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[Q] No TA Backup

Before I Unlocked My BootLoader I Did Not Backup TA . So How Can I Lock My BootLoader Without TA Backup And Update My Device Sony Xperia L (C2104).Plzz Help Me

You can update without locking bootloader,, just flash a .ftf from flashtool
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Sparksys said:
You can update without locking bootloader,, just flash a .ftf from flashtool
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Will flashing .ftf locks bootloader?
How do we lock bootloader if I don't backup my Ta image?
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drganbds said:
Will flashing .ftf locks bootloader?
How do we lock bootloader if I don't backup my Ta image?
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Flashing .ftf doesnt lock your bootloader. AFAIK, you can always lock you bootloader even you didnt backup your TA before unlock it.
But even you lock you bootloader, OTA update will brick your device and break some functionality like download music info or Bravia Engine (for device that have BE I mean) because you have lost TA forever. Locking you phone back just in case you want your warranty back.
And yep, this thread should be in Q&A section.
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ZN6 said:
Flashing .ftf doesnt lock your bootloader. AFAIK, you can always lock you bootloader even you didnt backup your TA before unlock it.
But even you lock you bootloader, OTA update will brick your device and break some functionality like download music info or Bravia Engine (for device that have BE I mean) because you have lost TA forever. Locking you phone back just in case you want your warranty back.
And yep, this thread should be in Q&A section.
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I Tried Flashing ftf file but it does not work.My Phone gets Switched On during flashing

Jsb1997 said:
I Tried Flashing ftf file but it does not work.My Phone gets Switched On during flashing
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Keep your battery out for 10 seconds. Put it back in. Hold volume down while connecting your phone to the computer.

[Q] Can't relock bootloader

Hey guys, i have to ask this, I just flashed the stock rom of xperia L, but now i want to relock bootloader, can i use my TA backup that i made before I flashed the stock rom? when i just try to relock using flashtool, it simply doesn't boot, just vibrates, don't turn on, when i try to boot it again, it just vibrates, how can i relock bootloader properly?

Use your TA-Backup and reflash a firmware via flashtool (XL won't boot after restore of ta )
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Macmol said:
Use your TA-Backup and reflash a firmware via flashtool (XL won't boot after restore of ta )
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the TA backup, is from another version of my phone, from a OTA update, and my pc crashed, so i can't get the file

LoddFern said:
the TA backup, is from another version of my phone, from a OTA update, and my pc crashed, so i can't get the file
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If you don't have your TA you cannot relock your bootloader.

Joery360 said:
If you don't have your TA you cannot relock your bootloader.
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I dont think so, i did it using flashtool, i relocked without any problem,
FIXED​

LoddFern said:
I dont think so, i did it using flashtool, i relocked without any problem,
FIXED​
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yeah, but you've lost your DRM key. Congrats bro! By the way, you posted on the wrong section.
The right instructions is : Flashing the stock kernel > Restore TA.

Backing up EFS partition

Hi all guys!
So I've started modding my OPO by rooting it flashing twrp 2.7.1.0
So far I've upgraded my recovery to latest official release 2.7.1.1
Is there any mean to backup my efs partition that doesn't imply flashing a modified recovery?
Thanks!
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DuckMcQUack said:
Hi all guys!
So I've started modding my OPO by rooting it flashing twrp 2.7.1.0
So far I've upgraded my recovery to latest official release 2.7.1.1
Is there any mean to backup my efs partition that doesn't imply flashing a modified recovery?
Thanks!
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You can use fastboot boot recovery.img to boot into TWRP (not flash it) and then back it up - should work

EddyOS said:
You can use fastboot boot recovery.img to boot into TWRP (not flash it) and then back it up - should work
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I didn't think about it... I will make a try.
Anyways, is there a tool to manage backups and restore them?? It would be way more easy to use than booting the img everytime.
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There is a program call efs partition professional that can view and save all partitions but I didn't see efs. It's too late for me to try it, but give it a gander.
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DuckMcQUack said:
I didn't think about it... I will make a try.
Anyways, is there a tool to manage backups and restore them?? It would be way more easy to use than booting the img everytime.
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What's wrong with booting into recovery? It's how it's meant to be done.
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timmaaa said:
What's wrong with booting into recovery? It's how it's meant to be done.
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What is wrong is that if you check the thread of twrp recovery people say that efs backup and restore function is broken
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Link? I've seen numerous people have great success backing up their EFS partition.
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I used the modified TWRP 2.7.1.0 recovery that has the EFS backup to do mine. It seemed to work fine. I just did a fastboot boot recovery.img to just boot to that recovery to do the backup since the official recovery is version 2.7.1.1 and still doesn't have the EFS backup implimented.
Edit: This is the recovery I used to do the backup: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-2-7-1-0-t2815247

Sony z3 d6603

Hello, is this how you supposed to root and flash it?
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install SuperSu through Recovery
3. Flash Stock Sony Rom
4. Flash CM12

Drevas said:
Hello, is this how you supposed to root and flash it?
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install SuperSu through Recovery
3. Flash Stock Sony Rom
4. Flash CM12
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No. Or yes if you are stupid and don't read the forums.
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ondrejvaroscak said:
No. Or yes if you are stupid and don't read the forums.
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Sorry for being rude, just woke up in bad mood...
The Safe way to root Z3 is to downgrade to KitKat, root it and use PRFCreator to make prerooted FW. You can find all the info here if you spend like 10 minutes of your life.
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ondrejvaroscak said:
No. Or yes if you are stupid and don't read the forums.
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Sorry for being rude, just woke up in bad mood...
The Safe way to root Z3 is to downgrade to KitKat, root it and use PRFCreator to make prerooted FW. You can find all the info here if you spend like 10 minutes of your life.
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Not sure how do i downgrade to kitkat from lolipop

Drevas said:
Not sure how do i downgrade to kitkat from lolipop
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Using FlashTool
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Why not just unlock the bootloader the official way, flash a custom recovery (Cyanogen, TWRP, etc.), and then flash SuperSU Update ZIP from there? It takes maybe 10 minutes, and apart from obtaining the unlocking code, it is pretty straightforward.

fonix232 said:
Why not just unlock the bootloader the official way, flash a custom recovery (Cyanogen, TWRP, etc.), and then flash SuperSU Update ZIP from there? It takes maybe 10 minutes, and apart from obtaining the unlocking code, it is pretty straightforward.
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So i dont need to downgrade to nothing?
Also which ROM is the most stable and which custom recovery you reccomend on installing?

fonix232 said:
Why not just unlock the bootloader the official way, flash a custom recovery (Cyanogen, TWRP, etc.), and then flash SuperSU Update ZIP from there? It takes maybe 10 minutes, and apart from obtaining the unlocking code, it is pretty straightforward.
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Because unlocking phone without having TA backup is irreversible process leading to loss of low light pictures quality and couple other DRM related issues. Downgrade to KitKat is safe way to keep your bootloader locked and possibility to backup TA.
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ondrejvaroscak said:
Because unlocking phone without having TA backup is irreversible process leading to loss of low light pictures quality and couple other DRM related issues. Downgrade to KitKat is safe way to keep your bootloader locked and possibility to backup TA.
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AFAIK if you re-lock your bootloader then flash a stock FTF with FlashTool, TA is replaced with a working copy. I might be wrong though.

fonix232 said:
AFAIK if you re-lock your bootloader then flash a stock FTF with FlashTool, TA is replaced with a working copy. I might be wrong though.
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Problem of TA is that it is device specific, unique on each phone.
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Restore Pure Stock

I would go back to pure stock without root and i want restore my ta back up. someone knows the procedure? Thx[emoji12]
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Flash the newest Stock FW with EMMA and restore your TA with the tool? I don't see any complicated steps here, BUT I'm not sure if the TA Backup Tool works as intended so you should
probably head in the respective thread and maybe ask those guys.
And backup all your data as everything will be erased when flashing with EMMA.

Omario-242 said:
Flash the newest Stock FW with EMMA and restore your TA with the tool? I don't see any complicated steps here, BUT I'm not sure if the TA Backup Tool works as intended so you should
probably head in the respective thread and maybe ask those guys.
And backup all your data as everything will be erased when flashing with EMMA.
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To restore backup ta need root
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