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I will be getting a Sony Xperia E from Immix (with a SIM Card), and I am wondering if I am in the correct section of the forums. I have a few questions, since I had an HTC One V before, about the current status of this phone:
Has this phone been S-Off'd yet?
If not, is TWRP at least released for this phone?
I think that's it. I'll update with more questions as I get them
Thanks in advance,
NarWhat
123386761 said:
I will be getting a Sony Xperia E from Immix (with a SIM Card), and I am wondering if I am in the correct section of the forums. I have a few questions, since I had an HTC One V before, about the current status of this phone:
Has this phone been S-Off'd yet?
If not, is TWRP at least released for this phone?
I think that's it. I'll update with more questions as I get them
Thanks in advance,
NarWhat
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S-OFF (unlock bootloader) in Sony terms is can be done by visit http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and follow the instructions. make sure you test by enter *#*#7378423#*#* on dialer and then, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
dunno if someone already build TWRP for Xperia E, but there is CWM for Xperia E
AshRoller said:
S-OFF (unlock bootloader) in Sony terms is can be done by visit http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and follow the instructions. make sure you test by enter *#*#7378423#*#* on dialer and then, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
dunno if someone already build TWRP for Xperia E, but there is CWM for Xperia E
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Sorry, in [HTC One V] terms, S-Off not only requires the bootloader to already be unlocked, but then you can also edit the boot, radio and other partitions that are still locked while the bootloader is unlocked.
And that phone number is very helpful, thanks! I'll have to test it Wednesday, when my phone is supposed to arrive
And about building TWRP, I'll do it. I've built several pieces of software for my previous phone, aaaaand I hope it's the same process LOL
123386761 said:
Sorry, in [HTC One V] terms, S-Off not only requires the bootloader to already be unlocked, but then you can also edit the boot, radio and other partitions that are still locked while the bootloader is unlocked.
And that phone number is very helpful, thanks! I'll have to test it Wednesday, when my phone is supposed to arrive
And about building TWRP, I'll do it. I've built several pieces of software for my previous phone, aaaaand I hope it's the same process LOL
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ah sorry forgot that s-off/on terms, i'm also have htc device, S-ON, but unlocked bootloader.
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123386761 said:
Sorry, in [HTC One V] terms, S-Off not only requires the bootloader to already be unlocked, but then you can also edit the boot, radio and other partitions that are still locked while the bootloader is unlocked.
And that phone number is very helpful, thanks! I'll have to test it Wednesday, when my phone is supposed to arrive
And about building TWRP, I'll do it. I've built several pieces of software for my previous phone, aaaaand I hope it's the same process LOL
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You've had a One V? Cool, there's one in the family, still stock, of course.
I think the radio and stuff can be changed even when the bootloader is locked , using Flashtool to flash the firmwares in flash mode. [citation needed] At least the baseband can be changed easily, probably other stuff too.
TWRP has been built for CM10 (actually it's a dual recovery; both CWM and TWRP) by hsr0. Others have been built too, but since our phones have no recovery image, the recovery has to be built into the kernel, and this is the most stable CM10 kernel, I recommend this one. Not sure if there's a stock TWRP, though.
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You've had a One V? Cool, there's one in the family, still stock, of course.
I think the radio and stuff can be changed even when the bootloader is locked , using Flashtool to flash the firmwares in flash mode. [citation needed] At least the baseband can be changed easily, probably other stuff too.
TWRP has been built for CM10 (actually it's a dual recovery; both CWM and TWRP) by hsr0. Others have been built too, but since our phones have no recovery image, the recovery has to be built into the kernel, and this is the most stable CM10 kernel, I recommend this one. Not sure if there's a stock TWRP, though.
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So from this info I'm guessing you're a major developer for this phone?
Just a note- I plan on unlocking the bootloader as soon as I get the phone, so I don't lose any personal data stored on it
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So from this info I'm guessing you're a major developer for this phone?
Just a note- I plan on unlocking the bootloader as soon as I get the phone, so I don't lose any personal data stored on it
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LOL, no. I've just started my first project, and hardly anybody here knows what it is.
Before unlocking your phone's bootloader, be sure to root it (many guides to root it with a locked bootloader here) and backup the TA partition: this partition has some DRM keys that are removed once you unlock the bootloader. I'm not sure what they do, but you can check whether the DRM keys are there or not, so if you take it to Sony, you can reflash TA, unroot, and they'll honour the warranty.
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LOL, no. I've just started my first project, and hardly anybody here knows what it is.
Before unlocking your phone's bootloader, be sure to root it (many guides to root it with a locked bootloader here) and backup the TA partition: this partition has some DRM keys that are removed once you unlock the bootloader. I'm not sure what they do, but you can check whether the DRM keys are there or not, so if you take it to Sony, you can reflash TA, unroot, and they'll honour the warranty.
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Oh okay this is good info! Thanks!
**EDIT** should I root, THEN backup the TA partition?
Thanks!
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Oh okay this is good info! Thanks!
**EDIT** should I root, THEN backup the TA partition?
Thanks!
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Yes.
And also make sure,you've got a few ftf files.
In case you want to know in HTC terms: FTFs are like RUUs, but safer to flash - so much that we've been using Xperia E dual's FTF files on the Xperia E single.
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In case you want to know in HTC terms: FTFs are like RUUs, but safer to flash - so much that we've been using Xperia E dual's FTF files on the Xperia E single.
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Cool this is exactly what I'm looking for. Now I feel safe to unlock the bootloader and root
Okay, got the phone in yesterday, and after a LONG night of downloading all the necessary files, I am about to use flashtool to root my phone
**EDIT** ... sitting in homeroom at school hoping to get this done before class, and realize I don't have an android USB cable on me :l
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Iam about to use flashtool to root my phone
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To flash the kernels, I assume? Just asking to be sure.
123386761 said:
and realize I don't have an android USB cable on me :l
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:banghead: Didn't you get one with the phone?
Well, have a nice day!
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Yeah I got one for the phone, but I was rushing out of the house lol
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Well this sucks. Apparently Windows 8.1 has issues with connecting Sony devices. Probably just install W7 for a dual boot... but thanks a lot Microsoft! Making me go out of my way to root my phone :l
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Well this sucks. Apparently Windows 8.1 has issues with connecting Sony devices. Probably just install W7 for a dual boot... but thanks a lot Microsoft! Making me go out of my way to root my phone :l
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Don't worry; I feel the same way - my Nexus's fastboot drivers work awesome, but Sony's drivers seem to have problems in 8.1. I need to use another PC for this (no other Windows 7 license around)...
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Don't worry; I feel the same way - my Nexus's fastboot drivers work awesome, but Sony's drivers seem to have problems in 8.1. I need to use another PC for this (no other Windows 7 license around)...
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Ugh. I hate it when things don't support each other. Might just do this at school, they run Windows XP XD
123386761 said:
Ugh. I hate it when things don't support each other. Might just do this at school, they run Windows XP XD
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You know, I've been liking you (and a couple of other forum members) more and more, as I read your (and their) posts.
Another tip: don't, ever let the battery level on your phone go down below 15%. Because when the battery goes down to 0%, it's pretty difficult to wake it up - I just had to wake up mine.
NSDCars5 said:
You know, I've been liking you (and a couple of other forum members) more and more, as I read your (and their) posts.
Another tip: don't, ever let the battery level on your phone go down below 15%. Because when the battery goes down to 0%, it's pretty difficult to wake it up - I just had to wake up mine.
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Thanks! And I've already been at 8% once >_>... I just let it charge overnight, like I do every night. Now it's back to normal
Downloading Windows 7 now, 90% done. Will post results after installation of OS + Android SDK + phone drivers :l
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If i unlook bootl. and apply root to device, did i lost warranty ? It's possible to restore all stock and get back warranty ?
Suggest you would use the search function. There're a number of threads on this topic already. Please.
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sxtester said:
Suggest you would use the search function. There're a number of threads on this topic already. Please.
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Advanced search is off, normal one show me galaxy s4 post, not z4
You don't need advanced search to find the answeres. Wait, let me google that for you...
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/unlocked-bootloader-discuss-customer-t2906731
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/one-bootloader-unlock-flash-firmware-t2905047
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936
By the time you're done reading for sure the advanced search is back.
Thanks, just a thing i don't understand.
Bootloader unlocking is a reversable operations?
It' possible to re-lock and re-able warranty?
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Thanks, just a thing i don't understand.
Bootloader unlocking is a reversable operations?
It' possible to re-lock and re-able warranty?
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It is reversible using flashtool
However, it still will not restore TA partition so it can be seen if you have unlocked.
The only way to completely reset to factory conditions is to restore a TA backup, but the only way to get that is to root before unlocking
gregbradley said:
It is reversible using flashtool
However, it still will not restore TA partition so it can be seen if you have unlocked.
The only way to completely reset to factory conditions is to restore a TA backup, but the only way to get that is to root before unlocking
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So to restore warranty after modding you need to wait a locked booatloder root and only after unlock and mod device ?
Correct?
andxit said:
So to restore warranty after modding you need to wait a locked booatloder root and only after unlock and mod device ?
Correct?
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I do not want to talk about warranty's.
All I am saying is that in order to restore your phone to factory settings you need a stock TA partition. To restore a stock TA partition after unlocking the bootloader you need a backup of a TA partition taken from your phone. In order to make that backup you need root.
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I do not want to talk about warranty's.
All I am saying is that in order to restore your phone to factory settings you need a stock TA partition. To restore a stock TA partition after unlocking the bootloader you need a backup of a TA partition taken from your phone. In order to make that backup you need root.
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Ok.
Z3 modding is not in avanced state, so in previous xperia is possible to restore warranty after unlock bootl.?
Sorry for my question, im interested to buy z3, so i'm verifying modding possibilities
andxit said:
Ok.
Z3 modding is not in avanced state, so in previous xperia is possible to restore warranty after unlock bootl.?
Sorry for my question, im interested to buy z3, so i'm verifying modding possibilities
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Again, as said numerous times in this thread, if you could be bothered to read the links or a quick read of the forum you'd know.
In my opinion, if you want to "mod" a phone, get a Nexus or a HTC One M8. Sony phones going all the way back to Xperia X10 are rubbish with custom Roms and "mods"
Right now, you cannot return completely to stock.
Jonathan-H said:
Again, as said numerous times in this thread, if you could be bothered to read the links or a quick read of the forum you'd know.
In my opinion, if you want to "mod" a phone, get a Nexus or a HTC One M8. Sony phones going all the way back to Xperia X10 are rubbish with custom Roms and "mods"
Right now, you cannot return completely to stock.
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I don't know English very well, i've read all the links, but i have bit difficult with specific terms and i want to be sure about what i understand.
Sorry for trouble and thanks for willingness
Hello everyone, I have problem with my xperia L' s wifi/Bluetooth. They are not working, I tried many thing but didnt solve anything. I thing this problem mostly related with TA partition. I do not have TA backup so is there a way to repair TA partition ?
HMZGUPUR said:
Hello everyone, I have problem with my xperia L' s wifi/Bluetooth. They are not working, I tried many thing but didnt solve anything. I thing this problem mostly related with TA partition. I do not have TA backup so is there a way to repair TA partition ?
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Hi there,
It's sad to say, but I don't think that your issues depends on that (TA-Partition). I have unlocked my bootloader and installed L' version, and there' no issues at all.
I'd like to warn you - don't even think to flash any other person's TA-Partition, otherwise you'll face a unrecovable hard-brick.
Which ROM do you have pre-installed on your device?
If it's stock, give a try to flash any CUSTOM Rom, for example, Validus, Ressur., CM12 or any other.
HMZGUPUR said:
Hello everyone, I have problem with my xperia L' s wifi/Bluetooth. They are not working, I tried many thing but didnt solve anything. I thing this problem mostly related with TA partition. I do not have TA backup so is there a way to repair TA partition ?
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use flashtool and your mobile's ftf and restore it to stock state with flash mode, if you don't know how a simple google search can fix this, however no, TA keys are only for bionz, x-reality, etc. they are nowhere near remotely close to your problem sad to say.. and no TA partitions cannot be repaired, however firmware can be.. your TA partition will automatically be rewritten aswell if you use an FTF with TA files in it, but to fix the DRM issue you will need the DRM patch.
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Hi there,
It's sad to say, but I don't think that your issues depends on that (TA-Partition). I have unlocked my bootloader and installed L' version, and there' no issues at all.
I'd like to warn you - don't even think to flash any other person's TA-Partition, otherwise you'll face a unrecovable hard-brick.
Which ROM do you have pre-installed on your device?
If it's stock, give a try to flash any CUSTOM Rom, for example, Validus, Ressur., CM12 or any other.
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I rooted my Xperia L c2105 with rootkitXperia(L) about 7 - 8 mouth ago, after a few days my device started to freeze and then restart. The worst part is reset loops. Opening and (I guess) check the wifi/bluetooth hardware (because of the hardware don't respond then restart again). Using the phone was not possible, so I flashed CM11 but my problem wasn't solved but the good thing is no more reset loops. I used my phone about 2 -3 month without wifi/bluetooth and sent it to the service. They said we solved problem and everything working well. Again I root my device with rootkitXperia(L) and flashed CM12 with ThunderZap 4.13. It is worked properly about 3-4 day and then the same problem realised again. I think this not a hardware problem. It may related with TA partition. Because in TA, there is info about Wlan/Bluetooth.
Also I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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use flashtool and your mobile's ftf and restore it to stock state with flash mode, if you don't know how a simple google search can fix this, however no, TA keys are only for bionz, x-reality, etc. they are nowhere near remotely close to your problem sad to say.. and no TA partitions cannot be repaired, however firmware can be.. your TA partition will automatically be rewritten aswell if you use an FTF with TA files in it, but to fix the DRM issue you will need the DRM patch.
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I dont know what is the real reason of this problem. But sony service can only flash something and solve the problem. Also I flashed many stock firmware for my xperia L. But nothing solved the problem.
HMZGUPUR said:
I dont know what is the real reason of this problem. But sony service can only flash something and solve the problem. Also I flashed many stock firmware for my xperia L. But nothing solved the problem.
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did you try through the flashtool ftf instead of through recovery? cause keep in mind FTF's reflash baseband/radio aswell, I'd also suggest if yes - to try flashing a cm 11 or cm 12 rom and see if the issue persists, if it does your problem may be hardware related, but not all hope is lost yet.. if on CM11/12 it works then i'd suggest just flash a stock ftf again over it and try again, also i'd try another FTF to rule out software issues aswell, It can even be regional issues.. what exactly does your wifi/bluetooth do, just not switch on or does it provide errors? if your on stock and haven't unlocked yet, don't forget to backup TA keys first though before jumping to cm.. [Edit] sorry i did not see your previous post, I don't honestly see how it could be TA related, if this was the case, restoring your DRM keys or even flashing an FTF with the TA files in would solve the problem, maybe you could try that, in my experience, Customized_UK version has TA in, this can be downloaded in flashtool aswell.. fyi just a sidenote, restoring another phones DRM will hard brick your device.. and personal experience tought me this one. lol
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@HMZGUPUR another thing you can also try that may work, once you got an FTF with TA files in it, flash it once with UBL, then relock the BL and flash the FTF again, see if this helps.. if it works, you should be able to safely unlock again.
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did you try through the flashtool ftf instead of through recovery? cause keep in mind FTF's reflash baseband/radio aswell, I'd also suggest if yes - to try flashing a cm 11 or cm 12 rom and see if the issue persists, if it does your problem may be hardware related, but not all hope is lost yet.. if on CM11/12 it works then i'd suggest just flash a stock ftf again over it and try again, also i'd try another FTF to rule out software issues aswell, It can even be regional issues.. what exactly does your wifi/bluetooth do, just not switch on or does it provide errors? if your on stock and haven't unlocked yet, don't forget to backup TA keys first though before jumping to cm..
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I didn't try to flash ftf throught recovery but I tried many versions of cm11,cm12 (nightlies,betas,milestones). Also I tried stock ftf for my country, europe and others. Nothing changed. It is very strange because sony service can repair without any hardware changes. But I can't.
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did you try through the flashtool ftf instead of through recovery? cause keep in mind FTF's reflash baseband/radio aswell, I'd also suggest if yes - to try flashing a cm 11 or cm 12 rom and see if the issue persists, if it does your problem may be hardware related, but not all hope is lost yet.. if on CM11/12 it works then i'd suggest just flash a stock ftf again over it and try again, also i'd try another FTF to rule out software issues aswell, It can even be regional issues.. what exactly does your wifi/bluetooth do, just not switch on or does it provide errors? if your on stock and haven't unlocked yet, don't forget to backup TA keys first though before jumping to cm.. [Edit] sorry i did not see your previous post, I don't honestly see how it could be TA related, if this was the case, restoring your DRM keys or even flashing an FTF with the TA files in would solve the problem, maybe you could try that, in my experience, Customized_UK version has TA in, this can be downloaded in flashtool aswell.. fyi just a sidenote, restoring another phones DRM will hard brick your device.. and personal experience tought me this one. lol
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@HMZGUPUR another thing you can also try that may work, once you got an FTF with TA files in it, flash it once with UBL, then relock the BL and flash the FTF again, see if this helps.. if it works, you should be able to safely unlock again.
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Ok thank you I'm going to try Customized_UK. But before I also found another ftf which include TA but it consists of only simlock.ta. Is it true ? In the picture Unbranded Generic
HMZGUPUR said:
Ok thank you I'm going to try Customized_UK. But before I also found another ftf which include TA but it consists of only simlock.ta. Is it true ? In the picture Unbranded Generic
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I can't say i have ever owned an xperia L, the 3 devices i have are Z, Z1 and Z3, However it looks a bit strange mine generally has 2 TA files it flashes and i don't recall seeing simlock as one of them, The only direction i can point you in is that if you feel its the TA partition, I know that flashing an ftf with TA will reflash your TA partition over but wont restore your DRM keys though, However i have unlocked and wiped mine a few times over and upon flashing a full FTF i saw the TA is active again (so that the DRM patch could work again since i recklessly unlocked without backups), I doubt Sony service center would do anything special except do the very same thing, and that's flashing a full FTF over so that it reflashes TA/baseband/radio over and /system gets repaired, then they relock the BL. sorry mate best i can help with.. with the Z series TA is only responsible for bionz, X-reality, etc and i have worked without TA for a long time as im mostly using CM12, but i would say the rootkit sounds like it does something with your phone its not liking very much, I'd rather suggest that if you do get it repaired, try to flash TWRP/CWM and use the supersu-update.zip instead of rootkit to root your device, i assume you've backed up your DRM already so i don't see why a rootkit would be necessary..but i could be wrong too.
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I can't say i have ever owned an xperia L, the 3 devices i have are Z, Z1 and Z3, However it looks a bit strange mine generally has 2 TA files it flashes and i don't recall seeing simlock as one of them, The only direction i can point you in is that if you feel its the TA partition, I know that flashing an ftf with TA will reflash your TA partition over but wont restore your DRM keys though, However i have unlocked and wiped mine a few times over and upon flashing a full FTF i saw the TA is active again (so that the DRM patch could work again since i recklessly unlocked without backups), I doubt Sony service center would do anything special except do the very same thing, and that's flashing a full FTF over so that it reflashes TA/baseband/radio over and /system gets repaired, then they relock the BL. sorry mate best i can help with.. with the Z series TA is only responsible for bionz, X-reality, etc and i have worked without TA for a long time as im mostly using CM12, but i would say the rootkit sounds like it does something with your phone its not liking very much, I'd rather suggest that if you do get it repaired, try to flash TWRP/CWM and use the supersu-update.zip instead of rootkit to root your device, i assume you've backed up your DRM already so i don't see why a rootkit would be necessary..but i could be wrong too.
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Thank you mate for your kind responds. I guess, I am going to give my phone to service again. I did not deal with it . Again Thank you.
I also experience this problem and i want to install @underd0g back up TA cause my friend can flash other backup TA, i don't want to take the risk but in other side I want this problem to be finished soon
Have you tried to flash ftf with reset customization option checked? I think it did something in TA values. But I'm unsure if it will fix your problem.
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I also experience this problem and i want to install @underd0g back up TA cause my friend can flash other backup TA, i don't want to take the risk but in other side I want this problem to be finished soon
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underd0g said:
Have you tried to flash ftf with reset customization option checked? I think it did something in TA values. But I'm unsure if it will fix your problem.
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I tried everything with/without customization option, many different stock/custom roms, kernels,cwms nothing changed. I know it is very common problem about Xperia L. There are many complaints about that on the Internet. I don't know what I am going to do except Sony Service
i have the same problem and still can't turn WiFi on
please people help us :crying::crying::crying:
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I tried everything with/without customization option, many different stock/custom roms, kernels,cwms nothing changed. I know it is very common problem about Xperia L. There are many complaints about that on the Internet. I don't know what I am going to do except Sony Service
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please check:
su
getprop
( last line.... is drivet loaded "ok" or"loading" ? )
if loading:
su
insmod /path/to/your/driver.ko
(at cm12 its in System/lib/modules/wlan.ko)
if you are on stockrom try *#*#526#*#*
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please check:
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getprop
( last line.... is drivet loaded "ok" or"loading" ? )
if loading:
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insmod /path/to/your/driver.ko
(at cm12 its in System/lib/modules/wlan.ko)
if you are on stockrom try *#*#526#*#*
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First of all, thank you for your respond, I tried but It says insmod: init_module '/system/lib/modules/wlan.ko' failed (No such device)
What is this mean ?
HMZGUPUR said:
First of all, thank you for your respond, I tried but It says insmod: init_module '/system/lib/modules/wlan.ko' failed (No such device)
What is this mean ?
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seems like you got wrong driver... wait i will upload
edit file
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First of all, thank you for your respond, I tried but It says insmod: init_module '/system/lib/modules/wlan.ko' failed (No such device)
What is this mean ?
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working with new file?
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working with new file?
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No:crying: Still Not working, I put the file you share in same path then clean cache/Dalvik/Art then restart. Nothing change.
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No:crying: Still Not working, I put the file you share in same path then clean cache/Dalvik/Art then restart. Nothing change.
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try to load the file with insmod (never told about reboot and so on...dalvik cache? this is kernel modul)
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busybox insmod /path/file
if that doesnt work make
lsmod
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So I cracked my screen and the top half of the digitizer doesn't work now. I sent it in to be repaired (damage claim, not warranty claim) but it turns out if it has modified software they just straight up won't touch it.
So after sobbing to myself here's what I did:
Flashed the stock FTF to it
Locked bootloader
Rooted ROM
Tried to restore DRM keys (I used TA backup before unlocking the Bootloader)
And it all seems well and good, the PC companion doesn't throw an unrecognized software error anymore but the DRM keys for MERLIN and the other two show up with "Unknown Error"
Is there something I'm missing? And also I'm just assuming the center will check for these things and boot my phone back to me again so I'd like to get them as close to perfect as possible before trying again. I'm not looking for them to fix my phone for free. I just want the right people repairing it.
EDIT: Just FYI I have a D6603
Did you reboot your phone after restoring the drn keys?
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Did you reboot your phone after restoring the drn keys?
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Yeah :\
One thing I'm worried about is I backed up the partition the very day that an exploit was found. So I think the TA backup utility was able to do it but is there any chance there was a compatibility update that needed to happen?
I did the same too.
Root My z3 just after the exploit had been discovered and backup the keys using TA backup tool.
Actually I did unlock mine quite a few times already and successfully restored the keys every time with TA backup.
What method are you using to lock the bootloader? I just hit the checkbox on the FTF flasher app so maybe that's the problem? I guess I'll try it with fastboot instead?
freddy1991 said:
I did the same too.
Root My z3 just after the exploit had been discovered and backup the keys using TA backup tool.
Actually I did unlock mine quite a few times already and successfully restored the keys every time with TA backup.
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topherhead said:
What method are you using to lock the bootloader? I just hit the checkbox on the FTF flasher app so maybe that's the problem? I guess I'll try it with fastboot instead?
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Actually, you don't need to relock the bootloader.
Restoring TA backup automatically relocks the bootloader.
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Actually, you don't need to relock the bootloader.
Restoring TA backup automatically relocks the bootloader.
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Well I feel kinda dumb for not checking this first. But I went into the service tests and checked the bootloader and it's still showing up as unlocked so that explains that. Now why I'm having difficulty locking it is another concern.
So I booted into fastboot and entered fastboot oem lock and now it's just sitting... I'm not sure it's doing anything (first time I've tried to lock rather than unlock) It just made a ... then the cursor is blinking on a new line... So I'm a little concerned there but there's gotta be a way to relock it right?
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Well I feel kinda dumb for not checking this first. But I went into the service tests and checked the bootloader and it's still showing up as unlocked so that explains that. Now why I'm having difficulty locking it is another concern.
So I booted into fastboot and entered fastboot oem lock and now it's just sitting... I'm not sure it's doing anything (first time I've tried to lock rather than unlock) It just made a ... then the cursor is blinking on a new line... So I'm a little concerned there but there's gotta be a way to relock it right?
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Just restore your TA partition via TA-backup tool and you are good to go.
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Just restore your TA partition via TA-backup tool and you are good to go.
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I'm at work now so I can't test but my concern is that I've already tried that a few times. I didn't check bootloader status after each one, just the keys. So far using fastboot, the TA backup tool, and the flashtool doesn't seem to work. The TA tool and the flashtool seem to think everything went fine while fastboot just hangs...
I do like that now at least I know what's wrong, so I just need all the ways to lock a bootloader...
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I'm at work now so I can't test but my concern is that I've already tried that a few times. I didn't check bootloader status after each one, just the keys. So far using fastboot, the TA backup tool, and the flashtool doesn't seem to work. The TA tool and the flashtool seem to think everything went fine while fastboot just hangs...
I do like that now at least I know what's wrong, so I just need all the ways to lock a bootloader...
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When you restored ta partition it will be relocked automatically, you won't need any other steps to relock bootloader
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When you restored ta partition it will be relocked automatically, you won't need any other steps to relock bootloader
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That's what I'm trying to tell you! I restored the keys using TA-Backup and it says everything was successful but in the service tests the bootloader still shows as unlocked and the keys show an unknown error though they are "Active" I'm not sure what that means really.
Alright got it.
At some point I did that thing in TA-Backup where you convert the backup into a new type that the later versions of TA can use (oor at least that's how I interpreted it) and I forgot I did that. So I tried using one of the older versions and it worked perfectly!
Hello guys,
I just want to be sure before losing warranty...
If i root my phone and backup DRM Keys / TA Partition, will i be able to restore everything (stock rom and all functions (x-reality and camera optimizations) + drm keys) after joining open device program and "installing" recovery mode (http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/) and/or installing Android M Preview (http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...-xperia-devices-in-sonys-open-device-program/), or will this "destroy" those functions?
And if i restore ta partitions, does it mean everything is like "factory state" and even regain my warranty?
Just want to be 100% sure
Greets Xorg
Nobody done this...? ?
Basically, you need to root your device before unlocking bootloader and then back up the TA partition.
After that, you can unlock bootloader and play around with some of the available custom roms like CM.
Then, if you flash stock sony firmware and restore the drm keys, I guess there would be no problem in claiming warranty unless you hard-bricked your device.
BTW, I had unlocked my bootloader and restored my drm keys for like 2-3 times and the process worked everytime (at least) for me.
Hope this helps.
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Basically, you need to root your device before unlocking bootloader and then back up the TA partition.
After that, you can unlock bootloader and play around with some of the available custom roms like CM.
Then, if you flash stock sony firmware and restore the drm keys, I guess there would be no problem in claiming warranty unless you hard-bricked your device.
BTW, I had unlocked my bootloader and restored my drm keys for like 2-3 times and the process worked everytime (at least) for me.
Hope this helps.
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Freddy can u explain this in detail and
In ur simple language..
That would be best. Because u know everthing abt this and u can make us understand..
Make a thread on this topic and it must have FAQs like the question asked in previous post.
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sandeep121sp121 said:
Freddy can u explain this in detail and
In ur simple language..
That would be best. Because u know everthing abt this and u can make us understand..
Make a thread on this topic and it must have FAQs like the question asked in previous post.
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Well, thanks for your kind suggestion.
But I'm not going to open a new thread on this because I believe there are already multiple threads on it.
Besides, you can PM me if you need some help regarding that rooting, backup, restoring drm keys.
I'll be more than happy to share you things I had learned.
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freddy1991 said:
Well, thanks for your kind suggestion.
But I'm not going to open a new thread on this because I believe there are already multiple threads on it.
Besides, you can PM me if you need some help regarding that rooting, backup, restoring drm keys.
I'll be more than happy to share you things I had learned.
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Thanks buddy for your kind words.
After replacement of my handset i will root my phone and at that time i will definitely ask from you
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