is possible, but I have not figured out how to do it yet. I think you can pull it off with the insecure ramdisk hack, but to install that, you need to install XZDualRecovery; to install XZDR, you need to be rooted; it's only possible to root 534 LB and when upgrading to 290 root is lost. So, it seems to be a chicken-and-egg problem to me at the moment. I think I must be missing something.
xasbo said:
I have heard from @shem2409 that a partial root on LB for 290 (4.3) is possible, but I have not figured out how to do it yet. I think you can pull it off with the insecure ramdisk hack, but to install that, you need to install XZDualRecovery; to install XZDR, you need to be rooted; it's only possible to root 534 LB and when upgrading to 290 root is lost. So, it seems to be a chicken-and-egg problem to me at the moment. I think I must be missing something.
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That's why I do not rooted mine phone yet. Partial root is not worth to do, full root is what we really need but still under testing and also Unlocked Bootloader is needed. Unlock bootloader we lose the DRM keys which we need if one day we want go back to stock and not lose warranty but to do that we have to Buckup TA. To Backup TA we need root, but I updated to 4.3 and I can't. It's to early to fully rooting 4.3. We have to wait. Developers are working on that and I hope a full root come without unlock bootloader. I hope so.
eclyptos said:
That's why I do not rooted mine phone yet. Partial root is not worth to do, full root is what we really need but still under testing and also Unlocked Bootloader is needed. Unlock bootloader we lose the DRM keys which we need if one day we want go back to stock and not lose warranty but to do that we have to Buckup TA. To Backup TA we need root, but I updated to 4.3 and I can't. It's to early to fully rooting 4.3. We have to wait. Developers are working on that and I hope a full root come without unlock bootloader. I hope so.
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If you want to backup TA now, you can - flash back to any 534 FTF, root, make your backup, then upgrade back to 290.
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If you want to backup TA now, you can - flash back to any 534 FTF, root, make your backup, then upgrade back to 290.
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This is what I don't want to do. Unlocking Bootloader on 4.3 will also compromise few features like Bionz and X-Reality. I don't think I really need them but for me will be good enough to have Full Root with Locked Bootlader and Apps to SD. I don't ask to much, so I wait.
eclyptos said:
This is what I don't want to do. Unlocking Bootloader on 4.3 will also compromise few features like Bionz and X-Reality. I don't think I really need them but for me will be good enough to have Full Root with Locked Bootlader and Apps to SD. I don't ask to much, so I wait.
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You just took those words from my fingers. The wise way here is waiting and cheering developers to figure out how things work with Z1, 4.3 just came a few weeks ago and (hopefully) we will get 4.4 soon, so for that time you'll have to do that trickery again to keep your phones rooted.
AntiDroid said:
Actually it is the official way. Unlock -> CWM -> Root with CWM (Notification)
Rooting 4.3 isn't impossible, but morr difficult than on earlier versions. Google wanted to improve the security of android. Most of the ways which "make" the opportunity of rooting are malware-ways too.
You don't need to backup your TA partition with .290 and above, because the camera will work after the BL unlock.
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I mistakenly took the .290 update as well and I'm now looking for a way out. This whole backing up the TA thing worries me because I'm afraid I'll lose those DRM keys and bravia etc..... Are you saying that I will be fine and all the keys will be intact if I follow this guide?
Is it possible to downgrade the firmware instead?
What would you suggest?
Thanks
xasbo said:
I have heard from @shem2409 that a partial root on LB for 290 (4.3) is possible, but I have not figured out how to do it yet. I think you can pull it off with the insecure ramdisk hack, but to install that, you need to install XZDualRecovery; to install XZDR, you need to be rooted; it's only possible to root 534 LB and when upgrading to 290 root is lost. So, it seems to be a chicken-and-egg problem to me at the moment. I think I must be missing something.
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Ok, so here is a little clarification
You need to downgrade to .534, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted .290 rom from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988) or one of the stock-based custom roms such as monxdified (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463675) if you want a partially rooted, locked bootloader 4.3 firmware on your Z1. There is an instruction on how to install on locked bootloader in the thread.
Rooting on the newest version of Android 4.3.3 isn't impossible on the Xperia Z1, it just takes you more steps than normal to actually get full root access. I have a locked bootloader as well but I was able to get a rooted version of Android 4.3.3, specifically the iHackers 2.0 ROM running Android 4.3.3 with full root access. Here's how I got full root access on the iHackers 2.0 ROM:
1) Download the .ftf file named C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Global 1277-2880_R4A from the compiled FTF thread at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
This is a version of the original Stock Rom that the VROOT program will actually work on when trying to ROOT your phone.
2) Flash the ROM you downloaded using Flashtool (steps on how you can go about doing that should be in the Xperia Z1 General forum.) and now, you're ready to root your phone with it.
3) Download, install and run VROOT to root your phone. Again, more information on how to properly root your phone using VROOT can be found in the Xperia Z1 General forum. For me, I just turned on USB Debugging on my Z1, connected my phone to my computer while VROOT was running and clicked the green button until I got root access. It's extremely easy.
4) With Root Access, now you can download and install Dual Recovery for the Xperia Z1 on your phone.
5) Download the latest iHackers 2.0 ROM from the Xperia Z1 Android Development thread and copy it to your phone. This is hands down, the best ROM for the Xperia Z1 right now in terms of battery life. With the latest 4.3 update, I'm able to get over 2 Days worth of battery life on one charge. Battery life is much better on the new iHackers 2.0 ROM running Android 4.3.
6) Download the flashable Locked Dual Recovery for the Xperia Z1 here. http://nut.xperia-files.com/
The file is called XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.63-BETA.flashable.zip (8.48MB), download it and copy it to your phone, preferably the same place you copied the iHackers 2.0 ROM. To make things easier for yourself, create a new folder on your phone or SD Card in your phone and name it iHackers. Copy both the iHackers 2.0 ROM and the flashable Locked Dual Recovery.zip file into this folder.
7) With both files now copied to a folder on your phone, you're now ready to go into recovery to flash the iHackers 2.0 ROM. Boot into recovery and once you're there, do a Wipe Data/Factory Reset before Installing the ROM.
The rest of these steps are now taken directly from the iHackers 2.0 download thread on the Xperia Z1 Android Development forum.
8) Install the ROM and THEN Dual Recovery. Don't make the same mistake I did, once the installer is finished, DON'T REBOOT THE DEVICE. Uncheck the "Reboot Device" box and go back to recovery to install the flashable Dual Recovery.zip file that's in the iHackers 2.0 folder.
9) Switch Off Your Phone (Do Not Reboot). Select No to Disable Flash Recovery Confirmation.
10) Install Kernel.ftf for C6903 (.290) or Kernel.ftf for C6902 (.290) with Flashtool to get compatible Kernel and Baseband. To download the kernel.ftf file, go to the original iHackers 2.0 thread to download and flash the kernel using Flashtool. You should be familiar with Flashtool at this point since if you make it to this step, you've already used Flashtool once to flash the .534 baseband version of Android.
11) Reboot and Enjoy. Now you're running the latest version of Android 4.3 on your Xperia Z1 on a Locked Bootloader WITH full Root Access. Sure, it's not the stock version but the iHackers 2.0 version of Android 4.3 is just as good, if not better. This will certainly do until there's a better way to simply root the newest Stock Version of Android 4.3.
I've been looking into unlocking my bootloader to install custom kernels on my Z1 but the battery life and performance on my Z1 with a locked bootloader is already pretty impressive. I can't imagine how good it could be with a custom kernel.
deli pastrami said:
Are you saying that I will be fine and all the keys will be intact if I follow this guide?
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No, if you Unlock Bootloader you will lost the DRM keys permanently with Bionz and X-Reality, even with Android 4.3, if you do not do a backup, but the difference from 4.2 is that your phone will still working properly.
deli pastrami said:
Is it possible to downgrade the firmware instead?
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Yes.
deli pastrami said:
What would you suggest?
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Nobody can suggest what to do. You have to figure out by yourself what you need. It's your own risk.
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x016x said:
Rooting on the newest version ..bla..bla..bla
....bla..bla..bla..bla...king my bootloader to install custom kernels on my Z1 but the battery life and performance on my Z1 with a locked bootloader is already pretty impressive. I can't imagine how good it could be with a custom kernel.
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Thanx man. I appreciate the time you took to explain the process step by step. One step very important you forgot to mention, Backup TA, never forget to mention that. Anyway I will check if this actually get me full root and all the stuff and when I finally will lose my patient I will start follow the guide and flashing and burning my Z1.
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Ok, so here is a little clarification
You need to downgrade to .534, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted .290 rom from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988) or one of the stock-based custom roms such as monxdified (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463675) if you want a partially rooted, locked bootloader 4.3 firmware on your Z1. There is an instruction on how to install on locked bootloader in the thread.
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Ahh, cheers, I thought there was a way to root any arbitrary ROM, that's where I was getting hung up. The pre-rooted options make total sense.
eclyptos said:
Thanx man. I appreciate the time you took to explain the process step by step. One step very important you forgot to mention, Backup TA, never forget to mention that. Anyway I will check if this actually get me full root and all the stuff and when I finally will lose my patient I will start follow the guide and flashing and burning my Z1.
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The instructions didn't say to unlock the bootloader, which is the only sure-fire way to lose your TA partition. However, I would agree there's no good reason *not* to back it up anyway. Better safe than sorry!
xasbo said:
The instructions didn't say to unlock the bootloader, which is the only sure-fire way to lose your TA partition. However, I would agree there's no good reason *not* to back it up anyway. Better safe than sorry!
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Ahhh, ok, so you are confirming that the guide is incomplete and we have to unlock bootloader anyway if I follow that? Hmmm...I am a bit puzzled.
eclyptos said:
Ahhh, ok, so you are confirming that the guide is incomplete and we have to unlock bootloader anyway if I follow that? Hmmm...I am a bit puzzled.
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Sorry, no. In his instructions, UB is not necessary because XZDualRecovery can be installed on LB. The reason skipping the TA backup is okay is because the instructions do not unlock the BL.
Hi.
I'm trying to piece together how to root my Xperia Z1 that is currently on build 14.2.A.1.136 and whilst there are many guides that all link to each other, there is a lot of assumed knowledge.
I've been rooting and flashing stuff since the first XDA so it's nothing I'm new to but there's gaps in my knowledge as far as Sony devices go and it makes me a little nervous to try this without filling the gaps.
I've seen Shem's video (here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aq9YTlfCgc) about downgrading to .534 using NUTs files but there's a lot of RED warning spread around various posts so, if you'll bear with me, I just have a couple of questions...
1) There's a warning on one post about backing up the TA partition before unlocking as the DRM keys will be lost. I understand what DRM keys are but is there anything else on here that's needed? Will I need to do this TA backup before I downgrade to 534 or upgrade to 290? or root?
2) I've downloaded flashtool for the Mac and the 534 FTF (FTF is just a Sony firmware file prepared for flashtool, yes?) - is this FTF file model agnostic? I've got the C6903 which is the LTE version of the Z1...
3) The stripped FTF files that are linked to under the video...are these the files you use to upgrade from 290 to 136 whilst maintaining root?
4) Am i right in thinking that I don't need to mess about unlocking my boot loader or flashing a custom bootloader if I'm not interested (at this stage anyway) about flashing a custom ROM but just keep root on stock...?
I suppose what I'm getting at is which part of all these processes is the dangerous bit where you need to take care? I hate losing anything permanently and whilst there might not be anything I need my DRM keys for (I got some free films but y'know, alternate sources are available) I don't want to lose the Bravia engine or any other functionality of my phone because, aside from anything else, it will affect the resale value and I look after all my phones as they fund my next one when I sell them on ebay.
Cheers!
Smiffy.
1) It doesn't matter when you want do the Backup, You can get Root, update and then Backup TA.
2) All the FTFs for your model support LTE then you don't have to be worry about.
3) You can use the links from the video or from the thread, there is no difference, Shem just posted them on his Video to help.
4) If you don't think to flash Custom Kernels then you don't need to Unlock your Bootloader, you still can install Custom Roms and Stock one.
There is no dangerous part here, just follow the instructions and all will be fine. BTW, if you don't want lose Warranty, do not Unlock Bootloader, and if you do, Backup TA, so one day if you will go back to stock you can Relock Bootlader. Do not relock on Custom Kernels, you will brick your phone, I think this is the most dangerous part but only if you do mistakes.
Hi,
I hope somebody is willing to help me; I couldn't find a guide covering exactly the same problem. Actually, I'm "just" looking for the right order of steps I should perform in order to restore the factory state of my Z3C. I'm currently running Cyanogen Mod 12.1 with unlocked bootloader (obviously). I would like to return to being able to use the DRM Camera functions. Afterwards I'd probably like to try another ROOTED stock-based firmware. (Thus the DRM functions should still be available again, right?)
Current setup: CM 12.1 + bootloader Unlocked + TA Backup has been performed
Aim: flash stock firmware + restore DRM functions + install (pre-rooted) stock-based firmware
What I don't understand: If I re-flash stock firmware the phone won't be rooted anymore, Custom Recovery is going to be lost, right? Is it right to T H E N restore the TA backup? (As the bootloader will be automatically relocked?) Or do I need to perform additional steps or the above mentioned in another order?!?!?
And: Can I then simply flash a stock-based ROM without losing the DRM functions again?
Thanks in advance!
artie_ficial said:
Hi,
I hope somebody is willing to help me; I couldn't find a guide covering exactly the same problem. Actually, I'm "just" looking for the right order of steps I should perform in order to restore the factory state of my Z3C. I'm currently running Cyanogen Mod 12.1 with unlocked bootloader (obviously). I would like to return to being able to use the DRM Camera functions. Afterwards I'd probably like to try another ROOTED stock-based firmware. (Thus the DRM functions should still be available again, right?)
Current setup: CM 12.1 + bootloader Unlocked + TA Backup has been performed
Aim: flash stock firmware + restore DRM functions + install (pre-rooted) stock-based firmware
What I don't understand: If I re-flash stock firmware the phone won't be rooted anymore, Custom Recovery is going to be lost, right? Is it right to T H E N restore the TA backup? (As the bootloader will be automatically relocked?) Or do I need to perform additional steps or the above mentioned in another order?!?!?
And: Can I then simply flash a stock-based ROM without losing the DRM functions again?
Thanks in advance!
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You simply can not restore back to factory state of your phone unless you have backed up your DRM keys. I'm thinking that you haven't so...
Anyways, you can use a pre-rooted stock ROM and you will have stock state of the Z3C and also root. To do this, you simply download any of the many alternatives in xda. I, myself, recommend you to use Wajk's SlimROM. It has good features, good debloat and awesome battery life. You'll be on stock ROM and have root but you won't be able to use DRM functions. If you want the DRM functions so badly there's a way to spoof it. You can visit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...ocked-update-conceptmm-root-recovery-t3291722 and follow the instructions. It will give you the concept version of Marshmallow, root and DRM functions!
The thing is you have lost your DRM functions by unlocking your bootloader. So flashing any other Stock ROM will not bring it back as it has something to do with the system of the phone. If you are OK with a Stock ROM without DRM functions, there are plenty Stock Pre-Rooted Firmwares on xda. You can download one, do a factory reset, and wipe dalvik/cache, then flash the Stock ROM.zip through your recovery. Have the best of luck!
EDIT: I don't know about the TA backup as I have never used it :/
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marshalpear said:
You simply can not restore back to factory state of your phone unless you have backed up your DRM keys. I'm thinking that you haven't so...
Anyways, you can use a pre-rooted stock ROM and you will have stock state of the Z3C and also root. To do this, you simply download any of the many alternatives in xda. I, myself, recommend you to use Wajk's SlimROM. It has good features, good debloat and awesome battery life. You'll be on stock ROM and have root but you won't be able to use DRM functions. If you want the DRM functions so badly there's a way to spoof it. You can visit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...ocked-update-conceptmm-root-recovery-t3291722 and follow the instructions. It will give you the concept version of Marshmallow, root and DRM functions!
The thing is you have lost your DRM functions by unlocking your bootloader. So flashing any other Stock ROM will not bring it back as it has something to do with the system of the phone. If you are OK with a Stock ROM without DRM functions, there are plenty Stock Pre-Rooted Firmwares on xda. You can download one, do a factory reset, and wipe dalvik/cache, then flash the Stock ROM.zip through your recovery. Have the best of luck!
EDIT: I don't know about the TA backup as I have never used it :/
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Thanks for your effort! But you misunderstood me, I have a working backup of my "former" TA partition/DRM keys. All I was wondering about was WHEN exactly I should perform the restore process. But I found out anyway. For whoever should have the same question:
- revert back to the firmware you used when performing the ta/drm backup
- if necessary: root (as the ta-backup tool needs root permissions)
- restore drm key backup with the ta-backup tool
- do whatever ... I installed a pre-rooted stock based fw and it works with DRM keys and root/recovery
artie_ficial said:
Hi,
I hope somebody is willing to help me; I couldn't find a guide covering exactly the same problem. Actually, I'm "just" looking for the right order of steps I should perform in order to restore the factory state of my Z3C. I'm currently running Cyanogen Mod 12.1 with unlocked bootloader (obviously). I would like to return to being able to use the DRM Camera functions. Afterwards I'd probably like to try another ROOTED stock-based firmware. (Thus the DRM functions should still be available again, right?)
Current setup: CM 12.1 + bootloader Unlocked + TA Backup has been performed
Aim: flash stock firmware + restore DRM functions + install (pre-rooted) stock-based firmware
What I don't understand: If I re-flash stock firmware the phone won't be rooted anymore, Custom Recovery is going to be lost, right? Is it right to T H E N restore the TA backup? (As the bootloader will be automatically relocked?) Or do I need to perform additional steps or the above mentioned in another order?!?!?
And: Can I then simply flash a stock-based ROM without losing the DRM functions again?
Thanks in advance!
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HI
Restoring TA backup Will NOT relock your Bootloader but it will simply restore the DRM keys that you backed up while unlocking Bootloader
So you will restore the DRM keys
flash stock Firmware
flash TWRP via fastboot and the you will be able to root with chainfire auto root flashable zip
or just download a prerooted stock firmware and flash it
Hi
i've had a z3c for a long time without rooting but now after upgrading to Marshmallow i want to root but, i don't know anything about rooting (what's flashing, twrp, custom rom,)?
what i want this:
Root my D5803 without ruining the camera after losing the DRM keys
Phone info:
Model number: D5803
Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch: February 1, 2016
Build number: 23.5.A.0.570
Gandora42 said:
Hi
i've had a z3c for a long time without rooting but now after upgrading to Marshmallow i want to root but, i don't know anything about rooting (what's flashing, twrp, custom rom,)?
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Why not flash a pre rooted rom and keep your bootloader intact. Slim 1.3 has a good following and Wajk is a committed developer
Destroying your TA partition just so you can get onto the latest (bug ridden & problematic) deployment seems a bit extreme.
Edit: if you already have MM installed then you will need to follow bilboa1's great guide on how to back up your TA partition and root
This will mean downgrading your rom to an older version, then rooting, then adding recovery, then flashing a MM build with root built in.
It's a long process but non destructive, you'll get to the magical MM but with bootloader intact.
Didgesteve said:
Why not flash a pre rooted rom and keep your bootloader intact. Slim 1.3 has a good following and Wajk is a committed developer
Destroying your TA partition just so you can get onto the latest (bug ridden & problematic) deployment seems a bit extreme.
Edit: if you already have MM installed then you will need to follow bilboa1's great guide on how to back up your TA partition and root
This will mean downgrading your rom to an older version, then rooting, then adding recovery, then flashing a MM build with root built in.
It's a long process but non destructive, you'll get to the magical MM but with bootloader intact.
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Thank you, one question though, you said that the bootloader will be intact, what about the drm keys? i've read that the DRM keys might go even if the bootloader is locked!
Gandora42 said:
Thank you, one question though, you said that the bootloader will be intact, what about the drm keys? i've read that the DRM keys might go even if the bootloader is locked!
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If you take the time to read the thread linked thread above, you'll see that it shows you how to care for your DRM keys so that they can be restored in the event of something untoward happening.
There is an encrypted partition (TA) on your phone that has your personal DRM keys, unique to your phone, they can't be replaced with anyone elses. To open you phone up to a custom kernel or a CM build rom you have to overwrite this encrypted partition, or unlock the bootloader.
Once you have used the old rom exploit to root the phone, you can flash any stock rom without fear. Stock roms are designed to work with the TA partition and pushing a stock rom onto your phone will not damage your DRM keys. That's why I said unlocking the bootloader is a big deal, not to be done just to root a phone. There are less damaging ways to get to an MM build, with all your camera functions intact.
Didgesteve said:
If you take the time to read the thread linked thread above, you'll see that it shows you how to care for your DRM keys so that they can be restored in the event of something untoward happening.
There is an encrypted partition (TA) on your phone that has your personal DRM keys, unique to your phone, they can't be replaced with anyone elses. To open you phone up to a custom kernel or a CM build rom you have to overwrite this encrypted partition, or unlock the bootloader.
Once you have used the old rom exploit to root the phone, you can flash any stock rom without fear. Stock roms are designed to work with the TA partition and pushing a stock rom onto your phone will not damage your DRM keys. That's why I said unlocking the bootloader is a big deal, not to be done just to root a phone. There are less damaging ways to get to an MM build, with all your camera functions intact.
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so if i want to root but still keep my DRM keys i must use my phone with stock roms only? that's fair
Thanks again
Gandora42 said:
so if i want to root but still keep my DRM keys i must use my phone with stock roms only? that's fair
Thanks again
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I just would like to add that you don't have to keep stock roms (like the pre-rooted stock roms) but also stock based custom roms, for example SliMM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/rom-slimm-t3359831). There are probably more stock based custom roms but SliMM is probably the only one that is being actively developed. I use it daily and love it.
CaptainJohny said:
I just would like to add that you don't have to keep stock roms (like the pre-rooted stock roms) but also stock based custom roms, for example SliMM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/rom-slimm-t3359831). There are probably more stock based custom roms but SliMM is probably the only one that is being actively developed. I use it daily and love it.
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Oh, you mean Slim like I mentioned in my first post
Didgesteve said:
Oh, you mean Slim like I mentioned in my first post
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Yes. Sorry for basically repeating your post, I just wanted to make it a little bit more clear for him, that there is a difference between stock based custom rom and a custom rom
to tell you the truth, i didn't know that slimm rom was a custom rom, i thought it was a stock rom with "more features"
If you don't know what root is etc I suggest you do some research on it before just jumping in without knowing anything about it ?
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