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[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] w0uter:
Wich guide should i Follow to get recovery and root back on build 3027?

Also posted a comment on the dedicated thread.

I thought cause of i found that link in this thread i could also ask it here but if you don't like refer to here
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
You can try here.

You're welcome!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] w0uter:
Your help is very apreciated!!

My bootloader is already Unlocked so I can't update to the next version of sony's concept... I'm not following this part
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
You didn't read well the guide:

You should first relock the bootloader before proceding with the steps you have quoted.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] w0uter:
Sorry, my reading isn't that good!

How do i need to relock the bootloader? I found this but it's not that clear for me. Mayby if you could explain.

As i understand of it. When flashing a stock firmware with flashtool relocks the bootloader? Am I right?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
C'mon, try to search better in the z3c section of xda, everything is there, we can't repeat the same things over and over and take space in this thread.

Sorry, but I can't help you anymore here, would be disrespectful for the other users.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fusk:
If 3027 has been released, how come we're using 2178 in this thread ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] w0uter:
I'm looking all day for it... searching google, xda but nothing, mayby i missed. Sorry for that and sorry for asking.

Just want the answer; if I flash a ftf stock firmware will my bootloader be locked again. Don't wan't to make the bummer and brick my phone u know

Can't find a proper guide for locking the bootloader

And really thanks for the help really appreciate it!

-----------------edit---------------------------------------------

I found it here and here is the solution...

By restoring TA backup on stock firmware with root wil relock the bootloader

Here is a confirm for other people
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] danieltang34:
Anyone lost the marshmallow wallpaper after updating to 3027?

I prefer the marshmallow one but its replaced with the old one after the update
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
Here we don't have the build 3027, the developing of the concept software of this thread ends (atm) at the 2178.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] xcelsiussx:
up
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
I have XZDualRecovery.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] varxx:
dm-verity conflict for incremental system update

So, I bit the bullet and installed this concept beta (2178) on my shiny new Xperia Z3 Compact. All went well.

Then, this morning, I got this message: "New system update available. Current software version: 2178. Available software version: 2186"

But, when I press "install", I get this message: "Incremental system update cannot be installed when dm-verity is disabled."

I searched the forums and also Google and its parallel universes, but I haven't found anything conclusive.

Any ideas? Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] istux:
You cannot update via OTA with an unlocked bootloader.

If you relock, then the dm-verity turns on again.

The problem is that you can't relock this rom as the kernel has been modified for root and recovery.

:)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] varxx:
Thank you for that very clear explanation. I suppose I'll just dispense with OTA updates for the time being and grab full ROM updates when they become available.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] PrizeFightLover:
I actually did the same thing and therefore am also searching for a flashable camera zip. It is possible to use a different camera from the Play Store by the way. I use the Google Camera myself and it performs decent I suppose.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] xcelsiussx:
So why i get this error. E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/Contept_Edition.MDB0M.Z1.2157-somc.zip'

Im now on lillipop 5.1.1 whit UL BL. I have this every time i need to flash roms based on marshmallow. :crying:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
Maybe you could try to start from scratch (this is the procedure that I had followed):

1) Flash official firmware KitKat D5803_23.0.A.2.98 with flashtool

2) Root with giefroot

3) Backup TA

4) Unlock the bootloader

5) Install xzdualrecovery

6) Flash Concept Rom
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] blk_jack:
Hopefully this'll help somebody else as it tripped me up briefly.

If you're coming from this ROM and you want to update to the latest concept (say 3027) and you're following these instructions by [MENTION=4688377]russel5[/MENTION] -- and you get an error when flashing recovery like this:

writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: partition table doesn't exist)

You'll need to flash the 2157 concept FTF as he has instructed here and then follow the above instructions for 3027 again.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] broduderson:
I tried doing this about a week ago and on boot my Z3C kept saying that the system was corrupted. I re-downloaded and checked md5's, etc. Everything always checked out. Have you seen this issue as well?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] istux:
If you don't flash supersu soon after loading the recovery, then you'll get that message.

I've just written a tutorial for updating Concept Marshmallow here: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/unlocked-update-conceptmm-root-recovery-t3291722

See if it can help ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fusk:
I don't do the wipe for updates, i just flash updated zip followed by additional installs (xposed, drm v3 etc.) Works fine for me.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] istux:
That's fine if you have got the update zip already made by someone else.

My tutorial is for updating alone anytime an update is out ;)

You don't need any zip. It's a total different method.

Anyway a full wipe is mandatory the first time, only if you need a working drm restoration. If it already works, you can avoid to wipe data.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fusk:
I see.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] xcelsiussx:
This is the exactly steps i doing. But the TWRP continue saying E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/Contept_Edition.MDB0M.Z1.2157-somc.zip'

I tryed another roms based on marshmallow but error is equal.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fusk:
How difficult is it to make the zip's? I am just wondering how come we, in this thread are so far behind.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fusk:
Think it's safe to say this thread is dead.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] iwek1:
i think its not dead. they are just quiet because people are working hard to give us Marshmallow ASAP.

usualy when they are quiet release is comming so be patient!

HTC rolled their MM few days ago for europe so i think Sony is close too..

Have a nice day!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fusk:
Well, we're still using 2157 is this thread and it's been 10 days since i asked how difficult it was to create the zips. So either it's super incredible hard to make them, or the thread is dead.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] meinnameisthase:
I don't know how to make the zip, however, if you want to update to 3027, there's a zip file for download here: https://mega.nz/#F!dctmhRAC!oh3Q0EsqMewCxCKoAdkZNQ

Open the link on your PC to download if you don't wanna use the Mega app!

Unzip the file, and you'll find another zip inside. Flash this over 2157/2178, and flash the newest SuperSU afterwards: https://download.chainfire.eu/897/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip

Hope this helps.

And we're on 2178 here by the way...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] smorgar:
Has anyone had any luck on getting viper4android to work on 3027 with systemless root?

[Edit]

Got it running with: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/viper4android-t2952137

[/Edit]
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
If you look inside jenkins-84's profile on androidfilehost you'll be able to locate Concept_Edition-MDB08M.Z1.2178-somc.zip
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] levone1:
Can anyone upload /system folder for me? Dodexed would be nice...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] wars045:
where is root? supersu ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] kingsfall1233:
Hi I'm on 2157. Is there any way to update to 2178 without a clean flash? Thank you
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] adz63:
Look at post 628. Dirty flash works good
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] kingsfall1233:
is it me or does this rom remove twrp recovery?

On flashtool, the root access seems to get denied even though i grant it on my phone. additionally when i try to get my phone into fastboot via adb, it goes into adb but then reboots into sytem everytime
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Nope, recovery is still there.

If you have UL try to flash it manually with fastboot.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] lxperial:
Concept_6.0 v.2157

ConceptMM + root + recovery + restore DRM functions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNhJfebIhno
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] AnGrY sCoTsMaN:
Why the video??
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] drorcun:
what do you want to tell us with this video?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] lxperial:
xposed version in 2157 and had no root
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] helpflash:
when coming from CM12.1 nightlies - do I need to restore DRM-Keys first? Will I suffer bad camera, when I do not do so? Thanks 4 your help!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mrrflagg:
No need to restore DRM as you need an unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Miyaku:
Having trouble on update to 2178 :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mardrest:
If you have an unlocked bootloader, you must relock it and then you can update via ota
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] cattolicboy:
Ota updates are not supported in this custom rom.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Miyaku:
ok, thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] lamducthien:
Use latest ftf, no need ota anymore
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] torjohron:
Hi

How did you fix this problem? mine is exactly the same.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] kingsfall1233:
u got to reflash a stock firmware using flashtool
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] alwaysbelieve1:
I didn't fix it because I couldn't. I got a new phone.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] torjohron:
It works, thanks.

Will this happen every time i try to install the concept rom or was the problem what i came from 5.0.2?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Unlocking bootloader with the flashtool and flashing an boot.img with cwm using fastboot should've done the trick too.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] torjohron:
Do i have to install 4.4.4 again or is it now possible to root 5.1.1?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
If you are unlocking bootloader and flashing boot.img with CWM directly, you can install almost any rom you want.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] torjohron:
installed 5.1.1. and used kingroot, then installed nut-dual recovery. was smooth :)

but reverted back to 5.0.2 now, to much battery consumption on both 5.1.1 and 6.0
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
I'm using Amplify with it's Xposed module to prolongue battery life. Seems to be OK, and yet I'm missing Stamina...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] kingsfall1233:
Any zip rom with 3078 to dirty flash?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] crasiusi:
Hi, this question probably answered a million times but i would like concrete answers from any helpful people here who have flashed custom roms on this device before please. I have a z3 compact with locked bootloader and would like to unlock it to install custom rom like this one hopefully. Will i definitely loose drm rights and camera enhancemnets doing this. If so is there a way to spoof the drm rights back. I have backed up the drm with ta tool and am reasonably knowledgeable with flashtool etc. Thanks for any commen
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] dehzincwb:
Please HELP!!!

I downloaded this new file.. all correct MD5 checked and when I boot in TRWP 2.8.7.0 and wipe every thing, tryed to install I get an error on script telling: "this file is for arris, z3c D80..... and this is LEO!?!??

WTF?? my phone it's a Z3C ... I already installed a lot of versions on it and never get this wierd problem.. and now.. i have this.. and without a system! hshahaha...

Please help me? what kind of error is this?

C ya!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] dhchris:
Hello,

I´ll get stuck (blackscreen) on booting my Z3c after flashing the Concept Rom.

I tried to flash the boot.img by flashtool and terminal but both tells me this error:

FASTBOOT Output:

sending 'boot' (13758 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.433s]

writing 'boot'...

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.436s

Can someone help me?

regards,

Chris
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] dhchris:
[MENTION=2937164]shoguevara[/MENTION]

Yes,thanks,found it by myself.

Normally I used my phone "unlocked" but few weeks ago, I relocked it and forgot this.

Thanks for your help ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] nForce:
sorry if question was already asked but is it possible to get the latest OTA update (3536) with unlocked bootloader? Would it maybe possible doing the following steps?

-backup current state (3027) with TWRP
-lock bootloader
-flash 3027.tft
-update OTA to 3536
-unlock bootloader and install TWRP
-backup only system files via TWRP (dunno how to do this, just an idea!?)
-restore 3027 TWRP backup
-flash 3536 system files via TWRP
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] dulexetina:
Yes it is possible.I just update to 3536 with unlocked bootloader.

I have another problem-i just can't get root...install of TWRP goes good but I cant boot into recovery.Tried also to use boot.img from this ROM,so now I can boot into recovery, but it won't install super su :( I downloaded 2.60 from site directly.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] nForce:
The way I said or how? How to do

-backup only system files via TWRP (dunno how to do this, just an idea!?)

?

You need 2.67. Try here!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Hey, guys!

What methods do you use to relock the bootloader?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] phoenixg36:
Hi,

can somebody make a twrp backup from the new system after update and uploade the backupfile, please?

My Mobile don´t show the update :(

Or the OTA file?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] nori971:
Someone has made a guide on how to update without losing data

http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/unlocked-update-conceptmm-root-recovery-t3291722
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] phoenixg36:
I make now a clean backup with TWRP 3.0.0.0 from 3536. It´s only boot + system with out root or other modifications.

Link

Download, unzip and copy to our phone. Boot into TWRP and restore. Please make a backup befor restore.

I can´t test it if it works. Let me now if it is Possible to upgrade from 3027 version.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Tried to flash.. erm, restore this system and got only sony logo and no system boot on turning the device on.

Had to flash boot.img from this image. Now I need to wait while app cache is built and install SuperSU and Xposed framework.

UPD: Installed supersu and xposed. Everything is OK so far.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] phoenixg36:
so only restore system with out boot should work.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] johny.mnemonic:
I restored also boot partition from that TWRP backup and it booted without any issue.

It's interesting, that it even worked for you with boot partition from 2178.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Well, that's pretty strange, I agree. I think I'm gonna need to run few more tests.

It's early to make conclusions, but it seems, that combination I have leads to battery draining. Or is it common problem with new firmware?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] johny.mnemonic:
It's too early to evaluate battery life on 3536, but so far I didn't notice any drain.

I would definitely check which kernel you are running. I am not sure how it is here on Z3c, but on my S2, kernel was part of boot partition. In case it is same here, you are running older kernel from 2178 build with your 3536 ROM.

My system reports kernel "3.4.0-perf-g62484g9" built on "Tue Feb 9 16:56:35 CET 2016".

Maybe my succes with boot partition was caused by the fact, that I flashed SuperSU 2.67 immediately after restoring the TWRP backup. SuperSU is patching boot partition, so it maybe fixed something there...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
It's 3.4.0-perf-g62484e9. So you're right, it's the older one.

I'll try to get latest kernel for my firmware and report about any changes. But that's gonna happen tomorrow.

UPD: Restored 3536 system partition and right after that flashed supersu and it did the trick! It's booting correctly now.

Thanks a lot for the hint!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
NFC Problems

BTW, does anyone have problems with NFC on Concept Marshmallow and unlocked bootloader? Mine doesn't want to turn on since I unlocked it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] johny.mnemonic:
Mine worked fine on 3027 and works also now on 3536.

I have unlocked bootloader, root with systemless SuperSU and I didn't restore TA partition back after unlocking.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Thanks for your answer! I had problems since 3027. I think I need to reflash original Sony firm and after that the concept with all additions.

I'll give it a try a bit later.

For now I only have CWM backup of original firmware, while I'm using TWRP with Marshmallow.

UPD: After a couple of reflashings involving 5.1.1 firmware and restoring 3536 system along with backed up data, I finally managed to make NFC work again. But now I lost TWRP =) Feeling like reassembling Humpty Dumpty =)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] adichandra:
Does this support dualshock controller conectivity like in stock sony rom?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] dddestiny:
when restore, I cant see the backup file on the list. How can I do?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mcjordan92:
I'm having trouble with calendar sync.. It won't update my calendar..

I've checked in settings > accounts > google > there is no function for calendar syncing..

Is there a fix for that ? anyone else experinced that?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] shoguevara:
Have you switched to SD from internal storage? There is a button above the list.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Czechnolog:
Did anybody receive this new update "MMB29M.Z1.3550"?

http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/1...st-concept-marshmallow-update-mmb29m-z1-3550/

I did not but I thought that when an update is available then it is available for everybody.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] smorgar:
My gf got it but not me. Same phone but different carriers. She's on the beta program tho wich i am not. I flashed via ftf.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] XMoDuLeSx:
Looking for the D5803_3550_Android 6.0 Sony Marshmallow Concept.ftf anyone?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] smorgar:
Cant find that file. Did you make it up hoping for it to exist or does it really exist somewhere?

Should be findable via google one would think...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] XMoDuLeSx:
https://mega.nz/#F!wdEG3aiD!Ej2S4hcMKGPgnmGudvAegg!QNVmlb7L

Waiting for it...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] smorgar:
Who is the uploader? I guess this archive is not official from Sony :)

[Edit] I got the update via OTA now. [/Edit]
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Christopher Price:
If you have the Concept FTF flashed (3027), does it update to Android M Beta (3536) automatically OTA?

I don't want to root or TWRP-up my Z3c, but I would flash concept if it netted me 3536 in the USA.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mrrflagg:
Concept and Beta are 2 completely different Roms
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] achmetinternet:
I would really hope so!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] XMoDuLeSx:
Yes you will get 3 OTA updates until 3555
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] rvnlvrz:
pre rooted roms are not necessary for MM roms. there is now a separate partition for recovery unlike in LP.

Using "fastboot flash recovery <your twrp.img>" will give you a recovery then you can just flash a SuperSU.zip in case you need root.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] catskin:
Is it correct that the concept ROM has been completely passed over for D5833? I have not come across a single ROM specifically built for it, whether in XDA or outside -- it's all D5803.

Even though I managed to still install this ROM into my D5833 phone, when going to Settings > About, the device model reports itself to be (incorrectly) D5803. I'm also getting weaker than usual reported cellular signal strength which I fear may have something to do with the differences in baseband support between D5833 and D5803 and could be detrimental to my battery life in the long run.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mrrflagg:
I've been running concept for a while on my 5833 and had no problems with signal strength and battery life has improved
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] casperspook:
Thanks, ill gonna try this one for sure!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] woldschnaggl:
hi.

i have installed the rom using flashtool on my rooted z3 compact D5803 Kitkat. everything looks fine BUT now i have lost root...?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] jenkins-84:
Had to upload file again system decided to reboot [emoji34]
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] jenkins-84:
I have updated the boot.img making it like the advanced stock concept boot.img from Z3 thanks to [MENTION=4675598]shoey63[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4102242]Gustavo RD78[/MENTION] for their help. Will add link when available.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] chinke:
Thanks, great.

Can we use it on locked z3c?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] janolucero:
:fingers-crossed:

Waiting here

*Charge his phone...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] jenkins-84:
No OP says unlocked
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] jenkins-84:
OTA and New kernel now available...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] :
Thanks : ) !
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Moiremoi:
With the update Xperia keyboard, Xperia Live Wallpaper and Live Wallpaper picker force close :/
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] jenkins-84:
Thanks to [MENTION=5465442]Shnig[/MENTION] for the OTA pull too
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] AnGrY sCoTsMaN:
Awesome grandmaster gimpo, defo deserve a few beers for this ?

Oh BTW, whoever said the drm zip works is talking pants imo. Yeah all the security keys say active but if you turn off auto flash in low light, you still see it grainy as feck ( no fish eye tho) not tried on latest update yet.

Cheers
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] jenkins-84:
Worked fine for me... All remove them if people getting same issue. If you updated keyboard from stock version might be the issue
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FcukBloat:
you rock mate! at last dt2w native support.. wonderful! :o

only problem like the following ;)

not using xperia keyboard here, but live wallpaper indeed FC now. at the beginning i thought it was because of my debloat, but since that's happening for others too... not a big problem though for me, will just replace it with something else! ;)

thanks again!! :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Moiremoi:
I resolve Xperia Keybord and Live Wallpaper picker but I can't use Xperia Live wall paper