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[Sony Cross-Device General] KWOKSFUNG:
As Z1 user cant tell any difference in audio :) i use ur perfect audio mod anyway

(maybe they are talking about noise cancellation? supposed to be fixed already isn't it?)
[Sony Cross-Device General] nalpt:
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[Sony Cross-Device General] boojay:
Thanks for clearing that up!

I'm actually not sure, but some posters were saying something about audio volume and quality being affected, but if you're not aware of it then probably the problem doesn't exist.

Basically it sounds like Remote Play is the only missing feature, but since it's being looked at that's good enough for me!
[Sony Cross-Device General] marceldossantos91:
Funny you mention that i read a post about losing s-surround and clearaudio on the Z3, not entirely sure how true this is but now that you mention it i thought of it aswell, but the face that its not noticable means its no concern
[Sony Cross-Device General] boojay:
Actually, according to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936 apparently S-Surround and ClearAudio are confirmed working on the Z3 after unlocking the bootloader even without the DRM patch (not the Z3 Compact, although I can't imagine why it wouldn't be if it works on the Z3).

I just remember reading a couple of times that some users were concerned about volume level not being as high and the audio quality (??). It could be they were just being paranoid though and understandably so.

Edited: Ok, now that I review that thread I linked again, there's mention of the audio concerns highlighted in red:

Confirmed Not Working

Audio Quality and Volume Enhancements (Unlocked Bootloader phones suffer from lower sound quality and volume) (Source)

PS4 Remote Play :( (Source)

That's what I was referring to when I originally asked jimRnor my question.
[Sony Cross-Device General] evildog1:
Do i really need to flash the previous ROM?
[Sony Cross-Device General] marceldossantos91:
hmm i can't confirm this but as far as i am aware you could use fauxsound to boost up the volume again if u run a custom kernel such as androkernel (i think), i cant say much about the quality as i am still locked in fear of losing my warranty since the Z3 now has reports of Bend-Gate. but just a suggestion as this is what i always do on my Z.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Masoud.Ser:
hi

What is means of ftf with TA partition ? I do not get it Please explain more

What can I do to get TA partition ? (BL unlock drm key Defunct)

Where is TA partition for flash...
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Hi I have to say sorry first to you because I forgot to reply your question as fast as I can :)

TA partition are actually work like a key to let the device work normally.

It contains the ID of whole device has like hardware ID and system ID, for Sony the features like x-reality etc are stored in that partitions, if this partition's has the error of it, your phone will hard brick and it is cannot be rescue as it effect the hardware working
[Sony Cross-Device General] evildog1:
A question again. Do i really need to flash the previous ROM and kernel?

please anwser fast before i buy a new nice phone Z3 compact....
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sewpar:
No you don't. He means that you CAN flash the previous ROM, but you don't have to.
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Previous version of ROM are needed to be flashed in order to let the mod work well
[Sony Cross-Device General] evildog1:
so what rom version should i flash for my country Denmark?
[Sony Cross-Device General] epic118:
I'm using a D6603...and so far, no luck. :( Tried all 3 Z3 methods.

Just so we're clear, are you allowed to root after the method? Or must you stay unrooted?
[Sony Cross-Device General] PipoyKalbo:
I notice that the X reality and super vivid only works with the stock Album app?

I normally use quickpic and I dont notice anything

Mine is Z3 D6633 dual
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Can you tell me the process you do?

Because I can sure it works properly

Even locked bootloader's x-reality and super vivid are not worked on third party album app……
[Sony Cross-Device General] PipoyKalbo:
I must say that this is very disappointing cause I worked for hours to figure this thing haha.

But in any case, it would be worth it if the remote play works. Ill wait for this update
[Sony Cross-Device General] ankade:
Xperia E1 also?

I just tried that, out of curiosity. Strange answer:

"No data".

On a brand new, not yet unlocked, not yet rooted phone.

Actually, I tried towelroot on it, but that came back with a "This phone isn't currently supported", so I guess nothing substantial can have happened - yet.

Does this camera issue apply to cheap phones, too?

I have an Xperia E1 (4.4.2 / 20.1.A.2.13)

Thanks a lot! Great thread!
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
if you not yet unlocked your bootloader then this mod will not working on you ;)

and if E1 got the X-R/Super Vivid mod you can use this mod but as I remembered that the E1 doesn't has the Image enhancer engine like that builded in
[Sony Cross-Device General] pradhana:
I have M2, unlocked bootloader.

So, what happen if I flash X-R/Supervivid Mod from Z3 , then I use your mod to make it works again?

Thank you :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] ankade:
E1 not affected?

No, sure. I guessed so.

Reading first, acting later. Before I go down that path at all, I want to make sure that the image quality doesn't get even worse than it is already now. If that were the case, then I rather sell the phone now, and buy something else, that can do android-without-Google AND bearable photos.

I checked with FileExplorer, and could actually find all the 6 files that are mentioned here: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/restore-lost-functionality-unlocked-xperia/ but the sheer existence of the files must not mean anything....

So without a "X-R/Super Vivid mod" function, I can be sure that the E1 camera software does not use any DRM libraries?

What about that noise cancelling DRM-protected Sony camera software that I read about somewhere else? E1 not affected?

Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
hmm, As I think that if the mod are worked the LB device, after UB it may works too.( As the X-R and SV are actually software processing not hardware

Of course ;) Do more preparation are even good to regret :)

Actually I can't confirm it at all and I don't know will E1 camera actually uses the DRM files or not , or maybe it uses the DRM files but quite different compare to Xperia Z series

The noise cancelling actually are most being processed by BionZ, and little percent to software processed.
[Sony Cross-Device General] NicestRudeGuy:
I've unlocked my bootloader in xperia sp now the camera quality degraded and im unable to mirror my screen on bravia

plz help can i flash it :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Of course you can, just do a backup for bug coming out :P
[Sony Cross-Device General] rwhryz:
Will this work if im on 14.4.A.0.108 (Z1C)?

Or do i need the specific version that is on the instructions?
[Sony Cross-Device General] nolihowell:
Xperia Z3 D6603

guys i cant get through all the process because i cant get passed the pop up screen wait for flashmode. imposible to relock the bootloader and reflash the firmware. the flashtool only detectef my device with usb debugging off. i already installed all the drivers.
[Sony Cross-Device General] MrGKanev:
Will this work on my Sony Xperia E3?
[Sony Cross-Device General] olivercervera:
jimRnor, as you said an older version of the ROM is needed to make the MOD to work. Now, what happens if I want to have the latest version, or a new update comes out?

Moreover, will this work on Z3 Compact D5803?

Many thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] kcajjones:
Will this work with Cyanogenmod 11?
[Sony Cross-Device General] optimumpro:
Without negating the great work of this developer:

He states that this mode won't work on AOSP/CM roms. I thought the only point of unlocking bootloader was to install AOSP based custom roms? Why would you want to unlock your bootloader unless you want custom roms? And if this mode does not work on custom roms, what's the benefit?
[Sony Cross-Device General] sh4d1t0:
Custom kernels for me, better battery or better performance, or better balance between battery and performance
[Sony Cross-Device General] pw1nce:
why dont modes move this thread to z3 n z3 compact forums? allot of people still dont know about this thread , please do it?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Zwulf:
Privacy (XPrivacy) and energy saving (Greenify) apps. Android does not offer those features itself.
[Sony Cross-Device General] optimumpro:
I agree somewhat about custom stock kernels, but xprivacy has nothing to do with this mode or unlocking. Xposed modes work on locked bootloaders: all you need to do is root your phone.
[Sony Cross-Device General] android404:
And to root the z3 you need an unlocked bootloader.
[Sony Cross-Device General] mohammad362:
UB Z2 with 23.0.1.A.0.167

Hi, Thanks for your great work.

can I use 23.0.1.a.0.167 firmware or only 17.1.A.2.69? if I use 17.1.a.2.69 then can I upgreade to 23.0.1.A.167?

Thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device General] optimumpro:
For now: as with most sony newer devices root is not yet available, but very soon will be...
[Sony Cross-Device General] android404:
I know, but that has nothing to do with z3 users needing this mod to use xprivacy without losing low light capabilities.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Moist:
That last bit sounds very interesting :D care to elaborate?
[Sony Cross-Device General] mohammad362:
Hi, Thanks for your great work.

can I use 23.0.1.a.0.167 firmware or only 17.1.A.2.69? if I use 17.1.a.2.69 then can I upgreade to 23.0.1.A.167?

Thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device General] CressKH:
I have moved on to cm build but I am very happy to see someone has actually cracked this.

For that I hit the "Thanks" button my fellow Malaysian friend :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Try it and tell most of the E3 users, me and they will thank to you very much :)

maybe was my explanation problem:P

I mean to let the mod work properly we need to roll back to the old version of the ROM (as z3 need .77 firmware's TA partition to work)

after completed roll back, as every update of Sony 4.4 update(5.0 not confirm) you can update to it, just rmb to flash the mod zip and you will good to go :)

Follow the OP instructions, flash .69 first and you will be able to flash any 4.4 ROM( not cm etc ROMs

Hi :) ~ thanks for your support to my mod ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] cyb3rillusion:
Does this work for Xperia T2 Ultra.??
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mazellat:
Hi if I use this mod to fix DRM Keys Can I use any stock based custom rom (eXzistenZ) over it? Or Have to I use all time .69 fw?
[Sony Cross-Device General] evildog1:
does it work with the Z3 compact firmware 1285-6521_23.0.A.2.93???
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sethi1985:
I have the same question.. i´m on it as well :X
[Sony Cross-Device General] gazza35:
c6903

Can anybody post a guide with links to download appropriate files etc for z1 c6903. Pleeeeeaaaaaassssse

I think the ops guide is very conflicting with 1 or 2 other methods posted to this thread and it's confusing.

I have tried this mod 15 times with different. 757 ftf files some with ta, some without.

The issue I have is I can't get it to work with stock 108. I follow all the steps, and then flash prerooted 108 before finally flashing drm mod. Will not work for me. Just get noisy purple pixels everywhere.

Anyway good job op. Works to a degree on 757. But I really want it for 108 or 157. Thanks for your great mod..
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
You can try it and tell us will it work or not, either it work or not you have been tributed to the mod :)

Yes, after follow all the steps on the OP, you can flash any stock based rom on it, just remember to flash the mod zip after complete the ROM install

Yes, roll back to .77 rom and do the steps like OP has, and update to .93 and flash the mod zip to activate it

uh.. can you please post the way how you flash the mod :) ?

because I am on .157 and it works perfect :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
FOR THOSE WHO HAS THE QUESTION LIKE THIS MOD ONLY WORKS ON THE ROM THAT OP MENTIONED BUT NOT LATEST ROM:

THIS MOD IS PERFECTLLY WORKED ON ALL 4.4 BASED STOCK ROM.

Let me have an example, my Z1

I follow the steps that OP have so means I am on .757 ROM, after done all the steps, I can flash any rom like latest .157 rom to my Z1, I just need to flash the mod zip AFTER completed flashing the ROM that I was using
[Sony Cross-Device General] gazza35:
But how can i get supervivid mod installed?, if i flash this mod last i lose supervivid, if i flash the s-vivid mod last, the drm mod doesnt work. does anyone have any thoughts on combining s-vivid into this mod?????
[Sony Cross-Device General] evildog1:
and if i want to update ROM back to 23.0.A.2.93, how can i get the same excat ROM version 23.0.A.2.93 again?
[Sony Cross-Device General] marceldossantos91:
Try my method, i had the same issue.. Just go look a page or two back i posted what i done to get mine working on my C6603, (edit) sorry and my D6603 aswell.
[Sony Cross-Device General] epic118:
Cheers. I'll give it a go and let you know what happens. ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] uchechris:
+1, this is basically what i looking for and answers for that

I know how to apply to mod, we just want it to work on the rom that we usually prefer, I mean if you can provide a video and explain it to us on how you did it, we will highly appreciate!! Your mod is really impressive, just want it on the ROM i really like and prefer.. (KitSlim Evo 9/Dstriker Z1 Kai Rom)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
I posted something regarding the installation on evo9. As of Dstriker, you have nothing to do, the drm restoration feature is provided with the installation of the Rom itself !!

D5503 UB KK.157 DstrikerZ1
[Sony Cross-Device General] uchechris:
Holy crap, It already provided on the DstrikerZ1 rom???? Dang I might as well flash that rom right away, bro, did u have issues getting LTE/4G on that Rom or you good?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
No issue at all bro ! Go ahead.

D5503 UB KK.157 DstrikerZ1
[Sony Cross-Device General] dawidek1258:
Hello,i have question.IF i want flash other firmware etc.105,must tick or untick TA in flashtool flashing parts?
[Sony Cross-Device General] NicestRudeGuy:
will this trick works with the custom rom
[Sony Cross-Device General] JoeSchmoe22:
Can someone post a link to the correct ROM to flash with a TA partition. The only ones I could find did not show a TA partition when I attempted to flash them. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but there's no TA box to check, so I'm assuming the ROM doesn't have it. Any help is much appreciated.
[Sony Cross-Device General] bromoxitos:
hi all and gread Job

hi i wanna ask 2 questions

1) in the part of (not reboot the phone after you lock the bootloader) i do this but my cable was on the phone and after 1 min starts it goes to sony logo and then i do the classic staff main button and up+down vol to go in off line mode...what happen in that case ???? i lost the advanced of DRM keys???

2on) i done with all this progress but i wanna put in to my custom-stock rom (157.FW LGO V4.1-157.Great work Btw) the doom kernel so every time ho i wanna to change a kernel-rom after the install the rom-kernel i must install the DRM file? or the progress is for one unique time?

TNX again for your work mate......i will try to support u....

AND sry for my English.:good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Pheezrook:
Need I flash stock firmware before relock bootloader if my previous ROM is stock with manual-maked root??
[Sony Cross-Device General] bofis:
Bump! Sorry if this has been asked a few times, but I just bought a Z3 Compact (D5803) and wish to ROOT it. If that means unlocking the bootloader, so be it, but if I could restore the low-light camera features, that'd be great. I don't really care about any other Sony-specific stuff, so my question is, what's the procedure, coming from a locked bootloader, fully 'stock' Sony ROM to a rooted, unlocked bootloader? Can I retain the 'stock' Sony ROM and avoid even flashing the full ROM and still do this mod?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ngelee:
Z3C D5833 SUCCESS! No need to reboot during ALL procedures.

Follow EXACTLY above. NO NEED REBOOT DURING ALL THE PROCEDURES.

You can use a SD card adapter for copying the DRM restore zip files from desktop, thus no neccessary to boot the device and connect it to computer after STEP 04.

thanks dude, low light capture is my key demand.
[Sony Cross-Device General] mohammad362:
Can i relock bootloader after all steps to recieve OTA updates?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Pablosch23:
Is there any improvement in camera quality(mainly in low light conditions) after flashing this fix? makes me wanna go back to stock if so
[Sony Cross-Device General] abandon42:
The pictures in the first post claim so.
[Sony Cross-Device General] marceldossantos91:
finally unlocked my D6603, did as OP mentioned and using androplus kernel, i can see i have Xreality, but camera noise reduction is not working, the camera is horrific at night, Any fix for this? thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] hell_lock:
Is there anyway I can make it work on Xperia E3 D2202?
[Sony Cross-Device General] bofis:
I followed those steps exactly, but in Service Tests -> Security I'm seeing "Unknown Error" for the first three items, though it also says [Active] next to each one. Does this mean it worked, or didn't work? lol I'm on a D5803 and it seems as though I can enable X-Reality at least....
[Sony Cross-Device General] hedgie123:
I have the same in my service tests, and its working fine here.
[Sony Cross-Device General] donjamal:
dont get it why do i have to relock my bl, flash a stock firmware and after that unlock again and flash a custom rom and than this mod... when i unlock i lost my drm keys and all of these features so dont get the point of it.. z1c
[Sony Cross-Device General] vidge1111:
Followed this and it definitely worked on my Z3 D6653 on .77 firmware and AndroPlusKernel v15.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mazellat:
[MENTION=4699816]jimRnor[/MENTION], thank you so so much I tried with Z2 and %100 worked. I use eXzistenZ v4.0.0 now without any problem all features working(X-Reality,Super Vivid,Camera,Bionz™...)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Hackpb:
This full steps are for z3 series. If you have a locked bl in z1c for that phone I think of can root it before unlock bl...
[Sony Cross-Device General] jose97ct:
If I come from Stock ROM and Kernel with locked bootloader, do I have to unlock it, relock it again and follow the steps, or I can simply skip that steps?

So the steps that I should follow for Xperia Z2 are:

Flash 17.1.A.2.69 Kernel

Reboot to system

Turn the phone off

Unlock the bootloader

Flash CM11's Kernel

Flash CM11's ROM

Flash the DRM zip

Right?

Do I have to reflash the DRM zip everytime that I update or change the ROM?

And is there any way to backup the DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader?

Sorry for the newbie questions, but tomorrow I'm getting the phone and I come from a Xperia U, and I didn't know about that problems with DRM keys.

Thanks in advance! :o
[Sony Cross-Device General] olivercervera:
No

These features work only on Sony official ROMS. There is no way to port any Sony feature on an AOSP rom.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Organized_Chaos:
Is it possible that Sony could patch or otherwise prevent this workaround from working in the future?
[Sony Cross-Device General] i360*:
Unlikely, they have other **** to do
[Sony Cross-Device General] vidge1111:
There is currently no way of backing up drm keys.You will lose them when you unlock BL.There is no way to retrieve them. The patch provided by OP is just to allow certain features to be used and not retrieve drm keys.
[Sony Cross-Device General] jose97ct:
There are flashable zips that can enable features like Bravia Engine on CyanogenMod or other ROMs.

I can try this "mod", the worst that can happen is that I get bootloop, but it's easily fixable, right?

There's a program that backups TA partition, should it work or isn't it related with DRM Keys?
[Sony Cross-Device General] dawidek1258:
Does the ROM must be deodexed?
[Sony Cross-Device General] danidarklord:
TA backup should work, you can easily restore DRM once you make a backup before unlocking your bootloader.
[Sony Cross-Device General] jose97ct:
But if I backup TA, unlock the bootloader, install the custom kernel, ROM blah blah and restore TA, what will happen? Will it brick the device?
[Sony Cross-Device General] danidarklord:
Never restore on custom karnel, it will brick it. Only on stock karnel. One more thing, once you restore TA, you'll get locked bootloader again. That's as far as I know.
[Sony Cross-Device General] King p1n:
Yes this may not work on Lollipop.

That's why if I was going to unlock my BL I'd wait until Lollipop...
[Sony Cross-Device General] olivercervera:
Can anyone confirm that this DRM fix works on the Z3 Compact?
[Sony Cross-Device General] i360*:
Confirmed working! :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] marceldossantos91:
For those users struggling to get it working, i found another way on my D6603, please try and report back:

1. Downloaded customized UK .77 FW and flashed my device

2. Used kamometool and pulled all apks to pc.

3. Deodexed and zipaligned my rom, and copied the finished zip to my sdcard.

4. Followed [MENTION=5169444]AndroPlus[/MENTION] method for DRM flashing in his OP and flashed AndroPlus kernel.

5. After fastboot once in recovery, i flashed the deodexed zip as is with no wipe, then superSU, then DRM zip

6. Profit
[Sony Cross-Device General] olivercervera:
Thanks, that's a very good news.

Has anyone tried Remote Play with a PS4? I know it is not mentioned in the first post, but would be nice to have it working, otherwise is the only feature that this patch doesn't fix!
[Sony Cross-Device General] i360*:
Doesn't work on mine.

"An error has occurred. (88001003)"
[Sony Cross-Device General] Aaskereija:
Everything worked on my Z1, but i can't rly say if something changed, looks like Pictures are better now when i took some in the dark with and without flashlight and everything looks a little more "realistic" if you know what i mean.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Funkmasterchilla:
Yes, it does not work.

D5503 UB KK.157 DstrikerZ1
[Sony Cross-Device General] RyTekk:
Last step OP said flash previous ROM, kernel. Do you mean just flash ROM and kernel via CWM? Or can I flash a fully ftf ROM?
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Both of it are accepted, but when you flash ftf ROM you have to remember 2 things

1)Remember flash the latest ftf ROM with TA partition Excluded(if it doesn't has it, just ignore), or this mod will not working well.

2)remember flash the mod zip AFTER you done for your ftf flash, or mod are 100% not working for you
[Sony Cross-Device General] RyTekk:
I have asked it three times to receive an answer from you. Thank you so much.
[Sony Cross-Device General] istux:
No, not on my z3 compact in low-light conditions.

First of all, thank you for posting this mod.

The problem is that it seems to work ONLY on z1.

Maybe because this mod was developed on a z1 device?

If you look at the previous posts, you'll see that it doesn't work on z1c, z2, z3c so far.

Could you report all these negative experiences to the developers, please?

So on z1 it seems to work, you're the second :good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
Basically it will work on compact too and exr has confirmed it, maybe a try again :)?

And this mod are not based on z1 only, they test it on whole z123 and both of them work great
[Sony Cross-Device General] istux:
Full wipe on deodexed rom.

I tried twice (with 2 new installations) and I'm not a noob ;)

It doesn't work on z3 compact.

Something goes wrong, except for z1 :rolleyes:

---------- Post added at 02:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:42 PM ----------

I will try again for sure, but we are many people, not just me.

Anyway thanks for the support. :good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] jimRnor:
OK I got it, I will report the problem to the exr main group, for here thanks for your great feedback :)