I've unlocked my bootloader, so my internal sd is wiped.
Would I be able to restore a backup, from when the bootloader was locked and continue with an unlocked bootloader, or will it relock?
No, it shouldn't.
Restroing a nandroid will not relock the bootloader.
As far as I know this can only be done with the relock function in flashtool for Xperia Z.
Kind regards, Stefan.
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Is it possible to restore DRM keys after unlocking BL? I have taken the backup of TA partition. Now after unlocking the BL can I restore the partition? Or it will brick the phone if BL is in unlocked state?
I did it this way first i flashed the stock firmware with flashtool in my case Xperia_SP_C5303_12.0.A.1.257_CE.ftf.
Than i rooted the phone with Doomlords Easy Rooing Kit v16.
I got no soft brick after i restored the TA, done before unlocking with BackupTA 9.0b5 and sure i did a dry run before i performed it.
Ehardt said:
I did it this way first i flashed the stock firmware with flashtool in my case Xperia_SP_C5303_12.0.A.1.257_CE.ftf.
Than i rooted the phone with Doomlords Easy Rooing Kit v16.
I got no soft brick after i restored the TA, done before unlocking with BackupTA 9.0b5 and sure i did a dry run before i performed it.
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No, no, mate, you missed the point. I want to know if restoring TA is safe with an unlocked BL.
EDIT: sadly, I know now that restoring the TA would actually relock the BL as well, and if there's a custom kernel installed it might result in soft brick. so I conclude there's no way to have DRM keys with unlocked BL. :crying:
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No, no, mate, you missed the point. I want to know if restoring TA is safe with an unlocked BL.
EDIT: sadly, I know now that restoring the TA would actually relock the BL as well, and if there's a custom kernel installed it might result in soft brick. so I conclude there's no way to have DRM keys with unlocked BL. :crying:
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Oh sorry, yes i also think this is not possible at the moment.
So you have to decide DRM or unlocked (custom Kernels).
Guys i want to install this
http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470806
But i have a locked bootloader
Please tell me how to do this
And if i have to unlock the bootloader
How to, without sony knowing.....
u can't...
the only way is to make a backup of your TA partition, unlock your bootloader, and flash a custom kernel. then if you need to send it back for warranty just flash the stock kernel, restore your TA partition and it will be as tho your bootloader was never unlocked
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chewdaniel said:
u can't...
the only way is to make a backup of your TA partition, unlock your bootloader, and flash a custom kernel. then if you need to send it back for warranty just flash the stock kernel, restore your TA partition and it will be as tho your bootloader was never unlocked
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Is that really that easy ? As far as I remember relocking other devices (sola) needed more tinkering to do that.
Hi guys,
I loaded my brand new xperia sp with root and cwm on a locked bootloader but now i want to try out CM but from what i understand is that you need an unlocked bootloader, so my question is if i backup my TA partition and unlock my bootloader, then flash cm with it's kernel and would it be possible to reflash the TA partition and relock the bootloader while on CM?
thanks,
noahvt
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would it be possible to reflash the TA partition and relock the bootloader while on CM?
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No
You can only restore your TA partition and relock the bootloader on the original Sony kernel, if you try to do otherwise you may hard brick your phone.
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That.. But you could figure this out by reading the tutorial of DoomLord
All the steps for unlocking and relocking the bootloader are described there
Hi everyone!
After searching for rooting newest firmware of 12.1.A.0.266 with LB, I found that it may be impossible without unlocking my BL. So I decided to unlock BL & root it via DooMLord's method and relock again. But I have a few questions.
I heard it's important to backup my TA partition before unlocking so I do a search for it. So I found that root permission is needed for backup TA. Since firmware 12.1.A.0.266 cannot be rooted, I have to downgrade to Android 4.1 and root it by DooMLord's method. It's all OK for me.
But I need to know, if I do restore my TA backup that taken while running Android 4.1, on my newest firmware 12.1.A.0.266, can it be conflicted that lasting bootloop or bricking my device? And relocking my device will it definitely lock my BL to factory status? Please be kind to help me with these questions. :good:
Thank you all :laugh:
Kelumsd.
C5303
12.1.A.0.266 Stock with LB.
No restoring TA wont cause bootloop but to be extra sure you can first flash 4.1.2 restore TA and flash 4.3..
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No restoring TA wont cause bootloop but to be extra sure you can first flash 4.1.2 restore TA and flash 4.3..
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My friend,
Thanks for helping me! :good:
If I restore TA mean I'm relocking my BL. So if I flashed 4.3 again I cannot gain root access coz it cannot root without unlocked BL. Am I correct?
So how can I root 4.3, if I flash 4.3 over 4.1.2 as root is lost after flashing a new firmware.
Thank & Regards! :good:
You need to root on 4.1.2, install CWM. Download and flash a 4.3 ROM and last flash 2.266 kernel
But there are proper threads for this xD
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You need to root on 4.1.2, install CWM. Download and flash a 4.3 ROM and last flash 2.266 kernel
But there are proper threads for this xD
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Yes brother..... I see several threads that explaining how to do that. But I wanted to root official firmware by unlocking BL.
If I restore TA, should I relock BL after that or, first relock BL then restore TA?
Thanks!
kelumsd said:
Yes brother..... I see several threads that explaining how to do that. But I wanted to root official firmware by unlocking BL.
If I restore TA, should I relock BL after that or, first relock BL then restore TA?
Thanks!
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To make it easy, unlock using flashtool. It'll automatically make a TA backup. Later when you're done flashing stock kernel you can easily click relock and it'll restore TA and relock it for you as easy as 123.
Tutorial to relock using flashtool by DooMLoRD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43355810#post43355810
Vanschtezla said:
To make it easy, unlock using flashtool. It'll automatically make a TA backup. Later when you're done flashing stock kernel you can easily click relock and it'll restore TA and relock it for you as easy as 123.
Tutorial to relock using flashtool by DooMLoRD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43355810#post43355810
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Bro,
Is that unlocking BL via Flashtool exactly same as unlocking via official Sony method? If I unlocked BL besides official method, can I relock it again successfully? And so, since official method needs to device connected with Fastboot mode, but Flachtool needs device connected via Flashmode to Unlock/Relock BL. Why is the different with this methods? Pls kindly explain this......
Thanks! :good:
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kelumsd said:
Bro,
Is that unlocking BL via Flashtool exactly same as unlocking via official Sony method? If I unlocked BL besides official method, can I relock it again successfully? And so, since official method needs to device connected with Fastboot mode, but Flachtool needs device connected via Flashmode to Unlock/Relock BL. Why is the different with this methods? Pls kindly explain this......
Thanks! :good:
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Yess absolutely the same. I'm not sure about relocking it after using the official method but I think restoring the TA key actually means relocking it. Well actually you will need to fastboot on flashtool right after the flashmode. There is no difference in result. It's just an alternative way to unlock and relock. Unlocking using official Sony method is the old way of unlocking. Flashtool is just to make it easier and simpler. The result will be the same. But be sure that you make the TA backup before unlocking it for the worst case scenario not to be able to relock it
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Yess absolutely the same. I'm not sure about relocking it after using the official method but I think restoring the TA key actually means relocking it. Well actually you will need to fastboot on flashtool right after the flashmode. There is no difference in result. It's just an alternative way to unlock and relock. Unlocking using official Sony method is the old way of unlocking. Flashtool is just to make it easier and simpler. The result will be the same. But be sure that you make the TA backup before unlocking it for the worst case scenario not to be able to relock it
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Thanks bro! Finally I was success with all! Thanks friends! :laugh: :laugh:
C5303.
Android 4.3 Stock .266
ROOTED Locked bootloader
My Xperia Z1 has an unlocked bootloader and the TA partition was backed up prior to the unlock. I'm now looking to sell the phone and want to restore the TA and relock the bootloader. I've flashed the phone with build number 14.2.A.1.136 and the stock rom isn't rooted. How can I root the phone and thereby restore the TA backup/relock the bootloader?
I would install recovery, then flash SuperSu update, Restore TA and lock BL This may will leave you with a non booting Z1, I would then reflash the FTF
I have never done this (and only have the ZU) so it is untested. If there is a better way please say so.