yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spyvsspy:
i've uploaded flashable ZIP. (D58xx_23.1.A.0.690_R4C_Generic-Root-XZDR2.8.3modified-SuperSU.zip )

based on the R4C lollipop release, i've modified the recovery according to some thread on the Z3 page (added the release string to the script)

root is working , including system write permissions, but the recovery still aint working (waiting for a fix)

mega.co.nz/#!QAwkRYaK!Ruj5BxRlWbh7uZ_Y3_eCd9Ytg7mbaRemvdul6_21Hic
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
Please if i understand well you rebuild a zip with SuperSu included and also Recovery (this with some string ?!)

1 - where you have read which script use for this ??

2 - after build the zip you put into internal memory, full-wipe and flash ?....

3 - the link is not valid

Thank

Hispa
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Xani.e:
2 - update works without full wipe
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] wind0zer:
Could you refresh my memory as to what option(s) I must

uncheck

in Flashtool to simply upgrade & keep old settings?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sean09:
Delete your post where you quote the massive first post. At least put some effort in to read what people write.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
Ok no Full Wipe, but also no wipe cache and dalwik ?

So In this way you remain with previous settings and app ?

Thank

Hispa

P.S.

I read that flash lollipop it's advise full-wipe
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boinero:
Thanks it worked like magic, the app owner don't even know how to explain things to layman understanding, tho he has done a very great job and doing... Thanks once again
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kai604:
Had the same issue this morning, you just need the newest flashtool version 0.9.18.5 (from flashtool.net) and it works.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] DagsJT:
Not sure I'm getting the 4G symbol, or the data connection, now I've flashed the Nordic FTF.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nizarnoor:
... I don't think that's advisable...?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] km8j:
Could someone provide clear information on if these unbranded lollipop versions work in the US correctly? Is root needed? What is the necessary upgrade path? I.e., .93, .77, etc. Is wiping needed?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] fretka963:
Can you please share with me the steps on how to create this prerooted tft ? Or link to the webpage or something ;)

Thnx :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] AlexS_xda:
http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343

Starting with Number 27 to 32 ( leave out 30)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ImaITGuy:
Yes you can install Baltic or Nordic on US 5803 model

Yes - You can install EITHER the Baltic or Nordic Lollipop on the US Z3C 5803 and it will work without any issues. I did this yesterday on my phone ( was running rooted 4.4.4. ). Had no issue just running the upgrade using the instructions found on this site via the Flashtool.

The only item I will point out is that these firmwares will only show you the 4G icon and not the LTE icon - I am on AT&T Network in North Carolina - After running several speed tests I can say that the symbol is just that, I am getting LTE speeds ( 36mbps x 18mbps ). Same test on an iPhone4 only reports roughly 18mbps x 7mbps

You can safely flash now and then flash again when the rollout hits the US - that will provide you with the LTE symbol and whatever sony bundled apps that are going to be rolled into it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
You need also to delete apks (folders) under: /system/etc/product/applications

Btw, how did you get system mounted as rw? adb shell > su and command?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boinero:
pls am getting this RED notification on flashtool, pls what should i do people
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spiaggefredde:
if the problem is related to what you have quoted, have you tried the suggested solution?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boinero:
pls see image
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] fretka963:
I did that, but that only creates zip file. Is there any way I can get a ftf from it?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It's just a matter of what the 4G/LTE is called in that country. Just a different symbol, don't worry ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FaceBeppy:
first I flashed 'D6603_23.1.A.0.690_R3C_Customized BAL_1288-5530.ftf' on my Dutch unbranded z3c, it booted, but the screen stayed black. Then I flashed it with 'D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic_Generic.ftf', and everything is working.

things I noticed, the playstation app isn't there anymore, all the other bloatware is still on there. Photos and videos you make with Sony's cam can be saved to the SD card (don't remember that was possible before). It doesn't fully recognize all the music and photos I have on my SD card, can't play my music yet.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Roksab:
Hi

I tried to flash (5.0.2) my z3c, but ftf is encrypted?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lukasdm:
Already in Europe?

Does anybody received the update in Europe?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
In my opinion, Nordic and Baltic areas are in Europe... :P

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PeppeBove:
doesn't work on my D508, stuck on sony boot logo, no more :(

maybe it work only on your D588?!?

in any case, can you show us how do youmake system write permission works?

thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lukasdm:
I mean central Europe, mr. Precise ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boinero:
Dude pls help me out, how do i make this work, i mean the image about my flashtool below
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Flashtool works with FTF files, so what's your point? :rolleyes:

Read "intructions for beginners" within the very first post.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] claudioth:
hello

hello. I have a sony xperia z3c D5803 and want to upgrade to 5.0.2 but that does not mean (1288-5411) and where I can see my CELL, this phone was bought Latin America. I work some of which appear on the page?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] alonsoe:
Pls help, i can flash the firm 5.0.2 in my D5833?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Roksab:
Problem was with jdownloader, it add some encryption to the file.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Open the phone dial pad and press *#*#7378423#*#*, then tap on Service info > Software info and read the number under "Customization Version".

You can, but it's not recommended due to different basebands.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] claudioth:
My Customization Version is (1292-2218_R1B)I can not update or one of those in the page? or I can do
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] luminoso:
why doesn't md5sum of Nordic #2 and #3 (1288-5411) match?

Both downloaded using mega. According to XperiFirm there is only one

Nordic 23.1.A.0.690

version available.

cf6c6f311f1ceb323afc5351b807186c D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB.ftf
1c09a3395899eb1887d065939c07d388 D5803_23.1.A.0.690_R9C_Customized_NCB.ftf
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boinero:
pls help me out, how do i make this work, i mean the image about my flashtool below, I want to get this 5.0.2 already
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spiaggefredde:
boinero, repeating the same question over and over again won't help you solve your problem. actually, quite the opposite.

if nobody answered yet is probably because people do not have a solution yet, or your question maybe can be solved searching in the various threads. but you don't have to worry, people here don't look just at the last page of each thread, so there's no reason to repost the same question three or four times a day :) and most of all, you are not gonna die if you'll get lollipop a bit later then expected (I've waited for three months :P )

now, I don't have a lot of experience with Flashtool but if it says that it cannot delete the folder, why don't you try to delete it yourself?

also, have you read the Flashtool thread?

Maybe it's simpler than what I think, and others will help you, but if the issue still occurs I would try to reinstall the tool, just in case.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It comes from Dominican Republic, brand "Claro".

5.0.2 is not available yet for that customization, you can wait... or flash any other customization for D5803 ;)

#1 and #2 match because were made by the same guy

#3 was made by another guy

So I guess it's ok.

I bet you're on Win 8... I don't know how to help you out, but if you find a machine with Win 7 it's far better...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boinero:
It's helpful, thanks, i will goto the thread..
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] war1:
First of all, there are a tutorial and some faq for who is not already confident with Flashtool and the Xperia world in general. You know, before becoming experts we have been all noobs. ;) For me this forum is not for noobs

you can download only the last two firmwares for any item, well, what happens if the last 2-3 firmwares suck for a huge bug and you want to go back to an older firmware? :confused: The last firmware is always de best firmware for many reasons

XperiaFirm works now, but are you sure for the future? If it stops working for any reason (i.e. Sony changes download system), you can always come here :pNever stop because Sony PC Companion does the updates with that servers
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kandelai:
New firmware for Xperia Z3

This was reported today that new firmware for the Xperia Z3 has been announced with the following updates;

- Android 4.4.4 KitKat including latest enhancements and security updates from Google.

- Updated and improved camera experience.

- Improvements to Google+, Google Voice, Contacts and music streaming.

- Latest versions of all Sony apps.

- Latest bug fixes, optimizations and improvements.

No mention of the Z3 Compact though.

Ultra Latest Firmware 23.0.A.2.108 And 14.4.A.0.155 Certified
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] gadgetman04:
Sorry for asking this but what is the purpose of this? I know about rooting a phone to get accessed to the while phone. Do these firmwares just replace sony's UI?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It's useless, I just love to waste my time this way. Anyone has his own perversion. :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Device: D5803

Customization number: 1289-4465

Firmware: 23.0.A.2.93

Country: United Kingdom

Brand: EE (Orange+T-mobile)

Download:

https://mega.nz/#!5VEAhJwY!JXvwj_55oP1Kf6tYMmEyRQFtLlEfRuVRwB4r9YWLuWA
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Dreamslacker:
If you bought your phone from overseas (or asked someone overseas to buy it for you), the installed language packs/ keyboards might be different and not what you need for your region.

Flashing the appropriate FTF for your region would give you the correct keyboards/ language packs.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dkionline:
23.0.1.A.1.43 certified for D5833.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Huey85:
doesn't really mean anything until we see an FTF file available for download from XperiFirm..

there have been plenty firmwares certified but never released.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zike47222:
can i use flashtool on unrooted Z3? i need a sorta quick answer.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] desertflyer:
Yes.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zike47222:
Thanks so much for the quick reply.. im doing long distance flashing and dont have alot of exsperiance..
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Third line of the opening post: "No root needed"

Read before asking, guys :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] xerophyll:
say...what happened to the build 23.0.a.106 for the z3 compact? heard rumours few weeks ago but havent seen it being released? anyone care to share the update?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
.106 was certified one month ago, but hasn't been released yet... and I guess it will never be :(

Wait for the next certification or just install .105 UK
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] OMEiAM:
Is the latest USA build for the D5803 as up to date as the UK one? If not, now that people are receiving their USA Z3 Compacts, will there be an updated one? Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] BobbyHenceMcGee:
Use XperiFirm or the Flashtool (Devices > Check Updates) to find out.

I find the European updates come significantly faster than the USA and AUS is even slower in it's updates so if you're a stickler for having the very latest then grab whichever one is higher in the OP that correlates to your device.

But to be honest with no change logs available (as far as I could find) I don't see any point to updating unless you're experiencing problems because the updates are clearly very small changes.

By the way, I noticed your SIG says you came from the OPO. I was actually in the pre-order for one and decided to cancel in favour of getting a Z3C. I'm glad I did, how are you finding the Z3C compared to the OPO?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spyvsspy:
confirm working :) (Brazil generic)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] wind0zer:
Z3 rom news... Sony to beta test Android 5.0 Lollipop release in Sweden | Xperia Blog
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] OMEiAM:
I love my Z3C. The only problems I am having are that when I put the phone to sleep and wake it back up the lockscreen wallpaper is black for one second. Also, I feel like the speakers could be improved in a software update, so that's what I'm hoping for. I love the size of the Z3C. It's refreshing to own a phone with current specs, but a smaller size than most of the competition. The only thing I really miss on the OPO was CyanogenMod. Luckily I find Sony's skin over Android to offer more functionality rather than being an annoyance.

In regards to flashing a US firmware, the reason is only because in the US 4G = LTE icon and in the UK 4G = 4G icon. For some reason I prefer seeing LTE when I am using LTE. I just don't want my phone to be buggier or slower/worse because of it being an older firmware, although I'm not sure when a new one for the USA is coming.

---------- Post added at 04:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:43 AM ----------

So if I flash this, my D5803 with unbranded UK firmware will have the LTE icon instead of 4G? Also, is the latest UK firmware (.105) much better than the one you provided? Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spyvsspy:
so i've just updated to the latest Brazil firmware (4.4.4 / D5833_23.0.A.2.106_BR_generic)

since i don't have root.. can i edit/extract the TFT file in order to remove unwanted system application before i flash it ?

anyone have experience with such a method ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spiaggefredde:
just looking at the most recent pages of that thread you see that there's people who have some issues with the "move to folder" thing like you, with the last version (the one that you are using). in the meantime you can try with an older version, maybe someone here could confirm this issue or suggest you what to do
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spyvsspy:
i have D5833, the FTF i used was originally for the D5803, but it works perfectly on my phone aswell.

what i did was:

go back to old fw (.93)

root it

dualrecovery

boot into recovery and flashed the zip i created with PRFCreator with the latest SuperSU and the lightly modified version of the recovery - which i dont think did the trick.

cleaned cache/dalvik

and thats it.

can remove system apps and so on , but recovery still not working so im not be able to try xposed :(

1 i found the script in the Generals section on the Z3 (NOT COMPACT) thread there is a generic lollipop version there you can look it up. it just add the build string to one of the shell script , you can look for your self aswell.

2. didnt full wiped, just flashed it and cleared cache/dalvik afterwards.

3. the link is valid here :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
thank but i search on http://xdaforums.com/z3/general but i don't find this "generic lollipop version"... can you show me ?

Thank again

Hispa
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pacer89:
:confused:I flashed the Baltic unbranded and everything is fine on my bell D5803 - only thing I noticed is even after putting in the proper APN settings and getting full 4G signal, in the pulldown menu it shows "no service", when I clearly have full service.......
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] antonio.talamo:
i had same issue (but i'm in italy). reboot don't fix it... but, (yes sound stupid) try to put airplane mode on, then off.... for me worked!!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] djrexy:
How to disable "Data cellular traffic is disabled" notification. Every restart phone i got that message. In kitkat i use Xposed DTN disabler but Xposed not work on this firmware at this moment.

Anyone know how to disable?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bluspring00:
Can I flash an unbranded firmware over an branded one? I have a branded Orange Z3C and I want to flash 23.1.A.0.690 - Unbranded - NORDIC (1288-5411). Is this ok? Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Rawkraven:
Hello XDA Devs,

I just flashed the first Unbranded Nordic firmware that went live for the D5803. Everything went well with the installation, but I can't seem to get a Mobile data connection.

I live in Canada, using Rogers I and imported the D5803 from Clove UK. Do I need to wait for either the USA or UK firmware variants to be released in order to connect to my data, or is there another way I can get my data to work on the Unbranded Nordic firmware currently installed?

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] KWoods41:
Oops.

---------- Post added at 03:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:52 PM ----------

Head into your APN settings and put in the following:

Name: Rogers

APN: ltemobile.apn

Proxy/Port/Username/Password/Server: [not set]

MMSC: http://mms.grps.rogers.com

MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS Port: 80

MCC: 302

MNC: 720

APN Type: *

That worked for me on the 5803 for Rogers.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JCBomb:
Have you tried using the ""Internet Settings" function inside of Wireless & Networks -> More ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] KWoods41:
That doesn't seem to be working for Rogers at the moment. I had to manually input the APN settings.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dyndragon:
FWIW, I used flashtool and unchecked data and cache so it doesn't wipe data. Upgraded just fine.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pacer89:
That's never worked for me even with 4.4
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Rawkraven:
Thanks for the advice. Adding the APN manually was the first thing I tried, and while it does seem to work (I can make and receive phone calls, access the internet with my WIFI off), It says I have No Service when I pull down the quick toggles.

Also, I am not sure if this was intentional, but the 4G icon is displayed further away from the data icon than it was on KitKat.

Yes! I tried that during and after the setup process, and it failed both times. I get a prompt asking me to select between Rogers and Fido and it just simply fails to retrieve the information.

I have tried factory resetting the phone twice now, no luck.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lamducthien:
Yes
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zander21510:
has anyone been able to mount system in R/W? Can't use some root apps without it and the usual fix doesn't work (mostly because no recovery for lollipop)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pezza10:
I have the D5833 version and I know it is not recommended to flash anything from the D5803, but could any irreparable damage be caused to the phone or would flashing the correct firmware once it is released fix any issues?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] el_fidel:
can anybody supply me with the checksum for the global unbranded 23.0.A.2.93? my internet is kinda shaky :)

edit: nevermind, I downloaded it 3 times and got 3 times a md5-hash of 66bcfabd113bea08de39a06fff9a28a8
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] fasho:
me too any help please
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
If the difference is only with the baseband, you can revert by flashing a correct firmware.

If the difference is also within the kernel, you could damage your phone irreversibly. It doesn't matter if somebody has already tested it and he's had no issues. It can fry something at any time. Period.

The problem is that at the moment nobody knows if the kernel between the two models is actually the same.

In fact, those developers working on z3c kernels like AndroPlus and [NUT], always build two different kernels: one for D5803 and one for D5833.

So, do you want to take the risk? Your choice.

My opinion is that it's really NOT worth and I suggest you wait for the right firmware which will be released in the next few days.

We're not children anymore, we can learn to wait. Right? ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pedro5148:
kkkkkkk

ok, I'll wait ...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pezza10:
Okay you make a good point, I guess I can wait... :p

I'll just be checking every time I sit down at my computer ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
I have some problem after install exposed framework and after a continue bootloop i must reflash LolliPop Firmware, all come back normal but i lose root.

So to have again root, the way to follow is using flashtool flash kitkat firmware and after repeat all procedure to install root, recovery etc ???

Thank

Hispa

P.S.

Before update to Lollipop i backup with PC Companion firmware, that was kitkaat with root and recovery.

If i make a restore, i come back directly to kitkat, root and recovery ???
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Irthu:
cannot download the firmwares

hello!!! is anyone else having an issue in dowloading the files of Mega?

I tried using chrome as well as firefox I cant open the final link page.

any idea?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] adamharrisuk:
Am i better to wait until Sony officially release the update or is it the same difference?

Is the Nordic or Baltic one better for a UK handset?

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MGuDiM:
No, there is no difference. If you aren't sure how to flash it, just follow the guide on xperiablog .net
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
....no help ???

Hispa
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sean09:
Hi guys,

I got the pre-rooted zip previously posted "D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted", however, I seem to recall noting that it doesn't properly provide system r/w access, which means down the road when the dual recovery for locked bootloaders is available I might have trouble flashing it to my phone. Is there a pre-rooted zip that provides proper root access, or is it easy enough to fix? I just don't want to be in a situation where I have to go back to KK, root, upgrade, and do it properly again!

EDIT - it appears the recovery needs to be updated to apply the fixes for the system to be RW after flashing. I have posted in the dual recovery thread to confirm if the recovery has merged these changes yet.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
I've created a pre-rooted fw with latest SuperSU and Dual Recovery (2.8.3), and just after first boot up, system was already mounted as r/w by default... WITHOUT change/merge anything else!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] optic-XPERIA:
D5833!! i need lollipop in my Z3C): :banghead:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
You can wait until now. So why you can't wait some more days? Just calm down...

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FlashGPL:
Flash Z3 Compact from Mac

Hello guys,

I'm sorry if this question has already been answered somewehere, but I haven't found it. Is there any SAFE way to flash the stock firmware from Mac? I don't have a Windows machine around, and I really want Lollipop on my Z3C. By the way, by "safe" I mean everything that was mentioned in the first post (not loosing warranty, saving the keys not to deteriorate camera etc.).

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
Please advise me... i try to downgrade from LolliPop 5.02 to KitKat 4.4.4

So with FlashTool i select flashmode, after select firmware D5803_23.0.A.2.98_Generic IT.ftf and uncheck Data and Cache because i want maintain settings and data.

The flash is ok but when i power on phone go in bootloop ?!?

Thank

Hispa
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Yea it is, there's FlashTool for Mac. I don't have Mac, so I don't know if there are any differences from the FlashTool fof Windows. Just check it.

Imo is the problem, that the Lollipop is so different, so KK can't load data from Lollipop. But you can backup data and settings with Sony PC Companion app. Works for me at least for upgrading.

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] serajr:
You're absolutely right!!