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[Sony Xperia E3] JustinUK73:
Stuck on Sony logo

Hi everyone :)

I've finally managed to unlock my bootloader after discovery my Sony Xperia E3 D2203 can be bootloader unlock!

Well, it had to happen, I had to get stuck sooner rather than later.

I followed these instruction welll. I installed flashtool while I restarted Windows 10 in "allow unsigned drivers" mode. Flashtool has installed properly there.

After unlocking the bootloader I go to use flashtool to continue with this guide.

I connect phone - powered off - and press vol. up. indicator light is blue. I launched flashtool and did as instructed. slecting the android 4.4.2 kernel to fastbot. It all seemed to go well.

I disconnect and turn my phone on. I find that "sony" logo appears, then the phone vibrates and indicator is violet coloured. I'm stuck on sony screen and have no way to navigate to a "CWM" recovery .zip. SuperSu.zip is on my sdcard yet, I don't get any access to anything.

I decided to flash (as a rescue) the build 18.5.C.0.25. However, while I get my phone back in working order for the time being, I find that I'm actually on 18.5.C.019 build.

Made another attempt and I've got it woriking!

Made the error of flashing 4.4.2 boot kernel rather then selecting boot.img. Got white notification light, fund CWM recovery and did all the other bits. I'm rooted now! Time i had some fun! :D
[Sony Xperia E3] Regis23:
Thank u :)
[Sony Xperia E3] yvkoe:
Hi to all,

got a problem ,

following step by step, everything seems to work fine but when i got to the end

it says when i use root checker :fail ,you're not root.

my device :xperia e3,build 18.5.C.0.19,Model D2203, may be the link to the kernel for 4.4.4?because it's given for 4.4.2.

An advice could be helpfull.Thanks
[Sony Xperia E3] Littmann:
Can't unlock bootloader

Hi! I can't OEM unlock BootLoader. Is there any other way to do that because I can't root my Xperia E3?
[Sony Xperia E3] Mainaharen:
Here is the link http://bit.ly/1SSYc61

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Did you check *#*#7378423#*# service info-configuration-Rooting status
[Sony Xperia E3] Littmann:
Yes. Bootloader unlock available:No.
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
check this out..

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-e3/general/root-root-xperia-4-4-4-noob-friendly-t3195668
[Sony Xperia E3] arpitsinngh:
i boot up my xperoa e3 dual apply same process.after install supersu',phone willl show only "sony xperia" logo.when i switch on my mobile it will show purple light and hang on logo
[Sony Xperia E3] arwin_nr:
King Root

Can I use king root for rooting? What's the difference between kingroot and this method?

Is it safe to use kingroot?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay12301:
root Xperia E

Sony Xperia E3 made by Sony, it is very easy to root Xperia E just just need to download some files like Flashtool, SuperSu and kernel file then follow the steps carefully. To root Xperia E you need a USB cable, enable USB debugging. read full post here
[Sony Xperia E3] Mainaharen:
Don't try Kingroot,This is a Chinese app

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Vinay method is best and Easy
[Sony Xperia E3] D Vibbs:
Pls help me, when i go in my cwm recovery of xperia e3 in advance option there is no partition sd option.Now what should i do to partition sd card.

????
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
Use your pc to partition.

Use mini tool partition wizard to partition it . But make sure you are using card reader not your phone.
[Sony Xperia E3] useone07:
Thanks for the tutorial. Finally i have my device unlocked bootloader and rooted. :D
[Sony Xperia E3] D Vibbs:
Will the d2212 kernel work on d2202.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
yes.
[Sony Xperia E3] D Vibbs:
Though I connect the phone in fastboot mode, the flashtool doesn't start flashing and shows error-drivers need to be installed for connected device.

You can find them in drivers folder,but I don't know which driver to install.So I installed all the drivers and tried again but still the errors occur.
[Sony Xperia E3] anmol1996:
How to unroot sony xperia e3 dual d2212 after rooting.
[Sony Xperia E3] D Vibbs:
You have to flash a stock rom on your device.?.

Check this out- http://techchomps.com/how-to-unroot-the-sony-xperia-e3/
[Sony Xperia E3] babykoiakw:
Is nba 2k16 running on xperia e3? Reply pls thank u
[Sony Xperia E3] vipul070494:
xperia E3 ROOT

How to root xperia e3 D2202 IN A SIMPLE WAY

FIRMWARE VERSION IS 18.5.A.0.26

ANDROID 4.4.4
[Sony Xperia E3] prakharayush31:
my device was partially rooted and now phone is stuck at sony logo

Guys help me what should I do now. As I have tried rooting my device but not succeeded as I installed cwm succefully but installing supersu the device doesn't make up and it got partially rooted. After that I was checking all the options in cwm. And reached to the options MOUNTS AND STORAGE after that by mistake I formatted system and data.

And from then my phone stuck at sony logo.

I tried flashing stock rom using flash tool but after certain procedure it shows error.

Guys pls help. thanks in advance.....
[Sony Xperia E3] hndr_haryanto:
I have same problem here. My E3 Dual can't flash using Flashtool, my phone just detect on fastboot mode, so I can't flash my phone using Flash boot mode.
[Sony Xperia E3] D Vibbs:
What kind of error and also mention the procedure
[Sony Xperia E3] Mallow1:
Hi Vinay,

Many thanks for the guide. I've successfully rooted an Xperia E3 (D2203) running 4.4.4 (UK unbranded spec). Only issue I had was the SuperSU. zip step. The Fix Root kept failling.

Eventually I flashed the latest SuperSU (v2.65) directly from it's XDA thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053) and downloaded this one http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and that got me over the finishing line.

How about updating your first post so others following us have a better success rate too. Also perhaps add Step 9 with a link to a root checker to help verify success as some noobs may not spot their issues re it not working 100%.

I used https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ecker&pcampaignid=APPU_1_sUTlVsz-HYqyad3jvJgJ

Anyway thanks once again,

Mallow1
[Sony Xperia E3] rkreddyct:
Thanks ur guide...for e3 root...successful.

Sent from my D2212 using Xperia News
[Sony Xperia E3] rkreddyct:
Sir I ask 2 questions In xda devolpoers any one help me sir/Bro

Am used Xperia e3 d2212 (4.4.4) rooted (vinay build v11.)

1.double tap to wakeup screen on opption

This options for already try to xposed modules(wake up gestures) but not supported in my kernel.

2.camera enehnce the cybershot mode capture the pictures

Please give me this apps...am Waiting

Sorry for my bad English.....

Thank you...

Sent from my D2212 using Xperia News
[Sony Xperia E3] farhaan26:
my device not mentioned

hey my device sony xperia e3 dual (D2212) is not mentioned in the above link.please help i want to unlock the bootloader..

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hey my device sony xperia e3 dual (d2212) is not listed in the above link ,please help.
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
You can unlock bootloader from sony website. There must be device listed e3
[Sony Xperia E3] farhaan26:
my device is e3 dual

yes but my device is e3 dual not e3

can we unlock my e3 dual with using e3 listed in the website.
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
yes i think so .. you can try at your own risk.
[Sony Xperia E3] Dafao:
Hello Guys,

I have a big issue with my phone. Everything worked really fine until the step 5 :

"Now disconnect USB and press power button on phone. Phone will vibrate with WHITE notification light press vol up and down untill you see CWM recovery."

My phone vibrated with an orange notification, anyway I pressed up and down but nothing happened except vibration. Now it only boot with the Sony splash screen for a second but nothing happen, I'm really stuck and I don't know what to do.

EDIT : Sorry, my phone is okay now, I though it was a 2002 like my sister but in fact it was a 03. We buy them in the same store so I assumed they had the same kernel... Anyway everything is fine now :)
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
No roll back required but if you need cwm recovery prement then it need cwm
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
part 2 step 5 in not cleared .. how to connect phone it says device not found?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Disconnect and reconnect usb and run runme.bat again if still won't work reinstall adb driver,s and check usb and make sure your phone is powered on when connected.
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
Required urgent help

I am unable to install busy box it says installation failed or not successful .. can u tell me detailed procedure ..

i am doing these steps .

1. flashed stock ftf file of 18.5.A.0.26 on D2202 using flashtool.

2. followed your procedure of rooting phone . and successfully rooted it.

3. downloaded busy box, root explorer , universal init d from play store .

4. edited file from 1 to 0 in sony_ric.

5. install busy box . Result = installation not successful..

What to do where i am making mistake..

plz help thanks in advance..
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
I had same problem first time follow this extra steps.

1- change sony_ric from 1 to 0.

2- press power button for a while and select turn off.

3- wait for a while and boot device.

4-now again go to sony_ric and change it from 1 to 0 and try installing busybox.

Make sure you always select save and exit.

If still won't work then edit sony_ric to 0 and run runme.bat in init.d installer attached on my thread(part 2,step 5). Then reboot and install BusyBox.
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
thanks . it worked but now i cant uninstall the universal init app
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Never uninstall universal init.d app it changes sony_ric to 0 every time you restart your phone.(you have to keep init.d app until we get kernel with sony_ric disabled)
[Sony Xperia E3] aleem77:
I just follow the instruction step by step exactly same the procedure, i do it until 3 times, but still stuck in sony logo, i dont know whats happen, please help :(
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
When you flash d2212 kernel just open cwm by constantly taping vol up down or you get bootloop. After flashing cwm.zip go to Advance option and turn off and flash kernel from ftf. Your device can,t boot with cwm kernel.
[Sony Xperia E3] aleem77:
Ok vinay, i'll try it again, thanks
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
guide updated for all device,s

whenever 4.4.4 release for D2203,D2206,D2243 you can use this method.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
update,

system mount fix automated.
[Sony Xperia E3] eladiocesar:
after i terminate all steps the sony logo still don't let go my screen lol. any help?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
This can only happen due to 4.4.2 kernel on 4.4.4. So after doing all steps power off device and connect your phone in flash mod and in flashtool select your ftf file and exclude all option but not kernel. Then flash it.

Which variant are you using.
[Sony Xperia E3] eladiocesar:
I reboot too 4.4.2, i shout wait for a one click too root. Can you upload the ftf them you use too flash on the final step?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
First update to 4.4.4 then flash supersu.zip in 4.4.2 cwm kernel then flash stock kernel from ftf.(for flashing kernel only un mark userdata and mark all others but not kernel then you get kernel and userdata un marked then click on flash. And turn off your device connect usb hold vol down and kernel will be flashed.
[Sony Xperia E3] bhaveshjat8432:
help me

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help I am stucked after flashing 4.4.2 kernel and logo of sony is appear there

now i can't take any action.

i have tried to reboot or reflash the device but the device stucked at sony logo.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
You have to open cwm on that kernel not to boot. And to boot use 4.4.4 kernel.which is included in ftf.
[Sony Xperia E3] bhaveshjat8432:
problem with busybox

Thanks for help I have rooted phone successfully but a new problem arising with installing busyboxinstaller. When I tried to edit enable file in sony_ric folder a message appear that. "Permission denied " when I try to open file "error loading in file" appear.

And when I open universal init.d. it unfortunately stopped again and again.

And why did you give superuser version 1.94 not 2.37 in rooting process of 4.4.4.

Thanks for quick help
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
i have updated system moun,t fix use updated steps on firstpage

i will update link to download supersu-v2.46.zip
[Sony Xperia E3] sanchith.hegde:
I followed a website and by mistake flashed 4.4.2 boot.img. I am stuck in Sony logo. What can I do?

Details:

My Experia E3 Dual (D2212) with 4.4.4 is stuck on boot logo (SONY) with black background. It was like that months ago when I tried rooting it. I had done a mistake of flashing a 4.4.2 image(boot.img) instead of a 4.4.4 one. As I remember had with some red led when started. Now the battery would be dead. I tried updating software with PC companion but it told that the phone contained some bad software which couldn't be modified. I am grateful to anyone who can help me. I have unlocked bootloader it's OK if data is lost, please help me get it working. I realized that I could ask XDA people for help and have done so.

When I took it to the SONY centre they said motherboard has to be replaced and it would cost Rs. 6000.

Edit: Can I use Sony Xperia Flashtool to flash factory image?

Update: It charges . It boots up with a purple light. Recovery works. Now what can I do?
[Sony Xperia E3] sanchith.hegde:
Okay, I was able to flash stock firmware with XpiriFirm and then followed the steps again. I was able to root on D2212 and thank you very much for the files.

Yeah I'm happy:laugh::laugh::laugh::):svetius:
[Sony Xperia E3] nashramli:
Step 4 - Click on SELECT KERNEL TO FLASH KERNEL CHOOSER WINDOW will open now click on *.sin and change it to *.img Now Select boot.img (download kernel for your device attached below) KERNEL WILL BE FLASHED - i got stuck here.
[Sony Xperia E3] aaariff:
problem in unlocking bootloader

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3012248

while following the steps to unlock bootloader in tutorial video he simple download android sdk.zip file but when i'm trying it downloads smnthg named android studio of size 1.2gb it say android sdk is bundled with it i have downloaded and intsalled that then where to place that second downloaded fastboot drivers and how to continue please explain..
[Sony Xperia E3] Shubhanshu Jain:
It cant work
[Sony Xperia E3] Milan2608:
Help me understand, i cant install recovery on my xperia d2212 and is that necessary to root for recovery, and how do i install recovery plzz help

Coz i just want nitrogen os on my device.

:rolleyes:

My build number is 18.4.B.2.14
[Sony Xperia E3] anthony90ct:
CWM recovery

How I can install the CWM recovery?
[Sony Xperia E3] playerum:
Just follow the instructions, it works!

As in:
[Sony Xperia E3] marvinalnashi:
Can anyone make a kernel and a Recovery for the Xperia E5 f3311 too?

We can't seem to even root this device and there's no real Forum for it.

Can anyone help please?
[Sony Xperia E3] damodar prasad:
Hi.. I'm using Sony Xperia e3.. I have rooted my device using king root.. I tried titanium backup to delete system apps.. But it's not working.. Can anyone suggest me how to free space in my mobile by uninstalling system apps..I have tried system app remover too... But no use
[Sony Xperia E3] sashank1:
why is there no image file for d2202 4.4.4??????????? I mean the kernel
[Sony Xperia E3] Dori96An:
So I'm flashing kernel and this shows up. When I press power button it just turns on my phone. Please help :P

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - sending 'boot' (15322 KB)...

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - OKAY [ 0.485s]

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - writing 'boot'...

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.487s

11/021/2016 23:21:52 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:

sending 'boot' (15322 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.485s]

writing 'boot'...

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.487s
[Sony Xperia E3] yashgumaste:
I downloaded this boot.img for d2202.

And flashed it in fastboot.

Is it done?

How to reboot into recovery?
[Sony Xperia E3] Arnedv3:
wifi not working?
[Sony Xperia E3] sagor54321:
Kingroot ask not uninstall how I uninstall it
[Sony Xperia E3] JuanRene:
Thank you so much...!

I just created an account to say thank you and all the amazing people over here who helped me recover a Sony Xperia E3 D2206 bys following this and many other (cant remember all the posts) bought the phone with a bootloop and after almost 2 weeks fo thnikering with it i was able to flash the customized gel R2B.ftf.

Im not shure what i did at all (somewhere between unlocking bootloader then looking it up again) then doing a "here goes nothing" flashtools try with the ftf i mention above... then BANG...! there goes the charging logo...

For everyone out there dont give up hope and follow the tutorial read carefully everything and ask only when you have all the tools and read everything to the letter...

Again thank you and everyone here on XDA and keep up your amazing work...

All the best for you and blessing from Mexico.
[Sony Xperia E3] Ashwin Meena:
Hy
[Sony Xperia E3] ankitgorwadia:
XPERIA D2212 - bootloader unlock fails

Device Information:

Xperia E3 Dual

Model: D2212

Android 4.4.4

Kernel version: 3.4.0 - build_admin@ubuntu_builder#1 (Thu Jan 8 22:07:09 CST 2015)

Build No.: 18.5.B.0.26

*#*#7378423#*#* menu confirms the following:

Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes

I am having a hard time unlocking the bootloader of this device.

Having followed the unlocking procedure from Sony, I get the following error:

FAILED (remote: command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.094s

I have even tried repairing the device using Xperia Comanpion - the software installed a fresh copy of the 18.5.B.0.26 onto it. Tried unlocking again and same result.

Checked all drives for adb, fastboot and even flashmode drivers (that come with FlashTool). I can boot phone in both Flashmode and Fastmode but no luck in unlocking bootloader.

I was hoping some experts (@vinay et al) may be help to shed some light on this issue. I am not coder or a developer, just an enthusiast trying to install a better ROM on D2212. Stuck at this trivial first step and can't seem to find a solution.

For info, I have tried on 2 different PCs and have tried in both Windows 7 and we as on Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 but exact same output every time.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

AG
[Sony Xperia E3] verban:
Unable to root sony e3

I tried to flash my sony mobile but i have still the same error message :crying:

30/015/2018 13:15:40 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:

target didn't report max-download-size

sending 'boot' (15322 KB)...

OKAY [ 5.238s]

writing 'boot'...

OKAY [ 1.857s]

finished. total time: 7.095s

30/015/2018 13:15:40 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
[Sony Xperia E3] EvertonLinyx:
Thanks for support

:) [MENTION=5494317]vinay[/MENTION] :good: Muito obrigado, Thanks
[Sony Xperia E3] hdtnb2:
It seems to be my E3 is not certain releases. My phone says "No" when I check rooting status through service info.

This means I can not root my E3. Am I correct?

Is there any way to root E3 even though I do not have unlocked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia E3] bhaveshjat8432:
universal lnit.d has unfortunately stoped again and again

i follow all the steps again and again but still i can't install busy box
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
In universal init.d is there any NS named script.
[Sony Xperia E3] bhaveshjat8432:
First I can't start universal lnit.d yet so I have not seen inside of universal lnit.d

And when I install apps which need root in phone like folder mount, freedom then a message appear it says I was unable to write in external sd card

This is caused by permission issue in your system

And some apps shows that this problem is due to android version kitkat where it does not give permission to write in external sd card

Thanks
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
There are many more init.d enabling apps find them on play store And try doing hard reset reinstalling soft reset . Universal init.d is workint fine for me. And for temproary system permission change sony_ric to 0 and reboot then change it again to 0 after that install xposed framework after installing framework search for kitkat sd full acess and install that module then install busybox and try foldermount.
[Sony Xperia E3] uday94:
somebody make flashable custom rom for e3 d2202 .. any rom like lollipop ,aosp etc .

any ideas when a custom rom is available .
[Sony Xperia E3] bhaveshjat8432:
solution for those who stucked at sony logo

when you have stucked at sony logo during clockworkmod then go to official sony site and find SonyPc Companion for your xperia device

and download it in pc .then install SonyPc Companion and run.Now connect your device through usb cable. when SonyPc Companion will have recognized your device then click "Update Phone" now SonyPc Companion will be searching new firmware online when it will finded a update click on update .now SonyPc Companion install a update engine and download a latest firmware .it takes long time when it downloading the firmware we can pause it but in process of installing update engine never do this. now when the update download complete SonyPc Companion ask you to installing update click yes when it tries to install update your device will shut down .

now you can flash required firmware 18.5.A.0.26 or 18.5.B.0.26 to alive your phone and again try to root device with above publish steps.

when you flash 4.4.2 kernel to get cwm and after finish flashing disconnect your device and press power button and press vol up and vol down one after another as fast as and keep pressing whenever you will not see CWM .Otherwise you again stuck st sony logo screen.
[Sony Xperia E3] szimbiawey:
Sir, i do all your instruction. And when it's finished i tried to check if root is available by app from playstore. It says that my phone is rooted. Okay, i tried to uninstall system apps and bloatware, but it says failed. I tried one more time, still failed.

Then i tried to install busybox, but it cant install although the superSU grant every apps that need root acces. So i tried other apps that need root, i install rebooter from playstore, again it says i have rooted my phone, and when i reboot it or whatever i do on that apps, it works.. Again, i tried to open my system root from xplorer, es,, and i try to delete file from system/apps but it comes to nothing. The apps still there.. Btw i'm using d2202 4.4.4 and i flash kernel with d2212 just like your instruction. Can u help me, i really want to upgrade to 4.4.4 because u said in other thread that walkman stop is fixed in this 4.4.4.. Pls i really need your help
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
You are rooted but half. Your /system is read only to make it mountable as read write follow steps on part 2.
[Sony Xperia E3] szimbiawey:
How to execute runme.bat? Is it on phone, or on computer? When i executed it on computer, its says "couldn't find phone" (i plug the usb on my phone, and my phone isn't locked)

Do i need to install some driver? ADB driver? Where to find it? Is it comes with flashtools?

-EDIT-

I think it's all done here. I forgot to tick usb debug mode...

Thanks a lot Vinay
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
I will add usb debugging enable steps in it. So it will not happen to anyone again.
[Sony Xperia E3] kevinhecox99:
Heyyyyyy new update again

Xperia E3 (D2202) 4.4.4 Kitkat Update: http://youtu.be/PpVAMEPIMwQ