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[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
There's no functional differences (software) between any of the V30 and V30+, except for extra 64GB internal memory (which is hardware). Some carriers are offering free premium earbuds in the V30+ box, but that's nothing to do with the phones themselves.

As for mods, unless you mean simple debloating there's nothing you can can do to "mod" without bootloader unlock and root.

No carrier branded versions will qualify for LG's bootloader unlock list and root. Only the North American and European carrier unlocked versions ("open market" versions) will get guaranteed bootloader unlock and root.

* European H930 was released in early November.

* North America US998 will be released in early December. (THAT is the official carrier unlocked V30 version, NOT the U.S. Cellular carrier-branded model. Carrier-branded versions will not be eligible for LG Bootloader Unlock List.)

Neither of these models have yet been added to the LG Developer Bootloader Unlock list, but should be in the coming weeks. Took six weeks for the LG G6 carrier unlocked models to be added to the bootloader unlock list. When they are you'll start seeing Development threads.

So far, none of the official carrier unlocked versions are V30+. EDIT: The LG V30 H930G (which is V30+) was added to the bootloader unlock list today.

http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Hi5josh:
I haven't had a LG phone since the LG G3 and was wondering how unlocking the bootloader would potentially affect the warranty. With the G3, it was unofficial for my device and wasn't traceable if I had to send it in for warranty claims / service as long as I did a hard factory reset. Prior to owning the G3 I owned exclusively HTC devices that had the bootloader modified check showing "S-Off" or "S-On" depending on whether the bootloader is or was tampered with. Thankfully there were simple exploits to restore this prior to sending it in for service. I know Samsung's KNOX is also a pain in the ass. I guess my question is since I will purchase the US unlocked model regardless, will there be any way of protecting my warranty if I unlock the bootloader? For example, could the official unlock software be reverse engineered to create an unofficial unlock method that would circumvent tripping these potential flags? Or could an exploit be found after the fact to erase signs that the bootloader has been previously unlocked &/ or tampered with?

*Edit*

I probably should have started a thread about this...
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
Feel free to start a thread but do NOT do it in this Q&A format. Start a REAL thread. You have to use a web browser to answer these Q&A format questions and you can't easily quote, etc.

Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty if you do it officially through LG. LG3 was a long time ago in software years. It's harder to crack bootloaders and LG removed most of the ADB flash commands even if you do so. Only the "open market" versions have LG sanctioned bootloader unlock and full ADB flash commands.

See posts #6, #7, #9 of this thread, which was written back in early September. Yes, it seems to discuss T-mobile a lot, but that's only because T-mobile bootloader is easily unlocked. Still doesn't do any good. The answer is REALLY for all carrier-branded models.

https://xdaforums.com/lg-v30/help/unlock-bootloader-root-t3665927
[General Questions and Answers] tommy915:
Hi guys, I need help. The fact is that I bought a proxy grinder that year, today I needed it, I launch it, the proxy finds it, but the checker button is not active. Maybe I'm doing it wrong? I apply the screen. Programs in Russian https:// goo . gl /SNQt1B, so I have difficulties. Help, urgently need, ready to pay for help. Have any btc.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ilininja:
I may sound foolish but what is drmfix ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
Thanks a lot mate.This works great. BTW those on rooted nougat with recovery can skip until step 5.

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it amends for any function lost when unlocking the bootloader.(like low light noise reduction and X-reality)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
Well if you did a little research you would know..

Basically all Sony xperia phones have a lot of features like BionZ aka camera sharpening/ processing/noise reduction, X-Reality / Bravia engine for display ,Noise Cancelling and other audio enhancing features which is really awesome

But first when you unlock the bootloader , those keys called drm in short.. every sony device have them preinstalled will be gone .. ALL THESE GOODIES WILL STOP WORKING ..

Here came the importance of drm patches to emulate those lost keys and restore full features !
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ilininja:
Thank you for the answer, I did some research but didn't quite get it
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
bro [MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION]

works this also on xzs with already on oreo with unlocked bl?

cant downgrade in that case no ftf for XZs - __-

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
[MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION]

it is weird but My apps can't detect root.BTW have you experienced slowdown in performance?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
- Is magisk manager saying everything is fine ? Maybe try clear its data from settings

- No slowdowns here at all oreo seems to be super smooth (I did full wipe / clean installation )

because you upgraded while keeping data some apps may have problems asking for root .. try wiping those apps data ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
Magisk doesn't have magisk su..BTW can it be that my XZ is dual sim version?I'll try with full wipe and report back again
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
I have xz dual too no problem .. I noticed there's new version of magisk v14.5 check it here

Also make sure you followed the instructions carefully (you have to flash the oreo kernel boot image I gave like described )
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
I'll try again with full wipe and be very careful with steps.will report back soon
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] juanpirulo:
i dont think so bro if you allready run the kernel you will not be able to flash a new kernel without root. At least i attempt this on my xz with oreo with no luck. cheers
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
[MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION]

Total clean install plus latest magisk did it for me. now I'm rooted with DRM fix .thanks a lot.BTW I didn't downgrade the last time.just flashed OREO plus recovery and then the kernel and ....

[MENTION=3979060]juanpirulo[/MENTION]

flashing kernel doesn't need root.just unlocked bootloader. try clean install.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] snake218:
im currently at oreo, and can't downgrade cause flashtool refuses to flash because "unknow sources" is dissabled, but oreo removed such option... what should i do?

Solved: has to use latest flashtool...
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
TNX for share with us the root method

for time saving... No need to downgrade!

1- flash oreo fw with flashtool

2- unplug your phone after flashing is end but don't turn on device. hold VOL-UP and plug phone againe to PC. (fastboot mode)

3- flash twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img

4- flash boot_oreo.img

5- unplug your XZ then boot to recovery. hold VOL-DOWN + POWER

6- flash drmfix, SafetyNet_Cleaning_Tools, Magisk-v14.5(1456) zip files step by step

7- reboot your device...

8- NOW, you can setup your new firmware pre-rooted and drmfixed ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] juanpirulo:
have you done a dirty oreo flash? (without wipe data?) because i can get root . i will try with a full wipe. cheers
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] GenomeX:
when I flash with flashtool, check all wipe for clean install no mater android m,n or p :p
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] simax:
What does the kernel do? Or is it just a normal "unlocked" .401 kernel?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
can someone make it so for XZs?

i have kernel.elf of Oreo, here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RmCYNDka390XrLmcTRZnUo9wYSFs2W3O/view?usp=drivesdk

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
Check your WhatsApp/telegram ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanmasi:
single sim

recovery dont ask for password (i deleted userdata)

its very strange
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Did you twrp in flashtool? Try reseting back to stock 149 and flash everything in adb/fastboot.. As per op instruction. Flashing the boot image in flashtool may be ok but not really sure about where flashtool puts twrp, boot image or in the recovery partition..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanmasi:
was the rom patch, but thank you!!!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmad_#:
How can I solve the problem of internal memory that is 64 GB and now I have a droid 32 GB!?

My phone Xperia xz f8332
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
ahh, clean install? Anyways go to twrp and format the user data.. And it shall be fine..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmad_#:
Yup. A solution to this problem is found here

Thank you my friend
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Vuchay1992:
Help

My devices app dial can't used, it allway forclose ? ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] YasuHamed:
what exactly u did ?

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only if you RELOCK your BOOTLOADER , then only!

restoring POC TA in the kernel for partition details, wont let your device be married again to SONY!

Boot MUST BE LOCKED! in order to receive OTA

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thats Decryption error

seems like you SKIPPED FOTAKERNEL while flashing .149

please FLASH latest Twrp AGAIN via Fastboot commands!

and try!

you won't recieve such error again.

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because since OREO, SONY has moved few RC files from RAMDISK to SYSTEM.sin and hence these files MUST be pointed,

total of 6 files are required, 3 to be patched via script and rest to be added via recovery!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] YasuHamed:
Many of the PREMIUM Features will be LOST if DRMFIX is NOT in Place!

SEE THE ATTACHMENT :( :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] YasuHamed:
THE SCRIPT Mentor [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] mentioned in the original post that SINCE OREO the script doesn't work well with [MENTION=4120742]munjeni[/MENTION] 's PoC method

hence only DRM FIX lines should be

ref1

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74781978&postcount=2805 ( [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] mentioning PoC having issues with Magisk15.x

ref2 https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74792145&postcount=2816 ( [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] replying to [MENTION=3979060]juanpirulo[/MENTION] over his LOST Sim Funtionality after PoC method)

however two users found work around

1. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74897262&postcount=2833

2. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74902848&postcount=2837
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] YasuHamed:
it usually happens when you boot twrp before stockrom after clean flashing.

1. flash lasted FTF

2. boot , till welcome screen and power off...............

3. flash twrp

4. flash modded kernel (for root access)

5. boot in to twrp and flash magisk and/or any other mods

6. poweroff and later boot into system!

7. check storage now ! it will be fine!

---------- Post added at 11:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 AM ----------

in addition, please note that this step will delete all apps data / logins and credentials
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] SRV.Vietnamese:
New update 41.3.A.2.157

New update for Xperia XZ F8332 (41.3.A.2.157) available. Should I update through OTA or I must flash it through Flashtool?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] loliceman51:
Hi all!

I used the wonderful information from this thread a few months ago on my XZ to successfully unlock BL, flash stock .99, then using the root kernel tool to generate a kernel with my original TA backup.

I then later flashed Magisk, and Xposed.

Everything has been working perfectly for months.

But this morning I wake up to my device being emptied of battery completely during the night.

When I plug it into a charger and/or try to start it. It always end up in a endless bootloop.

I get ADB access, and also I'm able to use fastboot without any problems. I can even boot into twrp fine. So I have made a backup of pretty much my entire internal and SD card.

Is there anyone who could possibly help me get my device back to life without reflashing/starting all over again?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] zyxel25:
My device Xperia XZ Dual and Magisk v16.3
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] robby.pgn:
41.3.A.2.157

someone can share file system for single sim F8331, please?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1y68ZGxw6JAH7Ie6BQdUoB16fv1IGBk9p
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
[MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION] , hey just a quick question is this the current update,in the folder? Thanks

Answered my own question.. yes it is..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] YasuHamed:
your guess is as good as mine!

on rooted phones any thing could be sitting in the background eating away the battery, sync, maps, some bloatwear you accidently installed! etc
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Yurashina:
Hello,

I've followed the instruction, did the NEW! TA_POC METHOD, because i had the ta.img dumped.

The big suprise was to listen the sound coming out from the speaker is the same than the stock LB.

Great job on it!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Albarn:
Hi..my f8332 already in FW .157..am I need to follow step #1 for rooting step?@ able to skip it?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Albarn:
should I start with step #3?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] senamjempol:
I can't flash twrp, my fastboot say error

target didn't report max-download-size

Help
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] xNeorem:
Hi, I'm a new user and I do not have much experience. I would like to know if to unlock my device I have to downgrade and run the guide you provided, or unlock it directly using the guide provided by sony after the release of the unlock code.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dougrunge:
Hello,

I'm new here. I followed all the steps and still my phone stuck in Sony logo. And when I enter to recovery twrp, gives me an error when i try to install everything.

Phone xperia xz f8332 dual sim.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
If you're using oreo I would pop over to YasuHamed thread as it's updated with the latest kernel, if your still having issues did you format data in Twrp?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] bhant10:
installed latest(171) kernel then twrp ......

i formatted data also/

but stuck at sony logo.......

plz help:confused::confused:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
If you used this thead that probably is you issue as it is no longer being updated... As I stated earlier, now head over to the thread I mention and follow the procedures posted there, if you are still in a bootloop, get the latest flashtool, reflash the latest firmware and follow the steps in the post I mention..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] bhant10:
flashed with latest flashtool but still the same problem.(stuck at logo).:crying::crying:

followed all steps correctly.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Get off the thread and go here.. https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/rooted-kernels-f8332-41-3-2-588-0-t3748987, and follow the directions..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] phomuabay:
Where can I find these files for the latest fw?

boot.img

and

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y68ZGxw6JAH7Ie6BQdUoB16fv1IGBk9p

for latest fw 41.3.A.2.184
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] IkerAGZ:
Hey.. i have the boot.img you need for .184, done with this tool: https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605

I add the files u ask for and the already done boot.img, u just need these filesystem_files to do your boot.img with the tool above.

Keep in mind u need to flash the system mode drm-fix using twrp after flashing this boot.img, added that one too.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MZjp2kcJnSH86ae0QgqYPSle7BICISXb?usp=sharing
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
As this post is no longer being updated, have a look over there... https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/rooted-kernels-f8332-41-3-2-588-0-t3748987 ..
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] phomuabay:
ok thanks :D.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lobely:
Why do I always get drmkey errors? And every time I flash I'm stuck in the words logo Experia not logo sony?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] taopie1006:
the filesystem_files in your drive are totally same as the old one?

and do I need the get the kernel.elf from the new 184.ftf?

then i can create my boot.img with my TA backup?

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Hi,

I just found I didn't wipe TA on the left when I flash the oreo.ftf, is this the reason why I always had problem when i flash the boot.img?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] taopie1006:
I have a question:

after you flashed ftf, all your data are wiped or removed, if you don't turn on the phone, how do you put the file magisk and drmfix file in your sdcard?

then how to use twrp to flash those 2 files.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Hmm.. Directed at the last few posters.. Are you wondering why no one answered anything.. Read the opening page.. Were see that the OP has basically closed the the thread.. Since July.. So you might be using an old kernel for new firmware thus the reason for your issues.. Hmm
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] josephnero:
Boot to twrp then connect usb to pc. You can move files to internal storage
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kenji's:
Is anyone be like this??? Album is slower it needs 30s to show the image and the Camera, sometimes it said SD card is not available :<<
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mizaki_Len:
i have a xz dual sim after flashing boot img it turn to 32gb instead of 64gb, ive tried in adb fastboot format userdata and it shows The system cannot find the file specified. (2) error: Cannot generate image for userdata, ive tried to reflash the firmware and do a full wipe it still shows the same error, ive also tried the twrp data wipe but its still the same, any ideas?

sorry: solved it, it went back to 64gb but i still cant use the adb command fastboot format userdata, still gives error cannot generate image userdata but i am fine, if any way to fix that error i would be interested.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] faXal@21:
Hi

is this drmfix will work on xz2...now i'm on 9.0 but i plan to downgrade to 8.0 because on pie some functions not work after unlock bootloader.

anyone has any idea please tell me.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] nkbh505:
:good::good::good:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] rafik23:
HI

I loose my drm key when I unlock the bootloader

i have partially backed up

MY Question is : after installing the kernel and drmfix and magisk and relock the bootloader , can it restore drm ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] efullzslank:
How to fix fido_key with stock oreo?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
If you relock bootloader without being on full stock (without magisk and everything else) you might end up bricked. I would never relock with custom stuff installed
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Yurashina:
Does the kernel.elf + the filesystem can be used for the .192? if no, how i can get the files?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
for xzs check here

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=74634299

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[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] quera:
[MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION] how did you manage to root?

I flashed magisk and I get this
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] korom42:
That means you have root but your safetyNet bypass is broken

Are you using some sort of mod or any system modifications? Also some magisk modules can cause that But, as long as root is working for you , unless you're using banking apps or play Pokemon you can be okay without safetyNet
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] quera:
No, I've followed your steps accordingly and have not flashed any other mod yet.. strange...

Titanium backup says I'm not rooted
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] lehuuhieu:
Fix this problem

I had seem problem with you. but now i rooted.

You try again.

Step 1. In safemode you flash this boot.img (link download: https://mega.nz/#!MgJUgLIZ!zFZPUPtwKuaYC7fS5-JK4PTOnJS8z088iUIrr4B3wws)

Step 2. Continue flash recovery.img

step 3. Reboot to Recovery mode, install drmfix.zip

step4. when finish, you flash SafetyNet_CLeaning_Tools.zip, But after slide to flash, you choise option "Add more Zips" choise Magisk-v14.5(1456).zip for flash at the seem time.

step 5. When fisnish flash, reboot and enjoy.

I made it when follow this guide.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] kientrongtran:
Just a wild suggestion, magisk has a module 'universal safetynet fix,' doesn't hurt to try.. :cyclops:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] quera:
Yeah, but the problem is that it says magisk is installed, however I have no root access :confused:
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
do a clean install, i did also on my XZs and have root.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] ste2610:
Flashed US firmware without thinking about the fingerprint scanner :( is there a way to recover functionality without wiping with a new ftf? Also is it only the US firmwares which have this feature removed or is it other regions too? Thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
just flash another ftf without tick anything in flashtool and it will be fine, only us variant have no fingerprint scranner, the others have it.
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] toxic-hero:
hey, [MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION], big thanks for your work here! i only have one remark/suggestion. the Oreo kernel image mentioned on this page is shared on a non-https service. this is a big security risk, considering what we all carry on our devices these days. could you please at least make it available on a https page/service, the best solution would be a dedicated page (GitHub maybe) with a GPG signature added (i assume you are the dev).

thanks again!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] omid_nr:
i have already flashed oreo ftf do i needd to do a full wipe and do this again or i can do the rest of steps?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] quera:
[MENTION=2203720]toxic-hero[/MENTION], did you flash magisk 14.5? Did root work?
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] serajr:
[MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION] bro, great job!! :good:

Could you please create an patched kernel for X Performance? If so, please let me know, and I send you proper files via pm.

Unfortunately I have no spare time now to play with this (maybe later)!

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia XZ Guides, News, & Discussion] pa7taloha:
[MENTION=5033594]korom42[/MENTION]

Can I install drmfix manually, because when flash it I got failed to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system at /system: No such file or directory