yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] alex9x:
I reassamble boot.img from downloaded firmware (from sony site, with flashtool) with correct kernel and dt_image from original firmware - the same result! the same usb storage unknown device.

611 have "SoMC Scorpion WINDY"

621 have "SoMC Scorpion ROW"

flashtool log while manipulations...

24/032/2014 23:32:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/033/2014 23:33:08 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
24/033/2014 23:33:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/033/2014 23:33:41 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/033/2014 23:33:41 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
24/034/2014 23:34:06 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
24/034/2014 23:34:06 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_E1C0\[my_serial]	Driver installed : true
24/034/2014 23:34:06 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
24/034/2014 23:34:06 - INFO - - none
24/034/2014 23:34:06 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
24/034/2014 23:34:06 - INFO - - none

What may be problem? Maybe another settings in tablet?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] alex9x:
adb.exe downloaded from site yesterday, this is not adb error - no adb device in device manager, seems that adbd not started on tablet or just asking for permission in a black screen... but when booting normal - adb device OK and no any permission/RSAkey questions.

Normal boot:

25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_51C0&MI_00\7&13ECB37&0&0000	Driver installed : true
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_51C0&MI_01\7&13ECB37&0&0001	Driver installed : true
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_51C0\C[serial]N	Driver installed : true
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - - C[serial]N
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
25/035/2014 00:35:28 - INFO - - none
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] saiarkar:
repack your boot folder with flashtool and then you will get ftf file, when you get this you can flash kernel only with flashtool. If you want to get original boot image, you will need to unpack kernel.sin and then repack as a original boot image. :D
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jvw:
Great news:good: Is it a full root? Not only in adb but all apps can gain root access?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
I have root (normal Chainfire SuperSU) for all apps but it is not possible to mount /system rw. To modify system I have to boot the insecure kernel and make the modifications via ADB.

I am working on TWRP (repacking the version for Z2). It boots with fastboot but same problem as the other kernel image I made, screen is not working... It should be possible to use TWRP from the command line so I will try this:
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
New backup and root method using TWRP

I have repacked TWRP 2.8.1.0 for Xperia Z2 with the stock kernel for Z3TC (SGP611). It can be booted from fastboot and makes it possible to do nandroid backups and install zips from the command line (ADB).

Unlocked bootloader required.

Note: The screen is off/black so it is not possible to use the TWRP touch GUI.

Instructions

Reboot the tablet to fastboot mode

Unzip the boot image and boot it with fastboot

fastboot boot sgp611-twrp-boot.img

Wait for the kernel to boot. NOTHING WILL BE SHOWN ON SCREEN, THE DISPLAY IS DARK.

Start an ADB shell

adb shell

It is now possible to run OpenRecoveryScript commands (http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/OpenRecoveryScript)

To make a nandroid backup to internal storage:

twrp backup SDBOM

Output:

Setting backup options:
System
Data
Boot
Compression is on
MD5 Generation is off
Updating partition details...
* Total number of partitions to back up: 3
* Total size of all data: 3687MB
* Available space: 8672MB

* Backup Folder: /data/media/0/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxxxxxx/2014-11-25--17-06-15/
Backing up System...
Breaking backup file into multiple archives...
Splitting thread ID 0 into archive 2
Backing up Data...
Breaking backup file into multiple archives...
Splitting thread ID 0 into archive 2
Backing up Boot...
Average backup rate for file systems: 13 MB/sec
Average backup rate for imaged drives: 20 MB/sec
[2335 MB TOTAL BACKED UP]
Updating partition details...
[BACKUP COMPLETED IN 267 SECONDS]
Backup complete!
Done processing script file

To install a zip file from root of internal storage, in this case SuperSU:

twrp install /sdcard/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip

Output:

Installing zip file '/sdcard/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip'
Installing '/sdcard/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip'...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
*********************
SuperSU installer ZIP
*********************
- Mounting /system, /data and rootfs
- Extracting files
- Disabling OTA survival
- Removing old files
- Creating space
- Placing files
- Restoring files
- Setting permissions
- Post-installation script
- Unmounting /system and /data
- Done !
Done processing script file

Using this method it is possible to backup the stock ROM and install SuperSU (root).
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] seljean:
Permission denied

Hello everyone

When I do

adb push UPDATE-SuperSU.zip /tmp

it returns

failed to copy: permission denied

Whats wrong? Thnx
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
What happens if you do 'adb shell'? Do you get a root prompt (#) ?

You could also try my new boot image with TWRP, see a few posts back.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
Btw it's better to compile twrp from source for Z3 Tablet :)

Because I saw there is literally no one (well known devs) in here yet.. But good news guys,

I'm getting a Z3 Tablet Compact ;) so cm etc are coming to you guys
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
This is awesome Krab I'm getting excited to know that you here to help us. Now if you don't mind me asking you which one are you getting i hope that SGP621 4G LTE we need help on that one too. Guy's in here are working hard on this tablet SGP611 and they have done a good job so far but we also need to get the SGP621 rooted too. Thank you
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
I'm gonna get LTE one ;) later this week :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
again awesome
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
Of course it is better to compile from source but I did not have time to set up a complete build environment. I did this for me so I could get the tablet rooted and decided to share what I found since there was almost nothing here on XDA about Z3TC.

I suppose the way to get the screen working is to start with the Sony open source kernel on GitHub.

I consider myself a Linux developer but not yet an Android developer ;)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] seljean:
Thnx a lot, that works!

So There is no TWRP or CWM recovery for the device yet, right? SuperSU wants to update and it can't
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
I'm gonna grab one after work, so I'll set up a device tree etc for the tablet :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
Finally SUCCESS :) SUCCESSFULLY ROOTED :)

Firstly I would like to give special thanks to EJDAN for this because I followed his guide on post 25 to successfully root my Device SGP621 :D

So i finally rooted my device with unlocked boot loader

firstly before booting your device into fast boot make sure that you have the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip on the internal root of your storage,

I then booted my device into fast boot and ran the following commands fastboot boot sgp611-twrp-boot.img

then TWRP was successfully installed and my device booted but black screen, now type in command adb shell

then after that i put in the next command which was twrp install /sdcard/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip

now after that has successfully installed all i had to do now was to flash back my original boot kernel SGP621 using flashtool, so i switch off my device by holding the volume up then the power button till you hear the three vibration then you know that your device is switched off,

I opened flash tool and and selected the stock FTF 23.0.1.A.0.167_Generic Uk (SGP621).ftf,

untick appslog, cache and data in the wipe section and in the exclude section tick everything else but bootbundle, partition and kernel and click on flash, once its done thats it Reboot and Congratulations you have successfully rooted your device.

Go to the play store and install the superSu apk and open it

I have attached some pictures of these below

Update; new SuperSu 2.35.zip works fine as well
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Congratulations aand that's to you and EJDAN for your accomplishment

---------- Post added at 07:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:56 AM ----------

Does anyone know if it is possible to back up the DMR keys before unlocking the bootloader
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Klinke:
That is not possible.

So we need someone to find a way to root that device with locked bootloader ...

Gesendet von meinem SGP621 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
dam Im afraid to lose my dmr keys otherwise I would go for it. I have to wait till some one can do it
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
Good to hear that you managed to root your device.

Note that you do not have to flash back your original kernel if you use "fastboot boot" since it does not modify the installed kernel.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
Oh ok thanks for letting me know :good:
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ultima888:
Actually what will we lose by losing the drm keys? I know Z3 the phone will lose some function with the camera, but the Z3 tablet camera is different isn't it?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Okay. For those who have unlocked the bootloader have any of you encounter any issues with anything. Please share any warning or concerns so we know.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] sonnylumley:
Things I have noticed so far are PS4 remote play (which I wish i'd known before unlocking....) and movies on demand doesnt work.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] seljean:
Have made root but still have \xbin unavailible and cannot install busybox and sd fix.

SD Fix error message: Update failed, platform.xml could not be updated
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
What about exposed and gravity box module's customizing stock rom is my main goal besides hacking games and apps
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Bladeinger:
Also here mostly everything is ok with the unlocked and rooted SGP621. Can't install BusyBox by Stericson. Titanium Backup and Xplore File Manager with Root-Access working fine. Now waiting for a full-functional TWRP with graphical interface.

Many thanks to ejdan and eman2001!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
I can not mount /system as rw so this prevents making any modifications to the system partition. This means that for example busybox install will fail. Any modifications to system must be done using the TWRP recovery I posted.

Xposed works fine for me after installing the framework from TWRP. Not all module works but I suppose they are not made for Xperia or 4.4.4. Here are some of the modules I use:

No Lock Home, KitKat SD Card Full Access, CpuTemp in Statusbar, YouTube AdAway.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
we need to get it together guys we need to communicate on how to do it the right way who aver has done it right and it's working share it and guide us on how to do it The right way.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] seljean:
Could you give us a link to Xposed Framework .zip you've flashed via TWRP please? I've installed 2.6.1 apk from Google Play, but

it needs latest version of framework to be installed (Install/Update apk function doesn't work, it must be installed via TWRP, but I didn't find 2.6.1 .zip)

UPD Got it, have to change framework installation way from menu ))
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
Having root and yet still not been able to wirte to sd card or move apps to sd card :( we need to find a way to fix this as this is one of the main reasons of having root, maybe we need a proper CWM or TWRP to flash root properly because none of my rooted apps that uses SD card works it says failed example Foldermount
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
To be able to write to sd you need an xposed module
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] adfurgerson:
Have you tried this?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
I already tried to install xposed module it installed but framework wont update

Have you tried this?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...pp.sdfix&hl=en

Yes i also already tried that and it says failed there is a problem please contact developer :(
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
It should be possible to install Xposed framework and updates to SuperSU using the TWRP image I posted earlier.

For Xposed:

In Xposed installer app, select Framework and set installation mode to "Recovery (flash zip automatically)".

Press "Install/Update" but do not press ok at "Do you want to reboot to recovery now?"

Connect USB and run adb reboot bootloader followed by fastboot boot twrp.img

Wait for tablet to boot to TWRP, install the zip automatically and then reboot.

It is possible to install updates to SuperSU in a similar way.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Z3TC did you get yours yet

Hey Krab did you get your tablet yet we your help. We need root without unlocking the bootloader :confused:
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
Yes, but I unlocked it already so won't work on locked root solution. I'm gonna try compile cm12 after work tonight ;) already prepared a device tree :)

I got the wifi model btw, not the LTE one. I wouldn't use it so waste of money
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
Nice to have you back :good:
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Okay. I hope it could also work on the LTE as well
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ejdan:
I have also the SGP611 Wifi version. Looking at the kernel configs there is not much difference between the wifi and LTE versions:

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621/SGP641 => shinano_scorpion_defconfig
CONFIG_MACH_SONY_SCORPION=y
CONFIG_AD7146=y

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP611/SGP612 => shinano_scorpion_windy_defconfig
CONFIG_MACH_SONY_SCORPION_WINDY=y
CONFIG_ISDBT_TUNER_SMTEJ12X=y

The LTE version has CONFIG_AD7146=y which seems to be a CapTouch controller for capacitive buttons (not touchscreen) but there are none on the device.

The wifi version has CONFIG_ISDBT_TUNER_SMTEJ12X=y which is a Japanese terrestrial TV receiver. I suspect this is an accessory that connects to the USB port.

There may be more differences in the DTB but I am not familiar with how that works.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
It should be possible to install Xposed framework and updates to SuperSU using the TWRP image I posted earlier.

For Xposed:

In Xposed installer app, select Framework and set installation mode to "Recovery (flash zip automatically)".

Press "Install/Update" but do not press ok at "Do you want to reboot to recovery now?"

Connect USB and run adb reboot bootloader followed by fastboot boot twrp.img

Wait for tablet to boot to TWRP, install the zip automatically and then reboot.

It is possible to install updates to SuperSU in a similar way.

Once again thanks Ejdan, I can now move my games to Sd card via folder mount using Kikkat SD Full Access after updating my framework through your TWRP guide, that was one of the main reasons why i wanted root but am still hoping for a proper TWRP/CWM or even a custom rom :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
I recognize the hard work some of you are doing to get this devise fully rooted. but im wondering if we can get more dev people to help us out. I know krabappel it's a recognize developer DOOMLORD it's also a good dev. i'm just saying
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
I already PM doomlord asking for help about two weeks ago no reply :(
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
Doomlord is busy with his private life ;)

Cm is almost compiled :) I'll also make a stock kernel with recovery and full root this week :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
I did too. I wonder. ok..
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
Advanced stock kernel is released: Advanced Stock for Z3TC :)

I'm also uploading SGP611 FTF and deodex patch :p

CM12.0 is compiled, and I'll test it in a minute ;)

Edit: cm didn't fully boot. Will try to fix asap
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Hi there eman2001 tell us how it's everything working for you on your SGP621 Z3TC any problems or concerns about unlocking the bootloader how is the root working for you. The reason I ask is because I have the SGP621 LTE Z3TC and I use it as my primary phone tablet. Please let us know if it's worth it to go for it now or should we wait for later.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eman2001:
Hello, Yes am fully rooted now and with unlocked boot loader, everything that i have tested works fine on my SGP621 , the only thing that not working properly is the playstation app, i know that there is a way around it but i haven't had the time to look into it yet, but am enjoying finally fully rooting this tablet and doing alot of things i couldn't do before on it :) Big thanks to Ejdan and krabappel2548 :good:

P.S the advance stock TWRP recovery kernel works like a charm on the SGP621 :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Have you install busybox and xposed. I have lots of modules that I would like to install. One of my favorite is gravitybox. Have you tried to edit the build.prop resolution to make the icons smaller
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
what do you think about this guys
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jutley:
Not much because it dont work lol.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
Sorry about that. Check the reason of my aditing. I was trying to paste the address but I couldn't but it did at the edited reason box
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
I think people are not trying hard enough to get it right. maybe they're waiting for android 5 lollipop since it's getting close to upgrade and don't want to waste time on kitkat. so probably that's why we haven't had root with lock boot loader.. I think?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Black Dwarf:
AFAIK, Krabappel is the only person working on this device right now. It's only just found its way to the US. We just need to wait a bit for the community to build and we'll be in for plenty of stuff.

Personally, I'm keeping hold until Lollipop, hopefully with multi-user for the LTE version! ;)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jaime4272:
I agree with and I also knew that krabappel is a good dev. I know that from other XDA forums. but what we need is to get this baby rooted without unlocking the boot loader. I know that root is possible but only with unlocked boot loader. I guess we need to wait little longer...
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] moritz31:
Every Android 5 device have multiuser, dont think Sony will remove that feature :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] a user:
err, well. Soney officially stated that they removed multiuser on purpose on the LTE version. Multiuser is already included in 4.4.X (even earlier alreasy). Sony must remove it to ship a device without it and they called it a "feature" for what ever reason.

So actually there is no reason to think that suddently with lollipop they think "oh, NOW we need multiuser on devices with mobile data/sim".

P.S. I'm refering to an answer from sony on a question another used sent to their support asking about why the LTE version has no multiuser support.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] dvdivx:
wrong thread
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Ankorad:
I tried to get unlock Code for bootloader at Sony developer. Waiting for 2 days now, no Mail yet. Whats wrong?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] konsolen:
Thats no problem. Install busybox x. Then open busybox from stericson and click install.

Busybox x write in sbin. Stericson busybox see that, remove it to xbin.

Busybox work.

Then install system rw/ro (free) from liam and click mount system rw.

Fixed.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] D_JWhite:
Any joy with the cm12 build, [MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION]?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] willumpie82:
are there people willing to try this?

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672

apparently you can restore most Sony propertary functions with UB, it seems to work for Z2 and Z3 compact + others, i think most sony firmware is the same over these models
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] D_JWhite:
I'm not going to, purely because I just want CM12 and the proprietary stuff I've lived without since I got the original Xperia Z
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] nerke:
Does this method work for the sgp621?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] WastedJoker:
Device won't turn on after trying to boot into fastboot after lading insecure kernel.

Tried the yellow button to restart, nothing :(
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] D_JWhite:
Can you get into fastboot?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] WastedJoker:
Nope.

When entering fastboot previously the LEd would flash to blue to indicate fastboot (I think) but now the LED doesn't come on at all.

I've tried holding the restart button down fro 10s - nothing

Tried holding the power button down for ages - nothing

Tried holding power + vol up/down for ages - nothing

Tried holding vol up + insert usb cable - nothing

I've even tried doing the above under a strong light source because that worked on some handsets previously.

Nothing happens when I plug it into a/c charge either.

:(

Not sure what happened - all I was trying to do was enter fastboot after unlocking bootloader and then enabling usb debugging.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] WastedJoker:
Well after leaving it overnight I tried pressing the yellow restart button for about a minute. I then left it for 15 and pressed the power button - it powered on.

no clue what was happening to stop it previously!

Edit: I can't seem to enter fastboot mode by pressing vol up and inserting cable though. ADB command works.

Edit2: Now rooted :D
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] WastedJoker:
I'd be more willing to try it if the OP's English was a little better. I'm a bit confused reading it.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] willumpie82:
Thanks that you are willing to try, but to complete these steps you need to understand some basics, the steps supplied by the OP are realy high level.

there are seperate topics/tutorials on XDA for how to unlock the bootloader, use flashtool, flash ftf's. flash kernel+recovery,...

please note that if you are new to this, please take your time, read, read, read. if you brick (chance is low if you follow the steps correctly but still,...) there is no one to blame but you're self.
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] lacoursiere18:
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md5:24e1c4ceac6e2521d2f7bfa7b996ae2d​

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XDA:DevDB Information

Alliance N7105 NE3 Build 1, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note II

Contributors

lacoursiere18, Goldie , txr33

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-11-23

Last Updated 2014-12-05
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] lacoursiere18:
Reserved
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] Surge1223:
Good work!
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] Bubba:
Congrats brother. Nice work

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] sparx:
Bro!! Love the ROM bro but.....

:p

Nice work :D
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] sawdoctor:
Glad to see it's dropped. Think everyone is going to love this rom, it's lightning quick and i can't believe how much customisation there is
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] Blackfyre:
I will give this a try tonight and give my feedback. I'm excited to see something new and innovative here, this ROM sounds promising.

PS Love the little test you have going lol. I guarantee you someone will ask that question.
[Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development] Flashvetrin:
Downloading looking forward to it...