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Can this patch bring back the device key?

No! It simulates the key and a locked device without root. If you unlock and root your device, the unique device key is gone forever! There is not turning back!

Can I use another kernel with this patch?

No, my patched kernel has some lines in, which are required for the DRMpatch! If there is another kernel and other users want the fix in it, too, I can mod this kernel and release it in this thread. I will try to implement the functionality in XperiFIX, to use other kernels like AndroPlus in future. Be patient, I do this in my freetime and I don't have a lot of it.

Can I use the patch for other devices or versions?

No! Please don't try this! In my patch I had to fix a system file which is different between the devices and versions. If you flash the wrong version, it could brick your phone! I will create other versions of my patch for other devices, too. So be patient!

I tried XperiFIX on Oreo: TWRP freezes and nothing happens, what should I do?

If you are on Android 8 (Oreo) there is actually no 100% working TWRP. Actually it's normal that TWRP doesn't have touch functionality. Also there are several reports that XperiFIX freezes on "booting recovery" status. You should wait for about 2 minutes if something happens in TWRP. If nothing happens, you can simply quick unplug the USB cable and replug it, while TWRP is running. After that the PC should recognize your device in ADB recovery mode and XperiFIX will continue. If not, please check if you have chosen the right model and firmware version.

I tried XperiFIX on Nougat: TWRP freezes and nothing happens, what should I do?

If TWRP freezes on Nougat device, you should choose the right version in XperiFIX! The TWRP for Nougat is running smooth without problems. Maybe you have chosen the fix for Oreo by accident.

I already rooted my device. Can I use XperiFIX, too?

Yes. If you used Magisk before, you can use XperiFIX without problems. Because XperiFIX will flash a new kernel which isn't pre-rooted. After that XperiFIX will flash Magisk, which will recognize your last Magisk installation. It will patch the new kernel ramdisk and all is fine. Your Magisk old settings will be there, too. If you want to use SuperSU, you can't use XperiFIX, because it's not implemented yet and I personally won't install and test it cause Magisk is running perfect on Nougat and Oreo, too!

I used XperiFIX but it gives me an error and now my device is in a bootloop!

Maybe you have chosen the wrong model or firmware version. The system can't boot with the wrong kernel. You can flash the original kernel with fastboot and then check what's wrong. Also you could try to use XperiFIX again with the right settings. If that doesn't help, maybe you should flash your firmware again (clean install with Newflasher_v10+).

My device doesn't respond, nothing works, it stucks in a bootloop, I can't power off?!

Just hold the VolumeUP(+) key together with the Power key. Wait until the device vibrates 3 times (!). Now it's completely off. Then you can try to go in Fastboot mode again to flash or use XperiFIX.

I have a problem, what can I do?

If your question can't be answered here in the FAQ, please post your report.

Be sure to give all needed informations. Which device, which firmware version, what you exactly did, ...

Without details, nobody can help you!