yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 General] megatito:
Thx [MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION]

Yes i selected and mine is 6603.

The problem was FTF. Like i said, i downloaded and flashed and only problem was:

But phone start ok and is ok :)

Now ill root and recovery like his thread said. And after that ill put a pre rooted 5.1.1 android version.

In last point im in doubt if i put:

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/rom-pre-rooted-xzdr-2-8-21-t3162851

or

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361

What you advice to me?

Ill update in here

thank you
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Good news!!

I would just pick a 5.1.1 based rom... 6603... And if you want one without carrier bloat, just pick your country's "customised" ...as that is the generic FW
[Xperia Z3 General] megatito:
Can you tell me where i can find, plz? [MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION]

Thx
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Here is an awesome collection

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59480861
[Xperia Z3 General] megatito:
Ok [MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION], thx :D

There is no generic 5.1.1 D6603 portugal rom

So, what i choose? CE1 is general?

Im from portugal but i bought phone in spain, so i have no idea what is the original rom that phone had :P
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
I think CE is central Europe..

Try that or the DE ( germany ) ... Or IT Italy... They should be fine.
[Xperia Z3 General] nostromo76:
I'm from Latin-America, which pre-rooted ROM do you recommend?

Thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] megatito:
[MENTION=5998102]lu99ke[/MENTION] Done :D

I runned CE.. Now lets test if has some bugs (i hope not :P)

Thank you for all help
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
No probs!! :)

Sent via carrier pigeon.

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Are you 6653 or 6603?

Sent via carrier pigeon.
[Xperia Z3 General] nostromo76:
I have a D6630 by the way

I have a D6630 by the way
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
6630 or 6603?

Sent via carrier pigeon.
[Xperia Z3 General] nostromo76:
6603, sorry! :)

6603, sorry! :)

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Dear users, I've been trying to run "flashtool.exe" (and "flashtool64.exe") on Windows 10, but it keeps telling me I need drivers for my Z3 (D6603).

I do execute it's driver installer (as request by flashtool app), reboot, but nothing happened.

I also uninstall Sony PC Companion, but the problem persists. Then I re-install Sony PC Companion and tried again with no luck.

And my last attempt was to uninstall flashtool, download it again, install and prove all over again... with no luck!

Please, could you help me?

Thank you very much!
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
quick one - you are using a 64bit windows and not a 32bit ? ( ie on smaller netbooks or tablet )

and is your phone being recognised by PC companion ok?
[Xperia Z3 General] lunkwell:
Having the same issue.

I too have Win10 6bit and use flashtool and flashtool64.

I checked the driver in Device Manager.

I see a yellow triangle with explanation mark.

Also used USBDView to remove the drivers, rebooted the system and tried again.

Same results.

Plugged the Phone in and let windows load the driver.

PC Companion recognises my Z3

But still get prompted to install the friver when using FlashTool

Gonna find a Win 7 box and test it on that.

UPDATE:

Tried on a Win7 64bit setup.

I could follow all steps and now have root.

So it seems for now it is a Win10 issue.

Finally if like me you use Titanium Backup and keep all your backup on your external sd card you will find that TB cannot writw to it.

to solve go to the following link.

[FIX] Titanium Backup can't write to external SD

This worked for me.
[Xperia Z3 General] Noisecake:
Hey guys, I was told this root method doesnt work connected to a USB 3.0port? Only on 2.0?

Is this true? because my laptop only has USB 3.0 ports.. :/
[Xperia Z3 General] Wunk:
Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] jereMarfil24:
Is it possible to Flash Z3 D6653's Firmware to my Z3 D6633 Dual? I will not use the Sim 2 tho. Thanks in advance for answering.
[Xperia Z3 General] 220volt:
if i use the toolkit to root will i still get OTA updates?
[Xperia Z3 General] pchetan2:
you will get all OTAs ...but you cant update
[Xperia Z3 General] Icarus3000:
I have an XPERIA Z3 D6603 - Android 5.1.1 - firmware 23.4.A.0.570 with locked bootloader.

Can I use this method on my phone? Do I still need to flash 23.0.A.2.93 first with Flashtool? Will Flashtool still work with latest firmware if bootloader is locked?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I haven't rooted an android in years (since the original Samsung Tab). I don't want to do anything to brick my new phone.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Also wondering if I can flash the 23.0.A.2.93 on my sony xperia z3 D6603 Android 5.1.1 - firmware 23.4.a.0.546 locked bootloader

Edit: It is possible to flash the 23.0.A.2.93 on 5.1.1
[Xperia Z3 General] Icarus3000:
So you did it successfully?
[Xperia Z3 General] jereMarfil24:
Is it possible to Flash Z3 D6653's (Single Sim) Firmware to my Z3 D6633 (Dual Sim)? I will not use the Sim 2 tho. Thanks in advance for answering.

Flashing Xperia Z3 D6653/D6603 Single to my Xperia Z3 D6633 Dual Sim. What would be the Cause? Is it still okay? I will not gonna use the sim2 tho.
[Xperia Z3 General] jlocked:
Is anyone else getting a file not found error for the D6653_23.0.A.2.93 link at the ocean host website after entering code and generating the link?

EDIT: Right click and save link from there if anyone else gets the same problem I had
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Yes I did, I also flashed a pre-rooted 5.1.1 firmware with 0 problems :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Icarus3000:
Cool. Which one?
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
I flashed the D6603_23.4.A.0.546_Customized_UK_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.2 1 you can find it here: http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361

Recommended :D
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
I have the D6603 but it is running 5.1.1-23.4.A.0.546 is the same process to root it?
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Yes it is the same process
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
And which one of those pre-rooted roms is the best?
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
I flashed the D6603_23.4.A.0.546_Customized_UK_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.2 1 you can find it here: http://xdaforums.com/z3/g...0-690-t3056361

It works fantastic :)
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
Thank you so much my friend ?? last question excuse me im noob with sony it would be a problem cause that room is from uk and I'm from Ecuador?
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
I am not from the uk either and it works for me, if it would happen that it would not work you could just flash a rom for your country :thumbup:
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
Thank you so much broder ??
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
No problem :) have fun rooting ;)
[Xperia Z3 General] FelixCited:
I don't understand this...why do you have to use this method to unlock the bootloader when Sony offers it on their website?
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
This method is for locked bootloaders
[Xperia Z3 General] leoaeries:
Any luck for Z3 Dual (D6633) with 5.1.1?????????
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Works perfectly for D6633 5.1.1
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
I dont ' have internet on my phone I check the apn of my carrier and it's ok :'(
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Mobile Internet or normal home Internet?
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
jejeje sorry It was my fault I don't have megas just social networks :P now It's OK and rooted :good::fingers-crossed:...thank btw you are the man:good:
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
It's good that it works :) love helping :thumbup:
[Xperia Z3 General] amazm40:
guys i have rooted my z3 d6633 well its very good and then i installed the TWR then i am downloading firmware 5.1.1

when i put it in my internal memory of the phone and get into the recovery menu what should i do then how to flash it from there ?

i just press install and choose the firmware file as it is .zip file or what ?

i don't need to do anything wrong so i prefered to ask 1st

thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
You clear cache,dalvik cache and perform a factory reset then you just flash it from the. Zip. :thumbup::thumbup:

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You might also want to backup your current rom
[Xperia Z3 General] jose_jcm:
[MENTION=6941789]z4ndrik0[/MENTION] I need your help I rooted my z3 and I have lollipop 5.1.1 rooted also, but when I wanna check if the bootloader is locked it seems like this

Rooting status:

Unknown

HW Config rev:

Unknown
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
If you used the method in this thread your bootloader is locked
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
I need to root before I can UL bootloader. The file is showing as a virus on my works machine can someone tell me a way around it?

I can't disable it..
[Xperia Z3 General] bodomfan:
Does this method work on lollipop 5.1
[Xperia Z3 General] Black_Eyes:
No, it doesn't
[Xperia Z3 General] bodomfan:
Does this method work on lollipop 5.0.2
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Your bootloader might be weird because you have a pre-rooted rom

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If you downgrade to kit kat yes
[Xperia Z3 General] bodomfan:
So have to downgrade to kitkat before I can do the process
[Xperia Z3 General] z4ndrik0:
Just flash the 23.0.A.2.93 firmware linked in the top of the thread
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Help needed - recovery went missing

Hey guys,

I did this procedure yesterday on my D6633 and upgraded to a prerooted 5.0.2 afterwards, using the recovery and a zip file and a clean install. The ROM works fine, but recovery is gone and SuperSU doesn't seem to work properly (BusyBox can't install, ES file explorer can't fetch root rights; both of them were and are granted though, according to SuperSu).

Do you guys have a hint where I messed up?
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Sounds like the ROM is not rooted..... Have you installed root checker app and checked for root??
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
"Root Checker" by joeykrim is indicating I have root...

I got the ROM from the recommended guide, where I chose the 5.0.2 for D6633: D6633_23.1.1.E.0.1_HK_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.20

Edit: I don't have NDR Utils anymore too..

Edit2: I got NDR Utils it from the playstore again: Upon rebooting to recovery using it, the device boots up normally..
[Xperia Z3 General] bigo72:
Well, I'm locked at the first step: D6603_23.0.A.2.93 flashed via flashtool and then bootloop. That's it. Reverted to original unrootable 5.1.1 ..... THE END

What to do? It looks unbelievable I can't root and have a custom recovery!
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Don't forget to wipe everything besides internal& external storage
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Yep that is critical step as you are stepping down an entire system generation ... If you don't clear data you will boot loop more often than not.

I would even clear internal storage of you want least issues.
[Xperia Z3 General] bigo72:
Thank you thank you. What do you mean with "clear data"? I restored it to the "just born" status, before to flash the downgrade. No playstore apps, nothing. Is there anything else I have to do to delete and clean data?
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
When you flash the .93 FW using flashtool, make sure you select "clear data /cache " .. They are tick boxes on the flashing screen.
[Xperia Z3 General] lunkwell:
I've previously rooted my Z3 using the steps outlined above. I now want to flash prerooted 23.4.A.1.200 do I need to follow the steps again or can I go ahead a flash the prerooted 23.4.A.1.200 ?
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
If you still mhave root and have installed recovery then you can flash a pre-rooted zip through recovery just fine.... You will keep root and have the recovery that was included in the zip - so make sure you flash one that has the recovery you want
[Xperia Z3 General] somedaysuddenly:
ok so im trying to flash the stock rom as i have done before my phone went to sony for repair but now when i flash it and turn on the phone i get boot loop and a annoying mechanical bee buzzing sorta noise can anyone help?
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
My problem persists, does anyone have an answer? :/
[Xperia Z3 General] bigo72:
You are an angel!!!!

Now, thanks to you, I have a rooted kitkat with dual recovery installed!

Trying to install Cyanogenmod. Doesn't work, flash fails with the error message "This device is Leo". Trying to figure out what's the problem, I flashed a pre-rooted Lollypop. Enough for today :eek:
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
That means the phone is seeing an issue with your "boot.img" ..

Just checking that you are flashing a stock full FTF that is definitely for your device through flash tool and checking the "clear data / cache" options on the flashing screen?

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This is a little off topic so I will be breif.

In general, I believe there are issues going from KK to CM12 on any device ... I think most say go to a CM11 build then update from there. Or be on lollipop before going to CM12.

Secondly I think there was an issue in the CM code because there was another device called Leo a few years ago. Go and check out the Cyanogenmod forums ( on the CM website ) for Z3 and they will help you out.

Cheers
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
The problem is that you can't flash CM on locked bootloader with root and recovery.

You need Unlocked BL and before flashing rom you need to flash the CM custom kernel.
[Xperia Z3 General] bigo72:
WoW! I didn't know. I'm stuck on a 5.1.1 pre-rooted now, hoping to find the italian one very soon. I was in stand-by few days because of a full-time job (24 hours job, a real full-time!). So I was waiting before to mess again with my new device and Cyanogenmod.

Anyway thank you G-FACE. I'm giving to Sony interface a chance, up to the 10th of October, then I will decide what to do. It's not so bad, I just hate bloatwares :mad:
[Xperia Z3 General] kitedili:
Hi,

I'm on lollipop 5.1.1 build 23.4.A.0.546, rooted with recoveries, all working well.

Today, I got a notification on my phone, xperia system update build 23.4.A.1.200.

My question is: can I update through ota without losing the root and the recoveries ?

(Maybe the update will not work after all, since my d6653 is rooted...)

The update is about 225 MB, I haven't downloaded yet.

Otherwise, if I can't update via ota, it means that I'll need to flash a pre rooted firmware again...right ?
[Xperia Z3 General] 220volt:
You can download the OTA but it will not be possible to install. You need to download a pre-rooted zip and flash to update.

If you choose to only wipe cache, dalvik-cache and system you will not loose anything on your phone. Flash the zip and then wipe cashe and dalvik again.

Pre-rooted 23.4.A.1.200 and 232 can be found here

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
[Xperia Z3 General] kitedili:
Thanks for your prompt reply !! Every thing is clear :)
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
Correct. Flash a pre rooted FW... .200 has been updated in the thread under general with the list of pre rooted stock FW
[Xperia Z3 General] spyhunter88:
Delete due dummy question.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Is it possible to encrypt the device even with TWRP/Recovery installed? How will it affect it?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
You can, but at this moment, you can't mount /data & /storage afterwards, so you either use Flashify ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify ) or you put the ZIP in the /cache folder and Install from there.
[Xperia Z3 General] xesxda:
hi everyone I hope someone can help me because I have my z3 with bootlloop

I installed D6603_23.4.A.1.232 with fastboot unlock, I need the recovery TWRP, I hope someone can help me .. :(
[Xperia Z3 General] js0uth:
Question. I would like to root, but wondering if I want to revert back to factory. can I just use the pc companion tool and update to the latest release/build. Sorry for noob question. First sony phone. Wondering if it would be as easy as Samsung odin back to stock.
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
So you just need to flash the stock FW via flashtool to go back to stock......an update through PC companion won't work as it will not verify the phone if it is rooted.

Note - if you unlock the bootloader ( eg to install alternate ROM ) your DRM will be wiped ... So to fully restore to stock from this point you will need to have backed up your TA partition and restore that as well. You ONLY need to do this if you are unlocking your bootloader... If you are just wanting root following the process in this thread, then your are not fiddling with your TA partition and are fine.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
So I'll have to reinstall the ROM afterwards, or which zip is it you mean?

Thanks for your answer!
[Xperia Z3 General] Arkadev Kundu:
Hi
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Well hello there? Can I help you?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Any ZIP: like a mod, like a Framework, like Xposed-sdk, like a new ROM, whatever you need to install via recovery you need to do it via Flashify/DeviceControl/KernerAdiutor apps or put in in /cache and install from there. ( don't Wipe Cache before install though :P )
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
So I may encrypt the device, but lose recovery basically?
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
What function do you refer to as *lost* (as far as you care) ?

Maybe if you don't know those apps you might think otherwise, but the apps USE the recovery to flash, they don't replace the need for a recovery.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
I mean it in the sense of being able to boot into recovery manually to flash .zips from there.
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
I covered that already, you still can do that, granted you put the ZIP in /cache.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Then i simply misunderstood you, thanks for clarifying!
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
One last question:

I tried to install a soundmod today, which requires wiping of cache. I tried to wipe with TWRP, which got stuck (meaning it didn't finish and I force rebooted after a couple of minutes). Then I repeated the process with Philz, which resulted in the same issue. Any clue why that happens? :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Licaon_Kter:
Wait longer, it takes a while.
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
I wasn't used to it taking so long, but on the other hand the ROMs on the S3 mini were only 300mb too, so maybe that's why :D

Thank you :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Drencom:
Hi, everyone. I'm having some problems using D6633 with 23.0.F.1.74: while using giefroot, it seems that the script won't find exploitServiceApp.apk. Anyone? I'm trying this for hours now.
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
Usually related to anti virus picking it up. You made sure its all disabled? I had the same issue.
[Xperia Z3 General] ecvirus:
Hi everyone i'm new here.just asking your help,currently using z3 d6653 with the latest lollipop version.and i want to downgrade to kitkat hoping that the earphone port of my unit will solved the issue.anyways,the firmware that has been posted in the page is officially?since when I readbthe file name it says customized,do this firmware will still receive OTA?
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
"Customised" just means it is the generic FW for that region - ie is not branded by a carrier. It is official and stock... Yes it will prompt you straight away for an OTA.
[Xperia Z3 General] ecvirus:
Do i need to reset the device before flashing?since i automatically flash it to kitkat from lollipop,and it takes me too long.I guest it was almost 20mins now.in im stuck in the "Start dumping TA partition 1"..wew
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
I always say to do a clean flash for best results especially when changing a major android step ( Eg KitKat to lollipop ) ... No need to do a reset... Just ensure you do a full wipe - data / cache - when flashing the new FW.
[Xperia Z3 General] eldoggor:
Edit: Sorry
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Bounty

I am in desperate need of help and anyone who is able to help me successfully will be rewarded 5$-10$, cause I seriously ****ed up.

Please don't respond rude, as I am stressing out enough by myself.

Here is what I did and what my prerequisites are/were:

(D6633)

Rooted my phone, installed recovery and upgraded to .232 with prerooted firmware, all fine.

The part where I messed up harder and harder:

I was trying to tinker with my bootanimation and ****ed up on the way there, which way this happened exactly I don't know and don't think it's relevant.

I was able to get into recovery, so I did, however there was only CWM.

My backup was on my Ext SD-card and CWM was unable to mount it.

I was too lazy to lose all my data, so I tried to wipe system (look out, here is the part where I ****ed up hard, wiping system without any chance to return to recovery).

System wipe succeeded and I wanted to flash, however of course still impossible.

I decided to go for flashtool, so reboot (why....) and.. yeah.

Recovery (obviously) not booting, when connecting to USB red lamp shines up. Flashtool and PC Companion don't recognize the phone at all.

My big question: Is it hard bricked or can it be restored via some way (key combos etc.).

You guys can't believe how much I would appreciate any helpful and/or honest answer.

Clarification edit (1):

Red LED only shines up when connected to USB, otherwise turning it on has the effect that it shows Sony Logo without any LED on. With USB it leads to logo with LED on.

Phone has about 40% charge left.

Bounty will be paid for via Paypal.

I didn't try phoning the Support yet as they're closed.

I've got the Dual Sim variant of the Z3 (D6633).
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
I think the red LED is signifying your phone is charging... The fact you get the sony logo should mean the device is recoverable...

As the phone is not booting, flash tool won't see it normally....but have you tried entering flash mode in flashtool? Ie phone off... Then with flash tool open plugging in USB while holding volume down?

Assuming flash tool sees that then just download and flash a stock FW...
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Okay I was really panicked out, which is why I didn't think of that... Thank you so far!

Now: It got detected by flashtool (there is hope after all!), but installing stock gets interrupted by:

ERROR - Unable to delete file: D:\...\Flashtool data\firmwares\prepared\system.sin

And further down:

ERROR - D:\...\Flashtool data\firmwares\prepared\cust-reset.ta (The system cannot find the file specified)

ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

Ideas? :)
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
:)

Did you select "wipe cache / data " when you tried to flash?

It may be that it cannot find those files to wipe as you had wiped your system file...

Try flashing without wiping...
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
I thought I had tried that, but luckily turns out I hadn't :)

At first it got stuck halfway in the bootanimation and had a bootloop, but then I reflashed (this time including wipes) and now it's up and running again! :)

Thanks a ton for helping me through this, just PM me your Paypal and you'll receive the bounty!
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
I was going to say that you would end up in boot loop but at least it get the system files written and then you could re flash with wiping.... But you got there yourself!! Good job!!

No need for the bounty mate... Been in similar circumstances and the good peeps here helped me out... So just happy to be able to give back.

All part of the learning experience! :)

Keep on flashing!!
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
Well thanks a lot! :)
[Xperia Z3 General] lu99ke:
BTW now that you are through and ok again... Back when you were in recovery and could not mount SD card to get your backup... You can install via ADB....it may not hav e worked as it sounded like your recovery was a messed up anyway... Buy just a thought for the future :)
[Xperia Z3 General] bigo72:
That was what I was hoping to read! The soul of places like this, is invaluable. Not having a calculable price, help can be paid just and only with help back ;)
[Xperia Z3 General] Jkay7:
While you are right in my despair I was just hoping for any help through any source. XDA simply is the best there is, so thank you all for making this forum so awesome! :)