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[Xperia Z3 General] serophia:
Do a wipe from TWRP Recovery just keep the settings as default when wiping and it'll retain the data
[Xperia Z3 General] Abolfazl:
I did that when I upgraded from KK to Lollipop using your pre-rooted file. I was caught in a bootloop. I am just going to do a fresh wipe tomorrow to make sure everything is running properly. If I plan to do a fresh wipe, what would I do different? Full wipe from TWRP, clear dalvik cache, flash your zip, clear dalvik again?
[Xperia Z3 General] serophia:
It might be your xposed causing the boot loop. Flash the current lollipop xposed and see if it fixes the bootloop.
[Xperia Z3 General] Abolfazl:
Just tried again. Same issue.

Edit: Just did a full wipe and installed serophia's pre-rooted Lollipop zip. Worked perfectly!
[Xperia Z3 General] Fanatico:
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Let me know once you do the factory reset if it helped with any of your issue. I might be experiencing the same issues as you, According the the reply you got it should not remove root or SuperSU.

Thanks !!!! I really appreciate if you gave me the heads up. I cant wipe my phone too much info in it but i might think of something if it comes down to it.
[Xperia Z3 General] TrunkleBob:
I ended up re-flashing the KitKat FTF, re-rooting, then flashing the file posted by [MENTION=5113648]serophia[/MENTION] , and now it's working great. That was probably overkill but I had been wanting to learn to do that anyway.

My phone was jacked up before trying to upgrade, and I was hoping the upgrade would fix it. I should have just reset it first, but I thought that would cause me to need to re-root.
[Xperia Z3 General] serophia:
Glad it worked out for you! And yea downgrading to KK then re-rooting and flashing my zip can be a bit tedious. But i prefer this method then using the KingRoot method to root (Don't want to give away my imei to a foreign country).
[Xperia Z3 General] clockcycle:
Not working on mine. Something to the order of not vulnerable.

Kingroot also says root not available, but ran it anyways and it "rooted". Installed supersu but it cant update the binary.

EDIT: followed some guide to remove king and replace it with supersu. it didnt remove king. Had to use romtoolbox to uninstall it.
[Xperia Z3 General] clockcycle:
Does this still contain and require use of the "device unlock" app to sim unlock? EDIT: Anyway to disable the "device unlock" app and enable the default app that asks for the code?

Once rooted and TWRP installed, can we flash any of the D66XX roms?

EDIT: tried flashing D6603_Customized US_1288-7827_23.1.A.1.28_R4C_PR_SU2.46_dualRecovery2.8.15_DrmRestore_flashable.zip, after successfully flashing serophia's rooted lollipop. But it wouldn't boot.
[Xperia Z3 General] serophia:
My flashable zip is meant for the T-Mobile version of the Z3 only. If you have the D6603 find the prerooted version of it and flash that instead.
[Xperia Z3 General] Shiroumaru:
Tether Provisioning & Xposed Lollipop Installer

Thanks for this tutorial and for the Pre-Rooted Lollipop image, but I must ask, is there a way to remove T-mobile 's Tethering Provisioning and where can I find the right Xposed Framework for Lollipop 5.0.2?

Don't use Kingroot it is not trustworthy, stick to the instructions given you'll thank them later after the knowledge you get from flashing your own phone.

Cheers!
[Xperia Z3 General] clockcycle:
I flashed your rom on my T-Mobile D6616. Was checking if there is a way to disable the "device unlock" app and enter the sim unlock code manually.

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It was not able to root my device. It could not find the vulnerability. Ran the batch files and failed to root.

Used kingroot on newly flashed without anything set up to gain root. Applied the dualrecovery, wiped and flashed serophia's prerooted lollipop.
[Xperia Z3 General] DarrSwan:
Mine just keep getting stuck at java.lang.Runtime.getRuntime().exec("/data/local/tmp/a") = null

No matter what I do or how many tricks I try, it won't progress past that.
[Xperia Z3 General] dnaL0R:
nvm.
[Xperia Z3 General] dnaL0R:
i cannot find the install.bat file inside the Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.15.zip file... wth?
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
I've tried running the exploit.bat so many times. Each time it never ends, it just does this for hours. I rooted once before when this method first came out and it worked. I had to factory restet and unroot so now I am trying again.
[Xperia Z3 General] ayopancheezy:
any possibility of this working on the Lollipop version?
[Xperia Z3 General] AgainstTheFlow:
It was doing the same thing with me as well. I un installed the ADB drivers and Java, then re- installed them. Also make sure the "testapp2" is selected as the debugger, as well as "wait for debugger" is checked. It took me several times, but did finally go through. My operating system is "Windows 10 Tech preview" But I also rooted a phone with this method on "windows 7"
[Xperia Z3 General] Shiroumaru:
Sorry to ask again, but can someone point me towards the right direction on what xposed installer I should use for my Xperia Z3 D6616??

Thanks in Advance!
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
http://repo.xposed.info/

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
Thanks, got it to work!

Is anyone on 6616 Lollipop having texting issues after updating? On LP texts receiving texts is very random. as in I might get texts hours after being sent sometimes days. and when I do get them I get like 20 of the same message. Im using same APN settings as KK and I've tried other APN settings from researching online.
[Xperia Z3 General] tatomolina11:
Hi, is there a pre rooted lollipop for the T-Mobile version?
[Xperia Z3 General] AgainstTheFlow:
Only when the Wi-Fi calling feature is on "Wi-Fi Preferred" Try different settings. I run "Cellular preferred" and the issues went away for me. But if your in an area where the T-Mobile signal Is weak, then this may not be the solution for you.
[Xperia Z3 General] serophia:
Yes go to post #58 I give instructions on how to get it. Make sure to Uninstall previous Xposed before flashing mines
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
Halp!

Just bought my phone and was hoping to root it before going to work, but now I'm still at home trying to get this to work and was supposed to be clocked into work at 12pm...it's 1:20pm now.

Downloaded and installed everything, disabled all anti-virus, activated USB Debugging, Allow Mock Locations, have run the exploit.bat, but when going to "Select Debug App" there is nothing there!

What do?
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
Plug your phone in via USB to your PC. Copy the app-debug.apk to the internal or SD storage. Install it on the phone. Then run the exploit.bat and when you select debug app it should be there.

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Thanks for the reply, tried it doesn't work. Could this be a baseband issue or something? Is there a way to only flash the system/kernel, flashtool won't recognize the zip as an ftf after changing the file extension, I'm assuming cause its modified.
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
:crying: :o:o:good::highfive::) Thank you so much!!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
Been 4hrs now I've been trying to root my phone...

Originally hadn't installed the apk...did that, then was able to run the exploit.bat and then root.bat, but it didn't finish the way it is supposed to. It was ending with the same Java error that the video (attached to the OP) had. Unfortunately, I didn't discover this video until after I tried EVERYTHING else possible.

I have now installed, uninstalled, and re-installed Java, C++Redist, and Debloater 4x each and restarted my computer dozens of times, I've also Factory Reset my phone twice. I currently have JDK 8 Update 45 (64x) AND JDK 8 Update 45 (86x), C++ Redist (64x) AND C++ Redist (86x), and Debloater installed, I also have the TestApp apk installed on my phone now.

Developer Mode, Allow Mock Locations, TestApp2, Wait for Debugger ----> All these steps done

Double clicking on the exploit.bat now doesn't do anything, it just says waiting for device.

Please help
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
Have you made it in to work yet?

;)
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
Lol, no I actually called out. I refuse to do anything until I root this damn phone. :mad:
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
Awesome. I am the same way. :D
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
Could I get a little help with what I'm missing here?

I have installed on my Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 PC:

JDK 8 Update 45 (64-bit)

JRE 8 Update 45 (64-bit)

C++ 2012 Redistributable (64-bit)

C++ 2012 Redistributable (86-bit)

Android Studio

Universal Adb Driver

Avast Disabled

On my D6616 phone I have:

Android Version 4.4.4

Version 23.0.D.1.123

Developer Mode access

USB Debugging activated

Allow Mock Locations checked

TestApp2 Selected for Debug App

Verify apps over USB Unchecked

Lookout Disabled

Running exploit.bat still says "waiting for the device to be connected"

Restarting my computer and then running exploit.bat will allow it to get a step farther, saying something about the daemon not being started, then it starts on port something.

After that it doesn't do anything.

Hitting Ctrl+C prompts the user to terminate or not, selecting no returns this:

Pushing files

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

Preparing exploit...

and then it does nothing.

Please help me figure out what's wrong. I've spent almost 9hrs straight now trying to figure this out, I've skipped work, Martial Arts training, ignored my girlfriend, and haven't eaten anything since I bought the phone after breakfast, I haven't even mentioned the nightmare I had to go through just to actually purchase the phone. I can't think of any other relevant information to provide, but if I've missed something let me know. Please help!
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
This might seem like an obvious question but did you download and install the z3 drivers?

http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z3-driver/
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
No, I had not. I have them now, but how do I install them?

If you mean the USB drivers, then I already had them. I have Sony Companion, which automatically installs the necessary USB drivers from what I understand.
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
Believe me, they can get it through other means.
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
Ok forget the drivers then. Plug your phone in. When the phone shows the message for what connection you want, select the media transfer, MTP. From here I always quit out Sony Companion. Run the exploit.bat.

If the exploit doesn't show your phone, try restarting the adb. Go to the folder where your exploit.bat is, SHIFT+Right Click, click "open command window here", type "adb kill-server" hit enter, then type "adb start-server" hit enter. From here you can check if the device is connected. Type "adb devices", it should show a list. If it does, try to run the exploit.bat. If it doesn't, maybe try a different USB port. I've heard some USB 3.0 will work for MTP, but not recognize adb. Also, everytime exploit failed for me I would keep task manager open and close out the adb from task manager.

If that doesn't work, the only thing I can think of is if you installed the sdk tools. I don't have Android Studio, I just have the stand alone sdk manager. Go to the android sdk manager which I'm assuming is installed with Android Studio, and install the SDK Platform, and Samples for SDK for Android 5.0.1, 4.4w.2 and 4.4.2.

Don't know of any of this will help but those are my settings and how I got the root to work.

If you could add a screenshot if the exploit fails again thatd help too.
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
Thx, your help has it doing something again.

Things I changed:

USB MTP (had it set to "Install Software")

Using different USB port (indeed I was trying to use a 3.0 port)

Those changes allowed me to run the exploit again and then run root.bat.

Now I'm getting this again...(photo attached)

What do I do from here? Just keep trying it til it works?
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
Now go into the exploit.bat folder and then go into the root folder in there. Open "jdb.ini" with a text editor (notepad) and where it says "classes" just type in a few(maybe 10) (i dont think that is too many) more "classes" in the same format that it is already in. Save it and close it. And now retry the process. That should get it to work.
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
You sir, are my hero. a thousand internets for you!

I now have Root access and SuperSU installed!

Thank you very much for your help and patience my friend.

I am now installing Recovery. Any awesome things I should now do with my rooted phone? Or really useful apps?
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
haha no problem. Im currently making a backup using recovery so I cant check my apps but from what I remember,definitely AdAway to disable all ads, titaniumbackup to backup your apps and data, Xposed to download some modules, such as youtube background player, i think theres a module called Monster UI for display tweaks, there are some specific xperia modules if you just search xperia in the Xposed app. ES explorer and the check the option "root explorer" on in the settings if you want to delete system apps (like the tmobile apps)

are you planning on updating to lollipop?
[Xperia Z3 General] RalyksEel:
I'll definitely be downloading those.

Lollipop I don't know about yet, haven't looked at what benefits it brings. I did read one thread about things you'll miss after updating tho. Why? Would you recommend it or should I stick with KitKat?
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
I tried it using the pre-rooted zip in the thread but texting seems to be messed up for me. Its really preference. You should probably try kitkat out for a week or so, you'll probably need to disable the update notification(go into settings>app>all then scroll and select update center, uncheck show notifications, and force stop, if you didn't know. Thats how I got it to stop displaying the notification to update all the time). If you want to update to lollipop, flash using the pre-rooted folder in this thread (after making a backup!) and try that out. But like I said I'm still on kitkat, but Im about to test lollipop again :eek:
[Xperia Z3 General] Chyrio:
Been out of the loop for a bit in Basic training :( and finally someone did the "impossible" ha ha! anyways just had some quick questions. I let my phone update to the OTA Lollipop did I just screw myself out of root or can I flash the 4.4.4 firmware back and proceed as normal. second question: can I install any rom for any d66xx device with this root and recovery method or am I still stuck with the factory stuff?
[Xperia Z3 General] vivalabugs:
You can download Flashtool which you can find from Sony, and then get the 4.4.4 FTF file from the thread

http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/ftf-stock-firmwares-xperia-z3-models-t2886061

Thats how i did it. And use this thread to root. And you can install different ROMs with an unlocked bootloader. Not sure if you can use any d66xx ones on any other d66xx though
[Xperia Z3 General] Chyrio:
Thank you!! I know in the past sometimes your screwed if you update but i looked into it from one of the guide threads i found out you cant install custom roms cause this root method still leaves a locked bootloader. O well atleast I could have my unlimited hotspot and admin file access!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
What I did....

A couple of months ago I was on Kit Kat and rooted my D6616 per this thread. . Then a few weeks ago, I updated the firmware to Lollipop. I used kingroot and then removed their version of superuser with the real super su, and voila. Follow this guide "to the t" :

http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/

Which branch are you in?

"Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. What a great place... It's a great place to start".
[Xperia Z3 General] Shiroumaru:
Just in case...

Is there a way to flash back the stock recovery and revert to normal, this question stems from the off-chance I decide to call in on my warranty from T-mobile, since last month I noticed that on the bottom right corner of my screen it has gotten some yellowing pixels, only noticeable under white backgrounds and I'm think of exercising my insurance with T-mobile on this matter.

So, am I screwed or am I still luck?

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z3 General] Chyrio:
Ha i did it the hard way i suppose but hell wiping the phone every once in a while and starting over definitely doesnt hurt. I went back to 4.4.4, rooted, then installed the Lollipop prerooted zip in this forum and everything is working great! So good to have root on my primary device again.

But I'm in the Air Force sir.

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I think flashing a ftf file will wipe out any changes you have made to the device since i believe it overwrites the recovery when it installs.
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
Air Force? You got it made. I was in the Army for 7 years. JAG Corps.
[Xperia Z3 General] Chyrio:
Yeah ha ha so far it has been pretty simple. Didn't get the job I wanted but its close enough i suppose.
[Xperia Z3 General] scoder:
Stuck with factory (no ROMS), and you can't use this root method on Lollipop. You can now use KingRoot on Lollipop though, just search google for it and download the latest version.
[Xperia Z3 General] Shiroumaru:
Flash stock 4.4.4 tft image on your device, then root and install the custom recovery then flash the Pre-Rooted Lollipop Rom provided, don't suggest obscure methods that compromise security.
[Xperia Z3 General] scoder:
Sigh...this discussion again and again.

I find it easier to KingRoot and then convert root to SuperSu afterwards, rather than running Giefroot after flashing an FTF. KingRoot is also not "obscure", as many people on these forums use it. Finally, an IMEI number can in no way be used in a negative way in China. I would like to see any scenario where IMEI can be traced back to user activity or information. I worked for VZW for 3 years, I can ensure you that an IMEI is just a string of characters to identify a device. There's not much that can be done with it.
[Xperia Z3 General] Hell Bomb:
Has anyone figured out how/if this will work with Verizion Xperia Z3V? If so please do tell, I hate this phone without root... So much potential... just out of reach...

Model Number: D6708

Build Number: 23.0.E.1.44

When i run the root all it does is loop.

Pulling log

I/PackageManager( 941): Copying native libraries to /data/app-lib/vmdl133519549

2

Found it

java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException

at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)

at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:515)

at raceme.main(raceme.java:37)

at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.nativeFinishInit(Native Method)

at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:243)

at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

Caused by: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: bindBackupAgent from

pid=24553, uid=2000 requires android.permission.CONFIRM_FULL_BACKUP

at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1474)

at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1427)

at android.app.ActivityManagerProxy.bindBackupAgent(ActivityManagerNativ

e.java:3148)

... 6 more
[Xperia Z3 General] tatomolina11:
Hi, I was looking but I couldn't find the xposed files I need to flash in order to get it working in LP 5.02 can someone give me a link please.

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Hi, can someone give me a link in order to install the Xposed framework and get everything working it, I can seem to find it for our LP 5.02
[Xperia Z3 General] legato89:
Hey guys, quick question:

Is GhostRiderMX's method all I need to get root? Does it work regardless of what firmware / version of Android my Z3 is running? I'm planning on picking up one while away from home and want to prepare any files I may need in advance. I've rooted a Z3 Compact and had to downgrade and use several tools and scripts to get rooted.

Also, the linik to the dual recovery file appears to be broken. Do I want 2.8.20 flashable or installer?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 General] POMF2K:
Is this root method still viable with the latest update?

I dropped my phone and need am waiting on the replacement from assurant. I just want to know the best means to getting the new one rooted.

Also if anyone knows a way to backup my existing device so that I don't have to spend days customizing my homescreens I'd greatly appreciate it.

http://xdaforums.com/z3/help/t-mobile-z3-dropped-best-to-root-one-t3147036/post61625901#post61625901
[Xperia Z3 General] danishdish:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

With a name like Tato Molina, tienes que ser Boricua.
[Xperia Z3 General] POMF2K:
Hey all top thread was very confusing. Something about the exploit being patched? I rooted my z3 using this method... and then used titanium backup to freeze the update app for fear of losing root.

I just got my replacement from Assurant. What do I do? Update and then root? Root and then freeze again?

I want to get this thing rooted as quickly as possible as I only have ten days to send the damaged one in.
[Xperia Z3 General] SportingChap:
The exploit in this thread only works for KitKat. You can root or not before updating - it doesn't matter because the update process to 5.0.2 will wipe out your root. I would recommend not rooting first so that you can do the update OTA. If you're rooted and have Dual Recovery installed, the OTA will fail and you'll have to update via the Sony PC Companion (which works fine). You will lose root and custom recovery either way.

For 5.0.2, you'll have to use KingRoot in order to root. Then I would recommend swapping out the KingRoot leftovers with SuperSU. Then install Dual Recovery as you normally would (via the installer) - if you want custom recovery.
[Xperia Z3 General] POMF2K:
Have there been any cases where individuals have been unsuccessful using kingroot?

I'd rather have an outdated OS with root than the latest update and have it neutered.
[Xperia Z3 General] SovPanda:
Just root like normally on 4.4 and don't update, then grab the prerooted 5.02 file someone made and flash in recovery, its some where in the thread

edit: look at the right at the most thanked, its the first one
[Xperia Z3 General] GhostRaiderMX:
Well I'm not sure if there is a better method now but back a few months ago basically we T-Mobile / Verizon Xperia Z3 owners had to be on 4.4 Kitkat. Then you run the exploit to root 4.4 kitkat. Then you would proceed to install XZ DualRecovery. Grab the latest version from the official thread.

After that since you have XZ Dual Recovery installed, then you need to boot to TWRP Recovery and flash the prerooted 5.0.2 file that Serophia made and clear Davik Cache after flashing. Then boot up normally and there, Lollipop with root.
[Xperia Z3 General] xDarKnighTx:
I'm on D6616 with stock Lollipop. If I use kingroot to root my phone, will I lose my DRM keys?
[Xperia Z3 General] Dark Nightmare:
No, drm keys are only lost when the bootloader is unlocked, d6616 bootloader isn't unlockable.
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
You would THINK it works on KitKat... My Z3 was purchased last week, brand new at a T-Mobile corporate store, and when I attempted root my phone stated you phone is noy vulnerable. I had to use KingRoot, and finally got rid of KingRoot for SuperSU with the help of Super SUME and its developer.

So maybe the last batch of Kitkat Z3s were patched.

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Where can I actually download FlashTool????

Everytime I go to flashtool.net I have to download spam, and this, or that.

Please can someone provide a dropbox link so I can get a copy.

I would like to update my STock 4.4.4 to obtain the new 700 band that the lollipop update OTA contains. Thanks.