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[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Flashing and rooting Marshmallow Z3

I am using Xperia Z3 (D6653), with a build number of 23.5.A.1.291. The os is android Marshmallow. Can I flash and root it using the steps on the 1st page? I am a complete noob. This is my 1st time trying to root. I dont even know how to flash.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
No, you read this: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Sorry again.

I dont really understand the link given. So based onmy understanding, i have to flash to 575? Mine is 291. After that i root by intalling supersu? What is busybox? Also what is custom recovery. And sorry again. I have never done this but i am willing to.learn. Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
The order is this:

* If you are on .291 you will need to use FlashTool to flash the attached .575_kernel.zip for your device. You need to re-name the zip and change the .zip extension to .ftf before flashing it!

* download that Recovery_for_MM575-291v5.zip from the thread and extract to your computer

* enable USB-debugging on your phone and plug phone to computer via USB

* run install.bat ( as Admin just to be sure)

* after running the tool to get recovery, flash SuperSU 2.79 (put it on the device or on a USB stick if device is encrypted) with TWRP recovery (reboot, press volume down on start until you enter)

* re-flash the .291 KERNEL back again, without losing root or recovery, with flashtool using the attached .291_kernel.zip for your device. Again, change/re-name the .zip extension to .ftf first!

This info is there but not in this order, you'll need to read more if any of these don't make sense.

/LE: post there if you have more questions
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Thanks! You are very helpful! Does this method need to unlock the bootloader? I am worried about the camera performance in sony. I dont want to lose those features.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
LB in title means "for Locked Bootloader"
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
When i ran "install.bat", it says adb server version (32) doesn't match this client (36); killing...
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
If Flashtool and/or other programs, which also make use of adb, are running, close them prior to running the install.bat file.
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Thanks! But i cant flash back to .291. I cant boot to trwp. There is an xperia system update. What happens if i update? How do i get back to .291?
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
If the rooting tool was correctly installed, you should automatically enter TWRP at the end of the process. Anyway, in order to test it, pay attention to the boot up sequence. Right after the first Sony Xperia screen, the led should flash, along with a vibration. At that moment, press the volume down button. If nothing happens, or if there's no led flashing nor vibration at all, run the install.bat file again.

You are getting this upgrade notification because, most probably, you are still with 575 kernel. After you have TWRP and installed the SuperSU zip through it, flash the 291 kernel back.
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
I have rooted it successfully. But i cant flash it back to .291.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Use FlashTool, not TWRP, read the steps again.
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
Those kernels are in zip format because ftf is not accepted as a valid format by xda-developers. Just rename their extension from zip to ftf, copy them to C:\\Users\your_username\.fkashTool\firmwares and flash then through Flashtool, in flashmode.
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Sorry. My bad. I have flashed back to .291. But the update is still there. Will I lose root if i updated?

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Thanks. I did it. But it still ask to update. What happens if i update? Will I lose root?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
So firmware version in About view says .291? But you still have an update?
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Isokay. It took some time. Now it is gone. Thanks, guys. You guys helped me rooted my z3.

Last one. I am not clear with the instruction for this rom. How to install this? Do i need to wipe anything during installation? And i need to install the extra patch, right? Since i used d6653. Thanks again

https://xdaforums.com/z3/development/rom-moonwalker-amaluna-v1-0-0-d6603-33-t3364612
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Do ask in THAT thread.
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
What's the kernel build date you see under Settings > About phone?
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Sorry. My bad. Thanks again. I really appreciate your helps. :good:

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Sorry, my bad. It took some timw to disappear. Now, it is gone. Thank you ver much, sir. I really appreciate your help :good:
[Xperia Z3 General] WoodenTaco:
Another d6633 link

Can please reupload the File for d6633 (xperia z3 dual)

I am talking about this (D6633_23.0.F.1.74)

And Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Do you want Android 4? Or root on Android 5?

Do you want root on Android 6? If yes. you don't need to do this, update via OTA and then root directly: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] RoiteaHeaven:
malware

Sorry, but your tool have malware detected at virustotal and jotti.

www(dot)virustotal(dot)com/en/file/dd6e0fc6377f8b1e377f6998ce53869a8816b2b7204251fa4c02319684ba0bc5/analysis/

virusscan(dot)jotti(dot)org/en-US/search/hash/dd6e0fc6377f8b1e377f6998ce53869a8816b2b7204251fa4c02319684ba0bc5
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Yes, no problem there, known "issue", exploits will be detected and treated by antivirus software as malware.

Just think what it does...

;)
[Xperia Z3 General] RoiteaHeaven:
Thanks! Just for learning, how can I investigate false positives about rooting tools? Or, at least prevent or fix it after affected. I see in forums those Android security problems, malwares, ransoms are not rare. How can I protect myself?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Usually when root is achieved you can find the tools and instructions around here, but if you decide to get them from some other packagers (and not from the original dev) the you expose yourself to possible issues.

A firewall (eg AFWall or NetGuard ) could help you see if there's any suspect traffic.
[Xperia Z3 General] leo31:
U rock!

Thanks for you matte, u make me able to restore my titanium backup data!

Big thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Ansem:
Can I just use one click root?

I have a z3 6603 with firmware .291

Inviato dal mio D6603 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
No quite 1 click but... https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] sunu792002:
after upgrade to KK the recovery is gone, trying to install Z3 Dual recovery but got bootloop

Can I install the recovery again?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
What do you want to achive exactly? Android 4? Adroid 5? Or Android 6?

If Android 6 see this thread instead: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214

If Android 5 the order is: flash Android 4.4.x firmware (eg. .93), exploit with giefroot, install XZDualRecovery and then flash (from recovery) a pre-rooted 5.1.1 (eg. .264)
[Xperia Z3 General] sunu792002:
Actually I want android 6, but still haven't figure out how to boot to recovery.

I have follow the thread you provided but still cannot boot into recovery
[Xperia Z3 General] yusdi1976:
internal storage only detect 16GB

Hi.. I just reflash with you guide, but after I flash using Flash Tool, my internal storage detect only 16GB, before that my internal storage 32GB, please help .... many thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
What device exactly? D66?? ?

What do you want to achive exactly? Android 4? Adroid 5? Or Android 6?

If Android 6 see this thread instead: https://xdaforums.com/z3/...91-lb-t3435214

If Android 5 the order is: flash Android 4.4.x firmware (eg. .93), exploit with giefroot, install XZDualRecovery and then flash (from recovery) a pre-rooted 5.1.1 (eg. .264)
[Xperia Z3 General] yusdi1976:
My device is D6653, I just want my internal storage go back to 32GB, I have already root and recovery as your guide, and I have wipe partition also on flash tool, please help... Many thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Ok, what Android version? What did you do exactly?
[Xperia Z3 General] yusdi1976:
Android version 4, before that my android version is 6, but not root, so I try to root, downgrade to version 4 as the guidelines, after that I check my internal storage only detect 16Gb.. Any solution?? Tks
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Read my post above again, for Android 6 you don't need to go back to 4 if you want root!

While on 6 did you have 32gb or not? If yes, go back to 6. update via Sony, then using my link, root DIRECTLY!
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
Hi...I'm in same boat...how did you fix the issue with the "Russian" text?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
What boat exactly? Bulgarian text, not Russian? What Android version do you WANT to have?
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
Hi! Thanks for your interest....but I have already rectify the problem thru this forum:good:
[Xperia Z3 General] Herts_JoaTMoN:
Looking to follow all these steps at the weekend. Just got hold of an unused Z3 and cant update it past 4.4.4, the included update app says that my phone is upto date.

I'm nervious about losing access to certain apps such as my banking app once rooted though. It seems the tools in here use SuperSU. Once done, can I then take that off and replace it with Magisk to hide root from certain apps?

Want to use eXistenZ with 78kernel v3 and use apps such as greenify as well as under volt a little

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I checked the sony dev page, turns out my phone can have the bootloader unlocked. got the details coming to my email account now. that should make things easier...
[Xperia Z3 General] tsa0agb:
Stuck at that line on linux

I'm using linux and I ran the .bat file with wine cmd but it stuck on that line

=============================================
Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...

Make sure that you authorize the connection
if you get any message on the phone
=============================================

what should I do?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Don't do that!

What exactly do you want to do? What Android version?
[Xperia Z3 General] ken_95:
Hey guys. Just asking here. My xperia z3 (D6653) is rooted with locked bootloader. Can I flash Nougat emoji through TWRP? Or will there be a problem since its bootloader is locked? Coz there is no upfate for xperia z3 emojis.
[Xperia Z3 General] snappyshlappy:
These instructions are of no good anymore

These Instructions are from Sept.2015. I have an Xperia Z3 that was last updated May 2016, so that means newer version of Android 6.

I followed these instructions and didn't get far at all. I downloaded giefroot rooting tool v3.1, ran the install.bat and here's what happened:

Device found

=============================================

Sending files

=============================================

16 KB/s (259 bytes in 0.015s)

1397 KB/s (22360 bytes in 0.015s)

0 KB/s (237 bytes in 1.000s)

13 KB/s (13592 bytes in 1.000s)

107 KB/s (1716 bytes in 0.015s)

2156 KB/s (34473 bytes in 0.015s)

2282 KB/s (4016989 bytes in 1.718s)

2568 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.250s)

0 KB/s (752 bytes in 1.000s)

Error: Seems your kernel / device is not supported

error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported.

Press any key to continue . . .

So, time to search elsewhere for updated instructions on rooting this phone.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Yes, it should work.

Update to the last version through the update menu on the phone, then read this: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214/

(this thread is the old version, ignore it for Android 6)
[Xperia Z3 General] NikBos:
How to root android nougat DP4 with locked bootloader?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
You can't.
[Xperia Z3 General] DeeTox01:
Hi.

Will this work on an unlocked bootloader? Been on Monx's thread (https://xdaforums.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794) and I realised that the thread for rooting Xperia Z3 D6653 has been closed. (I checked today 25-01-2018). The links still work but the download section does not work. I have tried on Chrome and Mozilla to download but I keep getting an error that I dont have a connection. On IDM, a notification with Connection has been closed by server pops up.

Any help will be appreciated
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
firmware version 23.0.A.2.93 looping in "Russian"
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
firmware version 23.0.A.2.93 looping in Bulgurian
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Is your PC in bulgarian too? Install Xperia Companion...flash your device...it does not care what you have now, you'll follow the instructions....
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
firmware version 23.0.A.2.93 looping in Bulgarian

Everything's in English. After flashing, the boot up loops around the "waves" animation showing the Bulgarian dialogues. It will loop indefinitely if I don't power it off or follow the Bulgarian dialogue. Connecting to PC Companion does not do anything apart that the laptop charges the phone. 6 months ago I receive instruction from someone on this forum thru mail which worked fine.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Why would you flash AGAIN a bad ROM in Bulgarian if it does not work?

No, use Companion to flash OFFICIAL ROM for your device NOT FTFs downloaded from the internet, let Companion download the right image for your device and flash it.

Then, I guess you want root (right?), on 6.0.1, see this thread: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214/
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
firmware version 23.0.A.2.93 looping in Bulgarian
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
There's a language barrier here or what?

You NEED to flash a *good* image now. You do that via Companion.

You DON'T NEED to boot the Bulgarian one, Companion DOES NOT CARE.

You turn the device off (press the power button a long time), then you FOLLOW THE COMPANION instructions (you'll probably hold VOLUME DOWN and connect USB cable to enter FLASHMODE)....the Companion will do the right thing.
[Xperia Z3 General] Lerwazorz:
THANK YOU

:) THANK YOU VERY MUCH . I was not doing the highlighted in quote. Works OK now. THANK YOU.
[Xperia Z3 General] usmanwarraich:
Can someone tell me how to root sony z3 dual d6683 with lollipop 5.0.2?
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
Flashtool Used. Phone Rebooting Continuously

I used flashtool downloaded from the link provided in the thread for reverting my build number. However after flashing being completed i restarted my device it keeps on rebooting over and over again saying that 'process.android.acore' has stopped working. Kindly guide me as how i can resolve the issue.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Stuff has changed since this thread was written.

What version do you have and what do you want?
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
I needed to root my phone for that was trying to lower the kernel version, and even after completing successfully the flashing my phone is stuck on boot loop. I have Sony Xperia D6653. There's a problem showing in 'process.android.acore' bcuz of which it's rebooting. Kindly help if possible would like to recover and root my phone as well.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Restart, flash kernel again.

I hope you've followed these steps: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
I downloaded the kernels from the given links and tried to flash them however it's not flashing the kernels saying the bundle does not match the connected device. Kindly help.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
You are on Android 6.0.1, build .291....and flash D6603-6653_23.5.A.0.575_kernel.FTF and says it doesn't match?
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
i don't exactly remember on which build version i was but yes it was android 6.0.1. However i flashed the kernel build 23.0.A.2.93 from the link given in this thread. after successfully flashing the kernel i restarted the phone and after sometime it went into this endless rebooting loop saying the process android.process.acore has stopped working. i donwloaded the kernels from the thread u have mentioned and tried flashing both the kernels however for both it said that the version does not match with the one being used for flash.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
As said above, don't use this...

See the link above...and its steps!
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
I tried following the steps mentioned in the link provided. However when i try to flash .291 kernel from the file given in the link it's saying the the version u r using is not matching because of which i can't proceed further kindly help on how to flash the .291 kernel first so that i can proceed with further steps.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
No, you need Xperia Companion to update to original .291 first...and then....you do the steps
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
Where can i download the Xperia Companion from? Please tell
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Really? https://is.gd/cdweGO
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
i have downloaded and repaired my phone by using xperia companion. Now all i have to is follow the steps from the link given by you to root my phone right?
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
I tried following the steps mentioned in the the link provided. However the .575 kernel is not being able to be completed by flash as it's still saying the bundle u have selected doesn't match the device. I tired using the old version too of 0.9.18.6 but even with that it's not working. Kindly suggest what is to be done.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
I don't have a D6653 so I can't help.
[Xperia Z3 General] kool.shwetank12345:
ok ty
[Xperia Z3 General] Huginhead:
I downloaded the flash for 6033 version and flashed it via flashboot. Now my phone is on some chinese language or something and stuck in a bootloop. Any fix for this or did I just brick my phone?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
It's Bulgarian not chinese.

Also, this is the old way, don't use this.

Recover your device with Xperia Companion, update to Android 6.0, and then do this: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] RintSo:
niceee......thanks send
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
This is the old version, use the new one: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
[Xperia Z3 General] Fangir:
Bootloop without option to turn off the phone

Hi,

after flashing my Z3 with this ftf: D6603_23.0.A.2.93_GloBul BG.ftf I have a bootloop and I'm not able to turn off the phone.

Constantly, phone is rebooting (Sony screen, Android screen, blue waves screen, some errors in language I don't understand, after 2-3 sec the proces goes again).

I don't see any option to turn off the phone, so I can't go to flashmode.

Is there any option to fix this, or phone is bricked?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Why don't you just flash original stock, update to 6.0.1 then root: https://xdaforums.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214 ?

This thread guide is rather old and obsolete.
[Xperia Z3 General] Fangir:
How can I do aything if I'm not able to turn off the phone and break the loop?
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
To turn your phone off, hold both the power and the volume up buttons until it vibrates thrice. It will be off. From there, you could move on.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Open the SIM cover, press the shutdown button

https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/imag...8BBC0D6E28/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&px=-1
[Xperia Z3 General] Fangir:
Power + vol up worked - I was able to restore my phone via Xperia Companion - thanks guys :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Dhark_knyght:
Does this method works with docomo So-01g Xperia z3 model. Its bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked.
[Xperia Z3 General] gmlogan:
I had the same issue but did miss something as one of the linked in steps lists other models than mine (I have D6633) so went looking in other places, but in going back there is a gem :). Again not sure if I did something wrong earlier (logs look ok) but this does explicity say (and only a few weeks old) that the DualIrecoveryr install has to have these steps run after. I did these and all is now working.

http://xdaforums.com/z3/development/stock-firmware-23-0-1-5-77-generic-t3012376
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Perhaps he is using a standard D6603 variant on T-Mobile network.
[Xperia Z3 General] emmittobie:
Possibly and most likely at this point. The wording made it sound like the root process worked on a T-Mobile phone. Just hoping that the T-Mobile version can get root at some point. Maybe wishful thinking on my part. :)
[Xperia Z3 General] tomtomeka:
Hi, first post here.

So, by following this guide, it's not necessary to backup the TA partition anymore ?
[Xperia Z3 General] gregbradley:
You only need to do that if you unlock the bootloader, this is a root method for locked bootloader, so no there is no need to backup ta partition
[Xperia Z3 General] Bartjez:
Yeah, but I've got the Dutch T-Mobile version, seems to me that's a complete standard phone with only some T-Mobile Apps. My previous Xperia Z had exactly the same apps pre-installed, only a customized firmware.

PS: this phone is ordered by T-Mobile.
[Xperia Z3 General] tomtomeka:
Worked perfectly after two tries, like most people here. Thanks for the awesome tools and for the guide !
[Xperia Z3 General] SalamiQueen:
:(

Hi guys, I hope you can help me and assure me that flashing is safe & easy. I have read many guides etc & watched videos but I'm still very nervous as I have never done it before.

Basically I've had the Z3 for 2 weeks rooted, when I bought the phone it was already on the required build number (2.93), so I didn't have to use flashtool, and indeed everything was smooth & managed to restore everything from my Z using titanium :)

However, after 2 weeks of use I noticed the phone had the common hardware problem where the screen randomly flickers like an old static tv screen, thought I could deal with it as it was very rare for it to happen until yesterday it started doing it quite often, so that's when I got my phone replaced today. I was happy about that but when I got home, I found that the replaced phone had the newer UK build number of 105 already installed :(

Now I know I have to flash it to an older one, but I honestly have no idea where to begin & really not confident with it. I downloaded flashtool but it didn't open for some reason so I was wondering if there is a different link I could go on that people have tried without fail? It all looks so complex, but without root on my new phone, I cannot restore everything I had on Titanium - it took me literally 2 weeks to get my phone to how I liked it and now I have to start over from the beginning even more with something I am unfamiliar with. I hope people will be able to help guide me because I have to start somewhere.

Is anyone able to provide me with the relevant links/files? I'd be most grateful. Sorry for the story but I hope you can appreciate what I've gone through lol..

My device is D6603 UK. I'm just really scared of bricking it or something & then I'm left with no phone! Thank you everyone!
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Don't worry at all. Download D6603 .93 the from the first post, flash it, and follow all steps. If something fail, no problem and start over. You can't brick the device with this.