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Yes, that message occurs on 8.4, but not on 8.3 (running Windows 7 x64)
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Yes, that message occurs on 8.4, but not on 8.3 (running Windows 7 x64)
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It's because he implemented choice.com on 8.4, before 8.4 the tool depended on windows own choice.
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When you re-download v8.4 it will contain a new choice.exe which is 64bits compatible. No version bump, so just a new v8.4 ZIP 
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EDIT: It appears its still the 32bits choice. When I use the 64bits choice we get problems on 32bits systems. Will think of a way to switch between these two depending on OS.
.EDIT: It appears its still the 32bits choice. When I use the 64bits choice we get problems on 32bits systems. Will think of a way to switch between these two depending on OS.
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What is a dry run test?
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Hello
I took backup twice on FW .434 Generic NL, rooted. And I can see different CRC32 values of .md5 files.. But again I tried and took 3 backups and I can see same CRC32 value of .md5 files.. Why? Is it fine? Shall I go ahead unlock the BL?
Please help.. :crying:
When you re-download v8.4 it will use the Windows bundled choice command, but when it cant be found it will use the 32bits version of choice bundled with this tool (since Windows 2000 and XP are 32bits and lack the choice command). No version bump, so just a new v8.4 ZIP
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When you re-download v8.4 it will contain a new choice.exe which is 64bits compatible. No version bump, so just a new v8.4 ZIP
EDIT: It appears its still the 32bits choice. When I use the 64bits choice we get problems on 32bits systems. Will think of a way to switch between these two depending on OS.
Try this:
@ECHO off
if %PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE% == x86 (
goto :x86
) else (
goto :x64
)
:x86
//Do whatever
goto :eof
:x64
//Do whatever
goto :eof
Also from command line SET PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE tells you.
A dry-run restore is a restore that actually doesnt write to the partition on the device, but it does perform all other actions. This is a good way to test a backup before actually restoring it.
MD5 value can be different when you have taken multiple backups, since TA has some logging inside which changes frequently, this is normal.
Thanks, I didnt know about that variable. I will use your example for the next release
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When you re-download v8.4 it will contain a new choice.exe which is 64bits compatible. No version bump, so just a new v8.4 ZIP
EDIT: It appears its still the 32bits choice. When I use the 64bits choice we get problems on 32bits systems. Will think of a way to switch between these two depending on OS.
Win8 x64
It shows "Grammar Error"
What should I do?
View attachment 1987340
I'm sorry but for now the tool is only supported on Windows installations that make use of a Germanic language.
You can install such a Windows installation with VMWare or VirtualBox next to your current installation.
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Sorry. What i expressed was vague
"命令语法不正确“ means there's something wrong in your code so some command can not be properly executed.
However, I backuped by your tool and Flashtool
And the all the backups' md5 match!
:good:
I think something went wrong generating a timestamp for the backup filename, I only see the time in your filename. I will try to find a solution for this over the weekend.
Thank you very much for this app. I think i finally gather confidence to unlock my BL .
Now i'm on stock rooted .253 . Just a question if i got all things right..
...I backup my .TA partition , flash doom's kernel via TWRP , and after booting to homescreen i restore .TA partition . Is that going to work ?
or do i need stock kernel when restoring .TA partition ?
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Using Win8 x64 ...This means i'm good to go? 107kb is the backup size. That ok ?
Now i'm on stock rooted .253 . Just a question if i got all things right..
...I backup my .TA partition , flash doom's kernel via TWRP , and after booting to homescreen i restore .TA partition . Is that going to work ?
or do i need stock kernel when restoring .TA partition ?
@edit
Using Win8 x64 ...This means i'm good to go? 107kb is the backup size. That ok ?
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No it's valid, only the filename is different than it supposed to be, but that won't affect your backup and it's restore some day. Happy flashing
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Yes, you do need stock kernel and 107KB is alright.Thank you very much for this app. I think i finally gather confidence to unlock my BL .
Now i'm on stock rooted .253 . Just a question if i got all things right..
...I backup my .TA partition , flash doom's kernel via TWRP , and after booting to homescreen i restore .TA partition . Is that going to work ?
or do i need stock kernel when restoring .TA partition ?
@edit
Using Win8 x64 ...This means i'm good to go? 107kb is the backup size. That ok ?
Thanks for quick reply :thumbup:. So Doomskernel v7 and bravia engine is a "no go" ? shame :/
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I have tried this on windows 10 64bit, I am pretty sure it'll work on 32 bit too.
Download the zipped find.exe in the attachment.
Replace it with "find.exe" in the following directory
Code:Backup-TA-9.11\tools16Backup-TA for Sony Xperia Z / ZL
Great that you made a new one, may keep others from uneccesary bricking their devices :thumbup:
A thing for the FAQ would be the softbrick when restoring on other than stock and and that it only works on totally stock, not bringing DRM keys to other ROMs when unlocked.
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