yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
hi , if you cant ger xposed to work and titanium back up . please go to giefroot folder > files , then open ''cmd'' by holding shift + right click and then copy/paste these following codes one after another.

adb push systemrw.sh /data/local/tmp

adb push modulecrcpatch /data/local/tmp

adb push wp_mod.ko /data/local/tmp

adb shell

chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/systemrw.sh

chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/modulecrcpatch

chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/wp_mod.ko

su

cd /data/local/tmp

./systemrw.sh

i hope it helps , goodluck
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jaime4272:
can any devs here to help us with the xperia Z3 tablet compact FW ( 23.0.1.A.0.167 stock SGP621 ) xda forum thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] shardul.phatak:
is this for real !!

can we root our device

without

loosing DRM keys !!?? :silly:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] CAL7:
Great step-by-step guide/reminder! Thanks.

I'm all set to downgrade and go for it. There's been little said about techniques for backing up the .77 data. Any tips or best practices?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] iFlasher:
Yes, it is real!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jarayn:
Ouch!

Off to a bad start, the downgrade with flashtool failed.

Phone is now not bootable.

EDIT: Problem solved.

In case someone else has issue, I was using the global generic download from this thread, MEGA download. I just got the same version from xperifirm and it works. /phew.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] SONY大法好:
do you think this gonna work on android5.0 lolipop？

cause it seems a little complex,i want to do this when lolipop get ready;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] alekthefirst:
Root tool probably wont work on lollipop as the exploit is already fixed on later Kitkat versions
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Open a fresh new thread with these instructions or your efforts will be vain.

This thread is a mess by now...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Matteo Mazzu:
It seems kind of complex to go back to .77 ... Should I wait for an exploit on lollipop when it comes out? My only concerns are rooting now and then not been able to get lollipop.m
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] tribemac:
You got a recovery now so when lollipop is out you can flash a prerooted lollipop rom.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] charliebigpot:
Will flashing an old firmware and rooting delete what's on the internal memory? (I'll backup anyway, but it's just good to know and avoid surprises).
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] easy_mac:
D6616

Does anyone have info as to if this works with the T-Mobile branded z3?

Dang carriers locking down their bootloaders
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] SONY大法好:
no,i mean flash old fw,then root,at last flash lolipop with REC:p
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Stylis10:
I have always found, it is best to assume that when you flash anything to your phone that your internal data and memory is going to get wiped or corrupted in some way (sometimes apps just dont work the same way until you restore data). Always back up and go from there. I used helium to back up all my app data and the computer to back up all others.

All worked out okay for me
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] RayRewind:
This is very nice !
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] charliebigpot:
Definitely, I always backup too :) Well, I'll root this afternoon, so I'll find out I guess ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] clouds5:
Great work guys! I knew I could count on you to eventually make it work! <3
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sgiannouris:
0tw214108f1880040 ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] computeur:
Updated?

Hello, friends

As there is a week that I am not come here, I have not followed the history.

But as I read many smiling posting,

a possibility for the Sony Xperia root Z3 was found ? (with LB method like)

If so can you send a link

(and know to who I send the promised money)

Thank you

and sorry if I don't understand the last posts
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Newt182:
http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Farva0412:
Nope, we are screwed for thine time being and possibly forever.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] GhostRaiderMX:
I don't get it. I mean the people that have root can't update to lollipop since the exploit being used is already patched. So for us D6616 users its not really a total loss.

Whether they can keep root access is debatible as we have yet to see the new update.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] 2mal16:
You can flash a prerooted firmware of lollipop with root. Or a custom one or or or
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Greynet:
Hi i'm having problems downgrading from .77 to .93. I downloaded a zip file of 23.0.A.2.93 Generic india from here for my D6653. I then created an ftf file using flashtool. However when I get to the point where flashtool is "Preparing files for flashing", I get an error and then it says "Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled". Can anyone help me? Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] computeur:
Thank you I saw this one last time
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] abequer:
Hello friends

I've payed my US $10 bounty. Who else have?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Michealtbh:
I paid too
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pricey2009:
You can keep root by flashing a pre-rooted firmware (lollipop or kitkat) in recovery... Easy peasy.

It is much easier to keep root than to obtain it in the first place.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
What is the output of cat /proc/version from T-Mobile Z3?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Farva0412:
I do not know. Is there anything I can do to get these? Anything to help out.

I have seen others with T-Mobile attempt with only failure. I hope and pray I am wrong in us being screwed.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Open cmd in folder files/ and write

adb shell "cat /proc/version"
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ebrious:
Sent Donation

Just sent my donation.

Thanks a ton!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Farva0412:
Getting off work will post asap.

Edit: so do ibgo into my PC and find my phone to do this. A quick step guide or instructions would help. Thank you.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] curiousgeorgie:
Donated

Just donated! $20 as promised +5 for persistence.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] GhostRaiderMX:
C:\Users\User\Desktop\giefroot_v2\files>adb shell "cat /proc/version"

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

Linux version 3.4.0-perf-g0ab9f9a (BuildUser@BuildHost) (gcc version 4.7 (GCC) )

#1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 5 07:22:38 2014

That's what I got on my Tmobile Xperia Z3 D6616
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
PM me your hangout address for test version please.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] computeur:
retried

You retried by ticking the 3 right boxes

with the d6609 it's done
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Huey85:
My $20AUD pledge has been fulfilled and sent to the awesome [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] for his bounty claim.

5BG814733A365080Y
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Farva0412:
C:\Users\Tyler\Documents\files>adb shell "cat /proc/version"

Linux version 3.4.0-perf-g0ab9f9a (BuildUser@BuildHost) (gcc version 4.7 (GCC) )

#1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 5 07:22:38 2014

Thats What I got from my T-Mobile Z3
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
[MENTION=6280758]GhostRaiderMX[/MENTION] just told me that the app on the phone shows "This device is not vulnerable", so it won't work like that. You might be able to flash the system partition from a Z3 to get it work, but I'm not really sure.

Maybe people with Verizon Z3 are more lucky.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sadman Khan:
If you extract that zip file you will get the ftf. You don't have to create it
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mrrflagg:
Donation paid, $32.70AUD ($25 US) I a small price to pay to keep warranty AND have ROOT? Thank you EVERYONE involved

Zurgthe3rd
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
$30 has been donated as promised just now to zxz0O0.

I can confirm the transaction ID privately if needed, but I will not post it publicly.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Kev1000000:
Donated $50 as promised =)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Hushmina:
Donated 5 USD to the dev, not on the list though, just wanted to support! It's so awesome that i finally got root on my device! :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Greynet:
I noticed that the contents of the zip file resembles the files inside the prepared folder in flashtool. Can you tell me how to flash the firmware? There seems to be no .ftf file inside.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] XSYLUS:
Confirmed Working D6603???

It seems this is confirmed working on the Z3 Compact 5803, but has anyone confirmed it working on Z3 D6603? I've got to the point of running the install.bat which successfully installs the .apk, runs the exploit, and reboots the device. However, once I install superuser.apk it says there's no su binary and the root checker app says I'm not rooted.

**UPDATE** Got it to work! It seemed there was an issue with the install.bat file exiting early instead of completing the process.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] copywizard:
i got a small question i can,t figure out my self i have read all threads about this amazing new root development but i see everyone using a D5803 instead of a D6603 so i was wondering i have a D6603 T-mobile branded on .77 and i would like to know if it is possible to follow the "giefroot" tutorial for my branded D6603 when i use flashtool to flash a .93 (tmobile branded) firmware to my D6603 and then root is and then flash back the .77 (tmobile branded) firmware?

i ask this because i have read something in this thread about t-mobile branded phones not being able to be rooted or maybe i misread?

any help is much appriciated and THX alot for giving us this root methode!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hrsa:
Paid my part of the bounty :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] TiMiN8R:
Could we try to keep this thread about the bounty? Any questions about the root method, supported models, etc., belong in the giefroot thread.

On-topic: I did not pledge beforehand but I did donate $ 10 to [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]. I was about to unlock my BL when this came along!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I want to thank everyone who donated something :) This is really awesome and makes me happy. I hope you enjoy root.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] IrixSystem:
Thank you for your hard work.

20$

Confirmation number: 8F978463W0157210G.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Dsteppa:
Are you also working on Root for the Z3 if I may ask?

I don't have the device (Z3C here), but I bet that there are plenty of people with the Z3 also waiting for root :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
It should actually also work on Z3.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Dsteppa:
Thanks for the fast reply :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Dijk:
Yesterday, I rooted my Xperia Z3 Compact successfully with your giefroot method.

Thank you and everyone else for the effort and time invested in this.

I sent you a donation of ~15€ ($17) as promised - the transaction code ends with 4651362E.

Model: D5803

Firmware: 23.0.A.2.98 (not updated for a long time)

Customization: 1289-4696 (Unbranded Germany)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cartoon23:
Z3 and Z3compact locked bootloader root is here guys please have a look

it works for version 23.0.1.A.5.77

http://www.android.gs/root-for-locked-bootloader-sony-xperia-z3-z3-compact-finally-made-available/

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58395100&postcount=71
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Jiyeon90:
Anyone know if this works on the z3 tablet?

23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Nesousx:
Thanks a lot for the exploit.

Donated , transaction ID : 10D03130YW318671Y.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nlohani:
D6633

Can any D6633 user who has succeeded to root help giving link to the required firmware please?

I have 23.0.F.1.82 and Kernel 3.4.0-perf-gfffd2fd

getting 'not supported' error on running the batch file.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I have not yet added .82 support but I will do it in the next few days.

http://xdaforums.com/z3-tablet-comp...der-sgp621-t3013534/post58438218#post58438218
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] munjeni:
Anybody help me with QSEECOM_IOCTL_SEND_MODFD_CMD_REQ ??? I am stuck at:

Since qseecom driver need app_id argument in command QSEECOM_IOCTL_SEND_MODFD_CMD_REQ and returning fail if app_id is 0, I realy have no idea how to change app_id argument! Anybody want to help me with this?

Edit:

More info and allso my source code is here -> http://xdaforums.com/note-4-att/general/galaxy-note-4-root-progress-t2961974/post58462049

Hope I get help from somebody.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lordzurp:
Well done guy !

bounty paid and root in progress :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] wars045:
i no have money, can only ~ 6.5 $

9L903438V9869884P

cheers
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] munjeni:
I am working all for free, this is my hobby and NOT hobby for earning any money! Hope somebody like me help here.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] rennelaus:
donated 20,.-€ as promised. Thx!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nosklo:
Paid my pledge

I just paid the value I pledged ($10) using paypal.

Thanks for the nice work!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jakobxxl:
Thx, good to hear. I get right now the info for a system update from Sony. Lollipop or closing the hole?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sxtester:
This hole has already been closed and exactly the reason why you need to downgrade to an earlier FW version in order to obtain root. The good news is, by flashing a pre-rooted FW via recovery (search for "PRFcreator" by the same genius that made root happen and "XZDualRecovery" by [NUT]) you can keep/obtain root on any FW version you want, now and in the future. :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] espaciosalter20:
This moment, this very moment when I wanted to know more about coding... I wish you could find some help soon, because I really wish more root ways besides that, newer firmware still needs root

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] g-droid:
Does this even work for the Sony Z3 Tablet Compact -SGP621?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] geronimoid:
I am a little drunk tonight after my friend's engagement party...

Therefore I raise my meagre but willing contribution to $30. Good luck to the devs! (and to my friend, he'll need it) :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pyres:
Thank you all, guys. I've just updated the thread and we're near the 2k mark! Let's go :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Huey85:
This looks promising. Add me in for $20AUD
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Gobiastard:
Count me in for 20€ D6603
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] biggrz:
$20 USD

let's do this!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spyvsspy:
i doubt this will help..

but if there's even the slightest chance.. count me in - 20$.

Xperia Z3 Compact D5883
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] khalisz:
Great thread!

Hello,

Please put me for 10$. :good:

Xperia Z3 Compact D5803.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vittogn:
Great initiative

I'm in for $ 20 (Sony XPERIA Z3 D6603).

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lordzurp:
I'm in for 10$ !
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] minijaws:
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/51

Just thought this might be of help for anyone interested. not a full root exploit but in the right direction and it might work on the z3/c
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Swordsman_NL:
Happy to commit to a $ 50 (USD) contribution
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] andyneouk:
Count me in. £10 (GBP)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bilboa1:
I wonder if uid 1000 has access to that stuff (should check.. ;) because http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/51
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jjpro45:
That would be awesome! Can't wait for a LB Root Method :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Aldo6:
Is everybody too generous and rich or maybe I'm too damn poor?

I'm fully committed to giving 5 USD and my unconditional love and admiration.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sununs11:
Good news! [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jjpro45:
BTW I'm in. I pledge 10€ (Xperia Z3)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lgrangeia:
'system' user (UID 1000) does not have access to TA partition. TA partition is only readable by root. I checked.

If we find a way to escalate system to root we'll have a working exploit.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FSRBIKER:
Count me in for $20
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pyres:
Thanks guys, our bounty keeps growing :D

...aaaaand we're

past the 2 grands mark!!!

Congrats everybody, let's hope somebody notices us soon
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] The Transporter:
Hello,

I own a D5803, the build number is 23.0.1.A.5.77. I haven't modified anything and the bootloader is not unlocked, it's an untouched phone.

If I root my Z3C, I will unlock the bootloader and lose some features due to the DRM, I know it.

Now I also know that we can restore the DRM but I'm a bit afraid of doing it, I don't want to lose features.... but I also want root :)

I would like to have a bit of feedback from people who already does it (root + DRM flash).

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
If you unlock the bootloader, you need to backup your /TA partition before that. This is where your DRM keys for your device are located. Unlocking the bootloader erases these keys. They are unique to your device, so using someone else's will hard brick your device. If you make a backup before you unlock, then you can always restore later when you want.

1. Root

2. Install custom recovery

3. Backup /TA

4. Put your backup in a very safe place (multiple cloud storage accounts)

5. Unlock the bootloader using Sony's official instructions

6. Flash any custom ROM for your device, such as CM12

7. If you ever need to restore your DRM keys, you will need to flash a stock ROM for your device through flashtool

8. AFTER flashing the stock ROM, relock the bootloader while restoring your DRM keys. You cannot have DRM keys and and unlocked bootloader at the same time.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] The Transporter:
Wow, so, it's fully possible to have all the functionnalities of the phone on .77 and have root then ?

If yes, it seems that the manipulation is not that easy to do, I will probably do it at home tonight.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
You can have root WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader. Use the giefroot tool to gain root access first. After you have root, install a recovery. After you have recovery, backup your DRM keys. After you backup the keys, you can do whatever you want.

Once your /TA is backed up, you can unlock the bootloader and flash a non-stock ROM, such as CM12. You can also choose to keep the bootloader locked and stay on the stock firmware with root. It's up to you. You will keep root through all OTA updates except Lolipop, but since you have a custom recovery, you can simply flash update zips that other members post, thereby retaining your root access and getting the latest firmware updates.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] angelohb:
Sorry if this is a stupid question ... Using ES Explorer I can write in the external card. Using Xplore File Manager I can not. Is there any procedure to solve this? I've done the Root procedure and then upgraded to A.5.77
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58421919&postcount=9

try this hop it helps
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FSRBIKER:
$20 Bounty Pledge Paid, Transaction # 5TX719021K711941G
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] espaciosalter20:
In fact, we don't actually need to install custom recovery for backup TA partition, just use the tool named Backup TA (search in here or with Google) and you're ready to go...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
Right. It isn't needed for the DRM backup, but it is a bit silly to not install it, considering there is no recovery at all, and it opens the way to a plethora of mods available.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pistachio20:
hi i am sorry if some of my questions have been asked before but i have participated and followed this thread and see no clear answer.

does this method work on the t mobile D6616?

i have a newer firmware then the .77 can i downgrade?

is there a step by step tutorial for the method for newbs like me?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
hi broo . hope it helps you :)

http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pistachio20:
those are very detailed instructions lol thank you. i read every post but none mention whether the method works on D6616 the only reason i am so afrain is it is my first time rooting my first android phone and don't want to brick in the process. so at the risk of being redundant does this method work for t mobile z3 D6616?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
There is no root on the T-Mobile Z3 or the Verizon Z3v. Both of them are running a higher firmware version that has the exploit patched up.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pistachio20:
well that sucks royally! and if i follow the instructions and attempt a downgrade will i brick my phone? or did the t mobile variant just never recieve the .77 firmware?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
Unfortunately, there is no lower firmware to downgrade to. Others have already tried flashing firmware from different models onto the T-Mobile model, with no success.

The Verizon model is a Z2 in terms of hardware, so no one should be flashing any Z3 firmware to that thing.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pistachio20:
sincerely thanks for your help even though it completely crushed me!

do you think there will ever be a root for my phone or should i sell and buy a z3c? (i am patient)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cajunflavoredbob:
If I were you, I would get an international model Z3 or Z3 Compact. The T-Mobile Z1S took ages to get root.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pistachio20:
thank you so much!! i really do appreciate all your help and your fast response in replying.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sxtester:
So the lesson learned is: never ever buy a carrier branded / specific version of a mobile (again). No matter the (small) amount of money one could save.

Can't tell you how happy I am to have a rooted D5803 now. It's anyways been a great phone and now it turned just plain perfect.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Nickcer:
thanks for root. Sent $ 50. Confirmation number: 93R17649L64467622
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] frsp2:
Z3C international has been rooted successfully. Five euro is sent on top of the bounty.

Thank you.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] E66666666:
Root indeed confirmed. Thanks, whole team! zxz0O0 got donated $15.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vittogn:
Donation done!!

$ 20 as per my promise!

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] AdiSimpson:
rooted and paid 20$, thanks for making a great phone even greater :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Pistachio20:
no honestly if i got a tmobile GS5 there would be no problem rooting. its just more annoying with sony products. i love their lineup but they don't support us enough :/
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sxtester:
Well, you'd have completely different problems with a GS5 then. :D

On a more serious note, agree, this kind of IP protection (which -in it self- I do understand) is surely not giving the best user experience. Hope Sony would find different measures to protect their stuff.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] maikoandres:
Hi friend [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] I am new to the forum and my English is very poor, my mother tongue is Spanish . I have had my Sony devices Tx , Zl, Z1 , Z2 and Z3 my present , and had never gone two months without root ( were the two most lasgos and frustrating months with my Sony devices without root).

My question : I was not on the list to donate , but dear friend zxz0O0 deserves donation.

How I can donate? I am new and do not know how, someone I East?

Greetings from Uruguay (America Latina) friend [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] and again thank you very much .
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] GeramanX:
Ve al perfil del desarrollador y ahí viene su cuenta de correo para las donaciones.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] maikoandres:
Thanks friend
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] theskig:
I rooted with success my Z3 Dual D6633 with this tool and I donated 10$ as promised via Paypal. :cool:

Thanks so much to zxz0O0 and to all others XDA members who helped me for many useful things. ;)

What a big nerd family! :good::good::good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] quietsche:
Subbr Sache! Danke! :victory:

Also not on list but sending 15$.

Keep on good work!