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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
Comment cancelled and postponed at the right place.

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-Uddate-

Thanks, Istux !

I did everything again, with the right last version of NUT's dual recovery (Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.20-RELEASE.installer), and it still didn't work (can't cancel those apps).

Does the fact that my bootloader is unlocked changes anything ?

Thanks again for your help :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] taciogw:
Does it work on D5833 as well?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
You'll need to use the D5833 versions of the flies.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] taciogw:
Which ones? I dont see it here >.>
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
What? Are you unlocked? LOL :laugh:

If this case you don't need to follow this guide!!!!

You can just flash any firmware and flash a proper kernel. :good:

Go here and download from kernel builder.

The zip you get can be flashed via recovery (this is your case)

Instead, any time you flash a clean new firmware with Flashtool you will lose the recovery, so you will push the kernel via bootloader (unzip the file, open flashtool, turn off the phone and connect while pushing the vol.up button, the led turns blue, then click on the lightening symbol, select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, select the file boot.img that you unzipped before, done!)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] taciogw:
"15. Ensure you have adb drivers installed (http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/ don't use it to update"

What exactly does that mean? I just need to download the Sony Pc Companion and im good to go?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
Hahaha, yes, I didn't know it would change anything to the process ^^

So, great, I'll do this new procedure then, and hopefully I'll finally enjoy my Z3C !!

I'd like to deeply thank you anyway for the quality of your answers, and how fast you wrote them. Amazing.

Last question though. I know I definitely lost the DMR keys of my phone by unlocking it, and I didn't know I could root it without passing this step.

I should admit that I regret it a lot (above all, after seeing the before/after camera pictures on internet).

Making some research on the forum, hoping to find a solution anyway, I found this comment, that game me some hope.

Do you think I can recover the initial quality/features of the camera that way ?

Or maybe the kernel I'll flash got already this DRM Patch ?

Sorry for bothering you with all my noob questions ;)

Cheers :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Take a look at this.

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
Thank you VERY MUCH.

If you're in Australia, I owe you (at least) a pint :)

Looks like a long and complicated process, but I believe I'll achieve it.

Awesome. Thanks again, you've been incredibly helpful :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Hehe, you're very welcome. Though it's not me you should be thanking.

Unfortunately I'm a Brit. :)

Good luck!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] shams1924:
write to external attached storage issue

Im having real problems with the write to sd card issue

Im rooted with 4.4.4 on the. 77 rom.

I cant use adaway, xposed and root app innstaller ect because of the issue

I tried flashing the ricdefeat but no luck

A few pages back someone posted that they edited some lines of script im cmd on windows, but seems complicated.

It would be good to get to the bottom of this issue
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PuffDaddy_d:
I've got the same problem and even tried the cmd prompt stuff but that didn't work either.

EDIT: Post #175 through #180 of this thread were a HUGE help for getting Xposed to work. Simply, switch the method of installing to "manual" and flash the installer in recovery.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
It's this one

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And this one
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] taciogw:
Am i possible to update OTA after this?

First of all, thank you [MENTION=2851630]bilboa1[/MENTION] it worked for me, everything running great!

Now, i have some questions

1. Can i still update to lollipop and keep root access? If yes, do i need to re-download SuperSU later?

2. If i am allowed to update to lollipop keeping root access, can it be done OTA?

3. If i am allowed to update to lollipop keeping root access using flashtools, what do i have to do?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] shams1924:
Yes

This is what I mean. These steps are confusing.

Where and how do I start a cmd at the giefroot folder?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
To start a cmd in a specific folder navigate to that folder in Explorer and then type "cmd" in the address bar and hit enter, a command prompt should appear already directed to that folder.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] KUN1:
Hello everybody :)

I got my Z3 Compact this day and i'm new to this forum ^^

In the past i had a Galaxy S1 & S2 but never a Sony... So i read the whole procedure for rooting the Z3 but still have some questions.

First do i have to do all the steps if i just want to backup my DRM keys and install a Custum Rom like RR v5.4.8? And second if i install RR v5.4.8 on my phone can i restore the DRM keys to get the functionalty back?

And do i have to unlock the bootloader to install a Custom Rom?

KUN1
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cjh-75:
Please help, Ive downgraded to 23.0.A.2.93 and am still unable to root, just hangs on 'creating vm (loljavasucks)'

Bootloader is locked, I just want DRM keys backed up but struggling here.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] piruzinho:
Gents,

I have followed the directions to a T (with a factory unlocked 5803) and continue to have non working wifi. What the hell am I doing wrong? Should I install a different prerooted FW? Thank you!

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Where is this? I'm so confused, I followed all directions and have everything working but wi-fi! Cannot turn it "on" as it were.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cjh-75:
Downloaded latest root 3.1 and working!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] blackstorm998:
Thanks

Inviato dal mio D5803 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dark.blue:
i dont know if this the right place to ask...

but, is there any tutorial to DeBloat stock rom? i mean just like making own ftf file....
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] :
Backup DRM keys on KingRotted device with SuperSu running?

Hi Guys, I successfully rooted my device with Kingroot, and changed to SuperSU with RIC defeat running ( So I have R/W access to my system partition)

I haven't installt the Dual recovery. Bootloaded is still locked.

Is there still a change to backup my DRM keys?

I see that the thread with the backup tool is not maintained any more (the one linked from OP)

Thanks for any hints.

Gescha
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Just because it's unmaintained doesn't mean it doesn't work. Try it.

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BTW how did you change to SU from King root?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sonic Marvel:
I've done every step correctly but I can't boot into recovery to flash the rooted lollipop fw this is incredibly frustrating!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] :
Thanks, I will try it :)

This is what I did: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61823081&postcount=129
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Thanks, though I'll stay away from Kingroot, seems it sends your IMEI number to somewhere in China.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VinCe_x542:
If I've got root and dual recovery and and want to update to the new next lollipop version can I just flash a pre rooted firmware? And wipe all date? Will I still have root and recovery?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
As long as you flash pre rooted firmware, yes. You'll still have root and recovery. Though it's better to flash through recovery.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VinCe_x542:
Is that volume up or down when it boots up?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Hold volume up and power button
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dark.blue:
umm, i thought if we flash pre-rooted firmware is on zip file type right? therefor it should flash via revocery...

or is there a pre-rooted with ftf file type that flash via FlashTools?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
You are correct.

I don't think so.... That's why I was hesitant.....
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VinCe_x542:
So would I just get the firmware add the super su and dual recovery and make the zip and just flash it?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Look at OP's post.

But yes, that's the gist of it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VinCe_x542:
ok last thing... If i restore back to factory will i lost root ? or SU ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
If you mean factory reset then no, you won't. Factory reset only deletes user data. Not the system.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It's just everyone's dream here :D

If it was possible, we wouldn't need giefroot, kingroot and any other kind of root method :) don't you think?

We would be the luckiest android users on planet Earth :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kellyjones:
Hi everybody,

since i found many discrepancies around the web,

i'd like to know if you must be unlocked to flash ORIGINAL fw with flashtool (in order to downgrade to KK for example...)

Thank you
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] basti2909:
No. If u flash stock fw via flashtool u dont need to be unlocked
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
No, you can be locked as long as it's stock firmware you're flashing.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
Hello !

Me again !

I managed to push the kernel via bootloader (fastboot mode through Flashtool, etc), everything went fine.

The problem is that I don't manage to flash the kernel via recovery (simply because I don't manage to enter the recovery mode)

If it can help : I'm on Lollipop - D5833 - 23.1.A.1.28

Grazie !
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
if you switch on the phone and press repeatedly vol.down or vol.up don't you get anything?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Prego!

(I'm not Italian but I've played enough assassin's Creed) :)

Are you sure you even have recovery?

To boot into recovery HOLD down the power button and volume up, DO NOT let go until the led changes colour.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
Absolutely nothing :-/

And I tried many times, but it always boots normally.

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I'm actually wondering if I have this recovery mode, indeed...

I had it before, but with all the things I've done on my phone,I'm wondering if I didn't remove it... And I don't know how to put it back -_-
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Impossible! :confused:

1) Are you sure you have an unlocked bootloader?

Open the phone dial pad and press *#*#7378423#*#*, then tap on Service info > Configuration

do you read "bootloader unlocked yes" ?

2) When you pushed boot.img via fastboot, did you get a double OK message?

Did you pushed it AFTER flashing the new fimware?

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Make a new fresh installation of "Lollipop - D5833 - 23.1.A.1.28" through Flashtool

Then push the proper boot.img dualrecovery-kernel through fastboot

and enter into recovery!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] muzab a:
During the process does internal storage get wiped becos it's happened to me twice now
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Any time you flash with Flashtool.

You can uncheck "data" from WIPE before starting ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
It's exactly what I did ...

1- I was sure that my phone was unlocked (as I did it 10 days ago), but I did the *#*#7378423#*#* verification, and it says "bootloader unlocked : yes". So everything is fine here.

2- When I pushed boot.img via fastboot, I got a double OK message (even a four times "OKAY" message)

3- I did this after flashing the new firmware (the ROM, not the kernel), without checking the "Exclude system" option in Flashtool. Here is the ROM I flashed : D5833_23.1.A.1.28_Customised AU.

So, to sum up : I installed the new ROM through Flashtool, directly after I pushed boot.img and got the double OK message.

Now, what I don't manage to do, is flashing the kernel (D5833_23.1.A.1.28_XZDRKernel2.8.20-RELEASE.flashable) that I generated through http://nut.xperia-files.com/, as I don't manage to enter the recovery mode anymore.

Hope I've been clear !

Thanks thanks thanks :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
That ROM looks like stock firmware? If so you have not got recovery anymore....
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
I'm not sure what you mean by "stock firware". I downloaded it through this page.

But I'm pretty sure you're right, and that there is no recovery on it ....

What do I have to do then ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Stock firmware means firmware that hasn't been modified in any way from the manufacturers release.

At the moment it looks like you have a regular phone off the shelf + unlocked bootloader.

You no longer have root I assume?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
Looks not longer rooted, indeed, I've just checked -_-

(Even if it was before).

Awwww I'm getting mad.

What can I do to have a fully rooted phone ?

For information, after that, I plan to restore DRM Keys (that I lost by unlocking the BL) on my phone through this process.

Looks still a long way to come ...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
You can either follow the OP's guide or, since you have an unlocked bootloader follow this one :

http://theunlockr.com/2015/01/18/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-z3-compact/

And btw, that mod doesn't give you DRM keys, it just restores the functions that were lost.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
[MENTION=6242094]Lazer72[/MENTION]

Many thanks for your dedication here, but you're giving wrong help now.

We're talking about rooting with an unlocked bootloader and the starting point has to be a clean firmware which will get root and recovery by pushing a proper kernel via fastboot.

I bet you didn't learn this from Assassin's Creed, right? ;) :p

[MENTION=6812051]WorldEaterSC[/MENTION]

You did it right.

If you want to relock with drm keys, you need the TA backup of your device (and ONLY of yours) and you need to turn your kernel to stock again.

I don't why you can't make it work properly, maybe it's better we go on via PM ;) because we are OT here!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Lol. I try.

But yeah, don't really have much experience with unlocked bootloaders... .

Also, I don't think he has a backup of his TA.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jhonyrod:
First of all, I apologize if this was solved earlier in this thread, but TBH it's a mess and I can't find anything useful.

I have de D5803, I downgraded using this firmware (the LA one).

Went through the process, had succesfully rooted my device and back up the TA partition, then I went through ALL the OTA updates available (4-5 IIRC) and up until the last one I still had root access, ie: FW version 23.1.A.1.28 broke root for me.

I still have a file called "su" in /system/xbin/ but it doesn't do anything, and SuperSU refuses to update or even acknowledge that it exists.

Is this a common issue? does anyone have any insight on regaining root access without going through all the steps? Should I avoid the last FW?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Why asking if the answer is in the very first post?

You lazy guy :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jhonyrod:
Are you talking about me? Because I read the op and I didn't see anything related to my issue. If it is so obvious would you be so kind as to quote the solution for us, lesser men?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] WorldEaterSC:
No worries dear :)

I think I'll carry on by PM with Istux, as he is experienced with unlocked BL !

Oh, and for information, I didn't do the backup of my TA before unlocking the BL, indeed.

That was my biggest mistake ...

Many thanks anyway for your help !

All the best :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Strip19:
Thank you. And..

Hi.

First of all thank you for the tutorial xda developers are always a great help.

I haven't tried it yet because I've bought my phone quite recently.

But probably will because I like to Backup every thing.:D:D:D

I was just wondering If every one knew about this. Probably a repost but hey why not.

http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

and

http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/

They have a flashtool of their own??

I've read almost every thing and they almost say mod your phone at will and then flash every thing back to normal.

I'm kinda worried about that because I don't want to lose my warranty.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lazer72:
Yes Sony has their own FlashTool. It's awesome.

As long as you backup your TA you can do whatever you want with the phone and then restore it completely to its original condition just by restoring the TA (if you unlocked your bootloader) and flashing the stock firmware using FlashTool.

Warranty and DRM keys intact. [emoji1]
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] polykoma:
is this true ?

and what steps Need to be done to get to a Custom like CM12 or Carbon?

After all steps,

PLEASE CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG!

-Unlock Bootloader with sony and adb

-download custom, extract boot.img, move custom.zip to sd card

-send boot.img by adb command

-go into recovery fully wipe and install custom.zip ?

-install gapps.zip ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Of course, I'm talking to you.

You didn't follow the guide entirely!

1) Where did you read to update via OTA after rooting?

If you update via OTA, you rewrite part of the system and usually you lose the root. Especially if you update to a major release (like Lollipop)

2) From "-- Install latest firwmare with root, DRM keys, recovery --" onwards, you get the solution.

Did you really read from point 26 to point 46? Seriously? Actually I don't think so.

If you want to preserve the root for later firmwares, you have to use PRFC and create a rooted firmware by yourself (or just download one already rooted) to flash via recovery.

If you made the two mistakes above, it means you stopped at point 25. End of the story.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jhonyrod:
I did read the guide, I just didn't understand that part; I thought that those steps were an alternative to the whole process.

I'm trying to be polite, a simple "check steps 26 onwards again" would have sufficed.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I now know what to do, but please consider being more understanding and not so rude.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] barni42:
stuck on the loading screen

Hi,

I tried to follow the instruction, everything worked fine with no errors, but my Z3 compact reboots on loading screen. Vol+ and Power-off turns the phone off (of course), but when starting again it still stucks.

I'm not sure what I have to do at step 26: I 've downloaded the prerooted Lollipop from 3rd topic and skipped to step 33.

Up to step 42 everything is okay.

step 43: which non-prerooted fw? there is one in step 26 but for Kitkat and the one from step 3 is not 23.1.A.0.690.

So I tried it without and with the one from step3 - both times it stucks.

What have I done wrong ???

Thanks for helping,

Barni
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
My first answer was ironic and already pointing you to the right direction, you answered with an insult. What did you expect?

You've been already impolite, however I gave you the second answer.

Beginners are welcome but they must make an effort to read and try to do all what is in the OP.

If you didn't get my irony the first time, I ask sorry anyway ;)

You get bootloops when the kernel is not the right one for that firmware :)

Pick a stock 23.1.A.0.690 firmware from here:

http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706

and repeat the process with FLASHTOOL ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jhonyrod:
I was a tad sarcastic in my first response, yeah, but as a response of your "irony". That being said, I did not insult you in any way and I think I still was being polite.

As of beginners... only on this phone.

And about doing all the steps in the OP; the OP already lists alternatives, so clearly you're not supossed to do "all of it", that much I read and that was the source of my sole confusion.

Anyway, thank you, as I'm now rooted and running the last FW.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Any time there's a change, we come back to be beginners. It's life!

Next time you want to be sarcastic, put a smiley like this: :) :o :D ;) :p and everything will be alright!

¡Adiós!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] barni42:
Yep, now it works. Thanks a lot!!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spcd:
Ok I just finished this tutorial.

Issue1: adaway cant write hosts file

Issue2: I cant get write access to system.

Issue3: I cant get to recovery.

EDIT: I redid the install.bat of the lockeddualrecovery. this worked. I can get back to recovery!

now the command: mount -o remount,rw /system works!!!

I was able to update the hosts file with adaway

so yeah, perfect :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] polykoma:
i made it all down to 46.(again). everything worked as described. thank you. (after i messed up on a custom rom installation try)

so everything is fresh and i got a problem!

somehow i cant get into recovery ?

i fixed it by installing dualrecovery again.

should i do all 46 steps to get on CM or carbonROM? probably yes?

17/052/2015 22:52:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

17/052/2015 22:52:03 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

17/052/2015 22:52:03 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.23.2 (2015-06-19 15:42:40 CEST) multi-call binary.

17/052/2015 22:52:03 - INFO - Android version : 5.0.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g72984dd / Build number : 23.1.A.0.690

17/052/2015 22:52:03 - INFO - Checking root access

17/052/2015 22:52:04 - INFO - Root access denied

?? i should have root or not ??? FIXED by updating superuser ......

now i got Android version : 5.0.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g72984dd / Build number : 23.1.A.0.690

+ root + recovery + TA backup + bootloader unlocked

now should everything be ready to flash cm12...?

i tried 2 times to flash carbon rom and cm12.1 .

like fastboot boot.img but then always stuck at sony logo

flashing zip directly via twrp get me an error / wont flash zip

i feel like super noob now. cuz its not my first device but i never had so much problems....

can someone help?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] spcd:
Hey man. You had the same issue as me. Recovery no longer working. I also fixed it with installing dual recovery again.

BUT 1 day later, the recovery stopped working ! Now I can't enter recovery again :s

Well it's no big issue for me now. I have adaway active, so I don't care.

But this is an issue with this method!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] polykoma:
as my device is softbricked again. due failed custom rom installation (i get nuts slowly....)

i have to start from step 1 again. ill give it another check. im 101% sure i did all the steps correctly as its not my first phone.

do you know how to get successful to cm12.1 after this thread ?

After i Flash Boot.img Devise is softbricked .... Same with carbonRom
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
If you really have the bootloader unlocked, you don't need this rooting method.

Do you want to run CM 12.1?

Unzip the CM file, then push the boot.img via fastboot. Done! ;)

You'll be able to install CM just through the Cyanogen recovery.

Do you want to run a stock firmware?

Download Androplus kernel, unzip the file, then push the boot.img via fastboot. Done! ;)

Recovery will ask you to install the root automatically.

Now a question:

did you really unlock your bootloader?

I mean this: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/