Hello all
I am playing with idea of rooting my device which is running android 7.0 but I cant find any detailed/confirmed information about :
- howto to root sony XZ device
- TA backup/restore (and why)
- pitfalls, if any ??
It would be a great idea to have a sticky post about the steps needed for this as it would save time for all users NEW to sony devices.
castra said:
Hello all
I am playing with idea of rooting my device which is running android 7.0 but I cant find any detailed/confirmed information about :
- howto to root sony XZ device
- TA backup/restore (and why)
- pitfalls, if any ??
It would be a great idea to have a sticky post about the steps needed for this as it would save time for all users NEW to sony devices.
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not very much about pitfalls and not much on TA-restore:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70504721&postcount=2
DHGE said:
not very much about pitfalls and not much on TA-restore:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70504721&postcount=2
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What confuses me is that in order to take a TA backup to preserve DRM keys I need to root the device and to be able to do that I need to unlock bootloader, but by doing that I lose DRM which is the whole point of TA backup ?
castra said:
What confuses me is that in order to take a TA backup to preserve DRM keys I need to root the device and to be able to do that I need to unlock bootloader, but by doing that I lose DRM which is the whole point of TA backup ?
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You need to have root privileges to do that.
Look up Catch 22 (annoying - I know), exploit and temporarily.
DHGE said:
You need to have root privileges to do that.
Look up Catch 22 (annoying - I know), exploit and temporarily.
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Just downloaded backupTA_v2 and checked backupTA.sh file only to find that if I am running Nougat I need to downgrade in order to use it.
castra said:
... only to find that if I am running Nougat I need to downgrade in order to use it.
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did you bother to read my post?
DHGE said:
You need to have root privileges to do that.
Look up Catch 22 (annoying - I know), exploit and temporarily.
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I'm sorry, didn't catch that!? Am I missing something ? Please explain.
If you are reffering to this, yes I saw it.
Requirements:
Phone running a dirtycow capable OS (E.g. recent N builds won't work).
If you have already upgraded, downgrading (temporarily) should be possible.
It should work on all recent xperia phones, but there might be exceptions.
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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? ยจ!
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'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.
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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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.
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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.
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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...
Just as mentioned above. I dont mind waiting but just wanna ask is there anybody able to get it already? I've done some google, some pages offer a very 'detailed' instructions like just install TWRP using fastboot method then flash the SuperSU binary then bingo!! Some others state unlocking BL is required. Since to me xda is the only reliable source so I guess I will be looking for answers here.
Cheers
since the Z3+ and newer devices, root with lock bootloader is impossible at least for now.
btw, unlock bootloader is so easy for root, why not? Warranty?
tommy1616 said:
since the Z3+ and newer devices, root with lock bootloader is impossible at least for now.
btw, unlock bootloader is so easy for root, why not? Warranty?
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Well... DRM keys thing is what i concern. AFAIK im gonna have to give up some features if i lose it so...
Btw it'd be appreciated if u could share some posts about re-locking bootloader and backing up/restoring DRM keys, especially for this new Xperia XZ.
boydzethuong said:
Well... DRM keys thing is what i concern. AFAIK im gonna have to give up some features if i lose it so...
Btw it'd be appreciated if u could share some posts about re-locking bootloader and backing up/restoring DRM keys, especially for this new Xperia XZ.
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This kernel have DRM Patch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v01-t3475240
But.... If unlocked bootloader, DRM keys well loss
and no backup way in marshmallow with no root at the least
tommy1616 said:
This kernel have DRM Patch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v01-t3475240
But.... If unlocked bootloader, DRM keys well loss
and no backup way in marshmallow with no root at the least
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That's what im worrying haha. Guess i'll wait, patiently, for a talent shows up
Someone just pls pls find a way to have it rooted without unlocking BL, or just a way to back up TA BEFORE unlocking for the sake of DRM keys sh!t then nothing would stop me from enjoying root
boydzethuong said:
That's what im worrying haha. Guess i'll wait, patiently, for a talent shows up
Someone just pls pls find a way to have it rooted without unlocking BL, or just a way to back up TA BEFORE unlocking for the sake of DRM keys sh!t then nothing would stop me from enjoying root
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I've been waiting for over 3mths for some progress on backing up the ta keys on all the x range(I have the xa) I don't see it ever happening to be honest and I've made the mistake of loosing ta keys before I won't be doing it again.
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
Is someone already looking for an at least temporally root (similar to iovyroot on lp) to make it possible backing up the drm keys?
i think that it doesn't take long time until the dirtycow exploit is used to root our device
MysticEnforcer said:
i think that it doesn't take long time until the dirtycow exploit is used to root our device
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Yes, looks like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/security/dirty-cow-t3484879
But it seems to be not that easy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69306581&postcount=237
cant wait for it to happen really wanna root without unlocking BL (
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.
No.
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Duvel999 said:
No.
Use / Read the topic in Android Development by Tobias Waldvogel
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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.