Hello dear friends.
I'd love to go back to to stock. I unrooted my phone and flashed the stock recovery.
Now I'd love to relock the bootloader. Will that procedure wipe the content on my phone? If so, is there any way to avoid the wipe?
Thanks.
Regards,
m00h
No mate, there is no way to avoid the factory reset
nikifeto said:
No mate, there is no way to avoid the factory reset
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That's very unfortunate, but thanks pal.
m00h said:
That's very unfortunate, but thanks pal.
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Backup Your P20pro, using HiSuite on a PC then restore after relocking bootloader - won’t be 100% perfect but almost all apps data and settings will be recovered
dezborders said:
Backup Your P20pro, using HiSuite on a PC then restore after relocking bootloader - won’t be 100% perfect but almost all apps data and settings will be recovered
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Never used anything for backup outside of TitaniumBackup, but will give this rootless solution a try, thanks.
I have so many things set up, it would take weeks to get everything back in place.
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Hey anyone here plz help me.....!!
my XZR's bravia engine is not working ...i restored the TA backup then also its not working......i restored many times ....
i did the backup while using kitkat 4.4.4 and now i flashed my phone to 4.4.4 kitkat and restored the TA backup....the bootloader unlocks also in configuration Roting status is bootloader unlock allowed : yes after restoring TA bakcup.....
whats the problem plz help me?????
niraj5.chaudhari said:
Hey anyone here plz help me.....!!
my XZR's bravia engine is not working ...i restored the TA backup then also its not working......i restored many times ....
i did the backup while using kitkat 4.4.4 and now i flashed my phone to 4.4.4 kitkat and restored the TA backup....the bootloader unlocks also in configuration Roting status is bootloader unlock allowed : yes after restoring TA bakcup.....
whats the problem plz help me?????
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Did you follow the steps correctly ?? I too took TA backup, then unlocked it, now restored TA backup and got back BE. Please make sure you follow the steps correctly.
ariftwister said:
Did you follow the steps correctly ?? I too took TA backup, then unlocked it, now restored TA backup and got back BE. Please make sure you follow the steps correctly.
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yaa.....i followed the correct steps ....previously it was working but now its not working.......anyways can u plz let me know the proper steps to restore backup....that would confirm me its my mistake or the backup is corrupted.
niraj5.chaudhari said:
yaa.....i followed the correct steps ....previously it was working but now its not working.......anyways can u plz let me know the proper steps to restore backup....that would confirm me its my mistake or the backup is corrupted.
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The steps are not that much complex. The Backup might be corrupted. So just do a dry run using the Backup file. A Dry run is like actual restore but it wont do restore at the last step. So you can check the file integrity using this. Also how do you make sure BE is not working?? Can You use track ID ??
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The steps are not that much complex. The Backup might be corrupted. So just do a dry run using the Backup file. A Dry run is like actual restore but it wont do restore at the last step. So you can check the file integrity using this. Also how do you make sure BE is not working?? Can You use track ID ??
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yeah i can use track ID its totally working fine.......but the photos and videos are not enhanced and not sharpen when the BE is on....i.e. the effects on the photo remains the same even if i turn on the BE......!!
and i checked the dry run in that it says INTEGRITY CHECK: OK....!!!what does it mean......is my backup is corrupted???
niraj5.chaudhari said:
yeah i can use track ID its totally working fine.......but the photos and videos are not enhanced and not sharpen when the BE is on....i.e. the effects on the photo remains the same even if i turn on the BE......!!
and i checked the dry run in that it says INTEGRITY CHECK: OK....!!!what does it mean......is my backup is corrupted???
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If the Integrity Check is OK, then backup is fine. Also You may want to look into this thread
ariftwister said:
If the Integrity Check is OK, then backup is fine. Also You may want to look into this thread
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i have gone through that thread but it requires unlocked bootloader and if i do so i would not be able to use track ID/movie creator/etc sony official apps.....now i got to know that my DRM backup is not corrupted and is successfully restored in my phone the prob is i just cant use BE and Clear phase!!!
help me to solve that prob...
niraj5.chaudhari said:
i have gone through that thread but it requires unlocked bootloader and if i do so i would not be able to use track ID/movie creator/etc sony official apps.....now i got to know that my DRM backup is not corrupted and is successfully restored in my phone the prob is i just cant use BE and Clear phase!!!
help me to solve that prob...
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Okay then your best options are to Flash Original Firmware again and hope that its cleared this time. Be sure to Clean Install this time.
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Okay then your best options are to Flash Original Firmware again and hope that its cleared this time. Be sure to Clean Install this time.
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that's too done......the prob not cured........i think there's no way to solve the prob...!!
niraj5.chaudhari said:
that's too done......the prob not cured........i think there's no way to solve the prob...!!
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When you are flashing in Flashtool, flash everything including, kernel, TA, etc. So in this way you will get your original TA
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When you are flashing in Flashtool, flash everything including, kernel, TA, etc. So in this way you will get your original TA
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Done the same ....but BE still not working!!!:crying:
niraj5.chaudhari said:
Done the same ....but BE still not working!!!:crying:
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Then you are out of options.. Sorry man.
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Then you are out of options.. Sorry man.
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can u plz examine whats the prob in my .rar backup file?....ill pm u the file
niraj5.chaudhari said:
can u plz examine whats the prob in my .rar backup file?....ill pm u the file
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yeah.. sure..
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yeah.. sure..
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hey here is my .rar file of TA backup....please have a look over it and tell me whats the prob...if u can solve it please do that it will me much better.....thanku very very much...
niraj5.chaudhari said:
hey here is my .rar file of TA backup....please have a look over it and tell me whats the prob...if u can solve it please do that it will me much better.....thanku very very much...
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your Backup looks ok.. Still I don't get why is it not restoring TA. Did you take backup before unlocking or not??
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your Backup looks ok.. Still I don't get why is it not restoring TA. Did you take backup before unlocking or not??
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no i take the backup while my phone was locked then i unlocked it......and now again i locked the boot loader and flashed stock firmware and now i'm restoring the backup and its restoring successfully track id and Sony official apps are running fine but only the BE is not working i.e. the picture don't brightens the colors and details also
Have you looked in the service mode?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* in the dailer.
Select service tests, security, all keys in there should state ok.
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Mario.D said:
Have you looked in the service mode?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* in the dailer.
Select service tests, security, all keys in there should state ok.
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yaa its ok...!!
why do not forget to backup TA
Hi there,
I asked this question before, but last time I got some confusing answers with regards to needing root.
The problem: My phone is slowing down and I want to wipe it completely (no system/app data left over) and restore it to factory defaults, preferably running 5.1.1.
What's the best/easiest way to do this? Will flashing the new firmware clear everything the way I want? I don't want to root, unlock the bootloader or lose the DRM keys, just a standard wipe.
On a firmware note, does anyone know where I can get Bell Canada 5.1.1 firmware?
Thanks a lot!
Foaric
Download FlashTool and there is XperiFirm to download the firmware you need
Just flash it, and you start from stock
I think just a standard factory reset should do this.
nathan30 said:
Download FlashTool and there is XperiFirm to download the firmware you need
Just flash it, and you start from stock
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Great! So flashing will clear all the system/user data while leaving the DRM data intact? I'm looking to do it so that there's nothing left over to slow down the phone.
Thanks,
Foaric
Foaric said:
Great! So flashing will clear all the system/user data while leaving the DRM data intact? I'm looking to do it so that there's nothing left over to slow down the phone.
Thanks,
Foaric
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The DRM are loosing only when you want to unlock your bootloader
But as mcgrathpatj said, try a factory reset in first
hello i have a xperia z3c 5803 and I want to restore it back to stock. i have backed up the drm keys (ta.img) from before, currently running custom rom slimlp and its an unlocked bootloader. What do i have to do first and how?
If you want to do a complete wipe and clean install it back to stock, use the Sony PC Companion software. There is an option to perform a clean reinstall somewhere. I know there is the option because I've done it but can't remember right now where it is.
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If you want to do a complete wipe and clean install it back to stock, use the Sony PC Companion software. There is an option to perform a clean reinstall somewhere. I know there is the option because I've done it but can't remember right now where it is.
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will it also lock the bootloader and restore the drm keys
laidbackcloud said:
will it also lock the bootloader and restore the drm keys
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Sorry, no clue. I am quite a noob when it comes to this stuff.
Hopefully someone else can help you out.
So I wanted to root my phone, and i figured out that it is impossible to root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, but I don't really want to loose my data, so I want to know if it is possible to do it without loosing any data?
nope
You cannot. Once you unlock the bootloader, it will reset everything. Have a backup through hi suites, or inbuilt backup app on usb/sd card etc.
Copy the images, WhatsApp images,picture folder, hwthemes folder manually if downloaded themese, WhatsApp images are important. DCIM full folder is your camera+fb images. And hisuites backup your app+data so no worries. It backup your contacts as well. Use sms and call log backup app to backup sms and call logs.
However story ia different when you are rooted. You can just use titanium backup for complete backup.
No way man.
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No way man.
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Lets hack the algorithm of this and do this buddy
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Lets hack the algorithm of this and do this buddy
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hacking isnt allowed in xda.
thelous said:
hacking isnt allowed in xda.
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That was just a light comment and nobody gonna do that..that was related with the fact DC unlocker provides the codes but Huawei fails. dont take it much seriously.
thelous said:
hacking isnt allowed in xda.
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There is an Android Development and Hacking section, so it's not completely prohibited. Hacking to get paid stuff is the one not allowed here.
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StrangeTester said:
So I wanted to root my phone, and i figured out that it is impossible to root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, but I don't really want to loose my data, so I want to know if it is possible to do it without loosing any data?
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Have you unlocked?
I'm currently installing Android SDK right now.
Now I am ready to unlock the bootloader, but is there any way to revert to factory settings if something goes wrong? Like a original ROM or Firmware download?
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Now I am ready to unlock the bootloader, but is there any way to revert to factory settings if something goes wrong? Like a original ROM or Firmware download?
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theres always way to go as long as you dont delete stuff youre not supposed to delete.
So I am ready to unlock the bootloader, but wanted to know, is there any way to revert to the original system after doing this, or after installing twrp?
StrangeTester said:
So I am ready to unlock the bootloader, but wanted to know, is there any way to revert to the original system after doing this, or after installing twrp?
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After unlocking bootloader, install twrp. Have full backup backup backup...then do whatever you wish to.
Ok. I have viewed a guide on how to root the phone, and it said that there is no download for the original update.app file for Huawei eRecovery. Also is there any way to backup to computer using twrp, because im not sure i will be able to store the backup file on my local storage.
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Ok. I have viewed a guide on how to root the phone, and it said that there is no download for the original update.app file for Huawei eRecovery. Also is there any way to backup to computer using twrp, because im not sure i will be able to store the backup file on my local storage.
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extract update.app from firmware, when you got twrp installed all your data is gone already. just follow guide and you'll be fine.
But how do I extract the update.app?
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But how do I extract the update.app?
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Just save the firmware zip to pc, sd card simple. You may need it when messed up..
For twrp, refer the guide properly and files in my signature for honor 5C repository.
Ok, I'll do that after I get home
StrangeTester said:
Ok, I'll do that after I get home
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Good luck.
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Hi, I'm living in Costa Rica, I have a friend that was coming from Germany and he offered to bring something from there (phones are expensive here). My previous Z1 compact was almost dead (almost half screen without touch) so I bought a second hand XZ1 (I'm not a big fan of big screen phones) thru ebay kleinanzeigen. The phone got to my friend, he tried it and everything worked fine. When he brought it to me, I realized there was a demo mode activated on the phone. Tried deactivating it from system ('lock screen and security' tab is locked), *#*#sellmore#*#* ('Device is for store use only, Retail mode cannot be activated') and firmware reinstall thru sony companion but no luck. My friend it's going to be traveling back in over 6 months to Germany :crying: . Is there a way to remove this demo mode since returning it it's not an option? Thanks for your time!
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Hi, I'm living in Costa Rica, I have a friend that was coming from Germany and he offered to bring something from there (phones are expensive here). My previous Z1 compact was almost dead (almost half screen without touch) so I bought a second hand XZ1 (I'm not a big fan of big screen phones) thru ebay kleinanzeigen. The phone got to my friend, he tried it and everything worked fine. When he brought it to me, I realized there was a demo mode activated on the phone. Tried deactivating it from system ('lock screen and security' tab is locked), *#*#sellmore#*#* ('Device is for store use only, Retail mode cannot be activated') and firmware reinstall thru sony companion but no luck. My friend it's going to be traveling back in over 6 months to Germany :crying: . Is there a way to remove this demo mode since returning it it's not an option? Thanks for your time!
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Use the flashtool or newflasher to flash a different rom, if it's demo FW Sony companion will just keep reflashing it.
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Use the flashtool or newflasher to flash a different rom, if it's demo FW Sony companion will just keep reflashing it.
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Thank you very much for your reply! For using this tools, do I have to root or unlock bootloader or both?
craspo said:
Thank you very much for your reply! For using this tools, do I have to root or unlock bootloader or both?
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Neither, just flash, but remove the persist file before flashing to keep the Android attest key in tact.
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Neither, just flash, but remove the persist file before flashing to keep the Android attest key in tact.
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Thanks again for your response! And sorry to break you ba**s again. I've dowloaded the last firmware from Xperfirm (47.2.A.11.228). I had Android 8 and this is 9. Is it worthy to upgrade? or I might encounter problems later on if I want for example to root or unlock boot loader? (I don't care much for customization I just use Titanium Backup for freezing or deleting bloatware)
And last question: I been reading about getting the persist file backed up and I just found this thread for motorola G5 would this still work? If not, would you mind guiding me in the right direction?
Thank you very much for your time again!
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Thanks again for your response! And sorry to break you ba**s again. I've dowloaded the last firmware from Xperfirm (47.2.A.11.228). I had Android 8 and this is 9. Is it worthy to upgrade? or I might encounter problems later on if I want for example to root or unlock boot loader? (I don't care much for customization I just use Titanium Backup for freezing or deleting bloatware)
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I'm sticking with Oreo because I don't like Pie, so that's down to your personal preference. You can find Oreo FW ending .20 in threads knocking about here. As for the persist.sin, you simply don't flash it, I think in the flashtool you can exclude it but if you use Newflasher you just delete it from the folder before flashing.
Give THIS thread a read.
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I'm sticking with Oreo because I don't like Pie, so that's down to your personal preference. You can find Oreo FW ending .20 in threads knocking about here. As for the persist.sin, you simply don't flash it, I think in the flashtool you can exclude it but if you use Newflasher you just delete it from the folder before flashing.
Give THIS thread a read.
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Ok I have the fw and deleted the persist file (persist_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin, is this the right one?). Now just flash with newflasher? I do not have to backup TA partition (drm keys) or anything else?. Sorry for so many questions, I do not have a lot of experience on this and I do not want to mess it up.
Thanks again for your time!
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Ok I have the fw and deleted the persist file (persist_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin, is this the right one?). Now just flash with newflasher?
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Yes, and yes.
craspo said:
I do not have to backup TA partition (drm keys) or anything else?. Sorry for so many questions, I do not have a lot of experience on this and I do not want to mess it up.
Thanks again for your time!
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You only need to backup your TA if you're going to unlock the bootloader, if you're just flashing FW it doesn't matter.
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Yes, and yes.
You only need to backup your TA if you're going to unlock the bootloader, if you're just flashing FW it doesn't matter.
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Everything worked perfectly! Thank you, thank you very much for your time an patience!
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Everything worked perfectly! Thank you, thank you very much for your time an patience!
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You're welcome!