yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheWarKeeper:
No worries, ive used flashtool to install this: Firmware 14.4.A.0.157_R2C - FTF + flashable.zip(ROOT+DUALRECOVERY)

Still, i cant seem to find a way to enter recovery
[Sony Cross-Device General] @soka:
Dont think the flashable zip will help if you dont have recovery.

Try this, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2620794

flash via fastboot , has recovery built in.

Hope you get yours working, loving my Xrealty and superVivid.

Will help in anyway i can...
[Sony Cross-Device General] istux:
Here I am... tried many times without any success.

They're trying to make it work on Z3 series as well, but no news so far.
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheWarKeeper:
Thank you, i took the liberty of sticking to the .757 instead of upgrading to .157 for now besides, the lastest sony firmware was buggy anyways. Everything semms to be working fine now, and my camera is finally working properly again :)

Thank you for all your help!

Confirmed XReality working, Camera Coloured Noise Is gone!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
[MENTION=3646567]TheWarKeeper[/MENTION] : I'm looking forward to acheive the same thing with my Z1C, could you please provide a link to the firmware .757 you mentioned (if that's what you flashed to restore funtions) plz mate ? :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheWarKeeper:
Sure thing,

This is how i got it done:

relocked bootloader without turning phone on after,

flashed the 14.3.A.0.757 ftf with wipe everything and exclude nothing

Turned and booted phone on then off again,

Unlocked bootloader, turned on activated debug mode, put the drmzip in the phone sdcard memory and turned off again,

used lockeddualrecovery to be able to go to into recovery mode, first time it failed, i just reran it and second time worked fine, phone then booted into recovery, installed drmzip from recovery menu.

Finally restarted phone for the last time and got greeted with "android is upgrading" took a picture in every light and low light condition possible to try to reproduce the annoying rgb noise and it was never there anymore, took 2 screenshots from album app with xreality on and off, sligtly more saturated color but alot more sharpness was noticed.

Here is the firmware and the lockedualrecovery i used.

Firmware: https://www.wetransfer.com/download...a78059f912385c0765b19b6c20141208165844/02c3e7

lockedualrecovery: https://www.wetransfer.com/download...11d685f31ceed46daa0b4d8a20141208180657/c51a08

Any questions feel free to ask.

Best Regards!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
Thank you so much for sharing ! I'm downloading the files then getting on it !
[Sony Cross-Device General] King p1n:
It was tried no success.

They said they're working on it and asked for testers

But I dont have much hope providing they dont even have a Z3 device themselves
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
Everything went fine ! Indeed there's a huge quality difference in low light condition especially !

Thanks again !
[Sony Cross-Device General] uchechris:
Mind helping a brother out bro? Is the steps really that simple easy to follow? How did you perform it? Mind telling me the steps of how you did it? Imma be a man and try to do this today!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
Sure my man. Using the files provided by TheWarKeeper (post #286) I followed exactly the official OP steps, flashing with the .757 ftf. The only difference is that you will have to install recovery mode using TheWarKeeper's lockeddualrecovery file, in order to place the DRM zip for the final stage !

To do that, after having unlocked the bootloader again, you will have to turn on your phone, activate developpers options and set USB debug on. Then on your computer extract lockeddualrecovery file, run install.bat, select option 3 then plug in your phone. You can now either flash your favourite rom, kernel and stuff and after that (ultimately) flash the DRM zip, or skip that, stick to the .757 firmware and flash the DRM zip.

Hope Im clear, ask me if you need more help.

Peace !
[Sony Cross-Device General] uchechris:
Ok Im trying to relock this phone by doing flash tool and when i click BLU, connect to the device and I'm getting an error....am i doing it incorrect?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
I also got an error, saying debug was off when it was on. I simply deleted priors authorizations, just bellow USB debug in developpers options. The phone will ask you if you wanna trust the computer, choose yes.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
I have on question though. Is that mod permanent ? Under what circumstances shall we have to restore DRM functions again ? Thx jim !
[Sony Cross-Device General] RyTekk:
Last step "After done for the unlocking, you are all green to flash the previous ROM,kernel"

It means I just flash system and kernel? Or Can I still flash fully ROM via flashtool (include TA)?
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
Any update on Z3

Hi there, any update on the Z3 version of this. Would love ot have that.
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheFerhatKing:
Hey, I just wanna say that it worked perfectly with the Xperia Z2 with the tutorial from the OP :). Thank you very much! But I've got a question, when I update the ROM (let's say Sony pushs the update to Android L), do I need to do everytime the same things to get it work (flash back to .69 etc.) or can I just flash the .zip via recovery?
[Sony Cross-Device General] sh4d1t0:
Maybe they need change the script first.. Remember, is a new Android version
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheFerhatKing:
Is it possible to get app updates via update center with this mod? Because it seems like that I don't get app updates but there are new versions (searched a bit)
[Sony Cross-Device General] sh4d1t0:
Yes it is
[Sony Cross-Device General] TheFerhatKing:
It doesn't work for me :(
[Sony Cross-Device General] King p1n:
Nope.

I've dropped the Op a PM not reply.

Theyve gone awfully quiet about it.

Makes me wonder If they've abandoned looking into it.
[Sony Cross-Device General] edru:
That could also mean:

A) Real life has stepped in

or

B) They are working on it, but a bounty has been put up. If I had some cash up for grabs I'd stay hushed about things too.
[Sony Cross-Device General] King p1n:
Maybe..but the op doesn't even have a Z3.

Also this has nothing to do with the bounty, the bounty is for achieving root without an unlocked BL.

This mod reactivates features lost when the BL is unlocked.

Though either solution would be welcomed by the z3 community
[Sony Cross-Device General] Styler911:
got a question. Do i need to relock my BL to enable DRM? i mean, can't i just flash the zip right into the ROM? btw, i use Ihackers Rom
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
OK guys,waiting is over :)

Xperia Z3 with unlocked bootloader:

Off

X-Reality Pro

Super Vivid

I'm just waiting for response from jimRnor :)

I don't want post anything here without his permission as this is his great mod :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] boojay:
Have you tried taking low light photos?
[Sony Cross-Device General] KWOKSFUNG:
Thanks it works perfectly for me now (Z1 C6903)

i just have a question: next time when i install a new rom, do i just have to install the fix again or do i have to reset and start from .757 ftf all over again?
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
Niceeeee mate. I've got a z3 as well I've been testing to lol.
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
I tried to make some low light pictures and I think there is improvement,pictures looks more clean :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] android404:
I'm calling bs on this.
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
HOW TO ENABLE DRM RESTORATION FUNCTION ON XPERIA Z3:

1 relock bootloader in FlashTool

2 install latest firmaware downloaded via FlashTool (I used Customised NCB .77)

(I don't know if this is important, but I also ticked Reset customisation option)

3 unlock bootloader again

4 flash AndroPlusKernel v10 through fastboot

5 switch phone on

6 enter recovery TWRP and install DRM restoration mod from OP

7 restart into the system

8 done!
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
nice,I will try on my Z3C
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
Cheers mate will try this as soon as I get home from work.
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
And please report back if it's working or not :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
Can you tak emore photos please, to show the result of this as well.
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
I'm at work so don't have much time and options,anyway I made 2 quick pictures for you

I think it looks good :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] boojay:
If you could take before and after pictures, that would be awesome!
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
I cant tell if it worked

But I can say that the remote play doesnt work.
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomcatoggo:
Which remote playback?
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
PS4 remote play mate
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
:crying: It don't work on my z3c...
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
Did you wipe all data,cache etc in flashtool?
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
Yes
[Sony Cross-Device General] topzias:
Anyone tried this in Experia Z Lollipop rom?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Papanik:
I think this MOD here needs Stock ROM, doesn't it?
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomcatoggo:
Yes
[Sony Cross-Device General] rrajesh:
Should I try?

Hello guys,

Should I try on Xperia t2 ultra D5322 4.4.2 and 4.4.3?

Please suggest yes or no with a logic.

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] android404:
Yes, because it will help others either you succeed or fail.
[Sony Cross-Device General] warboss:
any link for the Z1 6903 FW with ta??? thx in advance
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
Hey jimRnor ! Do you plan on getting this operational :D It'd be great ! Huge fan of your work btw !
[Sony Cross-Device General] olokos:
[MENTION=4699816]jimRnor[/MENTION]

I had a unlocked TA backup for my phone, so I just restored that unlocked TA backup to my phone and flashed the zip afterwards. The keys are reported as OK, except for the three first (marlin etc.)

I don't think it worked for me. See the attachments and judge by yourself. Photos before unlocking have "before" in their name.

If I did it properly, then kindly let me know.

The zip I attached contains the pictures in very low light conditions before and after this mod.
[Sony Cross-Device General] hedgie123:
z3c

Just unlocked my bootloader on z3c, ran the drm restoration as flakac suggested, unfortunately it doesn't work. Using the .77 firmware it may be possible to get this working.
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
I used the .77 firmware, it don't work.
[Sony Cross-Device General] willumpie82:
is there anyone willing to try this on a Z3 tablet Compact? I really want root but don't want to loose active noise canselation for MDR31-NC
[Sony Cross-Device General] flakac:
Maybe I forgot to mention one step but you probably done it,if you didn't please try again: before I relocked boot loader (using FlashTool) I flashed .77 firmware,then relocked boot loader and then flashed .77 again on locked boot loader,after that unlocked boot loader... It seems a bit confusionin but if you have time and patience,try again (and also it maybe important to use NCB customisation firmware only)
[Sony Cross-Device General] hedgie123:
Thanks, I flashed the .77 UK region rom many times so it should match your method. I have not tested the NCB region for .77, but I have started using the phone now so not in a position to test.

hope someone else can test this :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] boolee:
I succeeded to restore Display function with Z3C D5833 too.

Build number is 23.0.A.2.93.
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomcatoggo:
Did you also check for the noise reduction?
[Sony Cross-Device General] boolee:
Maybe,I think that function of noise reduction was restored.

The photography angle of the subject is different about 2 pictures, but noise seems to go off.
[Sony Cross-Device General] alfred0725:
Not working on Z Ultra GPE with Lollipop

Not working on Z Ultra GPE with Lollipop, must be deodexed for working?
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
Can you share what steps it.

Thank you.
[Sony Cross-Device General] takagen:
Sharing my success here as well on Z2 C6503

1. Using Flashtool, relock your bootloader.

2. Flash full 17.1.A.2.69 FTF (it must be this FTF version, and no others) with the default settings via Flashtool where the APPS LOG, CACHE, DATA are checked. Once done, reboot the phone into the system once, and turn it off.

3. Unlock your bootloader with Flashtool.

4. Flash DooMKernel (choose the old version that's 17.1.A.2.69 compatible) via fastboot in Flashtool (extract the boot.img file and flash that).

5. With the advanced kernel flash, you have CWM, which you can now reboot into, flash eXistenZ 4.0, followed by the DRM patch file.

6. Done.

Thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomcatoggo:
Thanks so much!!

Those pictures were taken with or without flash? I guess the first? If yes... can you take some without flash too?

...and yes...would be great to hear the steps you took... as precise as possible... because this could be the solution we're praying for! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] boolee:
I succeeded to restore a function of Noise reduction with Z3 D6653 too!!

Great!!

Photo condition is

-no flash

-Superior auto mode

-23.0.1.A.5.77 Taiwan ftf
[Sony Cross-Device General] King p1n:
At least provide instructions for people if true.

People have asked multiple times...
[Sony Cross-Device General] boolee:
1.Flash ftf file "23.0.1.A.5.77" by Flashtool.

2.Relock bootloader by Flashtool.

3.Flash ftf file "23.0.1.A.5.77" by Flashtool AGAIN.

4.Unlock bootloader by Flashtool.

5.Flash boot.img "AndroPlusKernel v12" by Fastboot.

6.Install DRM restore zip by TWRP.

7.reboot.
[Sony Cross-Device General] iFlasher:
It restores PS4 Remote Play and all the other functions that you lose?

Or only the ones that you described?

Thanks :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] boojay:
Thanks for sharing!

Hopefully this works for Z3C D5803 users as well who've unlocked their bootloaders. If not on the latest firmware, then perhaps on an older one.

If any who have an UL BL want to try and report back, that'd be awesome.
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomcatoggo:
I thought he has a z3 compact... or did I overlook sth?
[Sony Cross-Device General] King p1n:
He/She has both.
[Sony Cross-Device General] arjun.arora:
Is it working on Xperia Z3 dual..
[Sony Cross-Device General] agam1308:
Is it working on Xperia Z3 compact. PERFECT!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] hedgie123:
working on z3c

confirmed

using firmware D5803_Customized UK_1288-4954_23.0.1.A.5.77_R9B

here are screen shots of a working drm enabled phone and the cracked, they match.

and screenshots of xreality and supervivid
[Sony Cross-Device General] oceanax:
I'm feeling quite retarded now because I couldn't see the different between noise and no noise picture when I took both photos. HAHAHA!! Am I doom? >< Because I couldn't differentiate ><
[Sony Cross-Device General] hedgie123:
You will notice the difference in low light, here's a picture after I reverted back (no drm)
[Sony Cross-Device General] oceanax:
I don't really see much of a different. Yes, I can see the noise(somehow they're coloured like purple-ish,pinkish,redish,blue-ish little dots) there in your picture but when I took on my phone, I can't see those coloured dots. I still do see dots around but they're colourless dots. Damn, I really don't know how to explain. Give me awhile. I'll upload the picture and you help me check if the functions was restored.

Edited: Okay...Never mind. Idiot me already see the different. I took a picture of my bear in my room without much light and was able to see that there isn't any noise. Thanks for helping anyway :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] iFlasher:
Can you try if Remote Play works? I´m going to buy the device (Z3C) this week and need this info.

Thanks a lot :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Griffiths_Anna:
is this a real world right now? ohh my god.. I gotta unlock my z3 bootloader...
[Sony Cross-Device General] CAL7:
This looks interesting, but here's my dilemma: I really want root, and the only reason I don't unlock the BL is that I don't want to lose warranty. Theoretically, this hack (with all due respect!) will allow me to relock the BL and be eligible for warranty service. But... I just had the experience of a broken Z1C that was unusable, so I fear that when I need warranty I won't be able to relock. Please correct my mistaken assumptions.
[Sony Cross-Device General] iFlasher:
I think that this hack can't restore your warranty since you can't recover the DRM keys with this.
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
:svetius:It is working on my z3c ( 23.0.1.A.5.77, )
[Sony Cross-Device General] uchechris:
Well the good news is that i manage to get this mod to work well on my z1 compact, huge difference.....bad news is that i cant get it to work on the rom I really love to use, any suggestion on how to get it working on different roms?
[Sony Cross-Device General] hamsup1o:
thanks for the instructions! I do have a question though. what is the purpose of flashing AndroPlusKernel? would it still work if I install CMW instead and install DRM restore.zip with CMW?

Sent from my D5803
[Sony Cross-Device General] boolee:
I think AndroPlusKernel is the Best Customized Kernel.

I like TWRP,so I use it to install DRM restore zip.

If you want to use other kernel and recovery,just should use it!!:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] thienbrand:
I can see X-reality is working back, but can anyone comfirm if SUPERVIVID MODE works too?

---------- Post added at 10:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 AM ----------

X-reality Works but can you check for me if Supervivid works perfectly?
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
SUPERVIVID MODE works too on my z3c
[Sony Cross-Device General] thienbrand:
Omg ggggggggg is this real life ????

Should i wait for root lb or just do thiss???????????????
[Sony Cross-Device General] mo3553:
Can anyone confirm that Remote Play works on Z3?
[Sony Cross-Device General] gjhwssg:
recommend waiting for root lb
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomcatoggo:
I feel the same! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] sununs11:
Can it be used in any rom or is there a method to modify any rom to restore this function? If lollipop come out, will it also apply?
[Sony Cross-Device General] follettoverde:
I have a z3 compact, BL unlocked, fw 23.0.1.A.5.77 and androplus v12 kernel. If i reboot in recovery and flash drm restore zip, w/o relocking and unlocking again BL, will i damage my device? Or i will take no effect flashing that file? May i try?

sorry for my english
[Sony Cross-Device General] sswagonman:
Would be nice to have it confirmed for sure working on z3 d6653. Not worried about warranty just don't want to lose the camera features
[Sony Cross-Device General] RyTekk:
After done for the unlocking, you are all green to flash the previous ROM,kernel, BUT REMEMBER FLASH THE DRM ZIP AFTER YOU FLASHED

Last step, flash ROM, kernel through CWM or flashtool? And if flash through flashtool, do I need exclude TA or somethings?
[Sony Cross-Device General] newk9:
What features does this NOT fix/restore on the z3 compact? This seems very promising.
[Sony Cross-Device General] CentaXx:
Do i understand it correctly that we can have unlocked bootloader, custom kernel, root AND STILL have the DRM keys? With low light noise reduction etc? It would be great if anybody could do a one-part video of restoring the DRM files, with before camera shots or something similar - just to prove to anybody that it's not just fake. I would be thankful, i just don't want to risk losing my DRM files in euphoria. :)

e: Sorry, didn't mean the DRM keys, i meant that we still have all the functions that were lost with the DRM keys. I don't care if i have the DRM files or not, i just want the low light camera performance..
[Sony Cross-Device General] vietvp:
Does anyone tested with Z3 dual D6633?
[Sony Cross-Device General] oceanax:
YESHUUUUUU! You're right! We can have an unlocked boot loader, custom kernel and root but no DRM keys because it's gone forever(maybe not forever if someone find a solution to this) after you unlock your boot loader. I can confirm that this work on D6653(Taiwen/Singapore) Z3 :D I done this myself and the low light performance is back :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Svid:
Where in the service menu you can see drm keys status?
[Sony Cross-Device General] elchicodelbalcon:
Service tests ---> Security

first 3 lines get "unknown error" if DRM keys are lost.
[Sony Cross-Device General] John.D..:
JimRnor thank you for this wonderful idea to restore the DRM!) But it is not working on Z1c, I reinstalled the firmware again and colored noise as there are still not running the X-Reality. Tried to flash without DRM wipe date - the same
[Sony Cross-Device General] NiM72NiK:
is anyone getting any changes here?!

i have z1 4.4.4 .108 on trinity rom UB

is it going to work?! how much its risky for getting hardbricked?!!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] KWOKSFUNG:
Tested

Not working, but it didnt hardbrick me
[Sony Cross-Device General] walkwitmeinhel:
Same here not working wiped data and cache romaur rom

Xperia Z1 C6902
[Sony Cross-Device General] mneu777:
Hi!

I see [Unkow Error][Active].

That is ok or I lost my DRM keys?

What is [Active]?, means the DRM is working?

Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] BingO_BongO:
Working the X-Reality and Vivid.

Mod does not return the DRM KEY.
[Sony Cross-Device General] NiM72NiK:
you got your xreality back?!
[Sony Cross-Device General] BingO_BongO:
Yes, that's right, here's a video from my phone with an unlocked bootloader and wiped DRM keys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-18o4SDP6zA
[Sony Cross-Device General] John.D..:
Which ROM you worth?) I on Munjeni ROM 108. And how do you install DRM keys? With a wipe data? ) I have no DRM does not work: D
[Sony Cross-Device General] BingO_BongO:
stock deodex .108

i not have DRM keys, they wiped when i unlock bootloader.

Sorry for bad English.
[Sony Cross-Device General] uchechris:
I would like to flash this since i have bad camera and bad front facing camera but I wanna see if anyone with the Z1c with Kitslim_AMG Evo 9 rom has flash this already, can someone confirm if camera/picture quality with Z1c has changed?
[Sony Cross-Device General] NiM72NiK:
Ok which frameware are you using? Jb or KK?
[Sony Cross-Device General] istux:
I've just tested this mod twice on my unlocked

z3 compact

(with a full wiped and deodexed stock rom) and no improvments at all.

Nothing got back to work :eek:
[Sony Cross-Device General] John.D..:
The same as you :( waiting for a response to the author, the idea is great but it does not work ..

I have Z1C
[Sony Cross-Device General] rodritank:
Any improvements on the camera?
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
I must to have a big sorry for the people because I didn't explain the mod so clearly.

I have to said the recorrection from the EXR team

>The mod is only worked on Unlocked bootloader with DRM key lost device

And it has deodexed stock based ROM flashed

>The Mod will only activated when you perform Data wiping to your ROM(means factory reset) or it wont work!

>This mod are mainly use for restoring the features that loss when you unlock your bootloader, like X-R , noise canceling etc. BUT THIs MOD WILL NOT RESTORE YOUR DRM KEYS!

>The mod are worked on 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 firmware :)

The OP will updated in 1 hour, Sorry for making everybody misunderstood. :crying:
[Sony Cross-Device General] mitsosJL:
Sony Z1 Rom: Trinity 1.3

I flashed this mod without wiping my data and i think it works
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
z1 may work without wipe data but recommended to wipe it to prevent any conflict it will happens
[Sony Cross-Device General] hedgie123:
it wont break it , but it wont work either! you need to follow the full procedure for this to work
[Sony Cross-Device General] Ethenyl:
Well well well...

Then I'll wait a little longer and I will keep this thread in my favs, after the warranty ends I'll unlock the whole thing.

Thanks for the steps :highfive:
[Sony Cross-Device General] thienbrand:
I think we should wait till Lollipop come out and see if this method still works.