Backup Your TA Partition Before You Unlock Your Bootloader
please read this
This wont work if you Unlocked your bootloader already because
you have already changed you TA partition. also don't flash
someone elses TA it will hard brick your phone
what i found out
I backed up my TA partition before unlocking my bootloader
after unlocking my bootloader with flash tools and lost my drm keys and ba2
so i thought to myself what would happen if i flashed my locked TA image
i then reflashed it with adb and rebooted my sony z was
locked and drm and ba2 was working again it was like i never unlocked it sweet heres a video as proof
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7JWa7Y6jUU
Too backup TA do this
(1) Root your phone from here
(2) extract Backup-TA.rar to c:/
(3) click and run Backup-TA
(4) select 1 to backup
(5) Make sure the md5 match
(6) make sure ta.img is in C:\Backup-TA\tools\backup Too restore TA.img do this
(1) click and run Backup-TA
(2) select 2 to restore
(3) select 3
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Version
we are on v4
What command you are use to reflash it？
seriously is this for real??
im just redoing it just to make sure
if it works i'm unlocking my bootloader in no time
Also with photos through Album? Can you show screenshots of it when be2 is on and off?
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if it was that simple I think that dev would have already did it, plus Sony secure its stuff harder than that.
You can check in service menu under service tests if DRM Keys are intact.
djselbeck said:
You can check in service menu under service tests if DRM Keys are intact.
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if tested two times now and once unlocked and flashed custom boot then restored reflashed ta and ba2 works again
were should i look
Maybe you can upload your ta backup,so we can test
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rickwyatt said:
were should i look
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Dial: *#*#7378423#*#*
Service test >> verify certificates
I guess...
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Egan said:
Dial: *#*#7378423#*#*
Service test >> verify certificates
I guess...
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all certificates found
it works just tryed again
also once iv flash the TA image i can't flash boot.img anymore
C:\adb>fastboot flash boot C:\Users\Smokey's\Desktop\boot.img
sending 'boot' (11890 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.748s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.753s
and flash tool asks for the unlock key again
I don't have stock rom installed at the moment but I know there are 2 Tests one is for Certificates and one for drm keys.
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iv got 4 Certificates
here a screen shot as you can see its working
Do you want share the backup?
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gm007 said:
Do you want share the backup?
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Here is mine: Mod Edit
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Here is mine:
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you should not share it as its for your phone only
i hope no one tried this cause i hard bricked my phone.
Related
Here is the final version of Flashtool, compatible with Z/ZL
To clarify about bootloader unlock/relock :
Q : Can Flashtool unlock bootloader for a first time unlock ?
A : Yes, it does it using official sony method (get key, then issue the right fastboot command)
Q : Can Flashtool relock bootloader ?
A : Yes
Q : Can Flashtool unlock bootloader after a relock ?
A : Yes.
With this release, before unlocking first time, root your device and you will be able to backup your TA partition (Raw ta backup). By doing this, you will be able to relock / restore your TA partition and have back BE2 and all DRM keys.
Happy flashing
Flashtool can be downloaded from this page
For those having issues downloading, you can try this link : unrestrict.li Flashtool homepage
Very Good。
the complete version of FT should take some time as Androxyde is rebuilding/redesigning the entire interface, but till then this will have to do...
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When flashing, you cannot exclude/include sin files. This release cannot create bundles too.
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Hello,
thank you very much for your work
can i decrypt the file with this minimal version...then create bundles with the previous realease???
if not how to???
thanks again
works very well in C6602~ thanks!:good:
black97one said:
Hello,
thank you very much for your work
can i decrypt the file with this minimal version...then create bundles with the previous realease???
if not how to???
thanks again
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yes u can decrypt the file and then create bundle with older FT versions...
can i use the older bundle here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157794
if i replace the correct loader.sin ? (because din't have original file from SEUS)
black97one said:
can i use the older bundle here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157794
if i replace the correct loader.sin ? (because din't have original file from SEUS)
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i have created an FTF... wait i will post it...
EDIT: it already work with the french firmware i post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157794
thanks for the help
Flashtool beta for z ....
french firmware test ok。
Blob fs Files
yeeson said:
french firmware test ok。
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Thnx
Many thanks Androhyde and DooMLoRD for their work!
I have a few questions.
1. When creating a firmware normal Flashtool v0.9.10.1 does not know how to define multiple files.
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Is there a risk? Or beta Flashtool, when flashing the firmware of received, all the files correctly identify and sew the right sections?
I looked at the French firmware - it has the same structure as the creation of me, so I'm pretty sure of the correctness of their actions, but would like to know your opinion.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
dogsly said:
Many thanks Androhyde and DooMLoRD for their work!
I have a few questions.
1. When creating a firmware normal Flashtool v0.9.10.1 does not know how to define multiple files.
View attachment 1761905
Is there a risk? Or beta Flashtool, when flashing the firmware of received, all the files correctly identify and sew the right sections?
I looked at the French firmware - it has the same structure as the creation of me, so I'm pretty sure of the correctness of their actions, but would like to know your opinion.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
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Don't worry, all files will be treated and sent to the phone
Androxyde
Thank you, we will wait for the further development of the program.
Please delete
i can not download it, i have a very strange file ended with JS, is this the right one ?
has anybody mirrored this =?
Hi,
I want to use the backup/restore TA option.
If i copy the folder \Flashtool\devices\C660x (from Z flashtool) to original version v0.9.10.1\Flashtool\devices\..
is it work??
AW: Flashtool beta for z ....
Lef.teris said:
Hi,
I want to use the backup/restore TA option.
If i copy the folder \Flashtool\devices\C660x (from Z flashtool) to original version v0.9.10.1\Flashtool\devices\..
is it work??
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You should not use TA option yet. With old flashtool loader sending is not correct for Xperia Z and new version is not TA option implemented.
Better wait a little!
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Bin4ry said:
You should not use TA option yet. With old flashtool loader sending is not correct for Xperia Z and new version is not TA option implemented.
Better wait a little!
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ok! thanks!
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I have a problem with my SP
when i setup to this step it never never end
i use tool backup TA ver 9
how can i fix ???
sr my bad english - thks 4 read
seper123 said:
I have a problem with my SP
when i setup to this step it never never end
i use tool backup TA ver 9
how can i fix ???
sr my bad english - thks 4 read
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Probably you need to gain root.
This tool seem to be working over adb. If yes then there are no other way... Need root, then backup TA.
seper123 said:
I have a problem with my SP
when i setup to this step it never never end
i use tool backup TA ver 9
how can i fix ???
sr my bad english - thks 4 read
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For me this worked fine (but used last beta 9.0b5).
on my C5303 with firmware C5302_12.0.A.1.284 rooted with Doomlords perf. event exploit.
Also dry run for restore was successful.
Did not try full restore because i leave my one unlocked anyway and don't really care about the BE2 engine.
Probably i try the restore when the official 12.0.A.1.284 for the C5303 is released.
Did you root your XSP?
seper123 said:
I have a problem with my SP
when i setup to this step it never never end
i use tool backup TA ver 9
how can i fix ???
sr my bad english - thks 4 read
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hi i use ver 8.6 and i have no problem
your phone must be rooted and enable usb debbuging & unknown sources
yes i rooted fw 284
when it run my folder has 2 folder tmpbak and backup
folder tmpbak
and folder backup clear
I think more info on your phone status is required that someone here can really help you.
How did you root (exploit or kernel).
Bootloader: locked or unlocked (if already unlocked the TA backup makes no sense anyway (DRM keys are lost forever))
Kernel: stock or dooms/cm
Also you could ask in the BackupTA thread directly.
Ehardt said:
I think more info on your phone status is required that someone here can really help you.
How did you root (exploit or kernel).
Bootloader: locked or unlocked (if already unlocked the TA backup makes no sense anyway (DRM keys are lost forever))
Kernel: stock or dooms/cm
Also you could ask in the BackupTA thread directly.
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1.i use stock kernel stock rom locked bootload just only rooted BE2 work fine
2.im a new mem i cant post in that thread :crying:
when it said "find ta partition" i allowed adb
is backup taking a long times??
Ok there were some posts mentioning that in the final version 9.0 of backup TA the behaviour you described appeared.
Seems like a bug in BackupTA with the new version 9.0 because the betas of 9.0 until b5 did work.
Try the 9.0 beta 5 or version 8.9.
i used backup TA verr 9.1 and i backup done thks every one!!!!
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Hi
I have a C6903 and I decided it about time to get root permission (I prefer without unlocking the boot-loader even though I have already backedup TA )
My ultimate goal is 4.4.2 rom with root .
After searching on xda I have found rom that I want :
RomAur v6.2
But it requires :
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And therefore I understood that I have to go through another version of 4.4 , so I need to flush:
[STOCK] [C69XX] [4.4] Update to 14.3.A.0.681 [Root & XZDR] [UPDATED]
This rom both for locked and unlocked bootloaders.
I realized that in order to install the this rom I have to go through several steps:
1 . flushing C6903_14.1.G.1.534_ [ NUT ] . ftf with flashtool ( so I could perform root)
2 . getting root and flushing recovery with a Z1 - lockeddualrecovery2.7.100 - BETA.installer.zip ( this is the latest version and it has install.bat file, selecting 3 in the dos menu performs root, after restarting the device I update the SuperSU via googleplay and then I got root).
The goal is to reach 4.4, I understood that I must pass through another version :
At the moment I'm on C6903_14.1.G.1.534 (after I got the device rooted and installed recovery mode) , so I need to flush :
I did everything exactly according the instructions :
All the steps until 10 includes step 10.
And no matter what I tried , the device stuck in boot screen ( I gave it 15 minutes to be stuck on this screen ) :
So what the hell am I doing worng?
Thanks !!!
If you are on 534, just install dual recovery and then flash romaur, done
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tried it
gregbradley said:
If you are on 534, just install dual recovery and then flash romaur, done
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I tried this as well, but I got the same boot logo screen. /:
gregbradley said:
If you are on 534, just install dual recovery and then flash romaur, done
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Do I need to preform all the instructions? (from 534, after installing dual recovery):
Check on the dual recovery OP about the fix you need to flash for romaur.
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Check on the dual recovery OP about the fix you need to flash for romaur.
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Together with the fix (flushed after romaur and before dualrecovery) if I will do all the instructions (staring from 534 with dualrecovery), Including flushing the ftf in the end, should it work?
RamiBot said:
Together with the fix (flushed after romaur and before dualrecovery) if I will do all the instructions (staring from 534 with dualrecovery), Including flushing the ftf in the end, should it work?
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If you follow the instructions it should work
gregbradley said:
If you follow the instructions it should work
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In step 11:
should I flush without TA?
What do you mean?
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I'm worried about the kernel didn't flashed. I don't know. Try to flash again, wipe everything.
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hi all my imei is null/null i did alot of stuff to try and fix it but nothing seems to work
do you have tips or triks for me?
Grtz Rick
I have android 4.3 on it now.
I will send more info in a few minutes about the rom and kernel if that helps.
I think I need a efs folder or some 1 how wants to put my imei in it and send it to me.
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Rick_v1989 said:
I have android 4.3 on it now.
I will send more info in a few minutes about the rom and kernel if that helps.
I think I need a efs folder or some 1 how wants to put my imei in it and send it to me.
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did you try flashing the param_bin_i9305 file with odin? from this guide
Yes I tried that but didn't work.
I will try it a few times more.
And try to go back to stock rom and than try it again
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i have the same probleme
I have the same prob, i tried to root my galaxy s3 (4G), then my sim become not detected and my Imei is disappeared. If any one know the solution plz don't hesitate to tell me...thnx
hocinekaidi said:
I have the same prob, i tried to root my galaxy s3 (4G), then my sim become not detected and my Imei is disappeared. If any one know the solution plz don't hesitate to tell me...thnx
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i hope some one will come here and will make a blank efs folder so we can put in or own imei.
This will help me big time
Rick_v1989 said:
i hope some one will come here and will make a blank efs folder so we can put in or own imei.
This will help me big time
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Extreme method :
After performing all the above if you haven't still got IMEI. Now switch off your phone and open SP Tools and connect your phone. Now click on format and format your whole phone. ( This wipes whole of the phone including NVram region ).
Now flash stock ROM through SP Tools and after it completes start up your phone. ( Don't be surprised. Your IMEI will still be in lost state only ). Now root your phone.
After successful rooting now connect your phone to MTK Droid tools and again press ROOT button and grant root access to MTK Droid tools. Now click on IMEI/NVram tab.
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Now as you see in the image above you can see two boxes IMEI1 and IMEI 2. Now enter your device IMEI numbers manually in those two boxes.( You can get your IMEI no's from your phone box ). Now click replace IMEI. Now reboot your phone and you should be definitely able to get your IMEI restored.
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I will try it tomorrow the stock rom takes to long for now.
Thanks for the response.
Grtz.
Rick
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Is it possible to use my efs folder from my note 2 on the s3??
In case nothing works
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davide_94 said:
Extreme method :
After performing all the above if you haven't still got IMEI. Now switch off your phone and open SP Tools and connect your phone. Now click on format and format your whole phone. ( This wipes whole of the phone including NVram region ).
Now flash stock ROM through SP Tools and after it completes start up your phone. ( Don't be surprised. Your IMEI will still be in lost state only ). Now root your phone.
After successful rooting now connect your phone to MTK Droid tools and again press ROOT button and grant root access to MTK Droid tools. Now click on IMEI/NVram tab.
Now as you see in the image above you can see two boxes IMEI1 and IMEI 2. Now enter your device IMEI numbers manually in those two boxes.( You can get your IMEI no's from your phone box ). Now click replace IMEI. Now reboot your phone and you should be definitely able to get your IMEI restored.
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where can i find the scatter file for my phone??
Rick_v1989 said:
where can i find the scatter file for my phone??
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try this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151251
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IMEI Back
i fixed it
i just flash this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-amcha-rom-v5-00-simply-customizable-t2619670
and it works with a new modem
thnx for al the tips and all the feedback.
Grtz Rick :good:
hey guys, I'm trying DRM FUNCTION RESTORATION and I can't see TA Partition to include to flash in selected firmware's content... firmware version 14.3.A.0.757... I downloaded with xperifirm I think its full ftf but I can't see to include for flashing... latest flashtool 0.9.19.4
i hope its clear what im trying to say... any help would be greatly appreciated
http://storagecow.eu/Xda/Sony/Xperi...903_14.3.A.0.757_Generic_DE-1277-0154_R2C.ftf
this link is 757 firmware, it has TA partition inside.
sadly I can't post screenshot link... there is no TA in that firmware's content either...
messaged you...please reply
http://pik.vn/2015287eab4b-9ad1-4dc2-a210-d8f1f7cde178.png
it has TA partition in exclude tab.
I figured out, But when u took screenshot clearly flashtool was not 0.9.19.5... I did all steps to dmr restoration. and restored my nanroid backup and flashed lollipop version of mod... and cant see any difference in camera same noise... u think when i restored nanroid backup also TA was restored from backup?
and when I ckeck bootloader status it does not say anything about bootloader it says root status unknow and something HW was added too, I %[email protected] up everything
dato_alpha said:
and when I ckeck bootloader status it does not say anything about bootloader it says root status unknow and something HW was added too, I %[email protected] up everything
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i checked flashtool it is 0.9.18.6, sorry lol
it's not restore your DRM information, it just restore functions you lost after unlock bootloader.
when you complete all step to restore DRM, did you check it work or not before flash a new rom? ( open image and see what diff between x-reality on/off. And don't restore old nandroid, flash a fresh rom,flash DRM restoration.zip and restore data via titanium backup.
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yay bootloader info is same for me too I restored i guess, it was not like that before. about x-reality i think its my imagination
they say u can ckeck with track id app stock one...and i removed it.. is there any way to check it?... I was staring at images to test x reality but cant see $%it!
oh I think i Know the problem... I used debloater script and it removed lots of stuff...
dato_alpha said:
oh I think i Know the problem... I used debloater script and it removed lots of stuff...
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Lol, debloat script will delete the file use to control DRM function, and another file to control x-reality, just restore them and reflash drm restoration.zip.
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hxq88 said:
Lol, debloat script will delete the file use to control DRM function, and another file to control x-reality, just restore them and reflash drm restoration.zip.
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any idea which files? I'm all settled with my rom everything is like i want except drm functions... I can't sacrifice :crying:
Code:
/system/app/CallWidgetFrameworkPermission
/system/app/DrmDialogs (for DRM function)
/system/app/DrmUI (for DRM function)
/system/app/SomcCameraWidget
/system/app/ImageEnhancer (for X-reality)
/system/app/SomcCameraWidget
/system/app/white-balance (white balance control)
/system/priv-app/MyXperia
these are some useful apps i restored from Moly82's debloat script http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/wip-debloat-lp-690-correct-functioning-t3076161
hxq88 said:
Code:
/system/app/CallWidgetFrameworkPermission
/system/app/DrmDialogs (for DRM function)
/system/app/DrmUI (for DRM function)
/system/app/SomcCameraWidget
/system/app/ImageEnhancer (for X-reality)
/system/app/SomcCameraWidget
/system/app/white-balance (white balance control)
/system/priv-app/MyXperia
these are some useful apps i restored from Moly82's debloat script http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/wip-debloat-lp-690-correct-functioning-t3076161
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I can't thank you enough my friend... <3
I should not removed that back up folders... I'm gonna flash pre rooted rom I guess. there is no other way but thanks to you now i know which files not to remove...