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[Xperia Z3v General] destinywlf:
yea I went back to stock. and yea I had to search and download a older version of flashtool, to accomplish that:) I downloaded the older firmware and will keep it incase I decide to do this rooting project again! Kingroot worked great on a nextbook tablet 7.85 I bought but not for this phone. find it odd you have to use a older version of flashtool.
[Xperia Z3v General] CBTurtle:
I'm having the same problem you were. What version of flashtool did you use? Where did you find it?
[Xperia Z3v General] destinywlf:
I was able to use the latest version! I didn't read the download page close enough. the full install is not the latest version. you have to download it, install it then download the patch and replace the old flash file that's in C:\Flashtool with the new downloaded x10flasher.jar after that I ran the flasher and put a check mark in the box that reads cell_nw_radio_off that's the one that was giving me the TA error.
[Xperia Z3v General] CBTurtle:
That worked, in that I was able to progress passed the TA error, but I still wasn't able to flash. In fact, now I can't even boot up my phone. I have this problem:

Unfortunately, checking every box listed under "Exclude" didn't do anything for me. And yes, the error message really is the incoherent "Error - Next to unit should be the size on 4 digits"

There's no chance of me getting out of this without losing my data, is there?
[Xperia Z3v General] destinywlf:
wow never got to a state of not being able to boot. the old version I used that worked the first time is at this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3WS5xjTt_0tQTZzQmNiZFc0R2M/view far as losing your data. you can try not wiping your data. usually I prefer to wipe them myself! but if you didn't backup stuff then might be worth it for you to try it with out a full wipe:) the 4 digit error I seen one time. no idea what it means. I'm rooted and bloat free now.
[Xperia Z3v General] CBTurtle:
After uninstalling, deleting, redownloading, and reattempting to flash numerous times (somehow managing to get different errors each time), I finally got my phone to boot into safe mode. I seem to be on the stock rom now. Before I go further, I have a couple questions.

Once I've extracted the root files on my PC, how do I connect my phone? Can I just plug in the USB cord with the phone already powered on, or do I have to connect it in flashmode?

When I go to Select debug app under Developer Options in settings, there are no applications available to select. Will test2app be there when I get to that point (Step 5, after the exploit stops)? If not, where do I find it?

Once I have root, how do I install XZDualRecovery? Do I have to use flashtool again?
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
so the test app comes with the root package when you go into settings also click wait for debugger if your phone already is recognized by flashtool there should be a prompt but just have the USB pluged in power it off Unplug hold volume down turn it on plug in=flashmode the click the flashbutton then do the root then xz recovery then your good you can plug it back into flashtool and it checks if your fully rooted- this is going the kitkat route and rooting then you can download the pre-rooted 509 firmware and be done. t/a partition error is normal. Edit more info in root guide xz recovery and the root are separate from flashtool you need to run those also
[Xperia Z3v General] CBTurtle:
Ok, cool.

I already flashed the stock rom using flashtool, but I'm not sure how to "do the root then xz recovery." I run those files on my computer, right? Is there anything special I have to do to connect my phone, or will simply plugging the USB cord into the phone and computer and running the exploit work?
[Xperia Z3v General] oc3rulz:
I am in the same boat here, trying to get it into Safe mode like you did. I got the same Error. I might try to reflash the most upto date firmware to restore

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You sir are a savior! I used your older version and it worked like a charm!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
so if your phone is screwed and I mean past bootloop even if you can hold power and volume down go into system recovery power off as long as you can do that you will be able to flash hell I've had my phone were it had a no software logo because failed in flashtool after 90% but it will be OK my phone works great now.
[Xperia Z3v General] oc3rulz:
It was a just a soft brick. I've had HTC, Samsung and gone through the soft brick situation before. All good, got it updated and rooted on Lollipop
[Xperia Z3v General] glasslung:
Same deal here and got it fixed the same way. Thanks a bunch! I nearly soiled myself thinking my phone died.
[Xperia Z3v General] glasslung:
I get stuck on the recovery after entering my code for encryption. Just says Trying Decryption with Your Password and never goes anywhere from there.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
What are you trying to do? There's never a time I ever saw that on my phone.
[Xperia Z3v General] glasslung:
Any time I boot into recovery I get it. It's the first thing that comes up when I enter the recovery. I'm trying to flash your lollipop rom.

I should mention that I encrypted the internal storage using the built in encryption in KitKat.
[Xperia Z3v General] Pdetwiler44:
Hey everyone! Sorry to be the annoying new guy here, but I'm really having trouble understanding how to properly set this up. I've never flashed or rooted any phone before, and it seems like this phone is the most difficult to get that information on. I have a few questions:

1. Do you need to have your phone rooted to flash the prerooted version to it? If not, what exactly do you need in terms of programs on your computer and software/firmware on your phone? At what points do I flash?

2. Some of the links on this page for the recovery tool point to z3 devices, not specifically z3v. Are the z3 versions acceptable?

3. Is anyone able to upload a video or screen shots of them going through the whole process? I hate to be a bother, but I'm really struggling to keep up with the directions... Nothing is clear at all to me, and I'm normally pretty quick to catch on to these things. I just don't understand what versions of things I need, when to perform steps, or how to perform them.

I really appreciate all the work that everyone has put into this and I'm really excited to get lollipop on my z3v! I just need more help than most and I'd rather not brick my device or spend countless hours trying to get this to work. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help point me in the right direction!
[Xperia Z3v General] BladeRunner:
1. Yes, you must be rooted and have a recovery installed to flash the pre-rooted

2.Yes, if the z3v D6708 is not an option then use the z3 options

3. no videos that I know of.
[Xperia Z3v General] pvcdroid:
This should be pulled until instructions are adequate.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Then suggest what could be done better. Just criticising isn't going to help anyone.
[Xperia Z3v General] Delebird:
The encryption is different between kitkat and lollipop. Downgrade to lollipop, decrypt and then upgrade.
[Xperia Z3v General] shakan09:
lol what?
[Xperia Z3v General] fixmewireless:
I tired update Z3v with Flashtool to latest version and phone got soft bricked. I downloaded ftr file from server and flashed with flashtool. flashing process went thru, but phone shows message "software update failed".

Only error message I had during flash is ERROR - Error parsing TA file. Skipping

I noticed that flashtool does not have fsc preinstalled for D6708 (z3v). Did that cause the problem?

Can anybody upload fsc for z3v?

thanks
[Xperia Z3v General] CBTurtle:
Could someone go into greater detail on step 9, installing XZDualRecovery? What's the difference between the . installer and the .flashable? Should I use Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.14-RELEASE.installer.zip, or the more recent Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip? Once I have root, I download the XZDualRecovery files straight to my phone and run it from there, right?
[Xperia Z3v General] glasslung:
Those instructions didn't help. How do you downgrade to lollipop, especially without a working recovery? How do you decrypt?

Anyway, I did a factory reset, then recovery started working because there's no encryption. With working recovery I flashed lollipop with no problems. Btw the PhilZ recovery is useless because it can't flash the lollipop rom from GigaSPX.
[Xperia Z3v General] jdh2015:
Try an earlier Flashtool

I am on my Linux partition right now but was getting "TA" and "Sin" errors with the newest flashtool on both Windows and Linux. After some investigation I found out that many are having issues with this phone (Z3V) on flashtool 0.9.18.6 and above. I found flashtool 0.9.18.4 somewhere on this forum I believe and the errors stopped. This may work for Windows users as well I have not tried it.
[Xperia Z3v General] arnetone:
More Roms..

I was able to flash the pre rooted lollipop. It is a big improvement on this dead phone by verizon. Is somebody working in lollipop 5.1?
[Xperia Z3v General] jortiz12885:
Hello, I am having an issue with my z3V. I had installed twrp rom tool and downloaded the pre-rooted zip file but after it shows successfully installed It wont boot pass the Verizon Logo. Has anyone experienced this? I have tried the flashtool and no success. I was getting the driver errors myself I will try to follow the instructions to disable driver signing instructions and downloading the older flashtool app and will report. But in the mean time has anyone experienced where it just wont boot pass the verizon logo? Thanks.
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
how long are you waiting it can hang there for 5 to 10 mins while your art cashe builds...then the android upgrading screen has to load...if that's not the case wipe data then try??
[Xperia Z3v General] jortiz12885:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6txqULSuwgHNmE1eDFMN3lPNTg

Error after using flashtool

I guess i need the 9.18.4 flashtool? Can anyone please provide a link? Thanks
[Xperia Z3v General] jortiz12885:
Found flashtool 9.18.1

Getting errors:

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Processing of elabel.sin finished.

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Writing TA unit : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 01, 01]

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - ERROR - Error parsing TA file. Skipping

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Flashing cust-reset.ta

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Custumization reset is now based on UI choice

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Flashing fota-reset.ta

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Writing TA unit : [00, 00, 09, 64, 00, 00, 00, 01, 00]

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - ERROR - Error parsing TA file. Skipping

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Ending flash session

19/021/2015 10:21:41 - INFO - Flashing finished.

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Actually it worked I had to wait about 7-10mins for it to boot pass the vzw logo!! THANKS!!!
[Xperia Z3v General] ecbertram:
I actually ran into this same exact problem. After I had it soft bricked as you stated, I opened back up flash tool and when to set up the flash, and inside the flashtool I checked every box under Wipe, Also check all boxes under Exclude, EXCEPT SYSTEM. Leave SYSTEM un checked! Check everything under MiscTA Exclude too. I Then ran Flash and let it do its thing until it prompt me to plug in device into flashmode. It the ran the flash successfully and rebooted my device. I then followed the rest of the steps from page one and was able to root the device with no problems. Hope this helps!
[Xperia Z3v General] DucSvn:
How to Install XZDualRecovery by zip file? using flashtool or what?? please help me:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Xperia Z3v General] darker_slayer:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

Have to follow instructions from that link. First time I used the windows bat file. Use the download linked from the OP of this thread
[Xperia Z3v General] zackdadams:
I cannot reboot into TWRP Recovery no matter what I try.

I have read every post I can find, and every suggestion, and nothing works.

I downgraded to 23.0.E.0.376.

I rooted the phone successfully.

I installed DualRecovery versions 2.8.15, 2.8.21, and 2.8.22.

When I attempted to start the phone, I see the green LED for a split second, and have tried vol up, vol down, but it just reboots normally.

If I hold down power and vol down, it boots to the Sony "System Recovery".

I have tried 'adb reboot recovery'. The phone just reboots normally.

Please help!
[Xperia Z3v General] fshowcars:
it's a little picky... but yeah, i have to hold VOLUME UP key after the SONY splashscreen for a good 10 - 20 seconds to get to recovery. did your .zip flash install NDR Utils in your apps?
[Xperia Z3v General] zackdadams:
Yes, it installed NDR Utils.

It says "Unable to read XZDR.prop"

"[NUT]'s XZDualRecovery is required for this feature."

If I hold vol down or vol up after splashscreen, it just reboots normally.
[Xperia Z3v General] zackdadams:
Alright. Figured out the issue.

Per this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53516927&postcount=33

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...=nextapp.sdfix

Installed SDFix, formatted my SD card, and created clockworkmod folder on my SD card.

Rebooted phone.

Now NDR Utils allows me to reboot into TWRP.

I attempted to flash the prerooted file through TWRP, but it caused an infinite Sony boot loop.

So I went ahead and just flashed the Lollipop ftf file through flashtool.
[Xperia Z3v General] fshowcars:
ahhh, i have the boot loop on reboot, you have to hit recovery and wipe dalvik and cache. lame but haven't had the time to work through it. Might check out the FTF file and see if same issues. Otherwise, working good. :)
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
I want to root, but I'm nervous to after what happened to my moto x... ?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
What happened?
[Xperia Z3v General] zackdadams:
Is there a way to root now that I'm on lollipop?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
With this method I posted, no. You must revert back to KitKat and you will have the proper assurance of installing the right tools for your phone.

Or you can opt for the dirtier method and use Kingroot, but how you install SuperSU with recovery and whatever possible effects of Kingroot is for use in your discretion.
[Xperia Z3v General] zackdadams:
I tried Kingroot after flashing the ftf.

Does not work. Just fyi.

So I guess my only option would be to downgrade the stock firmware again, and attempt the whole root process over again.

Or alternatively, I could downgrade to stock, and use Kingroot, Super SUme, uninstall Kingroot afterwards.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
Son got into partition menu, half deleted eclipse mod and it just continued to crash. Flashed cmb 11 and now it only shows the boot logo or fastboot... I screwed with it for so many hours yesterday that I can't look at it for a few more days. I bought a z3v off of eBay so I at least have a phone. Just want to flash the moto x back to stock and sell it.
[Xperia Z3v General] sookieball:
I honestly don't see why so many people had problems doing this :-/

I never downgraded from 4.4.4

Just used kingroot, used linked installer for recovery, and flashed prerooted lollipop :(

Sorry everyone has had so many issues.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
You can also flash lollipop from flashtool and use xperifirm to download the official unofficial firmware directly from Sony. You don't even need to root. Just make sure to uncheck EVERYTHING in the flash menu before setting out. I just reverted back to kitkat and I'm not going to attempt it again, the phone is too nice to be a brick for some minor updates.
[Xperia Z3v General] lilpantherpaw:
I used your ROM with Flashtool for my Z3v. My phone stops and now gives an error saying that the update failed and to reconnect to PC and try again. It doesn't boot to the home screen anymore.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
You are not supposed to use Flashtool to update into my prerooted Lollipop rom. You are supposed to use the custom recovery to flash it.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
Get xperifirm and download the stock firmware (4.4.4). Then reflash the ftf back onto your phone. If you're in update mode you're lucky. Use the path I stated just above your comment if you aren't rooted. But lollipop 5.0.3 isn't worth the hassle on the z3v, kitkat works just fine.
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
not really kitkat is a security risk at this point.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
And the only version of lollipop that can be used on the z3v has bugs and is a battery hog, from what I have read on 5.0.3. How is kitkat a security risk? I'm curious... I'm just getting used to Android still. It's a bit different than Windows os on computers =p

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I can't find any info on kitkat security risks, but I can find plenty on jelly bean and older...
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
stagefright exploit if your not patched you are vulnerable even if you turn off auto mms retrieval.-if you use the Internet and your not patched you are vulnerable. Now for Lollipop the ui is smoother then kitkat the phone works better on Lollipop 509 for z3v which is 5.0.2 but it's stagefright patched and you can get advanced calling going with my workaround. But there is a problem not with our firmware but lollipop it's self it's has some bad code and Google play service runs wild with your battery although the battery life is comparable to kitkat, and if you are running debloated versions. But I have went crazy deleting all things goggle and other things I don't need and my battery life is pretty amazing. Better then ever in the year of owning this phone so. not having Google play can be annoying but you don't need it. Or to update an app every week.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
So no way to patch kitkat for the stagefright exploit? I really don't understand why this phone isn't officially supported... It seems to only be the verizon version too. Kind of a bummer, but I'm still glad I got it. Thanks for the info!
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
no someone had made a patch for the z series-or most I tried on kitkat soft brick. Lollipop has different media files on 5 0.2 and 5.1.1 also have different media files I can't remember which version it was for anyway doesn't matter cause our 509 firmware is properly patched. Yeah Verizon sucks welcome to the z3v club.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
Meh, last time I tried to flash lollipop on flashtool unrooted, it got stuck in an update loop because there are no real tutorials for using it. Found out myself how to flash it back to kitkat with it by unchecking everything in the flash menu, and am kinda of apprehensive to try again. But this is pretty important to know...

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And thanks! I wish verizon wasn't a bunch of dicks, but I can't fault the phone or sont for their bad business practices...

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Stagefright 2.0... Boo
[Xperia Z3v General] rfresh:
I have the same issue with you, after flash the pre-rooted firmware, the phone just could not boot into system

it just stays on Verizon boot logo
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
Can you get back into update boot? If I tried doing lollipop again the same way I reflashed kitkat, I'm sure it would work. But like I said, I don't know if I'm going to bother. I looked up stagefright and everything I seen was that there are no confirmed cases of it ever being used... So I'll take my chance on that, because even the slightest chance of this phone ending up like my last one worries me enough...
[Xperia Z3v General] XPS-Lionel:
Im looking into finally rooting my phone after the foxfi app has run into a bear trap placed by vzw and I dont want to keep opening the USB flap for usb tether. When I got my phone, it came out of the box with the latest version of 4.4.4. Im guessing that I still need to revert back to the old version and root before I can install the pre-root 5.0.1. Is that correct?
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
no not if you use kingo root its on the playstore it will work Ive done it. then you need xzdual recovery and a prerooted zip the only thing you need a computer for is the recovery part.
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
It's just not worth it... Stagefright is the only reason to update(and there's no way around it as stagefright 2.0 makes every android device susceptible to it), and 5.0.3 uses more resources than 4.4.4...
[Xperia Z3v General] XPS-Lionel:
So I should avoid root too?
[Xperia Z3v General] Jreaper7:
I wouldn't worry about rooting, the phone works great as it is! Sony pretty much gave us full control over the phone without modding, you only really need root if your going to alter the system files... But these phone are still going for upwards of $400... Really want to take the chance of bricking it for options you will honestly rarely, if ever use?
[Xperia Z3v General] Bjornacornz:
YouTube Tutorial

To everyone having trouble, I'll be posting a YouTube tutorial. It's going to be very specific, and hopefully help you guys.

I went through the same trouble you guys had for a while, and it's actually very simple, but has a lot of work to go to it.

I'll try to make it as easy as possible.
[Xperia Z3v General] Bjornacornz:
Video Tutorial + Simple Written (With Root)

https://youtu.be/yLa2K7ki3ow -- Here is a video tutorial for you guys, it's uploading as of now, but should be ready soon!

Here I'm making a simple written tutorial for people who understand quite a bit.

Step 1: Make sure you disable Driver Signature if you're running on Windows 8-10:

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorial...abling-signed-driver-enforcement-on-windows-8

Step 2: Download correct Flashtool Version and install: https://userscloud.com/kb6tr3bcuecr

Install 3 drivers, from C:\Flashtool\drivers (Fastboot Mode, Flashmode, Xperia Z3 driver) - If all install successfully, you successfully disabled Driver Signature.

Step 3: If you do not have build # 23.0.E.0.376, download this firmware and place it in C:\Users\(YourUser)\.flashTool\firmwares

http://firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/file/262-z3-v (Otherwise Skip This Step)

Step 4: Download this, and place it in your SD card or Internal Phone Memory. You will need this in a later process (Do not Unzip) :

https://mega.nz/#!24swjQgQ!7o4tB05IEqNEC88UwE5cbESG_8hQFi7YVHZazz8h8iQ

Step 5: Download this, it will be used to root when you have Build # 23.0.E.0.376: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3296478&d=1430764497

Step 6: Download this to install DualRecovery: http://nut.xperia-files.com/?download=chjifteo2bp0riukmb95giern2&randomizer=_l3w6h2fa4

Step 7: If you do not have Build # 23.0.E.376, flash the firmware from step 3. Otherwise Skip

Step 8: Once done flashing, make sure you have Build # 23.0.E.376. If you do, it's time to root. Extract & Open the folder from step 5, and make sure you run "javainst" first, to install all the correct Java builds you need for this. Then run "exploit.bat" and follow the steps carefully.

It should have restarted your phone with a successful root, but if you get the "javaruntime =null error" , uninstall all traces of Java-Development kid, and try re-install them using "javainst" again, then try again.

Step 9: Now extract and open the folder from step 6, and run "install.bat", once again follow the steps very carefully. If successful, it should reboot your phone in safe mode.

In this mode, click "Install" which should be located on the top left of the screen. Then find the Flashable-prerooted folder that you placed on your SD card or Internal storage from Step 4.

It should Flash to Lollipop and also give root.

If all steps we're successful, congratulations ! :)

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[Xperia Z3v General] drksilenc:
Does anyone know where you can actually download the update to 5.0.2 because i cant find an ftf of it anywhere.