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[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Just 6

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Only 6

SIX only

Excuse the double post (was surprised XDA labs app gave me a notification, usually doesn't and I miss them) got overexcited. Oh! BTW, just hit the thumb under my post would be nicer than swearing!!;)
[Xperia Z3 General] six6six:
followed the steps. stuck in boot loop. loads android and then keeps saying bunch of processes have stopped. then reboots.

im screwed.

help me
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
with which fw?

EDIT; try to catch the loop on reboot with flashtool by holding down the vol to flash the fw again AND MAKE SURE YOU TICK WIPE DATA & CACHE (the 2 options at the top! APPS_LOG & USERDATA)

Oh! shoot

I should've said 8. sorry must've been your handle put me off:angel: or the page had changed/been edited?

8. root Sony XPERIA Z3 with locked bootloader (and than install the newest Android and recovery)

a) before you start to do anything, backup all your user data and media files, because you will lost it and charge your phone

b) download and install latest Flashtool from this article

c) download this FTF file and flash it with Flashtool to you smartphone (it is important to Wipe data or your phone will not boot)

d) start your smartphone and enable developer options and usb debugging, also enable mock location

e) in security settings, enable unknown source

f) download this root package and unzip it in your computer (alternative you can download this)

g) connect your smartphone to your computer and go to Flashtool folder, X10flasher lib

h) hold shift button and right click with mouse, open command line and type adb devices

i) allow usb debugging on display your phone (steps g-h are not important, but it is better to check it)

j) if result is some kind of number, close command line and run install.bat inside root package from step f)

k) wait after root procedure is done, sometimes it is need to run it more than once (wait until you see SuperSU in your phone)

l) download recovery for your phone from this site (select XZDualrecovery, than latest version and than Z3 installer)

m) unzip this file, connect your smartphone to computer and run installation, choose first option and than allow SuperSU

n) after some time you will get new icon in your phone, now you have recovery and root (but with old firmware)

o) now you need to flash prerooted zip file thru recovery mode and there are two options (steps p or q)

p) download it from internet, you can try to find it here or Google XPERIA Z3 (firmware you want number) prerooted zip

q) make it by yourself, it is very easy and fast, i will show it to you here

r) after you have this prerooted zip file, push it to your smartphone

s) start recovery mode (from NDRUtils application in your phone) reboot to primary recovery

t) install your prerooted zip file (install ZIP and navigate to your file), than Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache and power off your phone

u) sometimes this can be enough, but i really recommended last steps, it is better for your phone

v) download corresponding firmware (same version as is your prerooted zip file), you can also make FTF yourself with this video

w) flash this FTF file with Flashtool once more, but exlude system and partition

x) after it finished, turn on your smartphone

y) you are on firmware version you chose with root and recovery mode and with locked bootloader

z) when Sony Mobile company release new firmware, you can repeat this tutorial from step o), just change prerooted zip and than FTF
[Xperia Z3 General] six6six:
ok wait. i should have followed step 8??

i did step 6. i checked the boxes and now it loads.

android version - 5.0.2

build number - 23.1.A.1.28

so now just to be sure

what are my steps now?
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Step 8.

They are the same as what's here but simpler to read

Then when you done (all) that

I guide you through PRF or at least point you in the right direction

EDIT; Oh! I think it's all there in 8. but if you need help just speak up
[Xperia Z3 General] six6six:
these are the errors im getting with flash tool

16/034/2016 19:34:48 - ERROR - Can't read a byte value

16/034/2016 19:34:48 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

thats with the FTF file STEP 8 says to downlload.

any suggestions
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Seems corrupt download? (bummer)
[Xperia Z3 General] six6six:
can i still do step 8 with the FTF i flashed from step 6? the build number is newer with the FTF file from 6.
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
you need a good ftf from 8. (same link as @ the start of this original post)

EDIT; or try the mirror
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
PRFCreator with mm requires

dummy flashble zip

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357/post67006740

and RecRoot v4.

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357

and used as set out in the picture attachment of this post with PRFCreator

That gets installed from recovery

I'm wacked now.....(it's late) but good luck
[Xperia Z3 General] six6six:
it worked.

thank you so much for sticking with me.

i can now finally increase volume.

your help was much appreciated.

respek!
[Xperia Z3 General] birchy96:
Flashed the file for the z3 build D6603, not sure whats happened

Hey, i used the flashtool that you linked to flash the old firmware for the xperia z3, everything worked smoothly, apart from the fact that now my phone is constantly restarting, the language has changed to russian or something similar looking and if i try to unlock the phone before it restarts, it will instead freeze... feels like i just flashed a virus onto the phone....

The ****.

EDIT: Ive managed to fix the issue with the russian text, but now im getting a popup whenever the phone loads saying "cant find contacts" or "contacts failed to load", the phone then immediately freezes and reboots...
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
From what you describe is hard to understand what you've flashed or who your aiming a reply to? but make sure you tick the wipe options with flashtool, as shown in description a few posts back

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056/post67776320
[Xperia Z3 General] birchy96:
Yeah, you are right, i did not tick "wipe options" which im assuming is what is making my phone go nuts, the only problem is that my phone needs to be connected to my computer in order to flash it again to fix it, but the flash tool wont recognise or connect to my device as the phone automatically restarts every 3-4 seconds

Is there any other way to do it?
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
You have to plug it in at the right time between reboots for flashtool to catch it before the process loops
[Xperia Z3 General] liliko:
version

Can i do it for D6633 with D6633_23.0.1.F.0.102 version???

it is KK
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
No, you can't, just read first post

Inviato dal mio D6633 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
guys.. i wouldnt usually need to ask dumb questions, but rooting my samsungs took 5min, this is now day 2 of struggling on my z3 :( ive tried a thousand methods from one click apps to android dev software. ive tried unlocking my bootloader, i just keep getting errors. so now i found this flashtools app. it seems like the safest and best route to go. but still not getting it right. im on android marshmelow so im trying to downgrade to D6603_23.0.A.2.93 using flashtools. apparently this is needed before i can root. but my flashtools is not seeing the D6603_23.0.A.2.93 file? i placed it in the directory flashtools asks me to put it in, but still nothing.

all i want to do is root my phone haha. cant believe im struggling so much.

i have sony z3, never rooted, never bootloader unlocked, running android 6.0.1

i have followed guides:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614

but on step 6, "6: This window should show up. Please select the ROM you are gonna flash. And follow the prompts" i do not see my rom pop up.
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Your reading the wrong thread

Just read in here (or my replies a few pages back), OP
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
in that thread i was trying to figure out how to use flashtools as i couldnt figure it out. then i relized its not working cos i dont seem to be able to see the downloaded firmware on OP. i get the steps

1. download old firmware from OP

2. download flashtools

3. flash old firmware ,iow downgrade firmware (and this is where i get stuck)

(add steps here to root locked bootloader)
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Flash the fw from the top of the OP for your device, remember to tick the 2 wipe boxes
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
deleted, contained OP
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
I know what the OP reads.... Don't post that!

[url]http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67866727#post67866727[/URL]
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
so according to step 8..\

https://mega.nz/#!NQ1GnSiD!XWD6dae-NwKECGctrFsetFlODcf6EQMMYf22fCPHo2g is the file i need? but what is the difference between that file and D6603_23.0.A.2.93 | Mirror this file in OP
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
im geussing theres a bug of sorts on flashtools, cos i just connected my pc to the web and suddenly all tickboxes and files appear :) thanks for patience
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
When you downgraded with XZDR follow the newb help I linked to earlier with details of doing PRF and you'll be good to go

(edit your post to delete the OP) Please clean this up!!
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
i have managed to get root finally! am i stuck on old version of android now or how do i get back to MM with keeping root and bootloader still locked? or should i now unlock my bootloader. sorry im a noob when it comes to sony
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Install XZDR then pre rooted fw.... Follow the link my last post if I can fix it... Wait

XZDR from here;

[IMG="XZDR"]http://nut.xperia-files.com/images/qr.php?download=mjuq78d4t048r0v2d27vbq2qo5&randomizer=_yipnos9fq[/IMG]

[IMG="blabla.26"]http://nut.xperia-files.com/images/folder.png[/IMG]

Then PRF info

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056/post67777000

there ya go
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
im struggling a bit with your terminology.(like i dont understand what things like xzdr edit (dual recovery? im guessing its similar to twrp)oor fw means) but from what it looks i now have to try get twrp on my phone, then flash a pre rooted "stock" MM via the flashtools app again?

also, do you have a donate account for all your help?

thank you
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Home > XZDualRecovery > XZDualRecovery 2.8.26 is what you want

http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery

The dev's finding the exploits and tools used are who require donations
[Xperia Z3 General] primitive.A:
i got a bunch of errors on xzdr and thought it didnt install properly, but found this

"

how I do; Shotdown my Phone, Power Button, 1 vibration, leave the phone alone, it will appear the SONY logo, then a Green led will show up and in that moment I use Push Volume Down to enter in TWRP or Volume UP to enter in Philz."

and i can see both! so now i get why its called dual recovery lol. now last thing is flashing pre rooted rom via recovery (ive done this on samsung so should be fine) thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] mrmhyde:
Hello guys, I am in need of help, I promised I did a search but nothing.

I downloaded the ftf for my 6603, flashed but here is when my problems began.

after the system boots, the text is russian, (that is not a problem just telling what I see) then many boxes start popping with a button I guess is CANCEL and OK, ( ok is readable ) even if the boxes contain info in russian, I can tell they have the word google and services in some of them, after a couple of seconds the phone reboots, over and over.

I tried to reflash it but nothing happens, I am able to enter the phone into fastboot ( volume up+ usb cable) pc recognize the device with adb devices.

any ideas how to reflash it?

FIX: I might be the only one with this issue but I was able to solve it.

drained battery, and fully charge it again, then I was able enter fastmode, I wasn't able before, thus able to reflash.
[Xperia Z3 General] Dutch Burdock:
An odd issue..

When i did this, and installed dual recovery, PRF the .575, it appeared to update TWRP to 3.x. However, after some weeks, recovery completely disappeared.

*Warning* Do NOT attempt to reinstall dual recovery, it will boot loop.

I reverted back; FT generic FTF. Down to KK again, root, install recovery, flash .575 PRF and its all back. Install Xposed etc. All is still good, still have recovery etc. However, and the reason why im noting this, is I suspect it will repeat thia oddity and lose recovery.

Does anyone have a clue what is going on here? Seems hot reboots (no power off) keeps the recovery good. I'm reluctant to do a full power down in case it vanishes...
[Xperia Z3 General] RealReznov:
Giefroot rooting tool didn't worked for me, i used kingroot instead of this, after installed recovery, (i choosed i have supersu, but i know i have kinguser, but worked) then flashed prerooted rom with supersu.
[Xperia Z3 General] dxl14:
Hi guys do u loose MTP mode when u do this ? becus i cant find my phone in windows after this ! Sry for bad english!
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
No
[Xperia Z3 General] karlosxda:
Hi guys

I have a d6633 running on marshmallow

I've heard that if i downgrade the imei number could be lost

So can i downgrade safely without any assues?
[Xperia Z3 General] sigulda1:
I want to point to a much easier way of root for d6603. No downgrade required.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3435214

I used it. Bootloader stays untouched. TWRP is being installed by running "install.bat".

Gesendet von meinem D6603 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] Alanf77:
Hello guys,

I've finally made an account on xda. I need help, so if someone could provide it, it would mean the world to me.

I read a lot of the posts in this thread because i want to root my z3. I understand most of it, but i struggle on some things, so i don't really dare to root my z3. It's updated with the laters marshmallow sofware. I understand i have to downgrade it, but how do i do that and what exactly do i do after that? And is the risk high with rooting my z3? Any help would be appreciated gents!

Alan
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
If you are on the latest firmware. 291 give a look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...

Inviato dal mio D6633 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] Archimect:
Hi guys, need a bit of help...

Followed instructions for my marshmallow Z3 D6653 and flashed the relevant firmware, but now my phone can't boot up properly. It says that android.process.acore has stopped, then shortly after says my contacts app crashes also. Then the whole phone crashes, reboots and this keeps repeating over and over. How can I fix this?
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
Look here: http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214. Hassle free root and TWRP directly on Marshmallow for Z3 and Z3C.
[Xperia Z3 General] Archimect:
It's no longer marshmallow and can no longer boot properly for me to use this, unfortunately. Like I said, after flashing the process acore repeatedly crashes, then contacts as well before the phone suddenly reboots and does this over and over. Can I save my phone?

Also, I unlocked bootloader if that helps, but that was before flashing the firmware.
[Xperia Z3 General] Fabiodin:
Hi I have a problem every time i flash a rom i get some problem and the device is impossible to use, and i always must update with the companion software, how can i solve this and root my device?
[Xperia Z3 General] muwatally:
me too :crying::(:confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] robertrobi:
hey people..i am noob hehe

i want to root my phone z3 D6603 6.0.1

23.5.A.0.575

but i dont know how i where to start!??

can anyone help me from a to z? or maybe someone know correct youtube video for my phone and firmware ....
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3435214

Inviato dal mio D6633 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] robertrobi:
ok..thanks..but in this way i can not make a backup if i **** up something!?? or??
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
You can back up your data with pc companion.

If root isn't successful, anything should be lost.

Inviato dal mio D6633 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Copy your stuff (pics/docs) somewhere first.
[Xperia Z3 General] robertrobi:
no devices / emulators found ????

---------- Post added at 09:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------

everything was ok,but on the end..this error

no devices / emulators found ????
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
Backing up? I can't help you, try Google it.

Trying to get root? Ask for help in the proper thread

Inviato dal mio D6633 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] Ndagger83:
Hi guys.

I've followed this thread to root my bootloader locked z3, all worked a treat.

question is, how would I go about installing magisk?

i flashed the rom in the op and rooted with giferoot, I then installed x3 dual recovery, then flashed the newest stock rom from the recovery which kept my root access. I tried booting into recovery and installing magisk.zip but all I ended up with was a black screen and had to start again :confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] theking_smen:
you need to custom rom and an unlocked bootloader to use magisk...
[Xperia Z3 General] HaoZeke:
Will a factory reset unroot this?
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
If you mean from within the settings dialogue on your phone! then NO.
[Xperia Z3 General] khaleel23196:
I'm running Marshmallow 6.0.1 D6653 23.5.A.0.575. I've come across a lot of guides that say that rooting is possible and others where it isn't. If it is then how can i go about it? My bootloader is currently locked but the device does allow to unlock it.
[Xperia Z3 General] Ansem:
There is really no way to root my phone without formatting everything and return to Android 4,then update again with a pre rooted rom? :(

I only want to root my phone, I do not want to change bootloader
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
What device? D6???

What Android firmware do you have now (About screen last string down below) ?
[Xperia Z3 General] Ansem:
Sorry, I forogt to mention!

the device is a D6603, the firmware 23.5.A.1.291
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
[MENTION=2984189]Ansem[/MENTION] ...well it's either that or buy another Z3 and do the rooting then transfer all your data between them. What exactly are you asking for:confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
SO you read this (no need to wipe anything, although as with any operation, better have a backup): http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] Tartanlass:
Root & Recovery Lost After Flashing

Hello, I have Z3 D6603 and followed your excellent guide to root by downgrading to 23.0.A.2.93, then rooting using giefroot, installing XZDR.

Everything great, rooted no problem. :D

However, as soon as I install a new ROM through recovery I lose both root and recovery. Each time I try to install a ROM, immediately after installing it and whilst still in recovery, I get an error message saying "root missing or broken" then I'm offered the option to "apply root (/system/su/bin)?". I've tried both applying and saying no to the same result.

I've reinstalled Z3 drivers, latest Flashtool, latest giefroot from a different source, tried various ROMs from different sources, all to the same end - no root and no recovery. :(

I can successfully re-root following the same KK-geifroot-XZDR routine, but would like to get onto LP 5.1.1 with root. I have rooted my last 4 phones to great result, and would like to once again get CarbonROM as it's my preferred ROM, although currently unable to do that as it doesn't recognise my device as D6603?? Calls it either 'Leo' or 'Sirius' depending on which version of KK I downgrade to.

Can any kind soul help? All I can think is there is something up with the phone itself or the rooting process given that the same thing happens regardless of what ROM is installed.

Cheers!
[Xperia Z3 General] ecksdeeay:
Leo is the Z3

& for example; Scorpion is the Z3 Tablet

Sirius? I don't know off top of me head, probably other Xperia. They are given codenames and these are them!

Edit; quick search returned Z2 for Sirius THIS MAYBE WHERE YOUR PROBLEM LIES!!:rolleyes: or maybe not?

Have you tried this way ? I personally haven't but was added as a solution prior to this threads method.

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214

just go to the first (OP) page/post of that link
[Xperia Z3 General] Tartanlass:
Thanks for your response ecksdeeay.

Yes I discovered that about the Z3 but if Sirius is for Z2, then somebody's ftf has been named incorrectly - not that it matters as neither worked anyway :p

No I hadn't come across that as I wasn't trying to get back to MM, however if it means root & recovery working, then I can live with MM :D

I'll away and do that now and let you know the result.
[Xperia Z3 General] sandeepdarklord:
I'm having 23.5.A.1.291 build number, marshmallow, on D6633 so I need to flash the ftf file mentioned in the thread or directly can root it? It's unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Did you read here: http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214 ?
[Xperia Z3 General] sandeepdarklord:
Yes but nothing much over there
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Those are instructions on how to root .291 (by downgrading just the kernel to .575, exploit to gain root & recovery, upgrade back). Isn't that what you want?
[Xperia Z3 General] sandeepdarklord:
Will upgrading and downgrading of kernel results in loss of data and files in internal storage???
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Read there, I guess not but, as always when it comes to this kind of sensitive operations, HAVE A BACKUP (just in case)!!!!.

eg. On my devices (not only Sony), having encryption work the first time is the exception, it will usually end up with at least one fail and then I need to get back to factory settings and re-setup. :(
[Xperia Z3 General] Guh18:
and the d6643?

how i can root the d6643? im on 6.0.1 baseband Claro
[Xperia Z3 General] elviroo:
hello,

my phone keeps rebooting after flashing the D6603_23.0.A.2.93... unfortunately ..... crashes (cant read it - something with contacts)

can anybody help me?

also tried to flash the D6603_23.0.A.2.93 again..

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 General] elviroo:
everything is fine. had to to a factory reset first with the downgraded firmware...

:good:
[Xperia Z3 General] matius79:
hello I have a z3 e6533 this guide works?

I dont know if my bootloader is lock or unlock.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Z3+ is not Z3.

You are in the wrong section, you need to go there: https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z4
[Xperia Z3 General] shoey63:
Not only that. Z3+ can't have root on locked bootloader due to dm-verity ?
[Xperia Z3 General] alanfl7:
Could i root my z3 with the steps of the first page when i have android 6.0.1?

Hello,

I'm completely new and a noob to rooting and decided to sign up. I read the instructions at the beginning of the thread. Could i use the steps of the first page to root my xperia z3 dd6603? Because i have updated it to android 6.0.1 a while ago. Do i need to do something different now and could one of you tell me what and how? I'm really new to this stuff and would really appreciate it if someone could help me.

Thanks in advance guys.

Alan
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
You are in the wrong thread (well not wrong but these instructions cater more to LL/KK), you need to go here: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] alanfl7:
Ok, thank you a lot.
[Xperia Z3 General] mcfilip:
how

Hey! How did you solved it? I got same error

please help
[Xperia Z3 General] kenichi95:
Flashing the FTF

My Z3(D6653) is 23.5.A.1.291. If I want flash my Z3, which should i exclude in the exclude box? System? Kernel? Sorry, I have never done this before.