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Hi everyone
I'm visitor of xda forum for 6 years, but this is first time that I decided to write or ask something.
I have problem with camera of my Xperia z3+. I can't record hd videos, because when I try to record my phone freeze, and also focus doesn't work when I take photos for near object. I have tried everything in settings, but not success. I have tried also to repair my phone with Xperia companion from PC, and surprisingly it works, but unfortunately only for some days (maybe one week). After that same story. Again doesn't work. Don't ask me to call or to send the phone to Sony company because it doesn't exist in my country. What do you suggest guys? To flash new rom? Lineage? Or other official stock roms, even though I have tried to flash official 7.1.1 US version.
Sorry for my English, and thank you.
did you unlock your bootloader?
zemetal said:
did you unlock your bootloader?
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Yes, I have unlocked it, but since I have use Xperia companion to repair my phone, again it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: No'
Fast Eagle said:
Yes, I have unlocked it, but since I have use Xperia companion to repair my phone, again it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: No'
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did you backup your DRM keys? if not, they are lost forever, that's why your camera have problem focusing, x-reality stops working and so on. flashing new roms will not solve your problem.
you need to flash kernel with DRM fix.
zemetal said:
did you backup your DRM keys? if not, they are lost forever, that's why your camera have problem focusing, x-reality stops working and so on. flashing new roms will not solve your problem.
you need to flash kernel with DRM fix.
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Unfortunately no?
Fast Eagle said:
Unfortunately no
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flash a kernel with drm fix then, camera will be fixed
zemetal said:
flash a kernel with drm fix then, camera will be fixed
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Thanks bro.
Would this method work on nougat: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
zemetal said:
flash a kernel with drm fix then, camera will be fixed
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/kernel-e655332-4-0-160withtwrp-t3629311
This link works perfectly. Thank you friend
Fast Eagle said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/kernel-e655332-4-0-160withtwrp-t3629311
This link works perfectly. Thank you friend
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haha welcome my thread btw :highfive:
Anyone?
Bofahad said:
Anyone?
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At the moment, it would kill your DRM keys/camera.
Are you sure?
MartinX3 said:
At the moment, it would kill your DRM keys/camera.
Are you sure?
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I dont understand? Any way Can you link me a tutorial!
Bofahad said:
I dont understand? Any way Can you link me a tutorial!
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At the moment, if you root your phone, your camera won't work anymore.
Also the X-Reality Engine for the LCD-screen stops working.
We can't backup our DRM keys at the moment to undo the unlocking.
(You also can't use the DRM-Keys from another XZ2 later, they are device specific).
We also don't know, if and when a DRM fix will be released, to hack this restriction.
That's the tutorial:
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-21427.html
Bofahad said:
Anyone?
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Regarding root only, as long as you unlock the bootloader of your device (agreeing to the terms of sony): do this, and you're done!
Thank you guys, thank you martin
since i unlock the bootloader i cant use my camera (black screen) after searching i think theres no solution and also i cant relock the bootloader... any soloution in the future ? and it is possible to solve the prob after TWRP is released ?
sorry for my bad english
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No because u lost drm kays now
azyounes said:
since i unlock the bootloader i cant use my camera (black screen) after searching i think theres no solution and also i cant relock the bootloader... any soloution in the future ? and it is possible to solve the prob after TWRP is released ?
sorry for my bad english
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Did you try with open camera app?
Also does camera works with what'sapp or messenger app?
no it doesnt work in all apps (black screen) to capture images but it works only for recording videos without using options. thats what happens when u unlock the bootloader ?
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kris555777 said:
No because u lost drm kays now
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yes i know ?
idk if XZ and XZ1 had the same problem after unlocking the bootloader and if it was solved after.
sorry for my bad english
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Why did you if u know unlocked bl brake some faw Sony features? Someone never learn it
kris555777 said:
Why did you if u know unlocked bl brake some faw Sony features? Someone never learn it
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i didnt know that before i unlock the BL, i just want to change the firmware because i had demo mode activated. i always unlock BL of all smartphone that i had before without any prob. i hope that a DRM fix will release soon
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it should come soon, we only need twrp now, follow the twrp thread by martinx3
yes i hope so ?
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azyounes said:
yes i hope so
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Did you actually try taking pics even if the camera were black or did you just assume it didn't work?
Because Open Camera does work taking awesome pics with even if the screen is black.
FartyParty said:
Did you actually try taking pics even if the camera were black or did you just assume it didn't work?
Because Open Camera does work taking awesome pics with even if the screen is black.
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yes i already took some pics the camera is working but i hate this black screen its boring [emoji26]
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azyounes said:
yes i already took some pics the camera is working but i hate this black screen its boring [emoji26]
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Then wait on twrp and drm fix !
Same problem help me
power_510 said:
Same problem help me
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You need TWRP and a drmfix.
MartinX3 said:
You need TWRP and a drmfix.
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Android 9 worked sory bad English
So I'm looking around and I can't see a tutorial.
Can I unlock the bootloader, root, s-off and install a recovery?
Are there any tutorials?
All I want to do is unlock it get rid of the bloatware and then lock it up again so I can still get OTA's
Is that possible?
eskimosound said:
So I'm looking around and I can't see a tutorial.
Can I unlock the bootloader, root, s-off and install a recovery?
Are there any tutorials?
All I want to do is unlock it get rid of the bloatware and then lock it up again so I can still get OTA's
Is that possible?
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You didn't looked into the rom thread, did you? :silly:
MartinX3 said:
You didn't looked into the rom thread, did you? :silly:
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Ooo... are you talking about the debloat script? :silly:
eskimosound said:
Ooo... are you talking about the debloat script? :silly:
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Oh no :silly:
So I can find how to unlock the bootloader, I can install twrp...
But...
I have read that if you root you lose the camera..
Is this true or can I safely root the phone and relock it?
eskimosound said:
So I can find how to unlock the bootloader, I can install twrp...
But...
I have read that if you root you lose the camera..
Is this true or can I safely root the phone and relock it?
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Use xperifix.
Use the latest Oreo firmware I uploaded in TWRP.
Install xperifix and use it with TWRP.
Use the camera one time.
Upgrade to latest PIE.
Install TWRP and camera works.
MartinX3 said:
You didn't looked into the rom thread, did you? :silly:
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MartinX3 said:
Use xperifix.
Use the latest Oreo firmware I uploaded in TWRP.
Install xperifix and use it with TWRP.
Use the camera one time.
Upgrade to latest PIE.
Install TWRP and camera works.
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Great thanks are their any tutorials...
eskimosound said:
Great thanks are their any tutorials...
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Use in xperiafix the manual mode, vendor, a/b and choose the magisk zip.
Not the twrp zip.
MartinX3 said:
Use in xperiafix the manual mode, vendor, a/b and choose the magisk zip.
Not the twrp zip.
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Excellent, thank you very much :laugh:
eskimosound said:
Excellent, thank you very much :laugh:
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You're welcome. :laugh:
Hey everyone. I am new on here. And I just bought a Sony Xperia xz-2. I've been so accustomed to the substratum swift black themes on my Note 8 that coming to this has been a bit underwhelming as I was hoping to use substratum to no avail.
It seems that I'll need to root my new phone in android p to achieve what I want from substratum.
I have absolutely no knowledge of rooting. How can I root my phone if I have to in order to use substratum exactly as I did on my unrooted note 8?
Can anyone on here give me explicit details on how to successfully get substratum to work on my new Xperia?
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Hey everyone. I am new on here. And I just bought a Sony Xperia xz-2. I've been so accustomed to the substratum swift black themes on my Note 8 that coming to this has been a bit underwhelming as I was hoping to use substratum to no avail.
It seems that I'll need to root my new phone in android p to achieve what I want from substratum.
I have absolutely no knowledge of rooting. How can I root my phone if I have to in order to use substratum exactly as I did on my unrooted note 8?
Can anyone on here give me explicit details on how to successfully get substratum to work on my new Xperia?
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Google "Unlock Sony XZ2 Bootloader" and "Xperifix".
There are 2 official sites that have tutorials on them
eskimosound said:
Google "Unlock Sony XZ2 Bootloader" and "Xperifix".
There are 2 official sites that have tutorials on them
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Are they full proof in the manner that there is no way one can mess up?
thepersona said:
Are they full proof in the manner that there is no way one can mess up?
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You mean Fool Proof.....and no nothing is Fool Proof...for instance if you typed in "Full" instead of "Fool" you could mess up!!
Its just a way of doing it...you will lose warranty and you could brick it.
eskimosound said:
You mean Fool Proof.....and no nothing is Fool Proof...for instance if you typed in "Full" instead of "Fool" you could mess up!!
Its just a way of doing it...you will lose warranty and you could brick it.
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Haha lol cleaver. Since I have absolutely zero idea what to do. Even with the tutorial, what would you suggest I do?
thepersona said:
Are they full proof in the manner that there is no way one can mess up?
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thepersona said:
Haha lol cleaver. Since I have absolutely zero idea what to do. Even with the tutorial, what would you suggest I do?
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Lol, unfortunately I can't give you the external links, I'm not allowed to but first you unlock your bootloader on the official Sony Unlock Xperia Bootloader site!!! Go there and read the instructions.
Then head over to the Xperifix site and download the Xperifix software and follow the instructions...
Good luck if you choose that path...
I am still Factory and wondering whether to bother..
At the moment it lacks PIE support
Well, i got a XZ2 from my boss for xmas - i love him ( lol ), i'm a SONY fanboy, have many devices since my E10i, very familiar with SONY, so - root without unlocking the BL is impossible atm i guess?
0LDST4R said:
Well, i got a XZ2 from my boss for xmas - i love him ( lol ), i'm a SONY fanboy, have many devices since my E10i, very familiar with SONY, so - root without unlocking the BL is impossible atm i guess?
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Unfortunately :crying:
0LDST4R said:
Well, i got a XZ2 from my boss for xmas - i love him ( lol ), i'm a SONY fanboy, have many devices since my E10i, very familiar with SONY, so - root without unlocking the BL is impossible atm i guess?
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You could install the uploaded Oreo firmware and use xperifix.
After you used the camera and upgrade to pie, the camera will still works (without noise reduction) and the other shiny & nice to have won't work.
The sound vibration system and the color screen system will continue to work.
Well, the PIE color system, not the Sony color system.
But it is similar.
Hello everyone,i just want to find out if there is anybody currently looking into a root solution for the Xperia XZ2 on Android Pie?
Trace.Oneil said:
Hello everyone,i just want to find out if there is anybody currently looking into a root solution for the Xperia XZ2 on Android Pie?
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Please look into the TWRP thread.
MartinX3 said:
Please look into the TWRP thread.
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I did look there,but didnt see anything about root being possible on Pie,did i miss it somehow?
Trace.Oneil said:
I did look there,but didnt see anything about root being possible on Pie,did i miss it somehow?
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Ah, sorry.
You are new in the Android world?
Magisk is the most used rooting solution.
You also need TWRP to install it and the drmfix later.
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Ah, sorry.
You are new in the Android world?
Magisk is the most used rooting solution.
You also need TWRP to install it and the drmfix later.
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Not new to Android.just new to rooting. I have no idea how to root my XZ2 on Android Pie and i dont want to mess my phone up trying and not being successfull.
Trace.Oneil said:
Not new to Android.just new to rooting. I have no idea how to root my XZ2 on Android Pie and i dont want to mess my phone up trying and not being successfull.
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Luckily you can't mess your phone.
But at the moment you would need to downgrade to OREO and use xperifix to reactivate your camera after unlocking.
Then you can update back to PIE.
downgrading requires a phone wipe.
You could root I first and upgrade with titanium backup or you backup only your media data on the internal and external sdcard.
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Luckily you can't mess your phone.
But at the moment you would need to downgrade to OREO and use xperifix to reactivate your camera after unlocking.
Then you can update back to PIE.
downgrading requires a phone wipe.
You could root I first and upgrade with titanium backup or you backup only your media data on the internal and external sdcard.
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Okay,thanks. I think you just answered my question in my post. Root on Pie directly is still not possible and to root presently,i have to go back to Oreo first but is anybody working on a way to root on Pie without having to downgrade to Oreo first?
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Okay,thanks. I think you just answered my question in my post. Root on Pie directly is still not possible and to root presently,i have to go back to Oreo first but is anybody working on a way to root on Pie without having to downgrade to Oreo first?
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Your welcome.
Root is possible.
But for a working camera you would need to downgrade to OREO, apply xperifix, use your camera one time and upgrade back to PIE.
MartinX3 said:
Your welcome.
Root is possible.
But for a working camera you would need to downgrade to OREO, apply xperifix, use your camera one time and upgrade back to PIE.
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Ahh,now i understand it better. Now all i need to do is find one of you clever guys to assist me when i decide to root my phone. For now im happy with mine as is,i would just like it if Sony had made it possible to change the font style and i would love to get rid of some apps that i dont need or want such as AVG.
Trace.Oneil said:
Ahh,now i understand it better. Now all i need to do is find one of you clever guys to assist me when i decide to root my phone. For now im happy with mine as is,i would just like it if Sony had made it possible to change the font style and i would love to get rid of some apps that i dont need or want such as AVG.
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At least you can deactivate the apps.
On PIE I heared, you can use substratum and Andromeda for your font.
But with root, you can remove the apps and change your font like hell. :silly:
MartinX3 said:
At least you can deactivate the apps.
On PIE I heared, you can use substratum and Andromeda for your font.
But with root, you can remove the apps and change your font like hell. :silly:
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Yes,i know with root it all becomes possible and easy to do. But coming from a rooted Z5,i am very worried about the DRM keys and functionality. When i rooted my Z5 (with help) functions like Super Vivid Colour etc that were lost with DRM,once restored just never seemed to me to be as good as before i rooted.
MartinX3 said:
At least you can deactivate the apps.
On PIE I heared, you can use substratum and Andromeda for your font.
But with root, you can remove the apps and change your font like hell. :silly:
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Can you please point me to a post where i can read more about using substratum and andromeda to change my font @MartinX3
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Can you please point me to a post where i can read more about using substratum and andromeda to change my font @MartinX3
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Substratum+pie+font :silly:
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Substratum+pie+font :silly:
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Thank you ? Will it work on Pie and no root?