I have a non rooted Xperia xz with locked bootloader
I M wondering if I could edit the mixer_paths.xml file in the system partition without root
I have searched around the net and found that I could push and pull the file via adb
But how do I do it?
Any suggestions?
eddieleon7pc said:
I have a non rooted Xperia xz with locked bootloader
I M wondering if I could edit the mixer_paths.xml file in the system partition without root
I have searched around the net and found that I could push and pull the file via adb
But how do I do it?
Any suggestions?
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Not possible, you cannot edit system files without root
gregbradley said:
Not possible, you cannot edit system files without root
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Btw is there any way to increase Xperia xz audio and it's vibration strength
eddieleon7pc said:
Btw is there any way to increase Xperia xz audio and it's vibration strength
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Not without root, no.
gregbradley said:
Not without root, no.
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Hmm...btw what happens if I root my phone
I heard that Sony devices have DRM keys and there is a way to back up that DRM
Is it possible to backup Xperia xz DRM ?
eddieleon7pc said:
Hmm...btw what happens if I root my phone
I heard that Sony devices have DRM keys and there is a way to back up that DRM
Is it possible to backup Xperia xz DRM ?
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You can only back them up if you have root access, so currently there is no way to do that
eddieleon7pc said:
Hmm...btw what happens if I root my phone
I heard that Sony devices have DRM keys and there is a way to back up that DRM
Is it possible to backup Xperia xz DRM ?
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To root the XZ, you have to unlock your bootloader. this is making you loose the DRM keys.
But if you flash AndroPlus Kernel, you will recover the lost functions, and gain root access in the same time .
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Hi
I just got my phone, but missing the benefits of rooting.
Can anyone tell me how to unlock the bootloader and then root my phone?
Found a lot of links, but not sure which are secure and not to use.
Here's where you go to unlock your bootloader - http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Once unlocked, you can flash root or do whatever at that point.
Warning though, you will lose your DRM keys in this process, if you don't know what that means, do some research
se1000 said:
Here's where you go to unlock your bootloader - http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Once unlocked, you can flash root or do whatever at that point.
Warning though, you will lose your DRM keys in this process, if you don't know what that means, do some research
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Is their any way to back them up? So if I ever regret, I can get them back?
Also, is it possible or will it ever be possible to root with an locked bootloader?
Faspaiso said:
Is their any way to back them up? So if I ever regret, I can get them back?
Also, is it possible or will it ever be possible to root with an locked bootloader?
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You need root to backup DRM keys.
You cant get root without unlocking the bootloader yet.
Youll lose DRM keys when you unlock the bootloader.
If you cant take losing your DRM keys do not unlock and root.
Chadneu said:
You need root to backup DRM keys.
You cant get root without unlocking the bootloader yet.
Youll lose DRM keys when you unlock the bootloader.
If you cant take losing your DRM keys do not unlock and root.
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Thanks, I will wait.
Last question. I got Samsung before and I was able to update my phone with Kies after rooting. Is their any way to update Sony devices when rooted?
Thanks
Flashtool or PC Companion. I prefer the latter.
russell664 said:
Flashtool or PC Companion. I prefer the latter.
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You sure? As the DRM keys doesn't matter for me, as I don't really use the camera a lot.
But when I unlock bootloader on Sonys website, it tells me I would not be able to get updates from that. But i'm still able to get them with the PC companion?
Just to make sure, as I really want android 5.0 when it comes out.
Faspaiso said:
You sure? As the DRM keys doesn't matter for me, as I don't really use the camera a lot.
But when I unlock bootloader on Sonys website, it tells me I would not be able to get updates from that. But i'm still able to get them with the PC companion?
Just to make sure, as I really want android 5.0 when it comes out.
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You can't update with PC companion if you have unlocked your booloader. Your phone will be bricked!
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eawert said:
You can't update with PC companion if you have unlocked your booloader. Your phone will be bricked!
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You sure? So if I unlock my bootloader, their is no way for me to get Android 5.0?
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You sure? So if I unlock my bootloader, their is no way for me to get Android 5.0?
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No way to know for sure until someone tries. But with the Z2, you just have to relock your bootloader (might need to revert to a stock kernel first) and then software updates work fine.
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You sure? So if I unlock my bootloader, their is no way for me to get Android 5.0?
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There will always be FTF files shared on XDA and you can use flashtool with an unlocked bootloader.
Know somebody how can I root my z3 with latest ftf... 77? Please help!!
Twenga said:
Know somebody how can I root my z3 with latest ftf... 77? Please help!!
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You do it the only way it is possible
Unlock the bootloader via the official way, flash a custom kernel
My bootloader is already unlocked, where can I get a custom kernel? My z3 was root with ftf.... 98 after upgrade to.... 77 I lost my root! Thank you for helping!!
Twenga said:
My bootloader is already unlocked, where can I get a custom kernel? My z3 was root with ftf.... 98 after upgrade to.... 77 I lost my root! Thank you for helping!!
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Take a look in the development section
In need of some help, I wanted to root my z3 again, I've downgraded back to .77 but completely forgot how I done it last time, I created a few pre-rooted flashables (.77, .690 & .726) but I'm having trouble finding how to install custom recovery.. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Ps. Sorry to hijack your post
hey people...one question..
can i get only root access to my z3 ,without anything else?? i want only get rid of ads!!?? and how?? please help
i'm not interested in new kernel or rom change!? goes that so???
robertrobi said:
hey people...one question..
can i get only root access to my z3 ,without anything else?? i want only get rid of ads!!?? and how?? please help
i'm not interested in new kernel or rom change!? goes that so???
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There is no need to spam multiple topics.
YES, it can be done. NO, we can't tell you how because you didn't post your phone model or Android version.
robogo1982 said:
There is no need to spam multiple topics.
YES, it can be done. NO, we can't tell you how because you didn't post your phone model or Android version.
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Hello, I have a can look on the forum but I have not found a discussion about the sony xperia z3 and the camera and worry caused to the root.
I would like to know today are there any alternative or nothing has changed? ¨!
sorry for my english .. i use google translation
sorry if the topic are already treated
thank you for your good day answers
You can root the phone and nothing changes you only lose features if you unlock bootloader but you can flash something to restore those features
zombiej79 said:
You can root the phone and nothing changes you only lose features if you unlock bootloader but you can flash something to restore those features
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Excuse me, but root and unlock bootloader nes not the same?
I'm new, I've heard of the loss of key drm etc ..
I would like to use my mobile freely without losing the sony photo software.
es that possible?
What are the difference between root and unlock bootloader ?!
again thank you and sorry for not understanding everything
here's the bigger question.. why are you looking for root or unlocked bootloader ?
yes you can root with and without unlocking bootloader so you dont lose DRM Keys
go here and follow the instructions for ROOT without losing DRM Keys
mazroui said:
here's the bigger question.. why are you looking for root or unlocked bootloader ?
yes you can root with and without unlocking bootloader so you dont lose DRM Keys
go here and follow the instructions for ROOT without losing DRM Keys
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if this is exactly what I was looking ..
thank you, sorry to have was more clear and your response !! I'll rooter my z3 then
Milton27 said:
if this is exactly what I was looking ..
thank you, sorry to have was more clear and your response !! I'll rooter my z3 then
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enjoy ^_^
I Have disabled bootloader on my Xa hoping that I will be easily able to root it but unfortunately that is not the case... So I was wondering if any on you guys might know how I can manually root it or anything. Thanks
DAM11MAD said:
I Have disabled bootloader on my Xa hoping that I will be easily able to root it but unfortunately that is not the case... So I was wondering if any on you guys might know how I can manually root it or anything. Thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/how-to/f31xx-how-to-root-xperia-xa-noob-t3430170
Rooting of Xperia XA requires unlocked bootloader. This is first step and it can be done by Flashtool. Without unlocking bootloader you cant root that phone.
So I want to unlock my bootloader and I noticed it can't be selected on Sony website. Do I click the xz or what do I do?
unlock
you can select XZ
it works with XZs
Thanks. Gonna give it a go
Hi guys, its a silly question...do we still lose DRM keys when unlocking bootloader? Like with Z series?
Sony provides the ability to unlock the bootloader of the XZs on their website... If I do so, without doing any other changes, will this result to losing DRM keys or whatever else that's important? Hope anyone can clarify, thanks.
manilenio said:
Sony provides the ability to unlock the bootloader of the XZs on their website... If I do so, without doing any other changes, will this result to losing DRM keys or whatever else that's important? Hope anyone can clarify, thanks.
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i really want someone to try this to save drm keys
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/dirty-trick-t3759905
i don't have xzs in my country otherwise i would have tried my self!
xzs is basically XZ so if android 6 of xz can be flashed on xzs before unlocking bootloader and then running dirtycow script!... iam 99% sure it will work! both always run on same buildnumbers and kernel versions!
So do HTC devices also have DRM keys in the TA (trim area) partition that must be backed up before unlocking the bootloader ?
Similar to Sony devices? Thanks for the answer.
lebigmac said:
So do HTC devices also have DRM keys in the TA (trim area) partition that must be backed up before unlocking the bootloader ?
Similar to Sony devices? Thanks for the answer.
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Nop
What is it ? Never heard of it drm keys what are those
Aftab_khatri said:
What is it ? Never heard of it drm keys what are those
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DRM keys in Sony Xperia smartphones are located in the TA (trim area) partition of the phone.
When unlocking the bootloader, the TA partition gets erased and you lose your phone's unique DRM keys forever unless you backed it up first.
Without the DRM keys you lose a lot of special functionality such as special camera features like BionZ, built-in noise-cancelling, X-Reality engine, Bravia engine, Track ID, Miracast etc...
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DRM keys in Sony Xperia smartphones are located in the TA (trim area) partition of the phone.
When unlocking the bootloader, the TA partition gets erased and you lose your phone's unique DRM keys forever unless you backed it up first.
Without the DRM keys you lose a lot of special functionality such as special camera features like BionZ, built-in noise-cancelling, X-Reality engine, Bravia engine, Track ID, Miracast etc...
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thanks alot mate
Galactus said:
Nop
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Are you 100% sure about that? On HTCDev bootloader unlock website it says:
Some content on your device may also be invalidated and cannot be accessed any more because of invalid DRM security keys. This includes content that you may have purchased through a 3rd party vendor and through HTC. Furthermore, although you will still be able to receive updates to your device via FOTA (“firmware over the air”), we do not guarantee that updating your device via FOTA will not render your device unusable. Please understand that you will not be able to return your device to the original state and going forward your device may not be held covered under the warranty for all claims resulting from the unlocking of the bootloader. HTC bears no responsibility if your device is no longer usable afterwards.
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lebigmac said:
Are you 100% sure about that? On HTCDev bootloader unlock website it says:
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HTC devices might have the DRM keys and that partition, but when unlocking you won't lose anything, so you're good to go with unlocking BL and do custom stuff
lebigmac said:
DRM keys in Sony Xperia smartphones are located in the TA (trim area) partition of the phone.
When unlocking the bootloader, the TA partition gets erased and you lose your phone's unique DRM keys forever unless you backed it up first.
Without the DRM keys you lose a lot of special functionality such as special camera features like BionZ, built-in noise-cancelling, X-Reality engine, Bravia engine, Track ID, Miracast etc...
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but if my ROM it rooted i can fix this by root? no (i use sony) im searching for answer over the net
bottom point ill stil have my camera (im gonna use custom stock base kernel) maybe lionage ROM later on
Superrman said:
but if my ROM it rooted i can fix this by root? no (i use sony) im searching for answer over the net
bottom point ill stil have my camera (im gonna use custom stock base kernel) maybe lionage ROM later on
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if you use sony, got to sony forum, afaik there is no real fix for that. there is some work, you can check it in xz premium forum