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ok i have a htc one xl that i have rooted and unlocked the baseband. but now when i go to factory reset all it does is delete the data all my apps are still there and it doesn't factory reset. i am a bit of a noob so someone please help!!!!
thankyou
dshane said:
ok i have a htc one xl that i have rooted and unlocked the baseband. but now when i go to factory reset all it does is delete the data all my apps are still there and it doesn't factory reset. i am a bit of a noob so someone please help!!!!
thankyou
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Doing a factory reset from inside sense after rooting and unlock doesn't really work anymore. Always factory reset from inside recovery instead. If you are rooted and unlocked you should definitely flash twrp if you haven't already. Also don't factory reset or clear storage from the bootloader either.
DvineLord said:
Doing a factory reset from inside sense after rooting and unlock doesn't really work anymore. Always factory reset from inside recovery instead. If you are rooted and unlocked you should definitely flash twrp if you haven't already. Also don't factory reset or clear storage from the bootloader either.
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when i unlocked it i was following instructions but for some reason it wouldn't let me flash any recovery so not sure what has happened and now my fone is slow as ****
Does your bootloader should say tampered and unlocked? It also should of erased your phone and sdcard when you unlocked.
DvineLord said:
Does your bootloader should say tampered and unlocked? It also should of erased your phone and sdcard when you unlocked.
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it says both of them...
Good. Well download twrp and boot into bootloader. Bootloader should say FASTBOOT USB. From a cmd prompt run "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.0-evita.img"
DvineLord said:
Good. Well download twrp and boot into bootloader. Bootloader should say FASTBOOT USB. From a cmd prompt run "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.0-evita.img"
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omfg thankyou!!!!
that worked !!!!!
wow u are awsome really appreciate your help
your welcome
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your welcome
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I "thanked you" for him.
Hello,
Is it possible to Root my Sony Xperia Z3 D6603 which is currently running Android 5.0.2 without losing the DRM keys?
I don't want to have to roll back to 4.4.4, or lose any of my files.
I have a pretty slow internet so i'm not a big fan of downloading stuff, I'm just psyched to check out Xposed if it exists.
No, you must roll back to a FW ending in .93 which is KK, then root, then install recovery, then update via a pre-rooted flashable zip
I would not hold my breath for a lollipop exploit. The main reason to find one has gone (i.e there already is a way to get root on lollipop with a locked bootloader)
Hussain_Salam said:
Hello,
Is it possible to Root my Sony Xperia Z3 D6603 which is currently running Android 5.0.2 without losing the DRM keys?
I don't want to have to roll back to 4.4.4, or lose any of my files.
I have a pretty slow internet so i'm not a big fan of downloading stuff, I'm just psyched to check out Xposed if it exists.
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rooting has nothing to do with the DRM keys
you have to downgrade.
you will lose your data.
you have to download a kitkat stock rom.
No way around this if you want root.
android404 said:
rooting has nothing to do with the DRM keys
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It does if you root by unlocking the bootloader. Doing this wipes the TA partition where the DRM keys are kept
you will lose your data.
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Not if you do not wipe the data partition of flash the data partition from the FTF. You will get a lot of FC's when downgraded but this is not an issue as you will be upgrading immediately to Lollipop anyway
gregbradley said:
It does if you root by unlocking the bootloader. Doing this wipes the TA partition where the DRM keys are kept
Not if you do not wipe the data partition of flash the data partition from the FTF. You will get a lot of FC's when downgraded but this is not an issue as you will be upgrading immediately to Lollipop anyway
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Of course... Thanks for correcting me.
gregbradley said:
It does if you root by unlocking the bootloader. Doing this wipes the TA partition where the DRM keys are kept
Not if you do not wipe the data partition of flash the data partition from the FTF. You will get a lot of FC's when downgraded but this is not an issue as you will be upgrading immediately to Lollipop anyway
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But why revert if he is unlocking?
If he is unlocking he can flash a kernel with recovery and root via TWRP.
Before back up TA.
And after restore the DRM keys.
Easy.
TheTeslaCoil said:
But why revert if he is unlocking?
If he is unlocking he can flash a kernel with recovery and root via TWRP.
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Please read the OP, he does not want to lose DRM keys, hence he needs to root without unlocking the bootloader first.
Also, if you have a custom kernel installed you cannot have DRM keys running, once you restore them using a TA partition restore you relock the bootloader and cannot boot on a custom kernel.
gregbradley said:
Please read the OP, he does not want to lose DRM keys, hence he needs to root without unlocking the bootloader first.
Also, if you have a custom kernel installed you cannot have DRM keys running, once you restore them using a TA partition restore you relock the bootloader and cannot boot on a custom kernel.
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The DRM can be restored.
I rest my case.
TheTeslaCoil said:
The DRM can be restored.
I rest my case.
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sigh,,,
No they cannot unless you have taken a backup before unlocking the bootloader.
There is a thread about restoring some functionality but it does not restore to 100% stock compared to when people have a stock ROM with DRM keys installed, and like I said, READ THE OP, he asked for a way not to lose his DRM keys, not to have the functions associated with them.
If you unlock without backing them up, you cannot restore them, FACT!
I really do not want to get into an online fracas with you, but this is the second time today you are jumping in and not giving exactly 100% correct answers to the questions asked.
android404 said:
Of course... Thanks for correcting me.
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No worries
gregbradley said:
sigh,,,
No they cannot unless you have taken a backup before unlocking the bootloader.
There is a thread about restoring some functionality but it does not restore to 100% stock compared to when people have a stock ROM with DRM keys installed, and like I said, READ THE OP, he asked for a way not to lose his DRM keys, not to have the functions associated with them.
If you unlock without backing them up, you cannot restore them, FACT!
I really do not want to get into an online fracas with you, but this is the second time today you are jumping in and not giving exactly 100% correct answers to the questions asked.
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But I already said, if you back up TA.
Check again.
And you appear to be a person that doesn' t like to be contradicted.
So...see you later.
TheTeslaCoil said:
But I already said, if you back up TA.
Check again.
And you appear to be a person that doesn' t like to be contradicted.
So...see you later.
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Please tell the user how to back up his TA then without rooting first...
You need to back it up before unlocking the bootloader and you need root to back it up....
From now on I think me and you should only talk via PM.
Regards.
Root, backup TA. Save it on your laptop.
Unlock bootloader.
Enjoy a rooted unlocked device with endless possibilities.
If you ever want to have your phone as it was when you bought it, restore TA, unroot etc.
Easy peasy japanesey.
TheTeslaCoil said:
Root, backup TA. Save it on your laptop.
Unlock bootloader.
Enjoy a rooted unlocked device with endless possibilities.
If you ever want to have your phone as it was when you bought it, restore TA, unroot etc.
Easy peasy japanesey.
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OK, so we are back at the situation the OP asked, how does he root without losing the DRM keys...... Your method said to unlock the boot to flash a custom kernel... That wipes the TA partition and the DRM keys BEFORE you have had a chance to back them up.
PS, as I said lets keep this via PM, I already sent one before you replied here.
gregbradley said:
OK, so we are back at the situation the OP asked, how does he root without losing the DRM keys...... Your method said to unlock the boot to flash a custom kernel... That wipes the TA partition and the DRM keys BEFORE you have had a chance to back them up.
PS, as I said lets keep this via PM, I already sent one before you replied here.
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Just to follow up with this discussion. I am currently on a locked bootloader but rooted and installed recovery using the method mentioned in the other thread. How can I back up my TA partition? I can't find a tutorial link on TA partition backup.
mf1tym said:
Just to follow up with this discussion. I am currently on a locked bootloader but rooted and installed recovery using the method mentioned in the other thread. How can I back up my TA partition? I can't find a tutorial link on TA partition backup.
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You have already done the "hard" part. Do some reading on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 ,will be short , download zip within OP ,extract and run. After you created backup store it safely I think I have mine on 4 locations (cloud and local) although I doubt I will be unlocking bootloader anytime soon.
gregbradley said:
OK, so we are back at the situation the OP asked, how does he root without losing the DRM keys...... Your method said to unlock the boot to flash a custom kernel... That wipes the TA partition and the DRM keys BEFORE you have had a chance to back them up.
PS, as I said lets keep this via PM, I already sent one before you replied here.
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I said backup TA.
So...I' m right.
schetz said:
You have already done the "hard" part. Do some reading on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 ,will be short , download zip within OP ,extract and run. After you created backup store it safely I think I have mine on 4 locations (cloud and local) although I doubt I will be unlocking bootloader anytime soon.
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Schetz, thanks mate. I saw this link before. It said it's unmaintained and the devices capatable is only to Z2 so I thought it did not work on the Z3. But I will re-read it again.
TheTeslaCoil said:
I said backup TA.
So...I' m right.
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You said to root by unlocking the bootloader first, then backup the TA so you are wrong. Editing your post after the fact does not change this, adding the line "Before backup TA" does not make you correct as you have to root to backup the TA.. so when you say "why revert when he can just unlock", that's why.
And finally, restoring the DRM keys after unlocking means you get a locked bootloader, so you cannot boot a custom kernel so you lose root...
The point is now moot, and you need to remember my advice on this, keep it in PM's
How Has anyone of you have any idea how to lock the bootloader on E3?
help3r said:
How Has anyone of you have any idea how to lock the bootloader on E3?
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If you had made a backup of DRM keys before you unlocked, you can restore them and lock your bootloader.
If you hadn't done it, bad luck, they're lost, DRM keys are device specific and you can't restore them from another device.
I do not have a backup, made DRM keys, but do not want to restore them. I just wanted to lock the bootloader (factory Uploader software) because it resells the phone.
help3r said:
I do not have a backup, made DRM keys, but do not want to restore them. I just wanted to lock the bootloader (factory Uploader software) because it resells the phone.
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They dont check the bootloader. I have sold many phones which were unlocked and rooted.
Yes, do not check, but if you need to give your phone under warranty then check if the bootloader is unlocked.
I ve backup my TA partition....then wanna restore...
but confused that which step is 1st Relock or restore..
So I have to do that without partition backup TA does not block the bootloader?
I repeat the question. Is it possible to lock the bootloader back without having done a backup TA?
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I repeat the question. Is it possible to lock the bootloader back without having done a backup TA?
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no
Hello Xda-Community,
After unlocking my E6653 I experienced something strange. My Bootloader unlock allowed (In the service menu) turned from yes to no. What does that mean? Will I be able to restore my TA-Backup when I need to? I can still flash Kernels and recoveries, so I'm pretending my Bootloader is really unlocked.
You're using DRM Restore.
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You're using DRM Restore.
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Yes, you are right. Thanks for your answer, you really helped me!
Hey,
So I have Sony Z3 xperia D6603 , and I would like to flash a custom recovery mode - TWRP/CWM without unlocking the bootloader - which will earse all my data
there is any way to do that?
thanks in advance for help.
xKarmax said:
Hey,
So I have Sony Z3 xperia D6603 , and I would like to flash a custom recovery mode - TWRP/CWM without unlocking the bootloader - which will earse all my data
there is any way to do that?
thanks in advance for help.
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Give some more details. Are you rooted? What Android version do you have?
Nojus33 said:
Give some more details. Are you rooted? What Android version do you have?
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I'm not rooted the device is locked with a password
I just have a way to bypass the password with a custom recovery mode but the thing is if I will flash now TWRP or CWM
I will have to unlock the bootloader and I don't want to do it ,
so what I want to do is just to flash somehow the recovery mode without unlocking the bootloader
and also there is anyway to check the android version ?
xKarmax said:
I'm not rooted the device is locked with a password
I just have a way to bypass the password with a custom recovery mode but the thing is if I will flash now TWRP or CWM
I will have to unlock the bootloader and I don't want to do it ,
so what I want to do is just to flash somehow the recovery mode without unlocking the bootloader
and also there is anyway to check the android version ?
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Well, if you only want to bypass password you don't need to root or unlock your bootloader. Try to perform software repair via xperia companion. It should reset your phone by reinstalling software and wiping data.
Nojus33 said:
Well, if you only want to bypass password you don't need to root or unlock your bootloader. Try to perform software repair via xperia companion. It should reset your phone by reinstalling software and wiping data.
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My problem is with wiping the data , I don't want to wipe the data haha ,
thats the problem the data is important for me .
- If I can flash a custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader - it will be perfect because unlocking will earse all my data
xKarmax said:
My problem is with wiping the data , I don't want to wipe the data haha ,
thats the problem the data is important for me .
- If I can flash a custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader - it will be perfect because unlocking will earse all my data
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Hmm, the only way to flash custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader is to downgrade to Kitkat, get root and install recovery, but the problem is downgrading requires to wipe data
Nojus33 said:
Hmm, the only way to flash custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader is to downgrade to Kitkat, get root and install recovery, but the problem is downgrading requires to wipe data
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There is a way like to run aroma manager or file manager from the normal recovery ?
it will help me to bypass the password...
xKarmax said:
There is a way like to run aroma manager or file manager from the normal recovery ?
it will help me to bypass the password...
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I don't think so. What about your google account? Are you signed in with your phone?
Nojus33 said:
I don't think so. What about your google account? Are you signed in with your phone?
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I don't have , there isn't anyway to make it?
what about here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
have a look
but the device is looked how do I run the file manager? through the normal recovery mode?
xKarmax said:
I don't have , there isn't anyway to make it?
what about here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
have a look
but the device is looked how do I run the file manager? through the normal recovery mode?
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I think that Z3 doesn't even have a recovery partition.
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Maybe there is a way, but I can't think of anything more. Sorry
Nojus33 said:
I think that Z3 doesn't even have a recovery partition.
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Maybe there is a way, but I can't think of anything more. Sorry
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so there isn't anyway just to install custom recovery mode without unlocking the bootloader?
xKarmax said:
so there isn't anyway just to install custom recovery mode without unlocking the bootloader?
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There are 2 methots to install custom recovery:
1.(Best one) Downgrading to kitkat getting root and then recovery, but here's the problem: Downgrading requires to wipe data, which you don't want to do. So this isn't an option.
2. Unlocking the bootloader and flashing recovery. Problem: unlocking wipes your data and you lose DRM keys, so also not an option.
Sorry but I can't think of anything more.
or try this one ... it's for locked/unlocked bootloader i tested it on my T2 Ultra and it works
http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/XZDualRecovery_2.8.26
Ammar_Hamdan said:
or try this one ... it's for locked/unlocked bootloader i tested it on my T2 Ultra and it works
http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/XZDualRecovery_2.8.26
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Hey ,
I have been seen it before , but I don't know how to flash this recovery mode into the phone .
could you please send me tutrial ?
Thanks in advance , Karma.
xKarmax said:
Hey ,
I have been seen it before , but I don't know how to flash this recovery mode into the phone .
could you please send me tutrial ?
Thanks in advance , Karma.
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It's not a flashable zip .-.
-your phone must be rooted and usb debugging enabled.
-extract the zip file "Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip" to desktop or any other location on your PC/Laptop.
-run executable file "install.exe" and connect your phone... if you have SuperSu press 1 and enter.
now you have dual recovery mode
here's the main thread of dual recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Unfortunately the only available options are these, all this is to protect your data and make them inaccessible to the thief if you get your phone stolen.
If you've forgot the password/pin/pattern of the lock screen, just perform a factory reset, it will wipe the data partition (apps and their data) but it won't touch your personal files such as music and photos
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Ammar_Hamdan said:
It's not a flashable zip .-.
-your phone must be rooted and usb debugging enabled.
-extract the zip file "Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip" to desktop or any other location on your PC/Laptop.
-run executable file "install.exe" and connect your phone... if you have SuperSu press 1 and enter.
now you have dual recovery mode
here's the main thread of dual recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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thesplitter said:
Unfortunately the only available options are these, all this is to protect your data and make them inaccessible to the thief if you get your phone stolen.
If you've forgot the password/pin/pattern of the lock screen, just perform a factory reset, it will wipe the data partition (apps and their data) but it won't touch your personal files such as music and photos
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I can not do it the phone is locked and I don't want to lose any data
xKarmax said:
I can not do it the phone is locked and I don't want to lose any data
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yeah, you need to unlock the screen lock to give adb shell root rights :\
The user have been asking similar questions for other devices in the past. I suspect that the user may have stolen the phone and I do not think it's a good idea to provide further assistance to this user, as making it easier to use a possibly stolen phone is no good. If OP is any legit, he would know that he can restore the password using his Google account, and losing the password and recovery for 2 high-end devices at the same time is just fishy.. Just my 2 cents guys.
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GethPrime said:
The user have been asking similar questions for other devices in the past. I suspect that the user may have stolen the phone and I do not think it's a good idea to provide further assistance to this user, as making it easier to use a possibly stolen phone is no good. If OP is any legit, he would know that he can restore the password using his Google account, and losing the password and recovery for 2 high-end devices at the same time is just fishy.. Just my 2 cents guys.
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Whoa, i didn't know that, yeah, indeed, in this case it'd be wise to close it here