Hello there!
I'm thinking about flashing CM to my Z3, however, I'm concerned about losing the camera algorithms and all that stuff that's supposedly lost with root.
I just want to experriment since I used CM back when I had an S3, and it was way better that Samsung's stock software. I like Sony's UI but I would like to experiment with CM.
Anyway, what I want to ask is, can I recover these algorithms and stuff lost with rooting if I flash back an official firmware? I don't plan to stick with CM, just to see how it is.
Thank you.
You will need to backup drm keys before you unlock bootloader so that you can restore them when you revert to stock firmware.
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Ok cool so, how do I do that? Could you please link a tutorial or something?
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Okay, so my Android 4.3 AT&T Galaxy S4 is rooted (through Kingo) and the only reason I did it in the first place was to flash CyanogenMod or some stock Android variant. Now I'm being told I can't install a custom recovery on my phone for two reasons. 1) AT&T locked the bootloader 2) I'm running Android 4.3.
Now, I'm considering unrooting my phone but even that's unclear and confusing, and it's hard to find people on these forums who are willing to help with these relatively simple (to the non-newbs, of course) things.
Can I flash a custom recovery? Can I run CyanogenMod or any good ROM? If no, will I be able to, ever? If no, how do I unroot? Would it be wise to just wait for the next update from Samsung or AT&T and install it so I automatically unroot?
Much appreciated.
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drooskiii said:
Okay, so my Android 4.3 AT&T Galaxy S4 is rooted (through Kingo) and the only reason I did it in the first place was to flash CyanogenMod or some stock Android variant. Now I'm being told I can't install a custom recovery on my phone for two reasons. 1) AT&T locked the bootloader 2) I'm running Android 4.3.
Now, I'm considering unrooting my phone but even that's unclear and confusing, and it's hard to find people on these forums who are willing to help with these relatively simple (to the non-newbs, of course) things.
Can I flash a custom recovery? Can I run CyanogenMod or any good ROM? If no, will I be able to, ever? If no, how do I unroot? Would it be wise to just wait for the next update from Samsung or AT&T and install it so I automatically unroot?
Much appreciated.
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im not confirm with it but i read theres a tool called "loki" with it you can unlock your bootloader and run custom firmware. but the rom must provisioned with loki.
search for it and read you in.
hope i could help you a little.
Hello Everyone,
I am a new Android User, switched from Blackberry (had to use it for work for many reasons, employer requirement) . i have searched the forum for possible existing answer, could not find any.
i have just bought G2 At&t (D800) version from a previous owner, and it is unlocked by the previous owner. i have already rooted my device with custom recovery, it is Stock ROM 4.2.2 and software version 10o
my main two questions,
Q1 : if i flashed and upgraded to 4.4.2 using either D80220a - KOT49I or recovery friendly D80020c method, will that lock my unlocked phone? (i am using it on tmobile)
Q2 : is there is a significant difference between using D8022a and D80010d boot loader mentioned in kk upgrades candidates.
p.s. Since i am a new android user, but with enough backgrounds to be a developer. i will be starting to work on porting M8 sense 6 and contribute To the LG G2 Community. finally have jumped into the bandwagon hahaha. took me a long time lol ..
cheers
Right now there are many unforseen problems with updating g2 so stay away as long as you can
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GSM
lingarajug said:
Right now there are many unforseen problems with updating g2 so stay away as long as you can
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I don't mind taking risks, my only main concern, will upgrading to stock based kitkat ROM and firmware lock my GSM again and be usable with AT&T ONLY. that is my main concern in the first question.
i know for a fact, that firmware originally is installed by the service provider and is separate from the locking mechanism. Most phones can be unbranded by reflashing a different firmware version. however, i am seeking reassurance from experts to confirm such knowledge
thank you
chemotkbilo said:
Hello Everyone,
I am a new Android User, switched from Blackberry (had to use it for work for many reasons, employer requirement) . i have searched the forum for possible existing answer, could not find any.
i have just bought G2 At&t (D800) version from a previous owner, and it is unlocked by the previous owner. i have already rooted my device with custom recovery, it is Stock ROM 4.2.2 and software version 10o
my main two questions,
Q1 : if i flashed and upgraded to 4.4.2 using either D80220a - KOT49I or recovery friendly D80020c method, will that lock my unlocked phone? (i am using it on tmobile)
Q2 : is there is a significant difference between using D8022a and D80010d boot loader mentioned in kk upgrades candidates.
p.s. Since i am a new android user, but with enough backgrounds to be a developer. i will be starting to work on porting M8 sense 6 and contribute To the LG G2 Community. finally have jumped into the bandwagon hahaha. took me a long time lol ..
cheers
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If you are gonna flash kk I suggest you first downgrade to 10d and use Gary's method or upgrade via tot and then root/install custom recovery but I cannot assure that it will remained unlock as I have not encountered many people who unlock and flash custom roms
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XxZombiePikachu said:
If you are gonna flash kk I suggest you first downgrade to 10d and use Gary's method or upgrade via tot and then root/install custom recovery but I cannot assure that it will remained unlock as I have not encountered many people who unlock and flash custom roms
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I see, i guess i will take the risk and re-update here. but will it matter a lot in term of FUNCTIONALITY. using international (AndroidUser00110001- power user edition) vs garyd9 method, excluding the removal of bloatware.
thanks
chemotkbilo said:
I see, i guess i will take the risk and re-update here. but will it matter a lot in term of FUNCTIONALITY. using international (AndroidUser00110001- power user edition) vs garyd9 method, excluding the removal of bloatware.
thanks
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Well using androiduser's Rom is nice because of less bloat plus no ciq but I myself would not flash a Rom that changes the model number from d800 to d802 just because if it soft bricks it will be harder to restore via flash tool, which is why I opted and am a current user of Gary's Rom but I debloated it
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Well using androiduser's Rom is nice because of less bloat plus no ciq but I myself would not flash a Rom that changes the model number from d800 to d802 just because if it soft bricks it will be harder to restore via flash tool, which is why I opted and am a current user of Gary's Rom but I debloated it
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my first thank you on this forum went to you . i will use gary's rom and the debloate it
going back to stock using TOT
chemotkbilo said:
I see, i guess i will take the risk and re-update here. but will it matter a lot in term of FUNCTIONALITY. using international (AndroidUser00110001- power user edition) vs garyd9 method, excluding the removal of bloatware.
thanks
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i have downgraded to 10d, and i can assure anyone, that it will not lock an unlocked phone. :victory:
Is it worth to unlock bootloader?
I consider unlocking bootloader, cuz i would like to flash Cyanogenmod. Is it better than Roms based on sony's stock kernel?
Namisaro said:
Is it worth to unlock bootloader?
I consider unlocking bootloader, cuz i would like to flash Cyanogenmod. Is it better than Roms based on sony's stock kernel?
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I still haven`t unlocked the BL, and I don`t plan to do so anytime sooner. I flashed probably a milion phones till this day and each and every time I go back to stock. In my opinion flashing custom roms is only good for older phones, such as my girlfriend`s galaxy s1 ( yes, you read it, s1 . Custom roms breathe new life to such phones. Our z3 already has an amazing stock 5.1.1 rom and it will get the next version of android aswell, so I don`t see any need to flash cm or any other custom rom.
Namisaro said:
Is it worth to unlock bootloader?
I consider unlocking bootloader, cuz i would like to flash Cyanogenmod. Is it better than Roms based on sony's stock kernel?
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Brontok said:
I still haven`t unlocked the BL, and I don`t plan to do so anytime sooner. I flashed probably a milion phones till this day and each and every time I go back to stock. In my opinion flashing custom roms is only good for older phones, such as my girlfriend`s galaxy s1 ( yes, you read it, s1 . Custom roms breathe new life to such phones. Our z3 already has an amazing stock 5.1.1 rom and it will get the next version of android aswell, so I don`t see any need to flash cm or any other custom rom.
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Listen to @Brontok please, I unlocked the bootloader of my old Xperia TX because it was old and in its last months but I wouldn't have done it if it weren't for that reason, to start the camera quality diminished considerably and the Sony features are gone... I suggest you not to, at least not for now.
no it's not, i did in my z2 and it was worse so i sold it and i bought a z3 and with lb is much better
Depends on you
If you wanna unlock ur bl it ur choice. But dont forget to take a full ta backup and storing it somewhere in the cloud if u wanna restore later. I am not the custom roms kinda guy, i prefer stock. I use a stock based rom. If u r gonna unlock the bootloader u gotta sacrifice the camera quality and other sony functions(can be restored later using backed up ta). Do some research before you unlock the bl. And good luck:good::angel:
I did it the moment I got my device. I don't care for all the functions and such of a stock ROM. Vanilla or bust in my opinion.
Dear very much awesome community of xda.
I am currently in possession of a Sony Xperia Xz.
I want to make improvements in my phone by obtaining root and flashing the duality rom. The problem is that am not entirely sure how to go about this.
I still have 1.5 years of warranty left. And would prefer not to destroy the possibility of a replacement or fix when I need it. I have read about the kingoroot method but I am not sure this will not wipe my drm keys.
Please help me to clarify this : Will kingoroot wipe my drm keys? Will unlocking bootloader destroy my drm functionality (like camera etc.) Will I have destroyed my warranty by flashing the stock based duality rom? And is there a method to flash this stock based rom without unlocking my bootloader?
Because of all the different topics on different sites I'm not sure what to believe anymore.
I hope this awesome community will help me out. Thank you in advance!
Cheers,
Cas.
Kingroot won't work and unlocking the bootloader will wipe your DRM keys.
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Kingroot won't work and unlocking the bootloader will wipe your DRM keys.
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Thank you for your reply. Could you please answer the other questions as well? Thanks
Erayh said:
Thank you for your reply. Could you please answer the other questions as well? Thanks
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You can't modify anything without unlocking your bootloader.
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Don't use Kingo, ever on any device even. Crappy stuff.
You can backup your DRM keys before unlocking (and you should) there are nice guide here on how to (look for TA backup)
This way when you're done with non Sony ROM or want to use warranty you can restore all to "normal"
Most Kernel for the device have a DRM fix so you dont loose feature related to that when you use a ROM. Using my XZ with still same picture quality, sound etc...
You can see the different ROMs in ROM section and have different options what best suit your need
Hi I have just purchased a 2nd hand xz premium as my pixel 3a is now dead. Just need some pointers and advise as I'm going to root and ROM this device. My questions are do I need to back up the ta system and if I do can I restore it if I would ever go back to stock to be able to use Sony's DRM services again, also any recommendations as to which tools to use to unlock bootloader. I haven't done a Sony since the X10 mini days.
P.s the xz premium is a sexy device if I say so myself.