yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3v General] JediDru:
You can get it from the xperia firm application for pc. I couldn't find the leaked or official ftf for Verizon's z2 tablet. They are all available from them. To be clear though the z3v only has an internal leak of lollipop. You use flash tool to turn those files into an ftf.
[Xperia Z3v General] ebones5:
So, this is what happened the last times I flashed and what I did: Got a "Next unit should be the size on 4 digits", then the phone would say "failed software update, then I downgraded to 9.18.1 xperifirm. Then I flashed again and now i am getting the start up sound, which is then interrupted by a loud hi pitched buzz, the phone restarts and repeats the cycle. I cant tell what is causing it, the only thing that errors out is parsing a TA file, which last time I flashed didn't matter. HELP
[Xperia Z3v General] mrbriteside616:
exploit.bat works but does not root

Hey so like the title says, I can run exploit.bat fine and it goes through without any hitches, closes, restarts my phone, but then it isn't rooted (as in there is no supersu installed). Any ideas on what my problem could be? I uninstalled and reinstalled java just in case...
[Xperia Z3v General] shashikiran:
If i've already rooted mt sony z3v, can i follow this process??? And xzrecovery is not working for me.... Help me please. Thanks in advance

I ROOTED Z3V WITH KINGROOT.
[Xperia Z3v General] bobsright:
I've been curious about this also. Maybe that would be the way to remove Kingroot. Didn't want to try it til some else did it successfully.
[Xperia Z3v General] shashikiran:
success !!!! ..... Now runng lollipop 5.0.2.... Finally on z3v
[Xperia Z3v General] bobsright:
Great, but can you completely remove Kingroot. That's my goal.
[Xperia Z3v General] shashikiran:
Yes ofcourse after flashing lollipop, only supersu will be there....

Hit thanks
[Xperia Z3v General] scgelin:
Plz help. PRF creator works but cant see my file after it creates it
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Okay guys, I would like to apologize for the terrible mess I've started since I began my guide, and the original method was always a hit or miss. But as many of you have found the more quicker and efficient method, I decided to better cleanup the guide as I've been doing it through the many experimental runs I've gone through with my phone. Please check it out and thanks for all the support you guys have done here. Happy holidays!
[Xperia Z3v General] an.tckt.bvt:
Someone help me plz

My build number 23.0.E.1.44 (phone rooted, TWRP installed) need downgrade 23.0.E.0.376 or not ?
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
no your good.download prerooted zip then flash in twrp
[Xperia Z3v General] an.tckt.bvt:
Thank so much!
[Xperia Z3v General] an.tckt.bvt:
Road to Marshmallow

I'm on 23.1.D.0.485 its work properly :good:
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Will only happen if Sony ever supports this again or we get unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
well we need to delete 485 off this site redownload .509 its got an updated kernel the ui is better and its stagefright patched.
[Xperia Z3v General] an.tckt.bvt:
Now is 509. Thank you again!
[Xperia Z3v General] an.tckt.bvt:
Everthing is ok. But Nfclockscreenoff module on xposed not work (with xposed 3.0 alpha 4 + framework v74 sdk21)
[Xperia Z3v General] :
A very clean, easy job using the Kingroot method, sort of.

I ran Kingroot, XZ DualRecovery then...I did a factory reset not realizing TWRP is accessed via NDR Utils app. I spent a few trying to find it by using the buttons to go into recovery and ended up going one button push too deep down the factory reset path. Luckily all ended well. I then flashed the .509 build and the phone is working great, thank you.

One question, after the accidental reset/ROM flashing I was unable to find a trace of any Kingroot files. Could the reset have deleted all the files or am I simply not looking in the right places?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Thank you for the feedback, I will do a little more cleanup by the end of today to make it easier.

And the whole purpose after flashing the prerooted flashable zip is to have a clean original root. I still have some doubts, but not serious ones of Kingroot. It's replaced with SuperSU and the correct files anyway from the get go so you won't have to really worry about it. ;)
[Xperia Z3v General] Slickademo:
I'm rooted with king root on build 23.0.E.1.44 and I'm wondering if it's possible to install the dual recovery so I can flash lollipop? How?
[Xperia Z3v General] kurileo:
needs help

Hi, I do as you wrote in "The other method"

3. Download "Superuser" from the Play Store to have the binary to run root fully.

I choose to update my binary but failed, it doesn't work.

and

4. Install XXDualRecovery to install TWRP from here

but I find there's no rec suitable for z3v inside ( Only for Z3 or Z3c)

So,could you please tell me which rec is suitable for me to update to 5.0 (rom with pre-rooted).

Great thanks!
[Xperia Z3v General] BladeRunner:
downloaded the pre rooted .509 and put it on your internal storage. Download the dual recovery zip and unzip it. run the batch file to install recovery and when it reboots to twrp do a factory reset and flash the prerooted lollipop. You'll then be on the .509 lollipop firmware and rooted with supersu.

---------- Post added at 07:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:11 AM ----------

use the z3 dual recovery
[Xperia Z3v General] kurileo:
Thanks!I've got the rec from the pre-rooted zip, and flash it to my phone successfully!
[Xperia Z3v General] jbag:
Holy ****, I never thought this would happen and I've been sitting here enjoying my phone but sad I can't update. Coming from the gnex I'm stoked!

Is the lollipop you are loading the Sony version or is it an aosp version? Can I still load aosp with full functionality?

Screw you Verizon!
[Xperia Z3v General] JediDru:
I use a gnex as my Chromecast remote.

It is an internal Verizon test software that was never released.

It's very odd because Verizon's Z2 tablet did get this firmware released for it. Based on Sony's official. Closest to aosp is a theme and maybe the now launcher.
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
I just want to make sure you are clear on this you can not flash anything that is not Verizon as you will have a nice new paper weight.
[Xperia Z3v General] hexto:
I want to update to Lollipop without rooting. From what I understand, I need to downgrade to the stock firmware using the flashtool then install the Lollipop update using the flashtool again. Is that right? I'm downloading the flashtool and stock firmware now but the Lollipop update link is broken.

Am I right in what I said above and does anyone have another link to the Lollipop update?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
You could just use Flashtool, download Lollipop ftf through Xperifirm, and flash it without needing to downgrade or anything.
[Xperia Z3v General] hexto:
Thanks GigaSPX. Which Lollipop file do I download? The pre-rooted one? The link on the top post is broken
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
- The latest, which is .509.

- You're looking to upgrade to stock, unrooted Lollipop, right? So no point in that.

- I've verified my prerooted Lollipop to still be working. And if you mean the stock Lollipop, it's all on the Xperifirm database software. You just find this phone, d6708, then select the latest available Lollipop ftf for the phone and follow the steps.
[Xperia Z3v General] Xenosis:
Can't figure out how to use the flashtool. Do I need to use flashmode or fast boot mode? No firmware is populating in the flashmode menu. I placed the zip here: "C:\Users\[User]\.flashTool\firmwares\D6708_Verizon+US_1288-1477_23.0.E.0.376_R15B.zip".

Any help/advice appreciated.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Your easiest solution is following what I have updated the guide with. Kingroot it, install recovery, and then flash my prerooted Lollipop ROM for the quickest and most efficient way of rooting with Lollipop.
[Xperia Z3v General] AddictedToGlass:
Yes, this is tremendously more easy if you are a novice or are having difficulties due to Windows 8.

If you are doing it the other way (using Flashtool), Javascript needs to be removed from Windows and reinstalled fresh. If you are using a Windows 8+ PC, you have to go through some extra steps just to install the driver(s) needed to recognize the phone through the flash tool.

When you use Kingroot to root the phone, it's near impossible to remove all of it because it's embedded in the boot partition (I believe). But when you install Recovery and FLASH the ROM using TWRP (a function of Recovery), it completely replaces everything Kingroot left on the phone so there's no trace of it.

Read these last few pages and then follow the revised guide here.
[Xperia Z3v General] customcorvette:
ok i cant get this ish , nothing works.......... i need help

followed the exact steps , downloaded kingroot, ran it, download superuser

downloaded dualrecovery and installed batch and i get this

adb is not a recognizable command installation failed

i havet rooted my kitkat 4.4.4. i need help
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
What batch? You just go into TWRP recovery and flash the Lollipop zip.
[Xperia Z3v General] Bjornacornz:
Look at my YT tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4kI8ZdwcZ4 <-- should help anyone with problems.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
That's not going to help if he took the Kingroot route. Just linking to a video is not going to help anything if you don't break down the steps yourself.
[Xperia Z3v General] jbag:
Doing this in the next few days, do we lose any functionality with this new load?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Nope, it's all gains! Lollipop OS and Advanced Calling works, it's the way it was supposed to be (in 2015). Lol

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. ;)
[Xperia Z3v General] dsrhokie:
Okay Giga, I have a dumb question. Do I install the dual recovery from Step 4 of the shortcut from the phone itself, or via PC?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3v General] jbag:
Thanks!
[Xperia Z3v General] JediDru:
It is done through the pc.
[Xperia Z3v General] Idonutnose:
Help!

Please help. I am a complete novice and so I decided to go with the shortcut method to avoid bricking my phone. I rooted my phone using kingroot with no problems. I also installed superuser as suggested. I hit a snag in step 4 when I was trying to install xzdualrecovery. It would not work! I kept getting an installation failure. So I decided to uninstall superuser and installed supersu instead. Installation failed again. When I tried opening supersu, the update installation failed even after multiple reboots. The installation process seems like it should be a simple process. Any ideas to what is going on here? I am at a complete loss and would love to be update this frigging phone. Do you think I should just try the traditional method?
[Xperia Z3v General] MGSBigBoss:
Gigaspx would this work? http://www.blu-marshmallow.xyz/2015/11/sony-xperia-z3v-6796.html
[Xperia Z3v General] BladeRunner:
download the kingroot app, the prerooted .509 zip (if you want root and lollipop), and the xzdualrecovery. put the kingroot app and the prerootred zip on your internal sd card. Unzip the xz dual recovery. install and run kingroot. Once you have root with kingroot, plug your phone into your computer (make sure adb debugging is enabled) and run the batch file in the unzipped dual recovery. When the dual recovery reboots to twrp for the first install the prerooted zip, when you reboot you'll be rooted with supersu on lollipop .509
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Such a fake website...

Z3v doesn't even have fingerprint support. So that should tell you something.
[Xperia Z3v General] zackdadams:
Thanks!

Was finally able to root my Z3V, even though I was already on the leaked LP build.

Works great!
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
No problem!
[Xperia Z3v General] pvcdroid:
I'm not sure what happened but believe I have Android Pay working on my Z3v. I'm rooted with 5.02 and did a settings reset on the phone two days ago. Today I received a gmail from Google saying that Android Pay is now set up on my device (the standard in phone settings reset/not a factory reset). I need to test it but the denials I used to get are no longer happening on the phone in Android Pay. Has anyone set up Android Pay successfully on the rooted Z3v?

Edit: Never mind. The Android Pay app is rejecting me adding a new credit card due to root. Odd that I received a gmail saying that it is active. I can add a CC in Wallet so I don't get it. I thought Android Pay replaced Wallet.
[Xperia Z3v General] Xenosis:
Is there by any change an alternative download link anywhere? Getting very bad speeds on mega.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
I'd rather pay old methods since I've yet to really see too many uses yet for paying through phone. Another thing I'm curious about is the vast use of Samsung Pay. It works on non-smart pay devices, and I'm still fascinated by that. How it's proprietary to only the Galaxy S6/Note 5 and up, I don't understand. It would be really fun to see aport made.

How is your internet connection overall? The only other alternative is making a prerooted Lollipop ROM yourself by grabbing all the tools you need to make one. If you open my pop-up box, it includes what you need to do. Just saying though, may take longer of your time to put it all together.
[Xperia Z3v General] dsrhokie:
Giga,

I used the shortcut method and everything worked perfectly. Thanks so much for writing this up and answering questions.

Dave
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
No problem! I'm happy that the shortcut method offered you great convenience in where you wanted to be! Don't forget to hit thanks!
[Xperia Z3v General] Xenosis:
150/150. Steam downloads 18-20MBps. Was only getting about 400KBps average from mega.
[Xperia Z3v General] :
Hi!! Help me please!! I rooted my Z3v but when restarts to TWRP touch screen doesn't work, there is any other method to flash the prerooted stock build ?? :(:confused:
[Xperia Z3v General] gregbradley:
you should still be able to use volume buttons and camera and/or power button, try that
[Xperia Z3v General] Xenosis:
I had to retry the recovery flash 4 times alternating between method 1 and method 2.
[Xperia Z3v General] :
I can't use volume or camera buttons... (maybe touch screen is not working because I replace my broken screen with another one from eBay)

What I did was force to restart, then installed TRWP manager apk and use to select the zip to flash, then when restarts to TRWP recovery I still can't use touch screen but the file was installed in background.... then restarts and DONE!! :highfive:

Thanks for your suggestions!! :good:
[Xperia Z3v General] RED ZMAN:
Looking for a co-worker that wants to root his z3v, will this work on 5.1? He just got that update and is having issues. This would be his first time rooting.
[Xperia Z3v General] 1linuxfreak:
Without an .ftf they can't run the PRFCreator to see if root will work.

Try Kingroot see if it will.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Okay guys, I updated the guide for 5.1.1! Enjoy!
[Xperia Z3v General] NMEAGENT:
How do I get twrp set up? I went to the link in the OP but it doesnt have a recovery for z3v. Which one do I use?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
You just pick the regular Z3 zip and follow the instructions to installing it from your computer. Be sure to read the instructions carefully.
[Xperia Z3v General] NMEAGENT:
The latest recovery will work fine or will I need an older version?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
The Z3v is a flagship spec phone, so there's no need to grab the old. Just follow the guide and it will lead you right to where you want to be.
[Xperia Z3v General] darker_slayer:
Yep, for all the belly aching over slow updates there is still no phone I'd move to on Verizon.

Neat story, I am a recovering flash addict who moved from a gnex, to a g2, to this. Iphone 3g before gnex and the jail break community was fun and free back then, pushing the envelope. One thing that caught me off guard with the g2 was a few flashes in and the screen was damaged from overheating. Nothing major but some annoying black lines on the right side that where dead.

With everything since I monitor temps closely during any flash. I've put phones in the freezer to avoid issues.

Sony is so great, when it gets hot during flash I just run it under some cool water in the sink and the temp drops from mid 60s down to 55C.

There is no other phone I'd move to on Verizon. Maybe the s7 someday if it gets real root options, but Samsung is just barely making decent hardware and exynos isn't a direction I'm sure I want to approach. I hope Google doesn't continue to ignore things like waterproofing and wireless charging in future nexii since Sony and Samsung are clearly able to provide it
[Xperia Z3v General] NMEAGENT:
I ran the install.sh file and after going through, it said Installation failed but my phone rebooted into TWRP. should I be fine to proceed to upgrade from 4.4.4 to the lollipop build?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
As tempting the new Galaxy is, I like Sony's much higher megapixel count and PlayStation integrated ecosystem. Other than that, I'm still sticking it out with how well the Z3v will be, despite having a really crappy selfie camera for group shots. lol

Yes, just flash my new prerooted zip.
[Xperia Z3v General] Sockmeister:
You are the man of the hour, GigaSPX. I have 5.1.1 fully rooted on my phone thanks to your guide and flash. No problems whatsoever. TY!
[Xperia Z3v General] hall.timothy83:
Sorry to be so dense...

I have been going through your guide 10-12 times just to make sure I know what I am doing, somewhat new to process on the sony phone, numerous success with samsung, anyway. I get super confused about install the z3-lockeddualrecovery step. I have no idea what I need in order to run the file I downloaded, once again apologies for posting here about it but I feel I have looked around the net quite a bit and most searches point me back to your awesome guide.

Thanks for any help/guidance
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
I reupdated my guide for better clarity now so you can get through it. In any case, here is the link to the recommended custom recovery installer. http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...40vagg0tpcrnm1vlnt63je5&randomizer=_ehkq575vz

And I totally understand what you mean. I have my brother's HTC One M8 that I've been wanting to update to Marshmallow, but there's all that jazz about h.boot. It's a whole other learning process I'd have to find time to learn again because his phone has been on CleanROM 5.0.2 and it's been getting laggy and glitchy.
[Xperia Z3v General] hall.timothy83:
I did it :)

And I totally understand what you mean. I have my brother's HTC One M8 that I've been wanting to update to Marshmallow, but there's all that jazz about h.boot. It's a whole other learning process I'd have to find time to learn again because his phone has been on CleanROM 5.0.2 and it's been getting laggy and glitchy.[/QUOTE]

I was able to get through entire process, no data loss or anything, great work on making it easier for me to understand... just need that marshmallow update to drop (not holding breath)
[Xperia Z3v General] Sockmeister:
I feel that this thread needs to become a sticky of sorts. I'd be willing to write it up in more detail too if desired. This would help out a lot of newbies, like my former self, who are trying to root this phone. Great guide :good:
[Xperia Z3v General] TracerBullitt:
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I can't even get Kingroot to "do the thing" properly, on my device or via PC. It gets so far then says failed (actually, the PC claimed success, but my phone said "sike! unavailable" right after). But, reading this, it looks like the order is flipped from the OP? Should I unzip and install dual recovery before attempting Kingroot? That process is confusing me as well... (I swore I was a genius when I rooted my Samsung Epic and Xperia Z, but this "easier method" has me dropped down to "novice", lol)

EDIT: Three Hours Later...

After doing all sorts of driver and firewall stuff for the PC version to only fail harder, I gave the app another go and just kinda... worked. Flashed prerooted and its optimizing as we- I speak to myself. I forgot to put the battery mod and Xposed stuff on the phone so I'll try that later. I also noticed the time was different in recovery. Hopefully I can fix that before I nod off.

Thanks for the work, and for reading, guys.
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
OK dude prerooted what part of that don't you understand prerooted and 509 is old firmware go to the development section download the latest firmware it says latest in the title 5.1.1. then download Dr. Xdr it will let you install xz recovery like an app after reset phone hold vol down to enter recovery then click install and install the latest pre rooted firmware wipe data done.
[Xperia Z3v General] pasha526:
Hello

guys please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

is android 4.4.4

install (XZDualRecovery) when it is super user (KING USER) when the automatic restart get in (twrp) but the touch screen does not work, I can not click on any of the options!
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Whoever gifted me ad-free here on XDA, I really appreciate it! I never expected anything in return from just creating this guide, other than helping people achieve the best of what this phone can do. I'm really touched! :')
[Xperia Z3v General] immtu:
Will following things are working in this rom

1. Hotspot.

2. Root.

3. No issue with other operator. I m from india.
[Xperia Z3v General] XPS-Lionel:
Giga, did you get my pm?
[Xperia Z3v General] prinf:
Is it recommended to do factory reset before flashing this build? Currently I'm on the previous prerooted Android version from GigaSPX.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Sorry, I've not a clue on this since I never noticed before.

All of the following works.

Yeah, I would recommend wiping before instilling the 5.1.1 into your phone for a clean start over.
[Xperia Z3v General] raymerjacque:
Im having issues with dropped signal on this rom. Constantly when my phone wakes up i have to enabled and disable airplane mode to get signal again... Anyone else experiencing this ? anyone have a work around for it ?
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
That's really the phone in general. It happened to me a few times too, and just a quick switch into airplane mode does the simple trick. Sometimes it varies what's eating background data and what heavy data usage you were doing on your phone before it went to sleep. Also it could depend on your area since if you're traveling and your phone couldn't probably pick up the next area of signal available.
[Xperia Z3v General] Tigerhoods:
I am in a large city most the time but I have never had to toggle airplane mode on giga's pre-rooted 5.1.1 or 5.0.2 to get signal back have you deleted any of the telcom or teleservice overlays. If you havnt I have no idea maybe it does this in more rural areas. Is WiFi or Bluetooth on when this is happening just curious.
[Xperia Z3v General] raymerjacque:
my bluetooth is on. i use a smartwatch bracelet. You think its bluetooth ?
[Xperia Z3v General] NitinKharb:
Need Little help.

HI GigaSPx

I am totely new at this. I have Xperia Z3v using in India BSNL Carrier.

My Bootloader is not unlocked. I have Kitkat 4.4.4

I have some queries.

1. There are so many super user app which one to use.

2. In step no 4. XZDualRecovery is to be installed on PC or used to put in Internal Memory of my z3v.

3. And is there anything where we have to connect the phone to pc.

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z3v General] NitinKharb:
Hotspot

I have updated to 5.1.1 23.4.b.0.319 but mobile hotspot is still not working
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
Download and install the Xposed framework, and download and install "X Tether" from Xposed. It will let you do mobile hotspot.
[Xperia Z3v General] NitinKharb:
do i have to go through whole process again like kingroot n all . or just these two.
[Xperia Z3v General] GigaSPX:
If you followed exactly how my guide went, you should already be set with everything, including having root and access to TWRP recovery. Everything else goes as follows with Xposed.
[Xperia Z3v General] NitinKharb:
Thanks a lot ..done the flashing and work like a charm .

Could you suggest me some good module which i can try on.