Automatic backup won't work anymore, I've unlocked boot-loader but didn't save DRM keys...can these two be related?
Android: 6.0.1, xperia Z5
Also, I've read that OTA updates are unavailable for me since I've lost DRM...does it mean that no future updates for my phone? How to update the android and sony software from now on?
Tnx in advance!
vukd said:
Automatic backup won't work anymore, I've unlocked boot-loader but didn't save DRM keys...can these two be related?
Android: 6.0.1, xperia Z5
Also, I've read that OTA updates are unavailable for me since I've lost DRM...does it mean that no future updates for my phone? How to update the android and sony software from now on?
Tnx in advance!
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when you unlock your bootloader your TA partition is wiped. The TA partition is where your DRM keys are kept
you can install a kernel that has a "DRM Fix" that re-activates DRM content without the need of having your DRM (this does mean updates work since i've personaly experienced this)
you can use flashtool to download new Xperia Firmwares aswell as flash them to your phone.
(btw there are 2 flashtools, one is from sony as one is from XDA http://www.flashtool.net/index.php)
if you need to know about any of the things mentioned above usually the first few links on google help
as for automatic backup I actually have no idea why that hasnt worked but you'll need to elaborate more on that if you can.
Envious_Data said:
as for automatic backup I actually have no idea why that hasn't worked but you'll need to elaborate more on that if you can.
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I've enabled xperia automatic backup and it was working until I've unlocked bootloader.
Since than automatic backup won't work at all, when I set email for backup and click 'Sign in' it hangs up there.
Also, when I try to backup to SD Card, it always stop at 50% and won't go from there.
I've flashed new firmware, device set up as new, completely from scratch, but still won't work.
vukd said:
I've enabled xperia automatic backup and it was working until I've unlocked bootloader.
Since than automatic backup won't work at all, when I set email for backup and click 'Sign in' it hangs up there.
Also, when I try to backup to SD Card, it always stop at 50% and won't go from there.
I've flashed new firmware, device set up as new, completely from scratch, but still won't work.
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Yes. Z2 tablet wifi SGP511 till today I am having same problem too. Stuck at 50%. If you got solution ,Please kindly let me know.
FYI. I have locked back the boot loader. So that I can have update from OTA.
For the original DRM keys forever lost as I didn't save.
Tunwin27 said:
Yes. Z2 tablet wifi SGP511 till today I am having same problem too. Stuck at 50%. If you got solution ,Please kindly let me know.
FYI. I have locked back the boot loader. So that I can have update from OTA.
For the original DRM keys forever lost as I didn't save.
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Can you unlock it again?
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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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I'm working on adding support for the Xperia Z5 to the WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit, but I don't have an Xperia to test everything I need. Can someone confirm if "fastboot getvar imei" actually returns the IMEI? I may also need some testers in the near future once everything has been coded. Thanks!
I only get back:
imei:
not the value of the IMEI
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stiffmeister75 said:
I only get back:
imei:
not the value of the IMEI
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Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. This means there's no easy way to get the IMEI through ADB or Fastboot, which makes the coding a little harder. I'll just have to work around that.
I've added support for the Xperia Z5 in my toolkit, and I'd appreciate if a few people could test it out and confirm that it actually unlocks, flashes and roots correctly.
will be glad to test but I have LB
jacker60 said:
will be glad to test but I have LB
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The toolkit helps you unlock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys so you don't lose any important features.
Rapscallion16 said:
The toolkit helps you unlock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys so you don't lose any important features.
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Hello
It the tool compatible with E6603?
ChristianLetti said:
Hello
It the tool compatible with E6603?
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Yes, it should support all versions of the Z5.
Thanks, will test it as soon as I get home.
hello Rapscallion16
i have the z5 and i want to trie windroid but if i download your app it wil not work windows does not reconise wat format it is
fase said:
hello Rapscallion16
i have the z5 and i want to trie windroid but if i download your app it wil not work windows does not reconise wat format it is
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It's an exe. It looks like the upload messed up the file extension. I fixed the link so it'll download correctly.
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The toolkit helps you unlock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys so you don't lose any important features.
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Am i missing something here? The toolkit roots the phone without unlocking the bootloader first? How are you backing up the DRM keys???
ptmaniac said:
Am i missing something here? The toolkit roots the phone without unlocking the bootloader first? How are you backing up the DRM keys???
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The toolkit unlocks the bootloader, flashes TWRP, then pushes SuperSU, a rooted boot image and the Restore DRM zip that someone released which mimics the DRM keys. I'm hoping someone can confirm that it's all working correctly before I officially release it.
Rapscallion16 said:
The toolkit unlocks the bootloader, flashes TWRP, then pushes SuperSU, a rooted boot image and the Restore DRM zip that someone released which mimics the DRM keys. I'm hoping someone can confirm that it's all working correctly before I officially release it.
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Ok, i understand, but since it unlocks bootloader first you should warn users that the DRM keys will be gone forever. Yes the restore drm zip should bring some of the functionality back but the device keys themselves are gone for good (you might need them for warranty or something...)
If i ever make the jump to z5 i want to be able to backup the drm keys, that's why i've been checking around here
You toolkit does seems nice, makes unlocking BL and setting up recovery & root very easy. If i had a z5 and was willing to sacrifice keys i would use it :good:
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The toolkit helps you unlock your bootloader and restore your DRM keys so you don't lose any important features.
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Unfortunately my phone is not allowed to unlock bootloader
Tested and working
E6653
Takes a lot of time
i used windroid to unlock my bootloader, it takes more than 4 hours. is it normal? or am i missing something?.
Also could you please give me the full instruction please.
Thanks...
Hello! I'm new here and actually the main purpose of my registration on this wonderful website is the amount of helpful and skillful people I saw in various threads I read before, giving me hope for the solution of my problem.
As stated in the title, I'm currently unable to get OTA updates on my phone.
Some time ago I unlocked the bootloader (so my bl is unlocked now) in order to have my Z5 rooted. Apparently something went awfully wrong while flashing the TWRP or perhaps I was just awfully stupid and missed a step... Anyways I ended up without any OS and started searching on the web for some solutions.
I came across FlashTool and XperiFirm, then downloaded and flashed the (at the time) latest firmware, which is the one i currently have (Service Menu shows "GENERIC_32.2.A.0.224"). So now my phone seems perfectly fine: stock rom, no custom recovery (as far as I know), no root privileges. The only problem it shows is the fingerprint hardware that stops working every once in a while; something a simple reboot fixes.
But I have been unable to update since then, with my "software update" tab showing no available updates (nor could I get one via Sony PC Companion, furthermore getting errors while trying fo repair software) while under "diagnostics" it clearly says "new software available".
I just want to get everything back as it was before, and to get my OTA updates to work; I'm not interested in custom ROMs or custom recoveries or SU.
I apologize in advance in case an identical thread had already been opened and closed; I hope you guys can help me solve this mess I did.
Thanks a lot
I found out my problem is connected with the DRM Keys loss caused by unlocking the bootloader. I'll try this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
scacio said:
I found out my problem is connected with the DRM Keys loss caused by unlocking the bootloader. I'll try this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
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Once you have unlocked the Bootloader ota updates don't work EVER only manually flashing the ftf via flashtool will get you updated. If you unlocked the Bootloader without backing up the drm/ta keys then re-lock the Bootloader ota updates will Not work. If you unlock the Bootloader and then re-lock with previously backed up drm/ta keys ota updates WILL work.
The drm fix does NOT replace the missing drm/ta keys it merely tricks the device into thinking that those required for x-reality, low light conditions, and noise reduction in the camera are there to reactivate those features.
Also DO NOT try to use a other Xperia devices drm/ta keys on your own unless you want a permanent paperweight.
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Ah, so I should have backed those up before unlocking the bootloader. It seems I'll have to spend a few minutes on flashtool every once in a while to get updates, nevermind.
Anyway is it worth it to try this DRM fix? I did not notice any changes to the quality of the camera.
And another noob question: if I flash this "modified kernel" will my device be wiped? Or I just flash it, reboot the phone and enjoy DRM features?
Just a quick update to let you know, I have installed the drm fix and rooted, the funny thing is that now I receive ota updates.. But of course I'm unable to install them. Not that I want them anyway, so no problem. I have reconsidered the potentiality of a rooted device and started to appreciate the benefits; thanks for the help
I have not received the 32.2.A.0.305 update for my Z5 yet, so I went to XperiFirm to check which region my device's firmware is from. It turns out the firmware is CDA 1298-2996 (South Africa).
I live in Australia and wish to flash the Customized AU firmware with CDA 1298-7277. I want to do this so that my device will be updated and will be using the Australian firmware.
My bootloader is locked; is flashing possible without unlocking the bootloader?
Will flashing a different firmware potentially cause damage (my device is not network locked, and single sim E6653).
Will this affect my warranty / DRM keys?
Thank you in advance, I appreciate any help :angel:
You are safe to flash almost any E6653 Firmware onto your E6653
Obviously dont flash test firmwares or ones that May lock your sim
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Envious_Data said:
You are safe to flash almost any E6653 Firmware onto your E6653
Obviously dont flash test firmwares or ones that May lock your sim
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thank you And the DRM keys should not be affected? I have read that unlocking the bootloader only affects the keys.
csfrank271 said:
Thank you And the DRM keys should not be affected? I have read that unlocking the bootloader only affects the keys.
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Flashing a FTF shouldent touch DRM At all.
Envious_Data said:
Flashing a FTF shouldent touch DRM At all.
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Thanks again, I appreciate the knowledge!
csfrank271 said:
I have not received the 32.2.A.0.305 update for my Z5 yet, so I went to XperiFirm to check which region my device's firmware is from. It turns out the firmware is CDA 1298-2996 (South Africa).
I live in Australia and wish to flash the Customized AU firmware with CDA 1298-7277. I want to do this so that my device will be updated and will be using the Australian firmware.
My bootloader is locked; is flashing possible without unlocking the bootloader?
Will flashing a different firmware potentially cause damage (my device is not network locked, and single sim E6653).
Will this affect my warranty / DRM keys?
Thank you in advance, I appreciate any help :angel:
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you can flash and what ever with your device, DRM keys are safe!
when u ulock bootloader, the device WIPE user Data and sony partitions (TA (trimArea) partitions) and DRM keys and FIDO keys will be lost!
this $h!t is with sony only!!
i rooted my fone and having modified kernel having DRM stimulation installed. its working fine now.
- at any given day, to a thirsty user who wants to CONTROL his Xperia to the most. i would say, ignore drm keys and make a deal with devil to have root access
- however since Xperia Z5 (unlike latest xperia Xseries) came out on LP kernel. so u can FLASH LP kernel and root it with app like kingroot and extract your DRM keys to windows pc and back it up. now u can flash the LASTED Android back on you Xperiaz5 and unlock your boot loader to have root access.
check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
YasuHamed said:
you can flash and what ever with your device, DRM keys are safe!
when u ulock bootloader, the device WIPE user Data and sony partitions (TA (trimArea) partitions) and DRM keys and FIDO keys will be lost!
this $h!t is with sony only!!
i rooted my fone and having modified kernel having DRM stimulation installed. its working fine now.
- at any given day, to a thirsty user who wants to CONTROL his Xperia to the most. i would say, ignore drm keys and make a deal with devil to have root access
- however since Xperia Z5 (unlike latest xperia Xseries) came out on LP kernel. so u can FLASH LP kernel and root it with app like kingroot and extract your DRM keys to windows pc and back it up. now u can flash the LASTED Android back on you Xperiaz5 and unlock your boot loader to have root access.
check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
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Thanks for the advice, I will look into it in the future when CyanogenMod improves and I need to unlock the bootloader to install it. My main incentive for this would be to greatly improve the camera, which we all know takes very washed-out photos.
I have just gone through the firmware flashing process. Thankfully there are many guides available and it all worked just fine, so I am using the current, correct firmware now
The worst part was just the waiting and suspense (feels like a lot could go wrong).
Thanks again Envious_Data and YasuHamed!
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Thanks for the advice, I will look into it in the future when CyanogenMod improves and I need to unlock the bootloader to install it. My main incentive for this would be to greatly improve the camera, which we all know takes very washed-out photos.
I have just gone through the firmware flashing process. Thankfully there are many guides available and it all worked just fine, so I am using the current, correct firmware now
The worst part was just the waiting and suspense (feels like a lot could go wrong).
Thanks again Envious_Data and YasuHamed!
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i had flashed Cm13 on XperiaZ and inbuilt camera app of CM13 was worse than xperia! and if you think you z5 camera isn't working properly then God Help you when you won't have DRM keys in place! because the DRM keys actually enables feature of camera which wont be activated if DRM keys are lost
nothing will go wrong! be confident! sony devices are Hardcore stallions! once you nail them! they will be your pet!
Hello everyone so despite trying in the past and the app saying unable to root. I decided to check my Z5 E6653 this morning and to my surprise i got the message that my device can be rooted. Has anyone got this on Nougat 7.1.1 ? Did it work in the end or not? Im sceptical and not sure if i should give it a try. My device is stock with an unlockable bootloader that is still locked currently.
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Thanks,i will and take a look.
Even if you get temporary root with some exploit, as soon as you modify the system partition Or boot partition, your device will bootloop forever because the bootloader knows that the system has been tampered.
The only possible thing would be crack the bootloader, which is (almost) impossible.
Simply backup your TA partition with Iovyroot,then unlock the bootloader and install the proper kernel that emulates TA drm protection and lets you root the Rom.
If needed you can restore TA partition and send phone to repair service like it was never unlocked.