yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] llawen:
When you added "backup" to the three SPR_ files. Did you put it just as you wrote it, "backup" or is it .backup. Ive tried both ways and cant get the echo roms to stick. I did rename echo roms with prefix SPR_ I did move the echo roms to system/media.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] JoeBear1975:
Maybe that what I'm doing wrong. Now my damn net is down again. We better not have to pay anything for this month, lol. I'll give what you said a try.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] llawen:
I gave up for now. My eyes are hurting, lol. I just flashed epic splash again. Ill try more later.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Blakestr:
You mean the echo boot animations, not roms.

I literally added the word backup to the filename right after the extension... So it makes it look like there is an extension called qmgbackup. If it is easier, move them out of the media directory...
[Sony Xperia E3] kakobr:
Direct link, please... D2203_4.4.2.img ( 14,93 МБ ) and D2212_4.4.2.img ( 14,93 МБ )
[Sony Xperia E3] nitindelhi1991:
Please guide for noobs ,its too hard to understand and rooting from process stated thereon..:o:o:o:o:o
[Sony Xperia E3] mathei:
How to unlock bootloader?
[Sony Xperia E3] darealrecords:
links mega

hi fellowa, i have spent about half an hour trying to register in that russian site and finally managed it...the problem was with their captcha.

if not allowed please remove the links ive posted..

i have translated the pages but still not 100 percent sure about trying this on my device as of yet. they were saying to be flashed with flashtool.

so here are the links..)remove the spaces=

boot_D2203_4.4.2.img

mega. co. nz/#!ZVk0ABAZ!wCVdaap6ywQyRI-0f-B0xd0vzmrVNzus6cWwx2HdnBo

boot_D2212_4.4.2.img 14.9 M

mega .co. nz/#!5Z93wa6a!qs9_WOPLkJb-HqrKE83lb3s58NT9xvqFKfbMnvRYZa0

good luck to all

;)
[Sony Xperia E3] Raproid:
Okay, guys! I just woke up and gonna translate a full instruction for you written by a 4pda member. Wait a bit!
[Sony Xperia E3] Raproid:
Full instruction with links needed has been translated and added to the starting post.
[Sony Xperia E3] nitindelhi1991:
Sir, any way to back up TA Partition before unlocking bootloader?
[Sony Xperia E3] Tonio78r:
All right, I will try it now and report :D

Alright, report here :

Confirmed working on D2203 see proof result below :D

View attachment 3052285
[Sony Xperia E3] Rawerz:
Okay, this is confirmed, I have root access on my Xperia E3 D2203. Thanks for this guide!
[Sony Xperia E3] babbar07:
Can I use on D2202

Can i use the D2203 kernel on my D2202
[Sony Xperia E3] Monci0:
Any way to back to full stock and block bootloader?
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
how to backup TA partition in E3 before root.....??
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
No

no you can,t but you can try at your own risk.

[MENTION=4449607]InfinityShooter[/MENTION] is making kernel for d2202.

D2202 is Single Sim 3G

D2203 is 4g LTE

D2212 is Dual Sim 3G
[Sony Xperia E3] ohua28:
Make custom roms now

Make custom roms now
[Sony Xperia E3] Rawerz:
I have a weird issue, I can't connect the phone with USB after the root, anyone know how to fix this?
[Sony Xperia E3] Raproid:
You cannot back up TA partition. Also, you loose you DRM keys for ever. After unlocking OTA and Sony official tool is inaccessible. The only mean to update is to flash using Flashtool (so? what's the problem?).

Rolling back is not an option - TA is lost for ever after unlocking, so you'll still have to use Flashtool and update firmware manually.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
how can we flash d2212 without flash tool.

as much as i know it should be fastboot flash boot <kernel for d2212>

am i right
[Sony Xperia E3] arjun.arora:
The download links are down, can anybody post the kernel for dual sim..
[Sony Xperia E3] Tonio78r:
Use links provided by [MENTION=4969398]darealrecords[/MENTION] :

boot_D2212_4.4.2.img 14.9 M mega link
[Sony Xperia E3] ViVa[DOUD]:
....

hi, i found this over internet. can someone with more experience in rooting try this on xperia e3 d2203 ? thanks :)

These are the instructions to root Sony Xperia E3 Smartphone using RootKit Application on Windows Computer.

Requirements: Your Smartphone should have 40-50 per cent of phone battery to perform the rooting process.

How To Root Sony Xperia E3 Easily [Working Guide]

How to Root Sony Xperia E3 [Easy Steps] :

#1 Install Sony Xperia E3 USB driver on your PC.

#2 Enable USB Debugging on your Smartphone. To enable USB Debugging, Open Settings > Developers Option > USB Debugging. Tick to enable.

(Developers Option is hidden for Android 4.2.2 or above, to unhide Go to Settings > About Phone > Built Number (Tap on it for 6-8 times.)

#3 Download and install this RootKit application on your Windows Computer - h t t p ://ay.gy/8063588/roootkit (remove the spaces between h t t p : )

#4 Once RootKit Application is installed on your Computer, Open it.

#5 Once RootKit Application is launched, connect your Xperia E3 Smartphone to the Computer.

#6 Once your phone is connected to the computer successfully then Rootkit will automatically detect your smartphone.

#7 Now, Click on the "Root" button to begin the rooting process.

#8 After Root processor complete disconnect your Phone. Now your phone is rooted.

You can check if your device is rooted or not by simply using this application Root Checker.

I can tell the source in private :) (new to forum and i'm not allowed to post sites)

nvm, won't work
[Sony Xperia E3] mathei:
http://ay.gy/8063588/rootkit

Cannot find the file HTTP 404

Web server cannot find the file or script you requested.:crying:
[Sony Xperia E3] ViVa[DOUD]:
hi

i will sent you the downloading link in private :) check inbox

Ps: putem vorbi in romana in privat.(translated for all: "we can talk romanian in private")
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
I also got it from Vodafone, but they don't brand phones in my country (much). This means you can't install any other kernel but stock. So if you want root, you have to wait for a method suitable for locked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Your phone is not branded? Where are you from? Can I try to flash your country's rom? In this case maybe my bootloader can be unlock. Tell me the version, operator and country. I will give a try. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia E3] ivann23:
[MENTION=5633746]babbar07[/MENTION] please can you tell me which version you have installed in your D2202 ? then ill try to flash another stock rom to see if i can unlock my bootloader.

thanks.
[Sony Xperia E3] biggiex2:
Is this method working for unlockable bootloaders?
[Sony Xperia E3] ViVa[DOUD]:
this method isnt working, i just posted it so that someone with more experience in the domain try it, and, after some tries later i found out that it doesn't work.

Anyway, if i find a way to root it , i will post it here :)
[Sony Xperia E3] Rachit Deshpande:
Mega links not working

Mega links are down....

Can u upload boot_D2212_4.4.2.img to some other website?

Thnx in advance
[Sony Xperia E3] ViVa[DOUD]:
hi! download it from here :) h t t p s://drive.google.com/file/d/0B72Up886CIzRN2tqNUFRTnJMaGM/view
[Sony Xperia E3] Rachit Deshpande:
Thnx man...

Its working on my D2212
[Sony Xperia E3] ViVa[DOUD]:
Im glad it works.:) enjoy the Phone!
[Sony Xperia E3] Cristy0505:
I have few doubts.

I've tried for a few times now and was unable to unlock my bootloader, on the last step I have no "FAILED" messsage on my log...

However now I'm unable to connect my cellphone to my PC because it keeps on charging mode. I tried all USB ports and nothing.

Also, on step 5 of root tutorial, where you say "now flash it" after clicking *.img and chosing img of D2212 which is my model, I have no option to "flash" , only close option which if I click happens nothing...

Another doubt is what is CWM? I don't see anywhere explaining what is CWM...

I need some light here please.

Regards,

Cristina.
[Sony Xperia E3] ViVa[DOUD]:
Can you connect it to computer via usb and transfer data succesfully?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
You hace to select thunder ⚡ icon in flash tool then click on fastboot and select reboot to fastboot through adb then select flash kernel then you have to select boot.img and it will be flashed. If your bootloader is locked ? then you can,t flash. Cwm is a custom recovery wich allow user to flash flashable zip files and make full system backup and restore it so you can recover your device from soft brick. If you still have any doubts then Pm me.
[Sony Xperia E3] no14me:
can it work on D2202 with newest build? I updated fw to 18.4.A.2.13 last day :(
[Sony Xperia E3] Cristy0505:
Hi again.

I sucessfully have D2212 rooted but I am unable to open my cellphone datas on PC. It keeps on charging mode. Any clue as for how to solve this problem?

Tried all the usb ports, tried plug cable pressing Vol Up or Down and nothing happens...

Best Regards.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
I also have D2212 and I am not having any of these problems. Check if flashtool dettect your device if won't then try it connecting in fastboot mode if it dettect your device in fastboot mode and won,t wile device is on then it is problem of kernel if it won't even detect your device in fastboot or flashmode then problem is in usb cable or drivers.

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Yes it will work you have to flash d2212 kernel it is same as d2202.:)
[Sony Xperia E3] no14me:
ok, done !:highfive:

My D2202 ( fw 18.4.A.2.13) rooted. But some step not completely matched with #1 instruction . So scared :silly:

Thank you for the quick response [MENTION=5494317]vinay[/MENTION](pressed the magic button ;) )
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Enjoy your new rooted device.
[Sony Xperia E3] Cristy0505:
Vinay I thank for your help, but flashtool do detect my device. My cables don't have any problem when I connect my older device using same cables I can transfer datas and all. I'm experiencing this problem since unlocking bootloader step. I have seem other users telling same thing even using Sony's Official Website method for unlock bootloader here. If you take a time to read all the posts (as I did) you can notice that too...

When I connect my device on PC (and on my notebook) it begins to charge my cellphone and I can not access my datas or transfer anything...

I really would like to ask other members with similar problem to tell me how they managed to fix this.

Best regards.

---------- Post added at 09:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:31 AM ----------

Any chance to get this fix for my D2212?

I'm having same problem you did...

Thank you in advance
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
[MENTION=6299297]Cristy0505[/MENTION] you can but if you check more post you will find that he had managed to get everything working with cwm.if everything is working in my device so you have to download indian stock version with xperiafirm and flash (this will remove everything so backup apps) then unlock bootloader again and flash d2212 kernel (boot.img) from root method. Then everything will be working.(xperiafirm is a java based software you can easily find it by search engine.)
[Sony Xperia E3] mmerlone:
WARNING: Unlocking bootloader wipes data!

Not that big deal, but be warned that when you unlock your bootloader it also wipes your data, factory reset and uninstall all previous updates and applications.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
We can have titanium backup so nothing to lose.
[Sony Xperia E3] mmerlone:
Yes, you loose. The path to get titanium backup:

unlock + wipe data -> install root -> run titanium

To get to titanium backup you have to unlock and root. Then, before titanium, you get your data wiped at least once. AFAIK titanium runs only when rooted, not before.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Don't worry bro it is better to install titanium backup only instead of hundreds of other.
[Sony Xperia E3] JediCarratú:
Sony Xperia E3 D2243 Working Root

Hello, I am a Brazilian user and made root in my D2243 device using "boot_D2203_4.4.2.img" and everything worked! Everything is working perfectly fine.

After doing some research I noticed that there are some similarities entres the D2203 D2243 models with the model, so I decided to take the risk.

At least so far not had any unpleasant surprises.

Is a tip for those looking for the root of the D2243 and is not afraid to take the risk. ;)

Sorry for the possible grammatical errors.

once again, thank you for your help! :)
[Sony Xperia E3] balrajs99:
Guys just flashed D2212 boot.img on my D2212..But it stucked on Sony logo.

Can someone provide me kernel.sin file from its firmware..? :(
[Sony Xperia E3] diegoweb:
Did you loose Digital TV? My D2243 has just arrived and I must root it to restore my backup from old smartphone. But I'm worried if I could loose some of it's features because they are different models (2203 and 2243).

Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate. :)
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Well bro try flashing again. But if you are still stuck then just download firmware with xperiafirm. And flash it.
[Sony Xperia E3] JediCarratú:
Digital TV function is working perfectly! Everything is working perfectly!

The only problem I had was communication between the device and PC via USB connection, but right here at XDA saw that users D2203 had exactly the same problem and managed to solve. then follow the same steps that they and now everything is working perfectly, just lost the function CWM, that principle does not bother me.

I'll take the device so until some developer can resolve this, because I have no experience for this.

:good:

grateful!
[Sony Xperia E3] RafaelVC2508:
Hi!

If I unlock my bootloader will I loose all the Sony apps?
[Sony Xperia E3] mulsoft:
No, your apps will not change but it will reset to factory defaults if you unlock the bootloader.
[Sony Xperia E3] lexiyuri:
About rooting in Xperia E3 D2206

Hi everyone!!

I have some questions to do about the rooting process on my Xperia E3 D2206:

1. I updated my stock rom from sony via OTA and now my Xperia E3 is in firmware 18.4.C.2.12, could be rooted with this firmware version using the 4pda.ru method described here or i need to get back to the original stock firmware that comes with the phone?

I have followed the rooting method using D2203 boot img file and Flashtool say this apparently error message

"09/006/2015 14:06:22 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Danny\Desktop\boot_D2203_4.4.2.img

09/006/2015 14:06:22 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel

09/006/2015 14:06:22 - INFO - sending 'boot' (15286 KB)...

09/006/2015 14:06:23 - INFO - OKAY [ 0.521s]

09/006/2015 14:06:23 - INFO - writing 'boot'...

09/006/2015 14:06:23 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)"

Idk what means command not allowed. And i have bootloader unlocked (it says yes). Also I ´ve deactivated PC companion to avoid interferences. I´m on Windows 8.1 PC

2. Can I use the boot of D2202 or D2212 in order to get root access in my D2206 phone?

3. Does the D2202, D2212 or D2203 boot image file include the CWM recovery inside?

4. Is there some way to create a D2206 boot img file? If so, how can i create it?

Thanks for help me with this issue.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Did you mean you unlocked bootloader or it is allowed to unlock cause this error came when you have locked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia E3] lexiyuri:
I have my bootloader unlocked it says yes

No no vinay, you are wrong.

Fortunately I have my bootloader unlocked since I buy the phone. So, I dont need to unlock it.

My problem is because D2203 img doesnt fit with D2206, and I guess that should work because D2203 and D2206 share the same kernel, architecture and some LTE standards.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
No one gets pre unlocked bootloader just try unlocking through sony method even if you have unlocked then tell me if you still have same error cause no matter kernel is for your device or not it has to be flashed.
[Sony Xperia E3] lexiyuri:
Vinay, you are right

Well vinay, you are right. There´s 3 types of messages from bootloader status in sony service app

bootloader unlock: No

bootloader unlock allowed: yes (I´m here :D). I know this doesnt mean that BL is unlocked. This means you can unlock it, but is not open.

bootloader unlock: yes! (I need get this)

So, I understand that my bootloader is almost unlocked as you said it before, because it says allowed yes (it could be unlocked as sony method says).

But, on the oter hand, if I release the bootloader to status done, I will lose DRM and another functions from Xperia!!!

Also, I am afraid of get hard brick or soft brick or a brick or troubles if I use the D2203 image file, because D2202 and D2212 are a diferrent kernel and a non LTE-architecture, so, what should I do?

At this point I have very clear this (reading your previous threads): to get root using Raproid method or 4pda.ru method

Following the method (with a previous back up of everything in the phone, because unlock bootloader apparently deletes all) I ´ve noticed this:

D2202 img file will work on D2212 (dual sim) and viceversa (because they are just GSM devices using Qualcomm MSM8226-2 quad core, and share some common things)

D2203 img file will work on D2206 and D2243 (because they are indeed LTE devices with Qualcomm MSM8926-2 quad core and I suppose they share some common things) Also, the brazilian guy says root works with his D2243!

Of course, the firmware version for root and to avoid the phone be not USBable should be 18.4.C.2.12 (latest firmware available) and not the firmware ended in 1.36

Edit by lexiyuri: you can proceed using D2203 img in D2206 and D2243 devices without fearings, and its not neccesary create a D2206 img file

I´ve read from previous threads that using D2202 and/or D2212 boot img files on D2203, D2206 and/or D2243 devices and vice versa will led to very ugly and serious problems!!!

Remember:

Boot D2202 img file is for D2202/D2212 devices only (only GSM, kernel msm8226)

Boot D2203 img file is for D2203/D2206/D2243 devices only (all LTE, kernel msm8926)

So, don´t mix them because they are indeed different kernels and you will get soft brick

I mean: inject boot D2202 img file in D2203/06/43 devices will bring troubles :( but when we inject boot D2203 img file in D2203/06/43 devices it will not have problems :D

So, why D2203 boot img file works in D2206 and D2243 models?

Reason : due to distribution of LTE models in the world, and because they have Qualcomm MSM8926 processor

D2203 model is the international variant for all the world, mainly europe, asia and some america countries.

D2243 model is just for Brazil and is a LTE device with ISDB-T Digital TV Standard.

D2206 model is intended to be used in LTE 4 (AWS) and 7 bands in latinamerica, while D2203 is for other LTE bands.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
In this phone unlocking bootloader only cause warranty loose and hard reset everything is working fine. And I would suggest you that try d2203 boot.img but before trying it download firmware for your device with xperiafirm herr is link ? http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 and don't worry about bricking I also tried d2203 image if any thing goes wrong then open back cover and near sim slot you will see small hole with written off on it press button inside hole with a pen and boot into fastboot and flash stock boot.img
[Sony Xperia E3] hell_lock:
[MENTION=6312371]lexiyuri[/MENTION] Keep a stock kernel with you before hand to avoid any bricks. After that try flashing any kernel you want.
[Sony Xperia E3] balrajs99:
Well i think it was my mistake..That boot.img worked fine with the latest build...I was not on latest build..and so the problem occured...Anyhow nevermind..I got it rooted now :)
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Well, [MENTION=6312371]lexiyuri[/MENTION] ta partition is lost forever so even if you relock bootloader your warranty is still void.
[Sony Xperia E3] NoSubstitute:
Is it not possible to create a pre-rooted, but otherwise stock, ROM and flash it to an E3? Of course without unlocking the bootloader.

I tried using [NUT]'s DIY script for Xperia Z, but had to stop before the final part of actually putting it all together. The script needs a file called chargemon, but on the E3 it has a different name and I can't be sure it works as expected.

Sent from my C6603 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia E3] Mr. P0nj@:
Thanks a lot [MENTION=6312371]lexiyuri[/MENTION], i will try with the D2203 img file this afternoon and i'll write my results.

For your question how to relock the bootloader, just use flashtool, and use de BLU button, appears a window with the option to relock the bootloader.
[Sony Xperia E3] Mr. P0nj@:
D2203 img works on D2206

Hi everyone,

I write only to confirm that indeed the kernel D2203 works correctly on the phone E3 D2206 !!

However, my phone is no longer recognized by the computer when I connect it to the USB ports (not USBed). I think my problem is that my phone has firmware 18.C.4.1.36, which is the only one with my provider, not the 18.C.4.2.12 mentioned by [MENTION=6312371]lexiyuri[/MENTION]

Maybe I install the Latinamerican generic firmware, or maybe wait until my provider update the firmware. Any way, I can access my SD with Wifi File Explorer Pro application and for now I prefer to be root.

Thanks a lot to all the team at xda-developers and especially to [MENTION=6312371]lexiyuri[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Last time I locked bootloader with this trick on my D2212 and my phone didn't booted. Then I have to unlock bootloader again to boot it. So if this works for you it would be still unless because you can't get your warranty back so if you lock it then you even loose ability of flashing and it means loose warranty for no reason. So I mean that relocking bootloader can softbrick your device and is also useless. So don't relock it.
[Sony Xperia E3] diegoweb:
Hey mate, thanks again :)

Yeah! I just noticed this glitch in [PC <- USB -> Android] connection, but I didn't found any thread with this specific issue. Would you mind giving me the link to this specific place? Thanks :)

Also, just to share an experience, I've just installed App2SD to fix storage problem, and now it's working wonderfully, I got mine 8GB SD Card partitioned into 2 parts, the former 4GB Fat32, and the latter 3GB Ext4 (I don't know why, but Ext2 isn't compatible with Xperia E3 :P).

Thanks again for your fast answer :)
[Sony Xperia E3] JediCarratú:
My Xperia E3 (d2203 and d2243) does not usb connection signal after root [Solved]

1 - Download the original boot (link "https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0-EVu3XMaj3QkRzZHZzV3ZnUmM/view?usp=sharing"

2 - Connect the device into CWM;

3 - Connect the USB cable;

4 - go to "mounts and storage";

5 - select "mount / sd-ext" and wait until your PC to recognize your SD card;

6 - on your PC, copy the "Stock_kernel_D2203.zip" file to your SD;

7 - the device select "+++++ Go Back +++++" to return to the home screen;

8 - go to "install zip from sdcard";

9 - select "choose zip from sdcard";

10 - locate the file "Stock_kernel_D2203.zip" on your SD and select it;

11 - select "+++++ Go Back +++++" to return to the home screen;

12 - go to "reboot system now";

13 - select "fix root";

14 - Ready! Now your device is rooteado and the USB operating normally, however, say goodbye to CWM.

I'm sorry for my English, I did not study much this language

Credits for http://xdaforums.com/xperia-e3/general/root-e3-t2964845/post57410491#post57410491

---------- Post added at 07:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:19 PM ----------

Very cool!

I'm using the "Link2SD" application, already used this on another device and like it.

;)

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia E3] JediCarratú:
Thanks guys!

Este procedimento serviu para meu Xperia E3 D2243!

Thanks Thanks Thanks!
[Sony Xperia E3] Arthou:
Help - boot.img for D2212

Thanks you guys!! I didnt know if i should risk doing this method (n00b here) but everything went fine :) Soo great to use link2sd

But there is one last thing, i cant get USBed. JediCarratú method only have the boot.img for the D2203, so i really need someone to help me extracting this .img from the D2212 stock. If one could post as an atachment it would be veeery great :D

Thanks again for such a great tutorial and support!!