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[Xperia Z3 General] robkellie11:
followed your guide twice but still cant gain root access

I've followed your guide through every step, yet am still not able to obtain Root Access/Rights..

The firmware flashes with no issues, but when I try to install the root access through giefroot it throws up an error through CMD prompt that the exploit.apk file is not available, to get round this I switched off my antivirus, but still no luck.

I have reflashed an up to date firmware with the hope that you can point me in the right direction as to why I'm getting this error..

I have tried downloading the root access from 2 sources with the same result, BTW..
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
So just confirming.. When you execute the "install.bat" file, it opens a CMD window and then starts the giefroot process.... And the errors comes in the " sending files " section? ( look at screenshot in OP ) .... The apk should be ( I think ) "exploitserviceapp.apk " is that what your error says is not available?

It sounds like that file is not being written to your PC so when the exploit starts it cannot find it... It may be wrong name or the file may be missing ..

Can you screen shot your error??
[Xperia Z3 General] robkellie11:
The "exploitserviceapp.apk" issue was resolved once I disabled my NORTON ANTIVIRUS, as I noticed that when I redownloaded the giefroot the "...apk" was being deleted as "RISK ISSUE", however the issue is that even after I have done this, I am still unable to gain ROOT ACCESS, and when I run install.bat file, the process starts and attempts to run , but when my phone reboots there is an app with a CVA hashtag but no SUPERUSER or root access rights, and the message in the CMD window does NOT show that root access has been achieved/failed..the only message shown is "press any key to continue" with no responding message when the enter key is hit...
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Double check USB debugging and mock locations are enabled on your phone

Double check that you are in flight mode before starting the process - I forgot to do this and got the same problem..
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
In the two times I rooted my device each time it took two attempts, so just try again when it doesn't work the first time. But of course keep in mind what [MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION] said :)
[Xperia Z3 General] federico14321:
hello to everybody i started the root with giefroot but it says error: more than one device and emulator

what can i do?
[Xperia Z3 General] robkellie11:
Screens and still no root

i have been trying all weekend and still no joy..screens attahced ...ADB/Phone Statuses/The CVE app is installed as soon as Root Access is attempted..Please help..LOCKED BOOTLOADER..this is the first phone I have not been able to root..I have previously rooted SAM Galaxy S & S4, HTC Sensation(Locked), Xperia Arc S(Locked) and NEXUS 7(Unlocked), and have never had issues like this before. TBH I might just stick to stock and wait for Android MM to be official
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Just triple checking ... You are putting your phone in flight mode right? As your screenshots shownyour phone isn't ( assuming you have just taken out of flight mode whilst you were writing this post )
[Xperia Z3 General] khimkitty:
Is this work on Xperia c3 5.1.1 lollipop?
[Xperia Z3 General] robkellie11:
still no root

went back..checked..put into airplane mode..and exactly the same result...error shows "ensure you have enabled mock locations"...seems the root tool may be the issue, as flashtool is working correctly, yet when giefroot is run this is when the problems start...if there is another version of giefroot or an alternative way of obtaining root, i would be welcome to suggestions..or if possible rooting from LP as opposed to having to downgrade
[Xperia Z3 General] sunny460:
I successfully rooted my Z3(6653) but the Messaging Service is not working :(

I'm unable to send messages and also not receiving any messages :( :(
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Have you re dowoaded your network settings?

And double check your APNs... You should be able to find the APNs for your provider on the interwebnet

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AFAIK expolt for ROOT was patched in LP so only available on KK.

The only thing I can think of is to try deleting your giefroot and reinstalling as it may be corrupted as you say.

Sorry I am of no more help!
[Xperia Z3 General] tonydd:
Same thing happened to me. Did factory reset and then it worked
[Xperia Z3 General] chandanbs:
even i went back from marshmallow concept rom to D6653_23.0.A.2.93_Customized_20IN and tried to root using giefroot.. but getting stuck at

Invalid APK file: exploitServiceApp.apk error..

i doublechecked the device to be in flight mode.. and mock locations set.. and usb debugging set.. verify unset..

dont know if rooting after downgrading from 6.0 is possible.. or anyone tried successfully...
[Xperia Z3 General] josip-k:
Ofcourse its possible, i did it today.

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[Xperia Z3 General] robkellie11:
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double check in the extracted GIEFROOT/FILES folder that the exploitServiceApp.apk file is still present, as I was having a similar issue, and found that my AntiVirus (NORTON) was deleting the file when it was extracted..A work around is to disable AutoProtect on your A-virus software, this should stop the exploit error..
[Xperia Z3 General] sunny460:
Reset did the Trick.... :o

Thnx :D
[Xperia Z3 General] ultramandudu:
how about setting up the SETTINGS>SECURITY>tick the box for Unknown sources and untick the box for Verify apps?

Try to run a couple of times the giefroot. What I did was at first try, it said that "device not rooted" then press any to continue. On a second try, I launch the install.bat again but this time the phone is already connected to the PC, the prompt ask to again to insert the usb device (phone) then voila! Enjoy root came up!
[Xperia Z3 General] elprince_99:
deleted...
[Xperia Z3 General] AlexBurnout77:
Entered a boot loop

After flashing the ftf you suggested on my Z3 the phone enters a boot loop saying "process Contacts stopped working", then quickly restarts. Is this a joke or what??
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Which ftf are you referring to?
[Xperia Z3 General] AlexBurnout77:
The one for the D6603 in the main thread page
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Did you select the wipe options in flashtool?
[Xperia Z3 General] AlexBurnout77:
I can't remember. I don't think so. Was that absolutely necessary?
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Absolutely, otherwise it is not going to work (as you can see).
[Xperia Z3 General] AlexBurnout77:
Cool, thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Karkaroff:
There are TONS of customized pre-rooted whatever firmwares out there, but where can I find the stock firmware ftf file for d6633 "23.4 A 1.232"?
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
“XperiFirm“, it's a tool for Xperia devices to fetch the latest version, no matter in which region published, it will help get you the one you want.

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
[Xperia Z3 General] Karkaroff:
Thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] Icarus3000:
I have a Z3 D6603, with locked bootloader, not rooted, running 5.1.1, 23.4.A.1.200.

I would like to try this, but am not sure what i am getting into. I have a few questions:

1. I understand I need to roll back to 23.0.A.2.93 before I can root. Will flashing this with flashtool reset everything on my phone back to default? i.e. will i need to reinstall all my apps and widgets and reconfigure email accounts?

2. Once rooted, can I update back to 23.4.A.1.200 and maintain root? (If yes, does it need to be done through flashtool or can I simply update OTA?)
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
In all probability you will lose your data going back to.. 93.... You can try to dirty flash ( ie not select "wipe data" in flash tool ) as you flash the. 93 FW but the chances are high that this will result in boot loop and you will have to re-flash with wiping.. I would suggest planning on losing your data.. Some apps allow you to back up so when you reinstall on the new FW you can restore the way you had it set up..

Once you are rooted with custom recovery, you can flash through recovery to any pre-rooted FW.. The most current is. 232.... Which has an updated stage fright fix..

Again you are likely to need to do a clean flash so don't go and install all your stuff on the. 93 FW.... Once you are rooted with recovery, flash your new updated pre rooted FW and then restore all your data and stuffs.

Good luck!
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
About question #1,the answer is yes! Your will go back as it was when you get it out of the box. You need to back up all your files to PC and then restore when you have set up the phone with all your staff.

Question #2: alter you rooted the phone, you need to install a custom recovery, that you find in this tread, and install pre-rooted update rom of your phone.

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[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
[MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION] and at everyone who would be so kind..

Once again I have tinkered too much with my phone (D6633). Again, here goes:

Tried replacing the Camera folder in priv-app with the modded camera, camera didnt work, restored the backup of the folder, camera still didnt work

Reboot -> gets stuck on bootscreen -> bootloop

I seem to be unable to enter recovery for an unknown reason (pressing power on shortly, then when the green LED start I press and hold Vol+, what is incorrect about this?

When trying to plug it into flashtool I get an error:

Upon trying to install them from this very location using Win10 and admin rights:

Sony Net (05/05/2014) 6.0.6000.16509 - Install failed

Google, Inc. (WinUSB) AndroidUsbDeviceClass (12/06/2010 4.0.0000.00000) Install failed

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (ggsemc) USB (11/25/2011 3.0.0) Install failed

The only thing that is installed correctly is Sony (WinUSB) sa0111AdbDeviceClass (04/15/2014 2.0.0010.30024)

How can I either enter recovery (would be the best) or get flashtool to work? I don't really understand why it needs driver now, I didn't change anything about the PC and it's worked numerous times before..

Suggestions? :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
Find a Mac user friend and try from his PC! No driver needed, that is usually the obstacle in Windows I think.

Google SDK and Flashtool work properly in latest Mac OSX, entring recovery from adb is very simple if the phone os hasn't been corrupted

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[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Thanks for your quick answer! :)

If I get a hold of a Mac, what would be the procedure to be able to boot the OS again (I'm pretty sure its not corrupted, haven't done anything severe) ?

Just boot into recovery through adb (what do I have to enter there?) and then delete the (apparently) corrupted files?
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
If I don't misanderstand, the problem is you can enter recovery!

First, if you can back up all your data to PC,either internal and external sd card

I assume you have a custom recovery

My suggestion is:

-enter recovery, backup the rom so you can go back

-flash the pre-rooted. zip file of your phone wiping only cache and dalvik, before and alter flash

Then see what it happens

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[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
[MENTION=6012694]Jkay7[/MENTION].... Just double check how you are getting into recovery.

Start with phone off..

Power on as normal

When your led comes on press volume DOWN repeatedly... (don't hold down)
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
Easier, if you have root you should have installed NDR Utility, you can reboot to recovery from there, but if I don't misanderstand the problem is how to flash his phone from that specific PC.

Windows got something wrong with drivers, as usually! [emoji2] [emoji2]

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[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
He can't boot.... He is stuck in bootloop....so cannot get into phone to reboot to recovery from NDR....
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
Once more, I think that if he isn't sure on how to enter recovery and his Windows machine has drivers problem, the easier way is to use a Mac couse it doesn't need drivers!

Install sdk, flashtool and plug in the phone

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[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
When I do exactly that it still goes to "android" logo and vibrates two more vibrates, then boots up as normal (until it freezes in bootanimation) :/
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Just check your SDK.... See if it has any updates..

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And what error do you get in flashtool? Have you tried both flash mode and fastboot mode?
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
The error I get is exactly that described above, it refuses to connect with the device, and it happens after connecting the phone to USB.

I will update flashtool soon.. currently on 0.9.19.7.

To clarify: I dont even get as far as going to flash mode and fastboot mode :/

And sorry for bugging once more ..

Edit: One update later (19.8) the situation hasn't changed..
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Okay as it seems to me I've been to unclear with my problem at the first post (sorry, was a bit in a hurry), here is a more detailed description:

What is the problem?

I am unable to boot. It goes through half of the animation and then throws me back, which means I'm stuck in a bootloop.

I seem unable to access the recovery XZDualRecovery (I chose TWRP as main recovery). When I boot the phone and repeatedly slam the Vol- rocker as soon as the green LED shines up, nothing changes.

I can not get the drivers of flashtool to work on my Win10, even though I used to be able to. I reinstalled a newer version and tried to install the drivers in the folder through the delivered .exe, which is interrupted by the error messages

Without these drivers, flashtool says:

Is there any other possibility to access the recovery while the phone is shut down, or is there a clue as to why the drivers do not work?

What I did to get there

I tread about the improved camera mod, which allowed you to shoot 20MP pictures in superior auto mode. In the instructions it was advised to delete the camera folder in priv-app and then starting the installation of the camera.apk. In hindsight I think I misread the instructions, might be that I was supposed to only delete a part of the camera folder. However, after the installation was aborted for no obvious reason I decided to reboot the phone in order to find out if it works afterwards. Then I was kindly greeted by a bootloop. After all, should I be able to access TWRP, I should be able to grant the folder the right permission, which might be whats causing the problem.

Thanks a thousand times, and sorry for my stupidity to keep messing up.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Update: After the installation failed even under Ubuntu, I now further searched for the culprit, and lo and behold: One has to disable enforced driver verification in Windows boot. Done that, now the drivers are installed, atm just getting rid of warning in the thread: "Without FSC, the tool will by default include simlock.ta if this file is present in the FTF. The result will be a bricked phone

As a workaround, until I release a patch, please please tick the exlude simlock.ta if you see it in the list." by asking in the thread.

For anyone who ever has the same issue: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...n/a53ec7ca-bdd3-4f39-a3af-3bd92336d248?auth=1

Installation of the drivers will work :)
[Xperia Z3 General] parajedic:
Hi, my Xperia Z3 phone came with a locked bootloader and the latest firmware version (Android 5.1.1, Model D6603, Build 23.4.A.1.232). Do i need to flash it with an older firmware version in order to root the device or is this not possible? Apologies, I'm just a noob!!
[Xperia Z3 General] alan573819:
Hi,

Just like to say thanks for this, I followed the procedure carefully and it rooted my Z3 first time.

I installed twrp recovery and then flashed the latest 5.1.1 and it's running fine.

Couple of minor (I hope!) issues ...

-- When flashing the older ROM in preparation for rooting, flashtool gave me a warning, something like "FSC Script found, would you like to use it?", I guessed at "No" and everything seemed to go OK.

-- I flashed the latest 5.1.1 UK version [ D6603_Customized UK_1288-5028_23.4.A.1.232.zip ] but this isn't advertised at the start of the [[D66XX]{5.0.2/5.1.1} Flashable stock Lollipop pre-rooted collection & XZ dualrecovery] thread, I only noticed it way down the thread by chance.

Thanks.

Alan.
[Xperia Z3 General] brockyneo:
hi guys semm to have ran into a problem i was doing the first part flashing the stock rom in flashtool and it come up with FSC Script found i said yes and now seem to have bootloop :crying: tried selecting no and still bootloop

any ideas please
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
Flash once more, this time answering no to that question.

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[Xperia Z3 General] brockyneo:
i tried flashing with no and still bootloop

im trying with pc companion now :(

thanks for the reply
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
Which exact ROM have you tried to flash, and what phone model is yours?

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[Xperia Z3 General] brockyneo:
the stock rom from OP for the 6603
[Xperia Z3 General] casouzaj:
You could try to download the ROM directly from Sony' servers. Flashtool and Xperifirm are pretty much integrated. You just have to click on the XF icon (the last one). Xperifirm is automatically launched, you select your model and ROM, a download window comes up, you wait for it to finish it's job, click on the Close button, and kills Xperifirm. Flashtool will resume its tasks, which will end up with the creation of the ftf file, under C:\Users\[your_username]\.flashTool\firmwares.

Good luck!

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[Xperia Z3 General] brockyneo:
pc companion managed to get it too boot again so i tried flashing stock rom via flashtool again FSC Script found selected no and bootloop again
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
As far as I know you can let the FSC script run, at least that worked for me in the past, but I might be wrong, so don't quote me on this...
[Xperia Z3 General] brockyneo:
ive done both and both bootlooping :confused: just wanted to go back so can root and flash custom rom

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i think the stock rom ive downloaded from OP isnt working for me is they another rootable rom that i can try?
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
[MENTION=6012694]Jkay7[/MENTION] did you get your phone sorted mate?

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Hi,

Yup - as per the first paragraph in the opening post, yes you need to be on .93 FW ( kit kat ) ..

"•You need to have firmware version 23.0.A.2.93 (for D6603/D6653) or 23.0.F.1.74 (for D6633) installed on your phone. If not, please download ftf file and flash it with Flashtool (newer firmware versions will fail root:"

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@ brockyneo - did you make sure you had the options to wipe cache and data selected in Flashtool when you installed the .92 FW? If you don't do this, you will pretty much always end in bootloop.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
[MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION] Well, to this point I was to afraid to flash, i want to avoid a hard brick obviously. Do you know if, as long as I'm on the newest flashtool and it doesn't show up under "included" tab, simlock.ta will not be flashed? Should I let the FSC script run or not? I plan on flashing this afternoon..
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
To be honest I don't know for sure.... I assume if it is not in the list then it won't be flashed.... But I am not 100% sorry mate..
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Yes, follow the steps: Flash stock KK, giefroot, XZDualRecovery, pre-rooted LP .232 w/ TWRP
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
After suffering a billion heart attacks, yes it worked, thank the gods and thank you! :)
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Awesome!! I know the feeling... been there a few times.... you know you are alive when that "flashing" progress bar ever so slowly grows....
[Xperia Z3 General] Nehee:
Sony Xperia Z3 stuck on logo

Hello... I need some help here.

I have an Xperia Z3 D6603, rom stock 5.1.1, locked bootleader and wanted to be root so I followed this guide. I downloaded everything and followed the steps. When I was flashing the firmware something bad happens, it appeared to be an error with "system.sin" and the process aborted. Now my Xperia cant boot. Then I searched for a solution and red to flash the firmware again but excluding "system.sin" to later, extract it bla bla bla. Now my Xperia is stuck on the logo thing, then shuts down and again the logo thing... I tried to use PC Companion to repair it and it doesnt work. My PC doesnt recognize the xperia in flashmode anymore. I really need your help, i want to be root or at least get my phone back to life. Thanks by the way.:D:good:
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Which ftf did you download?

Did you tick the boxes to wipe everything?

Which version of PC companion are you using?

Was it system.sin or simlock.sin?
[Xperia Z3 General] Nehee:
Thanks, i fixed, just flashing again the rom but this time y flashed in another pc.

:good::good::laugh::cool:
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Oh, cool, that was easy :D
[Xperia Z3 General] Tweaker063:
Flashtool - AV warnings

My Anitvirus goes bananas cause of the eploitServiceApp.apk

Can someone tell me what the .apk is doing exactly?

Cheers
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
It exploits a bug in Android, antivirus makers include such things in detection too, it's good sane practice, BTW.

It should not matter for your PC since you don't use it there, so pause you AV, redownload, root...
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
You are already rooted, right?
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
[MENTION=3123738]ceftriaxone[/MENTION]

I'm pretty sure it does!
[Xperia Z3 General] Pi3rluigi:
If you are on a Mac, why don't run the install.sh ?

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[Xperia Z3 General] ceftriaxone:
I managed to install! Used computer on my work. Don't know what was the problem. I read somewhere that Win10 could make the problem. Really have no idea why, but as I just said, did it at work in less than 5 minutes!

Was trying with install.sh but clearly I was missing something, so it didn't work for me.

The important thing is that I solved the problem.
[Xperia Z3 General] LKS007:
is there any rooting methord for d6653 with latest lolipop :(

searching all overthe xda

cant find a single thing without downgrading and instaling the kernal
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
That's the procedure for all, afaiks: downgrade to KK, giefroot, XZDR, update to pre-rooted LL

Is that bothersome for you?
[Xperia Z3 General] LKS007:
will this work if the bootloader is unlocked???
[Xperia Z3 General] LKS007:
Done and :D thanks for the OP and the others who helped..

and can i know if theres any good roms available for this d6653 device with twrp recovery :D

or should i just remove the bloatwares and use the stock ??
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
There are some stock based roms that are stable and provide good performance ... moonwalker...
[Xperia Z3 General] LKS007:
thanks a lot buddies :D

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im gona give it a try for the moonwalker one
[Xperia Z3 General] Leal17:
Dual Recovery Link

Hi Guys,

Can anyone direct me to where i can download dual recovery?

I have tried both links but there is no download option available.

Thanks in Advance
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
wat ? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z3 General] MarfNL:
Link Dual Recovery

The site isnt working for me as well, it says "Download here" but it goes back to a page where nothing happens or shows up..really weird.
[Xperia Z3 General] Prasad:
Any hopes for supporting D6616 in the near future?
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
You should ask about this the developer of the root, not here. But as far as i know, he is working hard to achive it.