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[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] alexkatayama:
For those having issues, try this:

I have a XZ1 Dual (f8342). I could not get camera to work - finally figured it out today. My first attempt, I flashed to France (FR) firmware. Camera didn't work. Today, I flashed to Central Europe (CE1) and it worked. Try switching to a different firmware region (even though they're theoretically all the same). Redid the steps and it solved my camera issue. I did not have to reset my personal data.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] hungvip2001:
Or you can try clear cache and davik cache after flash magisk and file 4
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATechnician:
I end up with 4.4.78-Ajmal-Safi-ajo@Ajo-NUC8i7HVK #2 - is this expected?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
Yes
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATechnician:
This looked successful..

C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot flash boot "C:\Users\User1\Desktop\kernel-XZ-G8342-47.1.A.12.235\1-Kernel\boot.img"

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'boot' (22525 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.554s]

writing 'boot'...

OKAY [ 0.004s]

finished. total time: 0.561s

All good...

C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot flash recovery "C:\Users\User1\Downloads\twrp-3.2.1-0-poplar-6-patchlevel-2018-04-05.img"

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'recovery' (29752 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.845s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.004s]

finished. total time: 0.850s

Do not get asked for a password.

All available files to install are encrypted and gibberish

Trying the "decrypt /sdcard ****" (the current PIN) command from the TWRP terminal results in "sh: decrypt: not found" Same for "decrypt /data ****"

Google suggested I could "fastboot format userdata", which of course reset the device, so I started again. Did not help. So I am stuck on this point.

I cannot find a way to force TWRP to decrypt the SD card. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Cannot complete - but I would really like this device rooted before I migrate data...
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
Are you sure you downloaded the correct latest version of Modpunk's TWRP?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATechnician:
Pretty sure, yes.

But that's also why I pasted the full flash command.

Anyway, I "solved" it by the remarkably simple step of putting on an SD card... I am sure not being able to decrypt my internal storage will hurt me at some stage, my device is now rooted and debloated. So, thanks again for you effort, patience and responses!

It's quite shocking the number of apps that automatically have back-ground data enabled (and Sony get's a BIG thumbs-down with the amount of hidden facebook packages on there....
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
Guys, on step 5 it says error: no devices/emulators found. please help
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
ok, anoter thing. My phone got stucked in a black screen with progress bar and a triangle in the middle. the triangle is gray and looks like instruments. this happened aftr I loaded boot.img and after unplugged my phone
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
You messed up the process somewhere along the line.

Use newflasher or xperifirm to restore the stock firmware and then start again from the start.

To put the phone in flash mode from where you are simply hold POWER+VOL UP until the phone restarts. As soon as the screen goes blank let go of those 2 buttons and hold VOL DOWN and if you time it right you'll boot into TWRP.

Once in TWRP, just power off the phone. Then finally boot the phone holding POWER+VOL DOWN and the LED will turn green to indicate that the phone is in flash mode. Connect it to your PC and run whatever program you choose to flash the firmware.

Then just begin at step 1 again and go slowly and read thoroughly through the whole guide, it's not that long.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
ok, thanks , i'll try this. please be here, maybe i'll need your help again ^^

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47.1.A.12.235 / R7B for europe, is this firmware ok?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
I recommend sticking with .205 instead of .235, because the camera works properly. Any region works but if you have WiFi calling then you might want to look at your actual services providers firmware file, but in general absolutely any region and/or firmware works just fine.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
here is the list. should i take saudi arabia? https://prnt.sc/kms571

wifi calling? like skype,discord,what's up?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
Pick whatever you think is best. If you're service provider doesn't support WiFi calling then flashing firmware with it enabled won't do you any favors
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
which software is the best? doesn't matter wifi calling
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
No firmware/region is any different than another. They're all the same
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
ok,I've done it, now i ned to install twrp. I have G8342 xz1. I've downloaded from that links the latest versions. can u give me a link to boot.img ? because I used one which a guy in a comments sent. the software ends at 205 as u earlier said.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
Make absolutely positive that the TWRP you've downloaded is for the 8342 and NOT the 8341 (not even sure if there is a difference, just being cautious).

You don't need a boot image from me, go to Janjan's thread and download the kernel package for .205 and follow the guide.

Don't be flashing things that people post in the thread, just follow my process alone and you'll be fine.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
I linked his thread in my op
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
ok, i'll write u if something go wrong. THANKS for help

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wait, here is only 207 and also in your guide there is smth about boot.img https://prnt.sc/kmtwtr

damn, I think I am stupid

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or i should update software in phone settings? my bootloader is unlocked

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which tutorial i need to follow?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
I don't understand why you are so confused. Read MY guide and just get the necessary files from the threads I linked in the op. It's not rocket science
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
i can only find one where the boot.img is needed. and what is op? I don't know why I am so cofused, really :)

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actually I cannot understand what to download for .205 software version

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Can i talk to u somewhere else? so it'll be much faster than waiting for ur answer here.

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n janjans post there is kernel for .270 software
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] N1ghtr08d:
Op=original post, as in the very first post in the thread. This is a term used in every forum in the world, unless you're brand new to using forums then you should be used to that term. Never the less, at least you know now and that's half the battle.

I was going to upload a link to .205 but then I remember I have an 8341 and you've an 8342 so the one I have isn't compatible. Send Janjan a PM and ask him for a link to .205 for the 8342.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] mr_kliff:
ok,thanks a lot!!
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] zippy01:
Hello, I know this thread is not maintained anymore but I am wondering if someone can answer a slightly n00b question?

I have not unlocked my bootloader since it could be unlocked without messing with DRM and since then I have been relying on methods that can be done with a locked bootloader. I am now have an unlockable bootloader and at the point with not being happy with unrooted restrictions.

I am wondering about unlocking and wanted to know all the cons of unlocking these days? With the DRM fix do we actually keep everything?

How about widevine and pictures is all that the same as before?

I have searched but many people say different things and everything is conflicting. Some people say that widevine drops to L3

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
Widevine level still L1 on rooted XZ1?

Can someone that did execute the DRM fix check the Widevine level is still L1 afterwards?

DRM info app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidfung.drminfo

Background info: https://www.androidauthority.com/widevine-explained-821935/
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] zippy01:
Yes see screenshot
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
You rooted and applied the DRM fix before someone answered you in this thread, then? ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] zippy01:
I did because I waited so long for a reply I rooted anyway. I posted in another thread without reply aswell as I figured that this is unmaintained
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
I'm a new XZ1 user. Is the payware Xperifix still the way to go - or not needed anymore? Is the fix lost after a OTA update?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] cprasitnok:
It seems there is no need of drmfix anymore. Camera is work on Android pie. Don't need drm fix.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Icer_cat:
C:\>fastboot flash boot "C:\ROOT\boot.img"

Sending 'boot' (21676 KB) OKAY 0.474s

Writing 'boot' FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State')

I keep get this
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] arslancn:
did u unlock your bootloader?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Clock1999:
Boot loop after flashing JanJans kernel

Hi guys, any ideas on that?

What did I miss.

1) i unlocked the bootloader (checked with *#*#7378...)

2) into bootloaser, fastboot flash boot G8341-boot.img because there are two now in the zip

3) finished with two okays, but after unplugging the cable and powering on, i circulate: black screen, "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader", Sony screen for half a second, back to black screen and so on

I can manually (vol up and plu cable) enter bootloader and flash "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-poplar-1.img" and enter recovery after that and even flash part 2 and 3, but doesn't change the boot loop.

Tried re-flashing an official firmware with newflash, phone started again, but once I redid 2), also came 3)

Highly appreciate your help!

Clock
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Clock1999:
Never mind!

I got this working while trying different firmwares to restart the process.

Finally, the Central Europe version worked, so now everything is fine.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] zippy01:
Did you get recovery working and then booted to system?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Clock1999:
Well, I entered flash mode, flashed the CE rom, restarted, then redid the recovery flash like here in post 1, and this time it worked.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] zippy01:
Thanks, I was flashing recovery to boot ?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] leerfish:
hi, team , me too i did root to unistall some default applications, but when i try to unistall then ( im using root app deleter), a message tell me i need root, even tried to install adaway to block ADS, but the installation falied coz tjhe device is not rooted, strange coz root checker show me the opposite ( root access i properly installed,) i follow the guide without any issue, so what wrong i ve root permission but can't unistall any default application, any suggest?

thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Well. First thing I would suggest is your check apps and see if they are granted su permission. If they are then reboot into TWRP and make sure system partion is checked...
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] leerfish:
hi checked , applications ve Su permission, and sistem partion is checked, but once a restart and reboot again into TWRP, and go into mount option, sytem partion is unchecked , (without flag) seems its losts this setting when i restart my phone
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
It will do that for some reason, but use the file manager in twrp to delete the stuff you don't want..
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] leerfish:
well id like to installl adaway to block ads and with twrp file manager its impossible unistal default prog, as google video, fb etc, what the sense of this root if cant do anythink,,
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] leerfish:
Solved, used bloatware remover free to unistall default programs, and for ads used "MoaAB_ADBlocking_02222018"

now my xz1 dual, its without ads and unnecessary applications,

thanks bro for ur guide u saved my life :D!!

merry christmas!!!
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] cscomic:
about Android Pie support

I think this cannot suppot Android Pie, because DRM Fix not support it yet
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] kekspups:
Anyone tested this yet with the newest build? (47.2.A.11.228) Does it work? Really hard to find uptodate things on how to root a xz1...
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
As you can see this is rather old..hence the "unmaintained" in the title.. So give us a bit of info, are you still in stock form, or did you take time to backup your drm keys or do you go straight to unlocking your bootloader?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] kekspups:
Im still on stock with the firmware 47.2.A.11.228 and everything is just really complicated to me as I havent had any experience with rooting yet. I have read that backing up the drm keys isnt necessary anymore because the camera still works when rooting on pie. I havent unlocked the bootloader yet because im still trying to find a uptodate instruction on how to root the xz1 properly but everything is unfortunately outdated... would be very thankful if you could tell me how I can root this phone!
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] lilbrat:
Ok, first thing you need to do is get your driver's installed adb and fastboot and you phone gets recognized..

Now, you do want to backup your drm keys , granted it may not be needed for the camera but you will lose your video image ehancement and sound stuff so read through j4nn's op and follow the attached guide (all credits to the author) .. yell if you have a question ..
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Waweo:
Wow, thanks [MENTION=3463150]munted[/MENTION] for creating this, and thanks [MENTION=4133204]lilbrat[/MENTION] for re-posting it. Building some mental bridges to Linux, but still, it's nice to have someone else's checklist to compare :D
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] alviantoadi:
are work in xz1 701so

are it works for xz1 701so?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Triasadi:
It might bootloop after you flashed magisk. You can flash the firmware again with flashtool and you will be fine.
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] colch17:
still confusing why is there a 2 link, wheres the drm file specifically, and where is the kernel file ?? because too many boot.img file in there
[OnePlus 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] matt06:
Hello

Sorry for the mistakes, I'm french

I have a 1+3 using the default lockscreen and launcher. Oxygen OS 5.0.

I would like to have a very clean lockscreen but I really want the fingerprint security to work.

I tried different lockscreen app like Acdisplay, Next. It found a way to unable the fingerprint with some of them but it's really not efficient because I have first to unlock bypass sliding the lockscreen app and then I have to unlock the default lockscreen with my fingerprint. It's ridiculous. [emoji53].

I'm looking for a lockscreen like the one in the picture that I can unlock in one's time with my fingerprint.

Do any of you know that and could help me please?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2d8j36153bvnyy/Screenshot_20171211-151418.jpg?dl=0

Envoyé de mon ONEPLUS A3003 en utilisant Tapatalk
[OnePlus 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RKBD:
have you tried substratum+lockclean?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kohlewrrk.lockclean
[OnePlus 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] matt06:
Thanks but I'm not root.

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[OnePlus 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RKBD:
try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.andromeda
[OnePlus 3 Themes, Apps, and Mods] matt06:
Thank you but I don't understand everything about this app.

First I see that I have to pay for it (not problem for me to pay if I'm sur it does what I want). Then I read that it's an app that needs another app? They speak about root to...?

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[Sony Xperia XA1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ticklefish:
​

With the holidays coming up, what better time to add some festive cheer to your phone?

This theme changes your softkeys only, so won't affect anything else on your device. Just download the attached, install, select and enjoy!

(Oh, and if you want to give me a surprise gift this year, just let Santa know!)
[Sony Xperia XA1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sds103:
How to make customized soft keys for Sony phones?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] theycallmerayj:
I'm trying to figure out if my pixel is randomly rebooting due to magisk/root or if I'll need to RMA it. It's done it on both 8.0 and 8.1. It only seems to happen when the device get's below 20% battery. Is anyone else experiencing this or should I start and RMA? Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Itachisasuke:
Looks like Magisk 14.5 might have something to do with it.

Starting on page 452 there are a few posts from there on about it.

Symptoms are a random reboot with a soft boot loop of the SystemUI. The only way to correct it is to hard reboot the device.

I can usually go a few days worth of up time between the bug reappearing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] P Daddy:
I was the exact same way on 8.0. Every couple of days, it would start randomly rebooting and/or apps would start crashing. The only fix was to hold the power button until it rebooted. Rebooting by just pressing the power button and selecting reboot would always hang.

I was hoping 8.1 would fix it, but it's quite a bit worse. It's done it at least 4 times so far today. Same symptoms. Apps will start crashing (sometimes the foreground app, sometimes background ones), or the phone will just soft reboot, or both. Sometimes it's while I'm using it, sometimes I'm not using it at the time. No rhyme or reason, that I can tell..

I had one app that crashed immediately every time I tried to start it until I uninstalled it and restored it from backup (with data). That was weird.

If this keeps up, I may have to roll back to 8.0.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
There is a larger thread on this HERE. There is no definitive smoking gun yet but certain root apps seem to be causing it. One way to rule out Magisk would be to simply uninstall the app temporarily (longpress>>App Info>>Uninstall) then fastboot flash the original boot.img and dtbo.img. Run this way long enough to know for sure whether being rooted is causing the issue. There are tons of people rooted who do NOT have this issue, so it is more than likely one of your root apps/themes is causing it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] theycallmerayj:
Seems removing magisk has fixed it at least for me. The only root specific app I used was unified hosts. Sucks that it's that because I only really use root to block ads.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Have you tried Adaway? I use very few root apps, but that is the first one I add every time. I've not had any reboots at all and it is very effective. Because you only use the one root app, you may find the culprit was UH, and not Magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] theycallmerayj:
I have used adaway but unified seemed to block more. I'm going to try and switch back to adaway and see if I continue to go without reboots
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
You can use different host files you don't have to use the ones that come with AdAway. Try Steven blacks out
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
I'm having this same issue with Magisk. I experienced it with an older Magisk on 8.0 as well.

I'm thinking about just getting rid of Magisk altogether. However, I used ES File Explorer to edit my build.prop to add the command to disable the nav bar. I'm nervous that uninstalling Magisk will cause the "your system is corrupt" message and a bootloop. However, I also have Flash Kernel installed. I wonder if the custom kernel will allow me to use the phone with the modified build.prop and without Magisk...
[Windows Mobile Themes] htctoucher:
Variant _ (No Index, No Info Bar)

Here are the four themes with no index and no info bar:

GA (Gradiented Arrows)

GNA (Gradiented No Arrows)

NGA (Non Gradiented Arrows)

NGNA (Non Gradiented No Arrows)

I do not yet have screenshots of the blue variants.. everything is blue instead of HTC Touch Black
[Windows Mobile Themes] htctoucher:
Variant I (Index without Info Bar)

Here are the four themes with Index and no info bar:

I GA (Gradiented Arrows)

I GNA (Gradiented No Arrows)

I NGA (Non Gradiented Arrows)

I NGNA (Non Gradiented No Arrows)

I do not yet have screenshots of the blue variants.. everything is blue instead of HTC Touch Black
[Windows Mobile Themes] htctoucher:
Variant In (No Index, with Info Bar)

Here are the four themes with no index and info bar:

InGA (Gradiented Arrows)

InGNA (Gradiented No Arrows)

InNGA (Non Gradiented Arrows)

InNGNA (Non Gradiented No Arrows)

I do not yet have screenshots of the blue variants.. everything is blue instead of HTC Touch Black
[Windows Mobile Themes] htctoucher:
Variant I In (Index and Info Bar)

Here are the four themes with index and info bar:

I InGA (Gradiented Arrows)

I InGNA (Gradiented No Arrows)

I InNGA (Non Gradiented Arrows)

I InNGNA (Non Gradiented No Arrows)

I do not yet have screenshots of the blue variants.. everything is blue instead of HTC Touch Black
[Windows Mobile Themes] DvTonder:
Congratulations on your release