yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Frontier3:
I installed root and then updated to the newest firmware from this thread. http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/stock-firmware-23-0-1-5-77-generic-t3012378

My titanium backup does not work and adaway can't replace my hosts file. So it seems there are still issues with the permissions to /system

I was able to back up my DRM keys without an issue (at least it seemed to work, so I'm assuming it backed up correctly).

It seems others are having this issue with Titanium Backup, but I can't seem to see any solution. I applied the permissions fix from the above thread but it didn't seem to fix this issue.

Does anyone know if there is a fix for this? The whole reason I love root is for titanium and adblocking.

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] weliyt:
Has been covered many times in this thread

Mount your system partition RW

Plug your phone into computer, go to giefroot_v2/files, hold SHIFT and Right Click and press Open Command Window Here

Then type the following

adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
[Sony Cross-Device General] elkay:
Will this work for the Z3v? If not currently, is there info/debug I can pull from my phone that will help get it working?
[Sony Cross-Device General] waleedsq81:
Thanx pro

I flash this FW & i use giefroot v2

it's worked know :good:

Thanx [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]

donation Confirmation number: 5U953072RD6746328 ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Huey85:
Or u can just make sure to use [NUT]'s update dualrecovery (2.8.1) which fixed the issue with system RW access on .77.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Frontier3:
Just attempted to use that command

255|root@D5803:/ # mount -o remount,rw /system

mount -o remount,rw /system

mount: Operation not permitted

255|root@D5803:/ #

Also, the 2.8.1 version of NUTs dualrecovery was taken down, i assume because it wasn't working right, so I wasn't able to run that. I assumed that the RICDefeat.zip was fixing this issue, but apparently it didnt.

Any help on why the adb command isn't working would be appreciated

EDIT: also attempted to manually set rw in root explorer and tried running a command through terminal emulator on the phone and got same error about mount operation not permitted.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Huey85:
Weird, it seems to be working perfectly fine for my Z3.

Just checked - 2.8.1 is still there for Z3 and Z3c.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sun_:
Yes the recovery ist working now, seams to be uploaded today first. yesterday was the 2.8.1 really buggy.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Hwarrang:
Hello

Thank you for all your work on this. I have been waiting a long time like many other people for someone like yourself to achieve root on this great phone.

Generic AU Z3 - D6653 successfully rooted

Donation made - Confirmation number: 45A01738SA622251T.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=58400277#post58400277

After that the command above should work.
[Sony Cross-Device General] copywizard:
i got a small question i can,t figure out my self i have read all threads about this amazing new root development but i see everyone using a D5803 instead of a D6603 so i was wondering i have a D6603 T-mobile branded on .77 and i would like to know if it is possible to follow the "giefroot" tutorial for my branded D6603 when i use flashtool to flash a .93 (tmobile branded) firmware to my D6603 and then root is and then flash back the .77 (tmobile branded) firmware?

i ask this because i have read something in this thread about t-mobile branded phones not being able to be rooted or maybe i misread?

any help is much appriciated and THX alot for giving us this root methode!
[Sony Cross-Device General] xfire:
Finally, after many attempts I managed to make the root of D6603 and also to install the firmware .77 root.

Thanks a lot friends.:good::good:

Small donation 2JV85843EC928542P
[Sony Cross-Device General] forisp2004:
hi to all.

I must create my .77fw ftf firmware file from XperiFirm 4 files I download after uncheck unpack automatically.

I read at previous post that after FILESET Decrypt finishes will popup Bundler window and from that window I must choose all files from the left exclude the 2 files with .ta extension. (cust-reset.ta and fota-reset.ta).

Is that right or must choose all the files to create .77 fw ftf firmware :confused:

That firmware will use to create pre-rooted .77 fw and flash at last stage from flashtool .77 exclude system. :cowboy:

Thanks :o
[Sony Cross-Device General] infinitylook:
not working on sgp621 fw 23.0.1.a0.167

it flashes message on screen saying device is not vulnerable.
[Sony Cross-Device General] theskig:
I have a stock Polish D6633 with firm .74 (August kernel) and worked perfectly. Somebody used the Hong Kong firm, there's a post around 20 pages ago
[Sony Cross-Device General] cjunior94:
I use this HK version that have worked for some people here, but i don't know why it does not worked for me :(

i used others fw, and i have the same problem.

sorry for the poor english.
[Sony Cross-Device General] ziuta24:
Me too.. Polish stock and root doesnt work:/
[Sony Cross-Device General] bullghost:
hi zxz0O0,

i success fully root my phone using version 2,

need to clean up /data/local/tmp/ before execute install.bat.

thanks for your hard work !

Confirmation number: 8A510656NR553602F
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
No need to inclide .ta files.

You can also use already uploaded .77 prerooted over here: https://mega.co.nz/#!8Bo2DaoB!SShRMpwRrkXpcWHhh-A1a96zDft3ZTaKwgnNMWhjJE0
[Sony Cross-Device General] newk9:
Working on d5803 with 2.93. Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Krustnesis:
Try as many times as you can. Check about newest adb drivers. Uncheck Verifying applications

[MENTION=2176140]topic[/MENTION]

Now, how to get permissions to write on /system ? Failed to install Xposed framework.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Athrael:
I am trying to do root a Z3 D6603 with the firm D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf, but it does not go, has someone with this version achieved it?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Newt182:
Maybe you misread and you aren't rooted?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Krustnesis:
Here u are, but after accepting permission there is an error about writing to /system
[Sony Cross-Device General] newk9:
I got an error about /system being ro when trying to install dual recovery. I'll post logs when I get home.
[Sony Cross-Device General] sgiannouris:
I personally need this to backup TA, and unlock BL... so by SuperSU being on /system is enough.. so, how did you do it? :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] Matteo Mazzu:
Would be nice to know if after we can update the firmware or if you want root you have too stay with the older firmware..
[Sony Cross-Device General] howellcp:
Trying to get the information needed for Verizon Note 4.. Big bounty coming your way if it gets working!!

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/bounty-verizon-note-4-root-whos-t2916685
[Sony Cross-Device General] willuare:
it doesn't work for me

D6603

build 23.0.A.2.93

kernel version 3.4.0-perf-g0961cdf tue aug 19 19:48:36 2014

for the other thing i dont find information
[Sony Cross-Device General] serajr:
How to get root on latest .77 fw (LOCKED BL)

Procedure:

TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK

1. Get root on old firmware with [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] masterpiece tool (OP) and install Dual Recovery by [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION]

2. Create a pre-rooted firmware from latest .77 fw ftf with the not less outstanding PRFCreator tool, including latest SuperSU and Dual Recovery flashable zips (just follow thread instructions)

3. Put pre-rooted firmware flashable zip at internal memory (/sdcard0)

4. Open NDR Utils app and reboot into TWRP recovery

5. Flash pre-rooted firmware and then... POWER OFF device (DO NOT REBOOT)

6. Open FlashTool and flash latest .77 fw - EXCLUDING SYSTEM !!! (OPTIONAL - JUST IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T PUSHED WHOLE FW INTO PRE-ROOTED FLASHABLE ZIP).

7. Done!

If after last step your /system can't be mounted as rw, try these commands (open a windows command prompt inside /files folder)!

You will get latest .77 fw rooted with dual recovery installed!

Above procedure must work to get lollipop rooted too (from KK to L)!

zxz0O0... once again... THANK YOU!! ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] thienbrand:
The problem is I can't achive root on my D6603 :(
[Sony Cross-Device General] RHBH:
Try this before installing dualrecovery:

adb shell
su
id
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Can you run commands:

adb shell
ls -l /data/local/tmp
ls -l /system/lib/modules/wp*
ls -l /system/bin/stock/
cat /data/local/tmp/giefrootlog
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
[Sony Cross-Device General] Krustnesis:
Finally, Archieved installed Xposed framework :D

Just installed root browser, trying to copy build.prop and paste to /system, allow by superSU, and /system permissions are done !
[Sony Cross-Device General] ImAnurag:
Anyone got it working on Xperia Z2 D6502

23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware - Kernel 3.4.0-perf-gd4d661a Build Date Fri Sep 19 18:10:07 2014

Not working for me.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Athrael:
Can you indicate step along step to me, that you have done steps and how? Since you install the firm.
[Sony Cross-Device General] yuskhayru:
Pls make it working for D6503 too, build number 23.0.1.0.167 !
[Sony Cross-Device General] Krustnesis:
Step by step about rooting or installing xposed framework?

About framework u have it in ur quote, and about rooting take a look at my previous posts :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Maybe read the second post.
[Sony Cross-Device General] theskig:
Here's my situation...
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Check SGP621 forum for guide how to root it using giefroot.

I see from log file that device rebooted before exploit was completed. Try redownload giefroot tool. If it still doesn't work you can try using firmware .82
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sonny_Au:
after download 77 fw for my d6653 and enter recovery to flash, but when i choose to flash file, recovery got error and out. my recovery download from NUT last version Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.1-RELEASE.installer.zip.

any ideas bro?
[Sony Cross-Device General] forisp2004:
Thank you :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] Greynet:
Thank you for the tool!

I have a D6653 successfully rooted on first try and now updated to latest firmware (23.0.1.A.5.77). I wish I could donate but sadly I do not have the means. Anyway you rock man, you're the best :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] ziuta24:
How you clean this folder?
[Sony Cross-Device General] cjunior94:
I do not know what you did, but after i download v2 in the second time, it worked perfectly!

I really thank you for that, i'll give you a donation asap.

thanks, [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]!
[Sony Cross-Device General] bjorno43:
Install.bat output: See attachment.
[Sony Cross-Device General] aeryen:
I've tried numerous times on my laptop with the right config and right version of firmware.

Then tried some 5-8 times on my roommates laptop.

Guess what, today I succeeded on my office desktop. 2 tries.

Is it because file were changed or incomplete before? is it adb driver? or something else?

Weired...

D6653 on .93
[Sony Cross-Device General] nlohani:
D6633

Can any D6633 user who has succeeded to root help giving link to the required firmware please?

I have 23.0.F.1.82 and Kernel 3.4.0-perf-gfffd2fd

getting 'not supported' error on running the batch file.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Gobiastard:
zxz0O0

I pledged, you delivered. Thank you for root on D6603.

Transaction ID 33H29075EW016253G
[Sony Cross-Device General] w. junior:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/46ca9d184e0a/D6633_23.0.F.1.74_1288-7362_R8B_RU.ftf
[Sony Cross-Device General] darkdevu:
Do it by downloading giefroot v2.0

First restart your device-open giefroot -

in xperia open developer options allow usb debug and monk location

set airplane on

then connect phone via cable into computer and start the procedure

if fails do it again;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] DirtySant0:
Whats needed to get root/support for D6616 TMO US variant?

Hello community,

Just read through this gigantic thread of goodness and havent found an answer just yet. What all is needed to get support/root for D6616 TMO USA variant running build # 23.0.D.1.123 Kernel 3.4.0-perf-g0ab9f9a? I wasn't able to find a successful root threat for this device.

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] bullghost:
in my case, i have already try many rooting tools and all files are leave inside the /data/local/tmp

and it make giefroot not work properly

to clean it : in side adb shell and type :

cd /data/local/tmp/

rm -Rf .

careful -Rf will erase any subfolder
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
T-Mobile D6616 is patched, it will not work there. Only chance for you is to flash system partition from Z3 (e.g. D6603), root it and flash back D6616 system partition. The people with Z3 Compact Tablet are doing something similiar and also flashing system from D6603.
[Sony Cross-Device General] ziuta24:
rm - Rf not working.. No such file or directory
[Sony Cross-Device General] Elysian893:
Is that even possible with a locked bootloader?
[Sony Cross-Device General] gregbradley:
Of course. Bootloader has nothing to do with flashing to system, how do you think we flash FTF's on a locked bootloader
[Sony Cross-Device General] hdnick:
D5803: after gained root w/FW .93, I've also flashed via dualrecovery a prerooted .77 FW (made by me :) ) including the latest dualrecovery 2.8.1 w/out the need to flash again a stock .77 FW (exluding system) and w/out any problems about RW of /system :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] ptmaniac:
My Z2 (D6503) is currently on eXistenZ Ultimate | 4.5.0 rom, stock kernel and LB, i don't know if this is useful but i've uploaded my kallsyms and my device info is:

Linux version 3.4.0-perf-gd4d661a (BuildUser@BuildHost) (gcc version 4.7 (GCC) )

#1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 19 18:10:07 2014

Just in case it can help for something :)

Many thanks for all your work zxz0O0 :good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Specturee:
Not supported kernel! HELP!

Hello! I Really want this root but when i try to install it comes up not supported kernel. I have a Sony Xperia Z3
[Sony Cross-Device General] FingerBlastJ:
does this method work on tmobile d6616?
[Sony Cross-Device General] brianpee:
Downgrade to another firmware version.
[Sony Cross-Device General] scoder:
As of right now, no. I am currently testing a riskier scenario on my D6616, flashing the D6603 system image to my D6616, and attempting to root from there. There is an extensive write-up here for the Z3 Tablet: http://xdaforums.com/z3-tablet-comp...der-sgp621-t3013534/post58438218#post58438218
[Sony Cross-Device General] GhostRaiderMX:
The exploit used on other XPERIA Z3 models is patched on the Tmobile D6616. So the only option left is for someone to risk their D6616 phone and try to flash it to another Z3 firmware I believe, and then use the exploit tool here, and finally flash it back to the original XPERIA Z3 23.0.D.1.123 firmware. If successful, then you will permanently have root. Not sure if anybody wants to do that and try.

In theory it should work, since they all have the same hardware, only the antenna changes. If service doesn't work it doesn't matter since you would flash it back to the tmobile firmware anyways. However idk if that risks losing the DRM keys or no?

The D6653 is the closest model that is similar to D6616. The difference is that its only 16GB and it doesn't have all Tmobile bands.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Make sure you only flash system and nothing else. Good luck
[Sony Cross-Device General] lunaandres:
Keep us updated! Thanks for your testing/taking the risk
[Sony Cross-Device General] faisaldante:
OMG!!!!!, this actually works, cant believe it, will donate for sure..
[Sony Cross-Device General] scoder:
Tried with the 6603 image, it sent the loader.sin with no problems, but aborted at system.sin (only SYSTEM was selected).

I'm stuck in a boot loop, attempting to revert to stock FW for 6616, it seems to be recovering fine though. Next course of action is trying 6653. Any other ideas, zxz0O0?

Here's the log from FlashTool:

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Current device : D6616 - BH901SHH1K - 1286-4514_R16B - 1282-2729_23.0.D.1.123 - TMOUS-LTE_23.0.D.1.123

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Start Flashing

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Checking header

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Flashing data

27/045/2015 13:45:27 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.

27/045/2015 13:45:28 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_9c84 - Version : MSM8974AB_22 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_55 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE

27/045/2015 13:45:29 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send

27/045/2015 13:45:29 - INFO - Processing system.sin

27/045/2015 13:45:29 - INFO - Checking header

27/045/2015 13:45:29 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.

27/045/2015 13:45:29 - INFO - Ending flash session

27/045/2015 13:45:29 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="80080028";

EDIT: D6616 is back up and running on stock.
[Sony Cross-Device General] KARTHAN7:
Sony Z3 6603

We worked with the second attempt. Everything OK

Transaction ID: 08C54699Y6736923C

Thank you very much
[Sony Cross-Device General] FingerBlastJ:
did you try flashing 6653 yet?
[Sony Cross-Device General] royalflush5:
Sure, what do I need to do?
[Sony Cross-Device General] scoder:
Same deal on D6653. Any way to spoof the system build without root to prevent it from failing at the header check?

Here's the log:

27/044/2015 14:44:54 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653). FW release : 23.0.A.2.93. Customization : 1288-4394_Taiwan_Generic_SENAO_By_Maxx

27/044/2015 14:44:54 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

27/045/2015 14:45:33 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

27/045/2015 14:45:48 - INFO - Device disconnected

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Reading device information

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Current device : D6616 - BH901SHH1K - 1286-4514_R16B - 1282-2729_23.0.D.1.123 - TMOUS-LTE_23.0.D.1.123

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Start Flashing

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Checking header

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Flashing data

27/045/2015 14:45:52 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_9c84 - Version : MSM8974AB_22 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_55 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - INFO - Processing system.sin

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - INFO - Checking header

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - INFO - Ending flash session

27/045/2015 14:45:53 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="80080028";
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Never mind, I've confirmed that both Verizon and T-Mobile firmwares are patched. See some posts back.
[Sony Cross-Device General] royalflush5:
aaahh, that sucks, thanks though. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the future
[Sony Cross-Device General] Huey85:
Did you try using the .77 zip I created here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=58449257? Or was this your own?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mascu:
D6603 rooted! Incoming donation! Thanks!

ID: 1BN298807Y333640M
[Sony Cross-Device General] crackerstyle:
Is rooting the D6603 with the 23.0.1.A.5.77 firmware potentially possible or is downgrading to that global firmware the only way it will work. I'd rather wait and have the .77 firmware get supported then blow out my phone to downgrade the firmware.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Pistachio20:
my xperia was on autoupdate and i just shut it off BUT i am currently on firmware 23.0.D.1.123 for t mobile Xperia Z3 D6616 will this work for my phone? if not can i downgrade to .77?

did i unknowingly screw myself? any help is much appreciated and thank you for your hard work zxz0O0.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Sean Xenos:
D6633 successfully rooted, two attempts necessary, D6633_Customized CE1_1290-6761_23.0.F.1.74_R2B

So the exploit works with the Central European 1 version 1290-6761 too :)

Finally I get rid of all the Sony and Google bloatware ....
[Sony Cross-Device General] bullghost:
"rm -Rf /data/local/tmp/*" type exect same without quote
[Sony Cross-Device General] italoag:
RHBH can you create the FTF?
[Sony Cross-Device General] tr0teK:
Is it normal that I always have to remount system if I want to do anything on my phone? If I mount anything it just unmounts shortly after it. I mean okay everything works great. Even xposed but still. Kinda odd. Every time I check in recovery. Nothing is mounted. It just mounts if needed and unmounts after using it.

Edit: cannot mount external sdcard and that means I cannot backup my apps with titanium backup. How do I fix this bug? I want to mount everything permanently.
[Sony Cross-Device General] HoTsHoT89:
[MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]

Part of my bounty, as promised. Paypal confirmation number: 87186910UC1282249
[Sony Cross-Device General] zohaib0001:
For those who are getting error or not able to get root

Please enable Allow Mock Location option also in developers settings along with USB Debugging....
[Sony Cross-Device General] moetoby:
why we should follow the step six,can't we include the kernel in the pre-rooted firmware when create it?then we could flash the .zip directly
[Sony Cross-Device General] ali3nfr3ak:
You could be waiting awhile, only way at the moment and probably for awhile is to downgrade

---------- Post added at 06:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:55 PM ----------

Yes that will work

---------- Post added at 06:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:56 PM ----------

Misread sorry ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] QBerto:
Ok guys I think I need some help xD

I'm on D5833

Follow procedure described by [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] (thanks a lot dude, I owe u a lot xD) to flash latest .77 FW, all go well, actually at first attempt I got root on .77, then used script by serajr (thanks again) to get r/w on /system and works fine, but I noticed I can't reboot in recovery, because LED on boot doesn't show up... can I boot on recovery using NDR Utils or recovery was lost on update to .77? Can something go wrong ir try to use NDR Utils w/o recovery?

Thanks in advance!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] ali3nfr3ak:
why not try reinstalling recovery , check [NUT] thread use the installer version, to install from windows
[Sony Cross-Device General] sockmonkey72:
works great on D6603

D6603 rooted and updated to latest via these instructions: http://xdaforums.com/z3/development/stock-firmware-23-0-1-5-77-generic-t3012376. Everything worked perfectly, thank you.

As pledged: 2FL045861H8447627.

Jeremy
[Sony Cross-Device General] moetoby:
thanks!i will try

but this error means what?the kernel really be integrated?
[Sony Cross-Device General] paxsax:
donation done even still not use the tool.

a quick question, does simply use tool to root the phone without install any recovery delete user data?

thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] nilsepils94:
Boo yah! Root granted, thanks a bunch zxz0O0.

I'll see if I can donate :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] tribemac:
Only thing that make erase data is then you downgrade you're ROM.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Marília de Oliveira:
Now worked out, the problem was the drives and the FlashTool but after I installed everything right and have root Xposed.

thank you very much ;):good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] paxsax:
root Done on my D6633 thanks very much.

I lost post in which was explained how to guarantee sd RW permission

I'm trying to install exposed but I receive mount: permission denied

can anyone address me to the right procedure to follow?

thanks indeed