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[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] JALACB:
Hi

If you unlock BL, you loos your DRM keys forever, and you need to maintain phone rooted to apply the patch or you will be loosing lot of SONY features and obtaining wonderfull green photos.

If you accept an OTA upgrade from SONY, you will probably loose your root and will be back to green photos world.

You should keep phone rooted forever.

By now, It seems pretty impossible to have a truly DRM backup / restore solution, since no solution for this has been found since the Xperia z5 , only the "patch"

Hope have been clarifyng enought....
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Matzeee:
Thank you, that was quick!

Keeping it rooted was my intention anyway :D

But how about upgrades from Sony?

From https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/

This probably means no OTA or do I get them because of the fix but have to root again each time? Or will upgrading only be possible with xperifirm and newflasher which causes a factory reset? Are you all planning to stick to the current firmware?

Right now, xperifix only confirms to support 47.1.A.12.75.

How are the chances to deal with further versions [MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] snake218:
From my understanding, if we apply OTA we will lose root, we get notifications cause the fix.

I also would like to know a way to update without factory reset each time, Somebody knows, if having a root solution for a higher firmware, is this possible?

By now we had to stick (atm) to .75, I'm sure we will get a xperifix and a janjan kernel (hopefully) update soon.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] 4rz0:
OTA won't work anymore with the bootloader unlocked.

You'll have to use other means of updating, however there are tools for that.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Matzeee:
Which tools besides xperifirm and newflasher? The official Sony Flashtool? Or flashing the .zip through TWRP?

Does any provide an upgrade without causing a factoryreset?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
Next XperiFIX update will bring the compatibility for new firmware versions. I will also include functionality for coming fw updates.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] BetaLyte:
You can just delete userdata.sin before flashing new firmware, and that will keep the data partition intact, so you won't loose all your data. It'll be like a normal "OTA" update.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] andacro:
Is the bounty still up?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] JobAnsonMcKee:
I still stand by the bounty. I hope to keep this phone for several years, and I would really like a way to remove the bloatware and Sony lounge stuff. Heck, I will raise my pledge. I really want to see this happen, although I am not sure how realistic that is.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Klaus N.:
Please remove me from the list, because I have bought a XZ2. Sorry ?

Thanks in advance & good luck ?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] snake218:
Do you now there is currently two solutions to root and drm fix? Or you are waiting for drm keys backup? I'm afraid that would never happen. :( but having drm fix is enough for me.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] zippy01:
Never say never lots of times people have thought that and then there has been a breakthrough.

I must say though I'm very supprised no one has made good of any of the vulnerabilities that have been released.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] snake218:
Yeah, no one knows for sure.

Coming from a XZ, where several custom roms and mods are still being developed, is strange the "poor" availability of mods and such for the Xperia XZ1, it should be a more supported device, with more development for it, it's a weird situation, maybe the best Xperia phone, but the less supported :(
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] sllik:
Can I pledge in Crypto currency? +0.05 ETH

edit: just to be clear this is for a DRM backup mainly for resale purposes
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] F4Us1:
I wil give 10 Euro if you can lock my bootloader again(get me rid of that stupid warning screen)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] moofesr:
For what it's worth, over on the XZ1c section, [MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION] is researching the viability of using a Bluetooth related exploit to get temporary root to grab the DRM keys. Of course, nothing is guaranteed right now and it's early days but I thought people here might be interested to see his thread and where appropriate, chime in with any pertinent thoughts.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
[MENTION=5697586]moofesr[/MENTION], please note, using blueborne could be one of possible ways. Currently the most promising vulnerability seems to be the CVE-2017-7533: race between inotify_handle_event() and vfs_rename().
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Medlam:
...so, I'm glad to see some progress, but I was really hoping we'd have a full solution by now. I'm getting *awfully* sick of YouTube ads and other such rootless-annoyances. >_<

I notice that that my name still hasn't been added to the pledge list, though... and while I dunno if it'll actually make any difference, if OP ( [MENTION=8490836]Corgism[/MENTION] ) wouldn't mind updating it, mayyyybe it'll help attract someone's attention.

I originally offered $20USD, but I'm getting antsy (although not much richer), so I'll bump that up to a whopping $*25*USD ($32 Canuck-bucks, at present), instead.

Fingers crossed. >_>
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] ToddBonzalez:
I'm in for $20
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Inerent:
You can user youtube vanced and opera browser , root not required to block ads
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] andacro:
My keys are lost, so please remove me.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] KRATOSKILLERT:
For many of the developers that are here, this thread could help them a lot and provide the answers and solutions they need https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/possibility-to-root-locked-bootloader-t3812009
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] LaMotta82:
I am in at least with 10$..

If that's will be done soon I'll double that. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] 7gue8a:
I'm in for $15.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Enyime:
Please

I'm in with 25 Bucks, but for God sake, someone talented help us! PLEASE! :)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Shamoy:
Heiko Frenzel's tool costs and only costs 19 €. He's already figured out how to root and restore DRM functions and is actively looking for a way now to figure out how to backup TA keys.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] sparkster171:
link? is this a DRM fix or DRM backup and restore?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
I'm not allowed to post a link, because there are a few users hating me for the change to a commercial software solution. And I was already punished for "advertising" because I answered questions about XperiFIX.

It's a DRM patch, no backup/restore. There is no way to backup the TA so far, and I'm pretty sure that there will never be such a solution or it will take time to get it done.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
Use bountysource.com for payments to the developer

Thanks for creating this bounty thread! You can really ease the payment procedure if you use www.bountysource.com next time! :good:

This is a nice example:
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Shahnewaz:
We have a winner here!

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz1-compact/development/devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
I have implemented inotify/rename kernel exploit which achieves temp root on sony xperia XZ1 Compact with compatibility for variants of XZ1 and XZ Premium.

It allows to backup TA partition before bootloader unlock and restore it after unlock, making camera fully functional on unmodified stock firmware with unlocked bootloader.

Please check the [XZ1c/XZ1/XZp] temp root exploit to backup drm keys implemented thread for more details.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Unbounded:
Yes, by all means, [MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION] is the rightful one to claim this bounty.

Buy using his TA backup and restore method, I have fully functional xz1 Compact.

My vote goes to [MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION].

He has worked very hard to conclude this project. And as results, TA is backed up successful followed by unlocking boot-loader followed by restoring TA, and everything is working like charm.

He has done the thing that we wouldn't even have dreamed about. He has kept our devices alive for further more future developments.

This guy deserves more than respects and likes.

So, it is my humble request to donate him if possible.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] novebis:
I just saw the thread you mention, great job!

Hey guys, can someone confirm if the xz1 supports ethernet with a usb adapter? It really is what I need to work in the stock rom. I just received my xz1 and without releasing yet ... I would prefer not to open bootloader for now.

Thank you!

P.S. sorry my english, I am using translator
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] tujiacai:
[MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION] SO-01K can't work
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
[MENTION=6808978]tujiacai[/MENTION], currently that is not supported.

I do not even know what that is exactly. I only noticed something like that in xperifirm, it looked like a special platform for Japan?

The firmware for it is named differently than it is with all "standard" variants.

Not even sure if kernel sources are released for this target?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Medlam:
[MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION]! You did it! :D

For once, I'm glad I procrastinate so much, because a while back I had actually decided "Ahh, **** it. I'm out. This is obviously never gonna happen."

...but no! My phone is now safe to mod, thanks to you! I am extremely grateful. ^_^

My $25USD has now been sent via your donation link, as promised.

(Maybe we should have someone PM all the people in this thread who contributed to the bounty, though, because I only randomly happened to drop by while looking for something else on XDA just now... and anyone else like me who is subscribed to the thread but still hasn't visited it recently won't have been informed that there actually IS a solution, and that you've earned the reward bounty .)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Thank you for the donation.

I am not sure what to do with this thread - the OP has not visited since 3rd September 2018 and does not reply to PM either.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] WalterCool:
Do you have any bitcoin account for donations?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
As you are a second one asking me about that, I looked into it today. Installed electrum and created "segwit" and "legacy" wallets - not exactly sure, what's the difference.

Here are the addresses you may use for a donation (one from each of the wallets, not sure which type is better):

bc1qvew34tenhu0muf4g4kwzrsh3uuswvv3ag82cdn

1CWXXwvaBhqwVD4zorGVAAoAKdzHfsAYJw

I guess if I receive something there, I would need to find a way how spend or convert it - never used bitcoin yet.

Let's see if that is any better than the crazy paypal's fees.

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] WalterCool:
Just sent you a few bitcoins. The second one is your BTC address.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Aroficio8:
Did you make that patch?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Thank you. Just wondering - do you have any tip, how to spend or convert it without fees?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] WalterCool:
You need to find some currency trader supporting bitcoin. I doubt you are from Chile, so I may be helpless.

If Buda (buda.com) is available for you, osom, otherwise, don't know
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Shahnewaz:
Wow... so many withdrawals. :(
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Shamoy:
Not happy with my XZ1, can't wait for Sony to make a proper phone (hopefully IFA 2019 or 2020 Xperia) that I will be using for atleast 4-5 years, a device that most Xperia fans would be interested in buying and keeping for a while. Would be smart to develop DRM backup/kernels/root methods for that.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] pbarrette:
My opinion is that your work is the only one that completely satisfies the requirements of the bounty and, as such, should be recognized as the winner.

That's ultimately why I paid out to both sToRm and you.

I paid out to sToRm because I needed root for good backups, but still needed the camera to be functional and he provided a solution.

I paid out to you because, while I had already unlocked my bootloader and thus couldn't benefit, your solution is the one that makes good on the purpose of this bounty.

So, I feel that you should be entitled to collect on the promises made.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
[MENTION=4782500]pbarrette[/MENTION], thanks again for your support - I have the same opinion.

There may be one thing you might still benefit from my work: the solution for system fota updates - the kernel patch hiding bootloader unlocked status and a way to use it to install system fota update works even with phones that do not have locked TA restored...

I guess this is a bonus feature never asked for/expected from this bounty goal.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] LaMotta82:
This solution is a bit more complicated to me versus like solution at Z3 Compact after I'm a beginner and I did not tried yet.

By the way You've worked a lot on it and You are working nowadays as well.. Other guys are satisfied with Your solution and this is working for them.

So no question You deserved for the reward. I've sent mine to You now.

Thanks for Your great job and support all the time, Jann!
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
It seems to be very difficult to edit a post referencing many users, getting a Bad Gateway error mostly.

So posting again the list updated here:

Corgism - $18 (EUR 15)

karrouma - $15 (->drmfix)

[MENTION=1342269]kistigun[/MENTION] - $18 (EUR 15)

CM17X - $30

Klaus N. - $35 (EUR 30) (Withdrawn) (2019-01-04 + 2019-04-05) "donated EUR 50 + 20 regardless withdrawal"

mhaha - $10 (Withdrawn)

wk205 - $35 (EUR 30)

inteltecra1700 - $20

kpgc10kai - $40 (2018-11-03)

Dioptas - $40 (2019-04-22)

ChronoReverse - $32 (CAD 40) (Withdrawn)

SockPants - $10 (2019-04-17)

williamgrant - $20 (2019-04-16)

smorgar - $47 (EUR 40) note

blackknightavalon - $20 (Withdrawn)

pbarrette - $20 (->drmfix) (2018-11-08) "donated $20 regardless donation for drmfix too"

WaxysDargle - $20

xherbert - $20

Tagilso - $18 (EUR 15) (Withdrawn)

Belyavin - $10 (->drmfix) note

andacro - $40 (Withdrawn)

KirKone - $58 (EUR 50)

[MENTION=7195344]f1^ter[/MENTION] - $35 (EUR 30)

Nickcer - $20 (->drmfix) note

Space_pilot - $40 (??drmfix)

JobAnsonMcKee - $50 (2018-11-03)

silestanix - $13 (GBP 10)

marcelcerdan13 - $58 (EUR 50) (->drmfix)

Shamoy - $50

WhipeeDip - $10 (2019-04-19)

Medlam - $25 (2018-11-29) note and note

Braindeadz - $40 (EUR 35) (Withdrawn)

pr0jesse - $11 (EUR 10) (2018-11-15)

Drago007 - $20

aikon96 - $57 (EUR 50) (->drmfix) note

Didgesteve - $20 (->drmfix) (2019-04-08) "donated 10 GBP regardless drmfix"

Mega99 - $20

[MENTION=8736389]kpjs4s[/MENTION] - $15

sparkster171 - $120

mar10777 - $20

pergoteborg - $15 (->drmfix)

_Mdroid_ - $17 (EUR 15) (->drmfix) note

gabed90 - $22 (EUR 20) note

JALACB - $11 (EUR 10) (Withdrawn refusing drmfix) note

naoya92 - $20 (->drmfix)

mytea - $22 (EUR 20)

jgreene617 - $200 (->drmfix)

[MENTION=3764156]albmanzi[/MENTION] - $17 (EUR 15)

[MENTION=4929083]snake218[/MENTION] - $30

[MENTION=5720615]sllik[/MENTION] - $33 "+0.05 ETH"

mxbndr - $20 (2019-04-08)

LaMotta82 - $10 (2019-04-07)

7gue8a - $15 (2019-04-07)

Enyime - $25 (2019-05-07)

WalterCool - $5 (2018-12-26) "0.0015 BTC"

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] ToddBonzalez:
Is this successful? If so, how do I pay my contribution?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
[MENTION=3003452]mxbndr[/MENTION], yes it has been - informed about it already on 03-11-2018 - post#272:

You can use the donate link in my profile.

Some requested BTC address, created it for the test and posted it here some posts above in this thread.

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] ToddBonzalez:
Ah, that was obvious, :eek:

Thanks! I donated. It's an intimidating fix, but sounds like it works. I'll give it a go when I get up the nerve. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Didgesteve:
I paid for the DRMfix, but I think you also deserve some recognition for the hard work you've dove

Confirmation number: 6L189386VY3668719.

The XZ1c needs developers like you, keep up the good work
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Updated the post#291 adding the recent donations (marked with green date).

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] SockPants:
At this moment I don't have all the time to actually play with all the progress over the past year but I probably will some time in the future. So without giving a full opinion of what I believe satisfies the bounty and what doesn't, I will happily fulfill my bounty pledge to [MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION] for their work, very much appreciated! Thanks for tagging me to bring this to my attention. What are your preferred payment method, I can pretty much wire anything anywhere in any currency.

Something seems to be up with PayPal right now so I'll check back later.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] williamgrant:
Sorry, No, I changed my phone to XZ2C.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
[MENTION=4562655]williamgrant[/MENTION], seriously? I wonder what you exactly mean.

Do I understand it right, that you've made a promise with a pledge here then you did not consider the drmfix solution as a winning one but did not withdraw either, possibly waiting for a real TA backup solution?

And now when it is available already for some time simply saying about a move to a different phone and that's it?

Even after actually using the renoroot tools for TA backup of your XZ1c as can be seen from your posts in the temproot thread?

Guys, my request to clarify this bounty thread is not about that people who kept their pledge here are now free to go.

What I meant was to clarify about the winning solution - either be it storm's drmfix or renoroot exploit with TA backup.

The point is, in my opinion, that any pledger here, who did not withdraw should be keeping the promise and pay to author of either of the two solutions.

That means I am perfectly fine with anybody who contributed his pledge in favor of drmfix or simply withdrew.

But the rest of the pledgers?

Do you really think this would be fair? Come on...

It feels sad seeing that renoroot tools have been downloaded already 2400 times, while there is less than 100 thanks in the OP of the temp root thread.

And if you think that big part of that download counter also donated - no, that's surely not the case.

There are only few people who actually donated, most of them thanked to in the forum.

So should not it be the right thing to finally claim this bounty and let this thread be eventually closed?

If you think I am greedy here, you may possibly check the following post (the most thanked post in the temp root exploit thread btw) to see about my motivation:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78121940&postcount=287

So I would like to ask every pledger here in this thread who did not withdraw before renoroot release and did not (visibly) donated the pledge to storm to kindly clarify the situation please.

I hope that a notification has been sent by tagging the users in the two bounty participants listing posts above.

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] williamgrant:
My fault.

Okay, I mixed up some bounties ( sorry, it was my fault, I paid to zxz0O0 before and smbdy else ).

Give me your paypal account private msg please, and I'll send the money.

And if you have time, answer to my service problem.

LINK

Thanks dude.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
[MENTION=4562655]williamgrant[/MENTION], ok, I am glad the missunderstanding is cleared up.

You can find a link to my paypal donation page in my profile - thank you in advance.

I've answered your linked post too - hope it can help you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] williamgrant:
2746098279019471W

Thx, peace! :o
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Updated post#291. Thank you [MENTION=4562655]williamgrant[/MENTION].

Updated the post again: thank you [MENTION=3002474]SockPants[/MENTION].
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Just send a PM to following users to hopefully get their attention about this thread:

Corgism ; kistigun ; CM17X ; wk205 ; inteltecra1700 ;

smorgar ; WaxysDargle ; xherbert ; KirKone ; f1^ter ;

silestanix ; Shamoy ; WhipeeDip ; Drago007 ; Mega99 ;

kpjs4s ; sparkster171 ; mar10777 ; gabed90 ; JALACB ;

mytea ; albmanzi ; snake218 ; sllik ; Enyime ;

A PM could not be sent to [MENTION=6489958]Dioptas[/MENTION] ("has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages").

Could you please clarify your status as a pledger here?

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] WhipeeDip:
PayPal 79802655WC036953U
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Dioptas:
A long time ago a thread was born ;)

I don't own any Android Phone anymore (and never will again), but it seems that your work is the only one that completely satisfies the requirements of the bounty so I've sent the Money anyway as I've pledged.

Thanks for your Work

(PayPal: 9V635304JE739410K)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Updated post#291. Thank you [MENTION=6489958]Dioptas[/MENTION], it is nice you keeping the promise even in such case, really appreciated.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
Thank you [MENTION=5201076]Enyime[/MENTION], updated post#291.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] ΒΕΓΑ:
Hi, i have a xz1 and how can backup my drm keys. I did not understand anything that you guys shared.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sungfive:
I made a backup of DRM keys (TA locked and unlocked are both on my PC). I restored them following the tutorial, booted Stock 9.0 and now I have not DRM features enabled.

What did I probably do wrong?

Inviato dal mio G8341 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Hmm.. " them" the only one you should have flashed is the TA locked.img ..
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] 7gue8a:
[MENTION=4418980]j4nn[/MENTION], I've transferred the $15. Please update the list.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] j4nn:
The list with your pledge has been marked as received on 2019-04-07 (the green date), already posted on 08-04-2019, 01:59 in post#291 and it has been marked so in all following updates.

I am sorry if I forgot to personally thank you.

Thank you for the donation.