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Hello guys!
I am in a bit of a nasty situation:
My device: D5803 (Z3 Compact)
Back when the rooting method was found, I rooted and then backuped the TA Partition... twice... just to make sure
Then I was on Stock ROM for quite a long time. About 3 weeks ago I decided to unlock my bootloaded to try out CM (CM based ROMs). It worked without any problems... until 2 days ago. The phone suddenly restarted all the time... and I tried a lot to get it back to stable operation. It also did not boot anymore all the time... and when it did... the USB Port didn't work anymore... or also only once a while. To check, if it is related to CM, I used Flashtool to get back to the (first and original) .93. That worked... and the system runs... but the USB Port still doesn't work. The device is not recognized anymore by any computer. I tried firmware .105 and using Doomlords Kernel I was able to achieve root.... and it worked. So my next idea was to restore the TA partitiona nd relock the bootloader at the same time.
As the phone is not recognized anymore vie cable, I used adb via wifi... which works well.
Now: when I try to restore the TA backup (dry run), it tells me, that "the backup appears to be from another device"
...and I really don't understand why... as it definitely is exactly the same device (even checked the IMEI number... no... not changed).
So... why? And is there a fix? Or is it (probably... of course without guarantees) safe to do the restore?
In brief:
Device D5803
kernel: Doomlord http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/orig-development/d58xx-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-7-root-t2890231
rooted, SU 2.46
TA Backup tool 9.11
Thanks a lot in advance!
PS: I forgot: any idea, what could have happened to the USB port? It really feels like a hardware issue meanwhile... as even charging sometimes doesn't work... and even the normal firmware has the problems...
It looks like you are trying to restore the keys whilst on a custom kernel.
Please don't do that. Only restore the keys when on official, unmodified stock kernel.
And the USB port, that must be a hardware issue. My sister's S4 had the exact same issue (I know it isn't the same device, but the problems are nigh identical) and having the USB port replaced did the trick.
I recommend that you get the USB port checked out first before you do anything else. You don't want the connection to die whilst flashing, unless you want a new paperweight
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Apparently setool can do it but I need to actually buy an setool or get someone to do, it for me im trying to unlock the bootloader of a dev xperia play which has a brown bootloader unlike the retail versions which are called red and cannot be unlocked by retail methods( I've tried). So setool or restore someone else's xperia play ta partition that already has unlocked bootloader. Guess I'll have to keep lookin
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strucked on usb debugging
I'm having xperia Z Ultra(c6802) with android Lollipop(5.0.2) build 14.5.A.0.270. I tried the complete process as mentioned. but my Backup TA v.9.11 is strucked at "WAITING FOR USB DEBUGGING.........." . I've already enabled usb debugging,revoked the usb debug option, but still no luck. prior to using backup TA, i've rooted my device using KINGROOT V4 and status shows device rooted. so what should I do now
I'm having xperia Z Ultra(c6802) with android Lollipop(5.0.2) build 14.5.A.0.270. I tried the complete process as mentioned. but my Backup TA v.9.11 is strucked at "WAITING FOR USB DEBUGGING.........." . I've already enabled usb debugging,revoked the usb debug option, but still no luck. prior to using backup TA, i've rooted my device using KINGROOT V4 and status shows device rooted. so what should I do now
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Could you please edit your post and delete the full op that you quoted.
Ta!
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ok another update....somehow i managed to go past usb debugging screen. removed the sony pc companion....installed sony z ultra ADB drivers, reconnected the device and started backup TA. it took a successful backup. then I tried to test the back using the option restore -dry run. but after running that function i came up with this error. now what is this? should i ignore this error?
ok another update....somehow i managed to go past usb debugging screen. removed the sony pc companion....installed sony z ultra ADB drivers, reconnected the device and started backup TA. it took a successful backup. then I tried to test the back using the option restore -dry run. but after running that function i came up with this error. now what is this? should i ignore this error?
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\toolsIt looks like you are trying to restore the keys whilst on a custom kernel.
Please don't do that. Only restore the keys when on official, unmodified stock kernel.
And the USB port, that must be a hardware issue. My sister's S4 had the exact same issue (I know it isn't the same device, but the problems are nigh identical) and having the USB port replaced did the trick.
I recommend that you get the USB port checked out first before you do anything else. You don't want the connection to die whilst flashing, unless you want a new paperweight
Well... didn't believe anymore that someone would answer to it... but coincidently, I really solved it. And it wasn't even difficult... but really strange.
The whole reason was the cable. I found out (only 3 days ago) that when I connect the phone to my cars USB-Port (for charging actually) my phone tells me about an ADB connection. So I though I should try again on my PC... but it didn't work. So I tried it with the semi broken cable from the car (instead of 2 (!!!) different ORIGINAL Sony cables that I tried before)... and it worked. Whyever... no idea. I mean... I tried those Sony cables before... and they always worked... on any USB Port... so no idea why this was the case now.
...sometimes strange things happen.... :silly::silly::silly:
...but thx for your reply! I didn't try restoring before that.
Sorry man, but don't work for me.
My Windows did not recognize the file.
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You can use your own find.exe from here C:\Windows\System32\find.exe
Your fix may have not worked for the other user, but it worked for me. Also running windows 10 64bit. Thank you
failed to copy 'tmpbak\TA.img' to 'sdcard/restoreTA.img': Permission denied
Can anyone help,
I keep getting this error when I try to restore my TA partition. The Rom is the new Sony LP 5.1.1 23.4.A.0.546 FW customized CH rom and I have tried restoring the TA with the bootloader locked and unlocked and still get this same error with Backup TA 9.11. The backup I am trying to restore is from the same phone so not sure what is going on.
Thanks.
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THANKS man for this info. I **** my pants because i use Win10 and got this message. I thougt my backup was ****ed but you saved me.. THANKS
As Linux user I did the backup of the trim area with flashtool as suggested by tamasrepus.
Can somebody confirm, that's all I need to restore my keys (if I want to lock the bootloader later...)?
This is devshafts tool converted for Linux users
http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-de...742762&sig=APONPFmkbtA6wXRL64b8SGIrv_kpe13o-Q
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Backup TA for Sony Xperia
Backup TA can backup and restore the TA partition of the device. When you create a backup before unlocking for the first time, then you will be able to restore to full factory state (including a locked bootloader). This means all DRM keys intact, Bravia Engine working in Album and last but not least your warranty when needed :highfive:.
NOTE: When you did create a backup of your device's TA with another tool or Backup TA v4 or earlier, you are able to convert it to a valid Backup TA package by choosing 'Convert TA.img' from the menu. When you've done this you are able to restore it safely.
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5. Make sure the device is booted in normal mode (the way you normally use it).
6. Run Backup-TA.bat
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A: Yes, you do need root for both backup and restore to work. I would advice to use @DooMLoRD's excellent Easy Rooting Toolkit for this, when not already rooted.
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A: No, this will hard-brick your device.
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Q: Can I restore my TA while running a ROM with a non-stock kernel?
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A: Yes, it will relock the bootloader like it was never unlocked.
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Q: What is the correct file size for a backup?
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Q: Why do multiple backups often differ in size?
A: The TA partition also contains a logging area which changes every time the device boots, which then leads to different compression size per backup file. Nothing to worry about.59I write this post to inform you that I will not maintain this tool anymore. There are a couple of reasons for this.
Nexus owner
Since I bought myself the Nexus 5 I have vowed to never buy a non-nexus device (when Nexus is available that is) anymore. Reason for this is the latest updates of Android, the bootloader which can be unlocked and relocked without having to find locked root first and then make a backup of keys or certificates to still have warranty without questions asked. So another Sony device (or any HTC, Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc for that matter) will be highly unlikely for me.
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Since this project is licensed under MIT, anyone can pick up the maintenance or start their own tool. This thread and their downloads will not be removed, so you can always download the tool for a restore or backup.29ok another update....somehow i managed to go past usb debugging screen. removed the sony pc companion....installed sony z ultra ADB drivers, reconnected the device and started backup TA. it took a successful backup. then I tried to test the back using the option restore -dry run. but after running that function i came up with this error. now what is this? should i ignore this error?
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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