I just bought a D6633 dual sim z3 and I was going to root but then I found out that Unlocking bootloader wipes DRM keys and so I'm confused on what I should do now?
should I downgrade to kitkat ,root, backup drm, then unlock bootloader? or is there another faster way to just root it on Marshmellow?
As far I know...
Optionally you can backup some important Apps with “Helium“ (from Play Store) to SD or PC - Internal Storage will be wiped by Unlocking the Bootloader...perhaps by Downgrading too, i'm not sure.
Then dowgrade, root, backup TA (DRM)
... with root you could get a custom recovery
and with a custom recovery you could:
-(backup your rooted kitkat rom)
-flash a pre-rooted stock Marshmallow-Rom
so if you want a original Sony Marshmallow OS with root and DRM Keys, there is no need to unlock the bootloader. If you'd like to have Cyanogen or any OS with a custom kernel, unlock it, a locked bootloader would brick your phone.
....but i'm not sure, wait for Comments of Seniors
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Hey....Guys i just bought a new moto g and i going to root it,so is there any way to back up my stock.........
Nandroid backup no!
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Hey....Guys i just bought a new moto g and i going to root it,so is there any way to back up my stock.........
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Nandroid backup no! It is not possible to do that without unlocking bootloader!
If you have unlocked bootloader than you can install a Custom Recovery to backup your stock before rooting!
You can still backup app APKs, Contacts etc. before unlocking bootloader!
you can unroot and relock your bootloader.. but to take full nandroid backup, you need Unlocked bootloader and custom recovery...
Hi people. I am new to this game. I have rooted xperia z3 (kitkat 4.4.4), locked bootloader, cwm/twrp/philz installed, T/A partition backed up.
I am going to ask a series of questions and hope that someone has the patience to answer (some of) them. I'm trying to get an overview of what is possible and what is dangerous.
1)Can I flash stock firmware without unlocking bootloader? Or does flashing always need unlocked BL?
2)Is there a way to update to Lollipop without losing root?
3)If I unlock BL and flash a custom rom can I then reinstall apps and data backed up with Titanium?
4)What happens if I restore my T/A partition whilst running custom rom. Will camera function be restored/improved?
5)If I'm running a custom rom can I enter recovery on startup in the usual way and reinstall a backed-up image of stock rom and data (nandroid??) in the usual way?
6)If the answer to 5) is 'yes', when do I restore T/A partition?
7)If the answer to 5) is 'no', how do I get back to rooted stock rom, locked BL and DRM keys intact?
8)Should I just forget about all that and install Xposed...?
I hope it's ok to ask that lot. I wait with bated breath and thanks in advance...
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. It looks like you know where your device's specific forum is. But just in case it's here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3 That is the best place to ask your questions as they are the experts on your device.
Hello guys i want to install a custom rom on my sony m2 aqua, so i will need some help about the steps i need to perform.
First i am on android 5.1.1 Lollipop ( Sony's stock firmware 18.6.A.0.182, Linux version 3.4.0-gc82e70f). What should i do first unlock bootloader or root the device and flash recovery after this or first i root then unlock bootloader and install recovery ?
Is it in this order:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Root
3. Flash recovery
4. Flash ROM
Any other steps i need to in order to do the job ? And which method do you prefer for unlocking bootloader,rooting... Thanks.
For some roms you dont need unlocked bootloader (LB- sign on forum) you need costum recovery and root to flash costum rom. For unlocking bootloader check http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ read carefuly, Its not recomended for everyone. For instaling costum roms check rom section in XDA-forums.
Hi guys im new here at z3 development.
I would like to ask if there's a way to install twrp or other custom recovery to my phone without pc? My z3 model is d6653, locked bootloader, rooted via kingroot... Coz i want to update it to lollipop or marshmallow without loosing root...
Thanks in advance.
Have a great day.
In theory NO you cannot update your device while you are rooted and if you can you would loose root kingroot does backup it but you can only use it till the last lollipop update and as for the custom recovery you can use official twrp app or Rashr app and get a custom recovery image and flash it but do it at your own risk as it can brick your device really bad on locked bootloaders
I hope this helped you hit the thanks button if it helped you
Hi Folks,
Is there a root only method for Build 23.5.A.1.291? I don't want to install Custom ROMs. I just need root access to Stock Rom.
Unlocking BL will wipe TA Partition - thats bad, because I need to keep TA.
There is or was one posted here on xda, it involved flashing an older MM kernel, flashing a recovery, installing root zip and then flashing the new kernel back. Am surprised it is not pinned here.