yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 General] sshaikh:
Thanks for this!

For those like me who are curious can you explain how one can create this zip from an official source?

EDIT:

Was it something like this?

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
[Xperia Z3 General] ekc_1971:
Can we flash our own firmware after rooting?

Hi...first of all, big thanks to all developers...is it possible to install our own firmware after rooting with flashtool? Thanks in advance.:D
[Xperia Z3 General] Sun_:
Take a look here :

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
[Xperia Z3 General] sshaikh:
Thanks, I did get that far. I suppose my question was where the original source FTF came from? From the tutorial I posted I'm assuming it was converted from FILE files from xperifirm? Or can they be obtained another way?
[Xperia Z3 General] Sun_:
you can use the XperiFirm Downloader like montioned in the tutorial to get the FTF files or for example here ;)
[Xperia Z3 General] meetdaleet:
[MENTION=1241784]sshaikh[/MENTION]

The FTF i used for this prerooted firmware (.zip) with the PRFCreator are made with flashtool and downloaded with flashtool/xperifirm from the sony servers.

Kind Regards

meet
[Xperia Z3 General] lol1rfs:
I'm kind of new to this whole thing. Could you care to explain how I downgrade my firmware? I have a 6603 with 23.0.1.A.5.77. IIRC it's called Nordic generic or something like that. I have Tele2 in Sweden.

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] guybrush2099:
I can't understand this step...what's "install.zip"? where is it? I have D6603_23.0.1.A.5.77_Generic_DE-Root-XZDR2.8.1-SuperSU-signed.zip......

thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] meetdaleet:
It's not install.zip it's install zip as an option in the recovery where you have to boot to...

Kind regards

Meet
[Xperia Z3 General] guybrush2099:
LOL sorry

thanks :p

root and update done :)
[Xperia Z3 General] DennisDD78:
Guys, after flashing this f/w from recovery i have not fully working root :( RW doesn`t mount, apps that need root access does not working, what should i do to make it fully working ?
[Xperia Z3 General] danytrial:
[MENTION=3991485]DennisDD78[/MENTION] Flash lasted dualrecovery 2.8.1
[Xperia Z3 General] DennisDD78:
Well, i see there`s a new 2.8.1 version on NUT`s page, you think i should try to flash with the new version and there will be fully working root ?
[Xperia Z3 General] danytrial:
My happened to me the same ... and when flashie the latest version everything was solved.
[Xperia Z3 General] SquallPT:
Just installed and it is working great, thanks :)
[Xperia Z3 General] android404:
I get 7-8 hours screen on time on the .93 Firmware but only 4-5 hours on this one. How's everybody's battery life on this version?
[Xperia Z3 General] junaidali15:
my ndr utils not running after boot saying unfortunatly ndr utils stopped.. how do boot into recovery?

somehow managed to solve issue for these steps are for those who are noobs like me..

first you need to download Flashable.zip's and FTF files in folders - sorted by devices this from orignal post

then copy this zip file to anywhere in ur device

then open ndr utils and click on restart in recovery mode

mobile will restart and recovery mode will on click on install and select zip file which u copied to system

then swipe to flash after flash click on wipe cache and dalvik cache and then click on reboot
[Xperia Z3 General] joakim_5937x:
When i compared this guide to this I noticed that the last step 6 ("Open FlashTool and flash latest .77 fw - EXCLUDING SYSTEM !!!") is missing in this guide. Does this mean that this step in unnecessary?
[Xperia Z3 General] meetdaleet:
I've included everything with PRFCreator on this flashable.zip so it's not necessary to flash the .77 FW excluding system. ;)
[Xperia Z3 General] fmorcego:
Works fantastic
[Xperia Z3 General] ogunja:
Everything goes well for me after flash version 77 Russia mounted, but wifi does not work for me even after wipe data, cache and dalvik, install the baseband Live BR, russia, 93 global and wifi does not work, any suggestions...
[Xperia Z3 General] kioshi:
Dumb question. I rooted the phone and flashed this by locked bootloader. Do i still need to restore DRM keys after flashing this?

I didnt unlock the bootloader in any way yet. Reason i ask is, the low light seems grainy, but that might just be the lighting. Thought I'd ask.

Thank You for this rom!
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
No

Only unlocking the bootloader removes DRM keys.

If you have not unlocked the boot, your DRM keys are safe
[Xperia Z3 General] chrisvuong:
DRM key gone when you unlock Bootloader, otherwise it's still there. You can back up DRM key now by latest tool (search forum).

Cheers!
[Xperia Z3 General] gumbo71:
Can someone please explain how I can download the update as I have rotted and installed recovery but I can't seem to download the update :'(

Thanx in advance

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Lol rooted even
[Xperia Z3 General] bradgh:
is there any pre root file for z3 dual D 6633 FW 96 ?(latest update)
[Xperia Z3 General] gumbo71:
Why can I not download from mega?
[Xperia Z3 General] kioshi:
Yeah, that was the easy part haha. Coming from a nexus after 4 years, its a total different ball game with the Xperia phones.

Bradgh: no there isn't. You need to downgrade to firmware before .77.

Are you downloading from phone or computer?
[Xperia Z3 General] bulacha2:
How about us from Brazil with the D6633 ?
[Xperia Z3 General] gumbo71:
No I was downloading from my phone is managed to sort it by requesting desktop site

All sorted now thank you
[Xperia Z3 General] rurouniphana:
Hi, can i switch LTE to 4G icons ?!
[Xperia Z3 General] KL643:
Gravitybox KK (xposed installer)
[Xperia Z3 General] mr.axan:
Why is it a LTE icon? With stock firmware (Nordic) i had 4G. Different countries different icons?
[Xperia Z3 General] Zappza:
Just carrier/local branding. LTE is the proper name, but in some countries (including Norway) all carriers are pushing it as 4G to make it easier for consumers to understand that this is a upgrade from 3G/3.5G. Here in Norway I find it so annoying that the carriers are pushing the contracts with "super-fast 4G" when you have to pay a ridiculous fee to actually get faster than 10-20 Mbps. My old contract did not have a limitation in speed, so my speed actually decreased when they upgraded my contract...
[Xperia Z3 General] sharkware:
Downgraded to23.0.A.xxx

ROOT with giefroot

Backuped TA partition / DRM keys with Backup TA

Recovery with dualrecovery by [NUT] (needed fix as in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58568695&postcount=1027)

Uppdated via zip to Firmware 23.0.1.A.5.77 Generic [ROOT/XZDR/SuperSU]

Everything works flawless... have root + recovery :)

Thanks!!
[Xperia Z3 General] Ricky D:
No love for D6633 Dual owners?

I seem to remember there was a guide somewhere (maybe by [NUT] himself?) for creating the update zip oneself. I looked high and low but can't find it anymore.

Clues anyone?
[Xperia Z3 General] Sindroid:
Suppose we can upgrade to Android L. when FTF gets avaliable?
[Xperia Z3 General] smallchi:
I am using HK version before, and got VoLTE, how can I get that ROM without lost root?! thx a lot!
[Xperia Z3 General] dilsoair:
Friend, Here the same problem !!! I can not find firmeware .96 to update after the root !!!!

Can anyone help ???

Thank U!
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
Make it yourself. Search for PRFCreator. that thread explains how to do it.
[Xperia Z3 General] Qdezi:
I've made my own fw too, ver 23.0.1.A.1.49 since I like the HK fw (it has speed dial). But I cannot get write permission despite having rooted. So I can't install Xposed directly (write to /system), the only way is to flash in recovery. Besides the Titanium Backup won't let me uninstall some system apps (like Hangouts...), just because of not having write permission too.

Does the same thing happen to your fw??
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
Use a root explorer to mount system
[Xperia Z3 General] Ricky D:
I have a flashable zip which updates to .96 with working DualRecovery and root.

Will post a link as soon as it's uploaded to mega.
[Xperia Z3 General] android404:
nevermind
[Xperia Z3 General] Qdezi:
I can confirm that SuperSU lost its Write permission in firmware .49. No app can write - or mount R/W - into /system. Now I'm in fw .77 and feeling good with its full-root, except the Speed Dial function I'd have to say goodbye with. :(
[Xperia Z3 General] smallchi:
I tried with HK version (23.0.1.A.1.49), also got the same problem. Can get root, but can't mount r/w for system.

Got the VoLTE settings, but seems not working at all.

Tried wipe and flash again but the same. When change back to 23.0.1.A.5.77 and it's normal for mount system as r/w.

May be the HK version's problem?
[Xperia Z3 General] justwenz:
cant acces mega for download firmware.. can someone mirror another link? thx
[Xperia Z3 General] Qdezi:
Absolutely yes! Maybe in ver 49 they fixed the exploit that provides SuperSU with write permission. Now I wish I could bring Speed dial back into my phone...
[Xperia Z3 General] slonn:
Does version .77 work on D6633?
[Xperia Z3 General] dilsoair:
Thanks buddy

I await your link !

Your process worked ???
[Xperia Z3 General] Ricky D:
It works, I can mount RW using Root Explorer and create files/folders in any directory. I can also titanium backup etc.

I can't see anything wrong with the root so far.

It doesn't flash over data, so all your apps and setup etc will remain.

Anyway here it is:

D6633 pre rooted flashable zip uploaded on mega

I'm happy for this to go in the first post for everyone to find it easier.

EDIT:

Some of the posts after this speak of unmountable RW using my zip. To fix this use this flashable zip AFTER flashing my zip above.
[Xperia Z3 General] dilsoair:
thank you ... helped many people with the same problem !!!

I will make the process in the next days . we have holidays in my country , perfect for that !!
[Xperia Z3 General] OtavioPalma:
THANK YOU, I'll test it and post the results soon, helped me a lot :D
[Xperia Z3 General] welshlad:
Does anyone else get "the process com.android.phone has stopped" every now & then when receiving calls?

Any idea how to fix it?

Cheers
[Xperia Z3 General] DemonDan:
First of all, thanks for the Z3 love.

My question is where do i get the updated firmware for my D6633 ? Will flashing official roms remove root permissions?

Also, can i make a pre-rooted firmware for my phone JUST by putting SuperSU in the system apps of the official firmware?
[Xperia Z3 General] slonn:
Look two posts up for latest rooted software for D6633.
[Xperia Z3 General] Astartes2006:
Hi,

anyone else having the problem with loosing rw for /system after updating the D6633 Firmware? Looks like it's still rooted, but I don't have anymore rights to write in the /system file and I can't change the rights neither with ES file Explorer nor with ADB.

kind regards,

Astartes2006
[Xperia Z3 General] constantin_frunza:
Unfreeze "Xperia Home" if you're using another launcher.
[Xperia Z3 General] smallchi:
oh... yeah!! it works for me!! thx!!
[Xperia Z3 General] Held0815:
can someone please upload the D6603 prerootet to share-online / uploaded ? Mega is not working, always stop working at 97%
[Xperia Z3 General] shusha87:
Why not giving a try to create an own file?
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
It would actually be quicker for you to make it than for someone else to upload it and then you download it....
[Xperia Z3 General] Held0815:
tried Chrome now, worked for me !

Anyway, thank you very much for this!
[Xperia Z3 General] slonn:
Odd... I'm not able to mount r/w after having flashed this
[Xperia Z3 General] slonn:
Yes, same here unfortunately
[Xperia Z3 General] Ricky D:
Strange.

Either way, I've remade the zip. (I've not tested this one so use at your own risk).

Try this one instead.

D6633 Z3 Dual prerooted flashable zip
[Xperia Z3 General] Astartes2006:
Doesn't work for me, same problem as before, can't mount r/w ... :(
[Xperia Z3 General] lostdream:
Xperia Z3 (D6653)

Hello.

Can you make deodexed? Thx
[Xperia Z3 General] slonn:
Will give it a go. Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] veeny101:
Hi, What tft file will I use for d6653. The DE one or the AU one? What's the difference of the two?
[Xperia Z3 General] Lenwe_Falassion:
D6633 Flashable files

I would like to ask whether any link that I can use to download the flashable firmware for D6633 ?

I tried to create the flashable zip file by myself using PRFCreator tool but it does not working (the SuperSU installed but the root application (example folder mount) is not working .

Thanks before
[Xperia Z3 General] slonn:
Look in post #81 for flashable 6633 firmware. Then search in Q/A section for 6633. There's a thread there about getting the r/w to work.
[Xperia Z3 General] celll:
Please worked 6633 zip

share is there.
[Xperia Z3 General] cantona72:
Hi I have downgraded to .93 successfully rooted and I have dualrecovery from NUT.

Now I need to upgrade .77,is it ok to flash through recovery flashable zip,or I need to do it through ftf?

D6603
[Xperia Z3 General] xPoiled:
Can someone mirror the file for d6553 or d6633?mega is not working using mobile
[Xperia Z3 General] celll:
i dont understand

please step by step mount rw to relate, tell
[Xperia Z3 General] Ricky D:
[MENTION=5646073]Astartes2006[/MENTION] [MENTION=3148573]slonn[/MENTION] [MENTION=3792607]celll[/MENTION] and anyone else who has the mount R/W problem:

I found this RIC defeat zip which works a treat.

Flash it after flashing my zip from mega.
[Xperia Z3 General] celll:
ok thanks

trying

okk flash zip ok and rw ok

thanks man

thanks thanks thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Astartes2006:
Awesome, worked for me! Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 General] xPoiled:
Can someone upload the files for d6603 or d6653 on other download site aside from mega?thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] maple_mak:
NFC not working after done rooting.:confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] android404:
Works fine here.
[Xperia Z3 General] bowyerv:
NFC works fine for me.
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
sorry... after all, patched remote play apk... where? Thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] ThatGuyLookingForAdvice:
Wow it worked on my Xperia Z3 D6603 TYVM!
[Xperia Z3 General] benzo:
Can i use it on Build 23.0.A.2.98?

Anyway thanks for your work!
[Xperia Z3 General] funky0308:
You can use it on every rootable fw.

The trick is to have rooted fw and recovery...

If you have both, you can upgrade to higher version...
[Xperia Z3 General] Darkside14:
If you mean to try to root the build 23.0.A.2.98 I don't think it's gonna work, you must use the specified file that contain the CVE-2014-7911 exploit to root properly your phone otherwise it maybe won't work :)
[Xperia Z3 General] benzo:
Sorry, I forgot to answer. I solved everything, rooted the 23.0.A.2.98 and then I followed the instructions of the thread.

Thank you all!
[Xperia Z3 General] cdl2:
Short description: I tried all of the above, but I get frequent reboots and google play stopped working: I can browse apps but not download them, as the download bar never progresses. :confused: Any ideas? Thanks!

Long description: my Z3 dual SIM D6633 came with firmware 23.0.F.1.74, which can be rooted. I wanted to root it then upgrade to firmware 23.0.1.f.0.96 because the latter is compatible with my British 4G EE SIM, the former isn’t (I kept getting the error messages: “unfortunately, process com.android.phone has stopped” one after the other, which made the phone unusable).

I rooted the phone with the instructions in the first post of the thread, backed up TA partition / DRM keys, and installed Nut’s dual recovery.

I then downloaded and flashed the pre-rooted version (without wiping) of the new software found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58802345&postcount=81

The EE SIM worked, but google play didn’t (I could browse apps, but the download bar never progressed).

So I did a full wipe and reflashed the firmware above. Google play worked. Adaway didn’t, so I flashed the RICdefeat.zip linked at the bottom of the same post. Adaway now worked.

However, ( I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not), after flashing RICdefeat I started getting many app freezes and reboots. I even removed my microsd card, fearing it had become faulty, but to no avail. On top of that, Google play stopped working: just like before, I could browse apps but not download the, because the progress bar never progresses.
[Xperia Z3 General] Ricky D:
Not sure what to suggest. It is possible there was a something corrupted in the download of the files. Or perhaps it is a cache/dalvik problem.

Try downloading everything again and flashing again. Wipe cache/dalvik as you go.

I don't know the ins and outs of what the 'fix permissions' function does in the recovery but maybe give that a hit too.

These are just general suggestions. I'm afraid I can't offer much more. There have been success stories with my files so I don't think they are the issue. Unless it truly is a compatibility issue with EE, which I doubt too.

Tell us what works or if nothing does. Others may benefit.
[Xperia Z3 General] cdl2:
I have done a full wipe and reflashed your prerooted zip, but without flashing the RIC Defeat zip. System cannot be mounted as rw (neither with root explorer nor with ES File explorer, so Adaway doesn't work), but the phone is stable, there are no reboots like before and Google play works fine.

The other two things I will try are this: http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-de...-2014-4322-t3011598/post58400277#post58400277

and making my own prerooted zip.

About this, may I ask where / how you obtained the ROM and what version it is (UK, Hong Kong, Russian, etc). The only other (stock, not pre-rooted)version I managed to find online is the Russian one: http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/67-sony-xperia-z3-dual-d6633

Thanks a lot!
[Xperia Z3 General] Larner:
Hi all, I am new to this forum and noob about rooting. Can I ask after I root my phone and installed dual recovery, do I flash stock firmware of .77 to upgrade? Will my root access be gone? Thanks in advance!:fingers-crossed:

Edit: Realised my root is gone after flashed back to stock firmware

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Also, after I flashed the D6653 firmware, I realised I couldnt use 3G or LTE on my phone anymore. Is there any solution to this? please help. Thanks!!!

Edit: Got back my Mobile Data and LTE by flashing back to stock Singapore Singtel firmware via XperiFirm

Is any kind soul able to help me root create a flashable Rom for Singtel firmware .77? Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z3 General] cdl2:
I used Xperifirm ( http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142) to download the German version of firmware 23.0.1.f.0.96 for my dual sim D6633.

I then used PRFCreator to create a flashable zip, with that prerooted firmware (ie firmware + root), + Nut's latest version of dual recovery.

I did a full wipe, including cache + Dalvik, installed the zip, then flashed RICdefeat.zip because otherwise system wasn't mountable.

So far I have been using the phone for 3 days and I haven't had any of the issues I had before.
[Xperia Z3 General] cdl2:
I uploaded the flashable zip I created here:

https://mega.co.nz/#!axsEmSoR!IX32_WBVZF-XbgyKQD6OjMPziLIvXc561wGJ30gLj34

I am happy for the link to be copied at the beginning of the thread. Hope this is useful.
[Xperia Z3 General] kioshi:
They have the lollipop Baltic Sea generic FTF update available.

Would the OP or anyone else is able to compile the zip file with root/xzdr recovery and SuperSU?

I'd be happy to donate for your efforts. I'm without a laptop for a few weeks.

Thank You.
[Xperia Z3 General] tweker:
wrong thread
[Xperia Z3 General] gnizamami:
Slight confusion re which rom to use

I have a d6603. Trying to follow the guide but unsure which zip i need to flash if i am in the uk?

Do i use D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Generic_NCB-Root-XZDR2.8.3-SuperSU-signed, or generic-de or generic-au?

I haven't done a sim unlock yet,this process doesn't cause any problems with that,as its imei related. (is that correct?)

cheers Jay
[Xperia Z3 General] caanda45:
Thanks the D6603 pre-rooted zips for .77 are a g_dsend, made my rooting process so easy!!!

Fantastic!!! Thanks a million!!

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I suggest you wait till you do the sim unlock, most likely ok, but you never know. I got my sim unlock today and finally rooted and all is well!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] RitelinD:
Flash the 5.77 firmware directly

I am rooted and unlocked, running CM12 with TWRP recovery. However I prefer the stock ROM and would like to revert back to it. Do I still have to do the complete process or can I skip to step 1 directly and just flash it via recovery.

If not is there a stock xperia ROM which I can install directly on my phone and still have root access.
[Xperia Z3 General] Richy99:
just flash it via recovery
[Xperia Z3 General] Nabfy:
After trying a few available options, i returned to this rom, it works best for my z3, and i got recovery and xposed and thats all i really need. Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] aa Ganteng:
hei bro, after flash prerooted i don't have dual recovery. why? whats wrong?
[Xperia Z3 General] leso60:
Thanks

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Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] marcolero:
Xperia Z3 Dual

Work on Xperia Z3 Dual D6633?
[Xperia Z3 General] Element515:
thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] tujamo1:
Can you provide me a 23.0.1.A.5.77 FTF for D6653, please? Global if you can..
[Xperia Z3 General] woozydevotee:
Guys which one should i select? Generic_De or Generic_AU???? please advice
[Xperia Z3 General] jassalmithu:
Is 23.0.1.A.5.77 last released version of kitkat for Xperia Z3, I am holding out on upgrading to lollipop till xprivacy works and just wants the last kitkat version released till its sorted out. I am D6653 and rooted with Nuts recoveries installed and will just flash the zip or make my own with PRFCreator fro FTF. Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] superangel16:
Aplication of this method to D6616

Hey, i have a Sony Xperia D6616 Z3 (t-mobile Version) do you think i can flash this tru recovery with no problem?
[Xperia Z3 General] ThemGo:
XZDualRecovery 2.8.21?

Many thanks for creating pre-rooted firmwares!

But one question, currently there is already XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 existing. I installed this on my Z3.

I would like to install D6603_23.0.1.A.5.77_Generic_DE-Root-XZDR2.8.1-SuperSU-signed.zip, but it contains old XZDualRecovery 2.8.1.

So it would downgrade XZDualRecovery when installing this firmware - is this a problem?

And how could I get XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 again? Directly installing flashable zip for XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 after the firmware zip and that way overwrite the XZDualRecovery which is contained in the zip? Or will this lead to confusion?
[Xperia Z3 General] ThemGo:
Directly installing flashable zip for XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 after the firmware zip worked flawlessly.

Everything fine!
[Xperia Z3 General] paulopaixao:
I'm sorry if this already answered, but can I wipe cache, dalvik AND system on the recovery? I've followed the tutorial once and went perfectly, just got this doubt. Sorry for my poor english.
[Xperia Z3 General] heywheelie:
Does anyone have the D6653_23.0.1.A.5.77_Generic_AU ftf file please? I'd like to build my own pre-rooted firmware with ther latest stable Dual Recovery and SuperSU
[Xperia Z3 General] godfather7708:
thanks

that is the best rom for my Z3. Thanks a lot
[Xperia Z3 General] heywheelie:
Me too. Very stable, quick and amazing battery life
[Xperia Z3 General] abieofficial:
Downgrade

I've 5.1.1 of D6653. Is safe to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4?
[Xperia Z3 General] heywheelie:
yes
[Xperia Z3 General] Doltishness:
32GB or 16GB ?
[Xperia Z3 General] littlelion85:
Hi! I need some help restoring my 6603. I have unlocked bootloader tried flashing but i am in the bootloop of flashmode. I successfully flashed to one of the tft file but still the same bootloop. tried again some more but always having problem with partition.sin finished with errors. :-(