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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] caqo71:
Now I'm on .58 Firmware with Existenz Patch for one day, and so far, no reboots. Using Magisk 14.5 and DRM keys working.

Hope that it do not reboot. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MKRashka:
Safetynet working? Need it for netflix ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] caqo71:
yes:

ctsProfile: true

basicIntegrity: true
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MKRashka:
Great thank you.

Just installed it and restored my apps. No reboot in the last 6 hours. Drm fix and safetynet working. Netflix & mario run working.

Now I have to "find " all the Existenz features ;)

Edit:

Got one FC on systemUI while setting up titanium pro. But didn't happen again by now.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] a_brams:
hi guys, thank you and im sorry for this post, maybe its too cliche,

im new in this forum, and i have sony xperia xz dual F8332, and all features such as wifi, bluetooth, and the most best thing from sony : the camera :crying: all gone, after upgrade it in oreo, just black screen with button :crying: and Force Closed

and i tried to factory reset, software reset with xperia companion just got nothing, i want to try downgrade to marshammalow but really im newbie, i cant find the right tuts to do it, until i found this thread, maybe rooting will make this phone worked again.

and im sorry, how to back up TA image guys?

or maybe please,,,,, give me simple steps what should i do first to make my sony xz back to life,

again, thank you very much

sorry for my english.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MKRashka:
Use Flashtools xperifirm to download latest rom. Flash the downloaded rom while wipe everything (all boxes checked in the wipe section).

Now you should back to life. If not you have probably bricked your device.

If your bootloader is already unlocked, your Drm keys are gone and you can't backup them. you can backup your trim area (TA) but it won't have any keys.

So prior question is: your bootloader is unlocked or not?

Fyi: I'm not responsible for anything you do with your device, you do everything at your own risk.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Exoder:
Network don´t work after process

Hi, i have a problem, nothing rom that i have used can read my network, I am from México with operator Telcel.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Exoder:
Resolved

Only you should flash kernel from your ftf with flashtool.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] a_brams:
hi Thank You [MENTION=5111217]MKRashka[/MENTION],

sorry for late reply got banged with the job things :eek:

here is my phone details :

actually im bought this from someone online in my country, he said that he never root it, and i never play root and any customize things in android, so im sorry i dont know that the bootloader has been unlocked or not

[IMG="my xperia xz 01"]https://i.imgur.com/9gHuX9N.png[/IMG]

[IMG="my experia xz 02"]https://i.imgur.com/w6JG93t.png[/IMG]

[IMG="my experia xz 03"]https://i.imgur.com/5nfcON9.png[/IMG]

all i do just update it via sony experia companion and the problems still exist, btw sorry, ive found an article how to experifirm,

xperiablog.net about create-your-own-ftf-firmware-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide

sorry i cant post link, but in 2014

is it good to follow it?

ill do it tonight

again thank you for your help
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MKRashka:
Your bootloader is closed. With an unlocked bootloader, you're not able to update with xperia companion.

Dial

*#*#7378423#*#*

Go to "service test/ security"

If the result shows :

FIDO_KEYS: provisioned

WIDEVINE: OK [active]

CKB: OK [active]

Your TA is worth to back it up.

You have to downgrade to marshmallow to do that. You'll find a good tutorial if you search for "TA backup"

If you can't find a marshmallow ftf, I can provide the latest german one.

Regards

Rashka
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] a_brams:
Thank You, You giving me enlightenment, now i know why my phone sucks,

all system error

here is the info

[IMG="my phone info"]https://i.imgur.com/1vIO1TJ.png[/IMG]

Okay ill try to find whats going on with this error,

:good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MKRashka:
Your phone was unlocked before and the previous owner does not restored TA. Nothing to rescue me backup here.

So your camera for example should be very grainy.

Just unlock your bootloader, flash whatever you like and use a kernel with drmfix.

I'd recommend Existenz v 2 oreo or original stock with custom kernel.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] jayeshp1611:
i have no ta partion backup..i wanna be restore bootloader unlock.

what process can i do??
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] koekoek91:
Have a look at this guide:

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] deadman220:
I have locked bl XZ dual and a TA backup can any one please make a step by step post to install eXistenZ rom ? :good: :good: :good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] deadman220:
i followed your steps but my drm keys aren't back and no cellular please help :confused: :confused:

my device is the dual version [MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION]

can anyone upload the Rootkernel V5.23 (UNOFFICIAL 2.1)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] anhsmile:
Can i update new firmware while used this root?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] buzenm:
plz use magisk 14.5, it should ok!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] whc2001:
Thanks, the TA PoC method works. However I discovered that using this method will cause the phone stuck on SONY logo for a very long time (about 2-3 min while the DRMFix one takes about ~15s). Is that normal?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ShAd0W_z0nE:
I flashed drmfix but how to check if it really works?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ShAd0W_z0nE:
Is there any solution for the random reboots?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl4ckeagle:
Hmm,

Does it support only fat, for sd card?

I got a SD card is curuppted message?

I flashed it with the TA-Method, but i used x.99 Firmware, maybe thats why?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
Make sure to use right files for your firmware and follow steps carefully

I've just updated the rootkernel files and kernel.elf on gdrive to ones from 99;

Also there's new rootkernel version which is "2.3 unofficial 2.5" make sure to get it

Also magisk have been updated to v16 and it's working fine for ta_poc method so use it , didn't check it with the drmfix method

To check drm keys type *#*#7378423#*#* on your phone and go to Service Test > Security If you have all [Key OK] they are OK! like the pictures I attached in thread post
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ShAd0W_z0nE:
I fixed the random reboots by installing magisk version 15.2.

@korom42 here is a picture of my xz. I followed the first way (not the TA_PoC Method). Is it ok?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl4ckeagle:
[MENTION=5686102]ShAd0W_z0nE[/MENTION]

Doesn't look like it's ok, especially with the errors, check the pictures in the first post [MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION]

ExFat works now

WAP-Push service crashes, so i get no push notifications.

Tried to logcat it, but I can't get the right moment where it crashes...

Can't install any Magisk-addons with twrp error 1?

Safety Net, doesn't work with Magisk 16? ctsProfile:false, baseintegrity false, worked before the update.

Re-flashed it with you new update, magisk 16 and my own TA.

Added:

[Oreo][MOD] STOCK ROM Cleaner (Bloatware Removal + More !)

[MOD] LXT™ Battery Life/Speed Tweaks √

- [XZ/XZs/XP]V1 Dontbelive XPERIA XZ1 StereoMOD
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Ellins:
Just curious.. Does this root method also work on X Performance running Oreo ?

Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] tuilakhang:
I tried to "fastboot format userdata" but it turned out:"createprocess failed : the system cannot find the file specified".

Can anyone help me plz
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ShAd0W_z0nE:
Yes it looks like you are right because x reality doesn't work, I checked it from the settings. Should I reflash drm fix? Or maybe try flash AndroPlus Kernel from this guide?

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648

edit: I tried and reflashed it but still it doesnt work.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Stoffl_:
Basically, yeah

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75939598&postcount=45
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl4ckeagle:
Did you wipe everything in the flash tool, left upper box. and use the x.99 Oreo firmware?

I used my TA file, works pretty well, some minor bugs.

I think, all of these methods are somehow fragile if not everything is perfect...

Just try it again
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] STreeTNerD:
can someone help me out, I've put my TA.img file in the root folder of root kernel, but it doesn't seem to find it when I say no to DRM fix. any help would be much appreciated.

sorry for this post, stupid me put the .img at the end of TA when I renamed the file.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ShAd0W_z0nE:
I haved tried again both methods. I followed the guide step by step but when I tried TA_PoC Method I had the issue as described below by this user:

Anyway I solved it by downgrading to nougat and flashing AndroPlus kernel.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MKRashka:
You didn't solve the issue, you quit trying it. That's a difference ;)

I kept using magic 14.5 with no problems until I switched to a Pixel 2 10 days ago.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Erayh:
I followed this method, installed duality and refollowed this method. Everything worked fine in the rootkernel app, even got my TA installed again but now when i go to service test it still says: ''FIDO_KEYS: Not provisoned, provision failed''. Any idea what might be the problem? Could duality cause this error?

I would love to finally restore my drm keys... :) but prefer not to lose the functionality of duality or another good battey improvement...

--edit--

Forgot to fastboot flash the newly made boot.img

Just did that, no bootloop and drm keys are here! Works with duality (although I'm not sure if all functions are preserved)

Thank you in advance,
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] whc2001:
Thanks, I updated everything to the newest and flashed again, this time the time cost on SONY Logo decreased to about 1:30, but it's still much slower than DRMFix method which won't take more than 20 seconds.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] MrChiang:
fasboot format userdata failed for xz dual.help me
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] namvercy:
Go to twrp =>Wipe => data use
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] belity:
I tried using TA_Poc 3 times with magisk 15.3 and still error in drm function :crying: All keys shown error and sim card not working, my fw is 2.58

Also in flashtool i tick wipe all in the left upper box , is this right ? And wipe dalvik cache, cache and data before or after install magisk ?

Sorry for my english :crying:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] gspbeetle:
Not sure why the OP told you to wipe, all the wipes are not really needed.

It will either work or not work, if it does not work simply re-fastboot the 'boot' again. (You can also fastboot the original kernal into 'boot' to revert what you did.)

Also either use TA_Poc or install DRM_fix zip, not both.

You just need to install the Magisk zip after you fast boot the boot.img into 'boot' and TWRP recovery into 'recovery'.

Magisk is now 16.0, might want to go directly to that.

If you are sure TA_Poc really does not work for you, then say "No" to TA_Poc and install the DRM_fix zip file and then install Magisk.

Here are the filesystem_files and kernel.elf for 41.3.A.2.107 if you need that
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] belity:
Try using drm_fix and this work like a charm, thank you very much. But fido key failed, so what is fido key and how to make it work
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] caqo71:
I remember on past times, that drm fix was part of the kernel inside. So, why now it has to be an external zip to flash?

Enviado desde mi F8331 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] gspbeetle:
You get fido keys "provisioned" if you have successfully restore the TA partition keys.

That is either " TA_Poc" works or flashing the flash_DK ftf.

But it may not work if the TA.img is corrupted for some reason.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mahdi...s:
hi

can you gave me download link of

SafetyNet Cleaning Tools.zip ????

:o:o:o
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] discoplis:
broken link

my friend first thank you for your help. SafetyNet Cleaning Tools.zip broken link. Do you update the link?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D-Vjq1d4LMarkC9V9PWWZpTty20Szy9r
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] PhonerX:
Does the TA_Poc to restore original DRM keys work also with Existenz rom kernel?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] gspbeetle:
Still works for 41.3.A.2.128 as expected without any wipes.

But again wiping data is often not required or desired for stock rom updates.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] NickMihal:
If i flash this with unlocked bootloader some of xz features will lost? or no with the drm fix?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] rheckr:
Any Chance to update it for newest 41.3.A.2.149?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Stoffl_:
None of the recent Oreo Updates required an update - did you try it yourself ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] nahsha:
Hey all, I followed the guide and currently on the latest f/w, rooted using magisk (restored original TA)

That being said, when a new f/w comes out, can we just update without losing root and reinstalling all apps?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Stoffl_:
Nope

Titanium Backup Pro is your friend
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
Guide update 27/06/18

- Added latest files from fw 41.3.A.2.149
- Added mirror

Enjoy.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] robby.pgn:
Thanks a lot !!!

;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmad_#:
It works xposed?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmad_#:
I want an old version [.128] [f8332] please :laugh:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanmasi:
i have error in recovery

i installed 149 with flashtool and twrp

i have this error (i cant install anything in twrp)

mounting partitiones as rw

failed: /system could not be mounted !

error installing zip file XXX

i try with two versions of recovery, can you help me ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Single or Dual model? Did Twrp ask for a password? If so did you format user data?
[HTC One X] HorstKali:
Hello All

I'm new here. I have searched the forum to find something like my problem but I didn't found something like my problem. If my problem is already solved in another thread please send me the link and I will go and see.

The situation with the phone is that I have no running rom on the phone. I can enter the boot loader but the USB is not working (failer to open USB master mode). When I select recovery I enter the ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.4.0

it is unlocked but S-ON RL

HBOOT 1.72.000

CPLD-None

MICROP-None

RADIO-5.1204.167.31

eMMC-bootmode: disable

CPU-bootmode: disable

HW Secure boot: enable

MODE PATH: off

I hope some one has a Idea how I can transfer a rom to the phone.

Thanks
[Razer Phone Accessories] mazubo:
Hey all, just pulled the trigger on a Razer Phone Thin Case and the Hammerhead USB C headphones, and curious to know what others think about the OEM cases.. thanks!
[Razer Phone Accessories] bjevers:
I have the thin case and it's really too much money for what it is. It's not going to offer much protection if you drop it. I think it's too slick also. I wish it was grippier.
[Razer Phone Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
How does the case compare to the phone itself,as for the grippiness?

I have one of the thin cases ordered (as well as the screen protector & Hammerhead USB earbuds),due to ship out any day now.........
[Razer Phone Accessories] bjevers:
It is better than the bare phone. I feel the phone itself it pretty slick. Wish the case had a little more texture to it.
[Razer Phone Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
I would like to see a sandstone textured case,much like the finish on OnePlus' 1+1.

I have a few cases for other phones w/the finish & it feels a lot better than a slick surface.

You don't feel the need to "power grip" your phone w/such a finish,a much better feel-in hand vs smooth cases/surfaces.
[Razer Phone Accessories] Rox598:
Agree completely it's seriously overpriced for a case. It's nice and all but just go for the "rugged" one people. Do the USB type C earphones have the LED the BT ones have?
[Razer Phone Accessories] mazubo:
Thanks guys! For me, I prefer the "office guy" case; one that's super minimal such as Peel or MNML. The biggest worry for me is scratches on the aluminum of this phone..
[Razer Phone Accessories] Ma99ots:
I have the USB type C headphones from Razer and they do have the green LEDs. They are constantly on though, unlike the BT breathing ones. :good:
[Razer Phone Accessories] iStasis:
The headphines

I ordered the HammerHead BTs and so far have not had any problems. The supplied ear plugs have been a good size and have been easy to keep clean. For smaller ears the spikes on them can catch the ear lobe of pushed in quite far however they sound as good as any other £100 Bluetooth in ear headphones.

The case

I've always been one to get the case from the supplier of a phone so went with the rugged case. I have always looked after my tech never even cracked or scuffed one so for me the case is for piece of mind that when input it down on a surface I won't scratch the back or camera lenses. Currently the phone is at work on my gaming mouse mat or at home on my other gaming mouse mat. If not on a mouse mat I know is clean then it's in my pocket where nothing else goes in.

Screen Protector.

I've never used on but then I have always been careful and at the back of my mind all previous phones have been apple so have had faith the screen could get replaced if needed.

Considering that I did buy the Razer screen protector but will get a friend to apply it to the phone as it's something I've tried in the past and never been 100% good at and at the £25 price tag I want it to go on without problems.

Still waiting on the case and screen protector but will let you know :)
[Razer Phone Accessories] kungpaoshizi:
The rugged case sure is imo. There's hardly anything rugged about it unless you count paint being matte?

It's not going to survive anything dropped more then 6" on anything other than carpet. ?

It's the word case, plus a top side wall, and 20-30$ more.

Really with some rugged cases would hurry up. Opting for a zippered tactile type pouch until someone produces one.
[Razer Phone Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
I've just requested a cancellation of my accessory order (case/screen protector/USB earbuds) :

Bad enough the cases/etc.. are overpriced,but,I get it,new phone/etc... prices drop on all of it in a couple months,if you want savings,wait a bit,but I was willing to pay the admission price of getting it now.

However,Day 5 of my 5-7 day window is here & checking the status,I'm greeted with a longer wait,6-9 business days.

Only way to contact order support is via email,which states a 24 hr. window for response.

Once you get the ticket confirmation,that window is extended to 24-48 hrs.

A real S***** way of conducting business Razer :mad: ,future purchases will be via Amazon/Microsoft/e-Bay/etc.... anywhere other than the Razer On-line store.
[Razer Phone Accessories] kungpaoshizi:
Ya, as my first was defective with the speaker crackle I opted to change my rma to a return. Then just bought one on Amazon.

I will say though Razer customer service is prolly slammed right now but each time I've done a live chat they've been polite, answered questions, and listened as I've reported a few bugs.

Leaps and bounds better than other places I've dealt with. (Though I'm kinda irked they haven't been pushing messages to the phones about what's up with the sound reduction from patch 1.0, or at least a Twitter update or such)
[Razer Phone Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
The chats are fine for tech support, but, that option doesn't exist for order inquiries, no phone call support either, just email for order inquiries.

They've essentially built a firewall for order support, to stall/buy time, it's a tactic I will not encourage, hence, my order cancelation request.
[Razer Phone Accessories] Rox598:
Just RMA my hammered bt kinda want the usb type c ones instead :/. Also if anyone has pictures of the rugged case both on the phone and off I'd greatly appreciate it
[Razer Phone Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
Possible coincidence:

After placing an order cancelation request earlier today (after Razer pushed back the processing/ship date).

They've updated the status to SHIPPED,from Hong Kong to the US, will be here tomorrow.

All's well that ends well, but, I'm still not happy regarding their email firewall regarding order support.

Will post my 2¢ review on the thin case / screen protector & Hammerhead USB-C buds tomorrow.....
[Razer Phone Accessories] kungpaoshizi:
Here's the rugged. Not very rugged.

Please do let us know your thoughts on the USB c buds, was eyeing those myself, really hate wires though.
[Razer Phone Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
I like that,but, I agree with you:

Judging by the picture, calling it a rugged case is laughable. :laugh:

I may get it sometime in the future, but, I've definitely blown my accessory budget on this phone already,will wait for 'em to drop in price on Amazon....
[Razer Phone Accessories] kungpaoshizi:
Ya, the inside has a very thin layer of silicone or something, kinda neoprene like... The only protection I see it giving, is scratch protection and an edge, so the phone can't rest on it's screen.

I've been checking everyday, but so far the only other case is the orzly one that's the crappy silicone ones, or a purse looking foldable wallet thing.

Investigating generic bags etc for phones, or sleeves, but ya, someone needs to make a nice thick protected one that can actually handle drops.
[Razer Phone Accessories] iStasis:
Still awaiting my delivery of my Rugged case and Screen Protector email just saying its shipped like 15mins ago. Will give some feedback once I have them. I bought them mainly to prevent cosmetic damage to the phone from scuffs or dirt or a table when i put it down at a pub or somewhere public where I know it maybe not clean and something to keep the camera lens off the surface. so hope it manages that.