[ROOT] [Xperia X] [STOCK KERNELS] - [LATEST] 34.4.A.2.118 -25-SEPT-2018

[YasuHamed]

DEVICE XPERIA X - PROJECT NAME SUZU - VARIANTS F5121 & F5122 (DUAL)​

WhatsApp Group[PLEASE PM ME] for Xperia X (ENGLISH ONLY) by@hhjadeja007
A BIG THANKS TO @serajr & @sToRm// and ofcourse @tobias.waldvogel
#DETAILED KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDE FOR XPERIA 2018 MODELS / THANKS TO @DHGE
Similar Noob Version / DrmKeys, TA, unLock & Lock Bootloader (XPERIA XZ) thanks @nathan30
MAGISK GUIDE THANKS TO @Didgeridoohan
and FINALLY @Chippa_a for TWRP 3.2.2
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IF YOU KNOW THE BASICS THEN PROCEED BELOW , OTHERWISE R E A D - H E R E

-OREO KERNELS

ROOT DIRECTORY XPERIA X SUZU


"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -25-SEPTEMBER-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.118 F5121 & F5122 NEW
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -22-AUGUST-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.107 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -18-JULY-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.97 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -14-JUNE-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.85 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -09-MAY-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.70 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -10-APRIL-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.50 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -15-MARCH-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.32 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -26-FEB-2018 --34.4.A.2.19 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -06-FEB2018 -- 34.4.A.0.364 F5121 & F5122 - thanks to @Gray47Maxx


-------------------> INSTRUCTIONS <-----------------

1. Paste the following on your sd OR USB OTG AND KEEP IT ASIDE
-DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip
-Magisk.zip
-FCS_thermal_Xperia_X_V.1.8.zip (optional)
2. FLASH THE LATEST ROM VIA FLASHTOOL , if DURING FLASHING you get script error then
2B. Paste 34.4.fsc from folder1 to [C:\Users\<username>\.flashTool\devices\F51XX] and try TRY flashing again.
3. boot you device in to OREO , enable USB DEBUGGING and Switchoff you device
4. Flash KERNEL " F512X_34.4.A.X.X_CLEAN.img" using FLASHTOOL (fastboot MODE) and unplug device.
5. Paste the " twrp-3.1.1-suzu-2017.08.22.img " (Recovery image) at C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot & name it something simple such as boot.img. CONNECT DEVICE IN FASTBOOT MODE AGAIN & FLASH Recovery via following FASTBOOT command ("fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" & enter. Once Done; remove cable and after few seconds ......
6. press POWER and VOLUME DOWN keys and HOLD until you are taken to TWRP.
6B. TWRP 3.x.x will ask decryption password, click back and DO - THIS - STEP - THANKS TO @Jomoteck
7A. NOW from SDCARD OR USBOTG flash the items in the same sequence given ABOVE ( DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip / then Magisk.zip)
7B. FLASH - FCS_thermal_Xperia_X_V.1.3.zip (optional) and
8. clear cache / delvik cache and and switch-off device (DO NOT PROMPT INSTALL TWRP)
9. after a while switch on device. first reboot may take a while and you may face bootloop (atleast once)
10. install magisk_5.X.apk (magisk manager withing android)
11. install rootcheck_615.apk and check the Root access. (optional)

ADDITIONAL STEPS I DO
12. INCREASE VOLUME--replace "mixer_paths_wcd9335.xml" file from /system/etc for HIGH VOLUME AND RINGTONE (TAKE BACKUP OF THE ORIGINAL ONE) (I USE FX EXPLORER
13. ENABLE NIGHTLIGHT FILTER
---- first flash given Night_Light.zip via TWRP and reboot, check if the control appears or not, if NOT then
-- Install Given "android-res-night.apk"; then connect device to pc (via usb cable) and ran the following command on "Minimal Adb & Fastboot Window"

"adb shell cmd overlay enable --user 0 android.res.night"

nightlight will work after you next reboot PREVIEW NIGHTLIGHT

14. SOME MODULES IN MAGISK --- > "UPDATE" -GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES --> OPEN MAGISK--> FLASH MODULES
15 "UPDATE" Magisk manager 5.6x & then "Xperia X UPDATE" ON -Magisk module to 16.x (direct install) --- N O W. R.E.B.O.O.T. ---


-------- REMOVING BLOATWARE-------

----(A)------------SCRIPT METHOD -------------

16A. make sure usb debugging is ON, connect your device via cable to pc and UNZIP GIVEN "v1.8_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined.zip" AND RUN THE BAT FILE- ( read the instructions CAREFULLY ( -----READ HERE-------- ) ) ---- it will prompt permission & then superUser Permission. Grant BOTH ----- the device will reboot and ALL THE BLOATWARE WILL BE VOIDED
16B. after reboot you may get app crashing prompt. SWITCH-OFF device
16C. reboot to twrp and again clean cache and Delvik cache and SWITCH-OFF device
16D. reboot and delete "_debloat_backup" folder (size 1.7gb) from /system by using any GOOD ROOT EXPLORER APP ( I use FX Explorer)
16E. Mr @venomxob has cofirmed that by updating SOFTWARE "Xperia X UPDATE" ON -APP in OREO, fixes the annoying App Crash Popups DOWNLOAD HERE
16E. FROM "Developer Options" disable animation affects for speedy performance

----(B)----------MANUAL METHOD--------------

MAKING SYSTEM WRITABLE to REMOVE BLOATWARE / SYSTEM APP
In order to to remove system App and Bloatware you must make /system partition writable
17A .install busybox (run it and install it in system) and then
17B.install terminal, later type these lines ( no CAPS) and enter one by one in #terminal

su (grant su access)
 busybox mount -o rw,remount,rw /system

17C. FOR OREO THIS BUSYBOX WORKED FOR ME - CLICK HERE
17D. SYSTEM APP UNINSTALLER WORKED FOR ME ON BOTH NOUGAT & OREO CLICK HERE
17E. I PREFER FREEZING SOME CORE SONY APPS WITH THIS APP CLICK HERE

SOME VALUE ADDING APPS I USE

1. YMUSIC ( MP3 Player/downloader for YOUTUBE) CLICK HERE
2. BROMITE (PowerFul Fast Chrome Browser without Tracking ) CLICK HERE
3. LATEST XPERIA HOME APP (3D TOUCH) CLICK HERE
4. OGYOUTUBE (modded Youtube player) CLICK HERE
5. ADBLOCKER (Adaway) CLICK HERE

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-NOUGAT KERNELS

"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -06DEC2017--34.3.A.0.252 - F5121 & F5122Best Build
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -09NOV2017--34.3.A.0.244 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -04OCT2017 -- 34.3.A.0.238 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -08SEP2017-- 34.3.A.0.228 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -08AUG2017- 34.3.A.0.217 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -12JULY2017 -- 34.3.A.0.206 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -23JUNE2017 -- 34.3.A.0.194 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -11MAY2017 -- 34.2.A.2.69 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -22APR2017 -- 34.2.A.2.27 - F5121 & F5122

GENERAL METHOD (NOUGAT KERNELS)
34.2.A.2.27 / 34.2.A.2.69 / 34.3.A.0.194 / 34.3.A.0.206
34.3.A.0.217 / 34.3.A.0.228 / 34.3.A.0.244/ 34.3.A.0.238
& 34.3.A.0.252


The Process of Flashing these Nougat Kernels and Obtaining Root Access for is SAME as Described ABOVE (for Oreo Kernels) EXCEPT FOLLOWING TWO THINGS
1. DO NOT FLASH "DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip"
2. FLASH THE bloatware removal script, [v1.8_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined.zip], IT works just fine on Nougat.

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- MARSHMALLOW KERNELS

"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -29APR2016 -- 34.0.A.1.264 (GENERIC & NORDIC) - F5121 & F5122


METHOD ( MARSHMALLOW KERNELS) 34.0.A.1.264

The Process of Flashing MARSHMALLOW Kernel and Obtaining Root Access for is SAME as Described ABOVE (for Oreo Kernels) EXCEPT FOLLOWING TWO THINGS
1. DO NOT FLASH "DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip"
2. FLASH THE bloatware removal script, [v1.8_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined.zip], IT works just fine on Nougat.

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HASTAGS : #F5122 #F5121 #ROOT #XPERIAX #STOCK #MODIFIED #KERNELS #STOCKKERNES #

 

[LuxferreX]

所以 这是一个好消息。

 

[YasuHamed]

所以 这是一个好消息。

I don't know your language sir, but as per google I believe you typed " So it's good news."

so the answer is YES

however this forum is in English, please try to communicate in English because most of the knowledge-base is in English on XDA

 

[evilicious_evil]

I joined this forum to thank you very much. This not only works but restored my camera app which was crashing to launcher last time I attempted to root in MM. It caused the camera app to freeze and crash out even after with software repair and Sony said to send it back then said they didn't want to fix it because I unlocked the bootloader. (Camera worked in other apps etc.)

So not only do I now have root on Nougat but my camera app works too. You're brilliant!

[*]type command

 fastboot flash twrp3.1.img

( assuming you put twrp3.1.img in the minimal adb folder)

Actually not quite:

 fastboot flash recovery twrp3.1.img

That should do it. =)

 

[YasuHamed]

I joined this forum to thank you very much. This not only works but restored my camera app which was crashing to launcher last time I attempted to root in MM. It caused the camera app to freeze and crash out even after with software repair and Sony said to send it back then said they didn't want to fix it because I unlocked the bootloader. (Camera worked in other apps etc.)

So not only do I now have root on Nougat but my camera app works too. You're brilliant!



Actually not quite:

 fastboot flash recovery twrp3.1.img

That should do it. =)

Thank you @evilicious_evil for
1. correcting the code , i have fixed it
2. liking the post and
3. most important for the AdsFree

I know you will enjoy your device because I just couldn't love it more!

 

[jhendsantos]

im stuck with downgrade step. im new to xperia and really want to root my device but im nougat now due to system update. kindly give steps on how to downgrade. so i can backup my drm keys.

 

[YasuHamed]

BASICS

1. SONY XPERIAS are SHIPPED with LOCKED BOOTLOADERS with PASSWORD / (UNLOCK KEY)
2. First check your device whether SONY will ever allow you to unlock your bootloader or not? DIAL *#*#7378423#*#* / SERVICE INFO > / Configuration > / and check for "ROOTING STATUS: Bootloader unlocked allowed: " ... if it says NO then you better return your device back to sony. your phone can never be bootunlocked and you can never have root access. Better give the mobile to young sibling...
Hoever if "ROOTING STATUS: Bootloader unlocked allowed: " says YES then we can do the magic (see attached image)

BEFORE YOU UNLOCK BOOTLOADER DOWNGRADING TO 6.01 is MUST - this step will WIPE everything in your device
- GUIDE TO USE FLASHTOOL TO FLASH ANY FIRMWARE (DOWNGRADING TO ANDROID 6)

MAKE SURE ALL DRIVERS ARE INSTALLED
INSTALL SONY PC COMPANION / XPERIA COMPANION and Make FIRST CONNECTION to WINDOWS PC to XPERIA X while running sony pc companion or xperia companion and it will install necessary drivers.
-switch-off xperia X and plug usb in while holding the volume UP key (BLUE LED / FASTMODE) and let your windows install fastboot drivers.
- remove usb, and afte few seconds connect usb again while pressing VOLUME DOWN Key (Green LED / FLASHMODE) and let your windows install flashmode drivers

Install FLASHTOOL from http://www.flashtool.net/downloads_windows.php and install it / after installation
1. upgrade the version from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.X by replacing x10flasher.jar files (given in that page) at C:\Flashtool
2. goto C:\Flashtool\drivers and install the setup! there will be many check boxes for you to see according to your sony devices. select common fastboot/flashmode drivers and sony Xperia X motherboard drivers (sa0107)
3. run flastool. run xperifirm (last button at right) (see image)
4. once xperifirm is run select your device SUZU >F5122 (see image)
5. now you will all the countries listed and the latest android versions they have pushed. if you see at the bottom the StoreFront/Service Exchange Unit and Commercial journalist will have the FIRST EVER version on which F5122 was created. the 34.0.A.1.264 is your version. you may install commercial journalist version (see image)
6. download it and once completed close the xperifirm and IMMEDIATELY flashtool will start creating FTF file. if it asks you anything about INCLUDING FSC SCRIPT / click YES
7. click the THUNDER BUTTON and select FLASHMODE (see image)
8. point out on the ftf firmare folder (in your case since you just downloaded it will be already be at right place) (see image) and
9. make a CLEAN FLASH (SEE IMAGE CAREFULLY)
10. click flash / it will take 10 mins to prepare flashfiles and
11. will prompt you to connect your device in FLASHMODE
12. makesure your xperia is switch OFF and now make a connection of your device in flashmode (plugin usb + vol down key (hold) (green led)
13. it will read you device and will start FLASHING / DONOT MOVE SHAKE device incase if usb connection looses your device may be bricked.
14 flashing takes 20-30 mins.
15. at 99% the flashtool seems to hang (while closing headers) and may take upto 15 mins. don't panic.
16. keep reading the screen / once flashing done/ flashtool will indicate.
17. boot your device, first boot may take several mins
congratulations your f5122 is successfully downgraded to ANDROID MM
Enable usb debugging from developer options and EXTACT DRM keys via DIRTYCOW script.

SAVING DRM KEYS

1. DOWNLOAD THE Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2 FROM THIS POST
2. EXTRACT the zip on desktop and connect your xperia X running on android 6 / boot LOCKED
3. enable usb debugging under developeroptions
4. run the .BAT file and look at the device.
5. when prompt permission, grant it
6. the script will extract .img file in that same folder having name something like "TA_F512X_<code>_<ddmmyy><timestamp>.img" , you may run the script more than once to extract same copy of TA image. the script will keep saving it in the same folder with current time stamp as part of the file name ,
I ran the script thrice
7. once done SAVE THE .IMG FILES ON SAFE PLACE, CLOUD STORAGE, EMAIL, ETC , use xperifirm again to download the LATEST BUILD and FLASH it via FLASHTOOL as described ABOVE in the flashtool section.
8. once you are on OREO or Nougat, its time to UNLOCK your BOOTLOADER,

UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER SONY XPERIA (DRM KEYS) TA.IMG

PLEASE SEE THE COMPLETE @DHGE #GUIDE FOR XPERIA 2018 MODELS AT https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70504721 / THANKS TO @DHGE
you may also consider viewing NOOB version for XZ by @nathan30 https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648
IN SHORT----
To be able to unlock your Xperia X, prepare it by following these steps:
Go into Settings > About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable developer options.
From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM unlocking.
Warning: Device protection features will not work on this device while this setting is turned on.Please note! It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases. You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked. Continue to http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...-verification/ , give your email ID and they will send you link asking you your device's IMEI Number. once you give that sony will email you YOUR BOOTUNLOCK KEYS within minutes. (keep them aside for now)
-using FlashTool "BLU" key you can unlock your bootloader
- your TA partitions / internal storage will be WIPED and device will rebooted.

 

[jhendsantos]

Thanks alot sir!!

honestly im so excited to root thats why i never even bother to read carefully..
to make story short.. i manage to unblocked BT (w/o downgrading and backing up DRM keys) so lesson learned..
then tried flashing your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG ) to have root and drmfix as well so everything is okay until i tried to play my favorite game MObile legends and try to use PS3 controller using six axis. ( this is the main reason why i unlook and root) but i failed. so i started thinking maybe i made it all wrong. so i tried to go back unroot and relock using videos and guides online and ending up with a dead xperia x ten i managed to solved it by relocking first and software repair via sony companion and every thing is okay except the camera..

---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------

now i want MM and drm fix.. question is can i flash your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG) on MM??
the reason i want MM is that i think its compatible with the game and for me to use ps3 controller

---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

or if not can you make a kernel for MM with DRM fix? please

 

[jhendsantos]

sorry sir i have alot of questions i really wanted to fix my phone. so i will follow all the steps you said but upon installing flashtool and drivers i cant seem to find this (sony Xperia X motherboard drivers (sa0107) ) in the list. i dont want to skip this since i don want to encounter any problems again the way i did last time. Will it be okay to skip this?

 

[YasuHamed]

honestly im so excited to root thats why i never even bother to read carefully..
to make story short.. i manage to unblocked BT (w/o downgrading and backing up DRM keys) so lesson learned..
then tried flashing your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG ) to have root and drmfix as well so everything is okay until i tried to play my favorite game MObile legends and try to use PS3 controller using six axis. ( this is the main reason why i unlook and root) but i failed. so i started thinking maybe i made it all wrong. so i tried to go back unroot and relock using videos and guides online and ending up with a dead xperia x ten i managed to solved it by relocking first and software repair via sony companion and every thing is okay except the camera..

---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------

now i want MM and drm fix.. question is can i flash your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG) on MM??
the reason i want MM is that i think its compatible with the game and for me to use ps3 controller

---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

or if not can you make a kernel for MM with DRM fix? please

Good day sir
since I proof read and fixed grammatical errors , your thank is void, plz thanks again
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72141176&postcount=7

...................................
Seems like you have a Full Plate of Experiences with your Xperia X

1. once unlocked, i highly recommend not to re lock the boot loader unless you are selling your device
2. If at any point xperia X is bricked, holding POWER+VOLUME UP key for
-----(a) five seconds will REBOOT the device after 1 JERK
------(b) Fifteen secons will JERK your device THRICE and on second jerk, YOU MUST remove your fingers from power+volumeUP keys and it will make your device SHUTDOWN so that you can reconnect it in FLASHMODE and do the magic again
3. I don't have knowledge about connecting PS3 to XPERIAS but SONY cannot release Android N without checking compatibility of already sold SP3.... so what i can suggest is to find approperiate app on playstore to connect with Ps3 and/or google more on this subject
4. keep your TA IMAGE INTACT / saved / email yourself / back it up on cloud for future use.
5. for you i have created SIMILAR KERNAL for android 6.01 BUILD 34.0.A.1.264 , having superSU
6. using flashtool perform CLEAN flash and send the kernel to your device.
7. I am giving you original STOCK KERNEL SIN file "original_stock_kernel_F5122_34.0.A.1.264.sin" if the modified kernel gives you bootloops OR you have bricked F5122 atleast you dont have to reflash everything. just flash the kernel in fastbootmode and you device will wakeup

https://mega.nz/#F!7UZBiYDI!t7ieYMwHUNsAC5T9iHpyQQ

 

[YasuHamed]

sorry sir i have alot of questions i really wanted to fix my phone. so i will follow all the steps you said but upon installing flashtool and drivers i cant seem to find this (sony Xperia X motherboard drivers (sa0107) ) in the list. i dont want to skip this since i don want to encounter any problems again the way i did last time. Will it be okay to skip this?

yes seems like all drivers are installed
kindly skip

 

[jhendsantos]

Good day sir
since I proof read and fixed grammatical errors , your thank is void, plz thanks again
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72141176&postcount=7

...................................
Seems like you have a Full Plate of Experiences with your Xperia X

1. once unlocked, i highly recommend not to re lock the boot loader unless you are selling your device
2. If at any point xperia X is bricked, holding POWER+VOLUME UP key for
-----(a) five seconds will REBOOT the device after 1 JERK
------(b) Fifteen secons will JERK your device THRICE and on second jerk, YOU MUST remove your fingers from power+volumeUP keys and it will make your device SHUTDOWN so that you can reconnect it in FLASHMODE and do the magic again
3. I don't have knowledge about connecting PS3 to XPERIAS but SONY cannot release Android N without checking compatibility of already sold SP3.... so what i can suggest is to find approperiate app on playstore to connect with Ps3 and/or google more on this subject
4. keep your TA IMAGE INTACT / saved / email yourself / back it up on cloud for future use.
5. for you i have created SIMILAR KERNAL for android 6.01 BUILD 34.0.A.1.264 , having superSU
6. using flashtool perform CLEAN flash and send the kernel to your device.
7. I am giving you original STOCK KERNEL SIN file "original_stock_kernel_F5122_34.0.A.1.264.sin" if the modified kernel gives you bootloops OR you have bricked F5122 atleast you dont have to reflash everything. just flash the kernel in fastbootmode and you device will wakeup

https://mega.nz/#F!7UZBiYDI!t7ieYMwHUNsAC5T9iHpyQQ

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WOW!! many thanks sir!! will keep this kernel for sure!!
about TA IMAGE -- its DRM keys right i think i lost it already since i unlock BL w/o downgrading to MM and backing it up.:laugh:
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i unlocked BL again via official way= camera works
flash twrp via minimal adb (to root and flash rom) first boot is as far as i remember it went well, tried to boot to twrp again and was prompted to install TWRP APPS (since i dont understand that) i install and reboot but this time my device wont boot it shows sony logo twice and then this warning : YOUR DEVICE IS CORRUPTED AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED. AND MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY... PRESS POWER TO BOOT but upon pressing power device wont boot
--what seems to be the problem??
--tried to boot to twrp again and wipe dalvik/cache/ = same error
--tried to reflash recovery.img via minimal adb = same error
by the way im a MISS

 

[YasuHamed]

----
WOW!! many thanks sir!! will keep this kernel for sure!!
about TA IMAGE -- its DRM keys right i think i lost it already since i unlock BL w/o downgrading to MM and backing it up.:laugh:
----
i unlocked BL again via official way= camera works
flash twrp via minimal adb (to root and flash rom) first boot is as far as i remember it went well, tried to boot to twrp again and was prompted to install TWRP APPS (since i dont understand that) i install and reboot but this time my device wont boot it shows sony logo twice and then this warning : YOUR DEVICE IS CORRUPTED AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED. AND MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY... PRESS POWER TO BOOT but upon pressing power device wont boot
--what seems to be the problem??
--tried to boot to twrp again and wipe dalvik/cache/ = same error
--tried to reflash recovery.img via minimal adb = same error
by the way im a MISS

1. you need recovery only when you want to flash superSU ,
2. since the kernel i have given in previous post and in the OT have SuperSU flashed, then you don''t need recovery.

please tell me when you flashed twrp,
1. why? for what purpose
2. did you flash the modified kernel also? (before flashing twrp)
3. if you did not flash modified kernel and have flashed twrp and via twrp you have flashed supersu... this means you put recovery on stock kernel and modified /SYSTEM
4. such action will always give you bootloops or "your device is corrupt... error" becuase DM VARITY is active in the stock kernel

simply flash the kernel i provided (having supersu) and wake you device up ROOTED.

 

[jhendsantos]

1. you need recovery only when you want to flash superSU ,
2. since the kernel i have given in previous post and in the OT have SuperSU flashed, then you don''t need recovery.

please tell me when you flashed twrp,
1. why? for what purpose
2. did you flash the modified kernel also? (before flashing twrp)
3. if you did not flash modified kernel and have flashed twrp and via twrp you have flashed supersu... this means you put recovery on stock kernel and modified /SYSTEM
4. such action will always give you bootloops or "your device is corrupt... error" becuase DM VARITY is active in the stock kernel

simply flash the kernel i provided (having supersu) and wake you device up ROOTED.

.
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thanks sir problem solved i just flashed Poison v2.1 since twrp seems to be working.. tried my luck and its a success.

 

[sleeper994]

Im new user of Xperia X, can anyone please explain me what are drm keys for, and what will go wrong in case i dont back them up before rooting my device? Thank you in advance

 

[M1chiel]

Im new user of Xperia X, can anyone please explain me what are drm keys for, and what will go wrong in case i dont back them up before rooting my device? Thank you in advance

DRM keys are unique to your device and stored on your TA partition. If you unlock your bootloader, they are wiped and they will not be restored if you relock. As a result, some camera functions will be impaired (e.g. photos taken in darkish conditions will be noisy) as well as X-reality (image enhancement). You can backup your own TA by making use of the dirty cow vulnerability in marshmallow. This​ allows you to restore your phone to its original state if you want to go back to stock. In addition you can use your TA to modify your kernel to make your unlocked phone think its drm keys are still intact.

 

[sangbb]

Hi, Does it apply the F5121?

 

[sleeper994]

DRM keys are unique to your device and stored on your TA partition. If you unlock your bootloader, they are wiped and they will not be restored if you relock. As a result, some camera functions will be impaired (e.g. photos taken in darkish conditions will be noisy) as well as X-reality (image enhancement). You can backup your own TA by making use of the dirty cow vulnerability in marshmallow. This​ allows you to restore your phone to its original state if you want to go back to stock. In addition you can use your TA to modify your kernel to make your unlocked phone think its drm keys are still intact.

So, basically I can backup drm keys, root my phone, restore keys, and all functions would be stock-like while phone is still rooted?

 

[M1chiel]

Nope, restoring your TA will lock your bootloader and therefore unroot. But you can modify your kernel to make your phone think the DRM keys are still there. Check e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893
Edit: It actually will not allow booting since the system or the boot partition were modified.

 

[YasuHamed]

Hi, Does it apply the F5121?

no it does not! send me your kernel.sin file
i will modify for you