yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] mustang2011:
I am also running latest firmware 47.1.A.12.34 on my G8142 phone, installed the kernel for 47.1.A.8.49 and latest magisk and the drmfix manually. Screenshot attached- firmware is latest but kernel is of Nov and phone has no problems, camera working fine. I have removed the "Update centre" app so not getting reminders anymore.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
yes bro, like i do.

100%
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
I didn't have to flash the kernel and fix manually. XperiFix seemed to work.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] patrol-cz:
OK. XperiFIX flashes modified kernel from 8.49 release, so it's equivalent to flash it manually. However, the most important change in 12.34 is the Spectre/Meltdown fix, which is done probably in the kernel, so by using the old kernel you lose most of the profit from the upgrade.

I'll wait for Storm's release targeted directly to 12.34.

Pavel
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
You are right. But we are only experimenting with the newest firmware and the DRM patch.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] leos0000:
Guys how to root sony xperia xz premium android 8 and install recovery thanks alot
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] aotalorav1966:
Update center o update service?

Good morning.

Update centre or update service?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] gaijin1%:
Follow all of the instructions on page 1. This is an all in one tool.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] leos0000:
How to install fastboot my pc dont see that

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How to run on 32 bit xperia tool
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] mustang2011:
The software update app is called 'UpdateCenter'.

After bootloader unlocking you can't get ota update so no use of that app.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
If you don't understand any of that, then you should probably not start on it in the first place.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pwnion:
Additional Device Support

Any chance a drm fix could be made for: Model: G8141 @ Android: 7.1.1 @ Build: 45.0.A.7.90. I'm willing to donate to see this happen.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
Why exactly would you want to stay on that version? I'd suggest just flashing the latest supported version of oreo.

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You should consider removing warrantytimeservice as well. it just gives an irritating notification.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] whoosename:
As mentioned in OP (if one would have read the whole OP) have a look here: https://xdaforums.com/sho...&postcount=285

But please, read the entire post!:D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pwnion:
Sorry, I'm having trouble accessing your link.

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Assuming that I did flash Oreo, my build number (45.0.A.7.90) is still not supported as far as I can see.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] farsow:
I made a custom kernel for G8142 471.1A.12.34 which is supported by XperiFix..
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pwnion:
Never mind, I found the link. You're a hero dude, I completely thought that the manual version was still for the same supported devices listed in OP. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
Your build number would change to 47.1.A.8.49
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pwnion:
Oh wow, I didn't realize that. Thank you very much for the info.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] MrHeaderr:
why it dont work for me

I followed your instruction its all working except my device isn't rootet?

I tried your tool again but isn't working?

- Sony Xperia XZ G8141 47.1.A.8.49
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] nendraharyo:
Hey i wanted to root my phone because i uses to have a fully rooted z1c and i loved it but considering rhe risk with this phone, i want to ask some questions:

- How do i backup my data like titanium backup without root first?

- Things that i lose when i unlocked the bootloader?

- Can i install xposed and how?

I appreciate any answer, thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] patrol-cz:
Hi!

- I'm afraid that you cannot do bulk backup of your apps because of the native security features of Android. Without root, an app (like backup software) cannot gain access necessary for the full backup. Some apps have their own backup facility, which you can use, some don't. You can also backup a lot of things in the Google cloud (by activating backup facility on your Google account).

- Yo'll loose the DRM keys and probably (depends on regulation based on national laws) the warranty. The DRM keys are used for advanced functionality of internal hardware (camera, display etc), but thanks to StOrM we have this DRMfix, which can enable this functionality back even without the keys. They are also used for accessing external copyrighted contents (movies etc), which is not fixed by DRMfix (yet ?), so the programs using them are not functioning now.

- I didn't try xposed on Oreo yet, so no experiences in this point.

Pavel
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
Get Xposed and Xposed Installer from this thread: https://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268/page655
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Vag:
driver fix - install driver

Hello fellas... I saw many many members they cant isntall-enable usb or adb drivers...

Most of us using windows 10... so...install the xperia drivers from experia site.... the other problem is android-google drivers!!!the reason for many of us cant connect on bootloader...

Just download the latest flashtool go to install folder and then to driver folder..there is the drivers

steps

goto settings ,update and security,recovery, then select advanced start up and press restar now... in the blue screen select start up settings,in the next screen select restart....

in the next blue screen choose option 7 (disable driver signature enforcement) and let the windows start..

install the drivers from flashtool folder...accept the red window (about verifycation) and you are ready to ROCK.

I hope that helps!!!

OP thanks for your work man! 5 STARS... keep it up.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] gaijin1%:
Can you share that and give us some details?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
Hi my friends :)

I'm back on my desk. I will try to get some free time this evening when I'm done with my work. Then I will share an updated XperiFIX version with the current fw versions. There will also be a fix for other devices, which will be tested these days. As soon as they work perfectly, they will be included in the coming XperiFIX 2.0 with automatic mode and optional manual mode (for already rooted/modded devices).

The 2.0 will be a universal solution and I think it should work also with coming updates, because the tool will get the needed infos and files right out of the device. That's what I call "intelligent hacking". Hahaha... Because of the fact that the 2.0 uses another method for newer devices, I will make the mentioned official website for XperiFIX and there will be the current version and the 2.0+ seperately. That makes it easier for users of older firmware versions that don't want to upgrade. There will also be some tipps related to drivers and things like that. Maybe I will find a way to include them or do some system checks to get these bugs fixed for users that have problems with their machines.

Later then, I will try to create a fully universal XperiFIX for most devices (old and new). But that will take some time and a lot of testing. On the XperiFIX site, there will be a opportunity for users of other devices to apply for testings. I'm also planning to include third party mods for the related devices. That would be (I think so) really useful. So... I think you guys noticed already, that I'm really keen on getting a really nice software for Sony's devices.

P.S.: The Linux solution is coming soon, too.

Have a nice week! I will post asap when it's done. Hehe... You know that.

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] nendraharyo:
Thanks for all of your answers i just recently rooted my phone! but one major problem is my camera isn't working... It freezes when i tap the camera button :( This is happened after i installed magisk 15.3. Is it because of that? Or am i missing something? Please helppppp
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] patrol-cz:
Try to reflash the drmfix.zip again. Installing magisk breaks it sometimes.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] nendraharyo:
Still not working....
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
I don't know which firmware version you have, but you can use XperiFIX (read the first post of this thread). If you are on a newer version than XperiFIX has, you can try the highest version in the XperiFIX settings (47.1.A.8.49). Maybe that works (other users were successful). Like I mentioned in my last post, there will be an update for XperiFIX soon. You can also wait for that.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] CycCyc:
Can it fix G8342 dual (47.1.A.8.49 ):confused:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
The current version doesn't support the XZ1. But the coming update will have the fix for XZ1/XZ1c included. I'm not sure, but I will try to release the update today or tomorrow.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] nendraharyo:
I've got it working again! Btw my firmware version is 47.1.A.5.51, uninstalled my previous Magisk 15.3, redoing the xperifix many times ( so many errors ) and after a successful installation the camera works again. It seems that the Magisk version is the problem. The installed ver of Magisk in xperifix is 14.5. Maybe a fix for this?? But after all of that i'll going enjoy this phone at it's best for now :) Thanks sToRm and everyone you're the best!!!!

Best of luck for you on making the update haha i'll try my best to save up and donate for you because this is a real masterpiece:good::good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] shoey63:
I take it you have worked out how to modify sepolicy to include LD_PREOAD drmfix modules.

My extremely dirty fix was to flash magisk 14.5, then repack stock kernel with the modified sepolicy, together with the required LD_PREOAD line.

Sorry about screwing up your decrypted phone BTW.

I forgot about fstab.qom residing in /system/vendor/etc instead of ramdisk. [emoji39]
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] mirhl:
My Xperia S has been crawling for that for the better part of the last 5 years.. Though, maybe, before of that, you should check about other DRMed functions (widevine, bravia, and whatnot) on the phones you already have.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SilverGamer_YT:
Hi mate have you fixe it. You need to be connected in PlayStation app and then open PS4 remote play
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] weso565:
Hi yes I had. I had to use Magisk Hide.

Gesendet von meinem G8141 mit Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] lokilin:
Wow, Taiwan's version got newest update LOL.

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/4Jj7jn8.png"]https://i.imgur.com/4Jj7jn8.png[/IMG]

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/ttRwaLE.png"]https://i.imgur.com/ttRwaLE.png[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
taiwan didn't got 12.34 version last month

maybe it is a january upfate or it is the first to get new update . but february security patch is not out yet for pixel. hope sony is the first this time
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_brad:
It is out since yesterday...

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01

;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] kaldyn87:
When will fix for build 47.1.A.12.34 be released :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] oneheart:
just waiting……
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Use the latest XperiFix with 41.x.x.x.49 support, works perfectly on .34
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_brad:
As I unlocked my BL yesterday for the first time. I'm interested in this method, too. Did you flash storms modified kernel for .49, too or did you just flashed the zip and nothing else?

+++++++

edit: Nevermind, I already took a backup and tried it by myself. I had to flash the kernel, as the zip alone did nothing.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
and on .75 also works fine
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
You didnt have to flash anything, XperiFix would have done it all
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ishaang:
Thanks, so if I have .75, I have to do nothing like flashing a different kernerl or anything? Just unlock BL and run XperiFix?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Correct.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Castiglionais:
Hi [MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]

Is there any news about Xperifix for the new firmware 47.1.A.12.34?

Thanks in advance, have a good day!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Half a dozen posts ⤴ that way
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ishaang:
Thank you. Worked perfectly!

[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION] Thanks a ton for developing this excellent fix. Donation coming your way, hopefully towards the toy and not the pizza ;) :good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
Will update asap. I'm working on it this moment. Just need a cup of coffee and a little bit of time.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Castiglionais:
Thanks mate, we're waiting for news, good luck ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
yep. try and you r fine. delete update center app to not get notification
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] iKlutz:
Followed your guide and everything went as expected. Thank you so much sToRm
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Lirannl:
If you upgrade to Oreo, this hack stops working, right?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Lirannl:
Good thing I can run substratum with my locked bootloader now.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] NamenIos:
[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION] You are obliged (by GPL and xda-dev) to post the Kernel source, please do that.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Macs1209:
I think there's no source, because sToRm did not compiled anything :) It's a bytecode patch of original firmware (it patches ex. "sepolicy"), no any user-compileable part like an open source linux kernel.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] leijonasisu:
Wow after waiting all of this time I was never expecting to see a DRM fix for this phone, ever. I actually came to terms with the fact that I would probably never get one and I was actually pretty okay with that. Now I am confused and don't know what to do. I don't think I will bother though because I am going to ultimately sell this phone and get a different one. Crazy that someone actually managed to do this in such a way that it basically emulates the state of the phone not being unlocked.

I hope that everyone who pledged in my donation thread abides by their pledge and donates to [MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]

This can not have been easy at all to achieve.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FartyParty:
Why would you get something else?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Aerocap:
[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION] YOU'RE A ROCK STAR!! I have spent all my thanks ability in the brainstorming thread but I will come back to give them all and follow your GREAT WORK along with nice help of other members. Greetings from your grateful neighbor!

By the way that was also my kind of stupid face when I discovered you succeed :victory:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
U kidding me, right? If you want the kernel source, go to Sony open devices on github and get it.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Cibi075:
Android update

Is it possible to update to oreo, will the camera work on oreo.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] whoosename:
Hell! It's been said so many times before: sToRm is working on it. Please use the search funktion before posting.

Btw. it's not necessary to quote the whole OP.

Regards

whoosename
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Cibi075:
:rolleyes: sorry..
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
Amazing! Thank you! ?I'm waiting for version for oreo.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Cibi075:
Storm(sir), plz fix the screen cast function and upgrade to oreo also
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] NamenIos:
What a nice response. So you haven't made modifications to the source? Have you compiled kernel modules that are loaded? If so they fall under the GPL too. Have you made binary modifications the the Kernel? You have to publish them too according the license.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sToRm//:
No, no, no and no.

All changes are made in the ramdisk. So if you want the source, just unpack it. If you want the whole kernel source, go and get it at github.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Aerocap:
No idea too, I really wonder what could possibly be better than XZP at the moment . .
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mobzter:
hi there, firstly wanted to say thank you storm for all your hardwork. tbh i was giving up with my phone but now, not so much! however, there's some questions that i am curious about before proceeding. i hope you (or anyone else) can help me out with.

1) Does unlocking bootloader cause you to lose your phone data in any way?

2) You mention that the unique device keys would be lost forever.. what exactly do they do? what future problems would i experience? (if any)

3) I saw someone ask earlier for screenfast fix. has anyone experienced any issues with that or anything else since rooting?

4) If i haven't unlocked before and my drm is intact, do i skip the drmpatch step? or do i still follow everything to the dot?

I have been trying to keep up with thread, when i get chance and i do apologise if someone has answered any of these questions previously.

Thank you for your time! :good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] FartyParty:
Yes, you can't avoid it wiping the data.

They are required for features like the camera, bravia engine etc. Basically marketing words since it's just bunch of filters.

Without this patch none of it works properly, not that that in any way makes the phone any worse because it's hardly noticeable anyway.

What's screenfast?

If you haven't unlocked you don't need to do any of this because your keys are intact. If you want to unlock then you need this drm fix in order to use the camera properly.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Niko of Death:
Any news on widevine level 1? Sorry to bug you about it so much, just anxious to see it fixed.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] patrol-cz:
Hi!

I have studied Widevine a bit and because I don't know the implementation on our hardware exactly, I'm not sure whether it will be possible to meet requirements for Level 1.

In the Wv architecture document, the following paragraph seems to be important:

OEMCrypto Module

The OEMCrypto Module decrypts the content using information passed to it from the Player

(and the License Server). The OEMCrypto Module is in the Trusted Layer of the device and is

tied into the device hardware. It uses the encrypted license information to decrypt the media,

and the media sent to the video stack.

And this one too:

Security Level 1

All content processing, cryptography, and control is performed within the Trusted Execution

Environment (TEE). In some implementation models, security processing may be performed in

different chips.

These two paragraphs suggest that the decryption process is performed in the hardware. And the hardware should be initialized to be usable. And I can imagine that the hardware requires to be loaded with the physical key for correct initialization. It's the same principle as for data encryption on the physical disk hardware. You cannot decrypt the data until you load the key to the disk hardware. The key may be preprogrammed to the chip once during manufacturing and since then, it will require to be reentered during every boot to initialize the hardware. And without the key the hardware will not decrypt the contents...

It's just a speculation from me, but if I would have to design such a system, I would do it exactly as I wrote above.

So, I'm really curious whether it will be possible to fake WV L1 or not :).

Pavel
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] feizhel_vandrago:
i can confirm that we can root the latest firmware (.75) with .49 files. technically, i'm not using xperifix, but using files on it's folder (twrp, drm-fix, and kernel. i'm using 15.3 magisk).

and also, i was upgraded my phone (G8142) using newest flashtool (check it at it's web page, flashtool.net) without losing any datas from old firmware (.34) by not check any boxes in flashtool's flashmode confirmation (i dunno how to describe it). i'm not recommend it, but if you wanna do it, do it at your own risk.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ishemes:
Just a note. When you do the XperiFix, it writes a different kernel to your phone. So you are now basically running the (.75) firmware with the (.49) kernel. Which means that any security problems that where patched in the newer kernel are no longer patched on your phone.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] nendraharyo:
Indonesian:

Pake magisk 15.3 bro? kameranya jalan gak? Ga ngefreeze kalo di pencet capture?

Eng:

You're using Magisk 15.3? Does the camera works?Not freezing when you press the capture button?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Evil_Sephiroth:
Sorry my bad, i have found an answer already to my stupid question
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] feizhel_vandrago:
see attachment below. something weird happen after i upgraded, it appears to download firmware update OTA officially, but back to .34. of course i cancel it. then delete software update apk with titanium backup. everything work fine now.

see attachment below. yes, i'm using magisk 15.3, and camera works fine, no freeze, etc. try to completely uninstall magisk. uninstall magisk manager, and uninstall magisk through twrp. still in twrp, flash kernel.img flash from xperifix's .49 folder, then flash drmfix.zip. wipe cache, and install magisk. wipe cache again, reboot.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Vag:
fix working perfect (drm too) with the last stock firmware 4.1.a.12.34.

tested.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Sasafrass:
Latest stock firmware is 47.1.A.12.75.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Not for everyone, works on that as well though.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] aotalorav1966:
Help please, where I can get firmware version 8.49 and 12.34 for the G8142 dual sim, I've searched for it in Xperifirm but it's gone. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Dante_L:
I have a firmware version 8.49 but that is in TW , Taiwan.Do you need this？I may share the link .:)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] aotalorav1966:
Latinoamericano. Version LAM South America
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Dante_L:
What Do you mean??