yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 General] kjames2001:
Yeah, i didnt wipe data before install, you are right that should be the problem i guess. Will do a clean install later. Thank!
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
i tried to flash a few of these roms but i get always

cheking for md5 file...

skipping md5 check: no md5 file found

updating partition details...

... done

restart phone and still have old version on phone, can anyone guide me in the right direction ?
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
My first guess would be that files are incomplete or corrupted. What is the file size?
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
i tired

D6603_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_UK_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.15 and

D6603_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_DE_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.15

both are 1,37 GB big, im not sure if im doing it right but my phone has build nummber 23.1.a.0.690 and these are 23.1.A.1.28 i tought thats newer version and thats why tired to flash them. Did i do there something wrong ?
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
What is your current recovery version? Have you tried updating that first?
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
it is TWRP 2.8.6.0
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Well , you could try if updating your recovery solves it as last one is 2.8.15 I believe

Check here (I believe you already know that but just in case) http://nut.xperia-files.com/

Just flash it in existing recovery (.zip )
[Xperia Z3 General] Shikaiya:
Hi Guys, someone has the rooted FW Lollipop for the model D6633 with XZDualRecovery working ? Thak u so much!;)
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
I think i foudn the problem, i did flash one stock rom from this thread a few weeks ago with normal twrp, after i did flash it i coundt enter recovery anymore and cus i didnt know what dual recovery is at that point i tried to flash normal twrp on it agian which i did and that why i have twrp 2.8.6 .

Now after you gave me the link i tried with the installer and with flashing to get 2.8.15 but after i install or flash and come back into recovery its still 2.8.6.

i guess thats the problem but how do i remove 2.8.6 and get 2.8.15 on it
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
actually I believe I confused us both, sorry for that. If you flashed 2.8.15 without errors than I presume you ARE on latest xzdualrecovery version. It's just that TWRP in general under dual rec you flashed is 2.8.6

Just checked and realized, so, sorry for that.

As for flashing, are you doing it from sd card or directly from device. If on SD card, could you try flashing directly from device ? I had this problem once on S3 and also seen it mentioned here somewhere as a recommendation :good:
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
okay i got you :D:D

But yes i did flash it from the internal storge and i did remove the microsd before i had flashed it
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Back to square one eh :D

Files could still be corrupted, but less likely since you tried two. But, you know the procedure as you flashed before so I don't now what could be wrong.

How long does flashing take, usually if file is corrupted it takes maybe 10 seconds .

Also you did wipe cache and dalvik ?

And a shot in the darkest corner since I haven't tried any of those ROMs,press recents button, if you have clear all recents maybe someone just didn't edit build info. :eek: (this is more of a joke not a real suggestion :D)
[Xperia Z3 General] Metallijim:
Sorry to hear you're having problems, but I must say mine (Uk version) has been fine for me.

Hope you get it resolved. :good:
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Which one? Generic, Germany or so? Which version?

I can make one, but can't test it. I have only D6603.
[Xperia Z3 General] Futura2000:
Try flashing with cwm/philz recovery as twrp can have probs with large files
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
yes i did wipe dalvik and cache and yes it takes only a few seconds and says no md5 found

When i try to enter cwm or philz with the help of NDR Utils it it still boot into twrp, do i have to flash these recoverys seperate?
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
OK, could still be corrupt download. Let me get to PC in hour or two I hope and I will give you a link to rom I flashed before, and will also provide md5 since I know that file is OK. That way you will be able to check with md5 checker if download is fine and at least have one less option.

EDIT : ok, this is MD5 checksum 7C8AE8524B30B3B88B6AFD167304DFF0

for the file https://mega.co.nz/#!gd9S3DBC!ig87drMvShK0ycc3ndBbTtrWndzXT_y75A9yoBIzd-Y

I no longer have file that I'm sure it works but at least you can check if codes match for this one.

you can check it with MD5 checker, just google any..

And a recommendation for all uploaders (although I'm not a first to ask) . Maybe it should be good to paste MD5 with each upload, that would be better for people to check before flashing and also potentially reduce amount of questions :) Just a suggestion though , don't get it wrong.

EDIT 2 : in case I misstyped it, pic with MD5 attached
[Xperia Z3 General] Shikaiya:
Oh I'm Italian so I prefer a Generic FW...thank u so much!
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
no its still the same ****, says skipping check and then no md5

i checked my own files with md5 checker too and they all had md5 and downloaded yours copied it with cabel and tired it didnt work then i copied it over airdroid same result and i downloaded it directly with mega on the phone same result

so i guess its not coruppted :D

i have no idea what else i could do, i think if no one has a awesome idea ill just let it for some time like this
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Out of curiosity , is your system mounted r/w ?

Also in TWRP is it mounted or not ?
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
to be honest i dont know, but i did flash before had this one flashed maybe it did override taht options,

can you tell me how to check if my system is mounted r/w and if not if i can do it.

In twrp when i click on Mount cache data and external sdcard are marked with x, system and usb otg storage are empty.

if thats the problem im sorry i made such a big deal of it, should i press the x on system too ?

Edit:

just checked the System option in twrp mount too and tried again same,

maybe that system r/w. can you ecplain me how to check and do it
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
1. check in es file explorer or some other root explorer - you can see it in first post of this thread

2. honestly, I don't know if that's the issue, but you can try mounting it. I remember it was usually mounted when I did my flashing on Nexus
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
That's how it looks
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
In ES File explorer, tick menu, then below activate root explorer, then "click" on root explorer->Mount R/W and there tick system as R/W
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
i did so and tried to flash again and again same thing, i got pissed and tried to flash [D6603][5.0.2] 23.1.A.1.28 ROM Update 2.0 [Moonbreakers Edition] but even there same thing
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
I'd be pissed as hell too.. I have only one more idea. What if there is some kind of issue with twrp 2.8.6 ? Maybe downgrading to last known working dual recovery like 2.8.10 could solve the problem. Also, I haven't checked so it would be a good idea to check in recovery respective thread. I'm waiting for moonbreakers 2.1 ,and will try a clean flash when it's posted, if I run into same problem will try to solve at my side too.
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
i try that and in the moonbreakers thread i saw someone had same problem and i asked for help there too
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Can you post the settings of TWRP please?

Next test you can do. Flash the last firmware, which was successful on flashing.
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
Settings only one option marked

[ ] zip file signature verification

[ ] use rm -rf istead of formating

[ ] skip md5 generation during backup

[ ]enable md5 verification of backup

[x] use 24 hour clock

[ ] simulate actoins for theme testing

Mount

[ ] System

[x] cache

[x] Data

[x] external sd card

[ ] usb otg storage

and the latest flash that i did and that im curently using is D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_DE_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.8 from this thread
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Looks good.

Can you flash it again? So we can see, that's this firmware can be flashed or failed too.

But make backup before of your data.

Have you made an update of twrp (xdr things)?
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
i just flashed the same rom im already using and it didnt work, takes a few seconds and says no md5 found

im not very good woth this stuff so i try to explain what i did

i had any rom flashed on phone and any twrp,

then i came to this thread and flashed the rom im curently using succesfully,

but i couldnt enter recovery anymore.

because i coudnt enter recovery and i didnt now what dualrecovery is i flashed normal solo twrp like shown in this 4 min video step by step

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKmLWeCdkyM

then my recovery was working again and i came back to this thread and tried to flash some roms but get md5 not found

could it be that i did wrong by flashing that twrp from the video

Edit: i dont know what a Kernel is but could it be the problem ?
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
It can be a problem.

You can install xz dualrecover and then try again. Then its didn't work, then flash the stock kernel and try again.

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One thing I forgot.

Can you mount the system partition in TWRP and see the files in the system partition in the file manager of twrp?
[Xperia Z3 General] Ertishop:
1. i tried to isntall ualrecovery a few times with isntaller and trying to flash as zip but still only twrp there

can you give me a link of a stock kernel

2.before i mount system in options i cant see files in filemanager but after i did put X on system and did go system folder with filemanager i could see the files
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Device: Xperia Z3 dual (D6633)

CDA: 1290-6761

Market: Central Europe 1

Operator: Customized CE1

Network: GLOBAL-LTE

Release: 23.1.1.E.0.1 / R1C

SuperSU: SuperSU v2.46

Recovery: Dual Recovery v2.8.15

Size: 1,4 GB

MD5-Hash: 545b5c0a1063f7e3d3743f4a48f5d887

Firmware Download: D6633_23.1.1.E.0.1_Generic_CE1_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.15.zip

Hash-File: D6633_23.1.1.E.0.1_Generic_CE1_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.15.txt

MD5-Hasher: winMd5Sum.exe

[MENTION=2731409]G-FACE[/MENTION]

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I must look myself of a stock kernel.

Where you put the firmware update file?
[Xperia Z3 General] Shikaiya:
Thank u so much!!! :fingers-crossed::o Could I flash it with TWRP?
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Yes and prerooted.
[Xperia Z3 General] Shikaiya:
[MENTION=5496921]DJ BlackEagle[/MENTION] Just a question: What is the difference betwen D6633_23.1.1.E.0.1_Customized_RU_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.10-signed and ur firmware? Thank u...
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
The base is the same. On the Russia firmware are preinstalled Russia apps. And I think some optimising on their mobile network.
[Xperia Z3 General] Shikaiya:
Great , then I will install finally your firmware . I was trying the Russian FW , but nowI just get into recovery , do the three wipes ( Date , cache and Dalvik ) and install your FW:fingers-crossed:. Thanks a lot. You are a genius!

Edit: [MENTION=5496921]DJ BlackEagle[/MENTION] the procedure is right ?
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Yes.

Wipe data is not needed. But I recommend it.

Edit: Don't forget to make backup of your data.
[Xperia Z3 General] Shikaiya:
Yes boss...thank u so much :o

Edit: [MENTION=5496921]DJ BlackEagle[/MENTION] UR FW WORKS VERY WELL!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] RobbyRobbb:
I can't connect to my Windows 10 PC with the MTP USB setting after installing the Nordic version of these. :(
[Xperia Z3 General] :No-Frost::
May I know what's the difference between these 3 and if the spanish language is included?

D6653_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_AU_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.14 thanx to [MENTION=6268920]Space_pilot[/MENTION]

D6653_23.1.A.0.726_Customized_IN_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.1 0

D6653_23.1.A.0.726_Customized SG_SuperSU_XZDR thanx to [MENTION=5174634]ljhsquall[/MENTION]

I'm brand new with Sony devices and I have already rooted my device and now I want to bring ot to Lollipop. Hope you guys can help me.

Thanks in advance :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Space_pilot:
.28 is the latest and you can choose language and input method after flashing.

They r universal and differences r minor like default language, operators bloatware, 4g instead of LTE etc.
[Xperia Z3 General] :No-Frost::
Thanks mate... Just one more thing, do you know if these are branded? I mean, if they have some carrier image or something like that?

I would like to leave my device as stock as possible without any carrier image :)

Thanks again for your help :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Space_pilot:
Those 3 r just customised for Country (AUstria) no carrier images should be there, btw im usind always branded by o2 and do not have any images either, just Operator related bloatware like O2 app shop etc, which i just remove after flashing to new versions.

P.S. Grab PRF creator get your fw with Xperifirm and just create your own prerooted fw, its realy easy as all described step b step in related threads.

Wbr.
[Xperia Z3 General] :No-Frost::
Wow, did not know that was possible... I will give it a look :D

Thanks again mate :D:good:

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Gotta hate my life... 1.4 GB downloaded and suddenly "unexpected error"... Dammit!!!! Starting the download from 0 :(
[Xperia Z3 General] funky0308:
Hi guys...

Could someone point me to. 28 flashable firmware for Z3?

What I need is prerooted and deodexed fw with supersu and recovery...

Tnx ;)

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[Xperia Z3 General] samoelfilho:
Which of these versions. 28 is better?

UK, DE, GEL or US?
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
please guys, a link for rooted stock european firmware for Z3 D6603 with FULLY WORKING DUAL RECOVERY AND SYSTEM -R-W? Thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] mickyw1980:
Define 'better'?
[Xperia Z3 General] cha_kumar:
D6653_23.1.A.1.28 India ROM Pls
[Xperia Z3 General] utsav911:
I just want to make sure that what I am about to do is right.

I am on locked bootloader and going to root with kitkat FW. I have downloaded pre-rooted .28 US lollipop Rom from the link this thread.

I saw that the zip has DRM restore file.

So, my question is, Is it safe for me to flash this zip?

Since I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet, will those files mess up the original files on my z3?
[Xperia Z3 General] fabulous69:
this is not a proper way to ask for something. :eek:

i would tell you, find a tutorial, and extract it by yourself.
[Xperia Z3 General] funky0308:
Anyone know is there already prepared flashable rom?

Tnx

If you don't have anything constructive to say- then don't.

Maybe he/she could ask more politely but OK..

Your "answer" could only start argues...nothing more..

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[Xperia Z3 General] nedooo:
You can make it for your self, it is really easy...use flashtool to download Sony stock firmware and use prfcreator to make flashable zip with recovery and supersu...
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
I ll try... But rw system is enabled by default when You use Prf?
[Xperia Z3 General] nedooo:
Since I use app called system app manager to integrate updates in system and to debloat I can say it is :)

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Since I use app called system app manager to integrate updates in system and to debloat I can say it is :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
So it s not enough with Prf making zip with supersu and recovery...
[Xperia Z3 General] nedooo:
Enough? What? I don't get you?
[Xperia Z3 General] funky0308:
I know why I asked someone if there's already built package...

Can't do it right now..

As XDA was always a place where you could find cool guys, can't see where's a problem...

I worked "for community" back in the days many things and projects ... I really believe I could ask for a thing or two if I need them now...

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[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
If you can't do it right now, I'll make you one. Just let me know which base do you want [emoji2] and give my PC some time of course.
[Xperia Z3 General] nedooo:
Also there are several in the OP...
[Xperia Z3 General] peterf9:
Julian,

I want to create a brazilian firmware and I`m not sure how do you did to install de DRM restoration stuff in the PRFCreator tool. Please help

thanks in advance

Peter
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Your bootloader is locked? If yes, you don't need DRM restore.
[Xperia Z3 General] peterf9:
Unlocked my friend. Thanks
[Xperia Z3 General] julianbl:
to add the DRM restoration, just add the zip to the '"Extra ZIP" PRFCreator.

I think that DRM Restoration works. But the differences are really tiny.

Julián
[Xperia Z3 General] peterf9:
thanks for the information.

since you release your ROM I'm using it (It`s great). Now beacause Sony have ROM specific for my carrier I want to change. Just one more question: wich boxes at the right of the PRFCreater you checked when you create your ROM?

best regards

Peer
[Xperia Z3 General] munsabin:
[MENTION=2731409]G-FACE[/MENTION], is the problem w/ the dualrecovery not working that you mentioned just after OP instructions on how to update to lollipop fixed by [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] now? Based on the reading I did, answer is no, but wanted to make sure.

Any way of getting another recovery working even if it's Phiz / CWM by itself?

Also, that long list of flashable zips w/ pre-rooted firmware, for Generic version of DS6603. I don't quite understand why there are so many versions, and you say it doesn't matter which one you pick. They seem to be based on countries, so it would technically matter which you download no? I'm in Canada, running on Rogers for my provider. Specific recommendations?

Cheers
[Xperia Z3 General] utsav911:
Can anyone answer this?
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Dualrecovery it's working normally. It's fixed already.

It's nearly didn't matter which one you choose. Because all work in every country. But every country or branded version, can have some optimising for the mobile network. So I prefer to chose minimum your country firmware.

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You don't need to flash DRM restore, so long you are on locked bootloader.

I hope you have made a backup of your DRM keys.

On all phones, the system partition would be fully deleted on firmware upgrade/update.
[Xperia Z3 General] mickyw1980:
My home PC has broke and I am wondering if anyone would be kind enough to make me a pre rooted ROM with dual recovery from latest UK EE (t-mobile) base.
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Do you specifically need T-mobile one, cause you have one UK done in this post (thank the original poster )

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60740217&postcount=753
[Xperia Z3 General] mickyw1980:
Thanks for the link but I'm already running that customised UK one. I had the EE specific ROM before and found it to have better signal reception plus a few carrier specific settings, maybe just a placebo about the signal but found it runs better on my phone. I had it but as I said my PC broke and never had a backup of it ?
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Ok, I won't be able to do it till tomorrow morning, if I forget (quite possible), feel free to remind me via PM. Will at least start download now ;)
[Xperia Z3 General] mickyw1980:
Hey it will be much appreciated my friend. No rush though, just whenever you have time, many thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Ok,managed to do it today. No time to add a description etc. now, gotta run, already late :)

It's latest UK T-MObile , xz dual 2.1.15 , supersu 2.46

https://mega.co.nz/#!NINRAIzI!_HrKkAsRjyrsOhMi0QCJGaGBRi78Uh5FKsNfACNWHOE

Usual disclaimer,at your own risk,nandroid backup before etc.

No errors reported during creation with Prf.

MD5 so you can check download

839DDF04B26631896A7B077467CF68F5
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
I'll repeat... I make my rom with prf adding supersu and recovery zips to ftf file... I need -rw system and xposed working... so is it enough cooking the rom with prf or i need another tool... thank you
[Xperia Z3 General] mickyw1980:
Thank you very much indeed, you are a credit to this community. Although I'll have to wait until I finish night shift at work before I can download it. Many thanks once again mate ?
[Xperia Z3 General] schetz:
Thank you for your kind words. But I'll be happy once you report that everything is fine hopefully. [emoji2]

It was done "by the book" and without errors, so should be fine [emoji6]
[Xperia Z3 General] Nepturion:
On the 5.0.2 I loose Root often, need to relauch/redo my action after failure to aquire root access.

---------- Post added at 01:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:45 AM ----------

Dude... You can update them from Google play. That's just stupid. I'm uploading the beta on the Aptoide.
[Xperia Z3 General] bsrodrigues:
Happens to me too.

Everytime I flash something through recovery, a message appears saying that root may have been lost and if I would like to repair it.

I always choose yes and when the phone boots back up it is normal.
[Xperia Z3 General] mickyw1980:
All is running very well, once again thank you very much ?
[Xperia Z3 General] Nepturion:
Got the message only from apps that can't get full access.

Have had no problems in recovery.

I get this message from Lucky Patcher (picture below).

SuperSU is updated to the latest, but when I try to update Busybox my phone lost root access.

Can't say that this "guide" works flawlessly from my perspective.
[Xperia Z3 General] smiechuj:
Does anyone have any link to D6603 23.1.A.1.28 unbranded central Europe prerooted Rom? Thanks in advance ☺
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
If you can wait. I can make one.
[Xperia Z3 General] smiechuj:
If it is not a big deal☺. I have far less time these to have fun with flashing roms etc. Probably would've done it myself, just need to search for some instructions. Anyway, I would be very grateful friend. Cheers.
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
Device: Xperia Z3 (D6603)

CDA: 1288-7914

Market: Central Europe 1

Operator: Customized CE1

Network: GLOBAL-LTE

Release: 23.1.A.1.28 / R2C

SuperSU: SuperSU v2.46

Recovery: Dual Recovery v2.8.15

Size: 1,4 GB

MD5-Hash: 075b1e6bcfa05f675bdc7b6c90ceeab7

Firmware Download: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8PTUayQBC-JQlBkWUlIZ3dpTjA

Hash-File: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8PTUayQBC-JX2FWN0hhVUg1bG8

MD5-Hasher: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8PTUayQBC-JVG9Qd0d5alg3Nkk

[MENTION=2731409]G-FACE[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
THANK YOU FRIEND! Is it fully rooted and system -r-w working? Xposed ready? Thank you
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
It's rooted and root working normally.

/system r/w is right now only working under recovery. But I want look on it next days, to fix it.

Xposed is working, but not preinstalled.
[Xperia Z3 General] Masami1975:
again thanks so apk like titanium or root explorer not fully working...:(
[Xperia Z3 General] SleemLDJ:
About to get the z3 please but I need an important question answered.

When I used the Xperia z1, the memory management was very poor. Apps kept getting closed in background, launcher kept closing and loading after leaving apps. Basically the ram was mismanaged.

I'm sure more than half here use the z3 already. How's the memory management especially on lollipop.? Do apps close very frequently?
[Xperia Z3 General] :No-Frost::
I'm pretty new with the Z3 but so far, I haven't noticed anything strange or apps closing.

In fact, I close the apps from time to time, but haven't noticed any strange behavior so far.
[Xperia Z3 General] Javier Mema:
Hi everyone here, today appears announcement in my D6603 that the new system update is available.

Someone have the pre roted US versión?? :D
[Xperia Z3 General] DJ BlackEagle:
I'm starting to do the new firmwares tomorrow.