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.
LaurynasVP said:
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
corpsegrinder62 said:
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.
corpsegrinder62 said:
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.
corpsegrinder62 said:
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.
DebuggingWarfare said:
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:
HMZGUPUR said:
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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SdtBarbarossa said:
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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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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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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working with new file?
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SdtBarbarossa said:
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.
HMZGUPUR said:
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)
if it doesnt work try
su
busybox insmod /path/file
if that doesnt work make
lsmod
and show me result
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I watched the video but I've read too many XDA threads and I am still confused.
Also I am sorry for being a noob and asking noob questions...
At work I was "given" a Sony Xperia Miro ST23i running 11.0.A.5.5.
Unfortunately this phone is branded and comes with a lot of bloat that can't be easily uninstalled. Sometimes it is very annoying to be waiting 10 seconds for the "contacts" to appear with all the bloat running in the background.
I've found Gimlo 2.0 here at XDA. Looks like it is the stock firmware without the bloat and with "a couple" of extra features.
But since the phone isn't mine and since electronic devices sometimes have failures and need repair, I need to take precautions and make sure that I can put it back as it was (stock FW) when we bought it. That is, if the malfunction even allows me to boot the phone.
Doesn't seem difficult to follow Gimlo's installation instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37337385&postcount=2.
I noticed that it tells the user to backup. What would I be backing up at this point? Apps and their settings? Contacts? Or does it mean to backup the original/official ROM?
Apps and settings and contacts is easy. I wouldn't mind loosing my SMS messages and Call log although there seems to be apps to backup SMS/Logs. But how do I backup the original ROM?
Then I have to boot into CWM. Well I still haven't installed that because some fellow told me that installing CWM is the first step to loose my warranty. He told me that there is a special "counter" on the phone that increments every time I flash the phone. He told me to ask here if this phone has this counter and how to reset it, if it's even possible to reset it.
Then I happened to stumble into this tool named Backup-TA here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598. It says it backs up something that I will need to restore in case I need to return my phone for repair.
Am I missing anything?
Can someone point me a step-by-step of all the stuff I need to backup in order to install Gimlo?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Before you begin doing anything, you should use pc companion - repair to get the correct firmware that matches your region. Sure, you can use .ftf found here but you said yourself need to backup. Im sure theres also company bootanim / wallpapers / ringtones but you can backup that also. Counters? No, sony do not have counters, samsung do have it.
The order is like this:
Backup all that media (hidden somewhere in /system) yeah, with no root, you can still look around and find stuff. Then, use pc companion - repair. Next, find blob_fs and convert it into .ftf for later use. Then, root, cwm, and go for gimlo.
Anytime you want to go back to stock, use your own .ftf. Dont worry, just dont unlock bootloader. And, pc companion is the official way to repair before sending the phone to sony service.
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Actually bro...there is no need to back-up the Rom....if something goes wrong you can repair your phone via pc companion since you have a locked bootloader.
You.said that you already.backed up apps and other user data....now just install the New Rom...if something goes wrong, you can repair your phone via pc companion..... Here is the Guide to create an ftf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352081
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
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Thanks guys.
After all it seems fairly simple even for a such a big noob like me.
But I still have a small doubt in my mind: don't I have to backup the TA partition so that I can restore it later?
I mean, seems that it is not mandatory in case I just want to flash another ROM.
But reading this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 seems that like something mandatory in case I really need to put it back exactly as it was when we bought it.
Can anyone clarify please?
Thanks a bunch guys.
Cheers
Yep...i guess so...in case u want nobody to know that u flashed a firmware...
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
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Okay, now I only need to know when does backup TA goes in all these instructions.
So, I will need to backup my contacts. I won't backup call log or SMS because I don't need them.
Then I have to root the phone, install CWM, and then follow the procedure to install my new ROM (Gimlo).
My question is "when do I backup TA?". After rooting the phone and before installing CWM? Or after rooting and after installing CWM?
Also I don't really understand any of this
zzztidurvirus said:
Im sure theres also company bootanim / wallpapers / ringtones but you can backup that also.
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Backup all that media (hidden somewhere in /system) yeah, with no root, you can still look around and find stuff. Then, use pc companion - repair. Next, find blob_fs and convert it into .ftf for later use.
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Company bootanim? Wallpapers and ringtones? Do I need to backup those?
Backup media in /system ? What media? Videos and music that I recorded on the phone? It's all in my SDCard.
blob_fs and convert into ftf?
Do I really need all this? Because if I do need to backup all this so that I can restore it on the phone if I need to send it for repair, then I will forget about installing another ROM.
Can someone please clarify?
Thanks and sorry for being such a PITA
Cheers
john3voltas said:
Okay, now I only need to know when does backup TA goes in all these instructions.
So, I will need to backup my contacts. I won't backup call log or SMS because I don't need them.
Then I have to root the phone, install CWM, and then follow the procedure to install my new ROM (Gimlo).
My question is "when do I backup TA?". After rooting the phone and before installing CWM? Or after rooting and after installing CWM?
Also I don't really understand any of this
Company bootanim? Wallpapers and ringtones? Do I need to backup those?
Backup media in /system ? What media? Videos and music that I recorded on the phone? It's all in my SDCard.
blob_fs and convert into ftf?
Do I really need all this? Because if I do need to backup all this so that I can restore it on the phone if I need to send it for repair, then I will forget about installing another ROM.
Can someone please clarify?
Thanks and sorry for being such a PITA
Cheers
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Yeah...that guy is a pro he used those complicated terms....I'll make it clear...
So firstly all that you need to backup is your apps,contacts and all other user data....
Now root the phone and do as you like...
If something wrong happens or you want to remove the installed Rom and revert back to official(Sony's) Rom.....follow these steps
just don't panic..open pc companion>support zone>repair phone....
The pc companion will download the latest OFFICIAL FIRMWARE from Sony....
Do as you are prompted...you will have the phone just like when the phone was when taken out of the box it came in..
The above mentioned step is to be done only with a LOCKED bootloader(I guess you are not planning to unlock it).
About ftf...ftf means flashtool file.as the name tells it is used by androxyde( software for flashing Sony Xperia) flashtool..it is an alternative of the repair option via pc companion..the advantage of flashtool is that it can be used with unlocked bootloader too while pc companion can work only on a locked bootloader..
The link I gave you before explains how you create an ftf and use it....
I dint think you need to backup the system and bootanimation and other stuff...it will be restored by the repairoption....
Now any more doubts bro
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
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mathewsj114 said:
Yeah...that guy is a pro he used those complicated terms....I'll make it clear...
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Yea, I'm sure he meant to help but the way he explained it sounded like a very complicated procedure.
mathewsj114 said:
So firstly all that you need to backup is your apps,contacts and all other user data....
Now root the phone and do as you like...
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So, root the phone and then backup TA, right? And then CWM, new ROM, etc, right?
mathewsj114 said:
If something wrong happens or you want to remove the installed Rom and revert back to official(Sony's) Rom.....follow these steps
just don't panic..open pc companion>support zone>repair phone....
The pc companion will download the latest OFFICIAL FIRMWARE from Sony....
Do as you are prompted...you will have the phone just like when the phone was when taken out of the box it came in..
The above mentioned step is to be done only with a LOCKED bootloader(I guess you are not planning to unlock it).
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You guessed right, I'm not into unlocking anything. I will root it because that's the only way to go and I will install a recovery (CWM) just to be safe and then I will try a new ROM but that's as far as I will go.
mathewsj114 said:
About ftf...ftf means flashtool file.as the name tells it is used by androxyde( software for flashing Sony Xperia) flashtool..it is an alternative of the repair option via pc companion..the advantage of flashtool is that it can be used with unlocked bootloader too while pc companion can work only on a locked bootloader..
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Can I use flashtool on a locked bootloader too? Or do I really need to use PC companion? Just asking
mathewsj114 said:
The link I gave you before explains how you create an ftf and use it....
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Thanks, I'll look into that too.
mathewsj114 said:
I dint think you need to backup the system and bootanimation and other stuff...it will be restored by the repairoption....
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Ufff, that's great because I was already getting scaried
Yeah I think you can't backup those without root
.if yes do it...anyway without those you can't update ota...
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
mathewsj114 said:
Yeah I think you can't backup those without root
.if yes do it...anyway without those you can't update ota...
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Thanks.
BTW, with regards to ROMs for locked Xperia Miro, would you choose Gimlo or would you rather use another ROM?
Cheers
john3voltas said:
Okay, now I only need to know when does backup TA goes in all these instructions.
So, I will need to backup my contacts. I won't backup call log or SMS because I don't need them.
Then I have to root the phone, install CWM, and then follow the procedure to install my new ROM (Gimlo).
My question is "when do I backup TA?". After rooting the phone and before installing CWM? Or after rooting and after installing CWM?
Also I don't really understand any of this
Company bootanim? Wallpapers and ringtones? Do I need to backup those?
Backup media in /system ? What media? Videos and music that I recorded on the phone? It's all in my SDCard.
blob_fs and convert into ftf?
Do I really need all this? Because if I do need to backup all this so that I can restore it on the phone if I need to send it for repair, then I will forget about installing another ROM.
Can someone please clarify?
Thanks and sorry for being such a PITA
Cheers
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im sorry for complicating this thing. What I mean is, are you using a branded phone? Like different boot animation showing up, different than typical xperia animation? I only said to backup all those things just so you wont lose it when you use pc companion. Yea it looks hard to do, but you already know how to use pc companion, and probably found that blob_fs folder too, am I right?
If its a normal miro, im sure pc companion - repair will make it brand new again, complete with new firmware updates.
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1831 biokedl
zzztidurvirus said:
im sorry for complicating this thing.
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No problem, as said before, I'm sure you were only trying to help.
zzztidurvirus said:
What I mean is, are you using a branded phone? Like different boot animation showing up, different than typical xperia animation? I only said to backup all those things just so you wont lose it when you use pc companion.
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Well, actually all the other phones I had from this carrier all had personalized boot up animations, desktop themes and screen savers.
But not this one. This one has a lot of pesky apps for "their weather", "their stock exchange", "their etc, etc...
zzztidurvirus said:
Yea it looks hard to do, but you already know how to use pc companion, and probably found that blob_fs folder too, am I right?
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Not yet. I'll take a look at it tonight. It won't hurt to copy that folder anyway, right?
I'm not a big fan of PC companion but yeah it's simple to use.
zzztidurvirus said:
If its a normal miro, im sure pc companion - repair will make it brand new again, complete with new firmware updates.
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Yea, it seems pretty normal except for all the little app bloat.
Cheers
Copy the blob_fs so you can make your own .ftf.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
john3voltas said:
Thanks.
BTW, with regards to ROMs for locked Xperia Miro, would you choose Gimlo or would you rather use another ROM?
Cheers
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I don't know what to say buddy...I don't own a miro.....
But even on my device, I love the stock rim with Sony's homescreen and widgets....
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
Paradox on miro is also ok, just that its old, not updated, but im fine with it. Im not a flash-a-holic, im a gamer, and I dont like lags, especially on HD games. As long as I have vold.fstab, link2sd, and greenify, im fine with paradox for now. Heck, even with these 3 running on stock rom, youll immediately notice the difference.
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Just ran Backup-TA but apparently it does not work with my phone .
Code:
[ ------------------------------------------------------------ ]
[ Backup TA v9.6 for Sony Xperia ]
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[ 1. Backup ]
[ 2. Restore ]
[ 3. Restore dry-run ]
[ 4. Convert v4 backup ]
[ 5. Quit ]
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Please make your decision: [1,2,3,4,5]?1
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BACKUP
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When you continue Backup TA will perform a backup of the TA partition.
First it will look for the TA partition by its name. When it can not
be found this way it will ask you to perform an extensive search.
The extensive search will inspect many of the partitions on your device,
in the hope to find it and continue with the backup process.
Are you sure you want to continue? [Y,N]?Y
Waiting for device...OK
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FIND TA PARTITION
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Partition not found by name.
Do you want to perform an extensive search for the TA? [Y,N]?Y
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INSPECTING PARTITIONS
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--- mmcblk0p1 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p2 ---
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*** No compatible TA partition found on your device. ***
*** Backup cancelled. ***
Press any key to continue . . .
What exactly could this mean?
Does that mean that I can't backup my phone's TA partition and that in such sense I shouldn't risk to install another ROM if I need to put it back later on?
Or does that mean that my phone doesn't even have a TA partition and that I don't need to worry about it?
And a last question: since I am *not* going to touch the bootloader, should I worry about backing up TA? Is "backing up TA" only for guys that need to change the bootloader? Or should everybody do it anyways?
As always, sorry for the n00b questions and TIA.
Cheers
No. You said yourself youre not going to unlock it. Roms for locked will not touch that TA.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
zzztidurvirus said:
No. You said yourself youre not going to unlock it. Roms for locked will not touch that TA.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
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Cool. Then I can skip the backup TA part.
I honestly would like to make a full backup of all the partitions in the phone to feel more safe but I guess it would be a waste of time.
Thanks mate.
Just make sure you did backup your own firmware as .ftf for later use.
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All this "10 days before you're allowed to post in devel topics" and captcha on every single post or preview-post is probably necessary but *extremely* annoying.
zzztidurvirus said:
Just make sure you did backup your own firmware as .ftf for later use.
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I don't know how that's done. Can you point me to a guide on how to do that?
I am trying to install CWM.
Found a topic about Miro st23i that has a link on how to install CWM.
It links here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069.
But then it says it hasn't been tested on Miro.
srl3gx said:
CWM for Xperia Tipo/Tipo Dual/Miro/J
Installation
Download the attached zip file
Unzip It
Connect you phone in usb debugging mode to pc
Windows users double click install.bat
Linux users use terminal to run install.sh
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WARNING
This cwm is not tested on miro/j .
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What shall I do?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
In preparation for CM/AOSP that is due soon I wonder if unlocking bootloader on XL erases the phone ?
Redzo said:
In preparation for CM/AOSP that is due soon I wonder if unlocking bootloader on XL erases the phone ?
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No, but there is a change that you'll get a bootloop thus you need to reflash an ftf file.
i did not had any prob like bootloap or erase.bt wen my frnd unlocked his xperia sp's booloader his internal storage got wiped and also a factory reset.dont know why that happened
Thank you both for your reply, that is the reason I asked in first place. Have heard both versions before, some have had no issues whatsoever some had to re-flash their FTF while some had their internal storage wiped and phone reset.
I will post my results in this thread when I'm done with unlocking. Mind you that may take a while since I really have phone setup perfectly with no bugs and good battery time. Rooted and still on 15.0.A.2.17 but as I said everything works like a charm and I am one of those people that subscribe to "if it's not broken then don't fix it" theory. Thanks again.
TA Files backup
I have unlocked my xperia L bootloader without taking the backup of TA files. Can I use TA files from other's ?
moorthidaniel said:
I have unlocked my xperia L bootloader without taking the backup of TA files. Can I use TA files from other's ?
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No, you can't, i have readed somewhere that all phones have specific TA.Sorry mate.
moorthidaniel said:
I have unlocked my xperia L bootloader without taking the backup of TA files. Can I use TA files from other's ?
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You will brick your device if you use the TA backup of another device
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Hi, I'm in complete meltdown today. I didn't do thorough research and unlocked bootloader on my Z3. Now I regret it.
I heard you could restore the DRM files by mounting the TA files back onto the phone. Can someone give me their backed up TA files so that I can restore DRM features on my phone? I cried this morning because of my ignorance.
If not, can someone help me add "CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.7 Recovery" on my phone? I can't seem to load "Advance Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery v01 (FW: 23.0.A.2.93)" onto my phone. The program used to load it won't just make it happen.
I think I can handle the rest after that, but I need some suggestions.
Will using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
brick my phone? It won't if I follow the steps correctly, right?
Other than that, can someone find me a PERFECT alternative for Music ID?
Is there also any way to restore "Sony Entertainment Media?"
How about fixing "Audio Quality and Volume Enhancements?"
Finally, will "PS4 Remote Play" still be broken?
I tried emailing [email protected] with the following message:
Hi, is there a way to reload lost DRM keys on a locked bootloader on
my Z3 phone?
Here's the story:
I didn't backup the TA partition on my phone and I unlocked bootloader
which made me lose the DRM files.
I'm in the process of relocking my phone. After relocking my phone,
can I send my phone to your repair center so that you guys can re-add
the DRM files?
From my understanding, you could delete the old partition and add a
new partition into my phone that has the DRM files, correct?
I hope to get a reply soon. Thanks.
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What do you think of my letter to them? Can they help me restore the DRM files even though they are forever lost? They gotta have a set of DRM keys at the repair center!
Jojih said:
Hi, I'm in complete meltdown today. I didn't do thorough research and unlocked bootloader on my Z3. Now I regret it.
I heard you could restore the DRM files by mounting the TA files back onto the phone. Can someone give me their backed up TA files so that I can restore DRM features on my phone? I cried this morning because of my ignorance.
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I am sure someone could share it with you, but you will be a fool to restore it. The TA partition is individual. If you restore one from another phone you will permanently, 100%, completely hard brick your phone. Do not even think about doing it.
If not, can someone help me add "CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.7 Recovery" on my phone? I can't seem to load "Advance Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery v01 (FW: 23.0.A.2.93)" onto my phone. The program used to load it won't just make it happen.
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What program? Any logs? Maybe even a little clue on what is going wrong
I think I can handle the rest after that, but I need some suggestions.
Will using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
brick my phone? It won't if I follow the steps correctly, right?
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It says its working for Z3, so it will work
Other than that, can someone find me a PERFECT alternative for Music ID?
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No, its personal choice, try some yourself and see which is best for you
Is there also any way to restore "Sony Entertainment Media?"
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What is wrong with it?
How about fixing "Audio Quality and Volume Enhancements?"
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Again, if you tell us what is wrong with it we may be able to help more
Finally, will "PS4 Remote Play" still be broken?
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Why is it broken? If you unlocked the boot then yes. It will not work with an unlocked boot.
I tried emailing [email protected] with the following message:
What do you think of my letter to them? Can they help me restore the DRM files even though they are forever lost? They gotta have a set of DRM keys at the repair center!
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No, they will not help. It well documented that unlocking the boot loses functionality, why would they restore it for you when you admit to unlocking and throwing away your warranty? It is actuall 100% impossible to restore the keys after unlocking unless you took a backup prior to unlocking.
You can however, do a search for restoring DRM functionality, that may help you.
I think you have to try to software it by sony companion (re-instal the frimware). if you cant then try to lock your bootloader and try again to frimware it by sony companion
gregbradley, I followed all the instructions on the internet and I can't get it to install CWM recovery. Maybe later on after work (8PM EST -5 GMT) you can do teamviewer with me? Or am I being unreasonable here?
As for Music ID, please give me the alternative you prefer the most.
Sony Entertainment Media shows as "unavailable" on my phone. Basically, unlocking bootloader killed it.
As for "Audio Quality and Volume Enhancements," audio quality has been degraded because of unlocking bootloader. I was wondering if there's a software or app out there that fixes it.
As for "PS4 Remote Play", any apps out there that remotely connects to the PS4?
Jojih said:
gregbradley, I followed all the instructions on the internet and I can't get it to install CWM recovery. Maybe later on after work (8PM EST -5 GMT) you can do teamviewer with me? Or am I being unreasonable here?
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Have you tried flashing an advanced stock kernel? Why did you unlock the bootloader?
As for Music ID, please give me the alternative you prefer the most.
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I use track ID, the one that comes with the phone
Sony Entertainment Media shows as "unavailable" on my phone. Basically, unlocking bootloader killed it.
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It will only work if you relock, and maybe only if you restore your DRM keys, which you cannot do
As for "Audio Quality and Volume Enhancements," audio quality has been degraded because of unlocking bootloader. I was wondering if there's a software or app out there that fixes it.
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I have never heard of unlocking the boot effecting audio quality
As for "PS4 Remote Play", any apps out there that remotely connects to the PS4?
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There are some alternatives about but I do not use them
There is a port of remote play in cross dev use version 0.6.1 and should work fine
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
You cannot restore your specific DRM keys, those are gone forever, but this will restore the functionality you've lost so it's as good as having them back.
I typed in "fastboot flash boot Z3_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-93.img" and I get this error: waiting for device.
I typed that in CMD while both the device was on and in fastboot.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
And yea, Sony said they can't do anything to help restore TA files. Oh well.
Jojih said:
I typed in "fastboot flash boot Z3_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-93.img" and I get this error: waiting for device.
I typed that in CMD while both the device was on and in fastboot.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
And yea, Sony said they can't do anything to help restore TA files. Oh well.
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Have you installed fastboot on your PC? Try googling "minimal adb and fastboot" and install that
Also, if you install DroidShell_1.5 that will enter the path for you without manually doing it.
type
Code:
fastboot devices
and post the output here
gregbradley said:
Have you installed fastboot on your PC? Try googling "minimal adb and fastboot" and install that
Also, if you install DroidShell_1.5 that will enter the path for you without manually doing it.
type
Code:
fastboot devices
and post the output here
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EDIT
Also, the phone cannot be ON and in FASTBOOT at the same time
You need to be in fastboot mode, phone off and attach usb cable whilst holding volume up, you should get a blue LED
Okay it's in fastboot. What do I do next?
Edit: Never mind, I think I successfully installed CWM. Testing now.
Edit 2: CWM installed! Rooting device now.
I'm in CWM and I rooted my phone. Upon restarting, I get this message:
Root access possibly lost. Fix?
THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.
- No
- Yes - FIx root (/system/xbin/su)
No or yes?
Edit: Now I have no wifi access. WTF. Seems to be CWM's fault. What other recovery tools should I flash with?
Jojih said:
I'm in CWM and I rooted my phone. Upon restarting, I get this message:
Root access possibly lost. Fix?
THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.
- No
- Yes - FIx root (/system/xbin/su)
No or yes?
Edit: Now I have no wifi access. WTF. Seems to be CWM's fault. What other recovery tools should I flash with?
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Which device do you actually have (D6603 etc)
You should now flash a FTF and exclude system (and kernel if you have just flashed a custom kernel)
How did you install CMW? was it via flashing the doomkernel? That is for D6603 only
Yes, I own D6603, the Z3, not the compact or other variants.
I'm re-installing the OS. Let's see what happens.
zombiej79 said:
There is a port of remote play in cross dev use version 0.6.1 and should work fine
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"If you have a Xperia Z2 or Xperia Z3 you need your DRM keys for this to work, their is currently no workaround to this."
You sure it won't mess up my phone?
Just use the current version of the app then should be OK I've had no issues
I have some problems with my WiFi and Bluetooth , so I was suggested that I use someone else' TA backup and restore it so as to see if it fixes my phone.
My phone is Indian customised , so if you have an Indian firmware TA backup please upload , any other country's would also do (probably) but first preference would be an Indian TA backup.
So please , upload your TA backup by attaching the file in the reply , I will be very grateful if you help
(NOTE: None of your personal data is coming to me so chill and help if this was bothering you )
Thank You.
@aniketroxx , @varun.chitre15 , @Hnk1 @Shivam Kuchhal anyone ?
coolhz said:
I have some problems with my WiFi and Bluetooth , so I was suggested that I use someone else' TA backup and restore it so as to see if it fixes my phone.
My phone is Indian customised , so if you have an Indian firmware TA backup please upload , any other country's would also do (probably) but first preference would be an Indian TA backup.
So please , upload your TA backup by attaching the file in the reply , I will be very grateful if you help
(NOTE: None of your personal data is coming to me so chill and help if this was bothering you )
Thank You.
@aniketroxx , @varun.chitre15 , @Hnk1 @Shivam Kuchhal anyone ?
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Never Flash other’s TA backup which will result in hard Bricking your device.
Source : http://www.geekened.com/425/backup-ta-partition-on-sony-xperia-smart-phone
AxelAjipratama14 said:
Never Flash other’s TA backup which will result in hard Bricking your device.
Source : http://www.geekened.com/425/backup-ta-partition-on-sony-xperia-smart-phone
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I am aware if the risks , thank you again. But this is a last resort.
coolhz said:
I am aware if the risks , thank you again. But this is a last resort.
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I would need to find it. I'll share mine. No worries about it.
I suggest before you go ahead with TA flash, download ftf I uploaded. It contains "data" apart from system etc.
That might fix it
You can find it in Joel16 post in general section I guess
Give me two days and I'd get back with my TA backup
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I am aware if the risks , thank you again. But this is a last resort.
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Don't, just don't.
You will only make your phone unusable if Trim Area doesn't match with your phone.
But If you still insist, here's my TA: C2105 Locked Bootloader http://tny.im/1BO
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Don't, just don't.
You will only make your phone unusable if Trim Area doesn't match with your phone.
But If you still insist, here's my TA: C2105 Locked Bootloader http://tny.im/1BO
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Thanks for the TA backup but I have a C2104 , sorry for the pain you took, and thanks once again.
Hnk1 said:
I would need to find it. I'll share mine. No worries about it.
I suggest before you go ahead with TA flash, download ftf I uploaded. It contains "data" apart from system etc.
That might fix it
You can find it in Joel16 post in general section I guess
Give me two days and I'd get back with my TA backup
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ftf isn't fixing it , I tried
coolhz said:
ftf isn't fixing it , I tried
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I also have a C2105. Tell me if you'd be interested
Your problem is about BASEBAND (loader.sin,modem.sin). Use Sony Mobile Flasher,
go Device tab > Check Updates (find Xperia L then double click) > Select your phone model (C2105/C2104/S36h) > find your firmware (it can be different in different country) then double click and download > and select modem module (IN IMAGE). Finally, flash it. If this solution don't solve your problem. Flash all firmware completely.
According to the posts, you already flashed the TA backup, soooooo
the phone's dead permanently. you now have a stylish paperweight
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I also have a C2105. Tell me if you'd be interested
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Oh , then probably I will not flash your TA backup as its more risky , as it is someone else's plus other model no. TA on my phone , so probably I will try a Jtag guy Thanks anyways
coolhz said:
Oh , then probably I will not flash your TA backup as its more risky , as it is someone else's plus other model no. TA on my phone , so probably I will try a Jtag guy Thanks anyways
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now I have the same problem with you bro after my xperia l fell from the top floor, is your xperia l fixed? how?
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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