Hello!
I bought a phone, with unlocked bootloader and root.
So i flashed it to 23.1.A.1.28 lolli, fixed super SU and dualrecovery.
The thing is, I now want to return it to stock, so that i can get OTA by Sony Companion, and i have no idea how to do so.
Searched the forums, and found a lot of info, but I dont want to brick or ruin anything.
Can anyone please give me a step by step guide in how to do so.
Do I need to remove root, flash stock firmware, remove dualrecovery or relock, or maybe all of it?
And probably most important, in what order do I need to do it?
Help is sincerely appreciated !
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Hi guys!
Now that is possible to root our beloved Xperia Z3 with locked BL I have some questions before start messing with mine here.
If I root with @zxz0O0´s method I can no longer use OTA to get Lollipop right?
But, that´s ok because I can always get back here a couple days after Lollipop gets released and get if from XDA right?
And that way I can get it also rooted?
I thank you for your time and have a great day :victory:
Yes for both questions
Thanks man!
Already rooted my Z3 and I'm just waiting for Lollipop here
Me too
Lol
You can still get ota if you are rooted. You can also use pccompanion. But it will probably lose the root.
The only issue with ota is with an unlocked bootloader, and then it is only advisable not to do an ota update. Also with an unlocked boot you cannot use pccompanion
Hello!
I bought a phone, with unlocked bootloader and root. Z3 D6603
I dont know exactly how the previous owner unlocked BL etc.
But I flashed it to 23.1.A.1.28 lolli, fixed super SU and dualrecovery.
The thing is, I now want to return it to stock, so that i can get OTA updates by Sony Companion, and i have no idea how to do so.
Searched the forums, and found a lot of info, but I dont want to brick or ruin anything.
Do I need to flash stock firmware without root, remove dualrecovery or relock BL, or maybe all of it?
I posted this earlier, and im not sure if I explained it right, I said I wanted a step by step guide.
What I meant was a guideline in what ORDER to do stuff, not how to do them.
Is it enough to relock the bootloader, and then use Sony Companion to update, or do I need to flash something, maybe go back to original recovery first?
Help is sincerely appreciated !
PS: Sorry for posting again, but I dont know how to change the headline/bump the post, and need this done ASAP, or else I wont have a working phone in a few days. ( Change of sim card)
Regards ImmoralCore
Please? Anyone?
ImmoralCore said:
Please? Anyone?
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Nothing. If it is unlocked and you dont have backup of original TA partition. There is no help. You can't get you DRM keys back and without them you cant relock to original state. And majority of Sony stock fw simply doesnt provide OTA for unlocked bootloaders, except for the new Sony Concept ROM.
You may try to download Androxyde Flashtool as it provides relock function, however it doesnt restore TA. If it brings OTA back not sure, because I always backup my TA so just try it.
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Hi,
I have been using Xperia z5 for long time have unlocked bootloader (lost DRMs) rooted and installed custom roms.
Now, i want to give this phone to my cousin who loves stock rom only and prefer to get OTA only. I want your help in stimulating the drm (using the famous patch), install stock latest, relock and Unroot.
Please advise me about the steps that i need to follow as i am feeling bit confused.
Thank in advance
You can't simulate the missing drm keys with locked bootloader. Sorry.
Please i need to know, recently i bought an Xperia Z5 Premium, but i want to root it, will i still get OTA updates?
And if someone can tell me what is the most secure way to root it.
I will thankyou a lot of your help, thanks:highfive:
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Please i need to know, recently i bought an Xperia Z5 Premium, but i want to root it, will i still get OTA updates?
And if someone can tell me what is the most secure way to root it.
I will thankyou a lot of your help, thanks:highfive:
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If you use systemless root, you should be able to take updates; you'll have to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel. Take a look at either SuperSU or Magisk.
Why would you need OTA, just flash newest version with flashtool and that's it.
And the most easiest way to root, is to :
unlock bootloader, flash latest 32.2.A.5.11 firmware using flashtool, and then flash patched stock kernel( twrp included), and flash latest supersu using TWRP (it will be installed systemless). Cheers
You won't receive any OTAs once you unlock your bootloader.
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You won't receive any OTAs once you unlock your bootloader.
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BTW, I will use this toolkit: https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-root.html
(Yes my xperia is supported by the toolkit)
Does this will unlock my bootloader?i dont want to loose OTA and i will only uninstall some bloatware and hide the button bar
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BTW, I will use this toolkit: https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-root.html
(Yes my xperia is supported by the toolkit)
Does this will unlock my bootloader?i dont want to loose OTA and i will only uninstall some bloatware and hide the button bar
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As far as I know, there is currently no way of rooting Xperia Z5 without unlocking the bootloader. If you decide to do so, don't forget to take TA backup before doing it.
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As far as I know, there is currently no way of rooting Xperia Z5 without unlocking the bootloader. If you decide to do so, don't forget to take TA backup before doing it.
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Thanks mate, anyway i will wait for Nougat update to root my device
I wonder what would happend if somebody try to unlock device which has unlockable BL status...does he brick the phone or something other...
Sony Z5 black
Nah, it just fails to unlock.
BACKUP DRM KEYS BEFORE UNLOCKING !!!!! Just in case anything goes wrong and you need to take your phone to service center (so you won't void your warrenty)
I have a Z5 (latest software version) and simply want to root my device. How can I do it in the easiest and safest way? I have experience with rooting my Xperia Are S (device from 2011) but with the z5 it seems to be way to complicated and different.
I was reading about "DRM keys", what's that, is it important to save?
Furthermore, is it necessary to unlock my bootloader in order to get root? If yes: How can I do that? It's currently locked and I haven't found a way to unlock it.
After rooting, can I flash custom Roms aswell (like lineage with android oreo)?
I have the same problem. I have tried fastboot to unlock the bootloader but it does not detect the device.
Would we have to roll back our firmware to a working version? If so, how could we install this firmware, and which firmware would be the correct version to install?
ps Hadoujamal, if you find a solution please let me know.
Edit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...oot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
was able to get it working reading this guide.