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[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickrick:
I live in the UK and I'm currently on holiday in New York. I converted my m8 to a Google play edition a couple of months ago, so it's rooted with s-off.

Up until now I have had 0 problems with the phone. But after arriving in the US I have absolutely no use of Google services. Email, Play store, maps apps, when I try to use them I just get a "No connection" error. I've tried restarting several times but this makes no difference. I've also tried using Play store via the Firefox browser but although I get access to the store OK, when I try to download any apps, they don't get installed or downloaded.

I have full access and 0 issues with my stock Galaxy Tab S 10.5, but it isn't really practical (or safe) carrying it around when I'm out and about.

A little help or advice would be great.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
@Mods please sticky

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[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
Useful threads which cover the Xperia basics

General Information

General Knowledge about Xperia Phones (some how-to's about the basics)

This was intended for the Xperia Z but covers most things for all current Xperia Phones.

Flashtool for Xperia devices

Flashtool is a Multi-Tool by [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] which is primarily used for flashing Firmware to your device, but includes a whole bunch more neat things.

It doesn't support the Z3 Series yet, but will surely do in near future.

You can download it and get more information on the official website.

How to use Flashtool

You can find a full tutorial on how to use Flashtool here.

How to unlock the bootloader on the Z3c

Find the full guide here.

How to resurrect a soft-bricked phone

Follow the FlashTool tutorial to reset your device to stock.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
Xperia Phones and custom recoveries

For those new to the Xperia line

Xperia Phones don't have a dedicated recovery partition, the recovery is stored in the ramdisk.

It's impossible to flash recovery images via fastboot on stock rom, the recovery needs an extra kernel including ramdisk modifications.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
I have a question for anyone who has been familiar with the Xperia world for a while. With the released of the previous couple generations(Z1/Z1C/Z2), how long after the phone was released was a root method available?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
This greatly differs.

On the Xperia Z there quickly was an exploit,

on the latest (Z1, Z2) there was a long time (some months) no rooting method.

Sonys on 4.4 + are hard to root with a locked bootloader.

However this may or may not change. with upcoming Z3 series.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
For real? I've always heard Sony phones (and Sony in general) are very open to rooting and the open source community. They're international phones after all, with unlockable bootloaders...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
Sony is contributing to the open source community, and is actively helping devs, right.

If you'll unlock the bootloader, rooting will be no problem if there's an advanced kernel with recovery available.

Locked bootloader phones are a pain to root, but i'm sure some devs will gain root, even though it may take a while.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
So if I'm willing to unlock my bootloader...then root will be attainable almost immediately?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dsteppa:
Pretty much yup and you'll also be able to use other kernels.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] endlesstrail:
I know it might be a bit too early, but with respect to rooting, recoveries and custom ROMs, are there any difference between the two hardware versions for the Z3C?

Is it safe to assume that custom ROMs for the D5803 can be used on the D5833 and vice versa? I would assume the bootloaders and recovery would be the same, it's only the Radios being different?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr AM:
Same question

Sent from my GT-I9100 - CM11
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
It will most likely work, it did work on the Xperia Z C6602/6603 too.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
I've added a link to unlock the bootloader for those who are interested in unlocking.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roundabouts:
I assume, from reading threads on the Z1/Z2 models, that we will have to wait for a way to root without unlocking the bootloader before we are able to back up the TA partition, right? I would like not to lose the extra functionality, particularly for the camera, that the TA partition reportedly provides.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maven1975:
Is the move apps to SD option under the storage settings? I know they added it to the Z2.

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxtester:
Are you really sure about that? Can't check it for the Z2 is with my son now, but I have not seen it and honestly doubt it is there. Anyhow, the Z3C does (currently) not have App2SD.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marumari:
Just unlocked the bootloader on my Z3 Compact yesterday. As near as I can tell, everything of importance continues to work: X-Reality still works, TouchID works (and even got an update), and the BIONZ engine appears to be working, as I managed to take an photography at ISO 12800 sensitivity.

I'm not exactly sure what is supposed to break upon unlocking the bootloader, but I'm certainly not suffering any consequences of it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
X-Reality was broken on pre-4.4 firmwares, but not any more on 4.4+.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roundabouts:
What is affected in 4.4+ by losing the TA partition?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
Can't say as my Z3c hasn't arrived yet.

Most likely nothing, maybe bionz image processing, but that's highly unlikely.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marumari:
I unlocked my bootloader and nothing seems to be affected at all. TouchID, BIONZ, X-Reality... they all work just fine. They've come a long ways since the Z1 mess.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novahob:
Any advice on getting into the stock recovery? I've read that when the Sony logo comes up that the notification light should show. However this isn't happening, so any ideas? The phone is on O2 network in case that matters. Thanks ?

Sent from my Z3C
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i7icegy:
Do you guys see an option to run art? I am not seeing it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phositadc:
What is touch id? This ain't no iPhone!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marumari:
Derp! I meant TrackID. :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javierdsv:
I've seen many post regarding how bad is the included screen protector, but none elaborated.

How dull is the display with it? Is it matte?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i7icegy:
Its Matte... I personally like it. Makes the image pop more.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techguyone:
Factory restore, does this not delete stuff on the internal storage too? the option seems to indicate a further step for that. That's not something I've seen before. All previous (non Sony) phones factory reset meant everything not on an external SD card was lost. Am I reading this right? I can factory reset on this phone and not lose data kept internally?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muken:
I

I have not unlocked mine yet but are very tempted since I have some xposed modules I wrote to help me fix stupid lockdown in some banking apps.

Anyway, can you confirm that all camera functions still works, like slow motion video, image quality of low light shots etc?

Edit: The video mode I'm referring to seems to be called time shift video
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marumari:
Yes, Time Shift video still works. And ISO 12800 looks as fine as I think it can possibly get on a sensor of this size.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muken:
Thanks for the info.

So in other words you have still not found anything that doesn't work, which should mean that Sony has improved things since the Z1 Compact?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marumari:
Everything works, except for the warranty. :p It's my understanding that some of their paid video offerings may not work without the DRM, but I'm not sweating that.

I didn't have the Z1, but it's my understanding that they did eventually restore a lot of lost camera functionality to those with unlocked bootloaders, in later updates.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sterankin:
Folks - I've just got the Z3 compact which is locked to O2 UK.

I have checked the service menu and my bootloader is unlock=no.

So this means I cannot unlock the bootloader via the Sony website? Is there another way to unlock the bootloader?

Can I still root my phone without unlocking the bootloader?

Is there a way to easily unlock to any network without ringing my service provider?

Thanks all for noobish questions.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tribemac:
No you can't unlock you're bootloader, and no there no other way. Right now you can't root without unlocking the bootloader probably you gonna be able to root with locked bootloader later on but it usually takes time before that is available.

Skickat från min LG-V500 via Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] janedoe5000:
How do I put a quick question mark with the stock keyboard? I remember it could be done with my old Xperia T but I don't remember how to do it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novahob:
If you go into keyboard settings, then symbols and smileys you can turn on symbols on so question mark is above the letter C.

Sent from my Z3C
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muken:
I just received confirmation from Sony via Anna Aleryd that the image processing algorithms used for low light processing will be disabled without the DRM keys.

Source: https://plus.google.com/103268679734951753634/posts/X6JYNrGAMYP
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burtallicus:
hi guys

i have a question regarding bootlocker, as im planning to get a Z3c to replace my S2.... is there anyway to know if the device is locked or not ?

i plan to get it free of contract from a random store not from a carrier as im not keen to being tied down with a 2 year contract or the carrier bloat.

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreikurs:
Soft-bricked Z3 compact, boot.img flashed, now only ./fastboot works

Hi,

This is my first post here, I hope I did everything alright and according to forum rules.

I rooted four phones bevor this one, however I waited longer after the phones came out to be sure all kinks got worked out. However as it never has been a problem, I seem to have become careless!

I tried to follow this guide

1. unlocked boot as Sony intended (voiding my waranty)

Rebooted, everything seemed to work

2. shut-down, started with usb connected and started to flash this image:

./fastboot flash boot Z3_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-93.img

./fastboot reboot

Unfortunately this resulted in a blank, black screen with backlight on. Switching off/on did only switch off the screen completely and booting again showed me a black screen.

I then hard-reset and started up with usb connected and tried to flash two more images, that I found on this site:

./fastboot flash boot bootZ3monxtest01.img

./fastboot flash boot bootZ3dualmonxtest01.img

.. with the same result.

As a noob, having become careless of years of easy to get root images I made some errors, as this was the first time I ever used anything other than odin with well known model/make of my phone:

a) I did not write down the exact version number and model of my device (fastboot devices shows: YT910WUZ23). There is nothing I can see on the package other than "Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (16GB, Black)".

b) flashed the only .img that was provided, thinking there would be others if this didn't work with all models. If there is a way to backup the original boot.img then I did not do that. I don't know what I was thinking.

Now I need help from more experienced users.

- I can get to fastboot and do i.e. "./fastboot devices" or "fastboot flash boot .."

- "./adb devices" shows nothing, probably because adb is not working in recovery?

From the limited understanding that I have, I have overwritten the Linux equivalent of grub, however there seems no way to reset it to get into the normal boot process starting the yet original kernel. I dare not go on and do something with these stock images for fear of loosing the little strand of connection I still have with the device, namely fastboot.

So help is very much appreciated as I cannot figureout, what " flash stock kernel from stock FTF using standard procedures" means or "It wont damage the phone bcos only boot partition is being flashed. it can be recovered easily by flashing stock kernel from stock ftf." as user monx writes on the same page - he makes this sound simple.

Regards
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreikurs:
resolved

Hi,

Just to wrap this up. I had to download the Stock Image FTF, started FlashTool, set the device into Flash-Mode by shutting down and then, while plugging in the usb cable pressing Volume-Down, then did a complete flash with the downloaded FTF-Zip.

After that I could follow the steps provided here to root it.

It's hard to find the problem, which soft-bricked the device, it could have been the image Z3_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-93 that I downloaded and tried first, it could have been something else. In any case the actual version now is Z3c_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-105.img and works after flashing the FTF-Stock-Kernel.

Everything seems fine. Thanks to the people who uploaded their kernel, the programmers who developed FlashTool and other software - THANK YOU.

Regards
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iruwen:
By going to the service menu (*#*#service#*#* / *#*#7378423#*#*), but only if the device is/can be switched on of course.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burtallicus:
I was asking if there is a way to know before buying it...someting like if I buy it from a carrier without subscription will be locked oposed to buying it from a regular shop wehere the chance of lock is lower
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Notchr302:
Can ypu change the icons in the stock launcher? Sorry if dumb question
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
Not without rooting. Are you rooted?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Notchr302:
Thats what i figured. No im not rooted. Same with scrolling wallpapers? Im trying to keep the backround from moving when scrolling. Maybe i should just stick with Nova.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
Yeah that'd probably be easier.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChiGGz:
Regarding the Home screen, there seems to be a huge gap between the highest place-able icon and the edge of the screen. Anyway to minimize this gap? It looks ugly :/
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AKZam:
Anyone figured out how to set manual mode as the default camera setting? Everytime I open camera its switched back to superior mode again. I have moved the manual button to be first in the mode list but this didn't change anything. Cheers
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Randy05:
Guys, I just bought z3 compact and the camera performance is very poor. I've heard that unlocked bootloader may cause that. How do I check if my bootloader unlocked or locked?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techguyone:
It'll be locked if you bought it new - unless you've unlocked it yourself.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Randy05:
Well, I did check my system info through *#*#7378423#*#* and got results just like in this pic:

i.imgur.com/UU9FJEb.jpg

Isn't suggest that I have an unlocked device?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techguyone:
SIM unlocked maybe, Sony don't supply their phones bootloader unlocked - so unless it's second hand, or you unlocked it yourself it won't be.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Randy05:
Ok, thanks. But my camera still sucks ass. It even has a ****ty framerate in the preview. In Z2 it was nice and smooth, though...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CAL7:
I'm getting a Z3C in a day or two, to replace a 99% non-functional Z1C. I'm able to get into recovery (PhilZ) and nandroid backup, but that's about it - it boots, but no touch screen response. Bluetooth connects and "OK Google" responds, so I can perform functions that are voice-controllable.

Any chance that my nandroid can be used, even partially, to restore my phone data to the Z3C. (I'm guessing it's a different radio and other differences make this impossible. But, the are a lot smarter people than me here. So... ?)

I'll use adb to pull files off the internal sdcard, including the most recent Titanium Backups. Any other suggestions for transferring as much as possible to the Z3C?

Thank you!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iruwen:
If you have a TB backup, forget about NANDroid. Restoring that on the Z3C will not work. If the TB backup is incomplete, you can still extract data from the NANDroid backup.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CAL7:
Thanks. Thinking about it a little more, is there a way to use TB on the as-of-yet unrooted Z3C?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kprse:
Can I set my home screen (launcher) to unlimited scroll ?

If yes , how?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazygeniuslanz:
Does the nylon borders scratched easily?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cleyt64:
Hi everyone i just got a brand new Z3C and this is my 1st Sony phone !

Where is the voice recorder and is there a "note" application in the device please? :confused:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
Bump.

Guys feel free to ask and answer questions right here, this prevents a thread overflood ;).

Sent from my Xperia Z C6603
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] algent:
In the last 48h (since I got the new Play logo and other updates of google's apps) my battery started to drain really fast, like 20% in 4h.

Am I the only one with this issue ?

I also noticed wifi & bluetooth like to shut-down randomly while I didn't enable such feature. This one seem to have been fixed after the 3rd reboot.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leonjun:
Hey guys, i had some serious trouble here. My Z3C is now bricked (I'm not sure whether it's softbricked or hardbricked). The Rom is stock. I plugged the charger (magnetic) from 5pm and I went out for some works, and 3 hours late I returned home and found out that my device couldn't turn on. I've tried many ways like combo VL+ and Power, or Reset Button, but useless. Can you help me with this, thank you so much.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dragon_Slayer98:
Z3 Softbricked

Hi guys i need help.I recently flashed A pre-rooted 5.0.2 lollipop firmware with XZDualrecovery 2.8.10.I switched off my phone at 100% power in the morning but later on when i tried switching it on nothing works.I cannot hard reset it using Power and volume Up button.The yellow button in the sim tray dosent work.The computer doesn't detect it.I cant even boot into recovery to wipe cache.I have searched the internet a lot but all the solutions require you to boot into recovery mode or use adb tools.I am out of options.I am now just leaving the phone on charge for a few hours and hoping it boots up.PLEASE HELP!!:crying::crying:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crewville96:
The stock weather widget wont update my location. It updates time and weather though. All gps and location settings are correct. Tried downgrading, didn't seem to help. Any ideas?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottjb:
Sounds like what happened to me recently. My phone died and I could not get it to respond to anything. I ended up sending it to Sony and they replaced the battery.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weggy101:
Official Lollipop with Root?

For some reason my phone isn't getting the OTA update to Lollipop. Maybe it's because I have root?

I'd like to move the process along by installing an official Sony Lollipop release. Is that possible without unlocking the bootloader? Can I still keep root or re-root after?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nurogo:
Hi,

I have a HTC One that is rooted, and has the problem with the camera (Pink in dark places).

I've have MIUI custom rom, but to return for warranty i need to have the oficila rom.

What do i need to do for restore to the official rom, to turn s-on, and delete all races of a root phone.

I've only changed the software, not the CID.

MY CID is HTC_304.

Thanks for all the help
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkk71:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541082

please post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI and s/n) and i'll check which files you need
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nurogo:
Thanks,

Here is the data of "fastboot getvar all":

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.18.3263.15

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main:

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxx

(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m7_ul

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064

(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000

(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__304

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4232mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

Thanks
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nurogo:
Anyone, please?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
use the 1.28.401.7 RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_...1-27_10-31-1131-05_release_310878_signed-exe/

follow guide linked by nkk71
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkk71:
I thought you said you were S-OFF, but you are actually S-ON, so bootloader can only show RELOCKED

so two choices:

A) Get S-OFF using firewater, rumrunner, or revone

then follow RUU.ZIP method (post #4) in my guide using: RUU Zip M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7

B) RELOCK bootloader (though you may have a hard time with a RELOCKED bootloader for warranty):

fastboot oem lock (to RELOCKED bootloader)

then use the ruu.exe alray linked
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nurogo:
Thanks for all the help.

If I have understood correctly, i will not be able to get s-on after installing the stock rom.

I have to put s-off in order to install the stock rom?

Then to put in s-on, always appears relocked?

There are possibilities to install the stock rom without removing the S-ON?