yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 General] maaljen:
Am I the only one not getting able to reboot into recovery? I've tried using the app "QuickBoot" root-granted, however, it just reboots as normal. How do I reboot it "physically" into recovery? What buttons should be pressed, and when etc.?

I followed the instructions in the thread "[Guide]{Root}{Recovery} How to Root and install Recovery on Locked BL for NOOBS " - however;

when giefroot reboots my phone, SuperSU never gives ADB the option to be granted.

ATM my phone is as following:

Model number: D6003

Android version: 4.4.4

Kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-g0961cdf

Build number: 23.0.A.2.93

RootCheck says the phone is _rooted_.

Edit: Same goes with ADB. When I type adb devices, it shows

List of devices attached
BH90WMG61L device

Then I go for "adb reboot recovery". My phone reboots, but as before, just a "normal" reboot as I am concerned.

Edit 2: I was able to get ADB permissions by starting Flashtool. Alas, im still not able to get into "recovery mode".
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Something wrong. Check USB debugging. SuperSU must give adb permissions to root, otherwise you can't install Xzdualrecovery. Indicator of installed Xzdualrecovery is NDR utilities installed.
[Xperia Z3 General] Kevke610:
UPDATE:

finally, I got r/w access! thanks to the SGP621-RICDefeat.zip! :thumbup:
[Xperia Z3 General] MarkelsNSR:
same issue here... Supersu is getting ADB permissions but cannot boot in recovery mode... I tried every single option and fix, no solution so far... I am in D6603
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Somewhere you ommited or forgot something, or not following guide strictly... on D6603 fw .93 it works like charm...
[Xperia Z3 General] maaljen:
Finally got it working! Only one issue tho - Google Play Store is really acting weird, and barely installing my queued apps.

Should I flash some GAPPS?
[Xperia Z3 General] Brendo:
Working recovery:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59965495&postcount=4019
[Xperia Z3 General] fosseperme:
not work :( i tried update from xzdual 2.8.3 (with fix) to 2.8.4 by flashable zip and i can t access to recovery. I also tried the fix on 2.8.4 and after the installer version of 2.8.4 but not works. I returned to 2.8.3 with installer version and used the fix. Now i can access to recovery (2.8.3).
[Xperia Z3 General] lemonade747:
Does this work on D6653? And all things are working now right? Root, recovery, xposed? I just saw someone said there were root, recovery and xposed issues in this rom? I have LB 4.4.4 now.
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Anyone suggestions? In TWRP SD Card is still mounted and working. In Stock no longer working since a Reboot today.

But it is working in Root Explorer. Folder Mount and Titanium Backup cant use and see the Card.
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Found the Problem - Busybox Pro Installer is buggy.
[Xperia Z3 General] juanpirulo:
You shouldnt used any busybox installer, its the main reason to loose root. Xzdualrecovery install the patched busybox your device need. Cheers
[Xperia Z3 General] toledo22:
The download link is broken.
[Xperia Z3 General] benjieb:
Hi all,

this is doing my head in. As I was trying to find ways to have RW access to system, I tried to install the latest version of dualrecovery (2.8.5).

Before doing that I realized that I had lost access to recovery. So I used the installer version, but no luck. tried byeselinux, no luck....

I am now with root but no RW to system and no access to dualrecovery... Helpo and advices much needed.

Thx
[Xperia Z3 General] jamz2005:
Same for me. 2.8.5 doesnt work. Red light turns on after reboot
[Xperia Z3 General] benjieb:
Quick question, what did you 'Include' in the right panel of PRFcreator in order to put this firmware together ?

thx
[Xperia Z3 General] 8schpi:
Hi all,

hi benjieb,

I have the same problem on my z3 with locked bootloader: after upgrading with the prerooted kit i do not have access to recovery. Additionally some root apps are getting root access, some not (i.e. Es File Explorer do not get Root access, but Quickboot is working well) I have already read this thread and tried all the fix and updates around here... No recovery. Please help us out if anyone has a good tip.
[Xperia Z3 General] mrled:
Same here, back to 2.8.3, and is working fine.

Install DualRecovery 2.8.3 from installer and then apply byeselinux fix
[Xperia Z3 General] Macisen85:
i have sony z3 D6603

Android 5.0.2 lollipop

23.1.A.0.690 (D6603_23.0.A.2.93_GloBul BG)

Everything works except lockeddualrecovery 2.8.5.

Tryed whit version 2.8.3 aswell nothing any one please?

Realy enoying
[Xperia Z3 General] mrled:
Install DualRecovery 2.8.3 from installer and then apply byeselinux fix
[Xperia Z3 General] sicopat:
All even zip sign
[Xperia Z3 General] Macisen85:
When i restart phone i got the green light then press down/up to get in to meny nothing happends green light goes to red then just starts normaly.

Something new stuff i have to do?
[Xperia Z3 General] benjieb:
Ok thanks.

And you had RW access straight after flashing?
[Xperia Z3 General] Kevke610:
need help..
[Xperia Z3 General] sicopat:
RW access just verified using root explorer
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Three simple steps for you all guys.

Or four... Uninstall ES File Explorer.

Install 2.8.3 recovery from PC

Run byeselinux from PC

Run SGP621-RICDefeat from PC

After reboot install ES File Explorer

Finnish.
[Xperia Z3 General] sicopat:
Try this dualrecovery : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59619466&postcount=112

worked well for me (D6603)
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
thats old one of course, look at thread post date...
[Xperia Z3 General] benjieb:
It worked!!!

Well all I had to do based on my setup was to uninstall and re install ES file explorer! It was that simple at the end.

Regarding dualrecovery, I installed again 2.8.3 and it aldo works...

I am 100%! Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] Brendo:
If you are having issues with recovery, you should be posting in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
People have more problems with rw access, not aware of recovery relation..
[Xperia Z3 General] 8schpi:
Thank you very much. That tip lead to success. I needed to install the DualRecovery twice, perhaps you need to install byeselinux fix first. But now i am able to access the recovery and es file explorer is able to mount r/w, too (after un/install).
[Xperia Z3 General] latamao:
Would it work with 401SO? ande support the NFC ? Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
I did it excluding the 2 TA files. Everything looks to be good though. What could this exclusion cause?

Tx.
[Xperia Z3 General] prasad02051989:
D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_DE

D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_BAL | Mirror

D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB

D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_US

from above.. which file you flashed mate?? and is it everything working fine.? i also have xperia z3 d6653..
[Xperia Z3 General] jamz2005:
Yeah. This worked. Thanx!!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] parental92:
can G-face make the .zip with fully functioning recovery? :D that would be awesome!
[Xperia Z3 General] Z0rb4s:
Titanium Backup not getting root privileges

Hi,

I have done all reguired steps to get this firmware installed on my phone (D6603). I used full wipe before every installation. Everything seems to be working as intended.

I have working recovery and I have root access to my phone. SuperSU is installed and granting permission as it should (also did this for Titanium Backup). If I check from the ES File Explorer, Root Explorer is on and /system is mounted as RW.

I'm still having problems with Titanium Backup. When I start TB it informs that it has not accuired root privileges.

I have searched this thread for solutions but haven't found any working ones yet. Does any one have any ideas what needs to be done to correct this?
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Go to SuperSU and remove Titanium Backup from apps or set setting to Grant.
[Xperia Z3 General] Guto ViP:
I will try this because I lose R/W mount after byeselinux patch...
[Xperia Z3 General] KiaTheKing:
Anybody was watching my tutorial? I didnt saw any critics ? they are welcome :3

[YOUTUBE]?v=DCol59PY04o[/YOUTUBE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCol59PY04o
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Me not, honestly I hate video tutorials. Step by step instructions are much faster and easier to follow. Sorry bro.
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Hi, any update with the updated NUT 2.8.7 included? Thx. :)

BTW - anyone knows if. 726 Stock also appears for Z3?
[Xperia Z3 General] xvit096:
Can you upload the pre rooted firmware with working dual recovery? I can do it,but unfortunately I don't have my pc right now. Nice tutorial btw.
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Wait for Threadstarter. Kia the King does not release it.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
New XZDualRecovery is published and working well. Only bug I found in TWRP itself, so I merged new XZDualRecovery with TWRP from version 2.8.5.0 and works perfectly.
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Sorry folks. Holidays here, so I'll be able to integrate the new recovery next week.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Be aware of current issue with TWRP in new recovery...
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Which Bug? :confused: Running TWRP 2.8.6.0 since two weeks without any Problems as FOTA Kernel. :D

You are the first one i ever heard about a general Bug in TWRP 2.8.6.0 on three Devices. Maybe only on your side? TWRP 2.8.6.0 fixes only all Lollipop 5.1 Bugs.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
OK misunderstanding. The bug only appears in TWRP as part of XZDualRecovery 2.8.7 on Lollipop 5.0.2 Locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Why the hell has anybody still a locked Bootloader? Makes absolutely no sense. Without Sony DRM even the Camera makes better Pics if you read some specific Reviews.
[Xperia Z3 General] lemonade747:
Where? Buy this Z3 because of that feature and great walkman.
[Xperia Z3 General] Guto ViP:
I agree, doesnt make sense unlock bootloader if we have option to use root and custom recovery with locked.
[Xperia Z3 General] xXYoshiXx:
So i have a problem with xposed. Flashing the ROM was no problem, newest recovery works, Solid explorer is able to mount system r/w, so far so good. I installed the second alpha of xposed installer and flashed the necessary file via recovery. The device boots up and Android shows its apps optimizing screen. This first boot works, when i reboot the device ( not doing anything in xposed) it gets into a bootloop. Going into recovery and clearing cache and dalvik cache allows for another working reboot, but I have to do this each time I reboot.

Does anyone with working xposed framework know where the problem is?
[Xperia Z3 General] guybrush2099:
simply Lollipop one is an alpha version :) so we have to wait next framework updates

somewhere there's a temporary fix to avoid xposed app bootloop (witohut wiping every boot every time), but many modules still don't work
[Xperia Z3 General] xXYoshiXx:
I know it's alpha and bugs are to be expected, but there are people with working frameworks on the z3,so there has to be a trick to get it running.
[Xperia Z3 General] lemonade747:
Didnt have any problems, im sure for this, flashed this rom 2 times and xposed worked well. Just flash patch fix for xposed, after booting, install xposed, then reboot (you must reboot manually, because install/update button is disable by itself). When phone is booted completely, install any modules u want like gravity box, check it in module list and reboot. With this way i have no problem or bootloop.Only problem i got is when turn on navigation bar size in Gravitybox, recent key became invisible, althought its function was working normally.
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Walkman even works great with unlocked Bootloader. Camera is better with unlocked Bootloader. In fact - locked Bootloader = no sense.
[Xperia Z3 General] xXYoshiXx:
Which patch fix are you talking about? I flashed the file from the official xposed lollipop thread, is there another file to flash?
[Xperia Z3 General] lemonade747:
You said "camera is better with unlocked bootloader", and i wonder where have u read that information? Could u give me that link?
[Xperia Z3 General] redlabour:
Try it oldschool and read Printmedia like german c't and serious and professional Reviews which tested both.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Because AOSP roms are far from being daily drivers.

What is the benefit of ul the bl if you stay with stock?

Staying locked makes full go back to stock for warranty repair easier and safer.

Inviato dal mio D6603 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] GenericBridge:
Screen Timeout bug

Today I discovered a huge bug, it made the phone unusable and I don't know what caused it.

So what happened was I turned on the screen unlocked the phone and then it timed out again after a second or two, and this kept on happening everytime I tried unlocking the screen. I tried clearing the cache/dalvik cache (didn't have this problem in recovery mode) and that didn't fix it. So I decided to go back to Android 4.4.4 and the problem was gone. I have a hunch that it could've been CF.Lumen or it could've been a bug in the rom.

Edit: Made my problem clearer.
[Xperia Z3 General] NoXion1:
Wow, listen guys I'm a new Z3 owner, and I've NEVER owned a Sony phone until this week (I came from a Samsung). I've rooted Samsung phones, flashed recovery, ROMs, etc. with no issues. After reading a bit about getting root on this phone, whether an unlocked bootloader ruins the camera or not, dual recovery issues, and the sheer number of responses in this thread alone, etc. etc.... I'm considering for the first time not even attempting to root the Z3. ?
[Xperia Z3 General] sid3091:
Trust me, it may seem daunting at first, but its actually fairly straightforward to root. Just dont unlock the bootloader unless you want to install something like CM12 etc. Rooting and installing stock based custom ROM's is very easy once you have the required files.
[Xperia Z3 General] Frazer Scott:
Some z3 devices have a bootloader that cannot be unlocked like mine :(
[Xperia Z3 General] Toxeia:
I unlocked my phone while driving home from the mail box. I didn't realize at the time that the DRM keys it referred to would be for the camera. Low light pictures sucked after that. A little bit of Googling brought me to this thread though where it turns out it's pretty easy to trick the phone into thinking your TA partition is still in tact and you have DRM.

After using that fix my camera works like it was intended. I've had no other issues since unlocking the bootloader. I know that it can seem a bit daunting (and I applaud you for doing the research before hand, unlike myself) but there are tools in this community to take care of any problems you may run into. And now that there are solutions to root without unlocking your bootloader, it has gotten even better.

Also, I'd recommend using the Flashtool to back up your device's TA partition and entire system. Note that only YOUR TA partition will work on your device. I've read that trying to implement anyone else's DRM keys will brick the device. I'd give you a link to help on this step, but I don't know of any good instructions on how to do this :(
[Xperia Z3 General] NoXion1:
Thanks for the suggestions and comments guys, they are much appreciated. I really wish there were guides laid out as stickies in the Z3 Devs section to help new users to root their Z3.

I've created a request thread for this very reason that I hope you'll consider visiting/commenting.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.ph...or Newbs - BACKUP/ROOT/RECOVERY/UPDATE GUIDES
[Xperia Z3 General] Forevis:
Does it work for the Z3 D6633 Dual? I want to have rooted Lollipop in my Z3 D6633.
[Xperia Z3 General] kibermaster:
Hi all!

Can anybody check and confirm that nut.xperia-files.com is working correctly? I'm trying to download zxrecovery but on all files it says 'file not found'. Tried from 3 different computers in different places.

Thanks!

=======

Problem resolved.
[Xperia Z3 General] kibermaster:
If you already have root+recovery = no problem.

Download lollipop for d6633 via xperifirm, it's now available, then use flashtool and build ftf, then download supersu flashable and zxrecovery 2.8.9 flashable, then use PRFCreator to make a pre-rooted firmware. After you got it, copy it to sdcard, make apps backup (titanium), reboot to recovery, make nandroid backup, flash pre-rooted firmware, wipe cache and dalvik, reboot normally and wait. That's all, you have lollipop. (I've just made the same and have working lollipop with all my apps.)
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Added in OP:

1. The latest Llp version with fully working recovery D6603_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_RU_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.8-signed

2. Updated Customized_US version with fully working recovery. Customized_DE version to follow. I'm uploading it.

Can someone test if all is working OK? Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] Raschen87:
Anyone else have a problem with video-playback? Youtube etc wont work. Can´t even record video with my camera.

When I restart my phone it works for a while, and then stops working again until I restart yet again..

Tested both DE and NCB version. Second time I did a clean install. No difference.
[Xperia Z3 General] S3R6PH:
Please an UnBranded Central European ROM 23.2.A.0.278 version for D6603!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] Richy99:
there isn't one available yet
[Xperia Z3 General] parental92:
we are on the same boat man, the sole reason i want to root is just to ditch this apps that i dont need . ill try so look into the forum on how to or maybe someone will be kind enough to link it to us :)

xperia z3 is a hell lot better than samsung, well my old s2 that is :)

oh to people that are mor capable than us, i wanted to ask a question :

1. after root, will uninstalling system app be a problem, i dont mean like google apps,but like background blur, and info eye.

2. if im already updated to lollipop , can i still root? (without downgrading to kitkat)

here is the thing i newly got my z3 for a couple of days , and im getting a replacement soon from amazon, so i think its save to experiment with my soon to be replaced phone. (i send it back beacuse there is a yellow tint on the nav bar when its on white background)
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Uninstalling system apps is not a problem and yes you need to downgrade to get root. There is no straight root to Lollipop at the moment.
[Xperia Z3 General] parental92:
thanks for the rather quick answer, hmmm can i do downgrade directly with flashtool and .tif (or whatever format that is ) files? i mean without unlocking the bootloader and messing anything up, im currently looking into backing up my TA partition, seen the thread somewhere. :laugh:
[Xperia Z3 General] Torpis:
Are these new pre-rooted XZDR 2.8.8 compatible with XZDR 2.8.10?

Thanks,

Torpis
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
You need to flash KitKat ftf in Flashtool, root, perhaps backup TA, install recovery. No need to unlock bootloader.
[Xperia Z3 General] parental92:
OK :)

i know its annoying of me to ask you this, but is there a guide just to flash the .ftf files unto my phone ? a step by step guide if i may say.

i already have an idea to root and do the rest of the job. :p
[Xperia Z3 General] Richy99:
if you re rooted and have full r/w to the system then you can use apps to remove bloat

no you cannot root lollipop you need to downgrade to kk first
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Your phone will be wiped so backup data first. Download ftf of you choice and place it into firmwares folder of your Flashtool installation folder or in you home directory. Switch off the phone. Open Flashtool select Flash and flashmode. Select proper firmware, select to wipe all and unelected any excludes. After Flashtool prepares files for flashing, press and hold Volume Down button and insert USB in pc port. After flashing close Flashtool unplug phone and power it on.
[Xperia Z3 General] kioshi:
Is Russian .726 the only pre-root firmware available or US as well?

For some reason I cant get it to repack with recovery and pre-root .727 US firmware. I know US firmware after removing bloatware gives you the most storage space vs Blactic, German, and others.
[Xperia Z3 General] XSYLUS:
Went through the steps and all it did was break recovery. I'm still stuck on KitKat even though the update "said" it had installed successfully . And now I can't get back into recovery to try it again. What can I do now???
[Xperia Z3 General] kioshi:
Try a few times. I remember the root steps say it didnt stick on first try. When i did it, my recovery wouldnt stick. I had to try 6-7 times for it to go into recovery. Try NUT recovery 2.8.8 as that is the one Im using currently because 2.8.9 didnt work for me.
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
All the firnwares in OP are pre-rooted.
[Xperia Z3 General] RISHI RAJ:
Hi Can you make one for D6653.The lp firmware is live
[Xperia Z3 General] tatsu91:
Same here!!!!

i have a ****ty connection will take almost 1 day to upload if i do it, my connecton is 3 for down and 1 for up
[Xperia Z3 General] solidd_swa:
D6603_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_US

anyone got D6603_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_US prerooted yet? i have an update notice and it makes me itch to make it go away.
[Xperia Z3 General] parental92:
hy, ive done the steps, and rooted my device, but there seems to be a problem witht he root, i am rooted but i cant use titanium backup to unistall preloaded apps :confused:

nope, still not wrking , sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt , i dont understand why :( , normally titanium backup always work flawlessly
[Xperia Z3 General] butman:
Any of the OT rom is Unbranded and with the "close all apps" option included?
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Probably incorrectly rooted therefore rw access doesn't work properly. Root Kk, pre-root LP with latest SU and latest flashable XZ. Only when you can confirm fully working rw access, start to remove system apps.
[Xperia Z3 General] RISHI RAJ:
If you can upload an ftf for D6653
[Xperia Z3 General] parental92:
ok ive got the root of the problem (pun intended). the culprit is ADB shell, it didn´t prompt me to grant ADB shell root access after the rooting process is done.

then it asked me to grant root access to it when i install the recovery. not its al working as it should:cowboy: thank you !
[Xperia Z3 General] padde0711:
Slightly OT: For my D6633 (Dual SIM) I've built a pre-rooted 'D6633_23.1.1.E.0.1_HK_SuperSU-v2.48_NUT-LockedDualRecovery-v2.8.1_flashable-signed.zip' with PRFCreator, and it works perfectly. If some D6633 user needs it, let me know via PM and I'll send the link.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arxelance:
Does anyone of you encounters FC on the Service Menu? It closes when I click on the Configuration. I use the nordic version.
[Xperia Z3 General] alejoar:
can you add the Customized ES pre rooted to the first post?
[Xperia Z3 General] alejoar:
For the spanish fellas out there, here's the Customized ES pre-rooted and dual recovery, ended up making it myself.

D6603_Customized_ES_23.1.A.0.726_R6C_prerooted_recovery.zip

Feel free to add it to the first post.
[Xperia Z3 General] -Zork-:
Is this version has "close all apps" botton?

Enviado desde mi D6653 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 General] alejoar:
No, the ROM itself is unmodified, only root and dual recovery added.

edit: also, don't flash that on your phone, IT'S FOR THE D6603 ONLY
[Xperia Z3 General] guybrush2099:
D6603_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_RU_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.8 works perfectly :) (root, R/W System, dual recovery)

- It's faster and smoother than Baltic .690

- It gets 'close all' button

I don't like notification when I turn on/off data traffic :mad:

It's always there, every ROM

I killed this in my older Xperia Z (Elixir 2)...but I can't do the same here..I can't find the z3 process to kill forever the notification
[Xperia Z3 General] G-FACE:
Thread and OP updated.

What's new:

1. Added Customized UK version: D6603_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_UK_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.1 0

2. Now the thread supports D6633 and D6653 models:

D6633_23.1.1.E.0.1_Customized_RU_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.10

D6653_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_IN_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.10
[Xperia Z3 General] SquallPT:
Cool, going to install that UK version :)